PLoS ONE

Vol. 21, Issue 4 Issue 4 2026
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Prediction of on-field rugby scrummaging contact forces from videos using artificial neural networks

Juan Cordero-Sánchez, Zak Sheehy, Gil Serrancolí et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0330097 10.1371/journal.pone.0330097

Rugby is a contact sport with a high risk of injury. Scrums are a key component of the game and represent a collision event associated with serious injuries, especially to the cervical spine. Traditio...

Promoting energy conservation through attention control and construct activation: A field test at a campus laundry

Steven G. Buzinski, Tatum A. Jolink, Olivia C. Smith et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0344049 10.1371/journal.pone.0344049

Increasing the frequency of laundering in cold water has been demonstrated to reduce energy consumption, but heated water laundering rates remain high. This is particularly true in wealthy, western na...

Cumulative excess weight exposure over time and cardiovascular risk: A prospective cohort study

Alexander Turchin, Maria Shubina, Fritha J. Morrison et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0344620 10.1371/journal.pone.0344620

Background Obesity at a given point in time is a known cardiovascular risk factor. However, the contribution of long-term excess weight exposure to cardiovascular risk has not been...

Retraction: TGEL-transformer: Fusing educational theories with deep learning for interpretable student performance prediction

Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0346214 10.1371/journal.pone.0346214

Prevalence, predictors, and clinical relevance of drug–drug interactions in outpatient prescribing: A national cross-sectional study

Seyed Sahab Aarabi, Farbod Semnani, Zahra Aminzade et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0345076 10.1371/journal.pone.0345076

Background Drug–drug interactions (DDIs) represent a major preventable cause of medication-related harm globally. Their prevalence varies across health systems, but common drivers...

The Relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, and dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies

Akinkunle Oye-Somefun, Parmis Mirzadeh, Jenny Gao-Kang et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0343621 10.1371/journal.pone.0343621

Objective This study aimed to summarize the observational evidence from prospective cohort studies examining the associations of regular physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and...

Return to work outcomes in solid organ transplant recipients: A protocol for a global scoping review

Vinícius Araújo Pereira, William Donegá Martinez, Martins Fideles dos Santos-Neto et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0319873 10.1371/journal.pone.0319873

Solid organ transplantation treats end-stage organ failure, improving longevity and quality of life. Return to work post-transplant is a positive indicator of treatment success. However, labor is infl...

Retraction: Fast fault diagnosis of smart grid equipment based on deep neural network model based on knowledge graph

Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0345825 10.1371/journal.pone.0345825

The impact of physical adjunctive interventions on outcomes of clear aligner treatment: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Mohamad Radwan Sirri, Mohammad Osama Namera, Mohamad Yaman Salahi Alasbahi Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0346566 10.1371/journal.pone.0346566

Introduction Physical adjunctive interventions (PAIs), including vibration devices and low-level laser therapy, are promoted to accelerate tooth movement, improve aligner tracking,...

Folic acid supplementation ameliorates long-term lipid metabolism following intrauterine growth restriction

Laiyi Zhou, Weiyun Shen, Can Liang et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0346676 10.1371/journal.pone.0346676

Background This study emphasizes the potential of folic acid (FA) supplementation in controlling intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)-induced metabolic problems and improving the...

Influence of pin length on interfacial characteristics and tensile properties of friction-stir-butt-welded AA1060/Q235 clad plates

Dengfeng Jia, Wei Li, Tenghui Xia Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0346802 10.1371/journal.pone.0346802

This study explores friction stir butt welding of AA1060/Q235 clad plates to address the chemical industry’s need for robust aluminum/steel clad joints. To manage the formation of intermetallic compou...

Thyrostroma parviniae sp. nov., causing bud necrosis and branch dieback in fig trees from Iran

Hamed Negahban, Zeinab Bolboli, Moslem Jafari et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0341992 10.1371/journal.pone.0341992

Surveys were conducted in commercial fig orchards in Fars Province, Iran, from 2023 to 2024, focusing on symptomatic trees showing bud necrosis, branch dieback, and wood discoloration. Isolates with c...

Retraction: Consumption quota compilation based on BP artificial neural network algorithm in mechanical and electrical installation engineering of prefabricated buildings

Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0345984 10.1371/journal.pone.0345984

Associations between naturally occurring school engagement with public health units and adolescent mental health

Stephen Hunter, Carla Hilario, Scott T. Leatherdale et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0345085 10.1371/journal.pone.0345085

Objective This study examined whether schools’ engagement with their local public health unit (PHU) regarding mental health was associated with adolescent anxiety and depression....

The paradoxical effect of oral prednisone in granulomatous lobular mastitis: An observational cohort study

Haiyan Zhang, Ruiyang Wu, Jin Chen et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0341901 10.1371/journal.pone.0341901

Background Despite being a cornerstone therapy for granulomatous lobular mastitis (GLM), the use of oral prednisone lacks a standardized protocol due to undefined optimal parameter...

Objective differences and pathway differentiation between twin subtypes within the same IDDSI level: A texture–nutrition analysis based on commonly consumed foods among Chinese elderly

Muxi Chen, Yi Cheng, Juan Duan et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0344507 10.1371/journal.pone.0344507

Objective This study adopts a “pathway‐priority” perspective to systematically quantify the texture–moisture–nutrition continuum of elderly‐preferred food in...

Perceptions of Chinese higher-vocational nursing program directors on digital transformation: A qualitative study

Kaixuan Duan, Fangqun Mao, Ruiming Li et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0346261 10.1371/journal.pone.0346261

Background Currently, most research on digital transformation in higher vocational education conducts macro-level analyses, and few comprehensive studies specifically address highe...

Programming Mat-Poka-yoke system control effect of unsteady convection-diffusion behavior for plastic manufacturing mathematically

Ahmed M. Abed, Ali AlArjani, Laila F. Seddek et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0336617 10.1371/journal.pone.0336617

The blowing and drying stages in the plastic manufacturing process generate many defects due to a lack of accuracy in estimating thermal convection and its diffusion control. Therefore, dual digital p...

Text encryption through bio-inspired DNA and RNA sequencing

Omar Fitian Rashid, Safa Ahmed Abdulsahib, Humam Al-Shahwani Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0345090 10.1371/journal.pone.0345090

Cryptography is the technology of protecting information and communication by means of encoding the sending information. Existing methods often operate within predetermined mathematical structures whi...

Nationwide monthly burned area monitoring in Indonesia using Sentinel-2

David L. A. Gaveau, Adrià Descals, Mohammad A. Salim Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0331831 10.1371/journal.pone.0331831

Wildfires pose a major challenge for many nations. Rapid mapping of their extent is key to evaluating their impacts. We present the first operational monthly burned-area processing chain for Indonesia...

Retraction: Wind energy resource assessment based on joint wolf pack intelligent optimization algorithm

Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0345824 10.1371/journal.pone.0345824

A hybrid system for detecting semiconductor wafer defects using modified MobileNet with multi-head attention

Sharith Dhar, Fahmid Al Farid, Md Saiful Islam et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0346595 10.1371/journal.pone.0346595

Identifying defective semiconductor wafers is a crucial and complicated aspect of the manufacturing process. Developed systems often confront difficulties in capturing intricate defect patterns, as we...

Single-cell analysis of inhibitory efferent neurons of the zebrafish lateral line

Remy Manuel, Aikeremu Ahemaiti, Melek Umay Tuz-Sasik et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0346255 10.1371/journal.pone.0346255

The zebrafish lateral line system is a sensory network made up of neuromasts, which contain hair cells to detect water flow. Neuromasts signal via sensory afferent neurons and their activity is modula...

Correction: Acquired resistance of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia to antimicrobials induced by herbicide paraquat dichloride

Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0346751 10.1371/journal.pone.0346751

Antimicrobial resistance profiles and whole-genome sequence analysis of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) production in commensal Escherichia coli from poultry in Türkiye

Seyda Şahin, Büşra Gülay Celil Özaslan, Mahmut Niyazi Moğulkoç et al. Apr 08, 2026 pp. e0344717 10.1371/journal.pone.0344717

This study examines phenotypic antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and its genetic background in Escherichia coli isolated from poultry flocks in Türkiye, with a par...

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