Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in taxi drivers in Tabriz metropolis by Mohammad Saadati, Mohammad Bagher Naghizad, Mir Bahador Yazdani, Sepideh Harzand Jadidi

“…Taxi drivers are among the high-risk groups for cardiovascular disease due to their hard working conditions, long working hours, daily stress, and low income. The present study investigated the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among taxi drivers in Tabriz metropolis. …”
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of local electrical stimulation with axial load in the correction of combined flat feet and postural asymmetry by electrical stimulation by V. V. Karmazin, A. V. Slivin, S. A. Parastaev

“…The article presents the results of applying the method of corrective action in case of combined (longitudinal-transverse flat feet and postural asymmetry by electrical stimulation using various pulsed currents to change the functional state of muscles and nerves for therapeutic purposes in combination with a foot massager of the thermotherapeutic personal myostimulating apparatus. …”
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Practical Recommendations for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Antimicrobial Stewardship for Africa by Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Elliot Mbunge, Claire Steiner, Enos Moyo, Adewale Akinjeji, Kaunda Yamba, Loveday Mwila, Claude Mambo Muvunyi

“…Through collaborations and sharing a common goal, we can build resilient and effective AMS programs in Africa.…”
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Creating custom 3D printing material colors using optical modeling of waste plastic by Kimia Aghamohammadesmaeilketabforoosh, Joshua Givans, Morgan Woods, Joshua Pearce

“…To enable prosumers to create custom colors from their own recycled 3D printing waste this article presents a new open-source software named SpecOptiBlend. …”
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Revelation of the mediation role of moral sensitivity on safety attitude and personality traits among critical care nurses by Hind Ismail Ali, Ahmed Abdellah Othman, Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta, Sanaa Saber Mohamed, Seham Hassan Mohamed

“…Conclusion The results of the present study suggest that personality assessment and moral sensitivity training be incorporated into nursing education and professional development programs. …”
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Modeling a Risk-Based Dynamic Bus Schedule Problem under No-Notice Evacuation Incorporated with Dynamics of Disaster, Supply, and Demand Conditions by Menghui Li, Jinliang Xu, Leyu Wei, Xingli Jia, Chao Sun

“…The binary integer linear programming (BILP) named risk-based bus schedule model incorporated with DEU notion can provide a reference for resource allocation in stage of both evacuation planning and operation for transit-dependent population. …”
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Scenario Modelling for Reproducing Investment Potential of Institutional Sectors in the Regions of the Siberian Federal District by I. V. Naumov, A. V. Trynov, A. O. Safonov

“…They analysed the regularities of reproducing their investment potential. The paper presents an econometric analysis of financial flows among the sectors considering the impact factors, and the basic scenarios of reproducing their investment potential. …”
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The prevalence of the co-occurrence of risky behaviors and association with socioeconomic status in Iran: a latent class analysis by Elham Davtalab Esmaeili, Alireza Ghaffari, Leila R. Kalankesh, Ali Hossein Zeinalzadeh, Saeed Dastgiri

“…Furthermore, the results of this study indicate that individuals with lower socioeconomic status are given higher priority in screening programs designed to identify high-risk behaviors.…”
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Anticancer Activity of Holothuria Leucospilota-Derived Saponin on MKN45 Gastric Cancer Cell via Upregulation of CDH1 Hub Gene by Khadijeh Sadegh, Amirhossein Ahmadi, Ahmad Shadi, Ahmad Ghasemi

“…Yet, marine invertebrates have been found to produce a wide range of anticancer bioactive compounds that show promise in fighting cancer. The present study aimed to evaluate whether saponin derived from Holothuria leucospilata (H. …”
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Female Anopheles Mosquito Gut Microbiota: Description and Impact on Transmission of Plasmodium Parasite by Salisu, H. L., Yayo, A. M., Sharif, A. A., Dambatta, A. S.

“…Microbiota-based interventions may enhance existing malaria control programs and help counteract the growing challenge of resistance. …”
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Using Sentinel Imagery for Mapping and Monitoring Small Surface Water Bodies by Mariana Campista Chagas, Ana Paula Falcão, Rodrigo Proença de Oliveira

“…The Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) and the Otsu image segmentation method are employed to identify and estimate water body areas, and the Google Earth Engine and programming languages are used to automate the process. …”
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Excavation Safety Modeling Approach Using BIM and VPL by Numan Khan, Ahmad K. Ali, Miroslaw J. Skibniewski, Do Yeop Lee, Chansik Park

“…A case study has been presented to validate the proof of concept; automated modeling tool for excavation safety planning generated the required results successfully. …”
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HPV-specific antibodies in female genital tract secretions captured via first-void urine retain their neutralizing capacity by Laura Téblick, Marijana Lipovac, Freya Molenberghs, Peter Delputte, Winnok H. De Vos, Alex Vorsters

“…In this study, we investigated whether HPV16-specific antibodies present in FVU samples retain their neutralizing capacity by using pseudovirion-based neutralization assays. …”
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Mathematical model for prediction of Tuberculosis in Nigeria using hybrid fractional differential equations and artificial neural network methods by Samson Linus Manu, Shikaa Samuel, Taparki Richard, Eshi Priebe Dovi

“…For the comparative analysis in this work, two approaches were presented: a system of four FODEs for the TB model formulated in the Caputo sense, and the Hybrid FODE-ANN framework. …”
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Utilization of radiometric data for mapping primary and secondary sources of gamma radiation and radon/thoron release potentials in Ireland by Mirsina M. Aghdam, Mirsina M. Aghdam, Mark Kavanagh, Quentin Crowley, Quentin Crowley

“…BackgroundThis paper presents a novel approach to predict and map radon and thoron levels. …”
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Genetic diversity in German Pomeranian Coarsewool sheep and the possibility of breeding for maedi-visna resistance by C. Frölich, M. Ganter, O. O. Adeniyi, G. Lühken

“…<p>Knowledge of genetic diversity among sheep breeds is essential for conserving genetic resources, in particular when selective-breeding programs are taken into consideration, for example, to enhance disease resistance. …”
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Seroprevalence and Serotypes of Dengue Virus Infection in Ghana: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Isaac Boamah, Alex Odoom, Kwamena W. C. Sagoe, Eric S. Donkor

“…Integrating dengue prevention into existing vector control programs could help reduce risks in Ghana.…”
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The Comparison of Caring Attributes Among Undergraduate and Postgraduate Nursing Students: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Behnaz Bagherian, Monirsadat Nematollahi, Roghayeh Mehdipour‐Rabori, Shima Mehrabian, Peiman Parandeh Afshar, Asma Ghonchehpour

“…The present study aimed to compare the caring attributes experienced by nursing students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. …”
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Analyzing Archive Transit Multibeam Data for Nodule Occurrences by Mark E. Mussett, David F. Naar, David W. Caress, Tracey A. Conrad, Alastair G. C. Graham, Max Kaufmann, Marcia Maia

“…Additionally, utilizing software other than specialty sonar processing programs during this research allows an exploration of how multibeam data products could be interrogated by a broader range of scientists and data users. …”
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Effect of temperature and relative humidity on oviposition, survival and seed damage by Callosobruchus maculatus on different hosts and evaluation of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) cul... by DHRUV SINGH, T BOOPATHI, D V SINGH, L GEETHANJALI

“…The findings provide critical insights for breeding programs and support the development of integrated pest management strategies targeting C. maculatus. …”
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