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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHormetic Triggers for Intervention in Aging, Disease and TraumaJoan Smith SonnebornHormesis refers to the ability of a chemical or physical agent to condition the physiological state of an organism to tolerate stress with low doses of otherwise harmful agents. Evolutionary evidence shows that the survival and longevity of species hinge on their optimal ability to resist stress challenge. Hormesis is a potent strategy to stimulate latent repair processes to tolerate … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 7,895 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProstate cancer incidence in Golestan province, Iran (2004)Abdoljalal Marjani, Mohammad Javad KabirProstate cancer is the most common cancer in men and therefore represents a major problem in public health.The aim of this study was to find and evaluate province-specific estimate of incidence in males by age groups for prostate cancer in Golestan province, Iran. The data used in this study were collected in a cancer registry program that was conducted by … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 6,804 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImproving Diabetes Risk Prediction Using Ensemble Boosting and SMOTE-Based Class BalancingKittipol Wisaeng, Pankom Sriboonlue, Benchalak MuangmeesriAccurate diabetes prediction is vital for early intervention, optimized resource allocation, and minimizing long-term complications. This study presents a comparative evaluation of traditional and advanced machine learning models for diabetes classification using a structured clinical dataset. Seven baseline algorithms were assessed against five advanced ensemble methods: CatBoost, LightGBM, XGBoost, Voting Ensemble, and Stacking Ensemble. To improve algorithm learning, the Synthetic … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 1 · 1 Feb 2026 · 1,976 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Onchocerciasis Prevention and Control in Becho Woreda, Illu Ababora, Oromia Regional State, South West EthiopiaMasresha Leta Serbesa, Maleda Tefera, W/Michael Moroda BurayuOnchocerciasis is a filarial disease caused by onchocerca volvulus and transmitted by a black fly. Onchocerciasis is a killer of livestock and wild animals so Onchocerciasis prevention and control is helpful for health planners and health educators providing basic information to focus on its prevention and control. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 15, Issue 2 · 4 May 2019 · 7,527 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInvestigating Commuting Time in a Metropolitan Statistical Area Using Spatial Autocorrelation AnalysisS. Hessam Miri, S. Behnam MiriCommuting is an unavoidable issue as living and working are two spatially separated activities for most people. The most influence of commuting is on land uses and transportation systems and ultimately it poses its consequences to the society. Research on urban commuting is one of the most favorable approaches to lessening the impact and intensity of land use and transportation … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 11 Jan 2020 · 7,421 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRespondent’s Perception on Anthropogenic Determinants of Gully Erosion in Upper Imo River Basin (UIRB), Southeastern NigeriaChibo Christian Nnamdi, Oluoyin Adeola FashaeGully erosion has been acknowledged as one of the global environmental issues that affect the region's economy. It is caused by man in his quest to make a living through different economic activities. This research was carried out to investigate the perception of the people in gully-prone areas on the anthropogenic determinants of gully erosion within a headwater. Various economic … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 21 Feb 2024 · 5,545 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKnowledge Practice Gap Among Nurses Towards COVID-19 Patients’ Dead Body Care in a Tertiary Care HospitalGirraj Saini, Mahendra Singh, Prasan Kumar Panda et al.COVID-19 due to SARS-CoV-2 is a global pandemic that presents a serious challenge from many angles for healthcare professionals. The virus causes a potentially fatal disease that is easily transmitted among patients and caregivers, hence specific dead body care is required for such patients. Our study was conducted to identify knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding COVID-19 dead body care among … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 10 Mar 2023 · 5,756 accessesView PDFCite
Research NotesOpen accessIn the abstractA Description of Nail Biting Habit in Elementary School ChildrenYetty Herdiyati, Nasya Daniya MarhaniNail biting is one of the oral habits that can harm teeth and adjust the structure. The aim of this study is to get the data which help to describe the habit of nail biting in elementary school students in Coblong sub-district in Bandung. This study was conducted using descriptive survey method. The samples were selected using a multi-stage sampling … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 5 Jun 2017 · 7,981 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMorphological Aspects of the Inferior Frontal Gyrus and its Relations with Brain Hemispheres and Gender: A Study with in vivo Magnetic Resonance ImagingSergio Murilo Georgeto, Munir Antônio Gariba, Luiz Roberto AguiarThis study aims to evaluate the reliability of an anatomy-topographic location method for the anatomical references that form the inferior frontal gyrus and compare the findings of both studied brain hemisphere as well as the genre. Two different pulse sequences-gradient-echo T1 (T1 GRE) and reversal recovery gradient-echo T1 (T1 IR GRE) were used for such purpose. The sample consisted of … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 22 Mar 2017 · 7,272 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLivelihood and Resource Interaction of Households in Itu Wetland, NigeriaDaniel Etim Jacob, Imaobong Ufot Nelson, Juliet Oluwaseun DicksonThe study empirically assessed theinteractions between the Itu wetland resource of Akwa Ibom State and thelivelihoods of the communities within it. A two-stagesampling method involving purposive sampling of 30% (6 communities) based onproximity to the resource and random selection of 30 households from the selectedcommunities was utilized. In addition, 118 respondents were sampled using asemi-structured questionnaire. The outcome of the … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 5 · 3 Nov 2022 · 5,841 accessesView PDFCite