PLoS ONE

Vol. 21, Issue 5 Issue 5 2026
1292
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Combined diagnostic accuracy of two artificial intelligence systems for glaucoma diagnosis using color fundus photography

Gilvan Vilarinho da Silva Filho, Gustavo Coelho Caiado, Felipe Zocatelli Yamamoto et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0349878 10.1371/journal.pone.0349878

Purpose To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of two commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) systems based on color fundus photography (CFP), the Laguna ONhE and VUNO Med...

Taxonomic characterizations of the genus Commicarpus Standl. (Nyctaginaceae) in Saudi Arabia

Maad S. Ytemi, Hameed Alsamadany, Faraj Abdullah Al-Ghamdi et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0350149 10.1371/journal.pone.0350149

The genus Commicarpus Standl. is a member of the family Nyctaginaceae. The genus includes about 30–35 species distributed across tropical and subtropical region...

Retraction: Towards sustainable management: Exploring the role of internal monitoring in pollution prevention

May 28, 2026 pp. e0349824 10.1371/journal.pone.0349824

Semigroup-theoretic analysis of supply-chain disruptions and resilience

Job Agba Opue, Marshal I. Sampson, Otobong J. Tom et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0350123 10.1371/journal.pone.0350123

This paper develops a rigorous framework using finite transformation semigroups to model supply-chain state evolution under cascading disruptions and resilience interventions. Disruptions and interven...

GPR37 modulates body weight and insulin sensitivity in a sex-biased manner

Mariam Ahmed, Mariela Nunez Santos, Karen Abdelsayed et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0349406 10.1371/journal.pone.0349406

Metabolic disorders are a growing public health concern in the United States, with approximately 40% of the population living with obesity. The urgent need for novel therapeutic targets has driven int...

Eliciting health beliefs: Difficulties and solutions

Xiaoxue Sherry Gao, Rong Rong May 28, 2026 pp. e0347922 10.1371/journal.pone.0347922

Despite recent progress in the development of incentive-compatible belief elicitation methods, some unique challenges arise when researchers apply some methods to elicit one’s beliefs about their own...

Editorial Note: The impact of city size on income inclusive growth: A human capital perspective and evidence from China

May 28, 2026 pp. e0349897 10.1371/journal.pone.0349897

‘Taking Time’ – Extended mental health consultations in a deprived urban general practice: A retrospective descriptive study

Siobhan Hinchy, Eimear Pilkington, Helen Tobin et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0349885 10.1371/journal.pone.0349885

Background Mental health presentations are common in general practice, particularly in socially deprived areas, yet standard consultation times often limit GPs’ ability to comprehe...

Association between pre-competition strength and sprint canoe/kayak performance: A mixed-effects analysis of professional Chinese athletes

Zongwei Chen, Zhaoqian Li, Xing Zhang et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0347178 10.1371/journal.pone.0347178

This study aimed to examine the associations between pre-competition strength measures and sprint canoe and kayak performance. A post-hoc observational cross-sectional analysis was conducted using off...

Mortality salience effects and status consumption–A reasoned action approach

Jolien Arendsen, Guido M. van Koningsbruggen, Marieke L. Fransen May 28, 2026 pp. e0350005 10.1371/journal.pone.0350005

Prior research suggests that mortality salience (MS) can promote status consumption, yet it remains unclear how these effects are formed. To address this gap, we applied the Reasoned Action Approach,...

Individual, community, and societal drivers of adolescent peer violence in Asella, Ethiopia: A school-based cross-sectional study utilizing the socio-ecological model

Ayalneh Demissie, Tesfa G/meskel, Kasim Kimo et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0350131 10.1371/journal.pone.0350131

Background Adolescent peer violence is a critical public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries. However, existing research in sub-Saharan Afri...

Burden and patterns of dyslipidaemia among adult Ghanaians: A systematic review

Richmond Owusu Ateko, Andrew Decker, Afua Bontu Adjei et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0350185 10.1371/journal.pone.0350185

Background Dyslipidaemia is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and has become an increasing public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Rapid urbanisation,...

Retraction: A study of the economic growth effects of market integration: An examination of 27 cities in the Yangtze River Delta city cluster

May 28, 2026 pp. e0349818 10.1371/journal.pone.0349818

Retraction: Optimum 3D Matrix Stiffness for Maintenance of Cancer Stem Cells Is Dependent on Tissue Origin of Cancer Cells

May 28, 2026 pp. e0350314 10.1371/journal.pone.0350314

A scoring system for euthanasia decisions in rescued raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides): Standardized criteria in wildlife rehabilitation

Bong Kyun Kim, Soo Hyung Eo May 28, 2026 pp. e0349230 10.1371/journal.pone.0349230

Wild animal rescue and control centers routinely encounter situations that require evaluating a rescued animal’s potential for recovery and making decisions on appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, o...

Exploring the impact of specialist and generalist stars on organizational performance

Georgios Nalbantis, Christian Manger, Tim Pawlowski et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0349682 10.1371/journal.pone.0349682

We analyze the impact of specialist and generalist stars on organizational performance by linking the literature on star employees and specialization. Our adaptive role framework allows stars to switc...

Who Leads, What Matters? Machine Learning and the Complexity of University Performance

María Teresa Ballestar, Kathrin Komp-Leukkunen, Jorge Malfeito-Gaviro et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0349287 10.1371/journal.pone.0349287

The role of leadership in public institutions, particularly universities, is often linked to goal-setting and decision-making processes that impact efficiency. In Spain, public university rectors are...

Expression of Concern: Soft computing models to predict the compressive strength of GGBS/FA- geopolymer concrete

May 28, 2026 pp. e0350324 10.1371/journal.pone.0350324

Correction: Soil microbial communities in the face of changing farming practices: A case study in an agricultural landscape in France

Laurie Dunn, Christophe Lang, Nicolas Marilleau et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0350312 10.1371/journal.pone.0350312

Machine learning-based prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma risk in steatotic liver disease: A nationwide cohort study

Log Young Kim, Ji Soo Lee, Jeong-Ju Yoo et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0349593 10.1371/journal.pone.0349593

Background and aims Steatotic liver disease (SLD) has emerged as an important risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), often in the absence of cirrhosis. We aimed to develop...

A comparison of capturing speech breathing using respiratory inductive plethysmography and electromagnetic articulography

Tabea Thies, Philipp Buech, Anne Hermes May 28, 2026 pp. e0348123 10.1371/journal.pone.0348123

This study introduces a novel approach to speech breathing analysis by evaluating Electromagnetic Articulography (EMA) for tracking speech breathing patterns and thus providing an alternative to the c...

Genomic and functional characterization of a novel halophilic bacteriophage targeting carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae

Sahar Abed, Masoumeh Beig, Sepideh Soltani et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0348054 10.1371/journal.pone.0348054

Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) is a multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogen causing severe infections in immunocompromised patients, prompting the...

Research on an islanding detection method suitable for distributed generation grid-connection complex system

Wen Sun, Sihan Yu, Zhengye Jiang May 28, 2026 pp. e0350272 10.1371/journal.pone.0350272

With the increase in penetration rate of distributed generation under dual-carbon goals, hazards of unplanned islanding caused by grid-connection of distributed generation systems have attracted atten...

System immunoinformatics–based design of a multi-epitope vaccine candidate against La Crosse virus

Md. Habib Ullah Masum, Homaira Pervin Heema, Ahmad Abdullah Mahdeen et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0350287 10.1371/journal.pone.0350287

The emergence of La Crosse virus (LACV) infection has been attributed to the global expansion of mosquito habitats and climate change. This pressing issue underscores the urgency of preemptive actions...

Cost-effectiveness of various referral pathways to identify advanced fibrosis among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in primary care setting in Malaysia

Wei Yoon Poh, Amirah Azzeri, Shamsul Mohd Zain et al. May 28, 2026 pp. e0350263 10.1371/journal.pone.0350263

Background and aim Most international guidelines recommend a two-step approach using the Fibrosis-4 index (FIB-4) and vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) to identify...

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