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DOGMA: de novo assembly of densely labelled optical DNA maps using a matrix profile approach
In optical genome mapping (OGM), large numbers of individual DNA maps—sequence-specific data series along single DNA molecules—are produced. Such individual maps have to be stitched together in a proc...
Correction: Activated human B cells produce phospholipase D4-containing extracellular vesicles
Analysis of PM-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure among motorcycle taxi drivers in six central provinces in Thailand in winter
Motorcycle taxis are popular transportation in areas with heavy traffic in Thailand. In this study, we recruited motorcycle taxi drivers in six central provinces in Thailand between January and March...
Household fuel use and migraine among Chinese adults aged 45 years and older: The modifying effects of sleep
Background Various studies have established a link between household fuel use and diverse health conditions. However, research examining the impact of household fuel use on migrain...
The experience of demoralization syndrome in patients with decompensated cirrhosis: A qualitative research
Demoralization syndrome presents a significant psychological challenge for patients grappling with decompensated cirrhosis, detrimentally impacting their prognosis and quality of life. This study aims...
Assessment of the quality attributes and oxidative stability of fish balls with the addition of fig powder during frozen storage
This study evaluated the oxidative stability and physicochemical attributes of fish balls made from Pangasius pangasius (Pangus) by the addition of natural anti...
Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease and its associated risk factors among the adult population of Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Epidemiological data on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reveal variations in prevalence rates and risk factors, which are still to be elucidated in the South African setting. Population-specifi...
Global trends in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias: A comprehensive analysis of incidence, socio-demographic variations, and future projections
Background Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (ADRD) are significant global health concerns, with rising incidence rates and substantial social and economic implications due t...
The evolution of birth-order-specific son preference and compulsory primary education: Evidence from Vietnam
This paper examines birth-order-specific son preference and the effect of compulsory primary education on the male-skewed preference. Using four waves of Vietnamese decennial censuses from 1989 to 201...
Second-line treatment strategies of ulcerative colitis after conventional therapy failure: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Purpose This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapies for ulcerative colitis (UC), promoting more precise management of refractory ulcerative colitis....
Cognitive load and visual attention assessment using physiological eye tracking measures in multimedia learning
Effective multimedia content design can boost performance, capture visual attention, and optimize cognitive load. The current study employs eye-tracking technology to establish metrics to measure cogn...
Hematocrit in the first 2 hours of life and short-term outcomes in very preterm infants: A secondary analysis from a prospective cohort study
Background Preterm birth, particularly very preterm birth (before 32 weeks of gestation), is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The early neonatal period is criti...
Using pre-training and interaction modeling for ancestry-specific disease prediction using multiomics data from the UK Biobank
Recent genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have uncovered the genetic basis of complex traits, but show an under-representation of non-European descent individuals, underscoring a critical gap in g...
The quantile time–frequency connectedness of economic policy uncertainty between China and the G7 countries
Most of the existing studies on the connectedness among economic policy uncertainties (EPUs) usually neglect the quantile and frequency domain perspectives. To address this limitation, this paper prop...
Training path of big data management and application talents based on BERTopic-TOPSIS model
This study examines the discrepancy between big data talent training and industry demand. The study analyzed 85 training programs and over 10,000 job postings from two job boards in China (51job and Z...