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Biodegradation of polyethylene terephthalate microplastics by Paenibacillus naphthalenovorans PETKKU2: Response surface optimization and genomic evidence for an alternative degradation mechanism
This study establishes Paenibacillus naphthalenovorans PETKKU2, isolated from landfill soil in Thailand, as the first reported member of this species capable of...
Transcriptomic analysis reveals the impact of concurrent, resistance, and endurance training on skeletal muscle
The shared and divergent molecular mechanisms underlying skeletal muscle adaptation to different exercise modalities are not fully understood. This study aimed to compare the physiological and transcr...
Cortisol–CRP synchrony and mood recovery under clustered psychosocial stress in emerging adults
Psychosocial stress involving multiple life changes has well-documented effects on health, yet the physiological mechanisms linking stress exposure to emotional recovery remain incompletely understood...
Association between triglyceride-cholesterol-body weight index and sarcopenia in the older adults from China: A cross-sectional study
Background The triglyceride-cholesterol-body weight index (TCBI) is a simple and reliable indicator of nutritional status. This investigation aimed to explore the association betwe...
Investigation of spillover effects of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax on beverage purchasing in a nearby, non-taxed area: A quasi-experimental, difference-in-differences analysis
Evidence suggests that sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes reduce SSB purchasing and improve health outcomes in the taxed area. The extent to which purchasing also changes in nearby communities due t...
The KEAP1/NRF2 axis controls LPS-induced oxidative stress, inflammasome activation and caspase-1 activity in human endothelial cells
Endothelial cells play a critical role in the inflammatory response during sepsis, however, their metabolic adaptations to inflammatory stimuli remain much less characterized compared to immune cells....
How does birth order influence full immunization coverage among children aged 12–23 months in India? evidence from the National Family Health Survey
Despite the availability of free basic vaccination programmes, the disparity continues in immunization coverage among children aged 12–23 months in India, particularly with increasing birth orders. Us...
Correction: Demographic-environmental effect on dengue outbreaks in 11 countries
Winter occurrence and spawning characteristics of Pacific herring (Clupea pallasii) in Jinhae Bay: An integrated survey using acoustic monitoring, gillnet sampling, and environmental DNA
This study investigated the adult density, timing of migration, and biological characteristics of Pacific herring ( Clupea pallasii ) entering Jinhae Bay, South...
Correction: Tapped out or barely tapped? Recommendations for how to harness the vast and largely unused potential of the Mechanical Turk participant pool
Single-item versus scale: Comparing respondent demographic, social, and health characteristics by measure of loneliness using the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) data
Background Growing research and clinical attention to loneliness has led to a wide range of available measures; however, few studies directly compare different loneliness measures...
Process evaluation of a hybrid effectiveness-implementation, pragmatic, cluster randomised controlled trial (IMPULSE) to improve psychosocial treatment of patients with psychotic-spectrum disorders in Southeast Europe
Background The IMPULSE trial investigated the effectiveness and implementation of a digital psychosocial intervention (DIALOG+) for people with psychosis in five Southeast European...
Short-term forecasting of Indonesia electricity generation using MATLAB based on NARX neural network
Electricity consumption, production, and supply based on fossil fuels have increased due to population growth, urbanization, and technological development, leading to environmental damage in countries...
Corporate social responsibility and employee performance in China’s manufacturing sector: Exploring the roles of altruistic values and organizational identification
Background Few studies exploring the relationship between corporate social responsibility(CSR)and employee performance through Social Identity Theory (SIT) have specifically examin...
Beaked whale dive behavior and acoustic detection range off Louisiana using three-dimensional acoustic tracking
Understanding abundance and trends of beaked whales in the heavily industrialized Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico), is critical for management but challenging with visual-based distance-sampl...
Yucatan Miniswine Model of Atrial Fibrillation: Clinical Relevance
Introduction Persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common chronic arrhythmia in adults in the United States and is associated with significant morbidity, including thro...
Implementation of point of care HIV viral load monitoring for people living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review on implementation research outcomes
Background Viral load monitoring has rapidly increased among people living with HIV(PLHIV) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), resulting in an increased laboratory workloa...
The ‘Double Helix’ model of quality monitoring: Risk mapping of quality management system during initial ISO 15189 Implementation in a medical laboratory
Objective Analyze and compare the characteristics of nonconformities (NCs), root causes, and corrective actions generated from internal assessments and ISO 15189 external assessmen...
Floating population diversity as a leading indicator of business turnover imbalance in commercial districts: A spatial panel analysis in Seoul
This study develops a quantitative indicator for the early diagnosis of commercial instability in business openings and closures and proposes a new analytical framework for assessing the stability of...
Circuit explained: How does a transformer perform compositional generalization
Compositional generalization—the systematic combination of known components into novel structures—is fundamental to flexible human cognition, yet the mechanisms that enable it in neural networks remai...
Effect of morphology on the biomechanics of contusion models of non-human primate spinal cord injury: a finite element study in a digital population
Traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCIs) stem from mechanical events that translate external forces through the spinal column, damaging the spinal cord. Since tissue damage is related to the strain/stres...
Unraveling the mechanistic links between blood pressure regulation and calcium-magnesium homeostasis: Insights into hypertension, hyperparathyroidism, and mineral disorders
The systems regulating blood pressure and calcium-magnesium (Ca 2+ -Mg 2+ ) homeostasis are increasingly recognized to h...
Field evaluation of drone and AI assisted larval source management in Ghana
Background Malaria remains a major public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, in particular, larval source management (LSM) is increasingly recognized as a complementary...
Knowledge, perception and attitude toward fibromyalgia among physical therapists in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study
Background Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition classified by widespread pain, fatigue, and associated symptoms. Patients with FM are frequently referred to physical therapists...
Assessment of antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and analgesic effects of quinazolinone derivative, (E)-1-Benzoyl-3-((4- (Dimethylamino) Benzylidene) Amino)-2-(4-(Dimethylamino) Phenyl)-2,3 dihydroquinazoline-4(1h)-one, in diabetes induced mice model
Diabetes can cause serious complications such as liver damage and nerve pain. Unfortunately, existing treatment options for these problems often have limited effectiveness and unwanted side effects. T...