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Mechanistic study of plastic monomers in gestational diabetes mellitus: A network toxicology and molecular docking approach
Plastics are widely used in various fields such as food packaging, textile fibers, building materials, and transportation. Although the relationship between plastic additives and diseases has been rep...
A histogram transformer approach using attention-based 3D residual network for human action recognition
This paper proposes a lightweight video action recognition framework that integrates 3D Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), the Histogram Transformer Block (HTB), and the Split-Attention Residual Bl...
Correction: An exploratory study of psychological and decision-making outcomes among family members of critically ill patients
Accelerated Stochastic Conjugate Gradient for a class of convex optimization
The conjugate gradient method is widely recognized as a foundational technique for large-scale unconstrained optimization. In this work, we introduce an Accelerated Stochastic Conjugate Gradient (ASCG...
A comparative framework for convergence analysis of perturbation series techniques in nonlinear fractional quadratic differential equations
This study tackles the challenge of obtaining highly accurate approximate solutions for nonlinear fractional differential equations, which often lack exact solutions due to their inherent complexity....
Mitigating semantic label divergence in federated learning: Obfuscated encoding and alert filtering for security monitoring
Federated learning (FL) is emerging as a key approach for collaborative machine learning (ML) in distributed information systems where direct data sharing is infeasible due to policy constraints. In s...
Correction: Nuclei Segmentation and Classification from Histopathology Images using Federated Learning for End-Edge Platform
A methodology for calculating the rarity of diverse proteins based on functional specificity and thermodynamic stability
A key question in protein studies is the proportion of amino acid sequences that correspond to functional proteins, often called protein rarity. This issue underlies the relationship between mutations...
Sestrin3 confers resistance to recombinant human arginase in small cell lung cancer by activating Akt/mTOR/ASS1 axis
Drug resistance is a major obstacle in the clinical management of small cell lung cancer (SCLC), we have proved the promising anticancer effect of recombinant human arginase (rhArg, BCT-100) in SCLC...
A multimodal framework for attenuation of piston and planar waves in impedance-lined ducts
This study presents a multimodal formulation to investigate the scattering of acoustic waves in duct systems lined with locally reacting liners. The primary objective is to analyze the attenuation of...
Prediction of urban heat island intensity based on multiple linear regression and deep learning
The rapid urbanization process has led to many prominent environmental issues in urban areas, resulting from a drastic change in land use. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is of particular concern b...
Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting (MINI-CABG): Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing minimally invasive versus conventional coronary surgery
Introduction Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) via sternotomy remains the standard of care for multivessel coronary disease. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery for coronary ar...
Integrating bioactivity and molecular simulations to explore the pharmacological landscape of Lagerstroemia speciosa leaf extract
Natural resources are vital for identifying novel treatments for noncommunicable diseases and multidrug-resistant pathogens. Lagerstroemia speciosa (L. speciosa)...
Vapor-liquid equilibrium of water-hydrogen mixtures: A review of experimental data and modeling with a Cubic-Plus-Association Equation-of-State
Interest in subsurface hydrogen storage and geological hydrogen exploration has grown in recent years. These processes generally involve two-phase, multi-component species transport, e.g. for hydrogen...
Exploration of risk factors for the incidence of knee osteoarthritis in rural areas of northern China and the establishment of a prediction model
Objective This study sought to identify knee osteoarthritis (KOA) contributing factors and develop a preliminary forecasting model for its development....
“Finally my turn to write my story”: A convergent mixed methods study exploring the perceptions and experiences of emerging adults who aged out of foster care in Canada
Background Each year, thousands of young Canadians ‘age out’ of foster care on or before their 19 th birthday. Th...
Mapping the mortality-to-incidence ratios of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRDs): Evidence from the South Carolina Alzheimer’s disease registry
Introduction Mortality-to-incidence ratios (MIRs) are useful in assessing disease burdens and illustrating disparities. Unlike cancer, MIRs have not been applied to ADRDs. Therefor...
An algorithm for drug retrieval based on robot-grasping detection constraints and DDPG autonomous learning
When the medicine-picking robot grasps drugs, its flexibility and accuracy in grasping detection mainly depend on the precision of visual guidance for the robot. The result of grasping detection direc...
Global, regional, and national burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension from 1990 to 2021 and projection to 2050: A systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021
Background Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive and incurable syndrome characterized by pulmonary vascular remodeling. Although targeted therapies have advanced,...
A 38-plex PCR MALDI-TOF MS-based assay to detect SNPs common in elite athletes
There is great demand for a novel technique to facilitate the rapid identification of multiple single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) prevalent in elite athletes. Case-control and genome-wide associat...
Analysis of blood culture practices in multicenter university-affiliated hospitals in Korea: A retrospective study focused on procedural optimization
Background Blood culture is an essential diagnostic tool for detecting bloodstream infections, particularly in patients with suspected sepsis. Routine implementation in healthcare...
Virtual parking path planning in narrow roads based on fuzzy pure pursuit algorithm
To address the issues of low adaptability and significant tracking errors in parking scenarios when using fixed look-ahead distance Pure Pursuit (PP) algorithms, this paper proposes an automatic parki...
Understanding homeowner decision-making through demographics: Barriers to housing retrofit at scale
Housing retrofit is vital for meeting sustainability goals, yet limited homeowner demand remains a significant barrier to widespread adoption. While challenges such as skills shortages and supply chai...
Intersectional stigma and adherence to antiretroviral (ART) among sexual minority men (SMM) living with HIV in Nigeria: A Qualitative Inquiry
Background Sexual minority men (SMM) living with HIV in Nigeria experience suboptimal outcomes on the HIV care continuum. Experiences of intersectional stigma has been linked to lo...
Exploring transnational LGBTQI+ solidarities: A scoping review protocol on the complexities, theories, and models
On August 28, 2022, the Government of Canada unveiled its first Federal Action Plan to promote LGBTQI+ equality, committing to significant international investments and diplomatic initiatives. While t...