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Eight weeks of aerobic exercise, but not four, improves insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular performance in young women
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)Regular aerobic exercise has a significant impact on glucose metabolism and lipid profiles, contributing to overall health improvement. However, evidence for optimal exercise duration to achieve these effects is limited. ... -
A more sustainable future: Can politically connected CEOs spur the nexus between ESG performance and firm financial performance?
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study examines how politically connected CEOs moderate the relationship between ESG and financial performance in Chinese A-share listed companies from 2015 to 2022. The results demonstrate that companies with strong ... -
GATA3: Orchestrating cellular fate through differentiation and proliferation
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Cell proliferation and differentiation are two fundamental biological processes that occur in biological systems, tightly regulated by various factors such as transcription factors (TFs). Zinc finger proteins are TFs ... -
Mindray CL-900i assay: An effective assay for hepatitis B surface antigen screening with superior specificity
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Objectives The chemiluminescence immunoassay automated Abbott ARCHITECT hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) screening assay is globally recognized for its superior sensitivity but notably low specificity. This mandates ... -
Molecular identification and characterization of waterborne protozoa among stranded Dugong dugon
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)The Persian Gulf hosts the second-largest population of Dugongs. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists them as Vulnerable to Extinction species. Incidental fishing, vessel strikes, environmental ... -
Unraveling molecular interconnections and identifying potential therapeutic targets of significance in obesity-cancer link
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article Review)Obesity, a global health concern, is associated with severe health issues like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory complications. It also increases the risk of various cancers, including melanoma, endometrial, ... -
Current status and innovative developments of CAR-T-cell therapy for the treatment of breast cancer
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article Review)Breast cancer will overtake all other cancers in terms of diagnoses in 2024. Breast cancer counts highest among women in terms of cancer incidence and death rates. Innovative treatment approaches are desperately needed ... -
Learning through “Research Cognitive Theory”: A new framework for developing 21st century research skills in secondary school students
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)This study introduces a novel framework for High School Research Cognitive Learning Program (HSRCLP), focused on developing 21st century research skills (including research behavior, scientific identity, and values for the ... -
Influence of nanotechnology to combat against COVID-19 for global health emergency: A review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)Covid 2019 is spreading and emerging rapidly all over the world as a new social disaster. This virus is accountable for the continuous epidemic that causes severe respiratory problems and pneumonia related to contamination ... -
Peak Loads Shaving in a Team of Cooperating Smart Buildings Powered Solar PV-Based Microgrids
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2021 , Article)This paper presents a scheduling framework based algorithm for reducing/shaving the peak loads in a team of cooperating microgrids (TCM) powered smart buildings taking advantages of vehicle-to-building (V2B) concept and ... -
Modelling of Oil-Sediment Aggregates Trajectories Along Gulf of Khambhat, West Coast of India
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Conference)Oil spill accidents on the marine waters impose great threat to the marine organism, humans and economic. Continuous efforts have been made to achieve effective mitigation measures to avoid the damage to the marine ... -
Unlocking the future of healthcare: Biomarkers and personalized medicine
( IGI Global , 2024 , Book chapter)Personalized medicine leverages patient-specific biological data to tailor prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Biomarkers are critical for enabling this precision approach. However, biomarker development faces challenges ... -
Polymer nanocomposite film and coating for electronic and optoelectronic devices
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book chapter)Polymer nanocomposite (PNC) owing to their light weight and chemically resistive nature gains popularity and finds applications in a variety of industries. PNC can be designed with customized properties as per the requirements. ... -
Evaluating the performance of metaheuristic-tuned weight agnostic neural networks for crop yield prediction
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)This study explores crop yield forecasting through weight agnostic neural networks (WANN) optimized by a modified metaheuristic. WANNs offer the potential for lighter networks with shared weights, utilizing a two-layer ... -
Layered homologous compounds (ZnO)kIn2O3 (k = 3, 5, and 7) as novel photocatalysts for visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of textile pollutants
( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)Homologous compounds (ZnO)kIn2O3 (hereafter IZO-k, where k = 3, 5, and 7) consist of a layered structure that features optically active and electrically conductive segments together. Herein, these compounds were synthesized ... -
Energy Harvesting Using Optimized ZnO Polymer Nanocomposite-Based 3D-Printed Lattice Structure
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)A 3D-printable polymer can provide an effective solution for developing piezoelectric structures. However, their nanocomposite formulation and 3D printing processability must be optimized for fabricating complex geometries ... -
A New Method for Detecting the Fatigue Using Automated Deep Learning Techniques for Medical Imaging Applications
( Springer , 2024 , Article)In the human race, Fatigue may contribute to a decline in efficiency. Fatigue is a risk factor for health and a component of quality degradation. The effects of Fatigue include sleep disorders, depression, and worry, all ... -
Theoretical investigations on electronic structure and optoelectronic properties of vinyl fused monomeric and oligomeric benzimidazole derivatives using DFT and TDDFT techniques
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)The present work encompasses the theoretical investigation of 14 benzimidazole-based (seven vinyl fused monomeric benzimidazole (VFMBI) and seven vinyl fused oligomeric benzimidazole (VFOBI)) derivatives using density ... -
Tailoring the Electrochemical Properties of ZnS Electrodes via Cobalt Doping for Improved Supercapacitor Application
( Springer , 2025 , Article)For practical uses, there has been a lot of interest in simple, inexpensive, and efficient synthesis of materials for supercapacitor applications. Pure and cobalt-doped zinc sulfide (Co-doped ZnS) powder samples were ... -
Correction to: Ecofriendly synthesis of Salmalia Malabarica gum stabilized palladium nanoparticles: antibacterial and catalytic properties (Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, (2024), 10.1007/s13399-024-05443-2)
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)The corresponding authorship details were inadvertently omitted during the final publication. Dr. Ahmed I. Osman has been added as a co-corresponding author with the email address aosmanahmed01@qub.ac.uk. The term 'Funding' ...
