PLoS ONE
Articles in this Issue
Correction: Comparison of four diagnostic indices for metabolic syndrome in a Northern Spanish population
Chemically mediated neural and behavioral responses in early benthic juvenile Caribbean spiny lobsters, Panulirus argus
Spiny lobsters use their chemical senses to acquire resources such as shelter and food, avoid predators, and interact with conspecifics. However, little is known about if and how these responses chang...
Study on mechanical properties and microstructure of soil-cement solidified recycled aggregate concrete using bridge demolition waste
This study investigates the mechanical behavior and microstructural characteristics of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) solidified with soil cement, using high-quality recycled aggregates derived fro...
Spatiotemporal characteristics and driving factors of soil erosion in the Kangding River Basin (Southwest China) based on the RUSLE model
Soil erosion is one of the most widespread environmental issues globally, posing serious threats to ecosystems and land resources. This study employs precipitation, soil, digital elevation model, and...
Retraction: Synergistic Antitumor Effects of Novel HDAC Inhibitors and Paclitaxel In Vitro and In Vivo
Assessing the impact of a tennis-themed sports video game on physical literacy and participation on physical activities among university students: A cluster randomized controlled trial study protocol
Introduction Physical literacy (PL) is a multidimensional construct encompassing motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding, which is essential for f...
Clinical application of fetal Nuchal Translucency combined with noninvasive prenatal testing in screening chromosome abnormalities
Objective To explore the clinical application of fetal nuchal translucency (NT) combined with noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in screening for fetal chromosomal diseases....
Development of a collaborative chronic care model for management of cardiometabolic disease in low- and middle-income countries
Introduction Cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) which include cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, hypertension, and other metabolic syndromes represent a significant global health...
Translation, cultural adaptation and psychometric testing of short form quality of trauma patient experience measure (SF-QTAC-PREM) to a Swedish context
Patients admitted to hospital due to trauma present with a multifaceted constellation of injuries, severity of injuries and comorbidities that require a complex and specialised somatic and psychologic...
Correction: Role of weight-adjusted waist circumference index and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio in prediabetes risk: A mediation analysis
UV light and abrasion’s role in degrading plasticulture films
Plastic films play a crucial role in agriculture by enhancing growing conditions and protecting crops through various applications, such as mulch films or greenhouses. However, the degradation of plas...
The impact of chronic kidney disease on patient and caregiver quality of life: A qualitative study in Spain
Patients’ quality of life is a key consideration of chronic kidney disease care. Nonetheless, qualitative research on patients’ experience, quality of life, and frequent associated comorbidities remai...
How the characteristics of a virtual environment affects the perception of travel distance through it
Although simulated self-motion through virtual environments has been widely used to investigate perceptual odometry, the characteristics of the virtual environments used, and the reported results, hav...
Pathogenicity of Purpureocillium lilacinum and Clonostachys rosea against fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) under laboratory conditions
Background Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) threatens staple crops across Africa. Integrating en...
Injury patterns and cumulative injury burden among U.S. competitive fencers: A survey
Background Fencing is a highly asymmetrical sport that combines both repetitive upper-extremity and lower-extremity actions. Although fencing related injuries have been described i...
Study on strength criterion of progressive failure of structural loess under hydraulic action and true triaxial test
The strength behavior of natural loess is governed by its inherent structure and is sensitive to humidity and stress paths, posing challenges for stability assessment in loess engineering. To address...
Effects of music therapy in patients with diabetic retinopathy undergoing pan‑retinal photocoagulation
Objectives Pan-retinal photocoagulation is a common outpatient procedure for diabetic retinopathy that often causes procedural pain and anxiety. Nonpharmacologic interventions such...
Interoception in adolescence: Evidence from multidomain self-report of bodily sensations and cardiac behavioral measures
Interoception, the sense of inner bodily signals, plays a key role in emotional regulation, cognition and mental health. While its relevance in adulthood has been extensively explored, less is known a...
Persistent entropy links irregularities in daily and weekly rest and activity cycles during gestation week 22 and 32 to maternal and neonate health outcomes: A prospective cohort study
Though rest (i.e., sleep and periods of inactivity) and activity levels are known to be altered during pregnancy, the effect of day-to-day consistency in rest-activity cycles on maternal-neonate healt...
Differential effects of paraquat-induced oxidative stress on functional aging and lifespan in male and female Drosophila melanogaster
Aging is accompanied by loss of motor function driven by mitochondrial oxidative stress. To examine how genotype and sex modulate this process, we exposed Oregon-R (wild-type) and vestigial (wing-defi...
Age-associated accumulation of carbamylation-derived products in tissues is independent from the myeloperoxidase pathway in mice
Carbamylation is a nonenzymatic post-translational modification that alters protein structural and functional properties and is involved in the pathogenesis of many diseases. It results from isocyanic...
The modified 30-second chair stand test (m-30s-CST) is more sensitive than handgrip strength in detecting muscle strength changes and predicting physical performance in hospitalized geriatric patients
Objectives To compare the modified-30s-Chair-Stand-Test (m-30s-CST) with handgrip strength (HGS) in measuring muscle strength in acutely ill geriatric patients. The aim of this stu...
Swertiamarin fails to induce cytotoxicity in colon cancer cell lines: Evidence against a direct anticancer effect
Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide, with rising incidence linked to unhealthy lifestyle habits. Although 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) remains a s...
Prenatal cannabis smoke exposure alters placental development in a murine model of pregnancy
Cannabis use during pregnancy continues to increase with smoking remaining the most common mode of consumption. While clinical studies highlight an association between prenatal cannabis use and advers...
Effects of a level-based immersive virtual reality physical therapy program on static and dynamic balance in Parkinson’s disease: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by postural instability, which significantly contributes to an increased risk of falls (occurring...