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Effect of intentional daily liter of plain water on total fluid and caloric intake among free-living adults
While previous studies have examined short-term water consumption and corresponding energy intake, few have investigated the effects of a longitudinal intervention in non-obese, young adults. We aimed...
Standard precautions versus clinically triggered contact precautions for prevention of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing enterobacterales in acute-care geriatric units: A prospective non-inferiority interventional study protocol (GERSP-study)
Introduction Extended-spectrum β-lactamase–producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) pose a major global public health challenge, as they are associated with frequent empirical antibioti...
Editorial Note: Optimization of cold chain logistics distribution path considering traffic condition and replenishment along the way
Do China’s low-carbon technology products and environmental goods trade mitigate energy-related carbon emissions in Africa?
Motivated by the rise in green trade between China and Africa and the growing environmental pressures associated with energy-related emissions in Africa, this study examines the impacts of low-carbon...
The effect of COVID-19 and socioeconomic inequalities on emergency department accesses for psychiatric conditions
Background COVID-19 produced a detrimental effect on mental health that could not be appropriately addressed due to a reduced accessibility of healthcare services, as patients with...
The duration of nutrient limiting conditions can contribute to shaping subsequent diatom community composition: Insights from laboratory experiments
Climate-driven increases in global surface water temperatures are enhancing upper ocean stratification and likely resulting in more prolonged periods of nutrient limitation. Although nutrient limitati...
Distinct gut and oral microbiome patterns associated with dyslexia in a family-based cohort: A preliminary exploratory study
Background Many neurodevelopmental disorders, including dyslexia and childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), have genetic predispositions that are understood to varying degrees. However...
Comparative evaluation of major cropping patterns in coastal saline-alkali lands: Economic, ecological, and social benefits
Soil salinization constrains agricultural productivity in coastal regions. A two-year field experiment in the coastal saline-alkali farmland of Tangshan, China evaluated three locally adapted cropping...
The perception and experience of dignity in the care of older adults in nursing homes: A Meta-aggregation protocol
Background The concept of dignity in the context of nursing home care for older adults remains vague, hindering further research in this area....
A rhombus–keyhole shaped circularly polarized dual-band implantable antenna with low SAR compliance
A compact dual-resonance implantable antenna with circular polarization (CP) has been proposed in this paper for bio telemetry applications. The antenna, with dimensions of...
Limited diagnostic utility of albumin-corrected calcium in the intensive care unit: A prospective comparison with ionised calcium
Background Albumin-adjusted calcium is widely used despite uncertainty about its accuracy in critically ill adults. We prospectively evaluated the diagnostic performance of total c...
Does financial literacy matter for firms? An empirical investigation on Sri Lankan SMEs
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are vital to economic growth and job creation, especially in developing countries. However, their potential is not fully utilized due to challenges related to limit...
Editorial Note: Where octagonal geometry meets chaos: A new S-Box for advanced cryptographic systems
Establishment and characterization of three canine ameloblastoma cell lines with genomic and transcriptomic profiles
Establishment of canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma (CAA) cell lines has profound importance in pre-clinical in vitro testing. The goal of this study was to develop, authenticate, and characterize thr...
Modelled climatic suitability contraction and high-altitude persistence: Projected mid-century distribution dynamics of Ophiocordyceps sinensis across the Tibetan Plateau under a selected climate scenario
Ophiocordyceps sinensis , a vulnerable fungal resource endemic to the Tibetan Plateau, faces climatically driven habitat degradation under ongoing climate change. Existing studies...
Correction: A scoping review and thematic analysis of the landscape of spiritual health and spirituality in Canada
The impact of mixed-anonymity on brainstorming performance: Evidence from field experiments
Generating innovative and valuable ideas is essential for organizational competitiveness, and structured ideation formats are widely used to support creativity and idea generation of individuals, team...
Highly sensitive refractive index sensor based on asymmetric spectral response of TiO2 high-contrast grating under LED illumination
A highly sensitive intensity-interrogation refractive index (RI) sensor with a light-emitting diode (LED) was experimentally implemented via spectrally asymmetric resonance of a high-contrast grating...
Qualitative investigation of skills and knowledge required for job readiness in newly graduated speech-language pathologists
This study explores the critical skills and knowledge that new speech and language pathologists (SLPs) must acquire to transition successfully into the workforce. While university programs aim to prep...
Retraction: A novel method based on clustering and decision-making for construction project portfolio selection
Effect of ethyl methane sulfonate mutagenesis on phenological, yield-related and yield traits in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp)
This study investigated the mutagenic effects of ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS) on the M₁ generation of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) cultivar ‘Wang Kae.’ A total of 275 M₀ seeds were treated w...
Expansion of the exotic macroalga Batophora occidentalis in Posidonia oceanica meadows and other native benthic habitats
Marine invasive macroalgae can be detrimental to native ecosystems. The exotic green macroalga Batophora occidentalis was first reported in 2020 in Estany des P...
Chronic oral cannabidiol delays seizure onset and reduces seizure burden in a mouse model of CLN2 disease
A growing body of literature describes the anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and anti-epileptic properties of the cannabis sativa constituent cannabidiol, sug...
Exosomal gene-based predictive model and therapeutic target identification for Alzheimer’s disease: A bioinformatics analysis
Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative central nervous system disorder characterized by progressive cognitive and behavioral impairment. As nanoscale intercellular c...
The strip-shaped deep white matter hyperintensities may be related to neurodegeneration: A study based on diffusion tensor imaging
Purpose This study investigated the properties of strip-shaped white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) by examining the relationship between their principal axes and maximum diffusion...