Research works

Influence of imposter phenomenon on emotion regulation strategies among young adults: A cross-sectional study

Abstract Background: Imposter phenomenon (IP) significantly influences mental health, often leading to increased levels of stress and anxiety, along with behavioral repercussions, which are harmful to the self, thereby affecting performance and routine life. It refers to an inter...

Win Probabilities in the First Ahead by at Least k Multinomial Game

Abstract Multinomial trials having probabilities $$p_1, \ldots , p_n$$ <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"> <mml:mrow> <mml:msub> <mml:mi>p</mml:mi> <mml:mn>1</mml:mn> </mml:msub> <mml:mo>,</mml:mo> <mml:mo>…</mml:mo> <mml:mo>,</mml:mo> <mml:msub> <mml:mi>p</...

Prevalence of poor sleep quality among Palestinian breast cancer patients and the associated factors: a cross-sectional study

Sleep disturbances are common among patients with breast cancer and may substantially impair quality of life, emotional well-being, and treatment experiences. However, evidence from Palestine and similar low- and middle-income settings remains scarce. This study aimed to assess t...

TRIAD UNIT TESTS 1.2: Unit Testing Specification for TRIAD 5.9 Core Mathematics

Unit Testing Specification for TRIAD 5.9 Core Mathematics Document Version: 1.1 adversarial-grade Target: Formal ontology core (Part I, Chapters 1–9) + Pragma Forge Logs 1A,1B,2A,2B Scope: Pure functions and logical invariants; no external simulators Testing framework: pytest + h...

Comparative efficacy and toxicity of two versus three induction chemotherapy cycles in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a propensity score matching analysis

Abstract Background For patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LA-NPC), the optimal number of cycles of induction chemotherapy (IC) remains uncertain. This study aimed to assess the efficiency and toxicity of different cycles of IC in LA-NPC patients. Methods Th...

Antibiotic Prescribing Among Inpatients with Ophthalmic Diagnoses: A Decade of Evidence from Two Private-Sector Indian Hospitals

Objectives: To describe and compare decadal antibiotic prescribing patterns and trends by diagnosis groups among ophthalmology inpatients at two private-sector hospitals in Central India. Methods: This observational surveillance study was conducted prospectively for a decade in t...

Fatal malignant cerebral vasospasm following pediatric craniopharyngioma resection: A case report and literature review

Background: Cerebral vasospasm is a rare but devastating complication following intracranial tumor surgery, particularly in pediatric suprasellar lesions such as craniopharyngiomas. Delayed cerebral ischemia secondary to postoperative vasospasm remains insufficiently recognized a...

Leachates of Calcium-Rich Phases from Attapulgite Clay as a Sustainable Calcium Source for Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation: Enhanced Biomineralization and Arsenic Immobilization

Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) is a promising biotechnology for environmental remediation; however, the high cost of conventional chemical-grade calcium sources limits its large-scale scalability. This study evaluated the feasibility of utilizing an aq...

Diagnostic accuracy of MRI for preoperative mapping of anal fistula: a prospective study of 204 patients with surgical correlation

Anal fistula is a chronic abnormality of communication between the anal canal or rectum and the perianal skin. Accurate preoperative assessment is essential for effective operative planning, reducing fistula recurrence and preservation of anal sphincter function. Magnetic resonan...

Blood-based versus crystalloid cardiopulmonary bypass priming in left ventricular assist device surgery: impact on end-organ function and survival

OBJECTIVES: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) priming may influence hemodilution, bleeding and end-organ injury during HeartMate 3 (HM3) implantation, but evidence in contemporary left ventricular assist device (LVAD) surgery is limited. METHODS: We retrospectively analysed 92 HM3 imp...

Deep learning for automated rock core image analysis: Weathering classification, fracture detection, and 3D geological modelling

Rock core images are a primary source of subsurface information, but conventional manual logging is slow, labour-intensive and prone to subjective error. This study presents CoreVision, an end-to-end data-driven workflow for automated interpretation and digitisation of drilling-c...

From farmer-centred design to algorithmic participation: navigating technical demands and normative discourses in digital extension

Abstract Digital extension and farmer-centric design are increasingly presented as complementary strategies for transforming agricultural innovation systems: digital extension promises scale and efficiency, while farmer-centric design is expected to ensure relevance, inclusivity,...

Modeling the public health impact of vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, LP.8.1, 2025–2026 formula in the pediatric population aged 5–17 years at high risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 in the United States

INTRODUCTION: This study evaluated the potential public health impact of receiving Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, LP.8.1, 2025-2026 formula, in the US pediatric population aged 5-17 years at high risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A previously...

Reference gene selection for gene expression analysis in Coffea arabica L. under ABA and gibberellin treatments

Abstract Background Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) requires stable reference genes (RGs) to ensure accurate target gene normalization. Plant growth regulators like abscisic acid (ABA) and gibberellins (GA 3 ) play critical roles in plant re...

Dog ownership and healthy brain aging: a pilot study

Background Dog ownership may benefit brain and cognitive health by supporting physical activity and social connectedness, among other mechanisms. Studies that include brain health outcomes ( e.g. , neuroimaging outcomes) are lacking. As the population ages, studies investigating...

The ADB Behavioural Taxonomy: A Black-Box Framework for Classifying Defensive and Deceptive Behavior in Large Language Models (Review Set v5.5)

The ADB (AI Defensive Behaviour) Behavioural Taxonomy is a black-box framework for classifying how conversational large language models behave when they make errors or are challenged. This Reviewer's Set (v5.2, 85 pages) contains: 1. The ADB Story (26-page visual companion) 2. Th...

Vardenafil Alleviates Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity Associated with Restoration of the AMPK/SIRT1 Signaling Pathway

Background: Doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity (DIC) is a major limitation of anthracycline chemotherapy and is characterized by oxidative stress, apoptosis, and myocardial remodeling. Dysregulation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and its downstream effector sirtuin-1 (SIR...

Strategies for Enhancing the Implementation of Microfinance Policy for Poverty Reduction in Nigeria

This study investigates Strategies of microfinance policy implementation on poverty reduction in southwestern Nigeria. This was with a view to providing information on the Strategies of microfinance policy on poverty reduction in Southwestern Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey d...

Simultaneous Ce Ion Doping in Core and Cladding to Enhance the Radiation Resistance of Erbium-Doped Fibers

Erbium-doped fibers (EDFs) suffer from radiation-induced absorption (RIA) and radiation-induced gain variation (RIGV) under ionizing radiation, which limit their applications in space optical communication systems. To address this issue, a novel core–cladding Ce co-doped fiber is...

A Pilot Study Exploring the Effect of Indoor Colors on the Wayfinding Abilities of Children with Autism: A Case Study of the Ajdabiya Autism Health Center

Previous research has shown that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience challenges related to sensory processing, spatial orientation, and navigation within built environments. Although environmental design factors have been recognized as important contribu...