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Effects of N-acetyl-L-cysteine on sperm quality during chilled storage of Maguan hornless goat semen
The Maguan hornless goat is a valuable indigenous goat breed in Yunnan Province, China. As a rare and endangered genetic resource, its population protection and breeding are challenged by numerous cha...
Understanding the implementation of continuity-enhancing innovations as steps towards midwife-led continuity of care: A qualitative study using Normalization Process Theory
Objective To examine how specific midwife-led continuity of care elements are implemented and sustained in a maternity care system where independent community midwives collaborate...
First insight into genetic diversity of two sympatric marten species between the Alps and Adriatic islands
Closely related species occupying the same geographical area may exhibit markedly different genetic patterns due to differences in evolutionary history, ecology and behaviour. In this study, a populat...
Acoustic and auditory relation of creak/creaky settings in telephone call and direct recording samples: An approach in the light of forensic phonetics
This study assessed the possible relationship between acoustic and auditory analyses of vocal samples extracted from telephone calls and direct recordings. Samples from a database of auditory assessme...
Correction: Spatio-temporal characterization of earthquake sequence parameters and forecasting of strong aftershocks in Xinjiang based on the ETAS model
Rapid isometric hamstring strength scores from professional soccer players at pre-season: Positional differences and relationship to peak force
The assessment of rapid force within a single joint assessment is becoming common practice within elite sport environments. Recent observations have highlighted that rapid force maybe more sensitive t...
EDCC-RPL: A novel energy-efficient and load-balanced objective function for RPL Routing in IoT networks enhancing network lifetime and reliability
Energy efficiency and balanced load distribution remain persistent challenges in the Routing Protocol for Low-Power and Lossy Networks (RPL), significantly affecting the lifetime and reliability of In...
Identifying driving mechanisms and threshold effects of trade-offs and synergies among ecosystem services: A case study of Henan Province, China
Ecosystem services (ESs) exhibit complex interactions with multiple driving factors, including human activities, climate change, land use, soil erosion, and slope. Henan Province faces ecological chal...
Sugar, mineral, B-vitamins profiles and radical scavenging activity of Royal jelly collected at different harvesting times
Royal jelly is produced by young worker honeybees that support the growth of their larvae. Human beings can harvest and use it as functional food due to its high content of nutrients and beneficial hu...
Biomaterial-associated molecular patterns (BAMPs) modulate macrophage polarization in bone grafting
Bone graft rejection in oral surgery remains a significant challenge, potentially compromising the success of reconstructive procedures. Biomaterial-associated molecular patterns (BAMPs) play a pivota...
Biomolecules involved in the metabolism of Escherichia coli affected by photodynamics: A calorimetry study
Antimicrobial resistance (AR) is a global health problem with significant consequences for the population and the economies of governments. In this context, several efforts are being made to investiga...
Epidemiological analysis and comparison of 259 extensive burn patients from 2010 to 2021: Evidence for autonomous medical team
Background This study aims to investigate the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients with extensive burns admitted to a burn center in eastern China from 2010 to...
Stability analysis of nonlinear algebraic-differential equations with 2-delays and numerical methods
This paper investigates stability analysis and numerical approaches for nonlinear delay differential-algebraic equations with 2-delays. Based on asymptotic stability considerations for Hessenberg type...
LHW-Net: An ensemble-based machine learning framework for brain tumor classification
The classification of brain tumors is an unsolved problem associated with heterogeneity of tumors and fluctuations in imaging conditions. In this work, the investigation introduces a powerful novel fr...
Controlled comparative study of YOLOv8-Pose, YOLOv11-Pose, and Detectron2 for vertebrae detection and keypoint estimation
Accurate vertebrae detection with precise keypoint localization is essential for medical image analysis and clinical applications, such as spinal alignment assessment. This study presents a controlled...
Implementing the Lung Donor (LUNDON) acceptability score in U.S. donor management and transplant decision-making: A multi-aim, mixed-methods protocol
Background Despite advances in transplantation science, a persistent shortage of donor lungs continues to limit access to life-saving lung transplants. The Lung Donor (LUNDON) Acce...
Induction of colistin resistance and environmental toxicity assessment in Escherichia coli
The rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) among diverse microbial groups presents a growing threat to global public health. Colistin has become a last-line therapeutic option against multidrug-resist...
Modeling method and verification of interface contact stiffness based on micro-surface morphology detection
A novel elastic-plastic theoretical calculation model for interfacial contact stiffness has been deduced and established based on the observed characteristics of the interface microstructure. In this...
Irrigation and inequalities in the Senegal River Delta
Introduction Irrigation is considered to be one of the best solutions to fight drought spells in agriculture but also to lift farmers out of poverty through improved water provisio...
Detecting apple replant disease in the field – deciphering reasons for local growth depression
Apple replant disease (ARD) arises from repeated apple ( Malus domestica ) planting in the same area, disrupting physiological and morphological plant functions...
Performance inflation in junior tennis: Longitudinal analysis and Bayesian forecasting of ranking thresholds, efficiency, and access equity
This study examined long-term trends, systemic dynamics, and predictive trajectories of junior male tennis performance within the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Tour Juniors betwee...
Retraction: The Gene Expression Analysis of Blood Reveals S100A11 and AQP9 as Potential Biomarkers of Infective Endocarditis
Prevalence of and factors associated with depressive symptoms among the working population in Thimphu, Bhutan: A cross-sectional study
Background The working population contributes significantly to the economic and social development of a country. Despite an increase in mental health concerns in the working popula...
Trimineralic abalone shells (Haliotis iris Gmelin, 1791) and X-ray diffractometry: A Bayesian calibration model for resolving complex skeletal mineralogy
X-ray diffractometry (XRD) is commonly used to determine both aragonite:calcite ratio and Mg content (in calcite) in biogenic skeletal carbonate. Bimineral taxa, such as many abalone, combine aragonit...