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Comparative study of advanced reasoning versus baseline large-language models for histopathological diagnosis in oral and maxillofacial pathology
Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly explored as diagnostic copilots in digital pathology, but whether the newest reasoning-augmented architectures provide measurable benefits over earlier ve...
Vibration suppression of scaled-down towers in offshore wind power based on pendulum tuned particle damper
This paper presents a method for suppressing vibrations in a scaled wind turbine tower subjected to wind loads. The proposed approach employs a composite damping system—the Pendulum Tuned Particle Dam...
In vivo and in vitro susceptibility and inflammatory response of postnatal mouse cortical neurons and glial cells to zika virus infection
Zika virus (ZIKV) poses a significant threat to neural tissue, causing substantial damage to unborn children exposed to the virus in utero , with consequences t...
Correction: Cost-sensitive multi-kernel ELM based on reduced expectation kernel auto-encoder
Rates and temporal onset of mental health disorders during inpatient rehabilitation after acute physical injury or illness: An observational cohort study
Purpose Patients exposed to acute injury or illness are at increased risk of developing mental health disorders, and at the same time, mental health disorders increase the risk for...
Core components of emotional impulsivity: A mouse-cursor tracking study
Impulsive individuals exhibit abnormal reward processing (heightened preference for immediate rewards, i.e., impulsive choice, IC) and a penchant for maladaptive action (the inability to inhibit inapp...
Correction: Experimental study on soil impermeability based on chemical improvement method
A hybrid machine learning model for pulmonary tuberculosis forecasting of Chongqing with adjacent-region data
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) remains a serious infectious disease and a major global public health problem. Accurate prediction of PTB epidemics is essential to support health authorities in developin...
Deep learning for deep learning performance: How much data is needed for segmentation in biomedical imaging?
Deep learning (DL) models are widely adopted in biomedical imaging, where image segmentation is increasingly recognized as a quantitative tool for extracting clinically meaningful information. However...
The impact of internet use in the digital era on public political trust in China—An empirical study based on CGSS 2021 data
Background The system of the congresses of the Chinese people is the fundamental political system established by the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of C...
Unmet needs and quality of life of adult patients while receiving cancer treatment in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Introduction The increasing burden of cancer in resource-limited settings like Uganda puts pressure on healthcare systems and leaves many patients’ needs unmet. These unmet needs i...
Initial psychometric evaluation of the European Portuguese version of the Lincoln Canine Adaptability Resilience Scale
Objective Dogs face a variety of stressors in their lives, either as companion or as working animals, from novel situations and challenges, to visits to the vet, kenneling, or tran...
Biological studies on exogenous NO stress to improve the quality of Radix Scutellariae herbs
Radix Scutellariae, a crucial botanical drug widely used in Asian countries, is derived from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi and exhibits diverse ph...
High performance work system and innovative work behaviour: A moderated mediation analysis of knowledge sharing and employee creativity in Nigerian higher education institutions
An examination of the literature on human resource management (HRM) and innovation reveals a lack of understanding regarding the mechanism through which HRM and innovation are connected. To address th...
Correction: Omicron surge impact on acute kidney injury in ICU patients: A study using the ISARIC COVID-19 database
A multi-level explanatory-sequential mixed-methods study of perinatal toxicology practices in New York State: Protocol
Objective Maternal morbidity and mortality (MMM) rates from drug overdoses have increased, especially among pregnant and postpartum women aged 35–44. However, there is limited unde...
Modeling and experimental evaluation of biochar-mediated biofiltration for hydrogen sulfide capture from biogas
Efficient hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) removal is critical for enhancing biogas quality and enabling its utilization. This study proposes a novel, advanced modeling method for predicting H₂S removal efficie...
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Catunaregam spinosa (Thunb.) triveng for biologicals applications
Green synthesis, which creates nanoparticles from natural sources such as microorganisms or plant extracts, is a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical methods since it employs less hazardous...
Inside the world of non-suicidal self-injury e-communities: Language, identity and need for belonging
Non-suicidal self-injury e-Communities are increasingly gaining popularity, and people who self-harm are turning to these groups to share their experiences and feelings. They are doing so through a un...
How much is too much? A medication use evaluation of VA ICU sedation practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
OBJECTIVES Early data suggested higher sedative requirements for ventilated COVID+ patients, deviating from established guidelines. We assessed the relationship between sedative us...
Clostridioides difficile infection in Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes in a tertiary hospital setting
Background Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) remains a major healthcare-associated infection with limited contemporary data from...
Stepping forward: A study protocol for developing and validating a Malaysian diabetic foot self-care practice assessment instrument
Introduction Diabetic foot ulcers impose significant financial burdens and diminished quality of life. Effective management relies on patients’ self-care, yet often overlooked by p...
Academic generational differences in Chinese universities: Work preferences, research behaviors and research outputs
Utilizing data from the 2018 Survey of Academic Profession in the Knowledge Society in China, this study examines generational divergences in work preferences and research behaviors. It further analyz...
Apathy in patients with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Background Apathy is a common neuropsychiatric complication of neurological diseases, but it has not been investigated in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMO...
Temperature-dependence of early development of zebrafish and the consequences for laboratory use and animal welfare
Zebrafish ( Danio rerio ) are widely used in biological research, but the impact of incubation temperatures on developmental endpoints is still insufficiently s...