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Association between endothelial activation and stress index and mortality in critically ill patients with atrial fibrillation: In MIMIC database: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Background Evidence indicates that the Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) is a predictor of mortality in endothelium-related conditions; however, its association with...
Interaction effects of sedentary behavior and depression on MAFLD in NHANES 2017–2020 and 2021–2023
Background Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), a disease closely associated with metabolic abnormalities (e.g., insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, elevated blood gluco...
Contributions to the development and simulations of generic, modular and multiphysics greenhouses dynamic models, evaluated with a whole year study case dataset
North-Western Europe heated greenhouses need to address their high fossil energy dependency while they start to face with climate change. In this context, physics-based greenhouses dynamic models can...
Method for predicting dynamic current-carrying capacity of transmission lines by integrating improved VMD and time-varying ensemble model
Accurately predicting the dynamic thermal rating of power lines is the core of overcoming the bottleneck in the engineering application of line dynamic capacity – increase technology. In response to t...
Research on online book user purchase behavior based on the event logic graph
Purpose/Significance Consumer psychology and demand preferences embedded within user reviews constitute core intelligence resources for precise business operations. This study focu...
PS Poly: A chain tracing algorithm to determine persistence length and categorize complex polymers by shape
The fundamental molecules of life are polymers. Prominent examples include nucleic acids and proteins, both of which exhibit a large array of mechanical properties and three-dimensional shapes. The be...
Zeolite and Chitosan: A sustainable duo to improve sesame drought resistance
Climate change and increasing competition for water in arid and semi-arid regions intensify moisture stress in sesame production. Deficit irrigation (DI) is therefore essential to optimize yield with...
Clinical and biological features of complicated and asymptomatic malaria among PLHIV and HIV-negative adults: An observational study in Libreville, Gabon
Malaria and HIV remain major public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. This study described the spectrum of malaria in people living with HIV (PLHIV) and HIV-negative adults in Gabon, where both...
Correction: Optimization design and experiment of key components of mountain pendulum-lever cam type hole seeders based on DEM-MBD coupling simulation
A refined maximum predictability for next location prediction with fusion knowledge
Research on maximum predictability for next location prediction aims to derive the theoretical maximum accuracy that an ideal prediction model could achieve, which is crucial for analyzing travel regu...
The adaptive functional piecewise ordered weighted averaging method and its application to pollutant concentration analysis
The evolving patterns of pollutant concentrations and their rigorous assessment are critical issues in contemporary environmental research and policy-making, with important practical implications for...
Ectoparasite abundance and pathogen prevalence of the San Clemente Island fox (Urocyon littoralis clementae)
The San Clemente Island fox ( Urocyon littoralis clementae ) is classified as a focal species for conservation management by the US Navy. They are considered vu...
Enhancing reliability in electrical grids: A hybrid machine learning approach for electrical faults classification
Transmission lines are vital components of electrical grids, ensuring the efficient transfer of electricity from power plants to consumers over extensive geographical areas. These lines are constructe...
Retrospective challenges to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among people living with HIV—A qualitative analysis using the COM-B framework
Biomedical interventions to prevent transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), are available in England for free at specialised sexual health services...
Mapping the intersection of social status and comorbidity in knee osteoarthritis: A WOMAC-based study
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling joint condition that leads to extreme morbidityand quality of life impairment, particularly among older adults. This study aimed to investigate the socio-demogr...
A matter of principle or a matter of money? How fairness evaluations change with experimental currencies
We investigate how the information on monetary outcomes influences perceptions of fairness of income redistributions. In an economic experiment, participants initially rated the fairness of a redistri...
Expression of Concern: HCAP: Hybrid cyber attack prediction model for securing healthcare applications
Analysis and mining of adverse events associated with vorapaxar: A FAERS database-based study
Objective Vorapaxar is a platelet protease-activated receptor-1 antagonist that can inhibit thrombin- and thrombin receptor agonist peptide-induced platelet aggregation. This study...
Determinants of maternity services utilisation among women of reproductive age across sub-Saharan Africa
Background In 2020, approximately 800 women died daily as a result of largely preventable complications of pregnancy and delivery globally. Almost 95% of these deaths occurred in l...
Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of neem assisted silver-modified zeolite X synthesized from kaolin
Zeolite X was synthesized from kaolin and then modified using ( Azadirachta indica ) neem together with silver nitrate solution by ion exchange. X-ray diffracti...
Foreigners welcome? Categorizing change in German mass media discourse with Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA)
Mass media is often investigated for its influence on public opinion. However, media analysis often relies on measuring term prevalence, elements of framing, and determining bias. New approaches to me...
Determinants of underweight and overweight/obesity among people with tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Background Malnutrition significantly contributes to mortality among people with tuberculosis (TB). However, evidence on factors associated with the specific forms of malnutrition,...
Coral larval aquaculture: Species-specific survival and microbial dynamics in flow-through systems
To enable burgeoning reef restoration efforts, the production of coral larvae in captive aquaculture needs to maximize survival and yields. While current coral larval rearing methods are generally suc...
Mechanisms of thermal strengthening and deterioration in sandstone: Insights from characteristic stress and micro-crack analysis
With the global push towards energy transition, understanding the mechanical behavior of rocks under high-temperature conditions is becoming increasingly significant, such as nuclear waste disposal. P...
Undergraduate occupational therapy students’ perceptions of their preparedness for splinting in hand rehabilitation: An exploratory study at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Background Hand rehabilitation, particularly splinting, is a key area in occupational therapy. However, existing literature suggests that students often feel inadequately prepared,...