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ObjectivesThis research aims to engineer a specialized, high-speed database architecture tailored for intelligent video surveillance in critical healthcare environments. The primary objective is to overcome the input/out...

Background: Applications and admission processes across the globe have been unified using central application systems (CAS). However, the primary CAS in South Africa (SA), including the Central Applications Office and t...

Digital research artifacts (articles, datasets, software, etc.) are the basis for scientific research. Due to the continuous growth and complexity (e.g., due to formats) of such artifacts, ensuring their organization and...

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) have emerged as pervasive contaminants in surface and ground water systems worldwide, making it an increasing threat to ecosystem integrity and human health. Despite a rapid increase in resea...

Background: Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that presents challenges for total hip arthroplasty (THA) due to its effects on cardiovascular, metabolic, and immune systems. Prior studies associate hypothyroid...

Background and Purpose: Craniospinal irradiation (CSI) is a critical treatment modality for central nervous system (CNS) tumors. This study aimed to compare the dose-volume parameters and treatment efficiency between O-r...

Abstract The rapid growth of biological resources and associated research outputs has increased the complexity of resource discovery, access, and reuse across heterogeneous repositories. However, fragmented metadata sche...

The rapid growth of e-commerce has led to product overload, which has resulted in personalized product discovery becoming a crucial problem for consumers. Classic recommender systems (RS), which rely heavily on content-b...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a leading cause of acute respiratory tract infections, particularly in children, older adults, and individuals with immunocompromising conditions. Despite incr...

Abstract Background Apoptosis is a fundamental biological process and a central determinant of therapeutic response in breast cancer (BC). Resistance to immunotherapy is increasingly recognized to be driven, in part, by ...

Abstract Sago (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) is a traditional staple food and a strategic bioresource with growing relevance in Southeast Asia’s transition toward a sustainable bioeconomy. This study provides a bibliometric ...

Abstract Background Malaria continues to pose a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where more than 95% of global cases and deaths occur. Despite WHO Global Technical Strategy for Malaria (GTS) tar...

This paper provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the existing literature concerning the broader asset pricing literature, with a particular focus on the topics of market integration, financial contagion, ri...

Background Low-value care (LVC) research originates predominantly from Western healthcare systems. This narrative review offers the first synthesis of LVC patterns, determinants and reduction initiatives across six diver...

Artificial intelligence-supported online assessment and evaluation (AI-SOAE) systems have the potential to transform assessment and evaluation processes in higher education; however, there is a need for a comprehensive e...

Abstract Virtual staining technology offers a promising solution to overcome the time-consuming and sample-consumption nature of conventional histochemical staining in breast cancer pathology. This study presents a novel...

BackgroundBlended learning has gained momentum in Indian medical education and has the potential to improve access to knowledge and educational outcomes in underserved areas.ObjectiveThis review sought to identify curren...

Abstract Background Strengthening urban primary healthcare (PHC) systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is essential to effectively serve the growing urban poor. Such reforms should incorporate patient opini...

ABSTRACT: Objectives: To evaluate and synthesise the current evidence on the efficacy of laser-activated irrigation in endodontics, with a focus on microbial reduction, postoperative outcomes, and its potential as an ad...

BackgroundThe toxicities associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can affect nearly all organ systems. Although previous studies have examined specific types of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) associated...

This study explores the opportunities and challenges facing African businesses in contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals within the frameworks of Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063, ...

BackgroundThe growing global population of older adults presents significant challenges for health and social care systems, requiring effective quality improvement (QI) interventions to enhance care delivery and outcomes...

BackgroundGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an increasingly important contributor to maternal and neonatal morbidity in Africa, yet the evidence base remains fragmented across settings and research domains. This stu...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL), is transforming healthcare by enabling improved diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized treatments. How...