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The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of crossings between sheep breeds on the intrinsic quality of leather. It was used the skins of 36 lambs (18 females and 18 males), resulting from crosses between...

In this study, the conformational behavior of N-benzyl-N-(furan-2-ylmethyl) acetamide in chloroform was addressed by using a combined experimental/theoretical strategy using NMR spectroscopy and quantum chemical calculat...

IntroductionThe cost of veterinary care is a significant concern for many pet owners. Despite the growing use of the internet for service-related information, there is limited research regarding the accessibility of vete...

ABSTRACT Background Hyperinsulinaemia (HI) is an important feature of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS). It has been suggested that reduced hepatic clearance of insulin contributes to HI, particularly in humans affected by...

Abstract Background Women in prison with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are at higher risk of marginalisation, isolation, and discrimination than non-CALD women. Despite this, the mental health ...

Abstract Attentive to the scenario of the Psychological Assessment, this study aimed at the meta-scientific investigation of national publications dated from 2003-2012. 696 articles obtained through Index Psi, PEPSIC, LI...

People living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) may face unique barriers to physical activity. Active video games may overcome these barriers and increase physical activity. The primary aim...

Abstract Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most common malignancies in men worldwide, yet early detection and accurate risk stratification remain challenging. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), key post-transcriptional regulators, ha...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. and the primary cause of multiple anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. Although HPV vaccination is effective, uptake remains subop...

Background: Combined antiretroviral treatment (cART) for HIV infection is highly effective in controlling viral replication. However, it cannot achieve a sterilizing cure. Several strategies have been proposed to achieve...

Abstract Background Cerebral palsy (CP) registers serve as instrumental tools to support development of care pathways, preventative strategies, and health gains. Such health gains, however, are not always universal, wit...

Desde una concepción multidimensional de las expectativas, este artículo pretende analizar la validez y precisión psicométrica de una escala para su medida en los estudiantes universitarios de primer año. La muestra...

BackgroundIschemic stroke is a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, with seasonal variations potentially influencing both outcomes. While previous studies have suggested a pronounced association of the cold m...

Introdução Novas tecnologias apoiadas em soluções digitais, têm vindo a ser desenvolvidas em saúde quer nos sistemas públicos quer nos privados. Na saúde estas tecnologias possibilitam: a vigilância, o rastreio,...

Background: Physiotherapy management is a necessary core aspect in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation, and undergraduate preparation for adequate application is imperative. Objectives: To determine physiotherapy s...

The activity and survival of retinal photoreceptors depend on support functions performed by the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and on oxygen and nutrients delivered by blood vessels in the underlying choroid. By combi...

Stings by Thalassophryne nattereri are responsible for envenomation of fishermen in north-eastern Brazil. Its venom induces prominent local tissue damage, characterized by pain, oedema and necrosis. The pathogenesis of a...

STUDY OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of a housing transition on sleep quality and quality of life in slum dwellers, participating in a slum housing upgrading program. DESIGN: Observational before-and-after study with...

ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the association between sociodemographic and economic factors, prenatal care, and health-related risk and protective behaviors among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Me...

Photocatalysis uses semiconductors to convert sunlight into chemical energy. Recent reports have shown that plasmonic nanostructures can be used to extend semiconductor light absorption or to drive direct photocatalysis ...

The optically trapped ensembles of atoms provide a versatile platform for storing and coherent manipulation of quantum information. However, efficient realization of quantum information processing requires long-lived qua...

Abstract Architectural education faces increasing pressure to equip future practitioners with the ability to respond to sustainability, cultural continuity, and resource constraints through evidence-based design. Yet, th...

One of the important tools for selling products is holding shares that stimulate the sales of certain groups of goods. Conducting promotional actions during the crisis period has acquired special significance for both pr...

Due to their attractive optical properties, 2D MXenes have garnered interest in nanophotonic and optoelectronic applications. However, tuning their properties typically requires the iterative synthesis of MXenes with a s...