Effective communication in health information plays an important role in health promotion and cancer prevention. Cancer-related information acquisition can happen via active and purposeful seeking, but may also happen less purposely via the routine u...
12 January 2021
Although the construct of impulsivity has generally been found to be associated with obesity and health behaviors in adults, research among adolescents is more limited and studies have yet to elucidate which facets of impulsivity may be most salient...
Games and puzzles provide a valuable context for examining human problemsolving behavior. We recorded and analyzed the sequence of letters viewed by the participants of our study while they were solving anagram puzzles. The goal was to examine and un...
The localization of gambling establishments is a relevant topic in gambling research. In this paper, we analyze the spatial distribution of two types of gambling establishments—private and public—over the last 10 years in the municipality...
Tirathaba rufivena Walker, a major insect pest of Areca catechu L., has severely threatened areca nut cultivation in Hainan, China. To improve our understanding of the communication mechanism in host plant seeking and mate-finding for T. rufivena, we...
The antennal sensilla serve as a crucial olfactory organ, enabling insects to detect semiochemicals and adjust their host-seeking and oviposition behaviors accordingly. Monolepta signata (Oliver) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), has emerged as a signific...
This paper aims to investigate wave dispersion behavior in the quasi-solid state of concrete to better understand microstructure hydration interactions. The quasi-solid state refers to the consistency of the mixture between the initial liquid–s...
The sensilla on the antennae and maxillary palps are the most important olfactory organs, via which the insect can perceive the semiochemicals to adjust their host seeking and oviposition behaviors. The oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel...
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted healthcare-seeking behaviors, leading to delayed cancer diagnoses due to hospital-related anxiety. This case highlights the severe consequences of delayed medical consultation in a patient with advance...
1 October 2022
Migrant domestic workers (MDWs) in Hong Kong remain vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Obtaining accurate information is essential for MDWs as it helps them understand their predicament and protect themselves. Therefore, this study delves into...
The applications of coated mild steels are gaining significant attention in versatile industrial areas because of their better mechanical properties, anticorrosive behavior, and reproducibility. The life period of this steel reduces significantly und...
18 July 2021
The impact of neighborhoods on adolescent engagement in health-risk behaviors (HRBs), such as substance use and sexual activity, has been well documented in high-income countries; however, evidence from low and middle-income country settings is limit...
To enhance interaction with the host tissue and protect the metal surface, various surface treatments can be applied to dental implants. This study aimed to produce layer-by-layer (LbL) films by alternated immersion of the titanium sample into polyac...
The oil and gas industry faces significant challenges due to wear on drilling motor components, such as thrust pins and inserts. These components are critical to the efficiency and reliability of drilling operations, yet are susceptible to wear, lead...
The present work seeks to determine the impact of weight percentage (wt%) of grafted starch nanocrystals (g-SNCs) on the oxygen and water vapour permeability of poly (lactic acid), PLA. Changes in the oxygen and water vapour permeability of PLA due t...
Biological systems, by nature, are highly complex. These systems exhibit diverse hierarchical spatial and temporal features when driven far from equilibrium. The generated features are susceptible to the initial conditions that largely depend on vast...
Refractory materials containing calcium aluminate cement (CAC) are commonly used in the metallurgical and petrochemical industries due to their exceptional mechanical resistance, even at temperatures exceeding 1000 °C, and do not require addition...
The generation of biomaterials via 3D printing is an emerging biotechnology with novel methods that seeks to enhance bone regeneration. Alginate and collagen are two commonly used biomaterials for bone tissue engineering and have demonstrated biocomp...
Monitoring dopamine (DA) has attracted increasing attention due to alterations in DA levels associated with brain disorders. In addition, the urinary DA concentration plays a significant role in the sympathoadrenal system. A decrease in DA can impair...
The rapid and reliable diagnosis of anaerobic bacteria constitutes one of the key procedures in clinical microbiology. Automatic jar gassing systems are commonly used laboratory instruments for this purpose. The most critical factors affecting the cu...
Oxidative thiosulfate leaching using Cu(II)-NH3 has been explored for both mining and recycling applications as a promising method for Au extraction. This study seeks to understand the dissolution behavior of Au from waste RAM chips using a Cu(II)-NH...
Background/Objectives: Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, remains a major neglected tropical disease with limited therapeutic options restricted to benznidazole and nifurtimox, both associated with significant toxicity and reduced efficacy...