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What is the evidence on indirect drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide? A systematic map protocol
An estimated 1 million species of animals and plants are threatened with extinction. While much research has concentrated on direct drivers (e.g., land use change) of biodiversity loss, understanding...
Comparative analysis of social issues toward medical abortion using mifepristone in South Korea and the United States: Topic modeling and sentiment analysis
This study aimed to compare social issues influencing the use of mifepristone for medical abortion between South Korea and the United States by analyzing media coverage through text mining techniques....
Correction: Dynamical analysis of scabies delayed epidemic model with second-order global stability
Health literacy and preventive behaviors toward microplastic contamination among communities in the major river basins of northeastern Thailand
Background Microplastic contamination in freshwater systems poses increasing environmental and public health risks, particularly for riverine communities. Health literacy may criti...
Gender differences in body dissatisfaction: A large-scale investigation among adolescents using two international surveys
Body dissatisfaction is closely linked to low self-esteem, reduced well-being, as well as mental health issues, and eating-related pathologies, which are increasingly prevalent worldwide, particularly...
Molecular-based detection of Ehrlichia spp. in stray dogs-infesting Rhipicephalus ticks in high-altitude of northern Pakistan
Although ticks are recognized as carriers of zoonotic pathogens, the risks of tick-borne infections associated with dogs have received limited attention. The close interaction between humans and dogs...
Professional, organizational and policy-level barriers and facilitators to perinatal mental health care in the United Arab Emirates: A qualitative study
Background Perinatal mental health (PMH) is a critical component of maternal and child health, yet significant gaps persist in its integration into routine maternity care in the Un...
Dye-based qPCR assays for the separate quantification of total bacterial, fungal, arthropod, and plant DNA
Characterization of bacterial, fungal, arthropod, and plant communities from bulk environmental samples can enhance our understanding of the biodiversity on Earth and aid in biomonitoring of various b...
Hybridizing deep learning algorithms and geostatistical approaches for improved crop yield disaggregation
Reliable crop yield estimates at fine spatial resolution are essential for precision agriculture, food security planning, and insurance schemes. However, yield statistics are reported at coarser admin...
An assessment of sensory sensitivity, including certain anhedonia dimensions, in patients with schizophrenia using transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
This study addresses a largely unexplored area in schizophrenia: the relationship between affective functioning and sensory perception assessed through objective, quantifiable methods. To the best of...
Prognostic stratification in hepatocellular carcinoma using a telomerase-related lncRNA signature derived from TCGA database
Background Characterized by high recurrence rates and limited therapeutic options, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Notwiths...
Research on the mechanism of perceived value of cultural and creative products on consumers’ purchase intention
In order to resolve the paradox of “high cultural value, low market conversion” and the homogenisation dilemma of cultural and creative products markets, this study proposes an extended analytical fra...
Analysis of factors influencing postoperative refractive status in patients with high myopia undergoing combined surgery for vitreous opacity and cataract
Aim To observe the postoperative efficacy and factors affecting refractive status following combined vitrectomy and cataract surgery for high myopia (HM) with cataract and vitreous...
MoGraphDRP: Multi-omics and graph fusion with bilinear attention for predicting drug sensitivity
Accurate prediction of drug response in cancer cells is a fundamental step toward achieving precision medicine and designing personalized therapies. In this study, a multi-branch deep learning framewo...
From problematic soil to engineered fill: Transforming granite residual soil with clay improvement
To investigate the enhancement effect of clay on the mechanical properties of granite residual soil in the Qinba Mountains of China, this study systematically examined the influence of clay content on...
Long-term safety evaluation of mirtazapine: A real-world pharmacovigilance study based on the FAERS database
Background Mirtazapine is widely used in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), yet its real-world safety profile remains insufficiently evaluated....
The use of humanure for cereal production under conventional and regenerative farming models - findings from a three-year grassland-to-arable transition
Humanure (human excrement recycled for agricultural use) offers a low-cost, simple treatment option for dry sanitation systems, and a promising organic amendment for crop production. However, no long-...
Predictive divergence in machine learning models for clinical mortality risk: A multicohort study of covid-19 patients
Background Machine learning (ML) algorithms are increasingly used in healthcare to support clinical decision-making. While models with similar overall performance are often conside...
Correction: Laminin N-terminus α31 regulates corneal epithelial cell adhesion and migration through modifying the organization and proteolytic processing of laminin 332
Assessing lactate stability at the minimum lactate steady state velocity in male trained middle-distance runners
Objectives This study investigated the physiological behavior of the running velocity associated with the Minimum Lactate Steady State (vMLaSS), derived from a 6 × 800-m interval p...
Retraction: Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for infertile women: A systematic review and meta-analysis with a focus on a method-critical evaluation
Molecular mechanism of gallium nitrate in inhibiting bacterial biofilm formation through pykF modulation
Purpose Gallium nitrate, a non-redox analog of iron (III), suppresses bacterial biofilms and virulence within the framework of bacterial regulation. This study investigates the mol...
Serious game prototype for nurses on nipple-areolar lesions resulting from fungal infections in breastfeeding
Background Despite the advantages, breastfeeding can be a difficult and painful process, especially due to the occurrence of nipple-areolar lesions due to fungal infection. Objecti...
Changes in U.S. medical school conflict of interest policies from 2014 to 2023
Background Concerns about the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on medical education, ranging from education of students to professional development, have led professional s...
Structural characterization and antifungal properties of sequentially extracted polysaccharides from Algerian Opuntia ficus-indica L. cladodes
Opuntia ficus-indica L., a xerophytic cactus native to arid regions, is an understudied source of structurally varied polysaccharides with potential for bioactivity. Four different...