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Processing of social exclusion in a strict hierarchy
Exclusion is defined as a significant reduction of involvement or interaction with others. This threatens our social need for belonging and triggers a negative affective response. The response is asso...
Comparative study of thoracolumbar fascia changes in weightlifters with and without low back pain
Background Thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) is thought to be linked to low back pain (LBP). This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the difference in TLF thickness and stiffness...
Environmental education positively impacts the perceptions of learners towards bats in schools in a low socio-economic area in South Africa
Bats are amongst the most important ecosystem service providers in the world. This is in part due to their diversity as they are the second largest group of mammals with a widespread global distributi...
The mechanism of the ornamental plant variety rights value formation and enhancement strategy based on SEM-SD
With the acceleration of global urbanization, ornamental plants are playing an increasingly critical role in urban greening and climate regulation. Beyond improving urban landscapes, they mitigate the...
Prognostic factors for recurrence and malignant transformation after treatment of oral epithelial dysplasia: A mixed cohort study
Purpose Oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) is a premalignant condition with a variable risk of malignant transformation (MT). This study investigates the recurrence and MT rates in an...
Retraction: In Vitro Study of Novel Collagenase (XIAFLEX®) on Dupuytren’s Disease Fibroblasts Displays Unique Drug Related Properties
FLUid management and InDividualized resuscitation in Sepsis (FLUIDS)—A Study protocol for a single-centre, open-label, randomized clinical trial
Introduction Early septic shock results from complex hemodynamic disturbances, including vasodilation, capillary leakage, and hypovolemia, requiring timely resuscitation to prevent...
The effect of recall period on reported out-of-pocket health expenditure in Ghana
Background Out-of-pocket health payments (OOPs) are a key indicator of health financing systems’ performance. Measuring OOPs through household surveys is challenging and yet it is...
Top ten priorities identified by healthcare professionals to support the clinical care of individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A Canadian Delphi study
Background Limited research exists on key issues that healthcare professionals perceive as important for optimizing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) care. This study...
Preoperative and perioperative factors that predict endothelial cell loss 1 year after uncomplicated Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty
Purpose To identify pre/perioperative variables that shape endothelial cell loss (ECL) after uncomplicated Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK)....
Identifying and assessing nonlinear drivers of capelin and Atlantic cod population dynamics using empirical dynamic modelling (EDM) scenario exploration
As anthropogenic stressors such as climate change and fisheries continue to disrupt marine ecosystems, it is becoming more important to understand and predict resulting nonlinear effects on species po...
The cost-effectiveness of penicillin allergy testing: Evidence and gaps from a systematic review
Introduction Patients with a penicillin allergy label (PAL) use more and broader-spectrum antibiotics, have worse health outcomes and cost more to treat than patients without a PAL...
Generation and characterization of a mouse model of conditional Chd4 knockout in the endometrial epithelium
Chromatin remodeling plays an integral part in endometrial homeostasis through its roles in the maintenance of cell identity, epithelial integrity, and prevention of endometrial disease. Chromodomain-...
Ethical compliance and institutional policy support for artificial intelligence integration in African TVET Education: A structural equation modeling approach
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes educational landscapes, ensuring ethical alignment and institutional responsiveness is essential particularly in skill-intensive sectors such as Technical and...
Understanding the feasibility of home-based rehabilitation in kidney transplant recipients: A mixed-methods interpretation
Background The ECSERT randomised controlled feasibility trial reported that a structured home-based exercise programme was feasible in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). This stu...
Cognitive load in cyclists while navigating in traffic: Effects of static and dynamic route events on neural activity of cyclists measured by fNIRS
Increased cognitive load during cycling can lead to safety issues, particularly during complex situations such as participating in motorised traffic or manoeuvring at intersections. Understanding the...
Retraction: Improvement of non-invasive tests of liver steatosis and fibrosis as indicators for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with elevated cardiovascular risk profile using the PPAR-α/γ agonist aleglitazar
Dose-finding for dobutamine during transitional circulation in the very preterm infant: The study protocol
Background Hemodynamic insufficiency occurs when tissue oxygen delivery fails to meet demand. Preterm infants are vulnerable to early circulatory failure after birth, impacting mor...
Simulation and test of a V-shaped seed-guiding surface and concave pit furrow opener for seed displacement restriction: Verification on seeding uniformity and post-soil-contact seed motion limitation
In plot breeding tests, sowing uniformity directly impacts the accuracy of crop genetic improvement trials. Existing furrow openers often cause spacing fluctuations and lateral seed drift due to struc...
Correction: Integrating genomics and transcriptomics reveals candidate genes affecting loin muscle area in Huaxi cattle
Effect of autologous amniotic membrane and fluid on wound healing and complications of cesarean section: Study protocol of a factorial randomized controlled trial
Background Cesarean section rates have risen globally. While a cesarean section offers benefits, it is associated with complications like infection, fluid collection, and wound deh...
Evidence for loss of contractile phenotype of the mouse aortic vascular smooth muscle (MOVAS) cell line with increasing number of passages in vitro
Aim Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are characterized by a considerable plasticity. Their phenotypic switch (from contractile to synthetic) plays a crucial role in the atheros...
Determinants of farmers’ decision-making behavior for black soil protection in Northeast China—A case of Jilin Province*
Northeast black soil area is one of the world’s four major pieces of black soil area, which has a pivotal position in ensuring national food security. But in recent years it degraded, it is urgent to...
Soil mineralogy and potassium forms distribution and release in some calcareous soils of the Darab Region, Iran
Understanding the distribution and release dynamics of potassium (K) in calcareous soils is essential for efficient nutrient management in arid and semi-arid regions. This study investigates K forms a...