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The role of digitalization and ESG on financial performance: An empirical analysis on the Energy and Utilities sectors
In recent years authorities and regulators around the world are showing great interest in the concept of sustainability. Sustainable practices are a growing phenomenon around the world and there is in...
Protocol for a theory-based, mixed methods evaluation of Cynnau|Ignite: an active learning programme to foster positive research culture through leadership development at Cardiff University
A recent UKRI call for training programmes to improve research culture at Higher Education Institutions led Cardiff University to design Cynnau|Ignite. This active learning programme intends to foster...
Addressing information and credit barriers to making India open defecation free and improving child health: Evidence from a cluster randomized trial in rural India
Background Open defecation (OD) remains a significant public health challenge in India, contributing to adverse child health outcomes. Eliminating OD and improving child health necessitates both unive...
Evaluation of cortical thickness and cortical thickness index in the proximal femur—CT, dual energy absorptiometry (DXA), trabecular bone score (TBS) –
Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the anatomical size of proximal femur in South Korea. This study measured cortical thickness and cortical thickness index (CTI) based on computed tomogr...
Perceived paternal emotional fertility intention and its correlates in Ethiopia among a cohort of pregnant women: Community based longitudinal survey; A secondary data analysis of the 2019/20 baseline survey
Background Perceived paternal emotional fertility intentions were measured by asking pregnant women how their husbands felt when they have learnt about the index pregnancy. Paternal emotion during pre...
Episodic disability framework in the context of Long COVID: Findings from a community-engaged international qualitative study
Background Increasing numbers of adults are living with the health-related consequences of Long COVID. The Episodic Disability Framework (EDF), derived from perspectives of adults...
“If everyone comes together, many things can be changed”: A qualitative study on men’s perspectives on menstrual health and equity in the Barcelona area (Spain)
There is a paucity of research exploring how men and individuals who do not menstruate comprehend menstrual health and equity. The objective of this study was to explore the conceptualization and atti...
The synthetic opioid fentanyl increases HIV replication in macrophages
Background The illicit use of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl has led to a serious public health crisis in the US. People with opioid use disorder are more likely to contract infections such as HIV...
Epidemiological landscape of androgenetic alopecia in the US: An All of Us cross-sectional study
Background Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is extremely prevalent with a multifactorial etiology. Materials We conducted a cross-sectional study using the All of US (AoU) dataset Sept 2024 to better und...
Overtopping risk of high-hazard embankment dam under climate change condition
Climate change poses an escalating threat to the safety of high-hazard embankment dams, increases flood discharge impacting dam overtopping risk by altering the hydrological load of the original dam d...
Can digital literacy promote farmers’ cultivated land quality protection behaviors?
Cultivated land is the most valuable agricultural resource and the most important factor of production. The protection of cultivated land quality is not only the foundation of national food security b...
The predictive value of changes in 18F-FDG PET/CT cardiac uptake patterns and metabolic parameters for anthracycline based chemotherapy induced cardiac toxicity in lymphoma patients
Objective This study aims to examine alterations in positron emission tomography with 2-deoxy-2-[fluorine-18]fluoro-D-glucose integrated with computed tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) heart uptake patterns...
Study protocol: Exploratory trial of Forza™, an osmotin-based nutraceutical as adjuvant for the treatment of progressive multiple sclerosis
Background Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the first cause of non-traumatic neurological disability in young adults. Primary and secondary progressive MS are still lacking effective treatments. A new nutra...
Aligning cellular and molecular components in age-dependent tertiary lymphoid tissues of kidney and liver
Tertiary lymphoid tissues (TLTs) are ectopic lymphoid structures induced by multiple stimuli, including infection and tissue injuries; however, their clinical relevance in disease progression has rema...
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty versus locked plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures in the elderly: a systematic review
Introduction For surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures (PHF) in older patients, there is no consensus if locked plate fixation (LPF) or reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) yields be...
Citizens’ preference for e-participatory governance
This paper investigates the preference, adoption, and utilization of e-government services among the citizens of Nigeria through preferred social media. Adopting a quantitative methodology approach wi...
Non-linear association between AKI alert detection rate by physicians and medical costs
Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with high mortality rates and long-term adverse outcomes and significantly increases medical costs. The AKI electronic alert system built the AKI dia...
A 24-year longitudinal study on a STEM gateway general chemistry course and the reduction of achievement disparities
The “First Year Experience” is a critical component of retention of STEM majors. Often, general chemistry has been labeled as a “gatekeeper” course for STEM careers due to a high attrition rate and a...
Efficacy of regular gargling with a cetylpyridinium chloride plus zinc containing mouthwash can reduce upper respiratory symptoms
The posterior oral cavity serves as an entry point to both the digestive and respiratory systems. Optimal oral hygiene, particularly by means of gargling, has been shown to effectively reduce transmis...
The value of vector ECG in predicting residual pulmonary hypertension in CTEPH patients after pulmonary endarterectomy
Introduction Right heart catheterization (RHC) is the diagnostic standard for establishing residual pulmonary hypertension (PH) after pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) in patients with chronic thromboemb...
The English Debating Self-Efficacy Scale: Scale development, validation, and psychometric properties
The importance of English debate in fostering critical thinking and the role of self-efficacy in enhancing confidence and performance in this domain are widely acknowledged. However, a significant gap...
Early-stage immunoexpression of inflammatory, angiogenic, and survival markers in tongue epithelium of mice exposed to hookah smoke
Objective The objective was to evaluate the early-stage immunoexpression of markers (COX-2, NF-kB, VEGFR-1 and apoptotic index) related to inflammation, angiogenesis, and cell survival in the tongue d...
Effects of prolonged aerobic exercise and training intensity on memory cognition
This study aims to explore whether the impact of varying aerobic exercise intensities on knowledge acquisition is influenced by exercise intensity and gender. The results lay the groundwork for select...
Elevated ambient temperature reduces fat storage through the FoxO-mediated insulin signaling pathway
Temperature profoundly impacts all living organisms, influencing development, growth, longevity, and metabolism. Specifically, when adult flies are exposed to high temperatures, there is a notable red...
Differences in the clinical presentation of sleep apnea patients according to age and gender
Background Data on sleep apnea is scarce in the elderly. We aimed to provide insight into the presentation of sleep apnea in people over 70 years of age including gender differences. Methods We cond...