Assessment of community livelihood vulnerability to climate change in Vietnam: A case study of ethnic groups in Northern Upland Region.

This study aims to assess the livelihood vulnerability to climate change of ethnic minority communities in Yen Bai province, a typical mountainous region in northern Vietnam. Utilizing the Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) framework developed by Hahn et al. (2009), in combination with the IPCC vulnerability structure, the research analyzes eight components related to household characteristics, health, food, water, housing and productive land, social and financial networks, livelihood strategies, and exposure to climate shocks.

Eco-friendly and recyclable ionic liquid-zinc chloride catalyst supported on graphene oxide from husk for green synthesis of 2-amino-3-cyanopyridine derivatives.

This study successfully demonstrates the application of GO/IL/Zn Cl as a novel and environmentally friendly catalyst for the synthesis of 2-amino-3-cyanopyridine derivatives. Using husk as a precursor, a hybrid catalyst combining graphene oxide (GO), ionic liquid (IL), and zinc chloride-based species (Zn Cl ) was produced, exhibiting higher catalytic activity, better selectivity, and outstanding recyclability. The structural and morphological features of GO/IL/Zn Cl were investigated using FT-IR spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, XRD analysis, ICP-MS analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to elucidate their properties and establish the catalyst's efficiency and stability in organic synthesis.

Preoperative chemotherapy with a modified docetaxel, cisplatin, and S-1 regimen, followed by gastrectomy and lymphadenectomy for gastric cancer with bulky lymph nodes.

Purpose: The appropriate regimen and dosage of preoperative chemotherapy for gastric cancer (GC) with bulky lymph nodes (LNs) remain controversial. We conducted this study to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative chemotherapy using a modified regimen of docetaxel, cisplatin, and S-1 (DCS) for GC with bulky LNs, assessing feasibility, toxicity, response rate, and oncological outcomes.

Methods: Thirty-two patients who had GC with bulky LNs diagnosed between Jan, 2018 and Oct, 2022 received three or four cycles of modified DCS regimen preoperatively.

Protocol for development of a checklist and guideline for transparent reporting of cluster analyses (TRoCA).

Introduction: Cluster analysis, a machine learning-based and data-driven technique for identifying groups in data, has demonstrated its potential in a wide range of contexts. However, critical appraisal and reproducibility are often limited by insufficient reporting, ultimately hampering the interpretation and trust of key stakeholders. The present paper describes the protocol that will guide the development of a reporting guideline and checklist for studies incorporating cluster analyses-Transparent Reporting of Cluster Analyses.

The role of adrenaline in comprehensive management of electrical storms in high-risk Brugada syndrome with rare SCN5A mutation: a case report from medical stabilization to implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation.

Background: Patients with Brugada syndrome (BrS) have a risk of sudden cardiac death, often linked to mutations in the SCN5A gene. Electrical storms (ESs) in this population are life-threatening and typically require urgent administration of isoproterenol; however, in resource-limited settings, alternative pharmacologic strategies may be required. The management of ES in BrS is complex and often relies on case reports due to the rarity of the condition.

Mechanism of shear stress-induced ATP release in ventricular myocytes: roles of pannexin and mitochondria.

Shear stress induces atrial Ca waves via connexin43 (Cx43)-mediated ATP release. Here, we examined whether ventricular myocytes release ATP under shear stress and the underlying and regulatory mechanisms. A bioluminescence assay and the "sniffer patch" were used to measure ATP release from multiple and single murine ventricular myocytes, respectively, in combination with laminar flow or micro-puffing.

Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Outbreak-Oregon, United States, 2024.

In May 2024, the Oregon Poison Center notified the Oregon Health Authority of multiple people with suspected paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) who had consumed self-harvested mussels. Two days before this report, part of the Oregon Coast was closed to mussel harvesting after detection of paralytic shellfish toxins (PST) above the closure threshold (≥80 µg PST/100 g shellfish tissue) in mussels at one site. Following these illness reports, the closure was expanded northward to the Oregon-Washington border to include harvest areas reported by ill persons.

Improving the multiferroic properties and ability to absorb electromagnetic microwaves of NFO/BZT-BCT composites.

Multiferroic composites of NiFeO/(1 - )(0.5BaZrTiO-0.5BaCaTiO) (NFO/BZT-BCT with = 0, 0.

Growth Assessment and Nutritional Status in Children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia-A Cross-Sectional Study from a Vietnamese Tertiary Pediatric Center.

Children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) face significant risks of impaired growth and metabolic disturbances despite standard glucocorticoid therapy. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate growth outcomes, nutritional status, and associated factors among children with CAH treated in a Vietnamese tertiary pediatric center. We assessed 201 children aged 1.

The Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Individuals With Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) remains controversial. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of IMT in enhancing breathing muscle strength, pulmonary function, and quality of life (QoL) among patients with cervical SCI. A search was performed using the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases through December 2023.

Laparoscopic versus open distal gastrectomy with d2 lymphadenectomy in treatment of locally T4A gastric cancer: the protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Gastric cancer (GC) remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. While laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) has been widely adopted for early and locally advanced gastric cancer (AGC), its safety and oncological efficacy in T4a GC remain unclear. To date, no randomized controlled trials have specifically examined the role of LG in the treatment of T4a GC.

Influenza-Associated Mortality Among Children in Canada from 2004 to 2022.

We identified 80 pediatric influenza-associated deaths in Canadian pediatric tertiary hospitals from 2004 to 2022. Children aged <5 years and with high-risk conditions represented 55% and 77.5% of cases, respectively.

Foundation model of neural activity predicts response to new stimulus types.

The complexity of neural circuits makes it challenging to decipher the brain's algorithms of intelligence. Recent breakthroughs in deep learning have produced models that accurately simulate brain activity, enhancing our understanding of the brain's computational objectives and neural coding. However, it is difficult for such models to generalize beyond their training distribution, limiting their utility.

Functional connectomics reveals general wiring rule in mouse visual cortex.

Understanding the relationship between circuit connectivity and function is crucial for uncovering how the brain computes. In mouse primary visual cortex, excitatory neurons with similar response properties are more likely to be synaptically connected; however, broader connectivity rules remain unknown. Here we leverage the millimetre-scale MICrONS dataset to analyse synaptic connectivity and functional properties of neurons across cortical layers and areas.

Retraction notice to "Disaster risk management system in Vietnam: progress and challenges" [Heliyon 8 (2022) e10701].

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.

Silver-free, palladium-catalyzed arylation of pyrrolo[1,2-]quinoxaline C-H bonds with aryl bromides.

Arylation of C1-H bonds in pyrrolo[1,2-]quinoxaline derivatives has hitherto been challenging. The sole method known until now suffers from a narrow scope of aryl iodides, while requiring an overstoichiometric amount of a silver additive and a high-molecular-weight phosphine ligand. Herein, we developed a method for coupling C1-H bonds in pyrrolo[1,2-]quinoxalines with aryl bromides in the presence of simple reagents, namely Pd(OAc) as catalyst, PPh as ligand, KCO as base, and 1,4-dioxane as solvent.

Is it worth it? Land-fallowing and saltwater intrusion control under uncertainty.

Sea level rise and anthropogenic activities intensify saltwater intrusion, threatening coastal and river delta agriculture. Numerous previous studies relied on hydrologic models to understand how and to what extent sea-level rises and the alterations of river flow regimes affect saltwater intrusion. Some previous studies examined how changes in crop mix and land management can alleviate the impact of saltwater intrusion.

Distribution and antifungal susceptibility of species causing vulvovaginal candidiasis and urinary tract infection in Medlatec healthcare system, Ha Noi city, Vietnam in 2023.

Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis and urinary tract infections caused by are common diseases. While the most common causative agent is , other species, such as non-, can also be responsible. Susceptibility to antifungal drugs varies among species, but there is very limited information available from Vietnam.

Electrochemical Synthesis of Zeolite Coatings with Controlled Crystal Polymorphism and Self-Regulating Growth.

Zeolite coatings are studied as molecular sieves for membrane separation, membrane reactors, and chemical sensor applications. They are also studied as anticorrosive films for metals and alloys, antimicrobial and hydrophobic films for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and dielectrics for semiconductor applications. Zeolite coatings are synthesized by hydrothermal, ionothermal, and dry-gel conversion approaches, which require high process temperatures and lengthy times (ranging from hours to days).

Multistep Algorithm to Predict RVOT PVC Site of Origin for Successful Ablation Using Available Criteria: A Two-Center Cross-Validation Study.

Background: Predicting premature ventricular contraction (PVC) origin pre-ablation is a fundamental step, as right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) PVC often leads to higher success rates.

Objective: To compare nine published ECG criteria to differentiate between RVOT and non-RVOT origins of PVCs and develop a stepwise algorithm using those criteria to better determine PVC origin to predict ablation success.

Methods: Two centers were involved in this study, the derivation group and the validation group.

Effectiveness of conversion surgery in stage IV gastric cancer.

Background: For patients with stage IV gastric cancer (GC), systemic therapy is often the standard treatment, but the prognosis remains poor. Conversion surgery (CS) has emerged as a potential therapeutic option for selected patients who had certain response to chemotherapy. This study aims to compare the survival outcomes of CS versus continued chemotherapy (CT) in stage IV GC.

The nightmare of catheter ablation in a young male with incessant supraventricular tachycardia.

A case report involving incessant multi-types of supraventricular tachycardia and acute decompensated heart failure required a rescuing electrophysiology study and ablation. Ventricular fibrillation occurred due to coronary spasm, complicating the deteriorating heart. However, aggressive therapies, including extracorporeal support and the timely elimination of the culprit accessory pathway, successfully resolved the patient's condition.