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Modified Z-algorithms for reckoning fixed points with application to nonlinear integral equations
In this paper, we investigate the existence of common fixed points for...
Iran’s great scientific divergence: The Middle-Income trap and the Political Economy of Science Policy
This study examines how the 1979 Iranian Revolution altered Iran’s long-term scientific development using publication and citation data for 1960–2024. Combining longitudinal scientometric analysis wit...
Online sexual health survey implementation: Practical lessons from a comparative, mixed-methods analysis of 30 countries
Online surveys are potentially useful for sexual and reproductive health. However, there are many persistent problems related to online sexual and reproductive health surveys. This study aims to under...
Aldosterone synthase inhibitors in uncontrolled and resistant hypertension: A phenotype-stratified systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials
Background Aldosterone synthase inhibitors (ASIs) have emerged as a mechanistically targeted strategy for resistant and uncontrolled hypertension; however, no head-to-head trials e...
Retraction: Theoretical investigations on the effect of absorbent type on carbon dioxide capture in hollow-fiber membrane contactors
Correction: SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with self-reported post-acute neuropsychological symptoms within six months of follow-up
Inter situ collections as a strategy to conserve an exceptional plant species from the Amazon rainforest
Ex situ conservation is essential for achieving the goals of the United Nations Global Strategy for Plant Conservation and the Sustainable Development Goals. Although seed banking...
The magic of first impressions: Do facial displays on online platforms affect users’ offline conversion rate?
With the rise of Internet health, online medical platforms play the key role of information bridge and convenient channel in medical service selection. Users tend to rely on doctor images and electron...
The impact of India-ASEAN free trade agreement on trade flows: An application of augmented gravity model
This study investigates the impact of the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on bilateral trade flows through an augmented gravity model. Employing panel data from 1990 to 2022 with 330 observatio...
Exploring the roles of genes associated with leukocyte transendothelial migration in liver cirrhosis development
Background Individuals with liver cirrhosis (LC) have an exceptionally high mortality rate. We aim to discover new biomarkers or new therapeutic targets for LC early diagnosis and...
Examining the uptake, retention, and effectiveness of a national online type 2 diabetes self-management intervention in England (Healthy Living): A retrospective cohort study
Background The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is increasing rapidly in the UK and worldwide and is linked to adverse outcomes including premature death. Previous studies have...
Differences in life expectancy with and without disease using reported, measured, and combined estimates for hypertension and diabetes among older adults in Colombia
Background In Colombia, estimates of diabetes and hypertension prevalence differ substantially depending on the source of measurement. These differences have important implications...
Exploring hypoxia-related genes as prognostic indicators in lung adenocarcinoma
Background Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, with hypoxia contributing to tumor progression and treatment resistance. Identifying hypoxia-r...
Menstrual hygiene management practices after the chhaugoth demolition campaign in Achham, Nepal
Background Menstruation, also called as Chhau (in Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces of Nepal); is inextricably c...
Influencing factors and configuration pathways of fundraising effectiveness in charitable foundations: An FSQCA analysis of 54 cases in China
Charitable foundations play an important role in assisting vulnerable groups, narrowing the wealth gap, and addressing challenges such as urban-rural and regional development imbalances. Unlike other...
Identification of potential key genes that respond to capsaicin treatment in ER-positive breast cancer: An integrated analysis
Capsaicin, a natural compound, has demonstrated antitumor efficacy in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer (ER-positive BC). However, its downstream molecular targets and mechanisms remain poorly...
The livestock drinking water system as an active reservoir for antimicrobial resistance: A systematic review and one health gap analysis
Livestock drinking water distribution systems represent a critical but understudied interface in the epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance. While engineered for production, these systems frequently...
Integration of single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing reveals programmed cell death-associated transcriptional programs in sepsis-induced acute lung injury
Background Sepsis-induced acute lung injury (ALI) is a frequent and life-threatening complication of sepsis, yet clinically actionable transcriptomic biomarkers remain limited. Reg...
Algorithmic bias in HR recruitment systems: A qualitative analysis of managerial risk and sociological implications
Algorithmic hiring systems have rapidly proliferated across industries, promising improved efficiency, objectivity, and scalability in recruitment processes. However, growing empirical evidence reveal...
Are Japanese spousal terms as gender-biased as they seem? An examination using implicit association measures
This study investigated whether traditional Japanese spousal terms— shujin (“master”) and kanai (“inside-the-house”)—ret...
Research on pore characteristics and macroscopic performance quantitative prediction of desert sand recycled aggregate concrete based on NMR and grey theory
Excessive extraction of river sand and the accumulation of construction waste severely restrict the green development of civil engineering. The resource utilization of desert sand (DS) and recycled ag...
AIS data-driven MAAC-Stackelberg multi-ship cooperative collision avoidance algorithm
Ship collision avoidance has become a focus issue in maritime navigation. Existing methods often struggle to simultaneously meet the hierarchical decision-making requirements of the International Regu...
Loneliness and coping strategies in older adults in nursing homes in the Northern region of Malaysia: A mixed-method study
Background Loneliness among institutionalized older adults poses significant health risks, yet remains understudied. A deeper understanding can help shape more compassionate, cultu...
The reliability and validity of rehabilitation set of the international classification of functioning, disability, and health in assessing Chinese tumor patients
Background and aim There is currently no comprehensive scale suitable for assessing the rehabilitation progress of Chinese tumor patients. This study aimed to evaluate the psychome...
Perceptions and experiences of women and providers on barriers and facilitators of quality emergency obstetric and newborn care services in public hospitals of West Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: A phenomenological qualitative study
Background Evidence shows that health care delivery is inadequate and poor quality in low- and middle-income countries. Recently, poor quality of health care has been a more signif...