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SynEL: A synthetic benchmark for entity linking
Large language models (LLMs) offer significant potential for constructing commonsense knowledge graphs from text, demonstrating adaptability across diverse domains. However, their effectiveness varies...
From source identification to preferential interventions: Determinants of a workplace mental health promotion program to control workplace stress among health care workers based on a qualitative study
Occupational stress among healthcare workers (HCWs) is increasing due to the development of healthcare services and increased occupational sensitivity. The aim of this study was to identify the determ...
PACT: A practice-driven predictive algorithm for customized transradial prosthetic socket design
Well-fitting sockets are crucial for successful upper-limb prosthesis use, yet current digital socket design workflows are not standardized and demand considerable clinician effort. In this study, we...
Measuring and evolution analyzing of the reliability in urban public transport composite network
With the expansion of urban public transport systems and the increasing integration of multiple modes, ensuring the reliability of composite public transport network has become a critical challenge. T...
Eddy current measurements of dielectric coating thickness on a weakly magnetic substrate within the medium frequency range
A method is proposed for suppressing uncontrollable noise factors in the form of local variations in the electrophysical properties of the weakly magnetic substrate material of tested objects during e...
Sepsis under pressure, intraoperative surgical site infection prevention practices among nurses in emergency surgical settings: A qualitative study
Background Surgical site infections are among the most common and preventable healthcare-associated infections globally. Nurses play a pivotal role in implementing preventive measu...
The investigation and prevalence of pulmonary embolism among emergency department patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD): A multi-centered linked administrative database study
Background Although patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) may be investigated for pulmonary embolism (PE) in the emergency department (...
Association of leukocyte count with death in people with HIV: A longitudinal study over 24 years
Objectives Increased blood leukocytes are associated with all-cause mortality and death from coronary disease and cancer in the general population. Limited information is available...
Phytochemical profiling and anticancer activity of the n-butanol fraction from Ardisia villosa extract: Inhibition of gastric cancer cell proliferation via cell cycle arrest and senescence induction
Medicinal plants serve as valuable sources for anticancer drug discovery. This study investigated the anticancer potential of the n -butanol fraction from Ardis...
Factors influencing customer satisfaction and loyalty towards urban railway services in Hanoi: Mediating role of perceived value
Understanding the satisfaction and loyalty of customers using urban railway services is important because customer loyalty is considered a key determinant of the operational and economic efficiency of...
Targeting epigenetic regulators: In-silico discovery of natural inhibitors against histone demethylase KDM4C
Cancer is a multifaceted disease driven by genetic mutations and epigenetic dysregulation. Among epigenetic modifiers, histone demethylases like KDM4C (lysine demethylase 4C) play a pivotal role in tu...
Longitudinal analysis of the risk factors for onset and change in tinnitus in the Busselton Healthy Ageing Study
Introduction Effective prevention and intervention strategies for tinnitus rely on identifying risk factors and understanding its progression over time. However, longitudinal data...
Stigma and labelling of immigrant personal support workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario: Implications for policy
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the livelihoods of people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds in Canada. In this study, we focus on immigrant essential workers, who played pivotal r...
Investigating the spatial effects of zonal factors on road traffic speed variability during peak hour
While traffic speed is a popular metric for evaluating road network efficiency and safety, its application is often limited. Studies typically focus on short stretches of road, specific design feature...
CAFusion: A progressive ConvMixer network for context-aware infrared and visible image fusion
Image fusion is a challenging task that aims to generate a composite image by combining information from diverse sources. While deep learning (DL) algorithms have achieved promising results, most rely...
The effectiveness of smart healthcare for patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the impact of smart healthcare interventions on disease activity, self-efficacy, self-management, functional levels, and quality of life in...
Prevalence of feline leukemia virus infection and associated diseases in a Portuguese domestic cat population: A 4.5-year cross-sectional study
In a 2019 Pan-European Study, Portugal exhibited the highest prevalence of Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) infection (8.8%). Following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it is crucial to e...
Genomic and chemical insights into a human lectin-binding extracellular polysaccharides from Parageobacillus toebii strain H-70
Extracellular polysaccharides (EPSs) from thermophilic bacteria are promising biopolymers due to their stability and structural variability. This study aimed to characterize the genomic and chemical f...
Study on characterization of sandstone pore structure and seepage mechanism based on NMR and CT technology
Coal-seam roof water disasters severely constrain safe and high-efficiency coal production. Integrating NMR, X-CT, Avizo, Netfabb, and Comsol, we systematically characterized pore architecture and flo...
Optimising gravimetric method interpretation using population-specific blood densities among Indonesian pregnant women: A cross-sectional study
Background The diagnosis of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) depends heavily on accurate and timely blood loss assessment, yet no gold standard assessment method is available. Gravimet...
Inter-brain ERPs alignment during a joint Simon task: An EEG hyperscanning study
The joint Simon task (JST) is widely employed to study the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying joint actions. Behavioral and electrophysiological research using this task suggests that individuals in...
Combined nandrolone and resistance training induced cardiac remodelling and oxidative stress despite enhanced cardiomyocyte contractility
Background Nandrolone decanoate (ND) is widely used by individuals engaged in resistance training (RT), yet their combined effects on cardiac function remain unclear....
Retraction: Metformin attenuates osteoclast-mediated abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and alleviates osteoarthritis via AMPK/NF-κB/ERK signaling pathway
“I think the humanity just gets lost over and over again”: A phenomenological study of the experiences of higher-weight medical students
A growing body of research has found weight stigma to independently drive both morbidity and mortality, regardless of actual weight. This has, however, yet to translate into medical education and prac...
MicroRNAs profiling in malaria and arbovirus coinfection: A systematic review protocol
Background Coinfections between malaria and arboviruses such as Dengue virus (DENV), chikungunya Virus (CHIKV), and Zika virus (ZIKV) represent a significant clinical and public he...