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Predicting water status, growth and yield of tomato under different irrigation regimes using the RGB image indices and artificial neural network model
Water stress is a global challenge that severely impacts crop production by hindering essential physiological processes. To address this issue, proximal sensing has emerged as a promising technique fo...
Modeling and assessing Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) spread, epidemiological control measures, and cost
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is a highly contagious, transboundary disease that can affect animals and humans, posing significant health risks to both. This study aimed to prepare for a po...
Implementation fidelity of Ethiopia’s Malaria test-and-treat guideline amid a resurgence in Amhara Region: A mixed-methods study
Background Ethiopia has experienced a marked malaria resurgence in recent years, with the Amhara Region disproportionately affected. Although Ethiopia’s national strategy emphasize...
The cost of dual-task walking: Cognitive demands restrict gaze behaviour and gait planning
Adaptive walking relies on proactive gaze behaviour to plan foot placement and maintain stability. This study examined how mental workload and task complexity affect gaze behaviour and gait biomechani...
Epidemiology and trends of animal bites in Khoy County, Northwest Iran: A retrospective study (2021–2024)
Background Animal bites are a significant global public health concern because they can lead to rabies, a disease with a very high case fatality. Therefore, this study aimed to des...
Quantitative proteomic analysis of longissimus dorsi muscle in Chinese and Western pigs using DIA mass spectrometry with PRM validation
Huoshou black pig (HS) is a well-known indigenous Chinese breed distinguished by superior meat quality compared to Western breeds. To investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying these differences,...
Generation Alpha’s expectations at work: Well-being, pay and sense of agency
In contemporary organizations, representatives of different generations meet. Many publications have been written about the work style, expectations, and needs of representatives of previous generatio...
A novel and polarization insensitive triband absorber using a non-uniform design approach on a flexible material for X-band applications
To address the issue of satisfying absorption levels in the microwave X-band region, this study proposes a tri-band metasurface absorber that makes use of a new non-uniform technique. A unit cell is u...
Differences in the impact of leisure consumption spaces on urban residents’ life satisfaction: An empirical analysis based on social media big data
As residents’ demand for leisure consumption spaces continues to grow, the development of these spaces influences their perception of urban environments and life satisfaction. To examine how different...
Novel anthropometric indices and cognitive function among iranian older adults: Bushehr Elderly Health (BEH) program
Background This cross-sectional study investigated novel anthropometric indices including the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, visceral adiposity index (VAI), and lipid accumulati...
Enhanced convolutional block attention module with Learnable Gated Fusion (LGF-CBAM) for cocoa pod disease identification
Accurate detection of cocoa pod diseases is vital to reducing yield losses and supporting sustainable agriculture. Although deep learning models have shown promise in plant disease classification, the...
“Unanswered questions”: Acceptability of a personalised breast cancer screening strategy in lower-risk women by healthcare professionals in the context of the MyPeBS study
Background Based on the relevant differences in breast cancer risk, strategies for personalizing population screening have been proposed. The present study was conducted in the con...
Integrated UAV photogrammetry and SMRM constitutive modeling for spatial stability assessment of layered rock slopes
Layered rock slopes with structural discontinuities pose significant challenges for stability assessment under complex geological conditions. This study presents an integrated approach combining unman...
Risk of nephrotoxicity among dry cleaning workers exposed to perchloroethylene: A comparative cross-sectional study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Perchloroethylene, a chemical commonly used in the dry-cleaning sector, presents a potential risk to kidney health. This study measured urinary and blood nephrotoxic biomarkers among dry cleaners comp...
Estimation of soil salt content in the oasis tillage layer based on hyperspectral transformation and model combination
Soil salinization poses a serious threat to global soil health and agricultural productivity, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, making the accurate assessment of its extent and severity crucia...
International medical graduates’ experiences of clinical competency assessment in postgraduate and licensing examinations: A scoping review
Background International Medical Graduates (IMGs) represent a substantial proportion of the medical workforce globally and are known to face difficulties in their working lives, in...
A robust multi-location evaluation of a machine learning framework for wind power forecasting
Wind is a highly effective and environmentally friendly renewable energy source. As the global development of wind farms continues, accurate wind power prediction has become essential for ensuring con...
Expression of Concern: The effect of geriatric comanagement (GC) in geriatric trauma patients treated in a level 1 trauma setting: A comparison of data before and after the implementation of a certified geriatric trauma center
Understanding the conditions for inclusive education: A realist evaluation of a French territorial innovation
Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) calls for inclusive education systems. Despite this mandate, collaboration between schools and specializ...
Direct LAMP for on-site rapid detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) aquaculture water
Effective on-site surveillance of pathogens in aquaculture environments via loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) remains challenging due to the impractical and time-intensive DNA extraction r...
Characterizing the circular RNA landscape in phloem sap of Brassica napus
In plants, long-distance transport and phloem-mediated signal distribution play crucial roles in regulating stress adaptation and development. Phloem sap contains various types of RNAs, including smal...
Implications of acute change in estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) for the effect of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i) on long-term endpoints
In randomized trials, the primary analysis often estimates the average treatment effect on a clinical endpoint. Some treatments also lead to early changes in a biomarker that is prognostic for the cli...
The impact of hospital pharmacists’ psychological contracts on medication adherence management: The mediating role of job burnout
Background This study examines the relationship between hospital pharmacists’ psychological contracts and their attitudes and behaviors in managing patient medication adherence. Th...
Optimization of synthesis constituents of slow-release zinc fertilizers using response surface methodology
Zinc (Zn) deficiency in calcareous soils is a global issue that affects agricultural yields and threatens nutrient availability worldwide. The present study examined optimization of elements influenci...
Social friction vs. cognitive efficiency: A comparative analysis of help-seeking behaviors in human communities and generative AI
Generative AI agents (e.g., ChatGPT) provide a private, low-latency environment for knowledge acquisition, distinct from public online communities where social evaluation is prevalent. This study inve...