PLoS ONE

Vol. 21, Issue 2 Issue 2 2026
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CMCL-DDI: Pharmacophore-aware cross-view contrastive learning for drug-drug interaction prediction

Yehong Han, Lin Du Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0341952 10.1371/journal.pone.0341952

Accurate prediction of potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs) is vital for ensuring medication safety and efficacy. Existing graph-based methods typically focus on molecular structures but often over...

Retraction: Natural gas price prediction based on artificial intelligence models

Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343466 10.1371/journal.pone.0343466

Retraction: Molecular docking and dynamics simulation study of bioactive compounds from Ficus carica L. with important anticancer drug targets

Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343359 10.1371/journal.pone.0343359

A novel bridge wind-induced vibration response prediction algorithm based on temporal convolution network

Youlai Qu, Xiangrong Bai, Tianhao Zhu et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0336973 10.1371/journal.pone.0336973

The stiffness of the high pier, large span rigid bridge in the operation period increases its ability to resist wind-induced vibration. However, the structural properties of high piers and long cantil...

Theileria parva in Zambia: A scoping review protocol

Chishimba M. Mubanga, Choolwe Malabwa, Noreen Machila et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0341896 10.1371/journal.pone.0341896

Objective The objective of this scoping review is to examine published and unpublished literature on Theileria parva...

Children with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have evidence of sensory nerve degeneration

Hoda Gad, Abdulla AlObaidi, Madeeha Kamal et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0342439 10.1371/journal.pone.0342439

An increasing body of evidence supports the role of altered sensory processing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This exploratory study undertook c...

The Cerebral Palsy Link Worker (CP LINK) study: Protocol for a feasibility study with integrated process evaluation

Kimberley J. Smith, Erica Ranzato, Miriam Creeger et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343206 10.1371/journal.pone.0343206

Background Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common lifelong physical disability in the UK and is linked to multiple social, psychological and health inequalities which are often amp...

Correction: Optimizing bandwidth utilization and traffic control in ISP networks for enhanced smart agriculture

Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343356 10.1371/journal.pone.0343356

Association of loneliness with incident cardiovascular diseases in middle-aged and older Chinese adults

Bo Xie, Yehua Fang, Fang Lin et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343021 10.1371/journal.pone.0343021

Loneliness, a significant social determinant of health, has been increasingly recognized for its potential to influence cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study aimed to delineate the relationshi...

Independent validation of circulating microRNAs as biomarkers in a case-control study of adolescents with type 1 diabetes for more than 8 years

Diana Swolin-Eide, Auste Pundziute Lyckå, Gun Forsander et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343117 10.1371/journal.pone.0343117

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are epigenetic regulators of gene activity. Analysis of circulating miRNAs enables minimal-invasive studies of disease mechanisms and identification of novel disease biomarkers. The...

How to cope with Long COVID – A qualitative interview study on stressors and coping strategies of people affected by long-term consequences of COVID-19

Melanie Elgner, Marius Binneböse, Josi Großmann et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343115 10.1371/journal.pone.0343115

Long COVID, a multi-system-disease characterized by persistent somatic and mental symptoms following a SARS-CoV-2 infection, can severely impair health and quality of life of those affected. In the ab...

Experiences of women with disabilities during and after COVID-19: Needs, sources of support and implications for policy and practice

Adi Finkelstein, Sara Genut, Anat Golos Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0342900 10.1371/journal.pone.0342900

Approximately 700 million women and girls worldwide live with disabilities, facing compounded discrimination due to both gender and disability. Despite their large numbers, they are often excluded fro...

Effects of dietary glycyrrhiza polysaccharide on growth, serum biochemistry, and hepatic transcriptome in juvenile chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis)

Jianming Zhang, Tian Tian, Rui He et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0339813 10.1371/journal.pone.0339813

The Chinese sturgeon ( Acipenser sinensis ), a critically endangered anadromous species, faces severe population declines due to habitat fragmentation and overf...

Intraspecific identification of Actinidia eriantha Benth. based on chloroplast genes

Lan Lan, Jiale Mao, Bingyan Mao et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0342803 10.1371/journal.pone.0342803

Objective This study aimed to identify specific DNA barcodes based on the chloroplast genome of Actinidia eriantha...

Evaluation of GSMaP and MSWEP precipitation products for runoff simulation in the Lhasa River Basin

Lingling Wu, Yufeng Ren, Peng Huang et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0342995 10.1371/journal.pone.0342995

COX7A1-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction can induce ferroptosis in endometrial cancer cells

Qi Wu, Suning Bai, Liyun Song et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0342333 10.1371/journal.pone.0342333

In endometrial cancer, research on ferroptosis is still in its nascent stages, yet its potential therapeutic value is becoming increasingly evident. We explore the impact of COX7A1 on mitochondrial dy...

An adaptive hybrid quadrature scheme: Combining Simpson’s rule and Gaussian quadrature for enhanced numerical integration

Abadi Abraha Asgedom, Yohannes Yirga Kefela Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0335582 10.1371/journal.pone.0335582

This study develops a novel adaptive hybrid quadrature that combines Simpson’s 1/3 rule with Gauss-Legendre quadrature to overcome the classical difficulties in performing numerical integration. Class...

Medical student research productivity and scholarly impact: A 20-year bibliometric comparison with medical residents

Christian J. Hausner, Michelle Yi, Meet S. Patel et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343160 10.1371/journal.pone.0343160

Research experience during medical school is widely recognized as a valuable component of medical education and an increasingly emphasized aspect of residency applications. However, growing research p...

Chemical-mineralogical features and physical properties of archaeological adobe: The evidence from Tell Zurghul/Nigin (Dhi Qar, Iraq)

Luca Volpi, Francesco Santoro De Vico, Anna Arizzi et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0342009 10.1371/journal.pone.0342009

This study examines the chemical, mineralogical, hydric, and mechanical properties of archaeological adobe bricks and earthen plasters from the site of Tell Zurghul/Nigin in southern Iraq, which are a...

Transforming the automotive industry: Defining, clustering, and efficiency analysis of the next-generation automotive ecosystem

Minjung Shon, Joon Kim, Hongbum Kim Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343135 10.1371/journal.pone.0343135

Using firm-level data, this study explores how next-generation automotive innovations are reshaping the automotive industry. The sector is now transitioning from a previously defined vertically integr...

Nitrogen-protected thermal induction combined with Microbial Transglutaminase (MTG) cross-linking enhances functional properties and gel structure of Soy Protein Isolate relevant to gel-based feed formulation

Yong Guo, Ling Qu Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343526 10.1371/journal.pone.0343526

Protein-based gel matrices are increasingly explored for feed applications requiring soft or semi-solid formulations, but achieving strong gelation along with high water- and oil-holding capacities at...

Association of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) with 90-day mortality in acute pancreatitis: A MIMIC-IV database analysis

Jiali Xu, Jing Long, Gang Luo et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0343716 10.1371/journal.pone.0343716

The non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) is a new composite lipid index. Blood lipid levels are closely associated with the severity of acute p...

Talker identification under adverse auditory conditions-The impacts of noise, channel, language, and familiarity

Ningxue Fan, Puyang Geng, Zhijun Li et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0339396 10.1371/journal.pone.0339396

Purpose Talker identification is a crucial auditory skill that underpins human social communication and forensic applications. However, real-world conditions pose several challenge...

Impact of housing allowance programme on the physical and mental health of households in South Korea

Saehim Kim, Saebae Ryu, Kyuhyun Park et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0334490 10.1371/journal.pone.0334490

Excessive housing costs significantly affect household financial stability and overall well-being. This study investigated the impact of South Korea’s housing allowance programme on the physical and m...

Utilizing glauconite extracts to enhance soil health and sugar beet (Beta Vulgaris L.) performance in salt-affected soil

Mahmoud M. A. Shabana, Haifa A. S. Alhaithloul, Meaad F. Alaida et al. Feb 23, 2026 pp. e0337492 10.1371/journal.pone.0337492

Soil salinity remains a critical constraint to sustainable agricultural production and long-term soil resource management. A field investigation was conducted over two consecutive growing seasons (202...

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Publisher Public Library of Science
ISSN 1932-6203
Subject Health Sciences
Language English
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