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Why Is Adherence to Dietary Guidelines Socially Stratified among Adults? The Role of Declarative and Nondeclarative Cultural Capital

Cultural capital is theorized to comprise both a declarative (i.e., deliberate/conscious) and a nondeclarative (i.e., automatic/unconscious) element, also referred to as “embodied.” While the latter is considered crucial in everyday health-related choices and in explaining why me...

When the map is not the territory: a duoethnographic inquiry into language portraits, ideology, and researcher reflexivity

Language portraits are now a routine tool in multilingual identity research. Their conventions have been examined critically within the field, yet the flatter version that circulates in many applied uses has received less of the scrutiny applied to other research instruments. In...

Transcriptomic profiling and differential alternative splicing of citrus in response to infestation by Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri

The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, is the principal vector of huanglongbing pathogens and poses a severe threat to citrus production worldwide. Transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation mediated by alternative splicing (AS) are well-established mechani...

The Cosmic Vortex Field Within the Primordial Field The Cosmic Vortex Field Model

The Cosmic Vortex Field Within the Primordial Field The Cosmic Vortex Field Model Abstract This paper proposes a conceptual model that views the universe as a single, connected "Primordial Field". Atoms, stars, and galaxies are not separate objects, but "vortex knots" that form w...

Long-term thermal stability of a novel B2-NiAl precipitate-hardened alumina forming martensitic steel

A new steel was designed for high-performance applications under extreme conditions by combining a martensitic microstructure and the co-precipitation of nano-sized MC and B2-NiAl precipitates, along with the ability to generate a protective Al-rich oxide scale. This study focuse...

Zwitterionic Interlayer‐Directed Submicrometer Self‐Assembly for Efficient Vacuum‐Deposited Near‐Infrared Perovskite LEDs

ABSTRACT Vacuum‐deposited perovskite emitters provide precise control over thickness and composition, making them inherently compatible with established organic light‐emitting diode evaporation infrastructure. However, vacuum deposition suffers from limited crystallization contro...

Independence Day: A Poetry to Liberation In Memory of Benin Independence

We would like to express few words of Gratitude to Benin, as August 1th, 2026, is their symbolic Independence day. We support this Poetry with some online quotes, and other notes.

WHO WILL DEFEND NIGERIA? The Recruitment and Retention Crisis Facing the Nigerian Army

A security analyst's policy brief examining Nigeria's military recruitment and retention crisis amid expanding security demands. Drawing on field observation and community engagement across South-East Nigeria, the brief argues that declining enlistment and rising cases of personn...

Comparative therapeutic effects of the proximal femoral bionic nail (PFBN), PFNA, and InterTan for intertrochanteric fractures: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

This study aimed to compare the efficacy of the proximal femoral bionic nail (PFBN), proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA), and InterTan in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. This network meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 statement and...

Profile of Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma at a Brazilian High-Complexity Referral Center: Tumor Biology as a Predictor of Post-Transplant Recurrence

INTRODUCTION: Liver transplantation (LT) is considered the optimal curative therapeutic option for most patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with 5-year survival rates exceeding 70%. The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical profile of patients undergoing L...

Oral immunotherapy with anti-ES24 antibodies reduces burden and fecundity of Haemonchus contortus and inflammation in lambs artificially infected

Increasing multiple anthelmintic resistance in Haemonchus contortus has been reported worldwide, highlighting the need for alternative strategies to mitigate the damage caused by this nematode. In this study, we developed and evaluated an immunotherapy protocol based on specific...

Post-disaster refeeding influences the effects of fasting duration on food craving: evidence from EEG beta-band analysis

In disaster contexts, fasting (food deprivation) and subsequent refeeding may substantially alter individuals’ food craving, thereby influencing decisions about resource allocation. Understanding these changes can provide insight into behavioural responses during disasters. Howev...

The experience of cross-setting care transitions of long-term care residents to the emergency department: a qualitative study

As the population ages, the medical needs of residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities are increasing. However, there remains a lack of in-depth exploration of how clinical information and care responsibilities are understood and transferred across settings when LTC residents...

Low cost app-based intervention DIALOG+ for anxiety and depression in outpatient psychiatric settings: a pragmatic multisite cluster randomized controlled trial

Clinically diagnosed anxiety and depressive disorders are widely recognized as the most common mental health issues in India, affecting approximately 15% of the population. With notable gender disparities, Tamil Nadu has some of the highest depression rates in the nation. Despite...

Spatio-temporal variability of land surface temperature and its relationships with spectral indices in Imphal city, Manipur

Land surface temperature (LST) is substantially influenced by landscape characteristics, as different surface features exhibit distinct thermal responses. The study assesses spatio-temporal dynamics of land use and land cover (LULC), LST, and its association with vegetation, wate...

Privacy preserving and auditable tax fraud detection using zero knowledge transformer inference

This paper presents the Auditable Zero-knowledge Transformer (AZT) framework for privacy-preserving and auditable tax fraud detection. AZT combines transformer-based anomaly detection with zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) verification so that a tax authority or regulator can verify fra...

The effect of high-fidelity simulation with live actors on nursing students’ communication self-efficacy: a pre-post intervention study

Effective communication is essential for safe and patient-centered care, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs), where interactions with critically ill patients and their families are emotionally demanding. Nursing students often lack confidence in such high-stakes communica...

Self-medication among higher education students: prevalence, risk factors, and health information-seeking behaviours

The WHO estimates that more than two-thirds of university students engage in this practice. This study aims to determine the prevalence, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to self-medication, along with the determinants that influence these behaviors, among higher educat...

Treatment-free remission after bosutinib discontinuation (BOSUTFR): results from a multicenter real-world study by the Spanish CML group

Treatment-free remission (TFR) is an established therapeutic goal for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) achieving sustained deep molecular response (DMR) on tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). However, evidence on TFR following bosutinib discontinuation remains limited....

The Role of Islamic Banking Mechanisms in Achieving Economic Development: A Descriptive-Analytical Study of Islamic Banks in Khartoum State, Sudan (2026)

هدفت الدراسة إلى تحليل دور آليات المصارف الإسلامية في تحقيق التنمية الاقتصادية في السودان، مع التركيز على المصارف الإسلامية العاملة في ولاية الخرطوم خلال عام 2026م، وبيان مدى إسهام صيغ التمويل المتوافقة مع أحكام الشريعة الإسلامية في تمويل المشروعات والقطاعات الإنتاجية. كما سعت إل...