PLoS ONE

Vol. 21, Issue 4 Issue 4 2026
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Computational and immunoinformatics approaches for designing phytocompound-based drugs and a multi-epitope vaccine targeting FemA, a cell wall protein of Staphylococcus aureus

Md. Nazmussakib Shuvo, Tawsif Al Arian, Farhan Fuad et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346271 10.1371/journal.pone.0346271

Staphylococcus aureus , a bacterial pathogen, is increasingly linked to severe healthcare-associated diseases, from mild skin infections to toxic shock syndrome. Due to limitations...

Optical quality of Fresnel-structured hyperopic implantable collamer lenses: A ray-tracing analysis

Kimiya Shimizu, Takushi Kawamorita Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0345116 10.1371/journal.pone.0345116

To achieve positive refractive power, implantable collamer lenses (ICLs) for hyperopia increase central thickness, which in turn raises the risk of pupil blockage and lens contact in eyes with shallow...

Trends and correlations of infection rates and drug resistance of Escherichia coli among ICU and Non-ICU patients in Guizhou, China

Zeling Dong, Xuejiao Mu, Wensheng Du et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346023 10.1371/journal.pone.0346023

Objective Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) is a common opportunistic pathogen. The objective of...

MAF-Net: Multimodal cross-attention-based fusion network for cardiovascular disease classification

Chang Qu, Xin Zhang, Yansong Lu et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0345238 10.1371/journal.pone.0345238

Cardiovascular disease ranks among the leading causes of death globally, posing a severe threat to human health. Consequently, rapid and accurate identification of cardiovascular disease has become a...

Multifaceted bioactivity of brown seaweed-derived fucoidan from the Indian Coastline: A natural health product candidate

Manisha Prajapati, Dharmendra Kumar, Shivankar Agrawal et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346712 10.1371/journal.pone.0346712

Brown seaweeds are rich in bioactive constituents, among which fucoidan a sulphated polysaccharide is particularly noted for its broad-spectrum therapeutic properties. This study explores the multifac...

Muscle activation and intermuscular coordination adaptations to early strength training during maximal force production

Paulo D. G. Santos, João R. Vaz, Miguel Gomes et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346417 10.1371/journal.pone.0346417

Previously untrained individuals tend to increase maximal and rapid strength during the initial resistance training stages. Muscle activation and coordination are neural mechanisms contributing to the...

Expression of Concern: Trends and disparities in dilated cardiomyopathy related mortality among adults in the United States: A CDC WONDER analysis (1999–2023)

Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346392 10.1371/journal.pone.0346392

RETRACTED: Hybrid deep learning and feature selection approach for autism detection from rs-fMRI data

Mohamed Abd Elaziz, Nermine Mahmoud, Ahmed A. Ewees et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0339921 10.1371/journal.pone.0339921

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is primarily characterized by deficits in social communication and restricted or repetitive behavioral patterns. Although psycholo...

Correction: A data-driven approach to establishing cell motility patterns as predictors of macrophage subtypes and their relation to cell morphology

Manasa Kesapragada, Yao-Hui Sun, Kan Zhu et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346789 10.1371/journal.pone.0346789

Rejection or support? research on labor participation strategy of older adults based on three-party evolutionary game

Yan Shen, Yingying Zhong, Fei Sun Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346531 10.1371/journal.pone.0346531

To address the demographic challenges posed by accelerated aging and shrinking labor force, it is crucial to develop human resources and encourage labor participation among older adults to achieve act...

Bridging theory and behavior for healthcare accessibility modeling: A mobility-driven revision of the E2SFCA

Ali Khosravi Kazazi, Zhenlong Li Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346009 10.1371/journal.pone.0346009

Proximity to a healthcare supplier does not necessarily equate to meaningful access to care. Traditional healthcare accessibility models, particularly the Enhanced Two-Step Floating Catchment Area (E2...

A study of location selection for large agricultural wholesale markets under the perspective of modern circulation

Guizhe Xin, Yuqing Tang Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0345727 10.1371/journal.pone.0345727

This study investigates the critical challenges associated with location selection for large-scale Agricultural Product Wholesale Markets (APWMs) under the traditional circulation model. It identifies...

Expression of Concern: The p53 tumor suppressor is stabilized by inhibitor of growth 1 (ING1) by blocking polyubiquitination

Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346639 10.1371/journal.pone.0346639

Correction: Correlation between self-regulatory fatigue and physical activity in lung cancer patients undergoing comprehensive treatment

Qiaoling Li, Jing Zhang, Shasha Meng et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346781 10.1371/journal.pone.0346781

Antimicrobial and antibiofilm evaluation of thymol, sodium azide, and sodium lauryl sulfate against multidrug-resistant pathogens: An integrated experimental and computational study

Kamal A. Qureshi, Adil Parvez Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0345977 10.1371/journal.pone.0345977

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens represent a major global health challenge, underscoring the urgent need for new antimicrobial strategies that can effectively target both planktonic cells and biofi...

Peer-coaching interventions for stroke survivors - what works and how: A scoping review

Yichao Chen, Paul Victor Patinadan, Muhammad Amin Shaik et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0340169 10.1371/journal.pone.0340169

Background Peer-led interventions show potential in supporting stroke survivors’ recovery, but are described using inconsistent terms and definitions in the current literature....

Retraction: Influence of pozzolanic addition on strength and microstructure of metakaolin-based concrete

Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346399 10.1371/journal.pone.0346399

Wavelet-based visual compass

Stefan Meyer, James C. Knight, Alexander Dewar et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0344575 10.1371/journal.pone.0344575

For many ant species, successful visual navigation is crucial for the survival of the individual and the colony, meaning these small-brained insects have evolved to be exceptional navigators. This mak...

A highly accurate Hermite polynomial-based least-squares approach for solving fractional Volterra-Fredholm integro-differential equations

Maha M. Hamood, Abdulrahman A. Sharif, Kirtiwant P. Ghadle Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346080 10.1371/journal.pone.0346080

This paper presents a comprehensive numerical study on the efficacy of a Hermite polynomial-based least-squares method for solving Volterra–Fredholm fractional integro-differential equations (V-FFIDEs...

Differential associations of mental health, mild traumatic brain injury and substance use between male and female university students

Alyssia Wilson, Jared Cherry, Kristina Gicas et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346562 10.1371/journal.pone.0346562

Background More severe substance use, defined as higher scores on validated measures of problematic use, is increasing within young adult populations. Substance use has been associ...

Perceptions of factors influencing Ebola vaccine acceptance among community members, healthcare workers, and response personnel in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ruth Kallay, Pierre Muhoza, Dieula Delissaint Tchoualeu et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346572 10.1371/journal.pone.0346572

Background The 2018–2020 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) occurred amid armed conflict, institutional mistrust, and fragile heal...

MSCNet: Efficient and accurate semantic segmentation of LiDAR data using Multi-scale Convolution

Xuewen Feng, Aiming Wang, Guoying Meng et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0345761 10.1371/journal.pone.0345761

In autonomous driving and intelligent robotics, the semantic information of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor data is crucial for understanding the surrounding environment. However, directly...

Correction: The early-life fecal microbiota is associated with litter of origin but not with susceptibility to ETEC F4ab-mediated post-weaning diarrhea in CHCF1 genotyped pigs

Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346785 10.1371/journal.pone.0346785

The sleep-first effect of perampanel in children with self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes: A temporal efficacy analysis in the context of complex polytherapy

Biao Jiang, Ninger Zhang, Xiaoli Shao Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0344753 10.1371/journal.pone.0344753

This single-center, retrospective observational study aimed to investigate the temporal sequence of the effects of Perampanel (PER) on seizure control, sleep architecture, and sleep quality in childre...

Correction: Evaluating cognitive depth of AI-generated multiple-choice questions with Bloom’s Taxonomy

Trang Thi Nguyen, Linh Nguyen, Ha Thi Nguyet Do et al. Apr 07, 2026 pp. e0346800 10.1371/journal.pone.0346800

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