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Weathering the storm of COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey of reported changes in first contact physiotherapy services in the UK and Australia
Limited evidence exists on early COVID-19 related changes in First Contact Physiotherapy Services (FCPS) for musculoskeletal (MSK) patients within the UK primary care (PC) and Australian emergency dep...
Network intrusion detection using a hybrid graph-based convolutional network and transformer architecture
Cloud computing continues to expand rapidly due to its ability to provide internet-hosted services, including servers, databases, and storage. However, this growth increases exposure to sophisticated...
Downscaling local distribution of cattle over Guadeloupe archipelago: An adapted method for disaggregating census data
Gridded livestock distribution datasets have been produced for several years and are used in various fields, including epidemiology, livestock impact assessment, and territory management. Those datase...
Magnetic resonance imaging patterns of premenopausal gynaecological conditions among women at Muhimbili National Hospital
Background Gynecological conditions are common among premenopausal women and significantly affect fertility, quality of life, and productivity. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) off...
Lightweight traffic sign detection algorithm with noise suppression and semantic enhancement
Existing traffic sign detection algorithms, when deployed on edge computing devices, often face challenges such as high computational overhead and insufficient detection capabilities for small or defo...
The lived experience of rejection sensitivity in ADHD - A qualitative exploration
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition, commonly associated with differences in attention, and/or hyperactivity and impulsiveness. A lesser known, but highly...
Assessing sexual dimorphism in the common vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus
Sexual dimorphism in bats is understudied, with conflicting evidence across species and geographic regions. For Desmodus rotundus , the common vampire bat, prev...
Tree species-specific strategies of soil aggregation driven by SOC–GRSP coupling under nitrogen addition and precipitation reduction
Soil structural stability underpins ecosystem function, yet how nitrogen (N) enrichment and precipitation reduction jointly regulate glomalin-related soil proteins (GRSP) and aggregate formation in te...
Multi-omics analysis and functional validation of CHEK1 as an independent prognostic biomarker in Pancreatic cancer
Background Pancreatic cancer is a highly aggressive tumor with a poor prognosis due to challenging early diagnosis and limited treatment options. CHEK1, a crucial cell cycle regula...
Retraction: Neuroprotective Role of L-NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester (L-NAME) against Chronic Hypobaric Hypoxia with Crowding Stress (CHC) Induced Depression-Like Behaviour
Fed the same way? Exploring the influence of breastfeeding, weaning, and childhood diet on adult sex ratios through stable isotope analysis of incremental dentine in Medieval Tuscany, Italy (11th–15th c. CE)
In this paper we investigate whether infant and childhood feeding practices influenced the imbalanced adult sex ratio reported in medieval Europe from historical and osteological evidence. First, we e...
Predictors of surgical site infections following cesarean delivery in public hospitals of West Ethiopia: A cohort study
Background Surgical site infection rates after cesarean delivery among women who delivered are increasing at an alarming rate. This results in maternal mortality, disability, prolo...
Investigating various nonlinear vibration problems using VIBRANT: A tool based on Abaqus and Python
This paper investigates nonlinear vibration problems using VIBRANT (VIbration BehaviouR ANalysis Tool), a tool based on Python and Abaqus for the detailed analysis of complex mechanical systems. VIBRA...
Impact of sensory processing difficulties on academic performance and occupational balance in university students (PREstEO): Protocol for a cross-sectional and longitudinal study
Background Sensory processing difficulties (SPD) could significantly impact the daily functioning of university students, potentially affecting their academic performance and occup...
Thermoelectric properties of M2BS2 (M = Ti, Zr, Hf) monolayers: An Ab initio study
The thermoelectric properties of two-dimensional M 2 BS 2 (M = Ti, Zr, Hf) materials were investigated in this study by...
Monolithic scalable compliant mechanisms
Scaling a physical device’s geometry results in mechanical properties changing in various ways (e.g. the cubed-squared law states that for a scaling factor C ,...
Retraction: Breast Tumor Cells with PI3K Mutation or HER2 Amplification Are Selectively Addicted to Akt Signaling
Changing the narrative: Resilience of women in STEM in sub-Saharan Africa and institutional innovations to advance equity
Gender disparities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) remain pronounced in many African countries, particularly at the postgraduate level. This study explores the experiences...
Correction: Bacterial assemblages on eggs reflect nesting strategies in wetland-associated birds
Too old to telework? Age but not gender shapes hiring biases across telework and office settings
As teleworking becomes increasingly common in the post-pandemic workplace, recruiters may rely more on readily visible applicant characteristics (e.g., age and gender) when evaluating candidates, pote...
Evaluation of psychological changes using facial emotion analysis in postoperative rehabilitation treatment for patients with upper gastrointestinal cancer: A prospective study
Rehabilitation after radical gastrectomy or esophagectomy for upper gastrointestinal cancer can improve physical function and quality of life; however, objective day-to-day measures of psychological c...
Correction: Dietary patterns of adults in Italy: Results from the third Italian National Food Consumption Survey, INRAN-SCAI
Validation and limitations of the distress thermometer in identifying depression among metastatic breast cancer patients in Nigeria: Methodological challenges in depression-specific screening validation
Background Psychological distress is highly prevalent among patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), yet validated screening tools remain scarce in low- and middle-income coun...
Secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) promotes cholangiocarcinoma progression via inflammation-associated and vasculogenic mechanisms
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a lethal cancer associated with chronic inflammation caused by Opisthorchis viverrini infection, with high prevalence in Thailand. S...
Elucidate senescence-related gene signature and immune infiltration landscape in abdominal aortic aneurysm
Background Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) refers to a lasting enlargement of the abdominal aorta. Senescence, a major risk factor of AAA, demonstrate positive connection with both...