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Common tissue-specific expressions and regulatory factors of c-KIT isoforms with and without GNNK and GNSK sequences across five mammals
c-KIT is a transmembrane receptor tyrosine kinase involved in various signaling pathways. Alternative pre-mRNA splicing of KIT results in isoforms that differ i...
Correction: Mating-induced neurogenesis and cell proliferation in male rats depend on opioid signaling
Improving micromorphological analysis with CNN-based segmentation of flint/obsidian, bone and charcoal
The quantification and identification of components in archaeological micromorphology remain subjective and challenging, particularly for early-career researchers. To address this, we developed a deep...
Impact of health literacy and medication adherence on achieving blood pressure goals among hypertensive patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
Background This study assessed hypertensive health literacy and its association with achieving blood pressure goals at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital,...
Improved one-dimensional residual network high-voltage DC diagnosis for high-precision fault identification
High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems require fast and reliable fault diagnosis to ensure secure and stable operation. However, existing methods, including conventional Convolutional...
Correction: Genetic diversity and population structure analyses of tropical maize inbred lines using Single Nucleotide Polymorphism markers
Urban density and depression during COVID-19 in Seoul: Moderating effects of social participation
The COVID-19 pandemic, a global public health crisis, has had a profound and long-lasting impact on mental health worldwide. While existing studies on the pandemic have examined the relationship betwe...
Enabling transparent research evaluation: A method for historical RCR retrieval using public NIH metadata
The demand for improvement of research output evaluation by the international science community has been recently formulated as the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) by the American Society fo...
Trends in skin cancer incidence in Songkhla, Southern Thailand, 1989–2020: A population-based study on the impact of geographic variation
Background The incidence trends of skin cancer are increasing across the world. However, data from Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, are limited. Songkhla, a province...
Temporal evolution of digital health communication in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A longitudinal NLP analysis of reddit discussions (2018–2024)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by joint pain, fatigue, and reduced quality of life. Although pharmacological interventions, such as non-steroidal anti-inflam...
Prediction of myeloid malignant cells in Fanconi anemia using machine learning
Fanconi anemia (FA) is an inherited bone marrow failure syndrome with cancer predisposition. Most FA patients develop aplastic anemia during childhood and have an extremely high cumulative risk to dev...
Correction: Opening up? Exploring motives and needs of students and staff of a Dutch university on disclosing mental health issues to inform decision aid development
Study on gas-water two-phase seepage law and flow characteristics of the matrix-fracture system in shale gas reservoirs
As a clean energy source, shale gas plays a vital role in supporting China’s strategic objectives of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality through its efficient development. Due to the low porosity, lo...
Genomic analysis of Acinetobacter baumannii DUEMBL6 reveals diesel bioremediation potential and biosafety concerns
This study investigates the bioremediation potential of bacterial isolates from diesel-contaminated soils in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A total of 34 morphologically distinct bacterial strains were isolated f...
Deep learning-based no-reference image quality assessment framework for Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia spp
Image Quality Assessment (IQA) plays a critical role in image-based decision-making systems, especially in domains requiring high diagnostic precision. Effective feature information is a prerequisite...
Retraction: Effects of Iron Overload on the Bone Marrow Microenvironment in Mice
Federated TriNet-AQ: Explainable english proficiency classification in augmented and virtual reality learning
AR/VR and other immersive technologies are creating dynamic, learner-centred, and engaging language-learning environments. In these ever-changing situations, judging someone’s language abilities is di...
Supervisor bottom line mentality and its impact on employee outcomes: The mediating role of employee appraisals
The concept of Bottom-line mentality (BLM) has been increasingly emphasized in contemporary workplaces, often at the expense of other critical organizational priorities. However, its implications for...
Robot steering-angle prediction lightweight network based non-local attention and lane guidance
Predicting the steering angle of robots is a core challenge in autonomous navigation. This paper proposes a novel end-to-end prediction network that integrates non-local attention and lane line guidan...
How do ferry operators communicate their engagement with sustainability issues? Comparison of the Baltic and the Adriatic ferry operators
A successful transition toward sustainable shipping requires continuous measurement of progress and transparent communication of results. The aim of this paper is to evaluate and compare the attitude...
Forest fire prediction using image processing
Forest fires pose a significant threat to public safety and the environment, and harmful pollutants spread rapidly in areas covered by vegetation. Early detection is very important for preventing fore...
Drawing cancer chronicles: A qualitative study to evaluate narrative meaning-making over time and in response to a meaning-centred care intervention
The diagnosis of incurable cancer can disrupt life stories, undermining meaning-making and challenging self-identity. People may therefore need to search for and create new stories about their lives t...
The coupling coordination relationship and obstacle factors of public cultural services and economic development: A case study of 31 regions in China
The interrelationship between public cultural services (PCSs) and economic development (ED) has emerged as an important theme in academic inquiry, playing a pivotal role in advancing global sustainabi...
Multi-resolution tone mapping for high dynamic range medical ultrasound images
Ultrasound diagnostics is a key tool in obstetrics for detecting fetal anomalies and monitoring pregnancy, but image quality often declines in obese patients due to reduced contrast resolution. This p...
Efficient AI-driven allegation screening: A case study of Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission
Efficient screening of corruption allegations is crucial for promoting accountability and transparency in public administration. However, many institutions still rely on manual processes that are pron...