This study presents the first comprehensive assessment of air pollution by PM2.5 and PM10 in the city of Cusco, aiming to determine atmospheric pollution levels, characterize air quality, and develop predictive models. The research, conducted during 2017–2020, systematically evaluated particulate matter (PM) contamination using a high-volume sample...
This meta-analysis studied the impact of conventional versus organic farming practices on soil organic carbon (SOC) concentrations and mass storage. We aimed to understand the carbon dynamics associated with adopting organic agricultural practices by reviewing and synthesizing data from 1950 to 2023. We analyzed data from 64 experimental field comp...
Low-profile, cross-ventilated (LPCV) dairy barns represent a modern trend in farm buildings but are associated with notable air quality challenges. To evaluate the annual variations in the pollutants in an LPCV dairy barn, an Internet-of-Things (IoT)-based environmental monitoring system was installed to continuously measure the total suspended par...
Published in Frontiers in Pharmacology
Background Posaconazole is a potent antifungal agent widely used to manage invasive fungal infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Achieving optimal therapeutic concentrations of posaconazole can be challenging due to interpatient variability, the availability of multiple formulations, and various dosing strategies. Methods We cond...
Published in Frontiers in Pharmacology
Objectives To assess the effectiveness of various atropine concentrations in managing myopia among children in East, South, and Southeast Asia, and to determine the most effective concentration. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE. The search was limited to articles publish...
Published in Open Agriculture
Peripllaneta americana are nocturnal animals that transmit typhoid, dysentery, and diarrhea. P. americana is frequently found in filthy environments such as markets, warehouses, and toilets. Apart from that, it is found in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, wardrobes, and even food. Chemical methods have been used to remove cockroaches, but they are ha...
This study aims to determine appropriate milk replacer feeding amounts and concentrations for artificial suckling of Hanwoo calves by analyzing growth and blood parameters in response to varying feeding levels and concentrations. A total of 90 Hanwoo calves (45 females; 45 males) (Mean weight 30.84 (3.61) kg; females 29.22 (3.47) kg; males 32.46 (2...
Published in Archiva Zootechnica
This study assessed organochlorinated pesticides (OCPs) residues in the muscle of frozen Atlantic herrings (Clupea harengus) and compared with the maximum residue limits set by European Union (EU), Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO). Frozen fish samples were purchased from Oke Ado market in Ibadan, Oyo Stat...
Published in Frontiers in Psychology
Introduction This study compared the influence of virtual reality (VR)-based and traditional (e.g., imagery-based) guided meditation on stress and concentration levels among South Korean adults. In addition, we examined whether concentration levels differed between individuals who are new to meditation and those who are experienced. Methods Seventy...
Microplastics, defined as plastic particles less than 5 mm in size, have become a pervasive environmental contaminant detected across a wide range of ecosystems. While the presence of microplastics in marine life and humans has been extensively documented, there remains a significant gap in understanding their full health impacts. Moreover, the eff...
