Academic Articles & Research Papers

Sensitivity of machine learning regression models to data structure and quality in crop yield prediction.

Household food security, food hygiene practices and their interaction on self-reported health among pregnant women in the Bono region of Ghana: a population-based cluster survey

Abstract Background Food security and food hygiene practices can negatively influence health. Poor food hygiene and food insecurity risk poor health. Studies have investigated the direct associations of food security and food hygiene practi...

Prevalence and risk factors of acute kidney injury in polytrauma patients at Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute, Tanzania

Background: Polytrauma can lead to multi-organ dysfunction in addition to the local injuries. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most common causes and contributors to the high morbidity and mortality. Prevalence of acute kidney injury...

Geographically Weighted Regression

In regression models where the cases are geographical locations, sometimes regression coefficients do not remain fixed over space. A technique for exploring this phenomenon, geographically weighted regression is introduced. A related Monte ...

Network Analysis and Political Science

Political science is fascinated with networks. This fascination builds on networks' descriptive appeal, and descriptions of networks play a prominent role in recent forays into network analysis. For some time, quantitative research has incl...

Strategic decoupling through legitimacy: the sustainability-innovation gap in the food processing sector and its health implications

Abstract Background Environmental and public health impacts are critical in the food processing industry. To demonstrate responsiveness to stakeholder expectations, firms foreground sustainability reporting through frameworks such as Enviro...

Use of Experimental Design to Evaluate the Effect of the Incorporation of Quartzite Residues in Ceramic Mass for Porcelain Tile Production

The potential of using quartzite residues in the composition of an industrial ceramic mass for porcelain tile production was investigated through experimental design. Chemical, physical and microstructural analyses were accomplished to unde...

Prognostic techniques for aeroengine health assessment and Remaining Useful Life estimation

Predictive maintenance is the latest frontier in the management and maintenance of many industrial assets, including aeroengines. Made possible by last decades advances in monitoring equipment and machine learning algorithms, it permits ind...

Mediating role of neutrophil-percentage-to-albumin ratio in the association between stroke and heart failure among U.S. adults

Background: Stroke is an independent risk factor for heart failure (HF), and they are both linked to systemic inflammation. The neutrophil-percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR) is a novel inflammation biomarker. However, it is unclear whether ...

A population-based study of the influence of socioeconomic status on prostate cancer diagnosis in Taiwan

Abstract Background Disparities in prostate cancer (PCa) outcomes and their links to socioeconomic status (SES) have been intensively studied. A relatively low incidence rate and a high proportion of late-stage diagnosis have been documente...

Increased prevalence of loneliness and associated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)

Abstract Background Older adults have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and related preventative measures undertaken during the pandemic. Given clear evidence of the relationship between loneliness and health outcomes, it is impe...

In-Situ Monitoring and Prediction of Frost Growth on Plant Leaves Based on Dielectric Spectrum Analysis and an SWT-SSA-LSTM Model

Accurate and in-situ monitoring of frost growth on plant leaves is crucial for disaster prevention in smart agriculture. To address the limitations of traditional methods in quantification and continuity, this study proposes a novel monitor...

Air pollution mapping and variability over five European cities

Mapping urban pollution is essential for assessing population exposure and addressing associated health impacts. High urban concentrations are due to the proximity of sources such as traffic or residential heating, and to urban density with...

Trait impulsivity prospectively predicts lower methadone treatment retention: moderation by pain catastrophizing

Abstract Background Empirical evidence supports the use of methadone as the standard of care for opioid use disorder. However, low retention in methadone treatment is one of the largest impediments to treatment success. Although several psy...

Earnings management and performance of acquiring companies in mergers and acquisitions in Brazil

ABSTRACT This article investigated whether the economic and market performance of Brazilian companies after mergers and acquisitions (M&As) was influenced by earnings management (EM) practices adopted before these operations. Domestic empir...

Weight-loss strategies of South African female university students and comparison of weight management-related characteristics between dieters and non-dieters

Abstract Background Female university students are at risk for weight gain and use of inappropriate weight-loss strategies. By gaining a greater understanding of the weight-loss strategies used by and weight management related characteristi...

Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Moringa oleifera on HIV Viral Load in Adults Receiving Standard Care

Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) effectively suppresses HIV viral load. However, people living with HIV (PLWH) fail to achieve optimal viral suppression and especially in resource limited settings. Nutritional supplements such as Mo...

Associations of time spent on different types of digital media with self-rated general and mental health in Swedish adolescents

Abstract Although previous studies have suggested an association between digital media use and health, detailed knowledge about how different types of digital media impact adolescent health is limited. This cross-sectional population-based ...

The Impact of Residents’ Daily Internet Activities on the Spatial Distribution of Online Fraud: An Analysis Based on Mobile Phone Application Usage

In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of online fraud cases. However, research on crime geography has paid little attention to online crimes, especially to the influencing factors behind their spatial distributions....

Improving stroke awareness through a culturally adapted audiovisual intervention in the United Arab Emirates

ObjectivesThis study evaluates the effectiveness of a brief, culturally tailored educational video in improving stroke-related knowledge among residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).MethodsA pre-post intervention study was conducted wi...