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Eutrophication triggered changes in network structure and fluxes of the Comacchio Lagoon (Italy)
Coastal lagoons, which cover about 13% of coastline, are among the most productive ecosystems worldwide. However, they are subject to significant stressors, both natural and anthropogenic, which can a...
Empirical research of foreign direct investments efficiency in the European Union on the edge of pandemic outbreak
The study focuses on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and foreign direct investments in the European Union countries. Using data envelopment analysis constant and variable returns t...
Risk factors for human infection with mpox among the Mexican population with social security
Background The 2022 mpox outbreak marked a significant shift in the epidemiology of this zoonotic disease, traditionally confined to Central and West Africa. With over 80 countries reporting cases, th...
Understanding uptake of the COVID-19 vaccination among the homeless: A mixed methods evaluation
Background Ensuring effective access to vaccinations for people experiencing homelessness is crucial to protecting the health of a vulnerable, yet often overlooked population. Reaching this goal takes...
Barriers and facilitators to conducting human subjects research at a safety net institution from the perspective of researchers
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic revealed glaring problems with clinical research enterprise. Faced with crisis, several trials opened rapidly but enrolled homogenous populations...
The return of raptors to Scotland’s skies: Investigating the diets of reintroduced red kites and white-tailed eagles using stable isotopes
Species reintroductions are increasingly seen as important methods of biodiversity restoration. Reintroductions of red kites Milvus milvus and white-tailed eagles Halieaeetus albicilla to Britain, whi...
Nonlinear dynamic wave properties of travelling wave solutions in in (3+1)-dimensional mKdV−ZK model
The (3+1)-dimensional mKdV−ZK model is an important framework for studying the dynamic behavior of waves in mathematical physics. The goal of this study is to look into more generic travelling wave so...
Coping strategies of COVID-19 recovered patients at the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre
Background The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is a disease with diverse effects on multiple organ systems, leading to varying presentations and severe complications. As the pandemic progresses, the ch...
Inadequate soft tissue coverage and bone loss/comminution are the typical risk factors of surgical site infection in open fractures of the hand: A nomogram prediction model
Background Different from other parts of long bone fractures, surgical site infections (SSI) often occurs in open fractures of the hand (OFH) due to the anatomical characteristics and injury mechanism...
Creativity research in medicine and nursing: A scoping review
Background Creativity fuels societal progress and innovation, particularly in the field of medicine. The scientific study of creativity in medicine is critical to understanding how creativity contribu...
Detection and recognition of foreign objects in Pu-erh Sun-dried green tea using an improved YOLOv8 based on deep learning
The quality and safety of tea food production is of paramount importance. In traditional processing techniques, there is a risk of small foreign objects being mixed into Pu-erh sun-dried green tea, wh...
Next-generation diabetes diagnosis and personalized diet-activity management: A hybrid ensemble paradigm
Diabetes, a chronic metabolic condition characterised by persistently high blood sugar levels, necessitates early detection to mitigate its risks. Inadequate dietary choices can contribute to various...
Opening the digital doorway to sexual healthcare: Recommendations from a behaviour change wheel analysis of barriers and facilitators to seeking online sexual health information and support among underserved populations
Background The ability to access and navigate online sexual health information and support is increasingly needed in order to engage with wider sexual healthcare. However, people f...
Digital measurement of ocular microtremor in Parkinson’s disease: Protocol for a pilot study to assess reliability and clinical validation
Ocular microtremor (OMT) is a fixational eye movement that cannot be seen with the naked eye but is always present, even when the eye appears motionless/still. The link between OMT and brain function...
Hydrogen decreases susceptibility to AngII-induced atrial fibrillation and atrial fibrosis via the NOX4/ROS/NLRP3 and TGF-β1/Smad2/3 signaling pathways
Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents the commonly occurring cardiac arrhythmia and the main factor leading to stroke and heart failure. Hydrogen (H2) is a gaseous signaling molecule that has the effect...
Effect of music therapy on behavioral and physiological neonatal outcomes: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Background Previous studies have documented the effectiveness of music therapy in improving adverse neonatal outcomes in premature infants. However, this review aims to address the question of how lon...
Study on the path of clustering construction of rural primary schools’ aesthetic education programs from the perspective of resource integration
Aesthetic education is an important part of the overall development of students. This study analyzes the number of rural schools and enrollment, number of classes, and number of full-time teachers in...
Temporal trends in aerobic physical activity guideline adherence among nationally representative samples of U.S adults between 2011 and 2019: Cross-sectional findings from a sample of over 2 million adults
Background Physical inactivity is a significant public health concern associated with numerous adverse health outcomes and substantial economic costs. This study describes the prevalence, trends and c...
Association of metformin use with risk and survival outcome of esophageal cancer in patients with diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate the association between the utilization of metformin and the occurrence and survival rate of esophageal ca...
The relationship between physical education teachers’ competence support and middle school students’ participation in sports: A chain mediation model of perceived competence and exercise persistence
This study explores the relationship between physical education teachers’ support and middle school students’ participation in sports. It also clarifies this relationship’s mediating roles of perceive...
Effects of the pan-caspase inhibitor Q-VD-OPh on human neutrophil lifespan and function
Human neutrophils are abundant, short-lived leukocytes that turn over at a rate of approximately 1011 cells/day via a constitutive apoptosis program. Certain growth factors, inflammatory mediators and...
The continuing search for a better mouse trap: Two tests of a practical, low-cost camera trap for detecting and observing small mammals
The advent of digital wildlife cameras has led to a dramatic increase in the use of camera traps for mammalian biodiversity surveys, ecological studies and occupancy analyses. For cryptic mammals such...
Device-measured physical activity in adults born preterm with very low birth weight and mediation by motor abilities
Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for several health outcomes. Adults born with very low birth weight (VLBW<1500g) undertake less PA than those born at term, have poorer motor abilities and may...
Seismic anisotropy prediction using ML methods: A case study on an offshore carbonate oilfield
Estimating seismic anisotropy parameters, such as Thomson’s parameters, is crucial for investigating fractured and finely layered geological media. However, many inversion methods rely on complex phys...
Text mining of practical disaster reports: Case study on Cascadia earthquake preparedness
Many practical disaster reports are published daily worldwide in various forms, including after-action reports, response plans, impact assessments, and resiliency plans. These reports serve as vital r...