Measuring personality in Libyan Arabs: validating the big five aspect scale with 10 factors domain.

Research has developed the Big-Five Aspect Scale (BFAS), supporting a five-domain model that includes 10 related aspects. In Arabic societies, there is currently a lack of validation evidence for a scale with these 10 aspects. Thus, this study develops and examines the psychometric properties of the short version of the BFAS (BFAS-SV) within Libyan Arab adults.

Spin coherence phenomena of an = 1/2 copper(II) system in a polyoxometalate with a less-abundant nuclear spin.

The spin coherence phenomena of a system consisting of a mononuclear 3d transition metal = 1/2 centre embedded in a polyoxometalate with low nuclear-spin abundance, [(-CH)N]H[SiWOCuZn], have been revealed for the first time. Variable-temperature Hahn-echo experiments using the pulsed electron spin resonance technique showed that its coherence lifetime remains at the submicrosecond level even above 100 K.

Nth Slice Eraser: An Automated Algorithm to Ease Editing Workflow of Organ Contours Generated by Artificial Intelligence.

The time-consuming process of manual contouring of healthy tissue and organs in radiation therapy has prompted the development of computational systems to aid and automate this process, such as artificial intelligence (AI) segmentation and interpolation algorithms. These algorithms are useful in saving time, however, they are not always accurate. Fixing such inaccuracies by editing contours is a manual, time-consuming process as no 'undo' feature currently exists in the most commonly used treatment planning system (TPS).

Sex and Gender Differences in Weight-Related Biopsychosocial Factors Among Adults Receiving Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder.

Introduction: Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is the most efficacious treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). MOUD uptake and continuation may be impacted by health concerns, including weight gain, and social factors, such as food insecurity, that vary between men and women. This study aimed to describe sex and gender differences in body mass index (BMI) and weight-related demographic, psychosocial, and clinical characteristics among adults receiving buprenorphine for OUD.

Bursts of brain erosion: seizures and age-dependent neurological vulnerability.

Hypersynchronous and exaggerated neuronal firing, exemplified by epileptiform activity and seizures, are disruptors of brain function across acute and chronic neuropathological conditions. Here, we focus on how seizure activity, whether as a primary symptom or a secondary comorbid event within a complex pathological setting, adversely impacts neurological trajectories. We discuss experimental and clinical evidence illustrating the participation of neurodegenerative and senescence-like adaptations.

Metal-Free Peptide Semiconductor-Enhanced Raman Scattering.

There is a growing demand for sustainable and safe materials in developing technological systems and devices, including those that enhance Raman scattering. Organic (bio) materials based on simple peptides are one class of such materials. This study investigates self-assembled semiconducting peptides as metal-free substrates for surface-enhanced Raman scattering.

Machine Learning Models for Efficient Property Prediction of ABX Materials: A High-Throughput Approach.

Recently, ABX materials have garnered significant attention due to their diverse applications in photovoltaics, catalysis, and optoelectronics as well as their remarkable efficiency in energy conversion. However, progress has been somewhat slow due to the high expenses of the experiment or the time-consuming density functional theory (DFT) calculation. In this study, we utilized the extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) algorithm to facilitate the discovery and characterization of ABX compounds based on vast data sets generated by DFT calculations.

Facile and ecofriendly green synthesis of CoO/MgO-SiO composites towards efficient asymmetric supercapacitor and oxygen evolution reaction applications.

The development of low-cost, eco-friendly, and earth-friendly electrode materials for energy storage and conversion applications is a highly desirable but challenging task for strengthening the existing renewable energy systems. As part of this study, orange peel extract was utilized to synthesize a magnesium oxide-silicon dioxide hybrid substrate system (MgO-SiO) for coating cobalt oxide nanostructures (CoO) hydrothermal methods. A variety of MgO-SiO compositions were used to produce CoO nanostructures.

The combined treatment with ketogenic diet and metformin slows tumor growth in two mouse models of triple negative breast cancer.

Background: Many tumors contain hypoxic microenvironments caused by inefficient tumor vascularization. Hypoxic tumors have been shown to resist conventional cancer therapies. Hypoxic cancer cells rely on glucose to meet their energetic and anabolic needs to fuel uncontrolled proliferation and metastasis.

Reactions to a hypothetical reduced nicotine content cigarette policy among sexual- and gender-minoritized communities: a concept mapping study.

Background: People who identify as sexual- and/or gender-minoritized (SGM) individuals have high prevalence of cigarette smoking. This study used concept mapping to examine anticipated reactions to a hypothetical cigarette nicotine reduction policy among SGM individuals in the United States.

Methods: In 2022, SGM individuals who reported past-month cigarette smoking (mean age=33.

From face-to-face to screen-to-screen: exploring the multifaceted dimensions of digital mental health care.

Background: With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world witnessed an unprecedented surge in the adoption of digital platforms across various sectors, including mental health care. In countries such as Pakistan, where traditional face-to-face therapy practices hold social and cultural significance, transitioning to digital therapeutic methods presents a range of unique opportunities and challenges.

Objectives: This research aimed to explore the dynamics, implications, and perceptions surrounding digital therapeutic care within the Pakistani sociocultural context.

Biodegradable cobalt and tin doped chitosan nanocomposites from structure tailoring to solar-driven photocatalytic degradation of toxic organic dyes.

The primary concern is the large amounts of emitted organic dyes through wastewater from numerous sectors. One of the most hazardous dyes commonly used in the industrial sector is methyl violet. It has been known to cause skin, gastric, and respiratory disorders.

Resilience and Religious Coping in Libyan Survivors of Hurricane Daniele.

The aim of the study was to investigate the mediating roles of resilience, posttraumatic growth (PTG) and religiosity between the impact of hurricane trauma and psychological distress. Using a cross-sectional design, the study involved 101 Libyan participants with an average age of 30.43 years (SD = 9.

Mental disorders after myocardial infarction: potential mediator role for chemokines in heart-brain interaction?

Acute myocardial infarction (MI) remains one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the global communities. A prevailing topic that has attracted increasing attentions over the past few decades is the so-called heart-brain interaction, in particular following a major traumatic event such as MI. Increased prevalence of depression and other mental disorders has been recognized in cardiac patients after MI, coronary catheterization, or cardiothoracic surgeries.

Novel spirooxindole-triazole derivatives: unveiling [3+2] cycloaddition reactivity through molecular electron density theory and investigating their potential cytotoxicity against HepG2 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines.

A novel analogue of hybrid spirooxindoles was synthesized employing a systematic multistep synthetic approach. The synthetic protocol was designed to obtain a series of spirooxindole derivatives incorporating triazolyl--triazine framework via [3 + 2] cycloaddition (32CA) reaction of azomethine ylide ( with the corresponding chalcones . Unexpectedly, the reaction underwent an alternate route, leading to the cleavage of the s-triazine moiety and yielding a series of spirooxindole derivatives incorporating a triazole motif.

Healthy Communities for Youth: A Cost Analysis of a Community-Level Program to Prevent Youth Violence.

Youth violence is a national public health concern in USA, especially in resource-constrained urban communities. Between 2018 and 2021, the Healthy Communities for Youth (HCFY) program addressed youth violence prevention in select economically marginalized urban communities, with the HCFY program reducing the likelihood of youth-involved violent crime. Leveraging costs from program expense reports, this study analyzes the costs of the HCFY program in order to inform policymaking and the program's future ongoing implementation.

Providers' perspectives of barriers and facilitators to scale-up of mental health care in the public health delivery system of Mozambique: a qualitative inquiry.

Background: A central challenge to closing the mental health treatment gap in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is determining the most effective pathway for delivering evidence-based mental health services. We are conducting a cluster-randomized, Type 2 hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial across 20 districts of Mozambique called the Partnerships in Research to Implement and Disseminate Sustainable and Scalable EBPs (PRIDE) program. Following training of nonspecialized providers in facilitation of evidence-based treatments for mental health and informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), we identified how PRIDE compares to care as usual and the perceived barriers and facilitators of implementation and modifications needed for widescale service delivery and scale-up.

Nanostructure-assisted drought tolerance in olive trees ( L.): the role of FeO-graphitic carbon.

Olive trees are known as one of the most iconic crops in the world. Considering the increasing water deficit worldwide, implementing some profitable and empirical strategies can be inevitable upon exposure to drought stress. Therefore, the present study aimed at clarifying the beneficial role of exogenously foliar application of FeO modified carbon nitride nanostructures (control, FeSO, CN and FeO/g-CN) to "Shengeh" olive cultivars grown at different watering levels (100, 75, and 50% ET) in two experimental years (2022 and 2023) and the pomological attributes, physiological and biochemical changes happening in the treated leaves and fruits were discussed.

Drive time to care and retention in HIV care: Rural-urban differences among Medicaid enrollees in the United States South.

Purpose: Less than 50% of people with HIV (PWH) in the United States are retained in care, a key step along the HIV care continuum. We examined the impact of geographic access to care on retention in care for urban and rural PWH.

Methods: We used Medicaid claims and clinician data (Medicaid Analytic eXtract and MAX Provider Characteristics, 2009-2012) for 13 Southern states plus the District of Columbia.

Molecularly imprinted polymer composite membranes: From synthesis to diverse applications.

This review underscores the fundamentals of MIP-CMs and systematically summarizes their synthetic strategies and applications, and potential developments. MIP-CMs are widely acclaimed for their versatility, finding applications in separation, filtration, detection, and trace analysis, as well as serving as scaffolds in a range of analytical, biomedical and industrial contexts. Also characterized by extraordinary selectivity, remarkable sensitivity, and outstanding capability to bind molecules, those membranes are also cost-effective, highly stable, and configurable in terms of recognition and, therefore, inalienable in various application fields.

Use and effectiveness of PCSK-9 inhibitors in heart diseases: A review.

Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin type-9 (PCSK-9) inhibitors have recently used in the management of different cardiac complications. Several clinical trials demonstrated their effectiveness in patients with hypercholesterolemia. However, the effectiveness of these medications in patients with heart diseases is still controversial.

A conformable mathematical model of Ebola Virus Disease and its stability analysis.

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a viral hemorrhagic fever that affects humans and other primates. It is characterized by rapid virus spread in a short period of time. The disease has the potential to spread to many different regions of the world.