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Predictors of depression in asthma patients in an Indian referral hospital
Background Asthma has been shown to have a significant association with the diagnoses of mental health disorders, including depression; however, information from India is scarce....
Visualisation of hypertension: A non-randomised pilot study to explore the feasibility of a Community Pharmacy-based intervention to support medication adherence (Hi-BP)
Using visualisation to conceptualise a chronic condition can encourage accurate illness beliefs and support treatment adherence. Hi-BP is a digital visual intervention to support adherence to antihype...
Correction: The effectiveness of mindfulness alone compared to exercise and mindfulness on fatigue in women with gynaecology cancer (GEMS): Protocol for a randomised feasibility trial
Genetic mapping and candidate gene identification for key physiological traits associated with heat tolerance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using a MAGIC population
A comprehensive evaluation of 248 MAGIC population-derived wheat lines and their eight founder lines revealed significant genetic variation and adaptive diversity for key physiological traits- NDVI_1–...
The association between smartphone addiction and self-esteem among physical education undergraduate students: The chain-mediating roles of professional identity and meaning in life
This study investigated the associations between smartphone addiction and self-esteem among undergraduate Physical Education students, focusing on the mediating roles of professional identity and mean...
Energy-efficient framework based on optimal antenna selection in S-NOMA supported UAV IoT networks
Owing to the high emissions and increased energy consumption of the expanding heterogeneous internet-of-things (IoT) devices across terrestial and non-terrestial networks, achieving the energy sustain...
Uric acid levels mediate the association between four dietary indices and kidney stones in US adults: A cross-sectional study of NHANES 2007–2018
Background Diet and uric acid are closely linked to the formation of kidney stones. However, the specific dietary indices associated with kidney stone risk and the mediating role o...
Translation, adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the German version of the Abortion Attitude Scale – A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study among medical students
Background Unintentionally pregnant individuals in Germany seeking an abortion face challenges due to legal regulations, stigma and difficult access to abortion care. Abortion atti...
One size fits all? Transferring social mindfulness measures to HRI
Applying psychological measures to Human Robot Interaction (HRI) has become increasingly common. Among these, the Social Mindfulness Paradigm (SoMi)has been used to study social mindfulness towards ro...
Overexpression of EMT-related transcription factors SNAI1 and ZEB1 is associated with more aggressive clinicopathological features of pancreatic cancer
Background/Objectives Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the most fatal malignancies due to its aggressive nature and resistance to therapy. The epithelial-mesenchym...
Correction: Therapeutic itineraries and testimonies of COVID-19 patients in Manaus, the epicenter of the pandemic in the Brazilian Amazon
Correction: Robot or human? Manoeuvring switching intention after robot service failure
Screening anticancer activity by Brine shrimp lethality test of extracts of Annona stenophylla (Engl. & Diels), Strophanthus petersianus (Klotzsch) and Synadenium glaucescens (Pax)
Cancer continues to be one of the main public health challenges, driving the search for new compounds with therapeutic potential. Medicinal plants represent a valuable promising source of bioactive me...
Effects of drying processes on the chemical and physical properties of safflower: Towards a multidimensional quality evaluation model
The drying process is a critical step in determining the quality of safflower ( Carthamus tinctorius L.). This study aims to systematically evaluate the effects...
Gene regulatory networks involved in activation of Notch signaling by AGEs in the pathogenesis of diabetic kidney disease
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a progressive disease characterized by early events such as podocyte injury followed by glomerulosclerosis, varying degrees of proteinuria, decreased glomerular filtra...
A visualization-supported, hierarchical, action-learning model for driving behavior in a V2X environment
Understanding human driving decisions is crucial for intelligent transportation research. Most existing studies focus on individual vehicles in limited contexts, which restricts broader applicability...
GLA-3 mediates the heat shock response in Caenorhabditis elegans germ cells: A key role for the tristetraprolin (TTP) family
Tristetraprolin or TTP is an RNA-binding protein that possesses two CCCH-like zinc-finger domains that bind AU-rich elements to promote their degradation. One of its targets is the mRNA of tumor necro...
The influence of local officials’ promotion incentives on Public-Private Partnership project investment from a political-performance-driven perspective: Empirical evidence from China
The investment in PPP projects in China is large but quite uneven. Based on the political economy theory, using data from the public‒private partnership (PPP) industry issued by local municipal author...
Commercial milk formula feeding among children under two years in Nepal: Trends and determinants from four Nepal Demographic and Health Surveys (2006–2022)
Background Exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life and continuation of breastfeeding until the second year are recommended for the healthy growth and development of...
Do behavioural risks cluster among college students in Chandigarh, India? Novel insights from a latent class analysis
Background Youth is a critical phase in life, as behavioural risks in youth can have profound health impacts throughout the life course. Coexistence of behavioural risks is especia...
The relationship between Braden Skin Score (BSS) and the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome in elderly sepsis patients: An analysis based on the MIMIC-IV database
Objective The Braden Skin Score (BSS) is a validated tool for assessing pressure injury risk. This study aimed to investigate whether BSS can also predict the risk of developing Ac...
The efficacy of preoperative evolocumab-rosuvastatin combination therapy in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Background The impact of single-dose preoperative evolocumab combined with rosuvastatin therapy prior to emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute S...
Prognostic value of red blood cell distribution width in traumatic brain injury: A mediation and deep learning analysis
This study aimed to investigate the associations between age, red blood cell distribution width (RDW), and short-term mortality in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), with a particular focus o...
Comparing large language models and search engine responses to common orthodontic questions
Background Large Language Models (LLMs) highlight their potential in supporting patient education and self-management. Their performance in responses to orthodontic questions has y...
Identification of Notch pathway-related biomarkers in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The involvement of Notch pathway-related genes (NPRGs) in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) remains inadequately understood. This study identified novel NPRG-associated biomarkers in IPF through int...