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Systematic identification of pan-cancer single-gene expression biomarkers in drug high-throughput screens
Precision oncology relies on molecular biomarkers to stratify patients into responders and non-responders to a given treatment. Although gene expression profiles have historically been explored for bi...
Action-factorized Rainbow deep Q-network with token Transformer for computation offloading in edge computing-enabled Internet of Ships
Edge computing (EC) in the Internet of Ships (IoS) reduces the latency and energy burdens of cloud-centric architectures, but fully realizing its benefits requires effective computation offloading str...
The application of innovative joint control strategies in the synergistic optimization of enterprise procurement, production, rework and quality control
This study proposes an innovative joint control strategy for enterprise collaborative optimization in procurement, production, rework, and quality control in mechanical component manufacturing enterpr...
Effects of nebulized dexmedetomidine for premedication on the parameters of oxidative and inflammatory stress in children undergoing tonsillotomy and adenoidectomy: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Background This prospective randomized clinical pilot study aimed to evaluate the effect of inhaled Dexmedetomidine in premedication in children after tonsillectomy with adenoidect...
Enhanced aerodynamic and mechanical performance of double-rotor wind turbines via a one-way fluid-structure interaction analysis
Double-rotor wind turbines (DRWTs) have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional single-rotor wind turbines (SRWTs). This study proposes a novel DRWT equipped with a differential planetary g...
Molecular characterization and tissue tropism of an Iraqi field isolate of fowl adenovirus serotype 8a in broiler chickens
Background Inclusion body hepatitis is still a threat to broiler farms and recent findings indicate that FAdV-8a is re-emerging in several areas. Limited data are available on circ...
Hydrazone-schiff base derivatives of 4-(tert-butyl)benzoic acid as potent enzyme inhibitors: In vitro α-amylase, α-glucosidase, tyrosinase inhibition and computational studies
Compounds containing an azomethine functional group are well recognized for their enzyme inhibitory potential. In this study, a series of hydrazone-Schiff base derivatives from 4-(tert-butyl)benzoic a...
Work engagement, job satisfaction and turnover intention among nurses working in private hospitals of Pokhara, Nepal
Background Understanding nurses’ engagement and drivers is crucial as it impacts patient experience, safety and healthcare quality. Despite the rapid growth of the private healthca...
Correction: Trends in the discussion of cycling in urban environments: An X-based study
Education in Haor areas of Bangladesh: A mixed-methods study on academic performance, school attendance, and school intervention
This study examines the factors affecting secondary education in the Tanguar Haor region of Bangladesh, employing a sequential explanatory design. Quantitative...
THOI: An efficient and accessible library for computing higher-order interactions enhanced by batch-processing
Complex systems are characterized by nonlinear dynamics, multi-level interactions, and emergent collective behaviors. Traditional analyses that focus solely on pairwise interactions often oversimplify...
Expression of Concern: Reports on sexual violence published in an online Chinese newspaper: A new frame research
CEO narcissism and its influence on innovation capabilities of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises: An empirical study in the Colombian context
This study explores the relationship between the level of CEO narcissism and the innovation capabilities of firms in Colombia. Two structured instruments were applied to a sample of 85 companies from...
Efficacy and safety of the ayurvedic formulation ‘Trikatu’ as an add-on to standard care in dyslipidemia: Study protocol for a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluating lipid parameters, and gut microbiota
Background Dyslipidemia is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), with early and sustained LDL-C reduction offering significant p...
Expression of Concern: Digital boundaries: A study on WeChat parent-child relationships among Chinese college students and their association with family factors
Host plant nutrition drives fitness outcomes in the cactus specialist Drosophila mettleri
Organisms must navigate complex interactions with host plants, microbial communities, and environmental cues to ensure their survival and reproductive success when adapting to novel environments. Due...
The expected benefits of using social robots when working with institutionalised older adults: A qualitative study among healthcare professionals
The shortage of healthcare professionals increasingly challenges the provision of care for institutionalised older adults. This study investigates healthcare professionals’ expectations regarding the...
The influence of Social Media Use of older adults on the Exercise Habits: The chain mediating effects of active coping strategies and perceived social support
With the advancement of internet adaptation for the older adults, social media has increasingly become an important platform for older adults to access health information and maintain social connectio...
A novel methodological framework for predicting and mapping agriculture-related soil attributes using Euclidean distance, regular grids, and machine learning algorithms
Recent advances in statistical and machine learning (ML) methods have improved the prediction of soil attributes at fine spatial scales, yet the comparative performance and reliability of these techni...
Elevation and land use shape soil entomopathogenic fungal communities in the Uluguru mountains, Tanzania: Insights from metagenomic and culture-based approaches
Background Soil-borne entomopathogenic fungi (EPFs) support ecological regulation of pests, yet their distribution across tropical mountain agroecosystems is poorly characterized....
It’s not you, it’s me: A thematic analysis of written causal attributions for favorable and unfavorable feedback on different types of Instagram image sharing
Previous research has provided valuable insights into how virtual likes and comments on self-presentational content affect users’ emotions and self-evaluations, yet less is known about the causal attr...
Psychological well-being of SLE patients: A comprehensive examination of stress, depression, anxiety and quality of life
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE/Lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting various organs, and associated with challenges in emotion and mood regulation. Despite the increasing prevalence of S...
Retraction: Population dynamics in pre-Inca human groups from the Osmore Valley, the Azapa Valley and the coast of the South Central Andes
Swimming behavior of Daphnia dentifera is influenced by Australozyma monospora infection
By changing the behavior of infected hosts, pathogens can shape the outcome of both disease transmission and other interspecific interactions within the food web. This change in behavior is most often...
Functional morphology of the Cambrian archaeocyath sponge Yukonensis
Archaeocyatha is a diverse clade of Early to Middle Cambrian (Stage 2–4) reef building filter-feeding sponges. Their calcium carbonate skeletons allowed for a broad range of morphologies, from cylindr...