Publications by authors named "H M Cai"

To evaluate the nutritional value and development potential of in the marine environment of Naozhou Island, Zhanjiang, this study conducted species classification and identification, followed by an analysis of key nutritional components. The combination of morphological and molecular results confirmed the identification of the collected samples as . Further analysis showed that in Zhanjiang had a moisture content of 74.

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It remains essential to investigate the differences in phytotoxic effects between conventional and biodegradable microplastics (MPs). Furthermore, the mechanisms by which biochar mitigates the toxic effects of MPs on crops and soil remain poorly understood. The results of this research indicated that, compared to control treatment (CK), the application of 2 % polyethylene (PE) alone led to a significant reduction in the fresh weight of pakchoi by 36.

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Background: Sweet orange is an important economic crop, and salt stress can inhibit its growth and development.

Methods: In this study, we identified AP2/ERF genes in sweet orange via bioinformatics and performed a combined transcription‒metabolism analysis, which revealed for the first time the integrated molecular mechanism of salt stress regulation in sweet orange.

Key Results: A total of 131 sweet orange AP2/ERF genes were identified and categorized into five groups.

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Given the female predominance of thyroid cancer (TC), particularly in the reproductive age range, female sex hormones have been proposed as an aetiology; however, previous epidemiological studies have shown conflicting results. We conducted a pooled analysis using individual data from 9 prospective cohorts in the Asia Cohort Consortium, to explore the association between 10 female reproductive and hormonal factors and TC risk. Using Cox proportional hazards models, cohort-specific hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated and then pooled using a random-effects model.

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Aim(s): To examine nurses' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding nutrition management in hospitalised adults and explore their views on it.

Design: A mixed-method approach combining cross-sectional and descriptive qualitative methods.

Methods: 379 enrolled/registered nurses working in acute or intensive units of a tertiary hospital were recruited between 24th August 2023 and 3rd December 2023.

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