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Understanding health literacy in men: a cross-sectional survey
BackgroundMales have a shorter life expectancy than females. Men are less likely to seek the advice of a health professional or utilise preventive...
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Geospatial insights into Alphonso mango cultivation: a comprehensive land suitability study in the coastal belt of Maharashtra, India
Land suitability assessment is integral to the advancement of precision agriculture. This inquiry is focused on identifying optimal regions for...
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Integrated geochemical and geophysical monitoring for the assessment of natural pollutant mitigation in heavy metal-contaminated areas of South Korea, Deagu
The evaluation and monitoring of sites contaminated with heavy metals are essential for pollution remediation and prevention. In this study, we...
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Study of mercury adsorption using biochars derived from the invasive brown seaweed “Sargassum muticum” as a low-cost and ecofriendly adsorbent in the aqueous phase
The potential health risks associated with high levels of heavy metals, particularly mercury, encompass a wide range of often irreversible toxic...
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The edutainment program on knowledge, perception, and uptake of cervical cancer screening among Muslim women in Southern Thailand: a quasi experimental study
IntroductionCervical cancer is a significant global health concern and is the third most common cancer in women. Owing to their religious beliefs,...
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Temporal changes in the morphological and microbial diversity of biofilms on the surface of a submerged stone in the Danube River
Epilithic biofilms are ubiquitous in large river environments and are crucial for biogeochemical processes, but their community structures and...
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Distribution of 137Cs specific activity in river sediments of the Barents Sea basin (Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russian Arctic)
This article focuses on the study of the distribution of 137Cs in the bottom sediments of Arctic rivers of the Barents Sea basin (using the example...
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Efficacy of relational agents for loneliness across age groups: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundLoneliness is a serious public health concern. Although previous interventions have had some success in mitigating loneliness, the field is...
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Beyond the diagnosis of drug-resistant Tuberculosis in Norway: patients’ experiences before, during and after treatment
BackgroundThis study aims to explore the varied experiences of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Norway. The study emphasizes challenges...
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Application of soil magnetometry and geochemical methods to investigate soil contamination with antimony
The aim of the study was an assessment of the pollution level and identification of the antimony sources in soils in areas subjected to industrial...
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Microplastic loads in Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) feces—targeting a standardized protocol and first results from an alpine stream, the River Inn
Microplastics (MP) are omnipresent in a wide range of environments, constituting a potential threat for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. Effects in...
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Evaluation of natural porous material as media filters for domestic wastewater treatment using infiltration percolation process
Before being evacuated to the natural environment, wastewater should be treated first. Since filtration is an essential technique for wastewater...
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Integrative analysis of Eleusine coracana L. phenolics and their impact on the health and resilience of clams (Ruditapes decussatus)
This study investigates the impact of dietary supplementation with an aqueous extract of eleusine (EAE) on the growth performance, antioxidant...
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Impact of low molecular weight organic acids on heavy metal(loid) desorption in biochar-amended paddy soil
Low molecular weight organic acids (LMWOAs) are important soil components and play a key role in regulating the geochemical behavior of heavy...