Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22539055

The Psychology of Procrastination in Students

Chawa Nandini Meghana

Background: Academic procrastination, defined as the voluntary delay of intended academic tasks despite potential harm, is exceedingly common among students. It is conceptualized as a failure of self-regulation and motivation that leads to negative outcomes in performance and…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22532092

HIV/HBV Co-Infection Among Cameroonian Patients Followed at the EPC Hospital of Djoungolo, Yaoundé - Prevalence and Associated Factors

Georges Teto, Mariam Oudah Dephallah, Rachel Kamgaing, et al.

Background: Co-infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) worsens liver prognosis and accelerates immunosuppression. In sub-Saharan Africa, updated data on this co-infection remain limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HBV…...

Systematic Review 10.5281/zenodo.22646694

Pulmonary Talcosis Across Five Decades: A Route-Based Systematic Review of 40 Patient-Level Cases

Biplab Adhikari, Prekshya Parajuli, Alina Dhital, et al.

Objective: To synthesize patient-level evidence on pulmonary talcosis and compare demographic, exposure-related, clinical, radiologic, histopathologic, management, and outcome patterns across exposure routes.

Methods: PubMed, Google Scholar, and…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22646184

Geology and Mineralogy of Soka Iron Mineralization, Eastern Ethiopia

Belayneh Digafe Tulu, Getnet Belachew, Megersa Teku

The high grade and low-grade metamorphic rocks with volcano sedimentary varieties and associated intrusions are the main characteristic geological formations of Eastern and south Eastern Ethiopia. The Mozambique and higher-grade metamorphic rock that dominated in the four parts of Ethiopia have…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22540260

The Effect of Tender Coconut Water on Cardiovascular Changes (Heart) Induced by Secondhand Cigarette Smoke in Male Wistar Rats

Aanuoluwapo Janet Adedokun, Olulola Olutoyin Oladapo

Background: Second Hand Smoke (SHS) exposes nonsmokers to harmful chemicals that contribute to cardiovascular diseases, including endothelial dysfunction and increased oxidative stress. Tender Coconut Water (TCW), rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients, has been suggested…...

Perspective 10.5281/zenodo.22647535

The Mento-Physical Unit in the Dual Concept of Perception

Wolfgang Lederer

The dual concept of perception enables rapid differentiation and directed response to stimuli from the surroundings. In a selective environment, this is a process that sustains life. Provided that the threat posed by an object is recognised in a timely manner, the precise identification of the…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22538240

Predictive Value of Functional Movement Screening Combined with Physical Performance Measures for Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention in College Students: A 12-Month Prospective Cohort Study

Poorani Panneerselvam, Muthukrishnan P, Jenifer Chellappa, et al.

Background: Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSKIs) significantly impact the functional independence and academic consistency of college students. While the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is widely deployed to identify movement dysfunctions, its isolated prognostic utility remains…...

Research Article 10.5281/zenodo.22643675

Purification of the Antibiotic Gramsidin from the Marine Genus Bacillus

Rami Basem Hammod

The study included the determination of the antibiotic (Gramsidin) and its proportions in the organic extracts of marine species of the genus Bacillus, namely (B. cereus, B. subtilis, B. circulans, B. polymyxa), which were isolated from beach sediment samples from the Afamia region with…...

Review Article 10.5281/zenodo.22510001

From Resurgence to Eradication: Reframing Pakistan’s Polio Landscape, 2020–April 2025

Umar Saeed, Zahra Zahid Piracha, Munir Akmal Lodhi, et al.

Pakistan, together with Afghanistan, remains one of the final reservoirs of endemic Wild Poliovirus type 1 (WPV1). This review synthesizes Pakistan's polio trajectory from 2020 through April 2025, focusing on case trends, environmental surveillance, programmatic responses, and persistent…...