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Applications and insights from continuous dengue virus infection in a stable cell line
M. Jane Morwitzer · Ying Yi Zheng · Heather Friberg · Jeffrey R. Currier · 2025-6 · Frontiers in Immunology
Dengue is caused by the four serotypes of dengue virus (DENV-1-4) and poses a significant global public health challenge, with an estimated 100–400 million infections annually. Severe dengue manifestations, such as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS), are influenced by immune responses, particularly during secondary infections with different serotypes. Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) o…
Vape Smoking: Prevalence and Perception among Damnhour University Students
Naglaa Hussein · 2025-5 · International Egyptian Journal of Nursing Sciences and Research
Background: E-cigarette or vape smoking is becoming a worldwide concern, yet vapinginformation is not widespread among Middle Eastern university students. The paper offers the pattern ofvape smoking in Damnhour University, Egypt, which uses classic tobacco smoking predominantly. Aim:To assess the prevalence and perception of vape smoking among Damnhour University students. Design:A cross-sectional descriptive researc…
Simple Financial Management Education with Lamikro for Cake and Pastry Business
Rousilita Suhendah · Christin Angelia · Clara Felixa Tridian · 2025-5 · Journal of Innovation and Community Engagement
Education on simple financial management using the Lamikro application carried out by the community service team with Marife Cake & Pastry as a partner aims to provide an understanding of the need to separate business and personal financial management. This training also provided education on the technical use of the Lamikro application in preparing profit and loss reports and balance sheets since this application is…
Does ownership concentration have an impact on financial performance of firms?
Prodip Chandra Bishwas · Mohammed Sawkat Hossain · 2025-4 · Future Business Journal
Abstract Ownership concentration is widely recognized as a crucial corporate governance technique. It enables owners with significant shareholdings to exert a notable impact on how an organization operates and manages. This study investigates the effects of ownership concentration on corporate financial performance of publicly traded non-financial corporations for an emerging market perspective. The current investiga…
Analysis of Codon Usage Bias in Chloroplast and Mitochondrial Genomes of Camellia sinensis cv.‘Zhuyeqi’
ZENG Wenjuan, ZHU Youpeng, CHEN Jiaxin, LI Hongyu, WANG Shuanghui, GONG Yihui, CHEN Zhiyin · 2025-4 · Chaye kexue
Codon usage bias serves as an important driving force for gene expression regulation and molecular evolution, and is of particular importance in the study of plant organellar genomes. Camellia sinensis cv. ‘Zhuyeqi’, an important tea cultivar in China, has not yet received a systematic report on the codon usage patterns of its organellar genomes. This study was systematic bioinformatic analysis of the…
Prevalence and characteristics of acute ischemic stroke and intracranial hemorrhage in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura and immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Syed Ameen Ahmad · Olivia Liu · Amy Feng · Andrew Kalra · 2025-3 · Neurological Research and Practice
Abstract Background There is an emerging understanding of the increased risk of stroke in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP). We aimed to determine the prevalence and characteristics of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) in patients with ITP and iTTP in a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods We used PubMed, Embas…
Heme iron amplifies azoxymethane initiating effect on rat colon preneoplastic lesions
Julia Keller · Pascale Plaisancié · Edwin Fouché · Edwige-Marie Pralet · 2025-2 · Redox Experimental Medicine
Objective: Colorectal cancer is a major public health issue for which dietary factors such as red and processed meat consumption seem to play a prominent role. Heme iron, which is present in important concentration in those food products, was reported to play a role in colorectal cancer promotion in animal studies. However, its role in colorectal cancer initiation remains to be established. Methods: Male Fischer 344 …
Non-state actor perceptions of legitimacy and meaningful participation in international climate governance
Lisa Dellmuth · Maria-Therese Gustafsson · Suanne Mistel Segovia-Tzompa · 2025-2 · npj Climate Action
Abstract There is a lively debate about the legitimacy of the international climate regime, as represented by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the quality of non-state actor participation in the regime. This commentary examines perceptions of involved non-state actors from 2021–2022 regarding their participation and regime legitimacy. The findings reveal no legitimacy crisis for the adap…
Symptoms of common mental disorders and suicidality among female survivors of war related sexual and gender based violence in one stop centers of the Amhara region, Ethiopia: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Tsion Michael · Solomon Moges Demeke · 2025-2 · Frontiers in Psychiatry
IntroductionCommon mental disorders (CMDs) and suicidality are two of the most common psychological and mental health issues associated with acute and chronic sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the magnitude of symptoms of CMDs, and suicidality among females experienced SGBV in Ethiopia.MethodA cross-sectional study was conducted among 407 female survivors of SGB…
A nurse-led satellite clinic initiative for STI testing in an Australian correctional center: a qualitative study
Amanda Balmer · Annette Brömdal · Amy B. Mullens · Kathryn Kynoch · 2025-2 · Scientific Reports
Abstract This exploratory study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators of a nurse-led satellite pilot clinic to improve sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, treatment, and prevention in an Australian male correctional center. A descriptive qualitative research design was utilized to inform program evaluation. Qualitative data were collected from nurses via semi-structured interviews, and from incarcerat…
Enhancing service-learning through Generative AI: a mixed-methods study on educational Game design in a finance course
Kelvin Wan · Yan Yin Woo · G. T. S. Ho · 2025-12 · Cogent Education
Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in higher education has posed both opportunities and challenges, especially around critical thinking and assessment integrity. This study explores how GenAI can be ethically and effectively integrated into a service-learning course on personal finance at a Hong Kong university. Students in the GenAI-supported clas…
Multi-Resolution and Multi-Temporal Satellite Remote Sensing Analysis to Understand Human-Induced Changes in the Landscape for the Protection of Cultural Heritage: The Case Study of the MapDam Project, Syria
Nicodemo Abate · Diego Ronchi · Sara Elettra Zaia · Gabriele Ciccone · 2025-11 · Land
This study presents a multi-resolution and multi-temporal remote sensing approach to assess human-induced changes in cultural landscapes, with a focus on the archaeological site of Amrit (Syria) within the MapDam project. By integrating satellite archives (KH, Landsat series, NASADEM) with ancillary geospatial data (OpenStreetMap) and advanced analytical methods, four decades (1984–2024) of land-use/land-cover (LULC)…
Editorial: The impact of psychological well-being on university students
Cristina Torrelles-Nadal · Yun-Chen Chang · 2025-11 · Frontiers in Psychology
The influence of human agency beliefs on ascribing gaze-signalled communicative intent
Friederike Charlotte Hechler · Emmanuele Tidoni · Emily S. Cross · Nathan Caruana · 2025-10 · Scientific Reports
Abstract Communication with artificial agents, such as virtual characters and social robots, is becoming more prevalent, making it crucial to understand how their behaviours can best support social interaction. Eye gaze is a key communicative behaviour, as it signals attention and intentions. Prior research shows that perceiving an agent as sentient affects how its gaze is interpreted. This study examined how such be…
الزراعة في تلمسان منذ بداية القرن الرابع حتى نهاية القرن السادس الهجري 10/ 12م . agriculture in the city of Tlemcen from the beginning of the fourth century until the end of the sixth century AH 10-12 AD
احمد مصطفى حامد · 2025-10 · Maǧallaẗ Buḥūṯ Al-Šarq Al-Awsaṭ
يتضمن البحث " الزراعة في مدينة تلمسان منذ بداية القرن الرابع حتى نهاية القرن السادس الهجري 10/12م". من حيث الملكية، ومقومات الزراعة الطبيعية والبشرية، وطرق الري ووسائله وتنظيماته". تميزت تلمسان بكثرة الأراضى السهلية، وعرفت تلك الأراضي بإسم فحوص التي كانت تنتج كثيرًا من المحاصيل، وقد أبرز الباحث الملكية الزراعية بتلمسان وأنواعها، من حيث: ملكية الفئة الحاكمة، والملكية الفردية، والملكية الجماعية للقبائل، والملكية الإقطا…
Prevalence and Determinants of Hypertension in Non-pregnant Women of Punjab
Charan Kamal Sekhon · Ramandeep Kaur · Monika Airi · Anurag Chaudhary · 2025-10 · Indian Journal of Public Health
Background: Women’s hypertension (HTN) is often underestimated and goes untreated due to the perception that women have a lesser risk of cardiovascular disease compared to males. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and major risk factors of HTN in adult women of Punjab. Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study with multistage sampling design was conducted among rur…
Understanding Nigeria’s antibiotic resistance crisis among neonates and its future implications
Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe · Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi · Temiloluwa Adebayo Odeniyi · Praise Oluwatobi Ogunleke · 2025-1 · Discover Public Health
Abstract A well-documented mounting public health crisis is the antibiotic crisis, which is most significantly felt in low-resource countries like Nigeria. This article sheds light on the rising level of antibiotic resistance in newborns in Nigeria, a trend that poses a severe threat to neonatal survival and public health at large. A thorough database search was carried out using terms associated with antibiotic resi…
Corrigendum to “Feasibility and acceptability of Autism Adapted Safety Plans: an external pilot randomised controlled trial”
Jacqui Rodgers · Sarah Cassidy · Mirabel Pelton · Jane Goodwin · 2025-06 · EClinicalMedicine
Closing the equity gap – opportunities and challenges in unlocking the value of immunizing children
Rudzani Muloiwa · 2025-03 · International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Infection remains one of the greatest killers of children in the world. A large proportion of these deaths are due to infectious agents for which effective vaccines are already available.Vaccination has been one the most successful and cost-effective public health interventions of the 20th century. Data indicates that the greatest return on investment from vaccination disproportionately accrues to the poorest communi…
Unlocking the Power of Eggs: Nutritional Insights, Bioactive Compounds, and the Advantages of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Enriched Varieties
Marius Giorgi Usturoi · Roxana Nicoleta Rațu · Ioana Cristina Crivei · Ionuț Dumitru Veleșcu · 2025-01 · Agriculture
This study explores the nutritional benefits and health implications of omega-3- and omega-6-enriched eggs, positioning them within the context of functional foods aimed at improving public health outcomes. With rising consumer interest in nutritionally fortified foods, omega-enriched eggs have emerged as a viable source of essential fatty acids, offering potential benefits for cardiovascular health, inflammation red…