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Detection of submarine pipeline and cable targets based on depth feature of high resolution sonar image
For Side-Scan Sonar (SSS) submarine pipeline and cable target feature extraction, there are some problems such as poor real-time performance, high false detection rate, and difficulty in deploying edg...
Abrasivity behavior analysis and fuzzy stochastic prediction of weakly cemented sandstones using an improved RBF neural network for quantifying uncertainties
Uncertainties in rock abrasivity often result in the failure of mechanical excavation and excessive cutter wear during TBM tunnelling. Cerchar abrasivity characteristic tests on weakly cemented sandst...
Metformin attenuates TBHP-induced oxidative injury in human lens epithelial cells and is associated with SIRT1/FOXO1-related autophagy
Metformin (MET), a first-line antidiabetic drug, has been increasingly implicated in cellular protection under oxidative stress, yet its mechanisms in lens epithelial cells (LECs) remain incompletely...
Equity in awareness and utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women of reproductive age in Uganda: Analysis of vertical equity using evidence from UDHS 2022
Background Cervical cancer poses a severe public health burden in Uganda, which has one of the world’s highest incidence rates. Despite commitments to Universal Health Coverage (UH...
Evaluation of medetomidine-tiletamine-zolazepam as a partially reversible field anesthesia combination for mesocarnivores
Anesthesia timing stages and physiologic variables during field anesthesia with medetomidine–tiletamine–zolazepam (MTZ), partially reversed with atipamezole, were evaluated in 142 free-living individu...
Antimicrobial-resistant pathogens on the plate: A semi-quantitative hygiene risk evaluation of raw beef consumption in Ethiopia within a One Health context
Background While meat is a valuable source of nutrition, it can also serve as a vehicle for infectious and non-infectious diseases—especially when consumed raw. This risk becomes m...
Atomistic insights into the degradation of perfluorosulfonic acid membranes: A reactive force field molecular dynamics study
The chemical degradation of perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) membranes remains a critical barrier to the commercial viability of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). This study employs reactive...
A self-normalization and support vector regression based approach for detecting structural change points in time series
Background The detection of structural change points in time series is a fundamental problem in statistical analysis, with significant implications across numerous scientific disci...
Communication patterns in decision-making consultations between patients with advanced cancer and medical oncologists: A qualitative observational study
Background Shared decision-making remains underutilized in patients with advanced cancer, despite its proven importance and ongoing efforts to improve its implementation. The influ...
Expression of Concern: Shifting temporal trends and disparities in sarcoidosis mortality in the United States: A retrospective analysis from 1999 to 2020
Effects of virtual reality training on racket sports performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials
Background Virtual reality (VR) interventions are increasingly used in racket sports, and quantitative evidence is emerging....
Associations between community-based aged care services and subjective well-being among older adults in China: the mediating roles of self-rated and mental health
Background Against the backdrop of accelerating population aging worldwide, promoting well-being among older populations has emerged as a critical objective for achieving healthy a...
An empirical exploration of the diversified R ecosystem
Born in the late 20th century, R has become one of the most widely used software environments for statistical computing and graphics, undergoing substantial transformation alongside advances in inform...
Design and evaluation of an embedded automation system for optimized cut-shape placement on coconut shells in sustainable key tag manufacturing
Purpose This paper presents the design and evaluation of a novel embedded automation system for optimized cut-shape placement on coconut shells in sustainable key tag manufacturing...
Expression of Concern: Mortality trends and disparities for coexisting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular disease: A retrospective analysis of deaths in the United States from 1999–2020
Direct robust adaptive tracking control of electric vehicles based on radial basis function neural networks
This paper presents a direct robust adaptive tracking control strategy for the Iongitudinal motion of electric vehicles (EVs) subject to parametric uncertainties, nonlinear dynamics, and external dist...
Exploring health anxiety and its association with quality of life in Yemeni medical undergraduates: A national cross-sectional
Background Health anxiety is an increasingly recognized concern among medical students, who are frequently exposed to health-related information and academic stressors. This study...
Synthesis of substituted biphenyls and in vitro evaluation of antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities supported by in silico ADMET prediction
Antibiotic resistance represents a critical global health challenge, necessitating the development of innovative antimicrobial agents. This research focuses on the design and evaluation of antimicrobi...
The role of personality traits and moral disengagement in academic dishonesty: An analysis of the big five and the dark tetrad
Academic dishonesty – the inclination to cheat, falsify and plagiarise in the academic environment – is a growing concern in society, influenced by multiple psychological factors. This study aims to e...
Polygenic Risk Scores disclosure for cardiovascular prevention: Protocol of the Personalized HeartCare (PHC) trial
Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death and morbidity in Europe, highlighting the need for innovative and personalized prevention strategies. Commu...
Integrating systemic inflammation biomarker and clinical predictors for surgical site infection risk assessment in closed pilon fractures: A risk prediction model
Background Systemic inflammation biomarkers have emerged as promising tools for predicting infection-related complications in orthopedic surgery. However, its predictive value for...
Correction: Does cultural identity catalyze behavior? A TAM-based study on museum cultural creative products consumption in China
FAE1 and FAD2 gene expression dynamics and fatty acid modulation in Brassica under salt stress: A molecular insight
Brassica species are major oilseed crops valued for their high seed oil content; however, salinity severely limits their growth, productivity, and oil quality. Since membrane stabi...
Determinants of stunting among 0–59 months children in Lesotho: A multilevel analysis of 2023/24 Demographic and Health Survey
Background Stunting is height for age below minus 2 standard deviations of the World Health Organization standard. It affected more than one-third of children in Lesotho. Few studi...