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Correction: All You Can Eat: High Performance Capacity and Plasticity in the Common Big-Eared Bat, Micronycteris microtis (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae)
Parameter sensitivity analysis and structural optimization of PLC construction method pile cofferdam based on RSM
To explore the influence patterns of various structural parameters of the PLC construction method pile cofferdam on its mechanical properties, and to optimize the structural design for enhancing engin...
Noise reduction characteristics of broadband seismometer enclosures
Broadband seismometers, distinguished by their large dynamic range and wide bandwidth, have seen increasingly widespread application in earthquake early warning systems and seismological research in r...
Correction: Impact of patients’ age and comorbidities on prostate cancer overdiagnosis in clinical practice
Reconstructing the spatial and temporal dynamics of Ecuador’s artisanal small-scale fisheries from fishers’ perspective
Despite their crucial role in livelihoods and commercial activities in coastal communities, numerous artisanal fisheries are often underreported and underestimated because of the absence of proper mon...
Correction: Comparison of frailty instruments for predicting mortality and prolon ged hospitalization in acute coronary syndrome patients
Surgical versus conservative treatment of odontoid fractures in the elderly: A randomized controlled clinical study (SCORE)
Background Odontoid fractures of the second cervical vertebra commonly affect elderly patients due to osteoporosis and low-energy trauma. Treatment is controversial, with prolonged...
Deer impact seedbanks and plant communities over 18 years of post-agricultural succession
White-tailed deer ( Odocoileus virginianus ) are known to alter the composition of plant communities and the course of secondary succession. We present 18 years...
From fragmentation to resilience: Connectivity and habitat diversity as drivers of fish persistence in California watersheds
This study evaluates how well key elements of freshwater resilience (e.g., hydrographic, physical habitat, and condition variables) explain the persistence of native fish species over time. Using the...
Followership among jordanian nurses: A cross-sectional online study
Background In recent years, the concept of followership has gained significant attention, challenging the traditional leadership-centric view of organizational management positions...
Trends in self-reported dilated eye examinations among diabetic adults in California from 2011 to 2021
Although prior studies have documented disparities in eye care utilization by age, race/ethnicity, sex, and socioeconomic status, limited research has tracked long-term trends within the diabetic popu...
Reliability, validity, and correlates of an AI voice emotion recognition app among nurses
Background Digital tools are increasingly widespread in healthcare, particularly in the fields of emotion recognition and mental health assessment....
Therapeutic mechanisms of genistein in ischemic stroke: A systematic review of in vivo and in vitro studies
Genistein is an isoflavone phytoestrogen that is considered a nutraceutical compound found in soybean. The mimicking of estrogen effects includes the ability to bind to the intracellular and cell memb...
Experience and coping strategies of parents of children with autism: A qualitative study
Background The neurodevelopmental disorder known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects people of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Although the study of autism...
Assessing the relationship between menstrual products and reproductive and urogenital tract infections (RUTIs): A systematic review evaluating the evidence and recommendations for future research
Background Concerns regarding the effects of non-tampon menstrual products on reproductive and urogenital health, particularly the risk of infections, is an area of ongoing investi...
Socazolimab combined with carboplatin and etoposide as first-line treatment for extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer: A cost-effectiveness analysis in China
Background The NCT04878016 trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of socazolimab in combination with carboplatin/etoposide as a first-line treatment for extensive-stage small cell...
Oculomotor dynamics in emmetropes, myopes, and hyperopes: A behavioral perspective
Purpose The oculomotor system, which controls eye movements, is closely linked to visual processing. While refractive errors are common, their influence on oculomotor behavior rema...
An inquiry into labor conditions across key rural sectors in Africa
While agriculture remains a key source of livelihoods in rural Africa, employment in other economic sectors is gaining in importance. However, details of the labor conditions are under-researched. Her...
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a group-adapted Somatic Experiencing® intervention for Indonesian women survivors of sexual assault with PTSD symptoms
Background Sexual assault affects 35.6% of women globally. In Indonesia, 1 in 3 women aged 15–64 have experienced physical and/or sexual assault. This often leads to post-traumatic...
BioMag 1: A magnetic approach for efficient enzyme and microorganism reuse in biochemical processes for energy and food industries
The production of biofuels and many food products involves biochemical processes such as hydrolysis and fermentation, which are expensive processes because of the need for new enzymes and microorganis...
Autologous peroneus longus tendon graft for superior fulcrum reconstruction: Maintained prospective 1-year outcomes at short-term final follow-up
Background Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs) present challenges in terms of traditional treatments and can result in pain and functional impairment. Due to the limita...
Correction: Disparities in multi-modal spatial access to primary and specialty care in U.S. neighborhoods: A cross-sectional and temporal analysis of health services
Numerical simulation and experimental research on optimization of pneumatic convey system in pneumatic seeder
The use of pneumatic seeders for coated grass seed effectively addresses the challenge of seed establishment in arid and semi-arid regions, significantly contributing to the mitigation of soil deserti...
Experiences of participants in ETEC controlled human infection model studies
Background Controlled human infection model (CHIM) studies raise ethical issues due to intentional exposure of healthy volunteers to a pathogen. In this stud...
Effects of combination therapy of a CDK4/6 and MEK inhibitor in diffuse midline glioma preclinical models
Background Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is an incurable brain cancer without a single FDA-approved drug that prolongs survival. CDK4/6 inhibitors have been evaluated in children wi...