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Prediagnostic blood biomarkers for pancreatic cancer : meta-analysis

Pancreatic cancer is often detected at a late stage and usually leads to significant morbidity and deaths1. The 5-year survival rate for those with pancreatic cancer detected at a resectable stage is 25%, compared with a 5-year survival rate of 3% for those with pancreatic cancer that is not resectable2–4. Some 20% of patients have resectable disease at the time of diagnosis, underscoring the nece

Effective interventions in preventing gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Lifestyle choices, metformin, and dietary supplements may prevent GDM, but the effect of intervention characteristics has not been identified. This review evaluated intervention characteristics to inform the implementation of GDM prevention interventions. Methods: Ovid, MEDLINE/PubMed, and EMBASE databases were searched. The Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR

The Dark Side of Policy: The Case of the Anti-corruption Industry

Anthropologists of policy have tended to highlight the grand organizational initiatives that are quantitative, standardized and bureaucratic. This article proposes to understand these processes using the term ‘industry’ (as in ‘development industry’ or ‘human rights industry’). Used here, ‘industry’ is not a pejorative but a collection of features, the opposite of which could be called ‘craft’ (lo

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Properties of vertebrate predator-prey networks in the high Arctic

Predation is an important ecological process that can significantly impact the maintenance of ecosystem services. In arctic environments, the relative ecological importance of predation is thought to be increasing due to climate change, partly because of increased productivity with rising temperatures. Therefore, understanding predator-prey interactions in arctic ecosystems is vital for the sustai

Risk Factors and Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery : A Retrospective Observational Single-Center Study

BACKGROUND: Acute kidney injury (AKI) following cardiac surgery is a well-described phenomenon, usually associated with hemodynamic changes ultimately leading to ischemic injury to the kidneys. In this study, we assessed the occurrence of AKI in a cohort of patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery at a single center.METHODS: Patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery (coronary artery bypass

A public concern about food adulteration in Bangladesh

The composition of food includes water, fat, carbohydrates, protein, etc. which are eaten by humans to get nutritional value to live life. However, the pervasive consumption of adulterated food poses a serious threat to people of all ages. This situation is correlated to victims of around 2.5 million people annually. Food adulteration not only intertwines with human rights but also threatens our b

Reversibly Crosslinked Polyurethane Fibres from Sugar-Based 5-Chloromethylfurfural: Synthesis, Fibre-Spinning and Fibre-to-Fibre Recycling

The development of recyclable crosslinked thermosetting fibres is an challenging research topic. In the present work, we have designed and synthesized polyurethane fibers from fructose-derived 5-chloromethylfurfural (CMF) and lignin-derived monomeric phenols. The greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of CMF showed comparable results to that of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a hig

Walvis Ridge Hotspot : drilling Walvis Ridge, Southeast Atlantic Ocean, to test models of ridge-hotspot interaction, isotopic zonation, and the hotspot reference frame

Hotspot tracks (quasilinear chains of seamounts, ridges, and other volcanic structures) provide important records of plate motions, as well as mantle geodynamics, magma flux, and mantle source compositions. The Tristan-Gough-Walvis Ridge (TGW) hotspot track, extending from the active volcanic islands of Tristan da Cunha and Gough through a province of guyots and then along Walvis Ridge to the Eten

The Greater Cederberg−False Bay Large Igneous Province in South Africa : A southern node of widespread magmatism associated with South Atlantic rifting

A new 130 to 140 Ma mafic dyke swarm, is identified in western South Africa. It consists of the previously undated Cederberg dyke swarm (CDS), for which we report U-Pb ID-TIMS baddeleyite ages of 131.4 ± 4.5 Ma (Knersvlake subswarm) and 133.0 ± 1.5 Ma (Doring-Tanqua subswarm).40Ar/39Ar dates on these two samples and two additional dates of the Doring – Tanqua subswarm cluster between 128.5 ± 1.4 M

What are the traits of a social-ecological system : towards a framework in support of urban sustainability

To ensure that cities and urban ecosystems support human wellbeing and overall quality of life we need conceptual frameworks that can connect different scientific disciplines as well as research and practice. In this perspective, we explore the potential of a traits framework for understanding social-ecological patterns, dynamics, interactions, and tipping points in complex urban systems. To do so

Vehicle Collision Avoidance in NLoS Scenarios Using Machine Learning-Assisted Positioning and MQTT

Intersections have long been recognized as high-risk areas for traffic accidents, with vehicle collisions in Non-Line-of-Sight (NLoS) scenarios resulting in significant economic and human losses. This thesis investigates a vehicle collision avoidance system that integrates Machine Learning (ML), wireless communication technologies, and sensor fusion with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) p

Wireless Power Transfer System Testing: Optimization & Quality Assessment Using ML

Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) is increasingly utilized across various practical domains, requiring continual development and optimization of supporting technologies. An essential aspect of this progress is the efficient testing of WPT Systems. This thesis explores optimization of the testing process using Machine Learning(ML) and data analysis, applied on historical data represented by test outcom

Exploiting object-of-interest information to understand attention in VR classrooms

Recent developments in computer graphics and hardware technology enable easy access to virtual reality headsets along with integrated eye trackers, leading to mass usage of such devices. The immersive experience provided by virtual reality and the possibility to control environmental factors in virtual setups may soon help to create realistic digital alternatives to conventional classrooms. The im