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Correction: Retraction: Cyclophilin A (CypA) Interacts with NF-κB Subunit, p65/RelA, and Contributes to NF-κB Activation Signaling
The data-driven decision-making, sustainable value creation, and international firm performance: Micro-level evidence based on AI language models
Data-driven decision-making (DDDM) has become integral to managerial and organizational processes in the era of digitalization and internationalization. This study explores the impact of DDDM on inter...
Conformity and individual preference shape nest material use in zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata)
Culture, learned behaviours shared within a group, is found in diverse species and critically impacts fitness. Culture arises through social learning and persists when newcomers adopt group norms via...
Compact and low cross-polarization microstrip patch antenna for 5G Internet of Things applications
This paper presents a miniaturization technique for microstrip patch antennas operating at the fundamental TM 01 mode based on a loading cap...
Expression of aqueous cytokines and their correlation with retinal morphological biomarkers in nAMD patients
Objective Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is characterized by pathological neovascularization in the macula, leading to irreversible central vision loss. This s...
Prevalence of polypharmacy and drug interactions in geriatric patients: A cross-sectional study from India
Background Polypharmacy and potential drug-drug interactions (pDDIs) are major challenges in the management of elderly patients with multiple comorbidities, often leading to advers...
A comparison of vertebral preparation techniques for increasing reader precision and agreement in vertebral band pair identification of Northeast Atlantic skates
Direct ageing of elasmobranch species comes with many challenges where the success of preparation methods tends to be species-specific. In this study, we compare age estimations from different prepara...
Dietary diversity among Sundarbans forest-dependent communities: Prevalence, determinants, and livelihood implications
The resources of the Sundarbans mangrove forest have provided livelihoods for communities in Bangladesh and India that depend on it. However, the role of the Sundarbans in ensuring the household dieta...
Fat reserve and body condition variation in Argentine black and white tegus: native-invasive comparisons and environmental drivers in Florida
Invasive species impose major ecological and economic costs on ecosystems and countries where introduced. To effectively manage Argentine black and white tegus ( Salvator merianae...
Tolerance to total dissolved gas supersaturation in Atlantic salmon, brown trout, rainbow trout, and European minnow
Gas bubble disease is a major concern for aquatic animals in rivers downstream of hydroelectric power plants, where water can become supersaturated with dissolved gas. While the disease is well docume...
Changes in visual acuity and retinal microstructures following vitrectomy for lamellar macular hole
This study aimed to evaluate the changes in visual outcomes and optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in patients with lamellar macular hole (LMH) following vitrectomy. Consecutive patients diag...
Patient satisfaction with advanced practice physiotherapy internationally: A systematic mixed studies review
Introduction Advanced practice physiotherapy (APP) is internationally recognised as a higher level of practice involving expert clinical and analytical skills to manage complex pat...
A comparative investigation of catecholamines and glucocorticoids impact on glioblastoma invasive behavior via 2D and 3D cell culture
Prolonged or intense stress can contribute to the progression of various pathological conditions, including cancer. To explore how stress affects glioblastoma invasiveness, U87-MG cells with reduced p...
Caste and tobacco use: Decomposing inequalities using Global Adult Tobacco Survey, India
Background India ranks second globally in tobacco consumption, with marked disparities across socially stratified caste groups. Despite tobacco control efforts, Scheduled Tribes (S...
Polyphasic characterization of Nocardioides aquaegermanicae sp. nov., a novel water-derived actinobacterium
Strain DSM 117947 T was isolated from a Micromonospora matsumotoense co-culture originating from a water sample collecte...
Beyond the host: Unveiling the independent microbiome of equine gastrointestinal nematodes
Gastrointestinal nematode infections significantly impact equine health and welfare, with rising anthelmintic resistance demanding alternative control strategies. Emerging evidence suggests that paras...
Reducing OGT and O-GlcNAcylation enhance the anticancer effects of oxaliplatin in SW620 metastatic colorectal cancer cells
O -GlcNAcylation, a single attachment of N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) on serine/threonine residues of nuclear-cytoplasmic proteins, is frequently upregulated in various cancers and...
Correction: The effect of job and personal demands and resources on healthcare workers’ wellbeing: A cross-sectional study
Mathematical modeling of the combined effects of thermal burn and local irradiation
Radiation combined injury (RCI), resulting from ionizing radiation exposure accompanied by other injuries such as burn, laceration, or fracture, is associated with higher rates of mortality and severe...
Monocyte clusters suggestive of a chronic inflammatory phenotype are associated with reduced endothelial function in Veterans with respiratory symptoms
Exposure to airborne hazards during deployment is associated with persistent respiratory symptoms among military veterans even years after deployment. Circulating monocytes, key components of the inna...
Correction: Research on wind comfort regulation strategies for public spaces in aged residential communities of cold regions during windy spring seasons
Effects of pentosan polysulfate sodium on joint structure and function out to six months in naturally-occurring canine osteoarthritis
Objective To evaluate the durability of effect and disease modification potential of a six-week course of pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) therapy out to 26 weeks (six months) in...
Artificial intelligence agents in healthcare research: A scoping review
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents are rapidly transforming healthcare delivery, enabling real-time decision support and sophisticated patient interaction at scale. H...
Sources of information on HIV/AIDS used by adolescents and young people: A scoping review protocol
Objective To describe the protocol for a scoping review of the main sources of information about HIV/AIDS used by adolescents and young people....
Associations of perioperative depression with sleep quality and physical activity levels in patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery: A prospective observational study
Background Perioperative depression is very common in patients undergoing surgery, especially major surgeries. Previous studies have shown that perioperative depression could have...