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Frechet-power function distribution:Theory, properties and applications
We propose the Fréchet–Power Function (FPF) distribution, a novel two-parameter model that combines the bounded support of the Power Function distribution with the heavy-tailed flexibility of a Fréche...
Integrated effects of anaerobic soil disinfestation and beneficial microbes in strawberry production
Fruit rot diseases, including anthracnose fruit rot and Botrytis fruit rot caused by Colletotrichum acutatum and Botrytis cinerea...
Dynamic behavior and constitutive model of marble subjected to wet-dry cycling
The cyclic deterioration induced by periodic water-level fluctuations, combining dry-wet cycles and chemical corrosion, poses significant threats to the stability and durability of rock masses in rese...
Correction: Activation and proliferation profiles of M.tuberculosis specific dual functional CD4+T cells from smear negative pulmonary TB patients
Trends and Determinants of Skilled Birth Attendants' use among Women of Reproductive Age in Tanzania: Evidence from the 2004/05–2022 Demographic Health Surveys
Background Skilled birth attendants (SBAs) are vital for reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality, yet their use remains below national and global targets, particularl...
Outdoor ground surface influences spatiotemporal parameters of walking for individuals undergoing rehabilitation: An observational study
Clinical measures of walking capacity may differ from walking performed in outdoor environmental settings. This study assessed spatiotemporal aspects of gait in individuals undergoing rehabilitation w...
Assessment of soil quality in arid zones using principal component analysis and GIS-based modeling
Background Assessing the quality of the soil is a crucial first step in agricultural management. A major obstacle to raising agricultural output, economic growth, and environmental...
An optical method for deriving the anterior and posterior curvatures of intraocular lenses using dual back-vertex power measurements
We present a theoretical framework to estimate the anterior and posterior radii of curvature of a thick intraocular lens (IOL) by measuring its back-vertex power in two orientations. Armed with the le...
Retraction: Magnetic Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol and Doxorubicine Loaded Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Anticancer Drug Delivery Applications
Usefulness of using pure β-TCP bone substitute (Neobone) in post-orthopedic implant removal procedures
Purpose The orthopedic implant removal procedure is one of the most commonly performed orthopedic surgeries. This study aimed to compare and report the clini...
How coping styles moderate the relationship between diabetes distress and self-care in adults with diabetes in Appalachian Ohio: A cross-sectional survey study
Background Diabetes distress is highly prevalent among adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and is associated with fewer self-care behaviors, higher A1C values, increased compli...
Rhodococcus aromaticivorans sp. nov., an o-xylene degrading bacterium, and evidence supporting reclassification of Rhodococcus jostii RHA1
A Gram-positive, aerobic, non-motile bacterium with a rod-coccus shape, designated DK17 T , was isolated from a crude oil-contaminated soil and identified as a...
Stock price dynamics prediction based on multi-scale fractals and deep learning
The complexity of stock price fluctuations stems from its multi-scale characteristics, nonlinear dynamic characteristics, and fractal structure. To better capture the fractal characteristics of stock...
Pleiotropic function of Dlx5/6 in the development of mammalian vocal and auditory organs
Acoustic communication, a cornerstone of social interactions in mammals, relies on both vocal (effector) and auditory (receptor) organs, which display remarkable morphological diversity across species...
Targeted fetal NGS panel reveals genetic conditions in sonographically normal fetuses: Insights from a large cohort study
Prenatal genetic testing plays a crucial role in prenatal diagnosis and is traditionally performed when abnormalities are detected on fetal ultrasound. With the widespread availability of next-generat...
Safety profile of TNF- alpha Inhibitors in pediatric patients: A post-marketing surveillance study based on the FAERS database
This study systematically evaluated the safety profile of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors in pediatric patients using data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event...
Pharmacokinetic profiles of Moutan Cortex after single and repeated administration in a dinitrobenzene sulfonic acid-induced colitis model
Moutan Cortex (MC), the dried root bark of Paeonia suffruticosa , is used in traditional Chinese and Korean medicine to treat enteritis for its anti-inflammator...
Mixed-methods evaluation and behavior change interventions to improve hand hygiene resources and practices among healthcare workers in polyclinics and health centers in Belize, 2023
Background Hand hygiene (HH) is an effective public health measure to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings. A previous study in Belize showed gaps in HH practice...
JSTMapp: A web-based joint spatiotemporal modelling and mapping application for epidemiologists
Disease mapping models help create disease risk maps, which public health policymakers can use to design disease control and monitoring programmes. These models are now routinely implemented using spa...
AquaCropPlotter: A Shiny app for visualizing and analyzing AquaCrop simulation results
AquaCrop, a crop growth model developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), can be used as a planning tool to assist management decisions in both irrigated and rainfe...
Evolutionary game analysis of supply chain financing for film and television enterprises considering co-production
Currently, many film and television enterprises struggle with insufficient funds during the visualization process. To address this issue, companies can opt to enter into co-production agreements with...
A novel agricultural commodity price prediction model integrating deep learning and enhanced swarm intelligence algorithm
The volatility of agricultural commodity prices significantly affects market stability and financial market dynamics, especially during periods of economic uncertainty and global shocks. Accurate pric...
Ensuring thermal comfort in the cabin of an electric vehicle at extremely low atmospheric temperatures (down to -45°C)
Ensuring thermal comfort for the driver and passengers in vehicles, including electric vehicles, when traveling on intercity roads, in sparsely populated northern regions with low traffic, in winter,...
Identification of oxidative stress-responsive genes in recurrent miscarriage and their role in disease pathogenesis
Recurrent miscarriage (RM) is a distressing reproductive condition affecting approximately 1–3% of couples. The underlying causes related to oxidative stress remain largely unclear and necessitate add...
The relationship between structural and functional differences of the lumbar multifidus and structural brain morphology in females with non-specific low back pain: An observational study
No earlier study investigates the relationship between the structure and function of lumbar multifidus (LM) and gray matter thickness (GMT) and grey matter volume (GMV) in the regional cortical areas...