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Comparative clinical outcomes of polymyxin-based versus non-polymyxin regimens as definitive therapy in Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteraemia
Background Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) bacteraemia poses a major therapeutic challenge due...
Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties study of Prolonged Grief Disorder Questionnaire (PG-12-R) for caregivers of terminal cancer patients, Thai version
Objectives To translate, culturally adapt, and validate a Thai version of the Prolonged Grief Disorder Questionnaire (PG-12-R) for application with caregivers of terminal cancer pa...
Modelling the impact of mosquito bed net utilization on malaria transmission and evolution of pyrethroid resistance
Long-lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) are central to malaria prevention, but their effectiveness is threatened by the increasing pyrethroid resistance and low bed net utilization in malaria-endemic re...
Robust light field angular super-resolution via multi-dimensional feature fusion and attention-guided refinement
Angular super-resolution (ASR) is a fundamental task in light field (LF) imaging, aimed at reconstructing a dense LF from sparsely sampled views. Despite significant progress, current methods often st...
Theory-based predictors of prescribing behaviour for neurodegenerative diseases: A cross-sectional survey with European healthcare professionals
Objectives Explore the likelihood of healthcare professionals (HCPs) prescribing a new, novel or different to usual medication to patients with a newly diagnosed early onset or adv...
Editorial Note: Multi-objective optimization of dual resource integrated scheduling problem of production equipment and RGVs considering conflict-free routing
Landscape pattern has greater influence than local vegetation on songbirds along rights-of-way in forest-dominated landscapes
The proliferation of linear energy infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, powerlines) in forested landscapes throughout North America has advanced the need to understand how to manage these areas for improv...
Historical, taxonomic, and cultural patterns in scientific naming across Animalia
Animal naming is fundamental to biological classification and scientific communication. Beyond their taxonomic function, scientific names may also reflect historical and cultural contexts. Owing to th...
An analytical and experimental study of the energy transition discourse on YouTube
Energy production and management face significant political, economic, and environmental challenges. The rise in information consumption through social media can, under certain conditions, reduce the...
Surgical timing and outcomes after volar plate fixation of distal radius fractures: A matched cohort study
Background The impact of surgical timing on outcomes in orthopedic trauma surgery remains controversial. While most evidence derives from hip fractures and other major injuries, da...
Mapping factors associated with emotional and behavioral problems among preschool children: A scoping review protocol
Emotional and behavioral problems in preschool children are increasingly regarded as a major public health concern, particularly as early life challenges can lead to long-lasting difficulties in later...
Protecting honey bees (Apis mellifera) from thermal stress: Probiotics and prebiotics buffer the survival and antioxidant enzyme activity
Environmental temperature profoundly influences honey bee ( Apis mellifera ) physiology, behavior, and survival. In recent years, nutritional interventions have...
Using a co-design approach to develop aquatic reactive balance training for fall prevention
Background Falls are a major health concern among older adults, leading to injury, reduced independence, and increased healthcare cost. Reactive balance training can reduce fall ri...
Recognition of unfamiliar predators in domestic horses through only visual predator cues
Acoustic, olfactory, and visual predator cues trigger various adaptive responses among a variety of prey species even when they are under human protection since birth. Previous studies have found that...
Modeling and analysis of UAV-Assisted sparse ground networks
With the continuous improvement of communication requirements, it is difficult for traditional ground cellular networks to achieve seamless wide-area coverage, particularly in remote regions. To solve...
Association of mainly vegetarian and vegan diets with loneliness, social isolation and social withdrawal in a German population survey
Aim There is a very limited number of studies examining how diet is associated with social factors. The aim of this study was therefore to examine the association between type of d...
Using a simulation model to assess the significance of temperature and host availability for population dynamics of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Diptera: Drosophilidae) (SWD), is an important pest of soft-skinned fruit around the globe because of its...
The sensory gene repertoire of deep-sea hydrothermal shrimp
Deep-sea hydrothermal vents are among the most extreme and geochemically dynamic environments on Earth, characterized by steep gradients in temperature and chemical concentration. Alvinocaridid shrimp...
Effectiveness of exercise-based rehabilitation for depressive symptoms, anxiety, and health-related quality of life in adults with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background Rheumatoid arthritis is frequently accompanied by depressive symptoms, anxiety, and impaired health-related quality of life. Although exercise is recommended as part of...
Out-of-pocket expenditure experienced by couples seeking In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) services at tertiary care facilities in India
Objective Out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) incurred by infertile couples seeking In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment in selected public and private hospitals in India....
Aging-induced multi-scale study on the interfacial adhesion mechanism of steel slag and RAP recycled asphalt mixtures
To investigate the interfacial adhesion mechanism of steel slag and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) dual solid waste recycled asphalt mixtures under aging conditions, the chemical and mineral propert...
Neotaphonomic characteristics of vertebrate site formation in underwater caves
Recovering well-preserved vertebrate remains from underwater caves has provided critical insights into archaeological and palaeontological records worldwide. However, understanding how bone assemblage...
Psychological wellbeing and its associated factors among older adults attending daycare centers in Kathmandu, Nepal: A cross-sectional study
Psychological wellbeing (PWB) is a vital aspect of healthy aging, encompassing overall functioning, life satisfaction, and the ability to manage life’s challenges. It is shaped by various socio-demogr...
Identifying the determinants of hospital readmission in dementia patients – A retrospective cohort study using electronic healthcare records in England
Background People living with dementia are at an increased risk of multiple hospital admissions due to acute illness, underlying vulnerability, progression of behavioural symptoms...
Design and in silico validation of donor DNA for RNA-guided recombinase-mediated knockout of mstnb gene in Labeo rohita
Myostatin b ( mstnb ), a key negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth, represents a promising target gene for genome editing aimed at enhancing growth perfo...