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Preventive effect of bentonite against pyoderma via direct binding capability of staphylococci
Bentonite, a naturally occurring clay mineral, is widely used for detoxifying mycotoxins and chemical contaminants, yet its potential interactions with microorganisms remain poorly characterized. Stap...
Impact of cardiometabolic risk factors on hepatocellular carcinoma incidence in patients with chronic hepatitis B: A retrospective cohort study
Background and aims Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major global health burden and a leading cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). While cirrhosis is a well-...
Exploring predictive models to improve the accuracy of Housing Price Index forecasts in India’s real estate sector
This study aims to improve the predictive accuracy of the Housing Price Index (HPI) in India using the unrestricted MIDAS (U-MIDAS) model with novel predictors, including total digital payment value (...
Changes in pneumococcal vaccine coverage in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA): An analysis based on the 2018–2021 follow-up 2 survey
Introduction Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions (CMC) due to the high risk of invasive pneumococcal disease in...
Comparison of whole-body muscle imaging findings between GNE myopathy and other young adult-onset hereditary myopathies
Objectives Previous muscle imaging studies of GNE myopathy are limited to the lower extremities. This study aimed to use whole-body MRI to differentiate between GNE myopathy and ot...
Increased brain coverage and efficiency when measuring current-induced magnetic fields by use of simultaneous multi-slice echo-planar MRI
Purpose Magnetic resonance current density imaging (MRCDI) can non-invasively validate electric field simulations in volume conductor head models. Weak electric currents are inject...
Clinical characteristics, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic strategies of spontaneous renal artery dissection: A systematic review and diagnostic analysis
Objective To investigate the clinical features, diagnostic approaches, and treatment strategies of spontaneous renal artery dissection (SRAD) through systematic review and data ana...
90-day oral toxicity study of a salmon nasal cartilage extract containing undenatured collagen and proteoglycan in Sprague-Dawley rats
Salmon nasal cartilage is a rich source of proteoglycan and collagen that is widely used in food products. In Japan, a novel extraction method has been developed and patented that enable the simultane...
In silico evaluation of bioactive compounds from the sea urchin Temnopleurus toreumaticus: Potential multifunctional agents against mosquito vectors and tropical pathogens
This study investigates the ethanolic extract of the sea urchin Temnopleurus toreumaticus (test and spine) for its larvicidal efficacy against...
Assessing impacts of rainfall intensity and slope gradient on runoff process and dissolved organic carbon loss via surface flow and interflow under simulated rainfall
Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) is an indispensable component of the global carbon cycle. Previous research on runoff process and DOC loss mainly focused on surface flow, with few reports of the hydrol...
DualSightNet: A novel dual architecture for visual quality control of railway infrastructure
To ensure the operational safety of trains, it is essential to monitor the condition of the rails. In order to detect problems ranging from wear and tear to possible sabotage, no comprehensive and con...
Refining estimation techniques for the Two-Sided Power Distribution: A data-sensitive perspective
This study proposes a novel method aimed at achieving more reliable parameter estimates for the Two-Sided Power Distribution (TSPD), particularly under small-sample conditions. The proposed approach e...
I Told You So! Verbal cue beliefs are associated with truth detection, but not lie detection
This study aimed to 1) replicate and extend previous findings on the relationship between accurate beliefs about the diagnosticity of verbal deception cues and actual truth/lie discrimination as repor...
Does road safety cointegrate with socio-economic conditions in rich developing countries?
Despite significant progress in road safety in developed countries, it remains a persistent and critical challenge in the developing world. This study investigates the long- and short-term relationshi...
Research on joint vehicle routing optimization considering multiple distribution centers
In order to address the problem of efficiently distributing to multiple demand points within the city and multiple distribution centers on the urban fringes, this paper considers decision-making issue...
Periplaneta americana extract ameliorates recurrent oral ulcers in rats by enhancing the intestinal epithelial barrier and regulating gut microbiota
Background Recurrent oral ulcers (ROUs) of oral mucosa disease are difficult to cure and relapse easily. Periplaneta americana...
Conplastic FVB/N-mt129S6/SvEvTac mice: A new tool for cancer research
FVB/N mice, which are commonly used for cancer studies, have accelerated onset of endometrial cancer following developmental estrogenic chemical exposure. These mice also have a polymorphism in the mi...
Water treatment and E. coli in drinking water: Household responses to (invisible) water quality risks
Background: In 2024, an estimated 4 billion people lacked access to safely managed drinking water, with the greatest risks for vulnerable groups such as young children. The objecti...
Extended-spectrum β-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales among adult patients and their family members at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background Extended-spectrum β-Lactamase and Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales cause severe infections and...
Integrated optimization of spatiotemporal resources at the intersection for delay minimization using genetic algorithm
Integrated optimization of spatiotemporal resources at the intersection (IOSTRI) is crucial for traffic signal control, where both the lane allocation and signal control plans are optimized in a unifi...
LeafAI: Interpretable plant disease detection for edge computing
In real-world agriculture, healthy plant leaves are significantly more common than diseased ones. This natural class imbalance presents challenges in automated plant disease detection, as analyzing ea...
Integrative genomic analysis reveals DHX58 as a key player in gastric cancer
Gastric cancer (GC) is a major global health burden with limited treatment options. Identifying the molecular mechanisms underlying GC progression is critical for developing novel therapeutic strategi...
Geometric and singularities insights of swept surfaces via the Bishop frame in Euclidean 3-Space
This study investigates the geometry and singular behavior of swept surfaces generated by the move of Bishop frame along a spatial curve in Euclidean 3-space. The surface is defined as the envelope of...
Integrative multi-omics analyses identify key genes and elucidate bidirectional regulatory mechanisms in thyroid dysfunction
Objective Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are globally prevalent endocrine disorders, with their pathogenesis involving multifactorial mechanisms including genetics, immunity, a...