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Correction: Full-day sleep pattern analysis in common mental disorders: Leveraging highly discrepant recordings from two consumer tracking devices
Uncovering the mechanisms of synergistic drug combinations in non-small cell lung cancer through metagene-based classification
Drug resistance remains a significant challenge in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Identifying synergistic drug combinations that simultaneously target multiple signaling pathways is cruc...
Awareness of and positive attitudes toward HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among reproductive-aged women in Ghana: A multilevel analysis of the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey
Background HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective biomedical intervention for preventing HIV acquisition. Using nationally representative data from Ghana, this study e...
Scleral exposure influences social judgments of trustworthiness, attractiveness, sociability, and social rank in White faces
Faces are powerful sources of social information, and the eye region plays a central role in shaping first impressions. While prior studies have suggested that scleral exposure may influence social ju...
Multiplex immunofluorescence microscopy assays for pharmacodynamic assessment of MET tyrosine kinase activation in the plasma membrane and nucleus
The HGF/SF (hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor) receptor tyrosine kinase MET is overexpressed and/or activated in many tumors, providing therapeutic targets for antibody-drug conjugates and tyros...
Strength and leaching characteristics of stabilized ionic rare earth tailings by microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation
Ion-adsorbed rare earth mining generates extensive tailings sites with compromised structural integrity and heavy metal contamination. This study employed microbially induced carbonate precipitation (...
Editorial Note: A study of systemic risk spillovers in Asian emerging markets and Chinese stock market
The impact of cannabidiol (CBD) in hyperglycemic zebrafish (Danio rerio)
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a serious medical condition that impacts the lives of millions of people around the world. Complications of both micro- and macro-vascular nature occur later in life due to p...
Fear and the internalization of external regulation – An exploratory study on how fear of COVID-19 affected the internalization of mask-wearing
The internalization of externally regulated behavior is a key topic in motivational psychology. While fulfilling the basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness provides the fo...
Key populations and healthcare providers perceptions, preferences and acceptability of HIV, Hepatitis B and C multiplex self-testing: A qualitative study
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are chronic viral infections, sharing similar transmission routes. This study investigates the perceptions, pre...
Reduced chemical application with bio-organic fertilizer to improve grain filling characteristics and fertilizer partial productivity of highland barley under irrigation regimes
Reduction of nitrogen fertilizer and simultaneously application of bio-organic fertilizer is regarded as an essential approach for realizing sustainable agricultural development. Substituting partial...
Network geometry, topology, and spectral analysis in global stock markets: Insights from using the Ricci curvature, Euler characteristic, and random matrix theory
The global stock market network exhibits complex patterns of interdependence that are central to systemic stability. This study proposes a multi-perspective framework integrating random matrix theory,...
Association between attendance at a behavioral change communication module and dysmenorrhea prevalence among female university students: A propensity score matched comparative study
Background Dysmenorrhea is the most common menstrual disorder among young women and often disrupts daily activities and well-being. Although pharmacological management is widely us...
Narrative–affect discrepancy as a regulated degree of freedom in 351,734 relationship narratives
In naturalistic emotional narratives, the intensity of expressed affect does not scale proportionally with narrative structure. Using 351,734 English-language relationship narratives from online suppo...
Enhancing oral competence: Evidence-based strategies for developing foreign language speaking skills in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) learners
This study examines evidence-based pedagogical strategies aimed at enhancing communication competence, with a particular focus on foreign language speaking skills, among Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)...
Phosphorylation landscape of dengue virus proteins and their implications in protein-protein interactions
Phosphorylation is one of the most ubiquitous, reversible post-translational modifications through which cells communicate external signals from the membrane to the nucleus. However, viruses replicate...
Impact of temperature, humidity, dehydration, and psychological stress on salivary flow and xerostomia in young men: An observational study
Xerostomia, or subjective oral dryness, is commonly reported and may occur with or without objectively reduced salivary secretion (hyposalivation). To assess salivary gland function, the salivary flow...
A deep learning framework for the localization of landmarks on the lateral semi circular canals
This paper introduces a Deep Learning (DL) framework to localize landmark coordinates within the semicircular canals in Computed Tomography (CT) scans of the temporal bone. These landmarks can be cons...
Continuous high-fat high-sugar diet overrides the therapeutic potential of fecal microbiota transplantation from exercised and/or inulin-conditioned donors in obese mice
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a promising therapeutic strategy for obesity and related metabolic disorders. Exercise and dietary fiber intake, such as inulin supplementation, have been sho...
Correction: Epidemiological study of cervical cord compression and its clinical symptoms in community-dwelling residents
Can agricultural digitalization improve agricultural export quality?
In the context of an evolving international trade landscape, agricultural digitalization represents a critical pathway for enhancing agricultural export quality (AEQ) and accelerating the development...
Measurement properties of the 30-second sit-to-stand test in post COVID-19 condition: Results from the PYCNOVID randomised controlled trial
Background The 30-second sit-to-stand test (30s-STS) is a frequently used measure of functional capacity in post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), but its measurement properties have not b...
Sorghum utilization in grain-based food products in China and Australia
Sorghum consumption has potential health-promoting effects for consumers. This study identified sorghum-containing grain-based food products available in major supermarkets in China and Australia. A t...
Genomic characterization of Salmonella enterica isolates causing typhoid among Ghanaian patients
Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi ( S . Typhi) is a leading cause of typhoid fever, significantly impacting morbidity and mortality in Ghana...
Developmental changes in audio-visual speech integration during the first year of life in infants at elevated and typical likelihood of autism
Infants’ ability to integrate auditory and visual information, i.e., audiovisual integration (AVI), emerges during the first year and is crucial for effective communication and early development. Howe...