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Evaluation of knowledge and awareness of diabetes in higher secondary level students of Kaski district: A cross-sectional study
Studies have shown that the knowledge of diabetes among adults in Nepal is poor. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge regarding diabetes in secondary level (i.e., Grade 11 and 12) science studen...
Burden and determinants of self-reported high blood pressure among women of reproductive age in Tanzania: Evidence from 2022 Tanzania demographic and health survey
Background High blood pressure, commonly referred to as hypertension, remains a prevalent global health concern characterized by elevated arterial pressure, posing significant risk...
Structural design of memory system for Ternary Optical Computer
Ternary Optical Computer (TOC) is unique in the development of optical computers, in terms of principle, experiment, algorithm and application. After 20 years of development, six generations of protot...
Gender and racial bias issues in a commercial “tone of voice” analysis system
Social Feedback Speech Technologies (SFST) are programs and devices, often “AI”-powered, that claim to provide users with feedback about how their speech sounds to other humans. To date, academic rese...
Does education level affect the health status of the elderly? The chain mediating effect of internet use, health behavior and social class identity
Background China’s aging population is gradually increasing, and the health status of the elderly has become the focus of social attention. Education level is one of the important factors affecting th...
Acceptability of long-acting antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV who use drugs in Vancouver, Canada: A qualitative study
Background People living with HIV (PLHIV) who use drugs face overlapping social-structural inequities that contribute to suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Recent research suggests...
Endoscopic submucosal excavation for gastric muscularis propria tumours less than 10 mm in diameter: What are the risk factors responsible for perforation?
Objective To explore the risk factors for perforation during endoscopic submucosal excavation (ESE) for gastric muscularis propria tumours less than 10 mm in diameter. This study provides clinical gui...
The impact of perinatal maternal stress on the maternal and infant gut and human milk microbiomes: A scoping review
Background Perinatal maternal stress, which includes both psychological and physiological stress experienced by healthy women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, is becoming increasingly preva...
Clinical study on wound healing properties of Nile tilapia fish skin as biological dressing in dogs
Frequency of clinical cases of dogs with massive skin losses is very high in urban areas of Pakistan following road accidents, sharp objects exposure and attack by other dog. These cases need intensiv...
Systematic identification of needlefish (Belonidae) species using molecular genetic and morphological markers in the Mediterranean and Black Seas
In this study, we aimed to clarify the taxonomic status of Belonidae species distributed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea by conducting detailed genetic and morphological markers. A total of...
Investigating the coupling effects of rainfall intensity and slope inclination on soil-rock mixture slope stability and failure modes
The primary factor influencing slope stability is the variation of internal mechanics within the soil-rock mixture caused by rainfall infiltration. Most existing research has focused on how rock conte...
Time-consistent robust investment-reinsurance strategy with common shock dependence under CEV model
This paper investigates the optimal robust equilibrium investment and reinsurance strategy in a model with common shock dependent claims for an ambiguity-averse insurer (AAI). Suppose that the insuran...
The use of tranexamic acid for post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage: A scoping review protocol
Background Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) is a highly studied outcome of tonsillectomy with serious consequences. Various treatments and interventions have been utilized to decrease post-tonsille...
The relationship between family conflict resolution methods and depressive symptoms in patients with chronic diseases
Background Individuals with chronic diseases are more sensitive to depressive symptoms and stress compared to the general population. The complexity and unpredictability of these diseases necessitate...
68Ga-labeled fluorinated benzamide derivatives for positron emission tomography imaging of melanoma
Malignant melanoma tends to aggressively metastasize, resulting in it being a potentially lethal form of skin cancer with high mortality rates. The advanced stages of melanoma have a very poor prognos...
Maternal mortality due to abortion complications in forcibly displaced populations: A study protocol for a community-facility capture-recapture (CFCR) study
There is a paucity of research exploring abortion complication-related morbidity and mortality in humanitarian settings. The most recent data we have to understand the impact of global negligence on f...
Smart waste classification in IoT-enabled smart cities using VGG16 and Cat Swarm Optimized random forest
Effective waste management is becoming a crucial component of sustainable urban development as smart technologies are used by smart cities more and more. Smart trash categorization systems provided by...
Deletion of kinin receptor B2 enhances orthodontic tooth movement and alveolar bone remodeling
The kallikrein-kinin system (KKS) is a complex enzymatic system involved in multiple biological processes, particularly inflammation. The system’s peptides exert broad effects through two receptors, B...
Changes in the distribution of the tear film lipid layer after intensive pulsed light combined with meibomian gland expression in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction
Purpose This study aimed to investigate changes in dry eye disease (DED) parameters and tear film lipid layer distribution after intensive pulse light (IPL) combined with meibomian gland expression (M...
Intergenerational continuity of protective parenting practices in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Intergenerational transmission of parenting practices is a new dimension of research in Bangladesh. This study used a social cognitive theory framework along with a theory of urbanization and a theory...
New graduate nurses’ experiences with and perceptions of their mental health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: An interpretive description study protocol
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on healthcare workers. Healthcare workplaces are high stress environments placing care providers such as Registered Nurses at high risk fo...
Influence in everyday life is limited by institutional cultures: A photo elicitation interview study with frail older persons in Swedish residential aged care facilities
Earlier studies highlighted the significance of engaging in preferred activities to maintain health and well-being after moving into a residential aged care facility. However, there seem to be signifi...
Comparing the performance of a large language model and naive human interviewers in interviewing children about a witnessed mock-event
Purpose The present study compared the performance of a Large Language Model (LLM; ChatGPT) and human interviewers in interviewing children about a mock-event they witnessed....
Psychophysiological and psychological responses of touching plant behavior by tactile stimulation according to the foliage type
Urbanization-related stress has spurred interest in natural therapies, such as horticultural therapy, which leverages multisensory exposure to plants to enhance well-being through physical, psychologi...
Relationships between community public service facilities and social capital: An exploratory study of Harbin, China
Social capital is closely intertwined with neighborhood environments and facility provisions. It is a vital resource for supporting residents’ happiness and satisfaction. In the context of urban stock...