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Analysis of cortical dysplasias using b-tensor encoding diffusion MRI in an animal model
Cortical dysplasias are malformations of cortical development characterized by disorganization of the cyto- and myeloarchitecture of the neocortex. They are a common cause of epilepsy and their diagno...
The test-retest reliability and agreement between a fixed frame and belt-stabilised handheld dynamometer for isometric hip flexion and extension peak force measurement in recreational cyclists
Introduction Cycling performance is influenced by hip flexor and extensor muscle strength. While belt stabilised handheld dynamometers (B-HHD) are valid for measuring isometric hip...
Retraction: Gastrointestinal tract disorders classification using ensemble of InceptionNet and proposed GITNet based deep feature with ant colony optimization
Clonal spread of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Kentucky ST198 in poultry market environments in Dhaka city, Bangladesh
Salmonella enterica serovar Kentucky ST198 is a globally distributed, multidrug-resistant clone with growing concern due to its zoonotic potential. Despite its detection in Banglad...
A robust deep learning approach for impulse noise filtering using hybrid auto-encoder with fuzzy median filter
De-noising convolutional neural networks (DnCNNs), are a powerful nonlinear mapping models in image processing for impulse noise removal. During training and validation, a set of 12 standard testing i...
Integrated versus standalone home-based records for reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health in Nepal: A comparative qualitative study with descriptive quantitative profiling
Background Home-Based Records (HBRs) are personal health documents intended to improve continuity of care and caregiver engagement across reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child...
Ionic-liquid-facilitated transdermal absorption of lidocaine hydrochloride
The increasing worldwide need for analgesics, along with patients’ aversion to injectable anesthetics and limited compliance, highlights the necessity for noninvasive local anesthesia. However, the sk...
Best-of-n decision making by human groups
Collective decision making is a fundamental aspect of group behavior in both animals and humans, and often involves reaching a consensus on the best of n option...
Elucidating the binding mechanism of Caralluma tuberculata metabolites with type 2 diabetes targets through molecular docking and dynamics simulations
Introduction Caralluma tuberculata , a medicinal plant from the Apocynaceae family, has been traditionally used to manage diabetes due...
PRognostic and predictive potential Of multiparametric dynamic whole-body 18F-FDG PET Imaging using a Long axial field-of-view (LAFOV) system for FIRST-line chemo-immunotherapy efficacy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer: PROFIL-1 study protocol
Background Revolution of chemo-immunotherapy (CT-IO) in the first-line treatment of metastatic non-small-cell lung cancers (NSCLC) without actionable genomic...
Fexuprazan for upper gastrointestinal protection in patients with ischemic stroke and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) receiving antithrombotic therapy: A preliminary prospective single-arm observational Study
Background Proton pump inhibitors are standard for preventing upper gastrointestinal (UGI) complications in patients receiving antithrombotic therapy, but their limitations highlig...
Natural variation in expression of a plant immune receptor mediates elicitor sensitivity
Plant immune systems rely on pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) to specifically detect diverse pathogen/pest-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). While many distinct receptors are known to mediate...
Cost-utility analysis of lenvatinib and sorafenib for the first-line treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma in Vietnam: Evidence from a lower-middle income country
Objectives To evaluate cost-effectiveness of lenvatinib compared with sorafenib as first-line treatment in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients in Vietnam from a pe...
EfficientNet-driven deep learning for accurate detection of faults in photovoltaic cells
The global transition to renewable energy resources has driven the need for potent international practice attention on optimized Photovoltaic (PV) system performance, particularly increased PV cell ef...
Retraction: Forecasting the rheological state properties of self-compacting concrete mixes using the response surface methodology technique for sustainable structural concreting
Retraction: Sulfate activation of wheat straw ash to enhance the properties of high-performance concrete with recycled aggregates and waste tire steel fibers
Psychometric validation and cultural adaptation of executive functioning scale in Malaysian University students
Addressing the lack of culturally-appropriate assessment tools, this study adapted and validated the Executive Functioning Scale (EFS) for use within a Malaysian university student population. Utilizi...
LLM-Reflex-GeoKG: A reflexion-enhanced LLM framework for automated geographic knowledge graph construction
The automated construction of high-quality, domain-specific Geographic Knowledge Graphs (GeoKGs) is pivotal for intelligent applications, such as river network modelling, digital watershed management,...
Doppler sonographic evaluation of peripheral arterial disease and its associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania: A hospital-based cross-sectional study
Background Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is more common among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and can lead to critical limb ischemia and amputation. Data on Doppler-diagno...
Comparison of stationary digital chest tomosynthesis to portable chest radiographs: A patient study
Background Portable chest radiographs are a vital tool for clinical evaluation. However, their value remains limited due to overlapping anatomical structures obscuring underlying p...
Five-year real-world outcomes of short-course leukocyte-poor PRP versus standard conservative therapy in early-stage knee osteoarthritis
Background Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is increasingly applied in knee osteoarthritis (KOA), but its long-term efficacy remains uncertain. This study assessed 5-year outcomes of int...
Correction: Genetic profiling of rat gliomas and cardiac schwannomas from life-time radiofrequency radiation exposure study using a targeted next-generation sequencing gene panel
Effects of a native avian predator (weka; Gallirallus australis) and colony density on breeding success of a burrow-nesting seabird (tītī; Ardenna grisea)
As island ecosystems are restored, native predators are recovering and re-establishing interactions with their prey. However, compared with widely-publicised impacts of invasive predators, little is k...
Retraction: An eel-like robot based on a dielectric elastomer
Directional leads applied to spinal cord stimulation: A computational modelling study
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is widely used to treat various types of pain. Directional leads, which exhibit directional focusing properties, have been applied in deep brain stimulation. Their target...