Geoinformatics - Science topic

Background and Purpose Hyoscine butylbromide (HBB) has a low oral (PO) bioavailability. Further, limited data on its activity on non‐gastrointestinal (GI) smooth muscle spasms after oral dosing are available, causing its effects beyond the GI tract to be questioned. This pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) study, conducted using female rats, ai...

Objective Washed microbiota transplantation (WMT) has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), though the factors that influence its efficacy remain poorly understood. This study explores the impact of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms on the effectiveness of WMT in ASD. Methods Clinical data encompassing ASD sy...

Introduction Vaccination remains the most effective strategy for preventing and controlling Japanese encephalitis (JE). The Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) seroconversion has been documented in sheep and goats across various countries, with occasional fatal cases occurring among sheep on farms in China. Despite the widespread use of attenuated li...

Background/Objectives: Health-related quality of life has come to the forefront of the process of treatment. As a non-quantitative value, it requires the use of specialized tools to be measured. Despite the availability of general HRQoL assessment tools in Polish, a specific instrument for children with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders has not been...

Noroviruses consist of ten genogroups, five of which (GI, GII, GIV, GVIII, GIX) infect humans. Noroviruses are traditionally classified based on the VP1 (genotype), RdRP (P-type), or dual-typing nomenclature. However, current classifications solely relying on specific proteins may be insufficient to represent the evolutionary history due to their r...

Background Children born into prostitution often face significant barriers in accessing healthcare, including oral health services. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of female sex workers (FSWs) regarding their school-going children’s oral health, as well as the oral health status of these children in Dhaka, B...

Conservation Agriculture practices in Organic Farming can enhance the sustainability of these farming systems. However, these practices have economic and environmental implications for farmers, which must be considered. In the present study, eight technical itineraries were compared in tomato cultivation. These differed in how reduced and no-tillag...

Purpose Agriculture innovation systems (AIS) examine the complex socio-technical and institutional aspects affecting sustainable agriculture. However, it is predominantly constrained to the formal sector activities in the high-income countries (HICs). The informal sector actors play a major role in the agricultural sector of low- and middle-income...

Objectives: This review aimed to compare the effectiveness of using a dental water jet (WJ) to manual tooth brushing (MTB) alone or when combined with flossing (MTB + F) in improving plaque index (PI), bleeding index (BI), and gingival index (GI) in regular and orthodontic patients. Materials and Method: This review was registered with the PROSPERO...

Geographical Indications (GIs) are mentioned in the Farm to Fork Strategy as able to embed sustainable virtuous practices at the local level, being in line with the objectives set forth in the Green Deal. The inclusion of the sustainability narrative in the GI framework, although still immersed in terminological ambiguity, has been concretised in r...

The economics of Pakistan's livestock industry as a whole, as well as the productivity of grazing animals, are seriously threatened by gastrointestinal (GI) parasites. The purpose of this study was to find out how common GI parasites were in sheep, goats, and cows in Tehsil Domel, District Bannu, Pakistan. The study investigated 131 fecal samples f...

This research explores the regulatory challenges in protecting a significant Geographical Indication (GI) of Bangladesh, which is the Tangail saree. Using the doctrinal method of legal research and evaluating primary sources of legal research such as the IPR laws of Bangladesh and international IPR instruments, the author conducted this comprehensi...

Introduction and purposeGlucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP – 1 RAs) are indicated in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity because of their high efficacy in controlling blood glucose levels and inducing weight loss. Patients may develop gastrointestinal adverse effects (GI AEs) such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation and, less com...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a urease-producing bacterium that has a tendency to colonize the gastric mucosa. H. pylori can cause atrophic gastritis and gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM). H. pylori has also been associated with MALT lymphoma, which is an extranodal marginal zone lymphoma. The gold standard for the diagnosis of H. pylori is...

Purpose: Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is a non-invasive technology used for diagnosing gastrointestinal abnormalities. A single examination generates ∼55;000 images, making manual review both time-consuming and costly for doctors. Therefore, the development of computer vision-assisted systems is highly desirable to aid in the diagnostic process...

Background This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding whole-course management among patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. Methods This cross-sectional study enrolled patients with GI cancers at the Inner Mongolia Hospital of Peking University Cancer Hospital between November 2023 and April 2024....

The main research question which the document intends to address is “Does the Usage of digital payment systems lead to better financial traceability; will it impact SME business clans credit access in Sri Lanka?” This study examines the transformative impact of Usage of Digital Payment Systems (UDPS) on Small and Medium Enterprises' (SMEs) credit a...

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to test the impact of the gingival chemical–mechanical retraction procedure on the value of the gingival index (GI) and salivary concentrations of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor α (TNF-α). The importance of this clinical study is that it provides an exact conclusion regarding the...

Background and Aims Infants often experience gastro‐intestinal (GI) symptoms whereby their nutrition might play a role in the occurrence of these symptoms. Evidence suggests that consuming goat milk‐based infant formula (GMF) may provide relief. Therefore, a study was performed to assess the prevalence of GI symptoms in infants and the role of GMF....

Multifilm mass transfer theory has been used in conjunction with developing a new in vitro starch digestion model and applied to assessing starch digestion kinetics. One significance of this research is that this in vitro model has similar dynamics, such as similar Reynolds numbers for both in vivo and in vitro systems. In the in vitro intestine mo...

Objective To summarise the efficacy and toxicity of salvage low‐dose‐rate brachytherapy (LDR‐BT) and compare these findings with the published data on salvage high‐dose‐rate brachytherapy (HDR‐BT). Methods We reviewed PubMed and EMBASE for studies published up to May 2024, mainly focusing on recurrence‐free survival (RFS) with salvage LDR‐BT acros...

Optical integrated sensing and communication is one of the most promising technologies for the sixth-generation (6G) networks due to its large transmission capacity and high sensing accuracy. In this Letter, we propose and experimentally demonstrate a bidirectional retroreflective optical integrated sensing and communication (RO-ISAC) system using...

Cancer surgery is a key treatment for gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, a group of cancers that account for more than 35% of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but postoperative complications are unpredictable and can be life-threatening. In this paper, we investigate how recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) can benefit remote patient mon...

The salinity of water and soil is a constraint that has an extreme effect on germination and the establishment of crops. Therefore, it is pivotal to boost crop salt tolerance in global semi-arid regions. By mixing Si in an ME medium, a new complex of nanoparticles (Si-CTS-HPC-ME NPs) was synthesized, and we investigated the role of Si-CTS-HPC-ME NP...

Shen et al ’s retrospective study aims to compare the utility of two separate scoring systems for predicting mortality attributable to gastrointestinal (GI) injury in critically ill patients [the GI Dysfunction Score (GIDS) and the Acute Gastrointestinal Injury (AGI) grade]. The authors note that this study is the first proposal that suggests an eq...

Existing gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostic tools are unable to non-invasively monitor mucosal tight junction integrity in vivo beyond the esophagus. In the GI tract, local inflammatory processes induce alterations in tight junction proteins, enhancing paracellular ion permeability. Although transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) may be used in...

Background/Objectives: This study aims to investigate the relationship between serum fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) levels and the severity of periodontitis in systemically healthy individuals. Additionally, the study examines whether non-surgical periodontal treatment can reduce FABP4 levels, establishing its potential as a biomarker linking...

The objective of this article was to identify barriers to the green infrastructure governance (GI) of small and medium-sized cities in Poland. The GI governance models and barriers to the effective implementation of the GI concept in the development policy of cities were identified on the basis of literature studies. The identified barriers were su...

Introduction: Arthritis has prompted interest in using physical exercise as therapy. This study assesses the effects of low-, moderate-, and high-intensity exercise on induced arthritis in male Wistar rats. Objective: To evaluate the impact of low-, moderate-, and high-intensity physical exercise on induced arthritis. Methods: Twenty 60-day-old rat...

Background Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a widely used treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), combining targeted chemotherapy and embolization. While effective, TACE can be associated with significant gastrointestinal (GI) side effects, impacting a patient’s quality of life. Objectives Quantify the prevalence of key GI complicat...

Endoscopy is a fundamental component pediatric gastroenterology (GI), with one of its primary applications being the evaluation and management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, there is variation in education and experience of gastroenterologists with pediatric IBD endoscopy, which can affect the quality of patient care. T...

In 2024, global healthcare private equity surged to an estimated $115 billion, marking the second-highest total deal value ever recorded. This growth was driven by an uptick in large-scale deals, with five transactions exceeding $5 billion, up from just two in 2023 and one in 2022. North America remained the dominant market, accounting for 65% of...

Background Assess the intake of carbohydrate quality and their association with cardiovascular risk factors among diabetes subtypes. Methods Participants of the German Diabetes Study (GDS) (recent-onset diabetes (n = 487) and 5-years thereafter (n = 209)) were allocated into severe autoimmune diabetes (SAID, 35%), severe insulin-deficient diabetes...

Quality markers and patient experience are being implemented to ensure standardization of practice across gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures. The set benchmarks ensure high quality procedures are delivered and linked to measurable outcomes. There has been an increase in the demand for small-bowel endoscopy. In 2019, the European Society of...

Cervical cancer presents considerable public health issues, particularly in its advanced stages, which require the implementation of effective management strategies. The role of radiation therapy in treatment is vital, highlighting the necessity for enhanced delivery techniques. We retrospectiveselected 15 patients with cervical cancer in FIGO stag...

Background and study aims Endoscopic resection (ER) has proven effective and safe for T1 esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). However, uncertainty remains concerning risk-benefit return of esophagectomy for submucosal lesions (T1b). Surgical series in past decades have reported significant risk of lymph node metastasis (LNM) in T1b EAC, but these rates...

Land use and landcover (LULC) map has been prepared of Kharagpur hill with the help of geospatial techniques to show the characteristics of landscape. A sequence of LULC maps help us to study the change that are occurring in the ecosystem and environment of the study region. The hill is located in Bihar on the right bank of the river Ganges and spa...

This study aims to investigate the resistance of potential probiotic Bacillus species to various conditions in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and their safety characteristics. MALDI-TOF MS identified all tested strains with a good safety score of ≥ 2.0; the strains demonstrated the capacity to pass through the Gl tract, exhibiting a reduction of >...

Objective To explore the risk factors for cardiotoxicity in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) tumors treated with fluorouracil drugs. Methods This study included patients with GI tumors who received fluorouracil at our hospital between January 2018 and April 2022. The demographic and clinical characteristics were collected. The risk factors asso...

Background For delivering high radiation doses to pancreatic tumors, organ motion management is indispensable; however, studies on this are limited. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of dynamic tumor tracking (DTT) moderately hypofractionated intensity‐modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAP...

This paper investigates the critical role of government policies in promoting green development through enterprise-level green innovation (GI). We specifically examine the impact of environmental subsidies (ES) on heavily polluting enterprises and analyze how government environmental enforcement (EE) moderates this relationship. Furthermore, we exp...

Background Stapled and hand-sewn techniques dominate gastrointestinal anastomotic procedures. These techniques are effective but not without flaws. Retained foreign bodies, pathways from mucosa to serosa, and increased scar tissue are some of the drawbacks, and can lead to postoperative complications. The GI Windows Flexagon™ system utilizes self-f...

The work was focused on evaluating the influence of the structure of the protective Zn coating on steel sheets on arc welding. Two types of galvanized steel sheets were used in the experiments, HX340LAD + ZF (GA type) and HX300LAD + Z (GI type), with a thickness of 2 mm. First, the analysis of the structure of the Zn protective layer was carried ou...

Background There has been a rapid increase in prevalence of obesity, and bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment to reduce all-cause mortality. Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) comprise approximately 1% of GI tumors and are the most commonly encountered incidental tumor at the time of bariatric surgery. They have a reported prevale...

Present research has been carried out to study the physical, thermal and mechanical properties of custard apple seed. The analysis assessed the effect of moisture content (7.8% to 30% d.b.) on diverse engineering properties of custard apple seeds. It was found that as the amount of moisture increased, number of properties, including seed length (L)...

Background Ultrasound (US) is increasingly used as the first-line imaging modality for the diagnosis of midgut volvulus, but may be non-diagnostic in some cases. Objective To determine the frequency and factors associated with non-diagnostic US for each midgut volvulus and malrotation in a multi-institutional sample. Materials and methods We cond...

Objective This study aim to leverage advanced machine learning techniques to develop and validate novel MRI imaging features and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) gene data fusion methodologies to enhance the early identification and diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods We leveraged a comprehensive dataset from the Parkinson’s Progres...

Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are significant health problems worldwide. Due to the limited number of national reports among upper-middle-income countries, we aimed to study burdens and patterns of GI diseases in Thai children. Methods: The study retrospectively analyzed data on inpatients aged <18 years provided by Thailand’s National...

Stakeholder demands for firms to operate by paying attention to environmental aspects make firms implement GI and EMA. This can attract investors and increase firm value. This research aim to re-examine the relationship between GI and EMA on firm value and examine the role of firm reputation as mediator. Samples of this study were firms registered...

Objective The study seeks to evaluate the influence of planning target volume (PTV) margins on plan parameters during inverse planning of brain metastases with the Gamma Knife treatment unit, considering various prescription isodose levels (PIL). Material & Method CT scan images of a STEEV anthropomorphic phantom were transferred into the GAMMA PL...

Citation: Beyaz, S.; Cetiner, B.; Ozkan, K.; Sagdic, O.; Sestili, F.; Koksel, H. A Functional Flatbread (Bazlama): High in Beta-Glucan and Plant-Based Protein Content. Foods 2025, 14, 482. https://doi. Abstract: This study focused on developing a functional bazlama with a lower glycemic index (GI) that is high in β-glucan and rich in plant-based pr...

The performance of ghost imaging (GI) is severely compromised by dynamic and complex scattering media in free space. In this Letter, we design a common-path GI (CPGI) setup with dual polarization in complex environments. The s-light and p-light with mutually perpendicular polarization states are generated and overlap in free space in the designed o...

Mind–body approaches aim to improve gut symptoms and quality of life by targeting the interaction between the central nervous system and the enteric nervous system. These include treatments such as hypnotherapy, mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Although evidence is building on efficacy of mind–body approaches, we generally lack a thorough underst...

Objective: To analyze the association between tongue coating status and oral health diseases in elderly veterans in Him Lam ward, Dien Bien Phu city, Dien Bien province in 2024. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study on 129 elderly veterans was conducted from April to June 2024. The decay-missing-filled index (DMFT), the oral hygiene index-s...

The primary objective of this study is to assess the environmental impact of various factors, including export diversification and GDP, as well as elements believed to facilitate this assessment process, such as green innovation and environmental taxes. The study aims to identify factors that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions. It analyze...

This study examines at the prevalence and spread of Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) and norovirus GI/GII in local and imported food products in Greece over a five-year period (2019–2024). A total of two hundred sixty-six food samples were evaluated using obligatory inspections and virus detection procedures, including 202 for Hepatitis A and 64 for Norovir...

This paper proposes an approach in the area of Knowledge-Guided Machine Learning (KGML) via a novel integrated framework comprising CNN (Convolutional Neural Networks) and ViT (Vision Transformers) along with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) to enhance power plant classification in the context of energy management. Knowledge from geoinformatics...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic and recurrent disorder characterized by gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and psychological disorders. Individuals with an external locus of control (LoC), a personality trait influencing one’s actions and outcomes, are more vulnerable to IBS. Physical activity can deal with GI symptoms, preserving mental an...

Diet quality is closely related to the occurrence of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers; however, few studies have investigated the association between the Healthy Eating Index (HEI-2020) and the alternative Mediterranean diet (aMED) scores and GI (GI) cancers. This study aims to assess the association between HEI-2020, aMED scores and GI cancers. Infor...

In this work, the validity of Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM) for measuring the energy release rates for adhesively bonded carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) joints under Mode II and Mixed Mode I/II loading, using end loaded split (ELS) and fixed ratio mixed mode (FRMM) specimens respectively, has been investigated. The G values determ...

The growing urgency of climate change underscores the need for enhanced green management practices across organizations, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of economic development. Green inclusive leadership (GIL) is defined as a leadership approach that emphasizes inclusivity, openness, and support for employees’ gr...

This protocol is intended for the oral or intragastric administration of the pyrethroid insecticide deltamethrin followed by a mixed-meal nutrient stimulus for the assessment of gastrointestinal function after toxicant exposure in mice. The toxicant, vehicle, dose, or dose volume can be adjusted as needed.

Introduction: Dieulafoy lesion is one of the most under-recognized sources of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding (GI), typically manifesting as acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding; endoscopy is usually the first diagnostic and therapeutic modality utilized to handle these lesions by employing a variety of procedures. Case Report: This is a case of an...

Ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid) is a generally used plant growth regulator, but the data on its toxic effects, especially in humans, are very limited. This study was conducted to describe the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients exposed to products containing ethephon. We performed an 8-year retrospective study usi...