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A cloud-edge-end collaborative intelligent caching method based on incremental federated learning algorithms
In a cloud-edge-end collaborative system, data generated by terminal devices often contains users’ sensitive information and is constantly generated and changing, leading to potential data privacy lea...
Effectiveness of a home-based exercise program for improving upper limb function in community-dwelling older people: A pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Background Upper limb dysfunction, including shoulder pain, is a major health issue for older people. Exercise is commonly used to treat shoulder disorders. This study aimed to det...
Identification and prediction of patients eligible for augmented rehabilitation in emergency gastrointestinal surgery (RAUCisable): A protocol for a single-centre, retrospective, observational study
Introduction Conditions requiring emergency gastrointestinal surgery pose substantial challenges to healthcare systems and patient outcomes. For emergency gastrointestinal surgery,...
MAVS is important for antiviral defense against influenza A virus in a human respiratory epithelium model
The respiratory epithelium is an important immunological barrier and the first line of defense against influenza A virus (IAV). In mice and in various cellular systems, induction of type I interferons...
The river meeting the sea: A qualitative exploration of the healthcare transition experiences of adolescents and young adults living with rare renal disorders and their parents
Background Rare renal disorders are a group of complex conditions that can lead to progressive kidney failure and lifelong multi-system complications. Upon reaching young adulthood...
Roflumilast prevented tissue damage caused by lipopolysaccharide-induced sepsis via anti-inflammatory action
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by a dysregulated immune response leading to multiple organ dysfunction. Despite the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, recovery remai...
The interplay of economic shocks and cultural practices in child marriage: Comparative evidence from India and Zambia during the COVID-19 pandemic
Child marriage is a critical issue in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic due to economic instability. This study examines the impact of the pan...
A compact quad-element serrated boundary fractal planar antenna for multi-band mmWave 5G/6G wireless applications
This paper proposes a compact serrated boundary fractal planar quad-element MIMO antenna engineered for multi-band millimeter-wave (mmWave) 5G/6G systems. The structure is designed and developed on 30...
Research on an improved RT-DETR-based model for rice disease detection
Monitoring and precisely localizing rice diseases is essential for agricultural productivity and food security. Existing detection methods face challenges such as high computational complexity, semant...
Reliability assessment of key equipment for coal gasification using artificial intelligence technology
To address the gap in quantitatively modeling dynamic failure mechanisms for Gasifier lock bucket valve system reliability, this study proposes an innovative method: using backpropagation (BP) neural...
The UN SDGs as a global ‘directive shift’ and the institutionalization of sustainability research
This paper examines how the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) shape the institutionalization of sustainability research within scholarly publishing. We argue that the SDGs operate as a globally...
The supportive care needs of Iranian couples during postpartum hospitalization: A protocol of design, implementation and evaluation of intervention
Background The immediate postpartum period is marked by significant physiological and hormonal changes, which may present mothers with various social, emotional, and functional cha...
Antenatal education for labour and postpartum pain: A scoping review of content, delivery approaches, evidence gaps, and lived experiences
Background Pain during labour and the postpartum period is a complex and multidimensional experience. Antenatal education programmes aim to prepare individuals for childbirth and e...
Comparative unfolding of the Trp-cage miniprotein in anionic and cationic surfactants
This study investigates the effects of anionic sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) and cationic cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) surfactants on the stability of the Trp-cage miniprotein in aqueous solu...
Comparing the safety and efficacy of sodium valproate, levetiracetam, and phenytoin in attenuating the severity of agitation in patients with post-traumatic brain injury: An observational study
Objective The present study aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of sodium valproate, levetiracetam, and phenytoin in agitation control....
Change in plasma cryptococcal antigen titers in Uganda among outpatients with advanced HIV disease from 2017 to 2022 with rollout of national cryptococcal screening
Introduction Cryptococcal meningitis causes an estimated 19% of AIDS-related deaths globally and is the leading cause of meningitis in adults with HIV. Subclinical infection with c...
Hepatitis B vaccine uptake and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital, Northern Uganda
Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global public health concern. Uganda has a high prevalence of HBV infection among pregnant mothers. This study aimed to determine...
How urban environment shapes EV charging experience in Travis County, Texas
As electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) become increasingly embedded in cities, understanding user experience is critical for designing infrastructure that is functional, accessible, and comfort...
Carbon emission governance and public health efficiency in transitional China: Regional differences and spatial aggregation
Background With the coordinated advancement of China’s “dual carbon” goals and the Healthy China strategy, the harmonious development of carbon emission governance and public healt...
Expression of Concern: The host-protective effect of arabinosylated lipoarabinomannan against Leishmania donovani infection is associated with restoration of IFN-γ responsiveness
Solar PVT-assisted high-temperature CO2 heat pump with thermal storage: Design for net-zero electricity operation and ethical sustainability
To build a clean, low-carbon and efficient energy utilization system, solar photovoltaic–thermal (PVT) assisted heat pump technologies are promising for supplying high-temperature heat in industrial s...
Healthcare providers’ beliefs about the health effects of nicotine and electronic cigarettes
Background Previous research has shown that a significant proportion of healthcare providers hold inaccurate beliefs about the direct health risks of nicotine. However, the extent...
Tensor enhanced chest cancer classification via CNN and Vision Transformer models
Lung diseases, particularly lung cancer, remain a leading cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for approximately 1.8 million deaths annually. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for improving...
Evoked temporal summation in dogs to assess pain central sensitization and modulation – A feasibility study
Central sensitization and pain endogenous controls imbalance were reported in humans affected by chronic pain. In cats, nociplastic changes, such as the wind-up phenomenon, ( i.e...
Synergistic interfacial engineering of mesoporous magnetic metal oxide TiO2 nanocomposites for sustainable visible-light photocatalysis: Experimental insights and ML-based performance prediction
This study investigates the structural, optical, morphological, magnetic, and photocatalytic properties of Fe 3 O 4 /TiO...