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Neuromuscular screening and cognitive function in older adults: A cross-sectional exploratory study
Age-related decline in both cognitive and neuromuscular function negatively affects independence and quality of life in older adults. Understanding the interplay between cognitive performance and phys...
Weekly trends in emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and mortality in patients with end-stage kidney disease: nationwide registry analysis
Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) undergoing thrice-weekly hemodialysis may experience higher mortality rates following their longest dialysis-free interval. However, information on weekly...
Influence of different layout of rigid and flexible structures on methane explosion in oil and gas gathering and transportation station
Oil and gas gathering and transportation station is the core hub of oil and gas production, processing and transportation. Its safe operation is directly related to the stability of energy supply and...
A hybrid CNN-spectral architecture for non-contact respiratory rate estimation using multi-region optical-flow analysis
Respiratory rate (RR) is a key indicator for assessing health conditions, yet noncontact measurement remains challenging due to motion artifacts, lighting variability, and skin-tone differences. This...
Factors influencing intra-group data sharing in China’s central state-owned enterprises: An information ecology perspective
Objectives This paper aims to clarify the factors influencing intra-group data sharing within large central state-owned enterprises (CSOEs) in China, thereby promoting cross-organi...
Nontargeted metabolomics analysis of potential biomarkers for patients with chronic ischemic stroke in extremely cold rural regions: An exploratory case-control study
Objective Chronic ischemic stroke (CIS) is a serious cardiovascular event, closely related to genetic and environmental factors in its occurrence and development. This study aims t...
Morphological disparity across the K-Pg boundary in mollusk shells: A theoretical morphology approach
Theoretical morphospace as a tool for understanding evolutionary changes in molluscan shell form is applied to analysis of biodiversity change across the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event. Althoug...
Applying team strategies for dynamic coordination: A comparative study of expertise using 3-on-3 basketball
Humans working as a team can achieve higher performance. Studies in sports science, network science, and machine learning have extracted dynamic physical interaction structures of such coordination in...
Multi-layer and multi-channel deposition defects and inter-layer control strategies in additive manufacturing materials
Additive manufacturing faces significant challenges in ensuring the quality and dimensional accuracy of components, particularly in complex multi-layer and multi-channel deposition processes. In this...
The venom gland transcriptome of Tityus paraguayensis reveals a diverse array of bioactive molecules from the Brazilian Cerrado
Scorpions are arthropods with venom glands at their telson that produce chemicals such as peptides and proteins. These compounds may have pharmacological effects, including antimicrobial, ion channel...
Generation of machine-learning derived cancer vulnerability indicator to determine the spatial burden of cancer outcomes
Background Due to the difficulty of obtaining population-based individual-level data, ecological studies are often used to explore factors related to geographic variations in healt...
Have sedentary lifestyles reached even remote parts of the Global South? Evidence from school-going adolescents’ time use in India
Objectives Sedentary lifestyles often develop during adolescence and may be deleterious to physical and mental health. Sedentarism is known to be common in high-income countries; t...
Identification of two terpenoids from Withania coagulans with predicted multitarget binding affinity: An in vitro and in silico study
Withania coagulans (Dunal) Stocks, a medicinal plant of the Solanaceae family, has long been recognized in traditional medicine for its antidiabetic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant...
Recurrent intermittent hyponatremia: A new experimental model
Aim It is assumed that natremia remains low throughout the duration of chronic hyponatremia, inducing symptoms. We explore Recurrent Intermittent Hyponatremia (RIH) to establish wh...
Exploring the bioherbicide and in vitro biofungicide effects of pistachio hulls for their use in sustainable agriculture
Agriculture requires sustainable approaches for effective weed management reducing the negative consequences of synthetic herbicides. In this context, some agricultural by-products such as pistachio h...
Improving the learning curve in monoportal endoscopic lumbar surgery: Development and validation of a porcine training model
Study design Experimental animal study. Purpose Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) has gained substantial...
Age-related changes in visual performance: A defocus curve study in healthy phakic eyes
This study aimed to characterize the impact of age on visual performance by analyzing monocular defocus curves across a wide age range in healthy phakic eyes. This observational cross-sectional study...
Biomechanical and physiological effects of a passive upper-body exoskeleton during stair ascent and descent
The market has seen the emergence of various passive exoskeletons designed to assist with carrying tasks; however, evidence of their effects during stair negotiation remains limited. In this study fif...
AquaX: An enhanced and revised AquaMaps framework to model marine species distributions and biodiversity
Marine biodiversity underpins ecosystem health and is critical for the provision of essential ecological services. Global efforts to mitigate biodiversity loss are underway but require comprehensive k...
Correction: Prevalence of illicit alcohol consumption and associated factors among adolescents in selected communities of Lusaka, Zambia
The role of exosomal miRNA-125b derived from colon cancer-associated fibroblasts in skeletal muscle cachexia
Cancer-associated cachexia is a multifactorial syndrome characterized by significant weight loss, primarily due to skeletal muscle atrophy. This condition impairs the quality of life and survival of p...
A method for calculating the downslope sliding force of gently dipping bedding rock slopes while accounting for the uncertainty of rear-edge vertical fissures
The position of rear-edge vertical fissures in gently dipping bedding rock slopes is a critical factor in controlling their stability. However, the exact location of these fissures is often uncertain,...
Testing the reliability and validity of a newly graduated nurses’ teaching experience scale
Guideline-based education provided to newly graduated nurses (NGNs) involves nurse instructors who may be inexperienced, leading to increased burden and anxiety related to teaching NGNs. To support th...
Development of a digital tool to assist in monitoring compliance for a public health initiative: “A Better Choice Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Healthcare Facilities”
Background Health and Wellbeing Queensland (Australia) is leading Queensland Government efforts to enhance food environments, ensuring that Queenslanders hav...
Differences in auditory brainstem responses between laboratory-reared and wild-caught prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster)
Prairie voles ( Microtus ochrogaster ) are a semi-fossorial rodent that are an emerging model in social neuroscience. Comparing laboratory-reared and wild-caugh...