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Which are the most valued HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis attributes? A discrete choice experiment among sexual and gender minorities in Peru
Background There is potential demand for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Peru; however, little is known about preferences towards PrEP modalities or the importance of PrEP attri...
Effects of a spore-forming probiotic blend on bowel habits and physical well-being in adults with functional constipation: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a spore-forming probiotic blend containing Clostridium butyricum IDCC 1301, Weizmannia coagu...
Social determinants of pain, distress, and quality of life in injured workers: A cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis of patient-reported outcomes
Background and Objectives Prognostic tools are widely used to guide early management of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. However, social identity factors such as age, gender, race,...
Proximity of posterior teeth to mandibular canal with 3D measurements in a population of western China
Objectives The mandibular canal (MC) is an important anatomical structure that sometimes incurs injuries. Complications, such as paresthesia, neuropathic pain, and numbness, usuall...
Evaluation of plant diversity and soil-vegetation relationships in some salinity-affected cultivated areas in Egypt
Soil salinity, characterized by the accumulation of soluble salts, poses a significant global threat to agriculture, affecting over one billion hectares. It induces osmotic stress and ion toxicity, si...
The Lions Sports Academy TackleTEK Tool: The intra-and inter-coach reliability of assessing tackling competency in rugby union
Tackling skill tests in rugby aim to evaluate skill competency, but their reliability to detect meaningful changes in tackling competency over time remains uncertain. This study aimed to: 1) determine...
Bowhead whale foraging dives are defined by speed and body orientation
Quantifying the time baleen whales spend foraging is central to understanding the extent to which climate driven shifts in low-trophic prey may affect energy acquisition. To date, the most comprehensi...
Bayesian probabilistic projections of proportions with limited data: An application to subnational contraceptive method supply shares
Engaging the private sector in contraceptive method supply is critical for creating equitable, sustainable, and accessible healthcare systems. To achieve this, it is essential to understand where wome...
CMAP-Fusion: A cross-modal feature selection and model pruning framework for laboratory and imaging data
Cross-modal fusion of medical imaging and laboratory data is a key pathway for accurate diagnosis of diseases, yet it is constrained by issues such as the modal heterogeneity gap, accumulation of feat...
Research on the development of an automated system for psychology questionnaire generation based on large language models
This study reimagined the psychology questionnaire development process using large language model ((LLM) technology, aiming to overcome the protracted preparation cycles and significant human bias inh...
Development of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) for the screening of Candida auris
Background Candida auris is an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast associated with invasive infections, healthcare-associated outbreaks,...
Anemia among HIV‑positive women in LMICs: Multilevel analysis of recent DHS survey
Introduction Anemia affects over 30% of women of reproductive age globally, with the highest burden in low‑ and middle‑income countries, and it poses additional risks for women liv...
Sustainable preservation of dried fish using hybridized plant extracts: HPLC-based quantification of aflatoxins and vitamins, and assessment of broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy
This research aimed to preserve the nutritional qualities of fish flesh during prolonged storage, by utilizing bioactive compounds derived from plant extracts and oils. Fish flesh (tissues) was treate...
Vulnerabilities, extreme weather and temporal tensions as experienced by construction workers in the Swedish construction sector
Aim Climate change poses increasing risks to outdoor occupations, including construction work. This study explores how vulnerability is constructed in narratives of manual labour w...
Digitizing microscope slide-based natural history collections: A protocol using slide scanner technology
Natural history collections contain millions of microscope slides documenting global microscopic biodiversity, yet these materials remain largely undigitized and are vulnerable to deterioration and lo...
Determinants of cervical cancer screening among women aged 30 to 49 years in 20 low- and middle-income countries: A multilevel analysis
Background Cervical cancer is preventable, yet it remains a leading cause of cancer death in women. About 90% of cases and 94% of deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (...
Machine learning identifies pupil size and corneal thickness as key predictors of axial elongation rate
Purpose This study aimed to develop a machine learning-based prediction model for myopia progression using ocular biometric parameters to provide an objective assessment tool for c...
Clip-plate versus suture-anchor in double-door laminoplasty for degenerative cervical myelopathy: Protocol for a multicenter, non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial
Background Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a leading cause of spinal cord dysfunction. While cervical laminoplasty (LAMP) is the standard treatment, the optimal fixation...
Short-duration phase-change material cryotherapy selectively enhances early neuromuscular and perceptual recovery
The purpose of this study was to examine whether short-duration phase-change material cooling (PCM) applied at different temperatures influences acute recovery following fatigue induced by stretch–sho...
An online stigma reduction education program for healthcare workers working with people who inject drugs: Development
Canada has a high prevalence of people who inject drugs (PWID), many of whom experience limited access to necessary diagnosis, treatment, and support. PWID often avoid seeking care due to stigma from...
Baa-iov: Blockchain-enabled anonymous authentication for internet of vehicles
As a core component of intelligent transportation systems, the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) relies heavily on secure and efficient authentication mechanisms to support real-time information exchange and...
Association between muscle relaxant dosage and recovery in pediatric otolaryngological surgery: A retrospective cohort study
Background Standardized guidelines for dosing strategies of muscle relaxants—specifically aimed at reducing extubation time and side effects—are currently lacking in pediatric otol...
The stress reduction potential of Bhagavad Gita and Yoga for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial
Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) experienced elevated psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Culturally embedded, non-stigmatizing approaches may improve uptake o...
A multi-dimensional analysis of native and non-native academic research articles in twelve disciplines
Multi-dimensional analysis (MDA) approach has been widely adopted to compare linguistic and register variations between native and non-native researchers’ academic writing in numerous studies. However...
Enhanced rock recognition via EVSS-integrated YOLO11: A deep learning approach for precise geological classification
Rock identification plays a fundamental role in geological work, particularly in resource reservoir characterization, stratigraphic division, engineering stability assessment, and hazard prevention. H...