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Integrated miRNA-mRNA transcriptomic analysis of hepatopancreas reveals molecular mechanisms in Macrobrachium rosenbergii under graded nitrite stress
Nitrite accumulation poses a significant threat to aquatic organisms in intensive aquaculture systems. Macrobrachium rosenbergii , a commercially vital freshwat...
Correction: Perspectives of multidisciplinary healthcare providers in elderly daycare centres: Challenges, opportunities and impacts on geriatric care in Chiangrai Municipality, Thailand
Proximate determinants of the frequency of mosquito sounds: separating species-specific effects from environmentally driven variations - Implications for AI species recognition
In recent years, several technologies have been developed for the monitoring and control of insect vector species. Many of them aim to use mosquito wingbeat frequency in the form of sound or opto-acou...
Dynamic response of Blue Honeysuckle fruit-stem system based on mathematical model
To investigate the motion and detachment behavior of Blue Honeysuckle fruit during vibratory harvesting, the fruit-bearing branch was modeled as a constant strength beam, and an analytical series solu...
Retraction: Oncolytic virotherapy promotes radiosensitivity in soft tissue sarcoma by suppressing anti-apoptotic MCL1 expression
Field-based hyperspectral characterization of wetland plant diversity and vitality in Burullus Lagoon (Nile Delta, Egypt)
Burullus Lagoon, situated in the Nile Delta of Egypt, is a Ramsar-listed wetland of high ecological importance, particularly in relation to its floristic diversity. This study presents a field-based h...
The Ypresian ichthyofauna of the Monte Solane Lagerstätte (Verona, northern Italy): A deep dive into the western Tethys early Eocene mesopelagic setting
The Ypresian (lower Eocene) fish-bearing site of Monte Solane (Verona province, northern Italy) was discovered in the early 2000s, and its stratigraphy was thoroughly investigated more than a decade a...
Multimorbidity in the Brazilian adult population: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence
Multimorbidity (MM), defined as the co-occurrence of multiple chronic conditions in a single individual, poses a major challenge to health systems. Its consequences include higher morbidity and mortal...
Simulation of phased alerting of community first responders for cardiac arrest
Background Community First Responders (CFRs) are commonly used for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, and advanced systems send so-called phased alerts: notifications with built-in t...
The use of immersive virtual reality technology in dementia care education for nursing students: A scoping review protocol
Objective This scoping review aims to identify and map the current available evidence regarding the use of immersive virtual reality technology in dementia care education for nursi...
Phthalates exposure and serum uric acid level in patients with Crohn’s disease: A cross-sectional study
Objective Crohn’s disease (CD) is closely associated with disorders of uric acid metabolism. Our previous research found an association between phthalate exposure and oxidative str...
Tobacco product cessation and prenatal care utilization: A Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System phase 8 study of conventional cigarette, e-cigarette, and dual-use associated behaviors
Background Pregnancy is a critical window for tobacco cessation; socio-demographic correlates and prenatal care (PNC) utilization behaviors associated with quitting e-cigarette and...
The relationship between maternal glucose concentrations, gestational diabetes mellitus, placental weight, and placental vascular malperfusion lesions: A retrospective study of a U.S. pregnancy cohort
Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with increased placental weight and the presence of placental malperfusion lesions, likely related to high blood glucos...
Exploring the relationship between mental health and urban green space soundscapes: A scoping review
Urban soundscapes, particularly those experienced in green spaces, have been increasingly recognized as factors that influence human mental health. This scoping review explores the existing literature...
Assessment of physical status and analysis of lipidomic and metabolomic alterations in patients with Post-COVID-19 condition
The development and persistence of symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection, known as Post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC) or “long COVID,” represents a global health challenge. In this prospective cross-sect...
Real-world clinical effectiveness of trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole for primary prophylaxis of pneumocystis pneumonia in non-hodgkin lymphoma patients treated with rituximab
There are no definitive clinical practice guidelines regarding the necessity and dosage of trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) prophylaxis for Pneumocystis jirovecii...
Do whale-watching experiences and tourist expectations align? A comparison of three Macaronesian destinations
This study examines the alignment between whale-watching experiences and tourist expectations in three different destinations. Whale-watching is a global tourist activity, with locations such as the C...
Retraction: Population growth poses a significant threat to forest ecosystems: A case study from the Hindukush-Himalayas of Pakistan
Retraction: High Glucose Induced Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis in Cardiac Microvascular Endothelial Cells Are Regulated by FoxO3a
Methodological review of the design, objectives and sample size of Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) applications that use an external randomised controlled pilot trial design: A protocol
Background The National Institute for Health and Care Research accepts applications for pilot and feasibility studies to their Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme. There...
Shaping science: Scholarly motivation and research outcomes in NIH-HEAL funded studies
In 2018, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched the Helping to End Addiction Long-Term ® (HEAL) Initiative to advance addiction and pain research and...
Adoption and implementation of teleaudiology as a telehealth model in Jordan and Arab countries: A cross-sectional survey
Background and objectives Telehealth is the provision of healthcare services remotely via telecommunications technology. The implementation, clinical applications, and perceived ef...
Self-efficacy mediates the relationship between grit and life satisfaction in a sample of employed university students resident in the United Arab Emirates
Balancing academic and professional responsibilities presents unique psychological challenges for employed university students. Most existing literature on this student population has adopted a defici...
Comprehensive post-marketing safety evaluation of atezolizumab: A disproportionality analysis based on individual case safety reports in the FAERS
Atezolizumab is a widely used immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) for cancer treatment, and postmarketing testing is important. This study aims to provide a reference for the safe and rational use of dr...