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Enhancing sustainable innovation through collaborative knowledge absorption: Insights from the development of a hybrid marine engine
Rapid technological advancements, characterized by uncertainties, together with the growing imperative for environmental sustainability, are continuously reshaping markets and business strategies. The...
The role of bacteria in wastewater treatment and the impact of treated wastewater on riverine bacterial ecosystems
Spatiotemporal analysis of bacterial communities in wastewater can explain the role of bacteria in removing organic matter, phosphorus, and nitrogen as well as the impact of wastewater treatment on ri...
Influences of TiO2 and SiO2 nanofillers on the hardness and surface roughness of maxillofacial silicone elastomers after two years of outdoor tropical weathering: An in vitro study
The properties of maxillofacial silicone elastomers (MFSE) are far from ideal and still require reinforcement. The incorporation of nanofillers (NFs) at high levels still requires further investigatio...
Psychometric validation of the English version of the digital wellbeing questionnaire for young adults
Background Digital technologies increasingly impact daily life. Digital wellbeing is emerging as a multidimensional construct encompassing emotional regulation, autonomy, social co...
Unmet supportive care needs of head and neck cancer survivors: A scoping review
Aim To investigate the unmet supportive care needs, the existing tools to screen these unmet needs, and the factors associated with them among head and neck cancer survivors....
Deep learning-based gait phase detection using shank-mounted IMU data: Classification approach
Gait is a key indicator for assessing an individual’s mobility and overall health, and accurate detection of gait cycle phases is essential for precise gait analysis. Most existing gait phase detectio...
Disorientation patterns of loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) hatchlings in Pinellas County, Florida, USA
The disorientation of loggerhead sea turtle ( Caretta caretta ) hatchlings, primarily caused by artificial lighting, poses a significant threat to their surviva...
Felis Catus Optimization (FCO): A novel nature‑inspired metaheuristic algorithm
This study introduces Felis Catus Optimization (FCO), a novel nature‑inspired metaheuristic algorithm modeled on the ecological and adaptive behavioral dynamics of urban domestic cats. FCO divides its...
Sociodemographic and geographic determinants of childhood immunization coverage and equity in Ghana: Analysis of the 2022 demographic and health survey
Background Childhood immunization remains a cornerstone of public health in sub-Saharan Africa, yet substantial gaps in coverage, equity, and schedule adherence persist. This study...
Reducing frailty in frail people with multiple sclerosis: Feasibility of a 6-week multimodal exercise training program
Background Frailty is increasingly recognized as a prevalent and debilitating condition in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and is linked to poorer health outcomes. However, tar...
Exploration of schizophrenia-associated gene modules using graph theory, co-expression networks, and dimensionality reduction
The PsychENCODE consortium has generated a comprehensive multi-omic dataset from human brain samples, spanning healthy individuals and those with neuropsychiatric disorders. In this study, we focus ex...
Fungi-based food in the public eye: Terminology, cultivation timelines, sustainability, and nutrition across three EU countries
Fungi-based foods are gaining attention as sustainable alternatives, yet public understanding remains limited. This study quantified knowledge and perceptions in Germany, Spain, and Sweden, selected f...
Low FXIII activity levels in patients with vascular anomalies, not in patients with trauma-induced coagulopathy
Patients with localized intravascular coagulopathy (LIC) related to vascular anomalies occasionally suffer from hemorrhage and delayed wound healing, presumably due to consumptive reduction of fibrino...
Occupational risk factors for depression and anxiety symptoms: Insights from a large cohort study during and after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Objectives An increased risk for an occupation-related SARS-CoV-2 infection has been linked to higher psychological distress. This online survey investigates the prevalence of depr...
How are adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities represented, included and engaged in cancer research: A scoping review protocol
Cancer research has shifted to highlight and empower the voices and experiences of patients in informing and guiding research. Adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities experience wor...
Reasons for encounter in primary care among French patients: Gender differences in presentation rates more pronounced among the patients of male practitioners
Background Evidence has shown that the gender of general practitioners (GPs) and of patients plays a role in primary care, both in communication and practice style. However, less i...
Retraining gait in Parkinson’s Disease via a personalised app: A study protocol
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that often leads to gait impairments and an increased risk of falls, negatively impacting quality of life. Inertial-based wearables have...
Italy’s progress towards the objectives of the national action plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a major public health threat. Italian AMR rates are among the highest in Europe. The Italian National action plan to combat AMR...
Morphological and hormonal diversity in rose (Rosa hybrida L.) and potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Ri genotypes: A comparative study
Ri (root-inducing) technology, mediated by Rhizobium rhizogenes , presents a promising approach for modifying plant architecture. However, a comprehensive under...
Commercial cannabis product testing: Fidelity to labels and regulations
Background In Colorado, regulations for recreational and medical cannabis sales require tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration is printed on all products. Labeled THC concentrati...
Heat-actuated valve implementation in a point-of-care, paper-based microfluidic device for infectious disease detection
Paper-based microfluid devices have great potential to perform complex assays like nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) in point-of-care (POC) and low resource settings, but have not often succeed...
Correction: Population pharmacokinetics model of pyrazinamide to optimize tuberculosis treatment: An interethnic cohort study of diabetes mellitus effect on drug exposure
Modelling the impact of dominant transport pathways on Antarctic Krill fishing activity in the Southern Ocean
Antarctic krill ( Euphasia superba ) are a key component in the Southern Ocean ecosystem, especially in the Atlantic sector, where the majority of the populatio...
Correction: Trends and determinants of antenatal care use and quality in Bangladesh: Insights from demographic and health survey data
Influence of riders’ physical activity on improving seat balance in the context of horse welfare – A pilot study
This study aimed to investigate the impact of gym exercises for riders on their posture and the subsequent effect on reducing discomfort for their horses during training, using electronic pressure sen...