Abstract Background In the Dominican Republic, a recent outbreak of malaria in the capital, Santo Domingo, threatens efforts to eliminate the disease.Mass drug administration (MDA) has been proposed as one strategy to reduce transmission.The success of MDA is contingent upon high levels of acceptance among the target population.To inform the design

The causes and contributing factors of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are poorly understood.One gene associated with increased risk for ASD is methylenetetrahydrofolate-reductase (MTHFR), which encodes a key enzyme in one carbon (C1) metabolism.The MTHFR 677C > T polymorphism reduces the efficiency of methyl group production with possible adver

In Ethiopia, despite the Y Peeler introduction of new vaccines and a steady increase in access to immunization services over the last decade, considerable coverage gaps have persisted leading to a heavier vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) burden among poorer households.In this paper, we present a brief overview including available evidence and publ

Abstract Background Identification and characterization of new traits with sound physiological foundation is essential for crop breeding and production management.Deep learning has been widely used in image data analysis to explore spatial and temporal information on crop growth and development, thus strengthening the power of identification of phy

This study investigates the influence of SET ESG ratings on firm value of companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), emphasizing the multifaceted relationships between ESG performance, third-party evaluations, and market reactions following SET ESG ratings announcements.The findings reveal that firms with higher SET ESG ratings exper