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Preparation and performance of composite agent with anti-seepage and friction reducing for pipe jacking in water-rich sand stratum
Pipe jacking in water-rich sandy strata is frequently suffered by rapidly increasing seepage-induced hazards (e.g., groundwater inrush at working shafts) in jacking lubrication, which is because their...
Analysis of the antimicrobial activity of zinc oxide nanoparticles against drug-resistant bacteria and their applications in the disinfection process
Background The rise in antimicrobial resistance has necessitated the exploration of novel antimicrobial agents. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have gaine...
State reliability analysis methods for nonlinear systems integrating adaptive entropy weighted grey relation and Dempster-Shafer’s Theory
Under uncertain environmental conditions, a nonlinear system may encounter problems like information conflicts, ambiguity, loss, and unclear interdependencies, which can result in low accuracy in pred...
RETRACTED: SHP2 improved Late-onset fetal growth restriction via modulating ROS/BRD4/PI3K/YAP/PIGF signaling induced angiogenesis
Objective To look into the molecular processes and function of SHP2 in late-onset fetal growth restriction (LO-FGR). Metho...
Enhanced dust removal via the synergy of a standing wave acoustic field and high-pressure spray: An integrated experimental and numerical study
Occupational exposure to respirable coal dust poses severe health risks in underground mining operations, primarily through the development of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP)—a progressive and irre...
Differential protein expression profiles in human sperm from teratozoospermic and normozoospermic men identify LTBP1 and TGF-βR1 as potential biomarkers within the TGF-β signalling pathway
Among cases of infertility, up to 50% are attributed to male infertility factors. Male infertility is associated with alterations in sperm proteins that are essential for normal sperm function. Altera...
Efficacy of Lajjabati (Mimosa pudica) and Daruchini (Cinnamomum verum) extracts on wound healing in rabbits
Plant and herbal preparations are traditionally used in wound management to promote healing. The study aimed to explore the therapeutic efficacy of Lajjabati ( Mimosa pudica...
Climate resilience through bioeconomy: A mixed-methods protocol for assessing adaptation policies in rural settlements on the Amazon
Introduction Climate change intensifies social, economic, and environmental vulnerabilities in Amazonian rural communities, where dependence on natural resources and limited instit...
A rare ORAI1 missense variant associates with risk of vascular diseases in White British adults
Background Pathological remodelling of native vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) within the arterial wall is a key contributor to vascular disease. A driver...
Accurate characterization of mix plastic waste using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning methods
The global proliferation of plastic waste presents significant environmental challenges, with effective sorting of complex waste streams being a critical bottleneck for recycling. Conventional sorting...
Numerous inequalities and related communications accompanying discrete divergence models in probability spaces
The analysis of inequalities aids in the formulation of optimal coding schemes that improve the rate of information transfer while reducing the probability of errors. This consequently implies that we...
Super-barcoding of four Agrimonia species distributed in Korea based on complete plastid genomes and nuclear ribosomal DNAs
The genus Agrimonia is widely distributed throughout temperate regions and includes species used in traditional medicine in Asia and Europe. However, their accu...
Exploring the risk association between psoriasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma using the NHIS database
Background Asthma (AS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are prevalent chronic airway disorders with shared inflammatory pathways. Considering the systemic inflammat...
The time-place maze: A novel behavioral apparatus for assessing integrated spatial-temporal processing in rats
Behavioral paradigms used to study hippocampal place and time cells typically focus on the perception of either space or time in isolation, rather than the interaction between these two dimensions. To...
Correction: Ecological-niche modeling reveals current opportunities for Agave dryland farming in Sonora, Mexico and Arizona, USA
Work autonomy and its associated factors among nurses working in South Gondar zone public hospitals, Amhara regional state, Northcentral Ethiopia: Institution-based cross-sectional study
Background Work autonomy is crucial for nurses, which allows nurses to use their expertise and understanding of the profession to make informed decisions about patient care. Howeve...
Financing STI testing among men in China: A mixed-methods study of pay-it-forward monetary donations
Aim Many STI testing services are underfunded. Pay-it-forward is a strategy to support STI testing that asks participants to donate money to spur others to receive STI testing. To...
Correction: Birth prevalence and determinants of neural tube defects among newborns in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Caregiving activities causing occupational low back pain in Japanese social welfare facilities and hospitals
Background Occupational low back pain (LBP) has increased in Japanese social welfare facilities and hospitals. Understanding its occurrence is the first step in addressing this iss...
In-hospital outcomes and associated factors of mortality in thai children with diabetic ketoacidosis: A national data analysis 2015–2023
Background and aims Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) remains a major cause of pediatric morbidity and death. This study examined national trends in DKA hospitalizations and factors asso...
Redefining ‘normal’: A Canadian case study of cancer survivors’ experiences remaining and/or returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic
As cancer survival rates increase in Canada, a growing number of working-age individuals face challenges returning to work after treatment. This study examines the experiences of Canadian cancer survi...
Microbial community composition variation in relation to malaria infections in Junco hyemalis
The association between gut microbiota community composition and parasitic infections can result in complex interactions that impact host health. Determining whether microbiota composition impacts a h...
Online education and its relation to hearing status among higher-secondary students in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional survey
Background Online education gained its popularity in the education system during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The online platform, including social media, was institutionalized...
Exploring registered nurses’ experiences and perceptions of nurse manager leadership and its impact on work engagement: A qualitative study set in Saudi Arabia
Aim To explore nurses’ perceptions of the impact of nurse managers’ leadership practices on work engagement. Design...
Businessmen-driven village governance: A viable path for rural collective economic development?
In recent years, businessmen-driven village governance (BVG) has become increasingly common in rural grassroots governance in China, though its feasibility and impact remain subjects of academic debat...