PLoS ONE

Vol. 21, Issue 5 Issue 5 2026
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Machinability enhancement of heat-treated Incoloy 800H during turning using laser-textured carbide inserts under semi-solid MoS₂ lubrication

Palanisamy Angappan, Palanisamy Duraisamy, Prakash Chellamuthu et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0349106 10.1371/journal.pone.0349106

Incoloy 800H is an iron–nickel–chromium based superalloy widely used in high-temperature applications, but its poor machinability due to rapid work hardening and low thermal conductivity makes machini...

Correction: Microbial diversity of coastal microbial mats formations in karstic habitats from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Santiago Cadena, Claudia Teutli-Hernández, Jorge A. Herrera-Silveira et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0349296 10.1371/journal.pone.0349296

S100A4-lineage cells contribute modestly to angiotensin II-mediated thoracic aortic aneurysms through angiotensin II type 1a receptor in mice

Sohei Ito, Jeff Z. Chen, Deborah A. Howatt et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0348111 10.1371/journal.pone.0348111

Angiotensin II (AngII) exerts a critical role in thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) formation via AngII type 1a receptor (AT1aR). However, the principal cell type mediating this process remains unclear. O...

Household air pollution is associated with disease severity in Ugandan children hospitalized with hypoxemic pneumonia

Ayla Ahmed, Sehaj Sandhu, Sophie Namasopo et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0348277 10.1371/journal.pone.0348277

Background Household air pollution (HAP) due to biomass fuel use is a risk factor for childhood pneumonia, a leading cause of under-five mortality globally. This study examined the...

Analysis of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes as prognostic factor in triple-negative breast cancer: A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis

Luciana Carla Martins de Aquino, Elisandra Inara Silva Andrade, Luana Maria Ferreira Nunes et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0342085 10.1371/journal.pone.0342085

Purpose Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor among women worldwide, with an estimated 2.3 million new cases and nearly 670,000 deaths reported in 2022. The absence of h...

From concrete to canopy: Illuminating moth biodiversity in New York City’s urban jungle

Shira Linsk, Anna Thonis, Kristin M. Winchell May 12, 2026 pp. e0342856 10.1371/journal.pone.0342856

Moths (Lepidoptera) are sensitive to anthropogenic threats and serve as valuable bioindicators. Despite the remarkable diversity and abundance of Lepidoptera globally, there is a lack of information o...

Study on hydration characteristics and micromechanical properties of illite based on molecular dynamics

Mian Li, Zhangping Yan, Yang Xu et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0346820 10.1371/journal.pone.0346820

This study focuses on the water absorption process of illite, a heavy clay mineral of oil shale, and its related physical, chemical and mechanical properties. The interaction between water and illite...

Retraction: A fine balance of dietary lipids improves pathology of a murine model of VCP-associated multisystem proteinopathy

May 12, 2026 pp. e0349181 10.1371/journal.pone.0349181

Expression of Concern: Identification of low-overpressure interval and its implication to hydrocarbon migration: Case study in the Yanan sag of the Qiongdongnan Basin, South China Sea

May 12, 2026 pp. e0349165 10.1371/journal.pone.0349165

Spatial coding of conspecifics in the electrosensory system: Early segregation of information streams

Oak E. Milam, Gary Marsat May 12, 2026 pp. e0348018 10.1371/journal.pone.0348018

Localizing the source of a signal requires sophisticated neural mechanisms, and we are still uncovering the coding principles that support accurate spatial processing. Weakly electric fish can detect...

Reframing participation through empowerment: Mechanisms driving Chinese women’s intentions in adventure sports tourism

Wenhao Guo, Yuanji Zhong, Yongshun Wang et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0339943 10.1371/journal.pone.0339943

Women’s participation in adventure sports tourism is growing in China but remains uneven under collectivist traditions and gendered expectations. Drawing on Self-Determination Theory and Empowerment T...

High-performance RT-DETR model for industrial defect detection with semantic guidance and hierarchical attention

Jin Huang, Bin Gu, Yunlong Tang et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0348807 10.1371/journal.pone.0348807

With the advancement of intelligent manufacturing and Industry 4.0, surface defect detection plays a critical role in ensuring product quality and production safety. To address the limitations of exis...

The urban green carbon index (UGCI): A spatial framework for suggesting urban carbon management

Inhye Seo, Junge Hyun, Bokyung Son et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0347782 10.1371/journal.pone.0347782

Enhancing carbon (C) sequestration in urban green spaces is essential for urban carbon neutrality; yet the spatial heterogeneity and structural complexity of urban landscapes hinder the development of...

Searching for rich stories in Rich Pictures: Analysing visual stories about living with cancer

Emily R. E. Evans, Niels van Poecke, Hanneke W. M. van Laarhoven et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0348112 10.1371/journal.pone.0348112

Stories play an important role in making meaning of illness experiences and (re)establishing self-identity. Yet, telling and investigating stories about living with incurable cancer may be challenging...

Collection of autologous CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC) in multiple myeloma: CD34 + cell collection yield in relation to molecular subtype, karyotype, and FISH results

Anwar Rjoop, Ivette Perez, Daoud O. Al Aruri et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0349212 10.1371/journal.pone.0349212

Background Autologous stem cell transplantation remains a cornerstone of treatment for patients with transplant-eligible multiple myeloma (MM). Previous studies using gene expressi...

Distributed denial of service detection and mitigation in software-defined networking-enabled software-defined wide area networks

Mohamed Musa, Tan Fong Ang, Yen-Lin Chen et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0346673 10.1371/journal.pone.0346673

Software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN), empowered by software-defined networking (SDN) technology, offer unparalleled flexibility and efficiency in wireless communication. However, their integra...

Potential airborne transmission of SARS-COV-2 through bathroom ventilation ducts associated with an outbreak in a residential building in Santander, Spain, 2020

Shelly L. Miller, Shujie Yan, Alberto Garcia et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0345041 10.1371/journal.pone.0345041

During the COVID-19 pandemic, airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via respiratory aerosols was a critical concern in indoor environments. In the city of Santander, Spain, an outbreak in a multi-family...

Retraction: Mitochondrial dysfunction and cell death induced by Toona sinensis leaf extracts through MEK/ERK signaling in glioblastoma cells

May 12, 2026 pp. e0349173 10.1371/journal.pone.0349173

An exploratory psychometric network analysis of the college adaptation questionnaire in a sample of first year students

Thomas V. Pollet, Gabriele Adomaviciute, Nadine Haggag et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0348816 10.1371/journal.pone.0348816

The transition to university requires adjustment by students across many aspects of their lives. Multiple instruments have been developed to assess adjustment to life at university. One of the key ins...

A solution algorithm for calculating the preload of T-type clamp bolts based on multiphysics coupling

Yuening Yang, Yuhang Ou, Rui Lin et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0349093 10.1371/journal.pone.0349093

Under live-working conditions in distribution networks, the electric, magnetic, and thermal fields generated by current-carrying conductors inevitably affect the contact pressure between the conductor...

Online search interest in major depressive disorder: Infodemiology study using the most visited search engine in Japan

Rikako Shimizu, Kosuke Ishizuka, Kagami Kobayakawa et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0349091 10.1371/journal.pone.0349091

Individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) have an increased risk of suicide and work impairment; therefore, providing appropriate treatment as soon after the onset as possible is critically imp...

Comparing machine and deep learning models for pediatric anxiety classification using structured EHRs and area-based measures of health data

Eric W. Lee, Sanghyun Choo, Dakotah Maguire et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0324673 10.1371/journal.pone.0324673

Objective This retrospective, case-control study with internal validation evaluates the performance of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models in classifying pediatric...

Study protocol for a double-blinded randomized clinical trial evaluating effectiveness of neurodynamic approach in lower limb for diabetic peripheral sensory neuropathy

Ambika Kormoker, K M Amran Hossain, Md. Zahirul Islam et al. May 12, 2026 pp. e0348347 10.1371/journal.pone.0348347

Background Diabetic peripheral sensory neuropathy (DPSN) presents with pain or neuropathy symptoms and disturbances in lower limb sensory functions, leading to complicated diabetic...

Retraction: Downregulation of the CD151 protects the cardiac function by the crosstalk between the endothelial cells and cardiomyocytes via exosomes

May 12, 2026 pp. e0349178 10.1371/journal.pone.0349178

TDGN: A text-guided dual-gated network for multimodal sentiment analysis

Wenyan Xiao, Lin Zhang, Yangshuyi Xu May 12, 2026 pp. e0349024 10.1371/journal.pone.0349024

Multimodal Sentiment Analysis (MSA) aims to interpret emotions by integrating textual, acoustic, and visual information. However, the heterogeneous quality and weak correlation among nonverbal modalit...

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Publisher Public Library of Science
ISSN 1932-6203
Subject Health Sciences
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