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Factors Influencing Occupational Stress of State Security Forces During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review.

Risk Manag Healthc Policy

November 2024

Department of Sociology, Social Work and Public Health, Faculty of Labour Sciences, University of Huelva, Huelva, Spain.

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  • This review aimed to evaluate the factors affecting the occupational stress of state security forces during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • A comprehensive scoping review included 26 studies, revealing that stress levels among police officers ranged from 22% to 87.2%, influenced by factors like lack of protective equipment, long hours, and fear of contagion.
  • The study concluded that both organizational and personal factors played a significant role in stress levels, highlighting the need for measures to reduce these stressors.
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Objective: Mechanically ventilated patients experience significant suffering in intensive care units (ICUs). Recognising and understanding these patients' distressing experiences can greatly improve the quality of care provided. This study aims to explore the lived experiences of conscious intubated patients in ICUs in Iran.

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  • The paper discusses a new equation for analyzing solitary wave propagation in thin-film ferroelectric materials, important for modern electronics.
  • The authors employ the Paul-Painlevé approach to derive analytical solutions, utilizing techniques like the -expansion and G-expansion methods.
  • Results include various bright and periodic wave solutions, supported by graphical simulations in 2D and 3D, showcasing the methods' effectiveness in addressing nonlinear mathematical problems.
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This study provides thorough computational and experimental assessments of four types of novel synthesized thiosemicarbazones. The compounds were effectively synthesized using a condensation reaction between thiosemicarbazide and fluorenone, producing a remarkable range of 70-88%. Additional chemical structures were examined utilizing spectroscopic methods, including Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), NMR spectroscopy, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy.

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  • This study presents a green method for synthesizing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) leaf extract, showcasing an eco-friendly approach to nanotechnology.
  • The synthesized CP@AgNPs were characterized using various techniques and demonstrated a size of 8 nm and a strong absorption peak at 450 nm, indicating their potential for environmental and biomedical applications.
  • In experimental applications, these nanoparticles showed 85% efficiency in degrading the dye methyl orange, effective anti-biofilm properties against common bacteria, and significant antioxidant activity, outperforming the raw leaf extract, suggesting their usefulness in pollution reduction and healthcare.
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Understanding progress and challenges in women's health and wellbeing in exemplar countries: a time-series study identifying positive outliers.

Lancet Glob Health

December 2024

Centre for Global Child Health, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada; Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. Electronic address:

Background: Women's health and wellbeing (WHW) forms a multidimensional continuum across the life course, with intersecting power dynamics including socioeconomic and ethnic positioning. The WHW Exemplars project uses robust quantitative approaches to identify best-performing low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) in improving WHW across the entire life course.

Methods: Using the life course approach, we created a list of 32 cross-sectional indicators belonging to nine dimensions based on a conceptual framework to assess progress in WHW.

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Hirschsprung disease, a congenital disease characterized by the absence of ganglion cells, presents significant surgical challenges. Addressing a critical gap in intraoperative diagnostics, we introduce transformative artificial intelligence approach that significantly enhances the detection of ganglion cells in frozen sections. The data set comprises 366 frozen and 302 formalin-fixed-paraffin-embedded hematoxylin and eosin-stained slides obtained from 164 patients from 3 centers.

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Enhancing wound healing via modulation of autophagy-induced apoptosis: the role of nicotinamide riboside and resveratrol in streptozotocin-treated diabetic rat.

J Nutr Biochem

November 2024

Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Department of Dermatology, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran. Electronic address:

Impaired wound healing from diabetes mellitus (DM) causes lower limb amputations, posing clinical, social, and economic issues. Hypoxia and advanced glycation end products cause autophagy and apoptosis dysregulation, which delays wound healing. The study will test systemic and topical Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) and Resveratrol (RSV) for the capacity to modulate autophagy and apoptosis via the SIRT-1-FOXO1 pathway and improve diabetic wound healing.

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The nexus of fintech and water productivity in 11 BRICS countries.

J Environ Manage

December 2024

School of Economics and Management, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, China. Electronic address:

In the context of a global water crisis, enhancing water productivity is becoming increasingly crucial. While previous research has predominantly addressed technical and policy aspects of water management, the role of fintech in improving water productivity has not been sufficiently explored. This research investigates the impact of fintech on water productivity, considering the moderating effect of education level.

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  • Traditional methods for producing nickel nano- and microparticles often rely on toxic reducing agents and solvents, making them environmentally harmful, complex, and energy-intensive.
  • The study introduces a more sustainable method for synthesizing nickel(II) hydroxide nano-microparticles by using magnesium particles in an aqueous environment, which leverages local corrosion and microgalvanic cells.
  • The research demonstrates that varying the contact deposition conditions alters the shape and structure of the nickel(II) hydroxide particles, resulting in various morphologies like plate-shaped and three-dimensional "flower" forms.
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Background: Sports performance anxiety is understood as a tendency to respond with cognitive or physical anxiety in competitive situations where the athlete's performance can be assessed.

Objective: To investigate the role of social desirability and competitive anxiety in male football players with varying levels of skill. The study had two main objectives: first, to assess the levels of social desirability and competitive anxiety in two different groups, and second, to compare the levels of social desirability and competitive anxiety between highly skilled and less skilled players and explore their relationship.

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Developing advanced and economically viable technologies for the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide (CO) is crucial for sustainable energy production from fossil fuels. Converting CO into valuable chemicals and fuels is a promising approach to mitigate atmospheric CO levels. Among various methods, photocatalytic reduction stands out for its potential to reduce emissions and produce useful products.

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Modeling of the Adsorption of Tigecycline from Water on CoFeO-Graphene Nanocomposites.

Langmuir

December 2024

Institute of Radiation Problems, Ministry of Science and Education Republic of Azerbaijan, 9 B.Vahabzade Str., Baku AZ-1143, Azerbaijan.

A CoFeO(11.04%)-graphene (5.45%) nanocomposite was synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic techniques.

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The first metallasilsesquioxane bearing pyrazolylpyridine ligands, the Cu-based complex 1, adopts a cage-like structure with two zigzag-type copper tetramers sandwiched by two cyclic Si silsesquioxane ligands. The four 3-phenyl-5-(2-pyridyl)pyrazolate ligands in 1 exhibit dual (chelating and bridging) modes of ligation. Compound 1 is very active in the oxidation of alkanes and alcohols.

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  • - The study investigates whether the expression of circulating microRNA, specifically miR-223-3p, in plasma is linked to an increased risk of idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss (iRPL) and its potential as a non-invasive diagnostic biomarker.
  • - Plasma samples from 60 women who experienced multiple miscarriages and 60 women with healthy pregnancies were analyzed using qPCR, revealing that miR-223-3p was significantly elevated in iRPL patients compared to healthy controls.
  • - The findings, with an AUC value of 0.658 indicating moderate diagnostic accuracy, suggest that elevated levels of miR-223-3p could be associated with a greater risk of iRPL, highlighting its potential
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Background: Circadian eating patterns and chrono-nutrition may influence obesity and disease incidence. Thus, this study aimed to assess the mediating role of obesity in the relationship between meal-specific dietary patterns (DPs), chrono-nutritional components, and cardiometabolic risk using structural equation modeling (SEM).

Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 825 Iranian adults was conducted.

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The study was designed to validate the previously reported 34 SSR markers using 78 chilli genotypes to detect significant trait specific markers as well as superior genotypes resistant to Phytophthora capsici root rot (PcRR). In this context, the identification of germplasm with higher yield per plant (YPP) leads to hype in stress tolerance index (STI) in genotypes, Chakwal3 (11.98), Greenfire (10.

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Separation and enrichment of Cd and Pb from food and water samples based on a graphene oxide-decorated poly 2-diethylaminoethyl methacrylate nanocomposite by dispersive micro-solid phase extraction (d-μ-SPE).

Food Chem

February 2025

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey; Technology Research and Application Center (TAUM), Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey; Turkish Academy of Sciences (TUBA), Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey; Khazar University Nano BioAnalytical Chemistry Center (NBAC), Mahsati Str 41, AZ-1096 Baku, Azerbaijan. Electronic address:

In this study, a graphene oxide combined with poly(2-diethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (GO@PDEAEMA) nanocomposite was synthesized for the separation and enrichment of Cd and Pb from food and water samples using the dispersive micro-solid phase extraction (d-μ-SPE) technique. The GO@PDEAEMA nanocomposite was synthesized using surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) and characterized using various analytical techniques, such as FTIR, FE-SEM, TGA, BET, and XRD. The optimal experimental conditions were pH 8, 0.

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  • The study presents a green method for synthesizing Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) using the roots of the medicinal plant Sageretia thea, which is eco-friendly compared to traditional methods that rely on toxic chemicals.
  • Analytical tools like UV-Vis, FT-IR, XRD, EDX, and SEM confirmed the successful synthesis of IONPs, measuring an average size of 16.04 nm.
  • The IONPs exhibited significant biological activities, showcasing strong antibacterial and antifungal properties against various strains, along with notable cytotoxicity and anti-radical potentials (DPPH), indicating their potential for medical applications.
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  • Topological indices are constant numbers that characterize a network's connectivity and structure, but traditional crisp graphs sometimes fail to represent complex situations.
  • To address this, topological indices are being defined for fuzzy and bipolar fuzzy graphs, with the F-index (Forgotten Index) being a key focus.
  • The article introduces the F-index for bipolar fuzzy graphs, providing theoretical proofs, exploring its relationships with other indices, and applying it to real-world scenarios like matrimonial sites and gene regulatory networks.
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The purpose of this study is to make evaluation regarding significant issues about the customer expectations and technical competencies for successfully integration of batteries in microgrid systems. In this direction, six different customer expectations and technical requirements are identified by considering literature review results. The weights of the criteria are computed with sine trigonometric Pythagorean fuzzy (STPYF) decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL).

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Detection of Babesia spp., and Theileria spp., in sheep across diverse provinces of Iran.

Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports

November 2024

Department of Parasite Vaccine Research and Production, Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Karaj, Iran. Electronic address:

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  • * Out of 373 samples, 27% displayed piroplasm infections, predominantly from Theileria spp. (78 samples) and Babesia spp. (23 samples), with a molecular detection rate of 38%.
  • * The main findings indicated that Theileria ovis was prevalent, while Babesia ovis was the primary cause of Babesiosis, highlighting the importance of molecular diagnostics for accurate identification, especially in co-infection scenarios.
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  • * A study on adult zebrafish showed that acute exposure to sulpiride reduced anxiety and had tranquilizing effects while lowering dopamine levels without impacting serotonin or norepinephrine.
  • * These results highlight the complex effects of sulpiride and demonstrate the utility of zebrafish models for testing the behavior and pharmacology of neuroleptics.
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