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Assessing the relationship between male alcohol consumption and intimate partner violence against women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A dual-dataset secondary analysis of recent DHS surveys
Background: Even if the effects of alcohol use on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) are well documented, most of the research were from developed countries. Sub Saharan Africa is famous for higher rates of IPV, yet its relationship with partners alcohol consumption is rarely studied. This project…
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Spatial influencing factors and protection strategies of traditional villages in ethnic areas: A case study of Guangxi
The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Regionis an example of a concentrated settlement of ethnic minorities, characterized by a multifaceted socio-cultural environment that integrates diverse ethnic traditions. To investigate the spatial distribution patterns and driving factors of the 342 nationally…
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A multi-dimensional assessment of the 2021 mouse plague in New South Wales, Australia: Economic impacts and policy responses
Despite the periodic mouse plague outbreaks in Australia which largely occur due to favourable climatic conditions, their economic impacts remain understudied. To bridge this knowledge gap, the present study analysed the economic impacts of the 2021 mouse plague in New South Wales (Australia) among…
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Post-mortem evaluation of intervertebral disc degeneration using magnetic resonance imaging and magnetisation transfer ratio in chondrodystrophic and non-chondrodystrophic dogs: a pilot study
Intervertebral disc degeneration is a frequent and early condition in chondrodystrophic dogs, which can lead to neurological disorders due to compression of the spinal cord. The symptoms include pain, reduced mobility and even paralysis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is currently the reference…
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Trade-offs in cotton pest management: Seed treatments suppress pests but reduce the abundance of natural enemies in the arthropod community
Pesticide seed treatments are widely used to protect crops from early-season pests and diseases; however, their broader ecological effects on arthropod communities and non-target organisms remain insufficiently understood. A two-year field experiment was conducted in a cotton agroecosystem to…
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Induction of colistin resistance and environmental toxicity assessment in Escherichia coli
The rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) among diverse microbial groups presents a growing threat to global public health. Colistin has become a last-line therapeutic option against multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. However, the global dissemination of mobile colistin resistance (mcr)…
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Biomaterial-associated molecular patterns (BAMPs) modulate macrophage polarization in bone grafting
Bone graft rejection in oral surgery remains a significant challenge, potentially compromising the success of reconstructive procedures. Biomaterial-associated molecular patterns (BAMPs) play a pivotal role in bone graft integration and rejection by initiating and modulating immune responses during…
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Acetylsalicylic acid modulates progression of endogenous thrombin potential in high-risk pregnancies
Pregnancy induces a hypercoagulable state peaking at delivery and reverting postpartum. This prospective cohort study evaluated the longitudinal progression of endogenous thrombin potential in 102 high-risk pregnant women in relation to the development of preeclampsia or gestational diabetes…
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Pilot study on the effect of a Meditation–Mindfulness–Positive Psychology Training program on perceived stress and mental well-being in Korean nursing students: A mixed methods analysis
Nursing students experience stress that negatively affects their mental well-being and academic performance. Conventional mindfulness-based interventions are too long to fit the students’ demanding schedules. This study aimed to examine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an adapted…
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State of health estimation for lithium-ion batteries based on differential thermal voltammetry features and particle swarm optimization-gated recurrent unit
To address the lack of physical interpretability and weak model generalization in purely data-driven methods for estimating the State of Health (SOH) of LIBs, this study proposes a lithium battery SOH estimation method based on Differential Temperature- Voltammetry (DTV) characteristics and…
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Epidemiological analysis and comparison of 259 extensive burn patients from 2010 to 2021: Evidence for autonomous medical team
Background: This study aims to investigate the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients with extensive burns admitted to a burn center in eastern China from 2010 to 2021 and to evaluate the impact of an autonomous medical team implemented in 2016 on patient management. Methods: A…
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Youth perception of air pollution and the evaluation of governmental environmental performance: Evidence from China
Given that youth are central to societal development and environmental governance, their evaluation of governmental environmental performance is essential for policy refinement and enhanced efficacy. However, the mechanisms linking youth perception of air pollution to such evaluation remain…
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Modeling method and verification of interface contact stiffness based on micro-surface morphology detection
A novel elastic-plastic theoretical calculation model for interfacial contact stiffness has been deduced and established based on the observed characteristics of the interface microstructure. In this research, the deformation of asperities under the action of loads is partitioned into two stages…
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Acoustic and auditory relation of creak/creaky settings in telephone call and direct recording samples: An approach in the light of forensic phonetics
This study assessed the possible relationship between acoustic and auditory analyses of vocal samples extracted from telephone calls and direct recordings. Samples from a database of auditory assessments of Voice Quality (VQ) performed by experienced phoneticians using Vocal Profile Analysis were…
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An overview of DNA barcoding of biodiversity in South Africa
The global decline in biodiversity, driven by habitat loss, overexploitation, climate change, biological invasions, and illegal trade, poses significant challenges for conservation management. Although many South African ecosystems and species are under threat, effective conservation efforts are…
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Incidence and risk factors of perioperative respiratory adverse events in pediatric surgical patients: Development and validation of a predictive model in Brazil
Background: Enhancing the safety of paediatric patients undergoing surgery is crucial, particularly in settings with limited resources and fragmented health systems. This study focused on investigating perioperative respiratory adverse events in Brazil. Objectives: To determine the incidence and…
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Prevalence of antimicrobial resistance in Tanzania: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens global health, and understanding resistance patterns aids in effective treatment and promotes responsible antimicrobial use. Despite the urgency of resistant pathogens, systematic reviews focusing specifically on Tanzania are limited, and while several…
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Comparative and complementary use of Bayesian inference and supervised learning for predictive modeling of coffee rust incidence among Kenyan smallholder farmers
Hemileia vastatrix, the causal agent of coffee leaf rust, poses a persistent threat to Arabica coffee production in Kenya, where smallholder farmers face recurrent yield losses and limited access to effective control strategies. Effective disease management requires predictive frameworks capable of…
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Quality of antenatal and delivery care and postnatal care use: A multi-country observational study of 400,000 births
Background: Postnatal care (PNC) plays a crucial role in averting newborn mortality, yet its use remains low, particularly in regions with the highest mortality. While demographic and social determinants of PNC use have been well studied and have informed current strategies focused on changing…
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Implementation of ML Flow for leprosy contacts in Brazil: Opportunities, pitfalls, and safeguards
Brazil has the second-highest leprosy burden worldwide, with approximately 20,000 new cases reported annually, many diagnosed with advanced disease and disability. To support earlier detection, the Ministry of Health recently approved the ML Flow rapid test for contact evaluation. ML Flow detects…
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