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Lessons learned from cross-sectoral collaboration to protect migrant farmworkers during COVID-19 in Spain
In Spain, the agricultural sector relies heavily on migrant workers, especially during seasonal seasons. However, these workers face significant challenges related to precarious working conditions and...
Oncologists’ views on ototoxicity monitoring in head and neck cancer patients: A South Indian qualitative study
Aim The perspectives and practices of healthcare professionals regarding ototoxicity in individuals with head and neck cancers are important for the implementation of ototoxicity monitoring. The curre...
Exploring chilling stress and recovery dynamics in C4 perennial grass of Miscanthus sinensis
The increasing cultivation of perennial C4 grass known as Miscanthus spp. for biomass production holds promise as a sustainable source of renewable energy. Unlike the sterile triploid hybrid of M. × g...
Trophic ecology in an anchialine cave: A stable isotope study
The analysis of carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes (δ13C and δ15N) has been widely used in ecology since it allows to identify the circulation of energy in a trophic network. The anchialine ecosystem...
Digital inclusive finance, rural revitalization and rural consumption
With the rapid development of technology and the evolution of the global financial system, digital inclusive finance has become a new way to promote rural revitalization and rural residents’ consumpti...
Antiviral activity of an ACE2-Fc fusion protein against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants
SARS-CoV-2 has continued spreading around the world in recent years since the initial outbreak in 2019, frequently developing into new variants with greater human infectious capacity. SARS-CoV-2 and i...
Impact of offensive-reward rules on young basketball players’ performance during small-sided games
This study aimed to investigate the impact of different offensive-reward-related rules on the physical performance, perceived exertion and enjoyment of young basketball players during small-sided game...
Relationship between oxidative balance indicators and Chronic Kidney Disease
Introduction Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing global health issue, affecting approximately 9.1% of the world’s population. Oxidative stress is believed to play a key role in CKD development,...
Demographic, social and health system factors associated with maternal mortality in Pakistan: A nested case-control study
Background Pakistan has experienced a significant reduction in maternal mortality with a decline of 33 percent between 2006 and 2019. However, the country still grapples with a high number (186 per 10...
Effects of maximum dose on local control after stereotactic body radiotherapy for oligometastatic tumors of colorectal cancer
This study aimed to identify radiotherapy dosimetric parameters related to local failure (LF)-free survival (LFFS) in patients with lung and liver oligometastases from colorectal cancer treated with s...
The influence of workload on muscle fatigue, tissue properties, and postural stability in older and younger workers
Demographic aging and extended working lives have prompted interest in the physiological changes that occur with age, particularly in the lumbar spine. Age-related declines in muscle quality and inter...
How the nursing work environment moderates the relationship between clinical judgment and person-centered care among intensive care unit nurses
Background Person-centered care focuses on individualized care that respects patients’ values, preferences, and autonomy. To enhance the quality of critical care nursing, institutions need to identify...
Factors associated with contracting border malaria: A systematic and meta-analysis
Vector resistance, human population movement, and cross-border malaria continue to pose a threat to the attainment of malaria elimination goals. Border malaria is prominent in border regions character...
Factors influencing fans’ spectating experience and configuration effects in CBA league
The low satisfaction of fans’ spectator experience, the weak willingness to continue to watch games have become the realistic barriers limiting the sustained and favorable development of Chinese Baske...
Perceived racial discrimination, resilience, and oral health behaviours of adolescents with immigrant backgrounds
Introduction Unmet oral health needs remain a significant issue among immigrant adolescents, often exacerbated by experiences of racial discrimination. This study aimed to examine the associations bet...
PtpA protein from Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis as a potential marker of rheumatoid arthritis in humans
Studies have noted the connection between Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) and autoimmunity. MAP is an intracellular pathogen that infects and multiplies in macrophages. To overco...
Clonal phylogenies inferred from bulk, single cell, and spatial transcriptomic analysis of epithelial cancers
Epithelial cancers are typically heterogeneous with primary prostate cancer being a typical example of histological and genomic variation. Prior studies of primary prostate cancer tumour genetics reve...
Research on hydrodynamic performance of S-type turbine based on linear wave
The hydrodynamic performance of a Savonius type turbine (S-type turbine) in wave field is studied. The method of combining numerical simulation with physical experiment is adopted.Based on linear wave...
Association between age-related hearing loss and depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction This meta-analysis examined the relationship between age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and depression in older adults, and further explored whether this relationship is moderated by age and...
Genetic diversity and population structure studies of West African sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam] collection using DArTseq
Background Sweetpotato is a vegetatively propagated crop cultivated worldwide, predominantly in developing countries, valued for its adaptability, short growth cycle, and high productivity per unit la...
Correction: Developing climate-resilient rice varieties (BRRI dhan97 and BRRI dhan99) suitable for salt-stress environments in Bangladesh
Optimal tactics in community pension model for defined benefit pension plans
Against the backdrop of an aging population, community pension initiatives are gaining traction, permeating societal landscapes. This study delves into the equilibrium strategy within the context of a...
MARCHF8-mediated ubiquitination via TGFBI regulates NF-κB dependent inflammatory responses and ECM degradation in intervertebral disc degeneration
Aim To explore the role of the hub gene Transforming Growth Factor Beta Induced (TGFBI) in Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) pathogenesis and its regulatory relationship with Membrane Associated...
pyAKI—An open source solution to automated acute kidney injury classification
Objective Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication in critically ill patients, affecting up to 50% of patients in the intensive care units. The lack of standardized and open-source tools f...
CD206+ Trem2+ macrophage accumulation in the murine knee joint after injury is associated with protection against post-traumatic osteoarthritis in MRL/MpJ mice
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a painful joint disease characterized by the degradation of bone, cartilage, and other connective tissues in the joint. PTOA is initiated by trauma to joint-sta...