Training and competition in hot environments impose significant physiological and psychological burdens on athletes, thereby adversely affecting sports performance and increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses (e.g., heatstroke, exertional heatstroke, and sudden death). To mitigate physiological and psychological stress for university students during summer physical activities, ensure optimal performance, and prevent heat-related pathologies, effective physical cooling measures must be imple...

Sports Science 

The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and ubiquitous connectivity defines the Digital Intelligence Era, fundamentally restructuring English as a Foreign Language (EFL) pedagogy. This paradigm shift necessitates a corresponding evolution in learners’ metacognitive strategies. This paper investigates the dynamic interplay between digital affordances and metacognitive development in EFL contexts. Synthesizing metacognitive theory with contemporary computer-assisted la...

Linguistics 

Oral cavity lesions range from benign reactive growths to aggressive malignancies. As a result of trauma or irritation, benign tumors like fibrous hyperplasias, mucoceles, and hemangiomas frequently require straightforward treatment. Oral squamous cell carcinoma, on the other hand, is the most prevalent and serious cancer and must be detected early due to its invasive nature. Clinical and histological evaluation is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

Dentistry 

Background: The prevalence of comorbid pain and anxiety in clinical observations is high, and the number of publications on the elderly has increased in recent years. Nevertheless, few studies have evaluated comorbid pain and anxiety in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The aim of this study was to evaluate pain and anxiety and their behavioural consequences in elderly patients followed at Saint Joseph Hospital (SJH) of Limete. Methods: This is a descripti...

Epidemiology  Geriatrics  Clinical Medicine  Diagnostics 

Meteorological drought poses significant challenges to pastoral households in Kenyan Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, yet remains understudied. This study examined pastoral household coping strategies and their demographic associations in response to meteorological drought in Kirisia watershed, Samburu County. Using purposive sampling, 70 pastoral households were surveyed to identify drought coping strategies and analyze associations with demographic characteristics. Results revealed that relief assist...

Environmental Sciences 

This article interprets and analyzes the extensive use of echo techniques and their artistic implications in Yu Hua’s The Seventh Day. The author draws inspiration from readings of Alex Shearer’s The Great Blue Yonder and Yu Hua’s own work. In their respective novels, Alex Shearer and Yu Hua use thematic correspondences to construct afterlife realms. Shearer creates the Document Desk and The Great Blue Yonder, while Yu Hua introduces the Place Without a Burial Ground a...

Literature 

Ideological and political education (IPE) serves as a crucial pathway for implementing the fundamental mission of moral cultivation and talent development in the new era of education. As a core course for English majors, the Comprehensive English course provides abundant textual resources for IPE integration. This study examines the Unit “Your College Years” through the Production-Oriented Approach (POA) framework, developing an instructional design that encompasses four dimensions: instructiona...

Pedagogy 

Introduction: The aim was to determine the prevalence of types of hypertension during pregnancy and to describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients with hypertension during pregnancy in Conakry. Methodology: This was a prospective cross-sectional descriptive study lasting 6 months, from July 1 to December 31, 2022. carried out in the obstetrics and gynecology department of the Ignace Deen University Hospital. We included all women with ...

Nephrology 

Background: There is a paucity of data on HIV related liver pathologies and fibrosis in Tanzania, a lower middle income country, where there is a high burden of HIV and empirical treatment is the norm due to lack of investigative and management guidelines. This study aimed to determine the liver histological patterns among HIV-infected individuals and associated factors of fibrosis, as well as the role of non-invasive tests in the detection of fibrosis. Patients and Meth...

Gastroenterology & Hepatology  HIV 

Acts of medical negligence have raised several questions as to the efficacy and adequacy of Nigeria’s existing legal framework. Acknowledging the severity of this matter, this publication explores the intricacies surrounding medical negligence in Nigeria, whilst examining the complexities and shortcomings within the existing legal framework. As patients and their families seek redress for injuries or loss of life resulting from substandard care, the current legal framework faces considerable cha...

Law