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Abstract Background Over 334,000 deaths in 2021 in the USA were attributed to non-optimal body mass index ([BMI] greater than 20 to 21 kg/m2), with elevated mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN), Blac...

Abstract Background Hospital-based simulations are vital for disaster preparedness. Anxiety and other emotions may affect hospital staff by influencing non-technical skills. We investigated self-reported emotional and or...

Este artigo busca analisar as razões motivadoras da parceria no jogo das negociações comerciais multilaterais. O objetivo é contribuir para a compreensão mais ampla sobre as bases (doméstica e internacional) do pro...

BackgroundAccurate detection and monitoring of the oestrous cycle in West African Dwarf (WAD) goats is indispensable for reproductive management. Vaginal cytology is commonly used, but different collection methods may va...

"Nanocellulose reinforced foams are lightweight with improved mechanical properties; however, the strain-rate effect on their mechanical response is not yet fully understood. In this work, rigid polyurethane foams (PUFs)...

Abstract Objective Breast cancer remains a global concern as the most common diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women. In Sub-Saharan Africa, although breast cancer accounts for the highest burd...

Abstract Bone tissue engineering scaffolds must provide structural support while permitting fluid transport and maintaining safe hydrodynamic conditions for cell activity. Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) architect...

Abstract Background Improving reproductive healthcare for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) requires raising awareness of obstetric fistula (OBF), which affects over two million AGYW globally. Despite being prevent...

ABSTRACT This study examined the effect of different supplementation strategies for ewes in the last third of gestation, kept on a deferred Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu pasture, on their performance and the growth cu...

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the development of the gastrointestinal tract and organs in 18-days embryos (ED18) and newly hatched chicks from broiler breeders supplemented with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), as...

Abstract Agrivoltaics presents a transformative opportunity for Nigeria by integrating renewable energy with sustainable agriculture. However, its adoption involves complex governance challenges that require coordinated ...

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate levels of inclusion of an enzyme complex (EC) in corn- and soybean meal-based diets for laying hens on the digestibility of nutrients and energy. A metabolism trial wa...

In this paper, we revisit the Riemann–Liouville analytic semigroup. In particular, we completely characterize the membership in the Schatten class Sr ${\mathcal{S}}^{r}$ on L 2(0, 1), as well as the membership in the ...

Abstract Background The contact activation system is triggered when blood comes into contact with artificial surfaces. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) induces such activation, however the extent of factor XII (FXII) reducti...

Abstract Background Recent reports documented catastrophic sensitivity failures (18%) of Abbott-Bioline™ Malaria Ag Pf/Pv rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) at the Thailand-Myanmar border, prompting WHO to issue an informat...

White dwarf stars are the most common end point of stellar evolution. The ultramassive white dwarfs are of special interest as they are related to type Ia supernovae explosions, merger events, and fast radio bursts. Ultr...

Abstract Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) remains a significant global health burden, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Recent advancements in gene-based ...

Fluoride (F−) in groundwater affects its suitability for domestic use, particularly drinking, posing health concerns for consumers. This study investigates the hydrogeochemical characteristics and potential health risk...

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) consists of a class of malignant tumors of the biliary system, with a rising incidence and carries a poor prognosis. Developing reliable animal models of CCA is crucial to elucidate the pathogene...

Abstract Haematological malignancies (HMs) are characterized by profound immune dysregulation, which increases susceptibility to sepsis. This dysregulation arises from the underlying disease and may be exacerbated by tre...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cholinergic dysfunction, making acetylcholinesterase (AChE) a key therapeutic target. Although Garcinia kola has been widely reported ...

Abstract Groundwater is a key water source for many Ghanaian communities, yet it remains highly vulnerable to pollution from human-induced activities, particularly in urban areas such as Kokompe, where domestic and indus...

Abstract Malaria in pregnancy remains a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with adverse health outcomes for mothers and foetuses. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, practices and factors as...

ABSTRACT Habitat loss and fragmentation caused by deforestation are important anthropogenic drivers of changes in biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest, and has reached its highest rate in recent decades. However, the ma...