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Problem-solving behavior is a crucial skill for postgraduate students. However, research employing the Research Skill Development (RSD) framework to improve the skill across different cultural contexts and genders is lim...

Arabica coffee is grown at higher elevations in Ethiopia and when grown on healthy soils typically yields denser and harder beans that are more highly valued due to their elevated sugar content, resulting in complex and ...

Abstract Background Blood eosinophil count is an accepted biomarker for type 2 inflammation in COPD. However, the majority of COPD patients are characterized by non-type 2 inflammation. We aimed to test readily obtainabl...

Background: Creatine is one of the most commonly used ergogenic supplements. However, many myths and misconceptions about creatine supplementation regarding renal function are still popular even among medical professiona...

Abstract Background Prophylactic medications are commonly used to prevent tuberculosis and opportunistic infections in people living with HIV (PLWH) who are on first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, their cumu...

BackgroundForkhead box N1 (FOXN1) is the master transcriptional regulator of thymic epithelial cells (TECs), quintessential for T cell development. Well-defined biallelic FOXN1 loss-of-function variants lead to congenita...

Deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 (DADA2) was identified in 2014 as a novel inborn error of immunity caused by biallelic pathogenic variants in ADA2. DADA2 patients express two predominant clinical phenotypes: (1) auto...

ABSTRACT In this study, we investigated the effects of using poultry offal meal (POM) produced in rendering plants by adding dissolved air flotation sludge (DAFS) at set ratios into broiler grower and finisher feeds. The...

BackgroundEarly and effective intervention is crucial in the management of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) without large- or medium-vessel occlusion (non-LVO/MVO), which accounts for approximately 60–70% of all AIS cases. ...

Throughout history, our capacity to shed tears has attracted the attention of poets, writers, philosophers, and scholars. Moreover, humans' fascination with tears is evident in the significant roles they played in legend...

IntroductionReceptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1), a cytosolic protein, plays an essential role in signaling pathways responsible for inflammation and programmed cell death. In humans, two main c...

Abstract Background College students go through a plethora of challenges. These can have deleterious consequences on their mental health. Literature also suggests that regular physical activity (PA) can be a protective f...

Background: The Gauteng Department of Basic Education introduced smartboards into education early in 2010 and provided continuous training to teachers around the province. However, 15 years later, a discernible gap stil...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim The introduction of radiation in medicine has led to significant breakthroughs in diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic practices. However, the increasing demand for medical radiation ha...

Abstract BackgroundRisk of bias (RoB) assessment of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) is vital to answering systematic review questions accurately. Manual RoB assessment for hundreds of RCTs is a cognitively ...

Abstract Purpose Structured reporting (SR) offers standardized radiological documentation, enhancing clarity and reproducibility. However, its role in contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for testicular tumors remains und...

Abstract Background Balance and change of direction (COD) are essential physical capabilities for soccer players, particularly female athletes who are at increased risk of non-contact lower limb injuries due to unique ne...