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Decision makers consider all options in choice triplets
Most contemporary decision-making research focuses on choices between only two alternative options, in spite of the fact that most real-world decisions involve more than two options. Beyond this pract...
X-ray crystallographic and hydrogen deuterium exchange studies confirm alternate kinetic models for homolog insulin monomers
Despite the crucial role of various insulin analogs in achieving satisfactory glycemic control, a comprehensive understanding of their in-solution dynamic mechanisms still holds the potential to furth...
CCR2 dependent recruited pro-inflammatory monocytes contribute to the development of left ventricular hypertrophy in mice upon transverse aortic constriction
C-C chemokine receptor type 2 positive monocytes are recruited from the circulation to infiltrate inflamed tissue. Left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy caused by pressure overload presents with a chronic...
A method for site-specifically tethering the enzyme urease to DNA origami with sustained activity
Attaching enzymes to nanostructures has proven useful to the study of enzyme functionality under controlled conditions and has led to new technologies. Often, the utility and interest of enzyme-tether...
Factors shaping subjective financial well-being in emerging adults: A comparative study of Italy and Germany
Academics and policymakers recognize the growing importance of subjective financial well-being for emerging adults, yet little is known about the factors influencing the subjective financial well-bein...
Research on simulation of permanent magnet synchronous motor in full speed range
This paper studies the speed regulation simulation of permanent magnet synchronous motor. First, this paper analyzes the mathematical model of permanent magnet synchronous motor, and studies the contr...
Population and sexual fluctuation of Calliphoridae and Mesembrinellidae (Diptera: Oestroidea) in the Atlantic forest of Rio de Janeiro
Dipterans of the Calliphoridae and Mesembrinellidae families are of high relevance in the Atlantic Forest of Rio de Janeiro, and it is important to examine their diversity and abundance in the differe...
Research and validation of forest carbon sequestration measurement model based on biomass method-A case study of Guizhou Province
With the establishment of China Certified Voluntary Emission Reduction (CCER) market, more and more people pay attention to the development of forestry carbon sequestration in Guizhou. Guizhou is rich...
Postpartum maternal bonding scale: Development and validation in a low- and middle- income country setting
Introduction The World Health Organization’s Nurturing Care Framework recommends promoting secure postpartum maternal-infant bonding practices through responsive caregiving for healthy child developme...
Exploring similarity patterns in a large scientific corpus
Similarity-based analysis is a common and intuitive tool for exploring large data sets. For instance, grouping data items by their level of similarity, regarding one or several chosen aspects, can rev...
Investigating efficient urban planning strategies for reducing land surface temperature of the neighborhoods in Tehran, Iran
Is it enough to utilize a single anchor for repair of rotator cuff tears ≤ 3 * 3 cm²?
Background Biomechanical studies showed that increasing number of anchors could improve the repair strength of the repaired cuff at time zero. Purpose The aim of this study was to determine if utili...
Sustained metabolic reduction and hypothermia in humans
Metabolic reduction is an adaptation employed by animals encountering environmental stressors or scarce resources. Lowering metabolism in humans may be useful to reduce consumables, oxygen utilization...
Assessing physical activity, mental health, and quality of life among older adults in Tehran, Iran: A cross-sectional study
Background The World Health Organisation (WHO/EMRO) funded research aimed to evaluate the effects of physical activity (PA) levels and their relationship with mental health and quality of life (QoL) a...
Prevalence and determinants of erectile dysfunction among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at selected government hospitals in gurage zone: A cross-sectional study
Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is often not recognized in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), despite the prevalence of the disease. Early diagnosis of ED in T2DM is very important for eff...
Association of food environment with diet quality and Body Mass Index (BMI) of school-going adolescents in Nepal
Background Adolescents are being more vulnerable to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). A healthy food environment is crucial in maintaining a healthy diet and achieving better health outcomes. This stu...
Spatial distribution and geospatial modeling of potential spread of secondary malaria vectors species in Nigeria using recently collected empirical data
In Nigeria, most research and malaria vector control efforts have focused on primary vectors within the Anopheles gambiae complex, with less emphasis on other secondary vectors. Consequently, understu...
Privacy-preserving recommender system using the data collaboration analysis for distributed datasets
In order to provide high-quality recommendations for users, it is desirable to share and integrate multiple datasets held by different parties. However, when sharing such distributed datasets, we need...
Health-related stigma among Indigenous Peoples in Canada: A scoping review
Background Indigenous communities in Canada are disproportionately affected by health conditions linked to stigma, warranting the attention of researchers seeking to understand this culturally-determi...
Legacy DDT and its metabolites in Brook Trout from lakes within forested watersheds treated with aerial applications of insecticides
To manage defoliation from insect outbreaks, about half of the forested land in New Brunswick, Canada, was treated with dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) between 1952 and 1968. Aerial applications...
Does formal public transport serve the city well? The importance of semiformal transport for the accessibility in Medellín, Colombia
Accessibility to public transport is a fundamental component of connecting individuals to urban services. Guided by the UN Habitat Sustainable Development Goal 11.2, which aims to ensure accessible, s...
Optimization of satellite-based communication links
Satellite communication (SATCOM) is crucial for global connectivity, particularly in remote far-flung areas. Typically, these links are established by connecting a Satcom Remote Terminal to a Satcom H...
Results of an international survey on the use and perceptions of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA)
Background and objectives Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) are valuable tools for airway management in anaesthesia and offer advantages in various scenarios. However, due to a lack of data, for many aspect...
Utilization of screening services on cervical cancer and associated factors among female health workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide and the second most common cancer in women in Ethiopia with the disease claiming the lives of more than 340, 000 women...
Life stressors, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and gestational diabetes by race/ethnicity
Background In the United States, adverse pregnancy outcomes, including hypertension before pregnancy (HTN), pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) [gestational hypertension and preeclampsia] and gestati...