Global developmental delay (GDD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children under 5 years of age.This study assessed the potential of functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) technology aiding diagnosis of GDD in premature infants and explored brain pathogenesis of GDD.This prospective cohort study was conducted between December 2020
Snowy Owls in central North America have regular migration and high philopatry to wintering sites though not always to home ranges
Understanding the threats faced by a bird species requires a knowledge of their movements throughout the annual cycle and, for migratory species, the degree of connectivity between breeding and wintering sites.We studied the philopatry of Snowy Owls ( Bubo scandiacus ) tagged in central North America to their wintering sites on the Canadian prairie
Burden of post-traumatic stress disorder acute exacerbations during the commemorations of the genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Following the 1994 genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda, the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) here is high.In a period of seven days every year in April, Rwandans gather to mourn the victims of the genocide.During this commemoration period, survivors living with chronic PTSD experience PTSD acute exacerbations (PAE).We
Asymmetric Effect of Natural Resource Exploitation on Climate Change in Resource-Rich African Countries
This study investigated the asymmetric impact of natural resource exploitation on climate change in resource-rich African countries, based on panel data from 1980 to 2022.The dynamic common correlated effect (DCCE) and dynamic seemingly unrelated regression (DSUR) econometric techniques were employed to evaluate the long-term effects of positive sh
Masculinity norms and occupational role orientations in men treated for depression.
PURPOSE:A traditional male role orientation is considered to increase the risk of depression and preventing men from disclosing symptoms of mental illness and seeking professional help.Less is known about the variance of masculinity orientations in men already treated for depression and their role in the treatment process.In this study, patterns of