PLoS ONE
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Retraction: A deep facial recognition system using computational intelligent algorithms
Olfactory bulb differently synchronizes ventral hippocampus–medial prefrontal cortex circuit during spatial working memory across social dominance hierarchies
The olfactory system plays a central role in social communications in most mammals, especially social dominance hierarchies (SDH). The olfactory bulb (OB) is intricately linked to cortical and limbic...
Measurement instruments for sexual identity minority stress in adults: A scoping review
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) populations face disproportionate health inequities shaped by minority stress processes. To enable consistent and comparable assessment, this scoping review ma...
Empowering medical students: Peer-Led OSCE reduces anxiety and may enhance test performance
Background The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a widely used assessment method often associated with high levels of student anxiety and significant logistical d...
Anthropometric and biochemical nutritional indicators and survival in women with breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study
Introduction Weight gain has been observed in breast cancer (BC) survivors, and this can affect survival and lead to adverse health effects such as overweight and obesity. It may b...
Omics-aided design genome editing strategy for challenging human immortalized cell models
CRISPR-Cas9 has become a popular genome editing tool for biomedical research and drug development due to its capability to enable precise correction or integration of genetic mutations in the genome....
A hierarchical lateral stability control strategy of distributed drive electric vehicles based on extended Kalman filter and integral terminal sliding mode control
This paper proposes a hierarchical control strategy to enhance the lateral stability of distributed drive electric vehicles. In the upper layer, the extended kalman filter (EKF) is employed for real-t...
Correction: Orientation selectivity properties for integrated affine quasi quadrature models of complex cells
Fine-Tuning Arabic Large Language Models for improved multi-turn dialogue: A blueprint for synthetic data generation and benchmarking
The rapid evolution of Large Language Models (LLMs) has fueled increasing interest in developing Arabic conversational systems capable of sustaining coherent multi-turn dialogues. However, progress re...
Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among people living with HIV in Ghana: A cross-sectional study
Background Hypertension is a major health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). People living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) face unique risks for cardiometabolic disorde...
A multi-class framework for fish species classification using deep learning technique
Fish species recognition is essential for ecological studies, fishery management, and marine biology. Accurate detection and categorization are critical for preserving biodiversity, allowing scientist...
Agroecosystem vulnerability and driving factors in Northeast China
To realize the sustainable development of agro-ecology in Northeast China and help our country achieve the goal of wide-area agro-ecological maintenance, this study takes “sensitivity⁃resilience⁃press...
Assessment of adherence to the World Health Organization’s prescribing indicators at the family medicine clinic of a quaternary facility
To promote rational drug use in developing countries, it is important to assess drug use patterns. This study assessed the drug prescription patterns of the family medicine clinic at the Outpatient Ph...
The effect of physical exercise on the spiritual well-being of older adults-mediating role of self-care ability
Purpose With the increasing aging of the population, older adults over the age of 65 constitute the largest and most rapidly expanding population group in the world, and the qualit...
Balancing efficiency and clinical quality in dialysis centers: Insights from a nationwide DEA study in Taiwan
Objectives The increasing prevalence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), especially in aging populations, presents significant challenges for healthcare systems. Dialysis centers mu...
Study on the anisotropic characteristics of mechanical properties and energy evolution in layered phyllite
To investigate the anisotropic characteristics of the mechanical properties and energy evolution in layered rock masses, conventional triaxial compression tests were carried out on layered phyllite sp...
Development of a multi-task learning framework with gradnorm for precise wound tissue analysis
Chronic wounds impose a substantial burden on patients and healthcare systems, necessitating accurate qualification of precise wound analysis for effective diagnosis and treatment. Wound size and the...
Robust ISAC based framework for location estimation and target detection in 6G networks
To enhance spectrum utilization and situational awareness in sixth generation (6G) networks, integrated sensing and integration (ISAC) is introduced as a unified functionality. This paper proposes a c...
Life stressors and mental health: Depressive symptoms, anxiety, and suicidal ideation or intent during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Objective This study aimed to investigate the associations between life stressors and depressive symptoms, anxiety, and suicidal ideation or intent, while also examining how COVID-...
Metabolomics-guided machine learning reveals diagnostic and mechanistic biomarkers in CHB with MASLD
Background Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) often coexists with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), yet early diagnosis remains challenging, particularly in...
Assessment of childhood undernutrition in India using National Family Health Surveys: Severity of anthropometric failure and contributing factors
Background Childhood undernutrition has a negative impact on healthy adulthood. Though progress is being made, a considerable number of children are still undernourished in India....
AI-powered detection of cyberbullying in short-form video content: A hybrid deep learning framework
The explosive rise of short-form video platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts has transformed digital expression while intensifying the spread of cyberbullying. Unlike video abu...
Energy diagram: Investigation and application of a design-thinking-driven wind environment simulation tool for sustainable architecture
Amid climate change and resource constraints, sustainable building design increasingly requires wind-environment optimization to improve energy efficiency and thermal comfort. However, most simulation...
Comparative inhibitory effects of zeolite, sepiolite, and kaolinite on A549 lung cancer cells
Background Clays, by their unique structure, due to reduction in the acidity of blood and the surrounding environment, crystalline structure, pores, channels, and variations in mic...
Urine resazurin reduction ratio as a biomarker of urinary tract infection in people with neurogenic bladder: A first in human study
Among people with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD), urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common infection and a leading cause of morbidity. UTI diagnosis is based on urinary sym...