Academic Articles & Research Papers

Cranial ultrasonographic findings in newborns exposed to SARS-CoV-2: a single-centre cross-sectional analysis

Abstract Background SARS-CoV-2’s potential consequences on the developing brain are still unknown. The aim of this study was to describe cranial ultrasonographic (cUS) findings in a population of newborns exposed to SARS-CoV-2 born at San M...

Dysregulation of Angiogenesis and Inflammatory Genes in Endometrial Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Contribution to Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a common, chronic, inflammatory disorder in women, characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus cavity. The disease affects ~10% of women during their reproductive age. There is some debates on the...

Water and soil pollution as determinant of water and food quality/contamination and its impact on female fertility

Abstract A mounting body of the literature suggests that environmental chemicals found in food and water could affect female reproduction. Many worldwide daily-used products have been shown to contain chemicals that could incur adverse repr...

Review on: Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

One of the biggest health issues facing women in their childbearing years worldwide is polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. PCOS is a prevalent endocrine condition with well-known negative effects on metabolism, reproduction, and cardiovas...

Flexural Behaviour of Corroded RC Beams Strengthened with CFRCM: Refined Modelling, Parametric Analysis, and Design Assessment

Reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with carbon-fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (CFRCM) systems have shown potential for restoring flexural performance, yet their effectiveness under different corrosion levels remains insuffic...

Modeling antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV: a cross-sectional study at Pantang Hospital, Ghana

Abstract Background Poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) continues to undermine HIV treatment outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana. Objective This study aimed to quantify ART treatment adherence among people living with...

Factors Affecting High Body Weight Variability

Background : High body weight variability (BWV) is associated with many metabolic and cardiovascular diseases in adults. The study was designed to explore the baseline characteristics associated with high BWV. Methods : Using a nationally r...

Studies on the male and female copulatory apparatus of Trichuris globulosa (Nematoda, Trichuridae)

Sex differences in nest attention against simulated conspecific intrusions in the Saffron Finch ( Sicalis flaveola pelzelni )

Nest attention has a strong effect on nestling survival and is essential for the reproductive success of the parents. Secondary cavity nesters compete intensively for access to cavities and face high risk of nest usurpation by conspecifics....

Da vedersi «anche a costo di grave sacrificio». I cattolici e lo spogliarello nell'Italia degli anni Cinquanta

The article focuses on the representation of striptease in Italy in the late 50s. While the unveiling of the female body became more and more pervasive - in posters, in magazines, in theaters, in cinematography - Italian moralists sought st...

HABBO (M)HOTEL - A Tale on Abstract Sex and Early Digital Girlhood Erotics

This paper proposes a media-archaeological exploration of early digital desire, focusing on the experiences of teenage girls and femme-identifying youth in the early 2000s Italian context. Situated against the patriarchal and hypersexualize...

Trajetória artística de Alphonsus Benetti

Com a presente investigação pretende-se conhecer e divulgar a trajetória artística de Alfonso Benetti, pintor conhecido nacional e internacionalmente pela sua produção de grande porte na esfera da pintura. O referido artista é Coordenador d...

Mihail Statnîi. Archetypes, Memory, and Tradition in the Contemporary Visual Discourse

Through iconological and semiotic analysis, the study reveals the artistic universe of Mihail Statnîi, where rural memory, cultural archetypes, and tradition shape the foundation of a contemporary visual discourse. His roots in the ethos of...

Ane Lekuona-Mariscal. Hacia una historia feminista del arte del País Vasco. Trazando nuevas genealogías 1950-1972. Granada: Comares, 2024. 268 pp.

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Study of a constrained finite element elbow prosthesis: the influence of the implant placement

Abstract Background The functional results of total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) are controversial and the medium- to long-term revision rates are relatively high. The aim of the present study was to analyze the stresses of TEA in its classic c...

Feeding Pasteurized Waste Milk to Preweaned Dairy Calves Changes Fecal and Upper Respiratory Tract Microbiota

In the present study bacterial communities from both, the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract of pre-weaned dairy calves fed two different milk-feeding programs were characterized using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Twenty female Holstein ca...

Melatonin Regulates Lipid Metabolism in Porcine Cumulus–Oocyte Complexes via the Melatonin Receptor 2

Previous studies suggest that the inclusion of melatonin (MTn) in in vitro maturation protocols improves the developmental competence of oocytes by scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, the molecular mechanisms integrating mela...

Intersecting inequalities in experiences of violence among Brazilian adults: a multilevel analysis of individual heterogeneity and discriminatory accuracy (MAIHDA) of the 2019 National Health Survey

Abstract Introduction Existing quantitative studies of violence victimization in Brazil often examine individual demographic and socioeconomic risk factors, limiting insight into how identities can intersect to co-produce vulnerability or r...

Screen Out Anaemia Among Adolescent Boys as Well!

Background: Adolescence – a period of transition between childhood and adulthood is a significant period of human growth and maturation. Adolescents represent about a fifth of India’s population. Many studies in recent times have highlighte...

Attribute-Based Management of Secure Kubernetes Cloud Bursting

In modern cloud computing, the need for flexible and scalable orchestration of services, combined with robust security measures, is paramount. In this paper, we propose an innovative approach for managing secure cloud bursting in Kubernetes...