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Racial variations in sciatic nerve anatomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The sciatic nerve (SN), the longest and largest nerve in the body, arises from the L4-S3 nerve roots and exits as a single trunk below the piriformis muscle through the...
Retraction: Short communication: Upregulation of hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced Shc3 by downregulated miR-455-5p, suppresses trophoblast invasion and is associated with placental inflammation and angiogenesis in preeclampsia
Correction: Streptococcus pneumoniae upregulates Toll2, Toll9, and defensin genes in Bombyx larvae infection model
Land use change and ecological sensitivity in the Qingdao West Coast new area: A 30-year analysis and future scenario simulation
This study aims to reveal the long-term ecological evolution in the Qingdao West Coast New Area (QWCNA) and predict future trends to support its sustainable development. Firstly, it employed GIS-based...
The Nottingham recovery from COVID-19 research platform (NoRCoRP): Functional, clinical and patient-reported outcomes in adults referred to a post-COVID respiratory service
Aims To characterise symptoms, function and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and identify associated factors in adults with persisting respiratory symptoms post-COVID....
DNA-based characterization of rays (Elasmobranchii: Batoidea) from Bangladesh using mitochondrial markers: Implications for conservation and management
Rays are an iconic group of chondrichthyan fishes, with many species currently threatened with extinction. Although conservation laws exist in Bangladesh to protect their population, lack of comprehen...
Exploring the effects of IFN-τ on LPS-induced endometritis in cows based on transcriptomics
Endometritis in dairy cows is a common reproductive disease that severely affects reproductive performance and milk production, resulting in significant economic losses. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) as a...
Vision-Controlled autonomous navigation in unstructured environments: Integrating image processing, path planning, and trajectory control in robotic systems
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have driven robotics to the forefront of technological innovation, enhancing productivity and safety across industries. Autonomous navigation, especially i...
Experimental investigation of shape-enhanced rotating cylinders with electric heaters and solar panels for augmented pyramid solar still performance
This work investigated the influence of various amendments on a pyramid solar still with rotating cylinders (RCPSS) and rotating corrugated cylinders (RCCPSS). We compared distillate yield from the RC...
Applying machine learning to predict stunting in children under 5 years old based on water, sanitation and hygiene behaviors and infrastructure
Objective Child stunting continues to pose a substantial global health challenge, requiring multifaceted strategies that combine conventional epidemiological approaches with advanc...
Measurement of urban vitality and the influence mechanism of the built environment on it based on multi-source data: A case study of Yantai City
Under a human-centered approach, accurately identifying the spatial patterns of urban vitality and revealing the mechanisms through which the built environment affects it can scientifically guide the...
Critical risk identification in construction projects using 2D and 3D risk matrices
Construction projects are exposed to numerous risks that may adversely affect project cost and duration. The purpose of this study is to identify and prioritize key construction risks by combining a W...
Alcohol use and environmental factors: A cross-sectional study exploring health risks and social implications among Myanmar migrant workers
Alcohol use poses unique challenges for migrant workers. Existing literature is limited in understanding how various determinants interact to influence health, family relationships, and social outcome...
Therapeutic effect and mechanism of different doses of aspirin on preterm delivery in pregnant mice
Background Preterm birth is a major cause of perinatal mortality and complications, with inflammation being a key contributing factor. Current treatments, like uterine contraction...
Where talent flows: Trends and determinants of Chinese students’ city preferences
Employment location preferences offer critical insights into how students evaluate opportunities across cities and drive early-career spatial sorting. This study examines Chinese college students’ emp...
Enhanced lung volumes and pressures in traditional wind instrument musicians: The case of the Mejwez
To evaluate pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength in Mejwez players compared to predicted norms, and to assess the influence of smoking behaviours on these outcomes. A cross-sectional stu...
Meningococcal carriage and transmission dynamics in college students in Louisville, Kentucky
Background Neisseria meningitidis is a cause of meningitis and outbreaks of it among young adults, especially college students. Rates o...
Characterization of the TREM-1 signaling landscape in human neutrophils
The Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells (TREM)-1 is a member of the Immunoglobulin superfamily, and an activating receptor mainly expressed on myeloid cells. Beyond its role in acute and ch...
Re-examining hidden fitness: Female preferences for long-path songs in zebra finches
Female songbirds can evaluate male quality from secondary sexual characteristics such as songs. Studies have shown mixed findings on which acoustic features contribute to song attractiveness. In a 202...
Social engagement and depressive symptoms in Korean older adults: The potential moderating role of employment status
Background Social engagement is known to alleviate depressive symptoms among older adults, and continued employment in later life may serve as a key mechanism for sustaining social...
Twenty years of ungulate disease surveillance by the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (2003–2022)
Free-ranging wild ungulates are integral to the health and well-being of Canadian socioecological systems, contributing various One Health benefits (e.g., nutrient cycling, sustainable food resources)...
Retraction: Image-guided procedures in the hybrid operating room: A systematic scoping review
Glycemic trajectories of fasting blood glucose on the pathological responses in breast cancer women with and without concomitant diabetes
Background Most existing studies have predominantly examined the impact of single blood glucose measurements without considering how fluctuations over time may influence clinical o...
EpCAM silencing suppresses aggressive phenotypes and induces partial redifferentiation in anaplastic thyroid cancer cells
Anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) is a rare but highly aggressive malignancy with a dismal prognosis. Although recent advances in targeted therapies have modestly improved survival, the molecular mechan...
Identification of prognostic genes associated with tolerogenic dendritic cells in gastric cancer based on transcriptomic data
Background Tolerogenic dendritic cells have a pivotal function in treating autoimmune illnesses, atopic diseases, and neoplasms. The precise mechanism by which Tolerogenic dendriti...