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Proteomic analysis of oat (Avena sativa L.) under drought stress using tandem mass tag labeling
Drought is a major abiotic stress that limits oat growth. This study investigated the phenotypic, physiological, and proteomic differences between drought-resistant (Grain King [G]) and drought-suscep...
The relationship between noise annoyance, emotional labor and burnout in operating-room nurses: A protocol for cross-sectional study
Operating room nurses may experience occupational burnout brought by noise annoyance during which emotional labor may act as a moderating factor between the two. The aims of this study are: (1) to inv...
A systematic review on the prognostic role of radiologically-proven sarcopenia on the clinical outcomes of patients with acute pancreatitis
Background Sarcopenia is a known risk factor for poor prognosis in chronic pancreatitis, however the impact of sarcopenia in acute pancreatitis (AP) is unknown. This systematic review examines the pro...
Baseline lung function and risk of incident tuberculosis: a nationwide population-based cohort study
Background While lung function is known to decrease after suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), little is known about whether baseline lung function is associated with the occurrence of TB in th...
An investigation of English language teachers’ motivation from an ecological perspective: A case study from mainland China
Language teachers’ teaching motivation remains an under-researched area. To address this research gap, this qualitative study explored dynamic changes of English teachers’ teaching motivation in a Chi...
Winners’ strategies: Comprehensive analysis and optimization of 2-point shots in 3x3 basketball using multi-criteria decision support analysis, on the example of two Olympic National Teams
The study presents an innovative approach to analyzing and optimizing 2-point shooting strategies in 3x3 basketball, using newly defined parameters and multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA). A compa...
Well prepared yet uncertain: Experiences of the early career transition after affiliation with an interdisciplinary graduate school
To contribute to the development of effective support for early career researchers during and after doctoral education, the aim of this study was to examine the experiences of the early career transit...
Factors influencing healthcare workers’ compliance with personal protective equipment guidelines in long-term care during the COVID-19 pandemic—A theory-based mixed-methods study
Introduction Residents and healthcare workers in long-term care facilities are at increased risk of infection during respiratory epidemics. Proper compliance with infection prevention and control meas...
Morphological characteristics and genome-wide association analysis among local Andrographis paniculata from Thailand under controlled environment in plant factory
Andrographis paniculata Wall. ex Nees (A. paniculata) is a medicinal plant widely used in Southeast Asian traditional medicine. Plant factories with artificial lighting (PFAL) provide controlled envir...
QSPR analysis of amino acids for the family of Gourava indices
Amino acids are chemical molecules that act as the building blocks of proteins and perform critical functions in biological processes. Their two main functional groups, an amino group (-NH2) and a car...
Retrospective analysis of malaria prevalence over ten years (2015–2024) at Bichena Primary Hospital, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Background Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia, hindering the country’s productivity and development. While malaria incidence had decreased by 2018, and Ethiopia is worki...
A study on information perception and engagement, emphasizing the essential role of E-clinics among Palestinian adolescents
Adolescents increasingly rely on electronic platforms for health information, highlighting their rapid technological adoption among significant developmental changes. Utilizing E-clinics presents a pr...
To save or not to save: Knowledge, attitude, skills and effects of an experimental intervention on advancing first aid skills in high school students in Hue City, Vietnam
Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in adolescents especially in low-middle-income countries including Vietnam. However, there is limited evidence on first aid (FA) knowledge, attitude,...
Allelopathic pathways and impacts of Chenopodium species via leachates, decaying residues, and essential oils
The potentials of Chenopodium species are important for both the environment and agricultural production. To comprehend their effects, their allelopathic pathways were investigated. The impacts of C....
Exploring joint decision-making and family dynamics to identify barriers and enablers for early adolescent medical circumcision (EAMC) uptake in Zambia for HIV prevention: An innovative methodology
Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) to protect against sexual transmission of HIV is a key part of HIV prevention interventions in 15 priority countries in Southern and Eastern Africa. Ensuring...
Comparative analysis of perinatal health outcomes among refugee subgroups and economic immigrants in Canada (2000–2017)
Background Refugees often face increased risks of poor perinatal health outcomes compared to native-born individuals and non-refugee immigrants. However, limited research has explored how birth outcom...
AQoLS-Brief: Development and psychometric properties of a short version of the alcohol quality of life scale
Background Short versions of health-related quality of life measures are essential for the development of preference-based measures used to obtain the quality-adjustment weights needed to calculate qu...
Sleep architecture and quality and pain experience in individuals with persistent low back pain and asymptomatic controls
Introduction Both pain and sleep have a broad impact on health and well-being. There is a bi-directional association between pain and sleep, but how sleep and pain are associated chronically remains u...
Zinc selenide (ZnSe) nanoparticle coated with green seaweed (Ulva fasciata) hydroalcoholic extract as an anti-leishmanial compound on Leishmania major
This study focused on evaluating the effectiveness of zinc selenide nanoparticles coated with green seaweed (Ulva fasciata) (ZnSe-Uf) against Leishmania major (L. major) in light of increasing drug re...
Association between cheese consumption but not other dairy products and lower obesity risk in adults
Introduction Some studies have associated dairy consumption with a lower risk of obesity. However, these studies are concentrated in developed countries with high dairy consumption. In developing coun...
Survival assessment and pre-diagnostic risk factors for lung cancer incidence: Insights from the Golestan Cohort Study
Background Lung cancer remains a pressing health issue globally. This study investigates survival rates and the impact of pre-diagnostic factors on lung cancer incidence in Golestan Cohort Study (GCS)...
The impact of social media on university students’ revisit intention in sports tourism: A hybrid method based on SEM and ANN
The primary aim of this study is to explore the influence of social media on university students’ revisit intention in sports tourism, using Expectation-Confirmation Model and the Uses and Gratificati...
Impact of antiplatelet therapy on outcomes of sepsis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective Antiplatelet therapy has been studied for its potential benefits in various cardiovascular conditions, but its role in sepsis remains less clear. This review aims to systematically analyse t...
Soil-feeding termites build islands of soil physical and chemical fertility in pastures in Colombian Amazon
Soil-feeding termite species, such as Patawatermes turricola (Silvestri, 1901), construct mounds that significantly alter soil properties; this species is an abundant mound-builder in the Amazon regio...
Replacement impacts of fish meal with corn protein concentrate in diets on growth, feed availability, and biochemical composition of rockfish (Sebastes schlegeli)
Using fish meal (FM) as the predominant protein source in fish feeds for aquaculture operations poses considerable economic costs and ecological concerns. Therefore, feed nutritionists are looking for...