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Association analysis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae 23S rRNA gene mutation with refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children
Objective This study investigates the current status of macrolide resistance in Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) and an...
Methylation-specific, universal, and highly sensitive identification of ctDNA in prostate cancer by multiplex droplet digital PCR
Objective Liquid biopsy for detection of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) offers a promising, non-invasive strategy for real-time monitoring of cancer. We aimed to develop a universal...
Cooperative management practices how to influence the productive performance outcomes: Based on the analysis of China’s guangxi 94 farmers professional cooperatives
Objectives Research on the key factors that influence the productive outcomes of farmer professional cooperatives (FPCs) is essential to develop targeted management approaches that...
Correction: Learning interventions and training methods in health emergencies: A scoping review
A study on the dissemination effectiveness and influencing factors of short videos in scientific journals: An empirical analysis based on the ELM model
Based on data analysis of 4,422 short videos from scientific journals, this study constructs a Dissemination Effectiveness Index comprising Likes, comments, Favorites, and shares. Using an Enhanced Lo...
Reduced masticatory stimuli modulate myokine secretion in the masseter muscle in mice
Mastication is essential for oral function and systemic metabolic regulation. The impact of soft diets, which reduce masticatory load, on myokine signaling remains unclear. Accordingly, we examined wh...
Aberrant skeletal muscle morphogenesis and myofiber differentiation characterize equine myotonic dystrophy
Equine myotonic dystrophy (eMD) is a rare neuromuscular disorder of undetermined origin marked by muscle hypertrophy and stiffness, dystrophic muscle histopathology, and myotonic discharges. In humans...
Effect of perchlorate on biocementation capable bacteria and Martian bricks
With the recent discovery of perchlorate (0.5–1%) in Martian regolith, more experiments related to the impact of perchlorate on microbial life are crucial to understanding the possibility of earth lif...
The impact of tournament incentives on corporate credit repair: Evidence from China
This study investigates the impact of tournament incentives on corporate credit repair and re-repair. Drawing on tournament and agency theory, respectively, we argue that tournament incentives improve...
Genetic predisposition to elevated BMI and adult asthma phenotypes in a Japanese population
Obesity is a well-established risk factor for asthma, with genetic factors influencing both conditions. This study investigates the impact of genetic predisposition to increased body mass index (BMI)...
Correction: Design of a multi-epitope recombinant BCG vaccine targeting Brucella OMP31, LptE and VirB2 in immunoinformatics approaches
Correction: Renal cancer survival in clear cell renal cancer compared to other types of tumor histology: A population-based cohort study
Retraction: Enhancing pipa tuning stability with piezoelectric materials: An adaptive system for real-time performance adjustment
Symmetry, presumptions, and the judges design
An instrumental variables approach called ‘the judges design’ used frequently in social sciences relies on an assumption called ‘average monotonicity’. This assumption pertains to how different judges...
Health information anxiety in social media users during public health emergencies: A qualitative comparative analysis using attribution theory
This article investigates the mechanisms influencing health information anxiety among social media users during sudden public health emergencies, aiming to provide insights for managing social media u...
Surveillance and molecular characterization of banana viruses associated with Musa germplasm in Malawi
Malawi has diverse local banana germplasms that are preferred by its population. However, the epidemics of banana bunchy top disease (BBTD), caused by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) is wiping out...
PFKFB3 exacerbates myocardial injury by accelerating CXCR4hi neutrophil mobilization after acute myocardial infarction
Background CXCR4 hi neutrophil mobilization is a key cause of myocardial damage after acute myocardial infarction...
Population pharmacokinetics model of pyrazinamide to optimize tuberculosis treatment: An interethnic cohort study of diabetes mellitus effect on drug exposure
Diabetes mellitus (DM), a common comorbidity in tuberculosis (TB) patients, can alter the pharmacokinetics (PK) of TB drugs. Additionally, clinical and demographic differences may contribute to intere...
Outside versus inside the home: Tensions between fathers’ work and parenting responsibilities in Tanzania
Globally, mothers are disproportionately responsible for childcare, while fathers are predominantly viewed as breadwinners. Although recent studies reveal that fathers are becoming more engaged in par...
Discovery and computational characterization of ZIKV envelope-targeted peptides from a subtractive phage display library
The Zika virus (ZIKV) poses a significant public health threat, and developing highly specific diagnostic and therapeutic agents that can distinguish it from other flaviviruses remains a critical chal...
Modeling the beating degree of wheat straw biochemical mechanical pulp using multifactorial equations
In traditional pulp beating processes, the “produce-test-adjust” cycle is commonly employed, often resulting in unnecessary consumption of energy and chemicals. To address this issue, this study integ...
Investigation of the drug release modifying property of Pentadesma butyracea gum in diclofenac sodium matrix tablets
Background Natural gums have long served as essential excipients in pharmaceutical formulations, traditionally functioning as binders, disintegrants, suspend...
Differential seedling responses of chickpea varieties to hexavalent chromium (VI) stress under controlled conditions
Hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) contamination infiltration in soil due to industrial activities has become a sever threat to Pakistan’s agricultural productivity. Recent surveys report soil chromium conce...
The mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between self-management and health-promoting behaviors in post-PCI patients
Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) has become one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. Self-management and self-efficacy are critical for enhancing healthy lifestyles in...
Is the human chin a spandrel? Insights from an evolutionary analysis of ape craniomandibular form
Humans are unique among primates in possessing a chin, yet it is currently unclear whether the form of the symphyseal region of the mandible where the chin is located is the product of direct selectio...