Operationalising Multisector partnerships: A Theory of Action and Reflection tool for zoonotic influenzas.

Zoonotic influenzas are major, ongoing public health policy challenge, not the least because of the importance of functional multisector partnerships (MSPs) for their prevention and control. However, despite years of investment in developing them, many countries have found multisectoral approaches, such as One Health, difficult to operationalise at national and sub national levels. One explanation for the lack of uptake is the limited nature of guidance on the design and adaptation of MSPs that consider local institutional dynamics.

Board members' nationality, corruption, and corporate climate change risk in UK firms: Evidence from OECD and Non-OECD board members.

Drawing on imprinting theory and upper echelons theory, this study examines how the countries of origin of board members influence their ethical orientations and governance behaviors related to environmental risk management. Specifically, we explore whether board members from non-OECD countries, where corruption is often more culturally tolerated, are associated with higher climate risk in firms compared to their OECD counterparts. Using a sample of 77 publicly traded UK companies listed on the FTSE 100 index across 11 industries from 2013 to 2022, our findings show that board corruption significantly increases climate change risk, particularly when directors are from non-OECD countries.

The Hitchhiker's guide to isolated organ perfusion: a journey to 2040.

Building on the established success of hypothermic machine perfusion (HMP) and emerging normothermic platforms, machine perfusion is poised to guide a journey toward 2040, transforming organ transplantation into an era of integrated preservation, viability assessment, and ex situ therapy. While renal HMP today reduces delayed graft function and improves graft survival, the next two decades will centre on adaptive platform trials in normothermic perfusion, predictive AI-driven biomarkers, and unified registries to validate robust surrogate endpoints. Centralised Assessment and Reconditioning Centres (ARCs) will streamline 24/7 workflows, combining advanced imaging, molecular assays, and gene or cell therapies to repair and optimise grafts ex-vivo.

Investigating the role of perceived career growth as a mediator in linking job autonomy, occupational self-efficacy, and LMX to workplace deviance.

Background: This study postulates a theoretical framework based on social determination theory, suggesting that employees' likelihood of workplace deviance can be reduced by their satisfaction with needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Thus, we propose that job autonomy, occupational self-efficacy, and leader-member exchange (LMX) relationships are negatively related to workplace deviance. Additionally, perceived career growth is proposed to mediate these relationships.

Vitamin D and physical activity as co-modifiers of muscle health and function - a narrative exploration.

Bone health requires different factors to grow. One of the main requirements is vitamin D. Much of the regulation of calcium levels also affects muscle strength and function, protein synthesis, and other cellular activities.

Design and characterization of multiwall carbon nanotube/polydimethylsiloxane composite MIMO antenna for wearable and vehicular applications.

A flexible and compact broadband antenna and its multi-input multi-output (MIMO) configuration is reported in this article targeting wearable and vehicular applications. The proposed antenna is made up of multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) working as radiative structure and ground plane while Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is utilized as the substrate. The unit element is initially designed and optimized for the potential application, thereafter, the MIMO configuration is proposed to enhance the diversity and channel capacity of the system.

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Healthcare: A Capability and Function-Oriented Review.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming smart healthcare by enhancing diagnostic precision, automating clinical workflows, and enabling personalized treatment strategies. This review explores the current landscape of AI in healthcare from two key perspectives: capability types (e.g.

Unveiling the anti-diabetic effects of fruit pericarp and leaf radical scavenging, alpha-glucosidase inhibition, pharmacokinetics, and molecular docking of Q-TOF-LCMS identified compounds.

is traditionally used to treat diabetes in Malaysia. However, scientific studies have yet to identify the phytoconstituents responsible for its blood glucose-lowering effects. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory effects of fruit pericarp and leaf dichloromethane (DCM) and ethanol (EtOH) extracts and identify the active principles.

Neurocardiology and neurodegenerative disease: Emerging research on emotional regulation and brain-heart connectivity.

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between neurocardiology and neurodegenerative diseases, shedding light on the complex interplay between the brain and heart. It delves into the nervous control of cardiac function, emphasizing the role of intrinsic and extrinsic neural networks. The text examines emotional regulation's impact on cardiovascular health, highlighting the neuroendocrine pathways involved in stress responses.

Advancing genome-based precision medicine: a review on machine learning applications for rare genetic disorders.

Precision medicine tailors medical procedures to individual genetic overviews and offers transformative solutions for rare genetic conditions. Machine learning (ML) has enhanced genome-based precision medicine (GBPM) by enabling accurate diagnoses, customized treatments, and risk assessments. ML tools, including deep learning and ensemble methods, process high-dimensional genomic data and reveal discoveries in rare diseases.

Long-term outcomes of surgery for chronic pancreatitis: A single-center experience.

Objective: There are limited data on the long-term outcomes after surgery for chronic pancreatitis. The aim of the current study was to assess the long-term pain relief and survival outcomes following surgical intervention for chronic pancreatitis.

Material And Methods: This was a single-center retrospective cohort study that included 36 patients who underwent surgery for chronic pancreatitis.

Compact Frequency-Agile and Mode-Reconfigurable Antenna for C-Band, Sub-6-GHz-5G, and ISM Applications.

This article presents the design and evaluation of a compact-sized antenna targeting heterogenous applications working in the C-band, 5G-sub-6GHz, and the ISM band. The antenna offers frequency reconfigurability along with multi-operational modes ranging from wideband to dual-band and tri-band. A compact-sized antenna is designed initially to cover a broad bandwidth that ranges from 4 GHz to 7 GHz.

Exploring the Link Between Caffeine Intake, Sleep Quality, and Restless Legs Syndrome Among Medical Students.

Background Medical students face increased threats to their sleep quality and lifestyle health because academic stress and unpredictable class hours create these challenges. Medical students commonly use too much caffeine as a stress management tool, but research lacks data about how caffeine affects both sleep quality and restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms.  Methods The study utilized a research design combining cross-sectional analysis and correlation assessment with a participant group of 300 medical students ranging from 18 to 30 years old.

Review on 3D Printing Filaments Used in Fused Deposition Modeling Method for Dermatological Preparations.

Three-dimensional printing, particularly Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), has revolutionized dermatological drug delivery by offering the ability to create personalized and precise drug formulations. This technology enables the design of customized drug delivery systems using a variety of polymers, such as Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA), Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), and Polycaprolactone (PCL), each with unique properties that enhance drug release, patient compliance, and treatment efficacy. This review analyzes these polymers in terms of their advantages, limitations, and suitability for dermatological applications.

Two walls versus three wall orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To assess whether three-wall surgical orbital decompression confers any benefit over two-wall surgical orbital decompression in terms of decrease in proptosis and new-onset diplopia.

Methods: The systematic review was conducted in 2020, and comprised literature search on Elton B. Stephens Co, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Wiley Cochrane Library, Web of Science and PubMed databases for studies published from 1948 to 2019 that compared two-wall (medial and inferior) endoscopic decompressions with three-wall decompression.

Schematic Assessment of Metabolic Signatures of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Bridging Endocrinology and Internal Medicine: A Precision Therapy-Based Meta-Analysis.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is seen as a health concern globally and is identified via complex interactions of metabolic dysfunctions. Metabolomic and lipidomic profiling has been emerged as a promising tool for non-invasive diagnosis and precision therapy. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the affect of metabolic signatures associated with NAFLD progression and their utility in paving path for precision medicine.

The Schematic Assessment of Vitamin D Deficiency in Relation to Autoimmune Disorders and Its Implications in Internal Medicine.

The immune system greatly depends on vitamin D for modulating its function, despite the fact that deficiency of this nutrient is now well recognized as a factor that contributes to the development of several autoimmune disorders. This study observed the occurrence of vitamin D deficiency among autoimmune disease patients and investigated its implications in internal medicine. Two medical research investigators searched through several electronic databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for studies ranging from 2018 to 2025.

Exploring Internal Medicine by a Comparative Schematic Analysis of the Long-Term Outcomes of Anticoagulation Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia with increased risks of stroke and other cardiovascular complications. This research examined the long-term outcomes of anticoagulation therapy in AF patients, focusing on its benefits for stroke reduction, bleeding hazards, and survival rates. Researchers conducted an extensive literature search that combined PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar to retrieve publications from 2015 to 2025.

Materials-Driven Advancements in Chipless Radio-Frequency Identification and Antenna Technologies.

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the technical characteristics of advanced versatile materials used in chipless radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags and antennas. The focus is on materials that are used as radiators and substrates. Crucial aspects include flexibility, weight, size, gain, environmental sustainability, efficiency, fabrication time and type, and cost.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices related to Among General Population of Karachi, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Naegleria fowleri, a "brain-eating" amoeba, is the cause of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. It spreads through the nasal route via contaminated water sources and invades the central nervous system.

Purpose: The objective of our study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices about N.

Serum Vitamin D levels in males with premature androgenetic alopecia: a prospective case-control study.

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), the predominant form of hair loss, affects a significant global population. While emerging research suggests a potential correlation between serum vitamin D levels and AGA severity, the current body of evidence remains inconclusive, necessitating further investigation to elucidate this relationship and its clinical implications.

Revolutionizing Medicine: Chatbots as Catalysts for Improved Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Support.

Chatbots have emerged as one of the revolutionary tools in healthcare that combine artificial intelligence to improve patient engagement in diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and support. In this review, the application of chatbots in medicine over the past two decades is discussed, focusing on their application in several aspects of medicine, including oncology, psychiatry, and chronic disease management. A total of 38 clinically relevant studies were identified from a comprehensive literature search.

Nondestructive Electrochemical Identification of Lithium Plating in High-Energy Automotive Batteries.

In this study, commercial 64.6 Ah automotive pouch-cell lithium-ion batteries were used to identify lithium plating (LP) by nondestructive electrochemical methods. These methods rely on the analysis of the cell voltage and cell current data, which is usually acquired by a battery management system (BMS).

Development of sulfamoylbenzamide-based capsid assembly modulators for hepatitis B virus capsid assembly.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a leading cause of chronic hepatitis and remains a significant global public health concern due to the lack of effective treatments. HBV replicates through reverse transcription within the viral capsid, making capsid assembly a promising antiviral target. However, no approved therapies currently target this process.

Public Health Threats Posed by Biofilms and Innovative Strategies for their Control.

Biofilms are communities of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces within a self-produced protective matrix. The structural complexity of biofilms and their inherent resistance to conventional antimicrobial treatments make them a significant public health challenge. These microbial communities, embedded within a self-produced extracellular matrix, are associated with numerous persistent infections, especially those occurring in healthcare settings where they colonize medical devices and chronic wounds.