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Enhancing botnet attack detection using a hybrid deep learning model combining network flow and DNS query features with explainable AI for cybersecurity

Abstract The growing dependency on the Internet and the expanding demand for connectivity have led to an increasing threat of botnet-based cyberattacks. Botnets are networks of infected devices managed by a botmaster. The botnets can launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) at...

Male Factor Infertility: Knowledge, Attitude, and Health-Seeking Behavior of Men in a Cosmopolitan Setting — A Cross-Sectional Study in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Background: Male factor infertility contributes to nearly half of all cases of couple infertility globally, yet men's knowledge, attitude, and health-seeking behavior towards it remain understudied in Sub-Saharan Africa, where socio-cultural norms often place the burden of infert...

Estimating individualized gonadotropin starting doses in women with PCOS: a target-driven machine learning model for GnRH-antagonist stimulation

Abstract Background Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are prone to excessive ovarian response and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) during controlled ovarian stimulation, whereas overly conservative gonadotropin (Gn) dosing reduces oocyte yield and efficiency. Th...

Determinants of Successful Implementation of Government Affordable Housing Projects in Nyanza Region, Kenya

Affordable housing has become a critical development priority in Kenya due to persistent housing deficits, rapid urbanization, and increasing pressure on infrastructure systems. Despite government efforts through the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), implementation outcomes rem...

Spine Centers in Northeastern United States: Assessing Similarities and Disparities to Build more Homogeneity Across the Country

PROPOSE OF REVIEW: Spine centers are common, but no standardized regulations govern their designation. Existing certifications are issued by multiple independent organizations and are not necessarily equivalent, while many centers remain non-accredited. Consequently, centers may...

Faithful Representation of Finitely and Generatively Specified Discriminative Theories: An Evoluist Theorem of Structural Fidelity

This publication is the sixth study in the formal Evoluist research programme. It continues the status-diagonal analysis developed in The Evoluist Theorem: Formal Core (I), the distributed and indexed coordination framework developed in Indexed Evaluative Architectures and Termin...

Factors Hindering Professionalism in Administrative Roles in Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

The declining role of professionalism in university administration is due to the rise of managerialism and excessive administrative burdens. This shift forces administrative staff into rigid, procedural routines rather than strategic service, compounded by a lack of dedicated car...

Effect of diode laser on micro-tensile bond strength of hybrid ceramic restorations to dentin using one-step and two-step self-etch adhesives: in vitro study

Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the effect of diode laser irradiation on the micro-tensile bond strength (µTBS) of hybrid ceramic restorations bonded to dentin using one-step and two-step self-etch adhesives. Methods An in vitro study was conducted using 20 fresh...

The Impact of Energy Efficiency Technologies on Productivity in FMCG Manufacturing Plants in Sub-Saharan Africa

Energy efficiency has become a critical strategic priority for large manufacturing plants globally due to rising energy costs, carbon reduction targets, and increased sustainability expectations. This qualitative study examines energy efficiency strategies in large manufacturing...

Emotional responses and perceptions of false alarms in flood warnings and their impact on evacuation action: an empirical analysis of the Kyushu Region, Japan

Abstract Repeated false alarms for adverse weather events may reduce people’s willingness to take appropriate actions, such as evacuation. Therefore, understanding how false alarms influence perceptions and actions is essential for building effective early warning systems (EWS)....

Association between the IL-35 rs583911 polymorphism and hepatocellular carcinoma risk in patients infected with chronic hepatitis B virus

Abstract Background The immunoregulatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-35 has been implicated in the pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Here, we explored the association between single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the IL-35 gene and the occurrence of HCC in patient...

Becoming Mathematics Teachers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Narrative Inquiry into Pre-Service Teachers’ Lived Stories of Preparation and Change

Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly influenced educational practices and teacher preparation, particularly in mathematics education where AI-assisted tools are becoming more accessible for lesson planning, concept explanation, and instructional support. Despite the grow...

Quality assessment of primary health care for infants and young children in Hunan Province of China

Abstract Objective To comprehensively evaluate the service quality of primary health care (PHC) for children aged 0–3 years in healthcare facilities of China, and to identify strengths and existing gaps to provide evidence for optimizing regional child health service policies. Me...

Improving environmental cleaning quality and consistency in a multi-campus hospital using a computer vision-assisted mobile application: a prospective interventional study

Abstract Background Consistent environmental cleaning is essential for preventing healthcare-associated infections, yet achieving uniform standards across multi-campus hospital systems is difficult. Conventional methods, such as manual visual inspection and traditional fluorescen...

Comprehensive Analysis of US Health Care Spending on Injuries

BACKGROUND: Traumatic injury affects every age group, payer, and care setting in the United States, yet how injury-related spending distributes across these dimensions has not been comprehensively quantified. OBJECTIVE: To estimate US health care spending on injuries in 2022 by m...

Part II Training the Human System: Domain-Specific Development and Functional Cooperation

Part I of this research program introduced the Unknown Demand Problem: when the future domain of demand cannot be specified reliably, training cannot be organized entirely around predetermined tasks or environments. It proposed a shift from task-centered preparation toward the de...

AN INVESTIGATION OF LOAD FLOW SOLUTION METHODS IN POWER SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN 330KV TRANSMISSION NETWORK

The main objective of a modern electrical power system is to provide quality and reliable electric power to consumers of electricity; the quality is determined by the voltage magnitude and the frequency at which it is delivered. Load flow analysis is essential for power system pl...

THE IMPACT OF INFLUENCER MARKETING ON DOMESTIC TOURISM DECISIONS AMONG HO CHI MINH CITY RESIDENTS IN VIETNAM: TESTING THE MODERATING ROLE OF INCOME

Abstract Influencer marketing has become an important source of information that influences domestic tourism decisions in emerging markets. However, there is limited research on the role of individuals’ economic conditions in explaining the translation of influencer attributes fr...

Evaluating the Efficacy of Police Restructuring in Kenya Through Officers' Perceptions: Evidence from Nairobi County

Globally, police organizations are facing multiple challenges linked to their complex operating environment. Anchoring on this, police organizations are reviewing their organizational structures and re-engineering them to meet the needs of their customers. This study sought to ev...

Factors Hindering Professionalism in Administrative Roles in Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi

The declining role of professionalism in university administration is due to the rise of managerialism and excessive administrative burdens. This shift forces administrative staff into rigid, procedural routines rather than strategic service, compounded by a lack of dedicated car...