Articles

Elsevier,

Annals of Hepatology, Volume 29, 1 May 2024

This article supports SDG 3 by developing noninvasive tools for predicting liver fibrosis in autoimmune hepatitis patients.
Elsevier,

American Journal of Transplantation, Volume 24, May 2024

Nearly 2.4% of global deaths in 2019 were attributed to cirrhosis, which has increased since 2017. Liver transplantation (LT) is accepted as a lifesaving therapy for patients with complications of cirrhosis or hepatocellular cancer, but there are several barriers toward equitable access. This article outlines ways to reduce the disparities
Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Volume 46, May 2024

This Article supports SDG3 by investigating the barriers to receiving childhood hepatitis B vaccines in Laos. The findings suggest that socioeconomic factors play a substantial role in the variation in vaccine coverage, particularly household income and education.
Elsevier,

Heliyon, Volume 10, 15 May 2024

In the pursuit of improving engine performance and mitigating emissions, researchers have explored the intriguing domain of fuel blends incorporating butanol and gasoline. This innovative study aims to unravel the intricate dynamics between butanol and gasoline when utilized as a blended fuel in internal combustion engines. The current study integrates cutting-edge techniques such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for the optimization of engine performance.
Elsevier,

Energy Strategy Reviews, Volume 53, May 2024

The research questions explore the recent progress and technological advancements in Wireless Power Transfer (WPT), the reflection of global engagement within the WPT community through publication trends and geographical distribution, and the alignment of thematic clusters with SDG goals. Questions also investigate the contribution of AI to WPT, challenges and barriers to WPT adoption revealed by bibliometric analysis, ways WPT technology can democratize technology access in marginalized regions, and specific recommendations to ensure WPT technologies effectively accelerate progress towards achieving a broader set of SDGs.
Elsevier,

Earth-Science Reviews, Volume 252, May 2024

This article supports SDGs 13, 15 and SDG 11 by exploring the utilization of soil microbe based desertification management practices and highlighting emerging technologies in the field. It discusses the policy implications and strategies that can support sustainable land use practices.
Elsevier,

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Volume 48, April 2024

This review underscores the need for anti-racist research and publication practices that actively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and researchers. This approach is vital to enhance cancer outcomes within these communities.
Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Volume 39, April 2024

This systematic review found psychosis, depression, and apathy in Parkinson's disease are all associated with at least one adverse outcome, including cognitive impairment, disease progression and disability. Clinicians should consider these psychiatric comorbidities to be markers of a poorer prognosis in people with Parkinson's disease.
Elsevier,

The Microbe, Volume 3, 2024, 100072, ISSN 2950-1946

The most significant threat to environmental components is the alarming increase of micro- and nano- plastics (MNPs) within the ecosystem. Among the several remediation techniques available to date, microbial remediation showed better promise to degrade or sustainably remove MNPs from the environment. Microorganisms have evolved genes that impact changes in plastic pollutants under stable ecophysiological processes that depend on biotic and abiotic elements.
Elsevier,

The Microbe, Volume 3, 2024, 100069, ISSN 2950-1946

The use of integrated production systems is widespread, mainly in tropical areas. This practice could contribute to soil conservation, increasing biodiversity and environmental services while reducing greenhouse gases emissions.

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