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The rapid urban-induced Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) changes threaten river health, necessitating the identification of key drivers. It becomes essential to conduct a comprehensive assessment of anthropogenic changes t...

In living organisms, production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is counterbalanced by their elimination and/or prevention of formation which in concert can typically maintain a steady-state (stationary) ROS level. Howev...

We empirically examine the impact of firm-level regulatory intensity, an external force or context, on corporate strategic change (i.e. changes in a firm's financing, investing and operating decisions to boost its compet...

BackgroundA sense of belonging is widely recognized as a fundamental human need and a key factor in psychological adjustment, particularly during adolescence and emerging adulthood. With the rapid development of digital ...

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...

Abstract The signal digitization process of the open television system is still in progress, therefore, the study of the digital signal propagation has great importance so that broadcasters can develop and improve the tr...

Abstract This study investigates the socioeconomic and demographic determinants of smoking intensity in Turkish households, utilizing data from the 2022 Türkiye Health Survey. Employing a multinomial logit model, the an...

The purpose of research. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age, characterized by metabolic, hormonal, reproductive, and psychological disturbances. Its pa...

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine whether patients receiving peritoneal dialysis (PD) experience an improvement in physical activity, quality of life and functional status as a result of exercise training...

ABSTRACT Pre-slaughter stress is a significant factor affecting meat quality in pigs. This study aims to investigate the impact of pre-slaughter stress on various physiological biomarkers. Pigs were subjected to a series...

ObjectivesThis study examines whether smart city development is associated with improvements in medical service performance across Chinese provinces, addressing the limited large-scale quantitative evidence on digital go...

Abstract Accurately identifying the spatiotemporal evolution and spatial differentiation of carbon emission intensity in the transport sector is essential for formulating region-specific carbon reduction policies. This s...

The growing demand for intensive artificial intelligence applications, such as deep neural networks and Large Language Models (LLMs), has driven the creation of architecture extensions and accelerators for matrix multipl...

The interaction of cracks with different locations and sizes is a key factor leading to the damage of rock. Based on the Kachanov method, the interaction rules between two offset parallel cracks with different level inte...

Abstract Background Pyrethroid resistance continues to undermine malaria vector control across Africa, particularly in agricultural hotspots where insecticide pressure is high. However, the molecular mechanisms enabling ...

Odontectomy is a surgical procedure to extract impacted teeth and also commonly performed to address dental and oral health issues. One symptom observed prior to the procedure is anxiety that may cause patients to avoid ...

Aim of the study. To evaluate the reliability of assessing characteristic odor intensity, specifically alcohol, during forensic medical examinations of cadavers without signs of decomposition. Materials and methods. A...

Abstract Background Preoperative anxiety is common among patients undergoing elective surgery and may influence postoperative recovery. Although preoperative counseling has been shown to affect anxiety levels, the psycho...

Abstract In order to assess the pain phenomenon, a pilot cross-sectional study was conducted. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between segmental body composition and cervical spine mobility in indiv...

Abstract This study used information about Procamallanus (Spirocamallanus) inopinatus Travassos, Artigas & Pereira, 1928 that had been published over a period of more than 90 years to investigate the infection and distri...

Upconverting luminescent nanoparticles are photostable, nonblinking, and low chemically toxic fluorophores that are emerging as promising fluorescent probes at the single molecule level. High luminescence intensity upcon...

IntroductionMalodors in the human body can diminish comfort in living and working environments, potentially increasing stress and dissatisfaction levels. Therefore, there is a growing need to objectively characterize the...

Aim. To assess the structural and functional myocardial characteristics in patients with unstable angina (UA) and post-COVID-19 syndrome (PACS), stratified by smoking status. Materials and methods. The study included ...

ObjectiveThe present Bayesian network meta-analysis (NMA) aims to evaluate and compare the efficacy of aerobic training (AT), resistance training (RT), high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and combined training (CT) ...