Academic Articles & Research Papers

Audience and Algorithm: A Causal Layered Analysis of the Future of “Autonomy”

Extended AbstractPurpose and Research ProblemIn the digital age, the relationship between audiences and algorithms has become a defining arena of cultural negotiation and epistemic transformation. This study explores the futures of autonomy...

Machine Learning–Based Prediction of Organic Solar Cell Performance Using Molecular Descriptors

The performance of Organic Solar Cells (OSCs) is intrinsically linked to the molecular, electronic, and structural properties of donor and acceptor materials. This study employs various machine learning techniques, namely the Generalized Re...

Phytochemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of <i>Barleria albostellata</i> C.B. Clarke Leaf and Stem Extracts

Barleria albostellata (Acanthaceae) is a shrub located in South Africa and is relatively understudied. However, plants within this genus are well known for their medicinal and ethnopharmacological properties. This study aimed to characteris...

Development of a Real-Time Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay for the Rapid Detection of Olea Europaea Geminivirus

A real-time loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay was developed for simple, rapid and efficient detection of the Olea europaea geminivirus (OEGV), a virus recently reported in different olive cultivation areas worldwide. A pre...

Future and frontiers of automated screening in plant sciences

Computational methods meet in vitro techniques: A case study on fusaric acid and its possible detoxification through cytochrome P450 enzymes

Mycotoxins are known environmental pollutants that may contaminate food and feed chains. Some mycotoxins are regulated in many countries to limit the trading of contaminated and harmful commodities. However, the so-called emerging mycotoxin...

MiRNA Profiles in Lymphoblastoid Cell Lines of Finnish Prostate Cancer Families.

BACKGROUND:Heritable factors are evidently involved in prostate cancer (PrCa) carcinogenesis, but currently, genetic markers are not routinely used in screening or diagnostics of the disease. More precise information is needed for making tr...

Effect of sugar-sweetened beverage taxation on sugars intake and dental caries: an umbrella review of a global perspective

Abstract Background As part of the Global Strategy on Oral health, the World Health Organization (WHO) is exploring cost-effective interventions for oral health, including taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). To inform this process...

Dribbling emotions and anxiety in women’s football: a scoping review

Background and Study Aim. Fear of failure, choking under pressure, financial disparities in income, and concerns related to body image and social pressure may intensify on-field challenges. These factors make the competitive environment par...

Perceptions of cervical cancer prevention among a group of ethnic minority women in Denmark-A qualitative study.

BackgroundCervical cancer screening (CCS) and human papillomavirus vaccination (HPVV) are effective measures against cervical cancer (CC). Attendance in HPVV and CCS provides the greatest protection, while combined non-attendance in HPVV an...

Six-month retention and changes in quality of life and substance use from a low-threshold methadone maintenance therapy programme in Durban, South Africa

Abstract Background Emerging data points to a potential heroin use epidemic in South Africa. Despite this, access to methadone maintenance therapy and other evidence-based treatment options remains negligible. We aimed to assess retention, ...

C no more: a prospective single-arm study to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse and peer-led mobile model of hepatitis C testing and treatment at community corrections offices

Abstract Background The community corrections population in Australia shares similar risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with people incarcerated in prisons, but without access to prison-based testing and treatment. While hep...

Time-in-range and hypoglycemia in cognitive health of older adults with Type 2 diabetes: An emerging evidence synthesis

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a recognized risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, but the mechanisms linking glycemic dysregulation to brain health remain incompletely understood. Glycated hemoglobin captures long-term average...

The effects of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on psychological factors in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objective Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a safe, non-invasive neuromodulation method that delivers a low-intensity, constant direct current through electrodes positioned on the scalp. Therefore, the purpose of th...

1H High Resolution Magic-Angle Coil Spinning (HR-MACS) &#181;NMR Metabolic Profiling of whole Saccharomyces cervisiae cells: A Demonstrative Study

The low sensitivity of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is its prime shortcoming compared to other analytical methods for metabolomic studies. It relies on large sample volume (30–50 µl for HR-MAS) for rich metabolic profiling, hindering hi...

The Application of Electrospun Titania Nanofibers in Dye-sensitized Solar Cells

Titania nanofibers were fabricated using the industrial NanospiderTM technology. The preparative protocol was optimized by screening various precursor materials to get pure anatase nanofibers. Composite films were prepared by mixing a comme...

Are the firms’ capital structure and performance related? Evidence from GCC economies

AbstractThis study examines the empirical relationship between the different leverage levels as a proxy of financing mix on the financial performance of the non-financial firms listed on capital markets in GCC economies. The study uses the ...

Modeling SARS-CoV-2 and influenza infections and antiviral treatments in human lung epithelial tissue equivalents

Human alveolar and tracheobronchial epithelial air liquid interface (ALI) tissues are used as models to examine cellular responses to SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A virus infections and as antiviral drug screening assay platforms....

Smoking behavior change and the risk of pneumonia hospitalization among smokers with diabetes mellitus

Abstract Smoking patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) are at greater risk of developing pneumonia. How smoking behavior changes affect the risk of pneumonia hospitalization, however, remains unclear. Therefore, we investigated the associati...

The risk of colorectal cancer according to obesity status at four-year intervals: a nationwide population-based cohort study

Abstract Obesity is a risk factor for colorectal cancer. However, the effect of body weight change on colorectal cancer is uncertain. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between difference in body mass index and the risk of col...