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An Integrated Tracking Technique For Underwater Navigation Using Acoustic And Imu Measurements, Mainul Islam Chowdhury, Quoc Viet Phung, Iftekhar Ahmed, Daryoush Habibi Apr 2026

An Integrated Tracking Technique For Underwater Navigation Using Acoustic And Imu Measurements, Mainul Islam Chowdhury, Quoc Viet Phung, Iftekhar Ahmed, Daryoush Habibi

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Accurate navigation is essential for underwater vehicles like AUVs, which often operate in deep or remote areas. However, complex ocean dynamics, cumulative inertial-measurement unit (IMU) drift, and diverse noise sources often result in erratic and unreliable position estimates. To overcome these challenges, we proposed a method that combines underwater acoustic signals with onboard motion sensor data to improve the underwater position tracking system. The proposed system uses a long baseline (LBL) acoustic array of surface buoys to capture the Time-difference-of-Arrival (TDoA) of a multi-pulse beacon. We extract arrival times using a superimposed-envelope-spectrum (SES) detector, which exploits the beacon’s periodic structure …

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The Association Of Apolipoprotein E Ε4 With Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Mri Markers And Cognition In Dutch-Type Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Maaike C. Van Der Plas, Rosemarie Van Dort, Ingeborg Rasing, Yongxi Long, Erik W. Van Zwet, Matthias J.P. Van Osch, Hamid R. Sohrabi, Kevin Taddei, Samantha L. Gardener, Ralph N. Martins, Steven M. Greenberg, Gisela M. Terwindt, Marianne A.A. Van Walderveen, Marieke J.H. Wermer Apr 2026

The Association Of Apolipoprotein E Ε4 With Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Mri Markers And Cognition In Dutch-Type Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Maaike C. Van Der Plas, Rosemarie Van Dort, Ingeborg Rasing, Yongxi Long, Erik W. Van Zwet, Matthias J.P. Van Osch, Hamid R. Sohrabi, Kevin Taddei, Samantha L. Gardener, Ralph N. Martins, Steven M. Greenberg, Gisela M. Terwindt, Marianne A.A. Van Walderveen, Marieke J.H. Wermer

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Background: Apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype influences the presence, course and severity of sporadic cerebral amyloid angiopathy (sCAA). We investigated the effect of the APOE ε4-allele on clinical and neuroradiological outcomes in mutation-carriers with Dutch-type hereditary (D-)CAA. Methods: Participants with D-CAA from a prospective cohort study, with data collected on history of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhages (sICH) and vascular risk factors, underwent 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to assess macrobleeds, cerebral microbleeds (CMBs), cortical superficial siderosis (cSS), enlarged perivascular spaces (EPVS), white matter hyperintensity (WMH) volume and WMH multispot lesions. Global cognition was measured using Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and …

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Collaboration Between People Admitted To Acute Mental Health Units, Their Family Members And Nurses In The Detection Of Mental State Changes And Recovery: A Qualitative Systematic Review, Karen Foster, Coventry, Yvonne Middlewick, Lindsay Smith, Beverley Ewens Apr 2026

Collaboration Between People Admitted To Acute Mental Health Units, Their Family Members And Nurses In The Detection Of Mental State Changes And Recovery: A Qualitative Systematic Review, Karen Foster, Coventry, Yvonne Middlewick, Lindsay Smith, Beverley Ewens

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Mental health nurses can engage with people with mental health challenges and their families due to their presence on acute mental health units. This presence helps to facilitate recovery-focused care within a physically and emotionally safe environment. Mental health care should be person-centred, individualised, and include wherever possible family and other people in the person's support network. The objective of this systematic review was to explore the existing qualitative literature that describes experiences of collaboration between people with lived experience of mental health challenges, their family members, and nurses in relation to changes in mental state during an admission to …

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The Effect Of Midwife-Led Continuous Labor Support Care On Delivery Mode And Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding In Primigravida Women In Northwest Ethiopia: A Hybrid Type I Implementation Study, Mengstu Melkamu Asaye, Aragaw, Eden Bishaw Taye, Kihinetu Gelaye Wudineh, Sara Bayes Apr 2026

The Effect Of Midwife-Led Continuous Labor Support Care On Delivery Mode And Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding In Primigravida Women In Northwest Ethiopia: A Hybrid Type I Implementation Study, Mengstu Melkamu Asaye, Aragaw, Eden Bishaw Taye, Kihinetu Gelaye Wudineh, Sara Bayes

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Midwife-led continuous labor and childbirth support reduces the episiotomy rate and increases the rates of vaginal delivery and early initiation of breastfeeding. However, no studies have yet been conducted in Ethiopia. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of midwife-led continuous labor and childbirth support. A quasi-experimental study involving 419 primigravida women compared an intervention given by trained midwives at two hospitals to routine at two others. Data were collected from July to December 2024 through interviews and record reviews. The McNemar test was used to compare changes, with a p-value of less than 0.05. Midwife-led continuous labor support increased …

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Australian Best Practice Recommendations For Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (Tips) In Portal Hypertension: A Consensus Statement, Eric Kalo, Jacinta Holmes, Purnima Bhat, Winita Hardikar, Nishita Jagarlamudi, Wai See Ma, Cositha Santhakumar, Scott Read, Alicia Braund, Fei Wen Chen, Rohit Gupta, Kate Collins, Anouk Dev, John Grieve, Jim Koukounaras, Shivendra Lalloo, Vi Nguyen, Tim Mitchell, Nigel Mott, Ashok Raj, Dinesh Ranatunga, Caroline Tallis, Edmund Tse, Zina Valaydon, Marcus Robertson, Diederick De Boo, Enoka Gonsalkorala, Rashid Muddassir, Thao Lam, Jonathan Tibballs, Jonathan Mitchell, Penny Fox, Adam Doyle, Rozemary Karamatic, Gerry Macquillan, Christopher Rogan, Jacob George, Nick Shackel, Stuart Roberts, John Olynyk, Barbara Leggett, Siddharth Sood, Simone Strasser, Radha Popuri, John Lubel, Miriam Levy, Jane Li, James O’Beirne, Avik Majumdar, Golo Ahlenstiel, Gastroenterological Society Of Australia (Gesa) Apr 2026

Australian Best Practice Recommendations For Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (Tips) In Portal Hypertension: A Consensus Statement, Eric Kalo, Jacinta Holmes, Purnima Bhat, Winita Hardikar, Nishita Jagarlamudi, Wai See Ma, Cositha Santhakumar, Scott Read, Alicia Braund, Fei Wen Chen, Rohit Gupta, Kate Collins, Anouk Dev, John Grieve, Jim Koukounaras, Shivendra Lalloo, Vi Nguyen, Tim Mitchell, Nigel Mott, Ashok Raj, Dinesh Ranatunga, Caroline Tallis, Edmund Tse, Zina Valaydon, Marcus Robertson, Diederick De Boo, Enoka Gonsalkorala, Rashid Muddassir, Thao Lam, Jonathan Tibballs, Jonathan Mitchell, Penny Fox, Adam Doyle, Rozemary Karamatic, Gerry Macquillan, Christopher Rogan, Jacob George, Nick Shackel, Stuart Roberts, John Olynyk, Barbara Leggett, Siddharth Sood, Simone Strasser, Radha Popuri, John Lubel, Miriam Levy, Jane Li, James O’Beirne, Avik Majumdar, Golo Ahlenstiel, Gastroenterological Society Of Australia (Gesa)

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Background: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is one of the preferred interventional radiology techniques for reducing clinically significant portal pressures in patients with cirrhosis and complications from portal hypertension when pharmacological therapy or endoscopic interventions have failed or been insufficient. Recent advances in TIPS procedural techniques and stent technology, along with emerging indications for TIPS, warrant a review of current practices and establishment of consensus recommendations in Australia, where TIPS remains underused. This TIPS consensus statement is the first such guideline in Australia. It outlines 69 evidence-based practice recommendations and the evidence underlying them. The recommendations are intended for use …

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Using Social Network Analysis To Visualise Place-Based Partnerships For Systems Change In Regional Australia, Stephanie L. Godrich, Isabelle Chiera, Melissa Stoneham, Jess Doe, Amanda Devine, Emily Humphreys Apr 2026

Using Social Network Analysis To Visualise Place-Based Partnerships For Systems Change In Regional Australia, Stephanie L. Godrich, Isabelle Chiera, Melissa Stoneham, Jess Doe, Amanda Devine, Emily Humphreys

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Issue Addressed: Social network analysis (SNA) is a novel approach to investigating food security systems change in regional and remote communities. With short-term, siloed food security solutions often proving ineffective, this study used SNA to visualise how organisations across a vast area in Western Australia (WA) were working in partnership to support systems change and identify where these partnerships could be strengthened. Methods: One hundred and one food security initiative leaders, representing 148 initiatives, participated in semi-structured interviews. The number and type of regional partnerships were measured, and region-based partnership network typologies determined. Results: Most regions’ partnership networks were ‘Scattered …

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Overservice Backfires: The Impact Of High Robot Attentiveness On Tourists' Discontinuous Usage Intentions, Jinwei Wang, Yingzong Tang, Xin Chen, Songshan (Sam) Huang Apr 2026

Overservice Backfires: The Impact Of High Robot Attentiveness On Tourists' Discontinuous Usage Intentions, Jinwei Wang, Yingzong Tang, Xin Chen, Songshan (Sam) Huang

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AI-powered robots can meet both functional and emotional consumer service needs through proactive engagement. Yet, excessive attentiveness may produce unintended negative outcomes. Drawing on conservation of resources theory, this research employs four studies and a single-paper meta-analysis to investigate how highly (vs. moderately) attentive robotic service influences tourists' intentions to discontinue use. Results show that highly attentive robotic service increases discontinuous usage intentions, and this effect unfolds sequentially through perceived threat to freedom and emotional exhaustion. Furthermore, information sensitivity and technology anxiety moderate the relationship between robotic attentiveness and discontinuous usage intentions. These findings offer strategic insights for tourism practitioners …

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3-Deoxyanthocyanidins Inhibit Β-Amyloid Aggregation, Toxicity, And Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Evidence From Mc-65 Cells And Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Rasheed A. Abdulraheem, Ammar U. Danazumi, Philipp Nitschke, Luke Gray Whiley, Abdulrahman Ibrahim Tudu, Ranil Coorey, Zhoyu Li, Prashant Bharadwaj, Vijay Jayasena, Stuart K. Johnson, Ralph N. Martins, W. M.A.D.Binosha Fernando Apr 2026

3-Deoxyanthocyanidins Inhibit Β-Amyloid Aggregation, Toxicity, And Mitochondrial Dysfunction: Evidence From Mc-65 Cells And Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Rasheed A. Abdulraheem, Ammar U. Danazumi, Philipp Nitschke, Luke Gray Whiley, Abdulrahman Ibrahim Tudu, Ranil Coorey, Zhoyu Li, Prashant Bharadwaj, Vijay Jayasena, Stuart K. Johnson, Ralph N. Martins, W. M.A.D.Binosha Fernando

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Accumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ42) senile plaques in the brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Although some drug have been approvaled recently, none has demonstrated robust disease-modifying outcome. The 3-deoxyanthocyanidins (3-DXA) and their derivatives represent a more stable class of polyphenols, present at uniquely high concentrations in sorghum grains. Although 3-DXA exhibit strong potential to modulate protein aggregation processes, their effects on AD pathology remain unexplored. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of three 3-DXA derivatives, apigeninidin chloride (AC), luteolinidin chloride (LC), and 7-methoxy apigeninidin (7-MAC), on Aβ42 aggregation and associated neurotoxicity. Thioflavin T fluorescence assay was …

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Characterising Soil Microbial Communities In Thinned And Unthinned Eucalyptus Forest In Southwestern Australia, Aaron J. Brace, Laurence Dugal, Josephine Hyde, Kristen Fernandes, Anna J.M. Hopkins, Emma Stevens, Gavan S. Mcgrath, Katinka X. Ruthrof Apr 2026

Characterising Soil Microbial Communities In Thinned And Unthinned Eucalyptus Forest In Southwestern Australia, Aaron J. Brace, Laurence Dugal, Josephine Hyde, Kristen Fernandes, Anna J.M. Hopkins, Emma Stevens, Gavan S. Mcgrath, Katinka X. Ruthrof

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Climate change stress in forested ecosystems globally has led to die-off events, and management actions are needed to help mitigate these pressures. Forest thinning has been proposed to reduce competition for moisture between trees, however, the effects of forest thinning on lesser-studied organisms, such as soil microbial communities, need quantification. Soil microbial communities are essential for processes such as nutrient cycling and can be used as indicators of below-ground health and as an overall proxy for biodiversity. This study examined soil microbial communities, and site and soil characteristics, directly at the base of trees and in inter-tree spaces in a …

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Effects Of Photobiomodulation On Oral Mucositis, Oral Pain, Xerostomia, Salivary Flow Rate, And Quality Of Life In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Mônica N.M. Pedroso, Anderson Rech, Natalia Casagrande, Júlia F. Pissaia, Julia S. Zardo, Vitória L. Borges, Stephanie R. Bombana, Cindranne Torres Muller, Priscila Casara, Janaína Brollo, Claudio P. Júnior, Carin W. Gallon, Pedro Lopez Apr 2026

Effects Of Photobiomodulation On Oral Mucositis, Oral Pain, Xerostomia, Salivary Flow Rate, And Quality Of Life In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Mônica N.M. Pedroso, Anderson Rech, Natalia Casagrande, Júlia F. Pissaia, Julia S. Zardo, Vitória L. Borges, Stephanie R. Bombana, Cindranne Torres Muller, Priscila Casara, Janaína Brollo, Claudio P. Júnior, Carin W. Gallon, Pedro Lopez

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Purpose: To systematically review and analyze the effects of photobiomodulation on oral mucositis, xerostomia, salivary flow rates, oral pain, and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer. Methods: A systematic search of six databases was conducted up to April 2025. Eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examined the effects of photobiomodulation on the specified outcomes in patients with head and neck cancer. Pooled estimates (risk ratio [RR] and standardized mean difference [SMD]) were calculated using a three-level mixed-effects meta-analysis. Results: Thirty-three articles describing 30 RCTs (n = 1748) were included. Photobiomodulation significantly reduced the risk of severe oral …

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Liquid Membranes For The Selective Extraction Of Lithium Ions From Brine: A Review, Maryam Gonbadi, Shayan Abrishami, Yasaman Boroumand, Ana Vafadar, Magdalena Wajrak, Amir Razmjou Apr 2026

Liquid Membranes For The Selective Extraction Of Lithium Ions From Brine: A Review, Maryam Gonbadi, Shayan Abrishami, Yasaman Boroumand, Ana Vafadar, Magdalena Wajrak, Amir Razmjou

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The surging global demand for lithium, driven by its essential role in batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and energy storage systems, underscores the need for efficient and sustainable extraction technologies. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of liquid-based membrane technologies (bulk liquid membranes (BLMs), supported liquid membranes (SLMs), and polymer inclusion membranes (PIMs)) for selective lithium extraction from brine sources. These membranes employ carrier molecules such as crown ethers, organophosphorus compounds, and ionic liquids to achieve high selectivity over competing ions through facilitated transport mechanisms. BLMs, primarily used in laboratory settings, utilize various configurations enabling selective complexation and diffusion …

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Preoperative Health During A Pandemic: An Observational Study Assessing Lifestyle Changes In Patients Associated With Covid-19 In Western Australia, Nadine Radin, Dana Hince, Jim Codde, Paola Chivers, Dale W. Edgar Apr 2026

Preoperative Health During A Pandemic: An Observational Study Assessing Lifestyle Changes In Patients Associated With Covid-19 In Western Australia, Nadine Radin, Dana Hince, Jim Codde, Paola Chivers, Dale W. Edgar

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Background and Aim: Healthcare service disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic led to substantial changes in surgical pathways across public hospitals in Western Australia (WA). These disruptions, compounded by restrictions and containment measures, influenced the health and lifestyle behaviours of the WA community, including patients awaiting surgery. This study aimed to assess changes in self-reported modifiable lifestyle risk factors among patients during COVID-19. Methods: This observational study analysed hospital patient data across three seasonally matched calendar periods: Period 1 (January–March 2019 vs 2020), Period 2 (March–July 2019 vs 2020), and Period 3 (July–December 2019 vs 2020). Multivariable regression models were …

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A Supervised, Online, Home-Based Eccentric Resistance Exercise Program For Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, Kedar S. Deshpande, Nosaka, Aus Molan, Isaac S. Raj, John K. Olynyk, Oyekoya T. Ayonrinded Apr 2026

A Supervised, Online, Home-Based Eccentric Resistance Exercise Program For Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, Kedar S. Deshpande, Nosaka, Aus Molan, Isaac S. Raj, John K. Olynyk, Oyekoya T. Ayonrinded

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Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common non-communicable chronic liver disease worldwide, increasing long-term risk of cirrhosis, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular diseases. Although reducing liver steatosis by increasing physical activity can lower these risks, patients with MASLD often struggle to exercise regularly. We examined the effects of a supervised, home-based, online bodyweight eccentric exercise program on liver and metabolic markers, and physical fitness in patients with MASLD. Methods: Sixteen adults with MASLD (24–91 years) were assigned to an exercise group (n = 9) or a control group receiving lifestyle counselling (n = 7). The …

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Federated Retrieval-Augmented Generation For Cybersecurity In Resource-Constrained Iot And Edge Environments: A Deployment-Oriented Scoping Review, Hangyu He, Yuan, Kai Wu, Wei Ni Apr 2026

Federated Retrieval-Augmented Generation For Cybersecurity In Resource-Constrained Iot And Edge Environments: A Deployment-Oriented Scoping Review, Hangyu He, Yuan, Kai Wu, Wei Ni

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Cybersecurity operations in IoT and edge environments require fast, evidence-grounded decisions under strict resource and trust constraints. While large language models can support triage and incident analysis, their parametric knowledge may be outdated and prone to hallucination. Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) improves grounding by conditioning responses on retrieved evidence, but also introduces new risks such as knowledge-base poisoning, indirect prompt injection, and embedding leakage. Federated learning enables collaborative adaptation without centralizing sensitive data, motivating federated RAG (FedRAG) architectures for distributed cybersecurity deployments. This study presents a deployment-oriented scoping review of FedRAG for cybersecurity. The review follows PRISMA-ScR reporting guidance and synthesizes …

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Impact Of Cannabis And Cannabis Legalization On Us Atrial Septal Defect Rates, Albert Stuart Reece, Hulse Apr 2026

Impact Of Cannabis And Cannabis Legalization On Us Atrial Septal Defect Rates, Albert Stuart Reece, Hulse

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Atrial septal defect (ASD) affects 1:11.3 children in some US states; however, the antecedents of these trends are yet to be identified. A total of 1882 ASD rates (ASDRs) for 2003–2020 were sourced from the National Birth Defects Prevention Network reports. A total of 406,893 ASDs are reported. Substance (cigarettes, binge alcohol, cannabis, cannabinoids, analgesics, cocaine) exposure data were taken from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health. Income and ethnicity data were derived from the US Census. Adjustment was performed by mixed effects, survey and generalized additive regression. Causal analysis was by inverse probability weighting and E-values. Data …

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Influence Of Simulator Physical Fidelity And Immersion On Decision-Making Skill, Presence, And Cognitive Load, Zachariah G. Hoyne, Morris-Binelli, Sean Müller, Benjamin Piggott, Paola Chivers, Evan Dekker Apr 2026

Influence Of Simulator Physical Fidelity And Immersion On Decision-Making Skill, Presence, And Cognitive Load, Zachariah G. Hoyne, Morris-Binelli, Sean Müller, Benjamin Piggott, Paola Chivers, Evan Dekker

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In a variety of domains such as law enforcement and sport, virtual reality is being explored to simulate field-based decision-making contexts. 360-degree video virtual reality (360VR) is innovative as it can immerse the user in a simulated environment, present egocentric, stereoscopic vision and allows for head movements to perceive visual information. However, it is unknown whether physical, rather than psychological fidelity, is crucial for performance, and its impact upon cognitive load, relative to immersion. This study investigated simulator fidelity, presence, and cognitive load across immersion (two-dimensional video and 360VR) in an exemplar sport-specific decision-making task. Thirty skilled Australian Rules Football …

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Longitudinal Assessment Of Health-Related Quality Of Life In Adults With Ckd, Owen Ng, Teixeira-Pinto, Anh Kieu, Anita Van Zwieten, Anoushka Krishnan, Kirsten Howard, Wai H. Lim, Jeremy R. Chapman, Simon D. Roger, Michael J. Bourke, Shaundeep Sen, Steven J. Chadban, Carol A. Pollock, Allison Jaure, Jonathan C. Craig, Jean Yang, Germaine Wong Apr 2026

Longitudinal Assessment Of Health-Related Quality Of Life In Adults With Ckd, Owen Ng, Teixeira-Pinto, Anh Kieu, Anita Van Zwieten, Anoushka Krishnan, Kirsten Howard, Wai H. Lim, Jeremy R. Chapman, Simon D. Roger, Michael J. Bourke, Shaundeep Sen, Steven J. Chadban, Carol A. Pollock, Allison Jaure, Jonathan C. Craig, Jean Yang, Germaine Wong

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Key Points: Dialysis linked with poorer quality of life compared with transplant patients and patients with CKD. Quality of life trends were similar in both domain-specific and overall quality-of-life measures. Background: There are sparse data about the change in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) with the temporal progression of CKD. In this study, we assessed the association between change in CKD stages, overall and domain-specific quality of life and determined the factors that were associated with this change. Methods: Data were sourced from a multicenter study that included 1290 adult patients aged 18 years and older across six centers in …

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Space-Time Analysis Of Burgeoning Us Atrial Septal Defect Rates Driven By Cannabis, Albert Stuart Reece, Kenneth Hulse Apr 2026

Space-Time Analysis Of Burgeoning Us Atrial Septal Defect Rates Driven By Cannabis, Albert Stuart Reece, Kenneth Hulse

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Atrial septal defect (ASD) has become increasingly common in the USA and now affects 1 in 11.3 children in some places, but space–time analysis has not been applied to this emerging trend. ASD rate (ASDR) data were obtained from the National Birth Defects Prevention Network 2003–2020. Substance (cigarettes, alcohol, cannabis, analgesics, cocaine) use data were obtained from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health. Income data were obtained from the US Census. Analysis was limited to the Non-Hispanic White population by technical factors. Time-sequential univariate and bivariate maps were prepared for both covariates and outcomes and their combinations. Spatial …

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The Age Of Activewear: Understanding Women’S Casualized Athletic Apparel Habits Through Associations With Psychosocial And Body Image Factors, Ross C. Hollett, R. Sharman, Domenic D’Adamo Apr 2026

The Age Of Activewear: Understanding Women’S Casualized Athletic Apparel Habits Through Associations With Psychosocial And Body Image Factors, Ross C. Hollett, R. Sharman, Domenic D’Adamo

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Activewear has become a common component of women’s everyday clothing, yet emerging evidence suggests that exposure to activewear imagery may adversely affect body image. This study aimed to describe women’s activewear engagement across contexts and to investigate how different markers of engagement correspond with positive outcomes such as fitness behavior, body appreciation, and self-esteem, as well as negative outcomes including media pressure, idealized appearance aspirations, and self-objectification. We collected survey data from student (N = 455) and community (N = 374) samples to assess activewear-related behaviors, including online browsing, social media following, purchasing, and wearing, as well as measures of …

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Upper Ocean Cycling Of Iron South Of The Polar Front: Biological Patterns And Processes, Luis M. Laglera, Santos-Echeandía, Viena Puigcorbé, Christine Klass, Dieter Wolf-Gladrow Apr 2026

Upper Ocean Cycling Of Iron South Of The Polar Front: Biological Patterns And Processes, Luis M. Laglera, Santos-Echeandía, Viena Puigcorbé, Christine Klass, Dieter Wolf-Gladrow

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Samples from the upper 300 m along the 52°S band, south of the Antarctic Polar Front in the Atlantic sector of the Southern Ocean, including a 3-week monitoring of a persistent bloom, were analyzed to advance our understanding of iron cycling and supply to recurrent phytoplankton blooms. We measured dissolved Fe (dFe, <0.2 μm) and labile particulate iron using a mild acid leach (pLFe48h) targeting primarily detrital and fecal material. Particulate iron was partitioned into size classes to distinguish small, “slow” sinking particles (<53 μm) from large, “fast” sinking particles (>53 μm), while intermediate fractions were analyzed to investigate aggregation and export processes. Across all stations, dFe exhibited a consistent vertical structure, including a previously undescribed …

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Exchanging Genes Within A City: Analysis Of Pollen Flow Patterns In A Narrow Endemic Plant Species Threatened By Urbanisation, Nicola Delnevo, Andrea Piotti, Eddie J. Van Etten, William D. Stock, David L. Field, Margaret Byrne Apr 2026

Exchanging Genes Within A City: Analysis Of Pollen Flow Patterns In A Narrow Endemic Plant Species Threatened By Urbanisation, Nicola Delnevo, Andrea Piotti, Eddie J. Van Etten, William D. Stock, David L. Field, Margaret Byrne

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Human-driven habitat fragmentation is known to disrupt gene flow in a wide range of species. However, its consequences for endemic plant species that depend on specialised invertebrate pollinators remain poorly understood. Although honeybees are capable of travelling considerable distances while foraging, many small-bodied native bee species lack the capacity to expand their foraging ranges or cross anthropogenic barriers, rendering habitat fragmentation the most significant threat to these ecological interactions. In many long-lived plants, the time since fragmentation has not been long enough for detectable changes in the genetic composition of standing populations. Changes in dispersal patterns observed in seedlings may …

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Self-Management Challenges And Psychosocial Support Needs In Clean Intermittent Catheterization: A Qualitative Study Of Individuals With Neurogenic Bladder And Caregivers, Lianyu Zou, Xiaomei Wu, Shun Chen, Shuluan Feng, Xiaohua Huang, Weiting Liu Apr 2026

Self-Management Challenges And Psychosocial Support Needs In Clean Intermittent Catheterization: A Qualitative Study Of Individuals With Neurogenic Bladder And Caregivers, Lianyu Zou, Xiaomei Wu, Shun Chen, Shuluan Feng, Xiaohua Huang, Weiting Liu

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Background – Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) is widely regarded as the preferred approach to bladder management for individuals with neurogenic bladder (NB). Nevertheless, a considerable gap persists between evidence and clinical practice: patients and caregivers frequently encounter self-management barriers that compromise clinical outcomes during CIC. This qualitative study explores these barriers to provide an empirical foundation for developing tailored strategies that improve quality of care. Design – A descriptive qualitative study. Methods – From August to October 2025, a convenience sampling method was employed to recruit 16 participants individuals with NB or their long-term caregivers from the Department of Rehabilitation …

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Assessment Of Thickness-Dependent Recombination Mechanisms And Realistic Performance Limits In Csbi₃I₁₀ Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells, Samiul Sadek, Ayan Saha, Jegadesan Subbiah, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Mohammad Junaebur Rashid, Mohammad Aminul Islam, Gufran Umar Alam Shaikh, Wan Zulhafizhazuan Bin Wan Jusoh, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Puvaneswaran Chelvanathan, Mohd Adib Ibrahim Apr 2026

Assessment Of Thickness-Dependent Recombination Mechanisms And Realistic Performance Limits In Csbi₃I₁₀ Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells, Samiul Sadek, Ayan Saha, Jegadesan Subbiah, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Mohammad Junaebur Rashid, Mohammad Aminul Islam, Gufran Umar Alam Shaikh, Wan Zulhafizhazuan Bin Wan Jusoh, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Puvaneswaran Chelvanathan, Mohd Adib Ibrahim

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Lead-free perovskite solar cells (PSCs) offer a promising, environmentally sustainable alternative to their lead-based counterparts, yet their performance is often constrained by charge transport and recombination limitations. This study presents a comprehensive numerical investigation into the thickness-dependent performance of lead-free bismuth-based PSCs employing CsBi₃I₁₀ as the absorber layer. Through systematic variation of the absorber, electron transport layer (ETL), and hole transport layer (HTL) thicknesses within a planar FTO/TiO₂/CsBi₃I₁₀/Spiro-OMeTAD/Ag architecture modeled using SCAPS-1D, an optimal absorber thickness range of 0.5–1.0 µm is identified. Under idealized conditions, a peak power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 21.62% is predicted, primarily to illustrate thickness-dependent trends. …

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Development, Performance Analysis And Application Of Polymer Inclusion Membranes: A Critical Review, Shayan Abrishami, Mahsa Golmohammadi, Matthew Myers, Masoumeh Zargar, Antonia Pérez De Los Ríos, Francisco José Hernández-Fernández, Amir Razmjou Apr 2026

Development, Performance Analysis And Application Of Polymer Inclusion Membranes: A Critical Review, Shayan Abrishami, Mahsa Golmohammadi, Matthew Myers, Masoumeh Zargar, Antonia Pérez De Los Ríos, Francisco José Hernández-Fernández, Amir Razmjou

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Polymer Inclusion Membranes (PIMs) have emerged as sustainable separation platforms that integrate carrier-mediated selectivity within stable polymeric matrices, eliminating drawbacks of conventional solvent extraction such as solvent loss and emulsion formation. This review examines the fundamental principles, recent developments, and performance characteristics of PIMs, emphasizing design, fabrication, and operational optimization. The three essential components, base polymers, plasticizers, and carriers are systematically analysed alongside their synergistic effects on membrane stability, selectivity, and transport efficiency. Emerging materials including ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents as dual-function plasticizers/carriers receive particular attention. Preparation methods are critically evaluated, including solution casting, phase inversion, and thermal …

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Zwitterionic And Anionic Ultrafiltration Membrane Modification For Efficient, Fouling-Resistant Microalgae Harvesting, Victor Okorie Mkpuma, Mohadeseh Najafi, Javad Farahbakhsh, Masoumeh Zargar, Navid Reza Moheimani, Houda Ennaceri Apr 2026

Zwitterionic And Anionic Ultrafiltration Membrane Modification For Efficient, Fouling-Resistant Microalgae Harvesting, Victor Okorie Mkpuma, Mohadeseh Najafi, Javad Farahbakhsh, Masoumeh Zargar, Navid Reza Moheimani, Houda Ennaceri

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Membrane surface modification is a promising strategy for fouling mitigation in membrane-based microalgae filtration, primarily by limiting the interactions between the membrane surface and the foulant particles. This study investigated the effectiveness of modified membranes in filtering Chlorella sp. MUR 269. First, three polyethersulfone membranes with varying pore sizes were evaluated to determine the influence of pore size on filtration performance and fouling behavior. The ultrafiltration membrane that exhibited the best performance was subsequently modified using two functional monomers: the zwitterionic [2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl]dimethyl (3-sulfopropyl) ammonium hydroxide and the negatively charged mono-2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl succinate (MMS). The filtration performance and fouling resistance of the …

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Utilizing And Optimizing Forecasting Models For Nursing Demand: A Narrative Review, Kalpana Singh, Liyan Ajit D. Souza, Ananth Nazarene, Amane Mounia, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Ahmad Mousa, Rebecca Rejo George, Abdulqadir J. Nahwan Apr 2026

Utilizing And Optimizing Forecasting Models For Nursing Demand: A Narrative Review, Kalpana Singh, Liyan Ajit D. Souza, Ananth Nazarene, Amane Mounia, Mahmoud Abdelwahab Khedr, Ahmad Mousa, Rebecca Rejo George, Abdulqadir J. Nahwan

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Accurately forecasting nursing demand is essential for effective workforce planning in the context of increasing patient volumes and the growing complexity of healthcare systems. Reliable forecasting supports optimal staffing, enhances patient care quality, and reduces operational risks. However, traditional forecasting approaches are increasingly challenged by evolving clinical demands, rising chronic disease burden, and rapid technological advancements. Aim: This narrative review aimed to (1) map existing models used for predicting nursing demand, (2) identify key predictive methodologies, data inputs, and evaluation metrics, and (3) highlight existing gaps and implications for healthcare policy and workforce management. Methods: A comprehensive narrative literature …

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Length And Framing Of Anti-Junk Food Ads Impact Inclinations To Consume Junk Food Among Normal Weight, Overweight, And Adults With Obesity, Ross C. Hollett, Brennen Mills, Stephanie L. Godrich, Julia Butt, Gina S.A. Trapp Apr 2026

Length And Framing Of Anti-Junk Food Ads Impact Inclinations To Consume Junk Food Among Normal Weight, Overweight, And Adults With Obesity, Ross C. Hollett, Brennen Mills, Stephanie L. Godrich, Julia Butt, Gina S.A. Trapp

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Unrestricted junk food advertising increases the risk of short-term junk food consumption among viewers. We aimed to estimate the impact of junk food and anti-junk food advertisements differing in length and framing on junk food consumption inclinations. Methods: Adult participants (N = 505) were exposed to a randomly selected junk food advertisement or anti-junk food advertisement and reported their immediate craving and consumption intentions. These responses were separately analysed for two groups based on Body Mass Index (BMI): participants classified as within the normal range (18.5–25), and a combined group with BMI values indicating either overweight (25+) or obesity …

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Dynamic Knowledge Practices In Tourism Village Development: An Activity Theory Perspective, Xianyang Hu, Jie Chen, Songshan (Sam) Huang Apr 2026

Dynamic Knowledge Practices In Tourism Village Development: An Activity Theory Perspective, Xianyang Hu, Jie Chen, Songshan (Sam) Huang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study investigates why tourism village development models often fail to replicate success despite cultural and geographic similarities. Using activity theory and knowledge management concepts, we analyze two adjacent Chinese villages to trace explicit knowledge flow and examine disrupted tacit and indigenous knowledge practices. Findings show that while surface-level knowledge transfer occurs, contradictions within activity system elements, especially the marginalization of indigenous knowledge and community capacity, hinder effective knowledge application. Knowledge flow is inherently nonlinear and deeply context-dependent. We develop a comparative activity system model that highlights how success hinges less on knowledge transfer and more on the integration of …

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A Flexible Wearable Glucose Sensor For Noninvasive Diabetes Screening: Functional Equivalence And Model Interpretability, Wenhan Xie, Wang, Hao Liu, Shuo Chen, Peng Wang, Yumei Han, Xianxiang Chen, Zhen Fang, Zhan Zhao, Guohong Zhang, Xiuhua Guo Apr 2026

A Flexible Wearable Glucose Sensor For Noninvasive Diabetes Screening: Functional Equivalence And Model Interpretability, Wenhan Xie, Wang, Hao Liu, Shuo Chen, Peng Wang, Yumei Han, Xianxiang Chen, Zhen Fang, Zhan Zhao, Guohong Zhang, Xiuhua Guo

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Real-world evidence for wearable noninvasive glucose monitoring (NIGM) remains limited. To evaluate the functional equivalence of a wearable NIGM device and explore its utility for T2DM and prediabetes screening. In this multicenter study, 12-h daytime glucose profiles obtained by a flexible reverse iontophoresis-based electrochemical sensor were compared with capillary glucose using functional equivalence. Subgroup analyses were conducted. Screening models of T2DM and prediabetes were developed using elastic net and Logistic regression. A total of 135 participants (mean age 35.3 years; 60.0% female) were included, and no serious device-related adverse events were reported. Compared to the capillary measurements, functional equivalence was …

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Abca4 Versus Prph2-Associated Retinopathy: Clinical And Electrophysiological Findings, Rachael C. Heath Jeffery, A. Thompson, Johnny Lo, Andrea L. Vincent, Minal Patil, Lorenzo Bianco, Maurizio Battaglia Parodi, Lucia Ziccardi, Carmen Dell’Aquila, Lucilla Barbano, Wei Chao Tang, Choi Mun Chan, Camiel J.F. Boon, Jonathan Hensman, Ta Ching Chen, Chien Yu Lin, Pei Lung Chen, Ajoy Vincent, Anupreet Tumber, Elise Heon, John R. Grigg, Robyn V. Jamieson, Elisa E. Cornish, Benjamin N. Nash, Jeremy Chou, Tina M. Lamey Apr 2026

Abca4 Versus Prph2-Associated Retinopathy: Clinical And Electrophysiological Findings, Rachael C. Heath Jeffery, A. Thompson, Johnny Lo, Andrea L. Vincent, Minal Patil, Lorenzo Bianco, Maurizio Battaglia Parodi, Lucia Ziccardi, Carmen Dell’Aquila, Lucilla Barbano, Wei Chao Tang, Choi Mun Chan, Camiel J.F. Boon, Jonathan Hensman, Ta Ching Chen, Chien Yu Lin, Pei Lung Chen, Ajoy Vincent, Anupreet Tumber, Elise Heon, John R. Grigg, Robyn V. Jamieson, Elisa E. Cornish, Benjamin N. Nash, Jeremy Chou, Tina M. Lamey

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to characterize the clinical features, electrophysiology, and variant spectrum in ABCA4- and PRPH2-retinopathies and to identify novel electrodiagnostic biomarkers to differentiate between these two genotypes. Methods. We conducted an international multicenter case-control study of patients with a clinical and genetic diagnosis of ABCA4- or PRPH2-retinopathy. Age at symptom onset, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), electroretinography (ERG) components, and fundus autofluorescence (FAF) imaging were compared. Subgroup exploratory analysis was performed on those patients with a phenotype similar to central areolar choroidal dystrophy (“CACD-like”), those with flecks distributed throughout the posterior pole (“fleck-like”) and a healthy …

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