PLoS ONE

Vol. 21, Issue 4 Issue 4 2026
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Expression of Concern: Targeting necroptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells: In Silico insights into 8,12-dimethoxysanguinarine from Eomecon Chionantha through molecular docking, dynamics, DFT, and MEP studies

Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0347090 10.1371/journal.pone.0347090

Impact of SETD8/KMT5A overexpression on hepatocellular carcinoma progression and prognosis

Norihiko Suzaki, Shinya Hayami, Atsushi Miyamoto et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0337503 10.1371/journal.pone.0337503

Background Hepatocellular carcinoma has poor prognosis due to its high recurrence rate, even after curative surgery. Epigenetic regulators are known to play a critical role in canc...

Effect of different velocity loss thresholds during a resistance training program on jump and sprint performances in trained female athletes

Hiroki Kambara, Kazuhiro Sakamoto, Yuya Watanabe et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0347298 10.1371/journal.pone.0347298

This study aimed to explore the effects of velocity-based resistance training (VBT) using different velocity loss (VL) thresholds on jump and sprint performance in trained female athletes. Fifteen col...

Discrete element method parameter calibration and validation of wheat based on the Tavares model

Huapo Jia, Bo Feng, Wenbin Wu et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0346715 10.1371/journal.pone.0346715

Existing discrete element studies on wheat predominantly utilize simplified models, which fail to accurately characterize differences in fracture behavior resulting from the anisotropic structure of w...

“It Feels Like My Spine is About to Break”: Experience and support needs of family caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Ethiopia

Melkitu Melak, Solomon Mekonnen, Afolasade Fakolade et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0346049 10.1371/journal.pone.0346049

Background Due to the complex and long-term care needs of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), caregivers often face an overwhelming caregiving burden, and they experience physical a...

Retraction: Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia

Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0347170 10.1371/journal.pone.0347170

Barriers and facilitators to condom use among People Who Inject Drugs in Georgia: A qualitative study guided by the COM-B model

Tamar Zurashvili, Maia Kajaia, Oluwabusayomi Akeju et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0346771 10.1371/journal.pone.0346771

People who inject drugs (PWID) are at a heightened risk of contracting and transmitting HIV due to shared needles and unsafe sexual practices. Evidence on what shapes condom use among PWID in Georgia...

Comparison of methods for determining parameters related to ankle joint quasi-stiffness during quiet standing

Kaylie Lau, Kai Lon Fok, Jonguk Lee et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0338581 10.1371/journal.pone.0338581

Ankle joint quasi-stiffness is a measure representing the control of quiet standing. Here we investigated three methods for determining parameters associated with ankle joint quasi-stiffness. Eleven h...

Ventricular activation and repolarization in response to physiological and conventional pacing using ultra-high-frequency electrocardiography

Saúl Palacios, Radovan Smisek, Karol Curila et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0344111 10.1371/journal.pone.0344111

Background Physiological pacing targeting the cardiac conduction system is increasingly being adopted as an alternative to conventional right ventricular (RV) pacing for the treatm...

Exploring the association between serum vitamins and CAP-defined hepatic steatosis in lean and non-lean adults with NAFLD: A cross-sectional study

Caijuan Hong, Lili Jiang, Lulu Xia Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0346042 10.1371/journal.pone.0346042

Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is highly prevalent worldwide, yet the role of serum vitamins in hepatic fat accumulation, particularly across lean and non-lea...

Spatial prediction of dog population distribution in Kenya

Moumita Das, Maria Sol Perez Aguirreburualde, Shepelo Getrude Peter et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0343347 10.1371/journal.pone.0343347

Free-roaming dogs pose a significant public health concern due to their role in disease transmission. Rabies has been endemic in Kenya for over a century, yet a sustainable and standardized method for...

Effect of dialysate buffer practices on serum parathyroid hormone concentrations in real-life french patients receiving hemodialysis

Pablo Antonio Ureña Torres, Moustafa Naja, Minh Hoang Tran et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0345776 10.1371/journal.pone.0345776

Background Dialysate composition is crucial for managing secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in patients on hemodialysis. Acetate‐based dialysates elevate serum acetate and trigge...

Multi-task adaptive deep sparse canonical correlation analysis for multi-omics cancer survival prediction

Yan Wang, Zimo Zou, Yuanyuan Wu et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0346274 10.1371/journal.pone.0346274

Integrating high-dimensional multi-omics data is essential for uncovering the coordinated molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression and improving survival prediction. DNA methylation and mRNA...

Retraction: Dynamic linkages between renewable energy, carbon emissions and economic growth through nonlinear ARDL approach: Evidence from Iran

Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0346951 10.1371/journal.pone.0346951

Research on fire scenario analysis and emergency response strategies for L-shaped buildings using FDS

Qin Zhang, Yuhong Hu, Xiaoju Li Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0346927 10.1371/journal.pone.0346927

With the rapid development of information and communication technologies, modern fire rescue models are evolving towards informatization, proactivity, and spatialization. Existing fire simulation mode...

Discovery of a Roman Quarry for Pozzolanic aggregates in the Euganean Hills Magmatic District, Northeast Italy: A stepwise archaeometric approach

Simone Dilaria, Luigi Germinario, Claudio Mazzoli et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0347202 10.1371/journal.pone.0347202

This study investigates the provenance of volcanic aggregates used in Roman lime-based mortars from the theatre–bath complex at Via Scavi in Montegrotto Terme (ancient Fons Aponi...

From visual attention to behavioural intention: A relational framework of culturally creative desserts in museum communication

Zichen Ke, Xiang Meng, Jingzong Xu et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0347418 10.1371/journal.pone.0347418

This study examines how the visual presentation of culturally creative desserts (CCDs), modelled after Chinese museum artefacts, relates to potential visitors’ visit-related behavioural intention unde...

Retraction: Fishing grounds footprint and economic freedom indexes: Evidence from Asia-Pacific

Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0346950 10.1371/journal.pone.0346950

Effect of intravenous vitamin C administration on chemotherapy-induced adverse events in patients with nasopharyngeal cancer

Peesit Leelasawatsuk, Pasawat Supanimitjaroenporn, Nattida Rodsom et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0346818 10.1371/journal.pone.0346818

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is prevalent in Thailand, with a substantial proportion of cases diagnosed at advanced stages. The standard treatment, concurrent chemoradiotherapy, is associated with conside...

Correction: Detection, transport, and retention of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts in saturated sandy porous media: Influence of electrolytes and natural organic matter in flow-through systems

Christian P. Pullano, Mahsa Ghorbani, Timothy J. Mutty et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0347130 10.1371/journal.pone.0347130

Pelvic floor exercise: Awareness, knowledge, beliefs and practices among pregnant women in a Ghanaian setting

Yaa Abrafi Ankomah, Bright Anneh Awaitey, Moses Monday Omoniyi et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0347199 10.1371/journal.pone.0347199

Background Pregnancy and childbirth increase the risk of pelvic floor muscle damage, leading to conditions such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolap...

A survey of student loan burden among United States Chiropractors: Insights on debt, relief, and educational value

Samuel M. Schut, Zachary A. Cupler, Brian C. Coleman Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0347127 10.1371/journal.pone.0347127

Background Although student loans have made health professional education accessible for a greater proportion of the US population, rising student indebtedness has incited consider...

Hospitalizations associated with endemic and non-endemic mosquito-borne arboviruses in Canada, 2002–2023

Maria Elizabeth Mitri, Antoinette Ludwig, Joanne Tataryn et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0347106 10.1371/journal.pone.0347106

Mosquito-borne arboviruses pose a growing public health concern in Canada, particularly in the context of climate change and increased global travel. This study aimed to quantify the burden of endemic...

The impact of government macroeconomic policies and elections on income smoothing in state-controlled commercial banks: Evidence from the MENA region

Pejman Peykani, Mostafa Sargolzaei, Mohammad Javad Mohagheghnia et al. Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0343259 10.1371/journal.pone.0343259

In most of the economies of different countries in the world, banks play a very important role in economic stability. We know that if the banks are not managed correctly, this issue will have heavy ec...

Trend-based quality assurance of binary urinary antigen tests

Susanne Sütterlin, Anders Olof Larsson Apr 13, 2026 pp. e0344807 10.1371/journal.pone.0344807

Objective Binary diagnostic assays, such as urinary antigen (uAg) tests, provide rapid results but lack quantitative output for conventional quality control. This study evaluated w...

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