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Anatomy and baseline histology of the hoof capsule, corium, and digital cushion in free-ranging southern giraffe (Giraffa giraffa)
The front feet of six adult free-ranging southern giraffe (Giraffa giraffa ) were opportunistically examined to characterize normal hoof anatomy, focusing on th...
Gender differences in the association between pan-immune-inflammation value and probable depression: A cross-sectional study
This study explored the non-linear relationship between pan-immune inflammation value (PIV) and probable depression using NHANES data (2005–2018, n = 27,049). Restricted cubic spline analysis identifi...
Group singing through the lens of polyvagal theory: A pilot study in patients with Parkinson’s disease
There is a need to counteract the chronic progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This complex challenge requires new theoretical frameworks and practical strategies. In this study, we implemented gr...
Digitalization and resilience enhancement: How digital infrastructure construction affects urban resilience
Enhancing urban resilience is critical for mitigating disaster risks. This study investigates the relationship between digital infrastructure construction (DIC) and urban resilience using panel data f...
Determinants of non-utilization of health facilities for childbirth in Papua New Guinea: Evidence from the demographic and health survey
Background Health facility-based childbirth services are essential for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. Yet, these services remain underutilized in many low- and middle-in...
Prevalence of ocular trauma and barriers to use of personal protective devices among welders in Hetauda, Nepal
Introduction Welding poses significant ocular hazards in Nepal’s industrial settings; however, data on trauma prevalence and protective barriers remain limited. This study assessed...
Correction: “Betaone” barley water extract suppresses ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis in vivo and RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation in vitro
Formative research for a pre-operative psychosocial screening program for cardiac surgical patients: The EMBRACE study, a mixed methods knowledge to action protocol
Background Psychological comorbidities are common in cardiac surgery patients, however much research on their prevalence, correlates and effects remains subject to methodological i...
Transformation of Tn7 insertion elements across strains of Vibrio fischeri
Animals typically form symbiotic relationships with bacteria that contribute to their physiology and behaviors. The ability to genetically modify these bacterial symbionts is important for investigati...
Polygenic associations with clinical and neuropathological trait heterogeneity across TDP-43 proteinopathies
TDP-43 proteinopathies, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal lobar degeneration with TDP-43 (FTLD-TDP), and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy, encompass a s...
Combined effects of heavy metals and microplastics on maize grown in acid and alkaline soils inoculated with plant growth promoting rhizobacteria
Microplastic particles (MPs) are recognized as novel pollutants, and their interactions with heavy metals (HMs) in soil can threaten ecosystem health and agricultural productivity. This study evaluate...
Examination of the influence of stimuli eccentricity on the inhibitory control in a simon task within virtual reality
In certain scenarios, suppressing automated responses and initiating alternative actions is necessary to respond appropriately to stimuli. This process, known as inhibitory control, can be investigate...
Can digital M&As promote green innovation? Evidence from manufacturing companies in China
This paper examines whether and how digital mergers and acquisitions (hereafter, M&As) affect green innovation using a sample of Chinese manufacturing firms that have implemented digital M&As....
Crop classification with UAV multispectral remote sensing, employing an enhanced ResNet50 residual network
The ResNet50 residual network model is characterized by its rapid training speed and high classification accuracy, demonstrating significant advantages in extracting and classifying crop features. How...
Physiological and gene expression analysis of Hevea brasiliensis under drought stress
Natural rubber, derived mainly from the Hevea brasiliensis tree, is a highly valuable biopolymer. This study examined the effects of drought stress on rubber se...
STOPS approach to individualised physiotherapy versus usual physiotherapy care for chronic low back pain in India: A randomised controlled trial protocol
Background Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as India. Many treatment approaches fail to addre...
Exploring DNA methylation profiles in blood samples of canine gastrointestinal lymphoma
Blood-based testing represents a valuable tool for the detection and monitoring of patient conditions in both human and veterinary medicine. When conventional tissue-based diagnosis is challenging, bl...
Sucrose but not arsenic induce hepatic steatosis which correlates with calpain-1 inhibition
Exposure to arsenic or sugary drinks can increase the risk of developing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), although the mechanisms involved and its possible interaction...
Economic valuation of farmland using natural-attribute–based indicators: A case study of Hefei, China
The economic valuation of farmland traditionally focuses on market-based approaches, potentially undervaluing the fundamental role of natural attributes. This study aims to assess the economic value o...
Performance and emission optimization of a CRDI engine in RCCI mode using hydrogen enriched biodiesel through grey relational analysis approach
This study investigates the performance and emission optimization of a Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI) diesel engine operated in Reactivity Controlled Compression Ignition (RCCI) mode using altern...
Exploring the dimensionality of the 5C positive youth development very short form using Rasch measurement theory in Swedish upper secondary school contexts
The 5C Positive Youth Development Very Short Form (PYD-VSF) was designed as a user-friendly tool to assess positive youth development. This study examined the dimensionality using Rasch measurement th...
Developing indicators of risk to environmental variability based on species dependency in U.S. fishing communities in the Northeast and Southeast Regions
Fishing communities worldwide have or are likely to experience social, economic, and cultural impacts from environmental variability. Changes in marine fisheries will require adaptation by fishing com...
Individuals with latent tuberculosis in a high TB endemic country show mild COVID-19
Introduction Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) may result in active tuberculosis (TB), bacterial cl...
Time-series analysis for forecasting monthly workload at two elephant hospitals in Thailand
The increasing demand for elephant healthcare in Thailand underscores the need for efficient resource management in veterinary hospitals. Treating sick elephants requires substantial medical inputs, a...
Layer-specific proteomic analysis of human hearts in patients with sudden cardiac death
Background Recent studies have shown that decreased longitudinal strain in speckle-tracking echography can predict sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with cardiac hypertrophy (...