PLoS ONE
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Prompt engineering in the age of generative AI: Insights from public discourse on social media
Background Public discourse on “prompt engineering” has grown rapidly, but large-scale evidence on how people discuss it is limited. The nascent coinage describes a user journey of...
Constructing a profound experience model of Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Tourism based on grounded theory
The purpose of this paper is to understand the generative mechanism of the profound experience in Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) tourism and its construction of meaning, to enrich the rese...
Virulence determinants and toxin profile of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus from commercial cheese in Bangladesh: A public health risk
Cheese, a widely consumed dairy product, can be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) , a pathogen capable of producing toxins harmful to humans....
Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric evaluation of the Patient Assessment Chronic Illness Care tool in Ethiopia (PACIC-5As-ET) for patients with type 2 diabetes
Introduction Chronic conditions are a significant global health challenge that adversely affects the quality of care for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). To evaluate and improv...
Metabolomics analysis identifies differential metabolites and potential diagnostic biomarkers among pediatric sepsis subtypes
Background Sepsis in children can be caused by a variety of pathogens, with bacteria and viruses being the most common. This study used metabolomics to identify differences in meta...
Evaluation of the implementation process of a new emergency triage system: West coast system for triage (WEST)
Background Emergency Department (ED) crowding has escalated globally and has been associated with delayed treatment and increased short-term mortality. In western Sweden, several E...
Production of anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic oligosaccharides from okra mucilage through one-step microbial fermentation
Plant-based natural products are increasingly being explored as safer and more sustainable alternatives than synthetic drugs for controlling globally rising chronic health conditions, including inflam...
A simulation-based hybrid causal predictive framework for stockout risk analysis in supply chain
Stockout risk is a persistent challenge in supply chain management, undermining both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. This study adopts a multi-method approach to investigate the caus...
Convergence of alimentary air inflation and adult non-feeding in insects, and possible adaptive functions
Among the many diverse traits of insects, the most speciose and successful terrestrial animals, is an incredible range of lifespans. While some are quite long-lived, such as cicadas (years as larvae)...
Economic evaluation of atezolizumab in combination with bevacizumab and chemotherapy for metastatic, persistent, or recurrent cervical cancer in China: A cost-effectiveness analysis
Background From China’s healthcare perspective, this analysis compared the cost-effectiveness of Atezolizumab in combination with Bevacizumab and chemotherapy for Metastatic, Persi...
Effect of a freeze–thaw cycle on amniotic fluid interleukin-6 concentrations in pregnancies with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes: Implications for the diagnosis of intra-amniotic inflammation
Objective Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) is frequently complicated by intra-amniotic inflammation. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) measured in amniotic fluid is considered the...
Editorial Note: Does an improved HDI trigger tourism outflows for China? New evidence from the ARDL cointegration approach
Digital design and virtual simulation of sports bras based on TG3D-Nuno knitted fabric simulation
In response to the key issues in the current digital design of sports underwear, such as fabric simulation distortion, disconnection between dynamic and static verification, and lagging functional eva...
Unveiling the bactericidal effects of extracts and phytocompounds from Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): An in vitro and in silico approach
Background Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms is used as a vegetable by the tribal communities of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Banglad...
Association of anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy with acute cerebral infarction in patients presenting with isolated vertigo or dizziness: A retrospective cohort study
Background Acute cerebral infarction (ACI) is a critical concern in patients presenting with isolated vertigo or dizziness (IVD). The use of antiplatelet or anticoagulant agents ma...
TL-DETR: Efficient transmission line defect detection for edge deployment
Visual inspection is critical for power system maintenance, yet deploying high-performance detection models on resource-constrained edge devices remains challenging due to complex background interfere...
ZIF-8-coated 3D-printed PCL/ion-doped BCP scaffolds for enhanced bone regeneration
Large bone defects require bioactive, mechanically robust scaffolds for regeneration. This study developed 3D-printed polycaprolactone/biphasic calcium phosphate (PCL/BCP) composite scaffolds (35−45 w...
Quality of life domains revised by people with multiple sclerosis and healthcare professionals for adaptive measure development
Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly affects individuals’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Ideally, HRQoL assessment tools for MS should be patient-centered, ens...
Integrating multi-session transcranial direct current stimulation with routine physical therapy to improve quadriceps strength and activation in athletes during subacute recovery following ACL reconstruction: A double-blind RCT
Objective Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is often associated with persistent quadriceps weakness and impaired voluntary activation. Integrating active anodal tran...
Knowledge of breast cancer and practice of breast self-examination among adolescent girls in semi-urban area – Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh: A school-based cross-sectional study
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with most cases in Bangladesh diagnosed at advanced stages due to limited awareness and late detection. While breast self-examinati...
Multilayer perceptron neural network approach for power quality improvement in a grid integrated PV and electric vehicle systems
Recently, there has been an increase in the grid integration of electric vehicles (EVs) and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, primarily driven by two goals: lowering energy costs and decreasing emissio...
Collaborative innovation in sustainable fashion: A consumer-centric perspective on adoption and brand performance
Involving consumers in product ideation and development can generate innovations that better satisfy customer needs and, hence, are more likely to be adopted. Moreover, such customer-centric innovatio...
Signal combination in flutter vibration perception
While the brain’s integration of auditory and visual inputs has been extensively investigated, the mechanisms underlying somatosensory signal combination remain less explored. Here, we combine psychop...
Evaluating Effectiveness of Sustainable Livelihood Development in Rural Communities along Mara River Basin, Tanzania: What Works, What Doesn’t Work, and Why?
The “ Sustainable Livelihood Development of Rural Communities in Low Land Along the Mara River Basin ” project, implemented by Mogabiri Farm Extension Centre (M...
An assessment of the khat and vegetable trade in the local economic ecosystem: The case of northern Madagascar
Background Khat is widely grown and consumed in parts of Africa. Its trade supports the local economy through income generation and tax contributions. This research explores the ec...