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Taxonomic characterization and cytotoxic potential of Vietnamese Ganoderma ellipsoideum against human breast cancer MCF-7 cells
This study reports for the first time the occurrence of Ganoderma ellipsoideum...
Sex differences in the severity of presbyopia with dry eye: A cross-sectional retrospective study
Purpose Visual symptoms in older people may derive from presbyopia and dry eye (DE) with sex-specific pathology. Previous studies have suggested women may have a greater risk for p...
Usability evaluation of the “Teen ‘n Fit” mobile health application: A formative study among Indonesian adolescent girls
Background Mobile Health (mHealth) Applications offer a promising approach to promote the adoption of healthy nutrition and behavior among adolescent girls....
Simulation test on water and salt transport characteristics of saline soil in Uzbekistan under large temperature difference
To investigate the characteristics of water and salt migration (WSM) in saline soils subjected to climate conditions characterized by large temperature differences. In this paper, salted soil highway...
Anatomic and hemodynamic characterization of vertebral artery duplication via color doppler ultrasonography
Background and objectives Vertebral artery (VA) duplication is an infrequent vascular variation with a dearth of information on hemodynamic parameters. In this study, color Doppler...
Individual differences in feelings of certainty surrounding mixed emotions
Ambivalence and uncertainty, though related, are distinct constructs. While research has explored the link between certainty judgements and ambivalence in the context of attitudes and beliefs, little...
Understanding EFL learners’ excessive use of translation software: An extension of the flow theory
Grounded in flow theory and the person-artefact-task (PAT) model, this study examines the impact of flow on EFL learners’ excessive use of translation software and identifies the antecedents of flow....
Circulation of Herpesvirus and Alphatorquevirus DNA in each trimester in asymptomatic women pregnant with twins
Background Data on the dynamics of Herpesviruses and Torque teno virus (TTV) in plasma from twin pregnancies are limited, despite their potential to provide insights into maternal...
Remote maternal-fetal telemedicine monitoring for high-risk pregnancy care: A feasibility study
High-risk pregnancies undergo regular antenatal monitoring, including cardiotocography (CTG) and ultrasound. Recently there has been an emergence of sophisticated remote telehealth interventions, pote...
New advances in jellyfish anatomy: the benefits of endocasts and X-ray microtomography in the investigation of the gastrovascular system of Cotylorhiza tuberculata (Scyphozoa; Rhizostomeae; Cepheidae)
Historically, research on jellyfish anatomy has been viewed as secondary in importance and has not benefited from technical advances that could improve the quality of the results when compared to othe...
RETRACTED: Recognition method of bridge apparent defects based on image processing and improved convolutional neural networks
As an important transportation hub, the detection of appearance defects in bridges has been characterized by low accuracy and low efficiency. To address this problem, the study proposes a bridge appea...
The application of intelligent optimization algorithms in reducing energy consumption in slipform construction
In this work, a new Hybrid PSO-Whale Optimization (HPWO) algorithm is introduced to optimize energy consumption in slipform construction. By combining the global exploration power of Particle Swarm Op...
Design, 3D printing, and preclinical validation of an extraglottic ramp to facilitate blind orotracheal intubation in emergency airway management
The use of devices that facilitate rapid airway isolation is essential when managing critical patients in emergencies. In recent years, additive manufacturing has emerged as an innovative, versatile,...
Combined benznidazole and pentoxifylline therapy improves behavioral and cognitive changes in association with the regulation of systemic inflammatory profile in chronic experimental Chagas disease
Chronically Trypanosoma cruzi -infected mice show signs of behavioral and cognitive changes, resembling aspects of Chagas disease patients. Inflammatory mediato...
Association of diet quality and morbidity profiles with health-seeking behavior among older adults in Noakhali, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
Diet quality and morbidity profiles significantly influence health outcomes among older adults. However, their association with health-seeking behavior remains understudied in Bangladesh. Hence, this...
Protocol for research examination of individual suicides occurring in chronic pain: A qualitative approach to psychological autopsy methodology
Introduction In the United States, taper and discontinuation of opioids prescribed for long-term pain have emerged as statistical correlates of suicidal events. Suicide is a comple...
Isoflurane anesthesia alters 31P magnetic resonance spectroscopy markers compared to awake mouse brain
Normal brain function hinges on energy-intensive processes. Consequently, alterations to the brain’s metabolic state are common hallmarks in several pathological conditions. Phosphorus Magnetic Resona...
A physiologically-based model of localized mucociliary clearance in the airways
The mucociliary clearance (MC) system clears mucus, pathogens, and toxins from the airways. Whole lung MC rate can be measured using gamma camera imaging after the inhalation of radiolabeled particula...
Integrating CTI and threat modeling for cyber resilience: An AHP assessment
Cyber resilience has emerged as a critical objective for modern cybersecurity programs, emphasizing not only prevention but also the ability to anticipate, withstand, recover from, and adapt to cyber...
The impact of tax accounting and planning on earnings management: Evidence from panel ARDL approach
Some companies may mislead stakeholders by using the flexibility in accounting standards when determining the amount of profit to be disclosed, a practice referred to as earnings management. Deferred...
Antioxidant and antidiabetic effects of Angylocalyx oligophyllus leaves aqueous extract in pregnant diabetic rats: Feto-maternal repercussions
Pregestational diabetes mellitus can lead to many adverse outcomes during pregnancy both in the mother and her embryo/fetus. Plant-based products are empirically used as an alternative strategy to red...
Metabolic remodeling and cardiac dysfunction in left ventricular noncompaction: Insights from the MYH7 Q315R model
Left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) is a form of cardiomyopathy characterized by excessive trabeculation and a thin compacted myocardial layer. Variants in MYH7...
Determinants of hospital length of stay in ischemic stroke patients: A retrospective cohort study at Indonesian national stroke center
Background Stroke is a major cause of death and disability, with prolonged hospitalization driving up healthcare costs. This study investigated factors influencing length of stay (...
A family of accessibility measures derived from spatial interaction principles
Transportation planning has long prioritized the efficiency of movement. However, the concept of accessibility represents a more comprehensive evolution, shifting focus from movement (i.e., trips) to...
Increased fruit production in Cipocereus minensis (Cactaceae) associated with termite nests (Isoptera: Termitidae) in Campo Rupestre (Brazilian altitude grassland)
Cipocereus minensis (Cactaceae) is a columnar, shrubby cactus endemic to the Campo Rupestre (Brazilian altitude grassland), often found associated with termite nests (Blattaria: Is...