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Improving detection accuracy of heterogeneity in biological tissues through the combination of modulation-demodulation frame accumulation techniques and enhanced vgg16
Light source has obvious absorption and scattering effects during the transmission process of biological tissues, making it difficult to identify heterogeneities in multi-spectral images. This paper a...
Validation of the perceived personal responsibility and desire for reconciliation scales in the Spanish population
Introduction Perceived personal responsibility and the desire for reconciliation are crucial in the study of the forgiveness process; however, there are few instruments for measuri...
Optimizing gamma irradiation for mutation breeding in seedless barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.): Establishing LD50 and GR50 thresholds
Native to Iran, seedless barberry ( Berberis vulgaris L.) is a nutritionally and economically important crop prized for its therapeutic uses and food industry a...
Choosing between city and suburb: How urbanization shapes graduates’ housing preferences
This study explores the housing selection mechanism of college graduates between urban and suburban areas under the background of accelerated global urbanization and regional differentiation, focusing...
Trends in the burden of HPV-associated cancers in Mexico: An analysis from 2011 to 2019
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major public health concern, responsible for multiple types of cancer. This study aimed to provide an overview of the burden and temporal trends of HPV-associated cance...
Investigating the role of three screening measures to support clinical decision-making in adult autism assessments
Referrals for autism diagnostic assessments in adults are increasing, with demand creating long waiting lists. Rigorously evaluated screening tools could serve to identify who is most likely to receiv...
Factors associated with prolonged viral shedding in COVID-19 infection: A retrospective cohort from Karachi, Pakistan
Background The implications of prolonged viral shedding in COVID-19 are of major public health concern. There are several studies elucidating the impact on transmission; there is a...
The DR score in RETeval™ electroretinogram system facilitates expeditious and uncomplicated early detection and assessment of diabetic polyneuropathy in clinical practice
Background The principal aim of this investigation was to assess the utility of a novel DR score for the early detection of diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN). This score, currently int...
Nursing students’ knowledge and skills on children’s environmental health in Ethiopia: A cross-sectional Study
Background Children’s environmental health encompasses a wide range of factors that impact the well-being of children, including physical, chemical, biological, and social elements...
Early adherence to biofeedback training predicts long-term improvement in stroke patients: A machine learning approach
Biofeedback-based treadmill training generally involves 10 or more sessions to assess its effectiveness during stroke rehabilitation. Improvements are seen in some patients during the assessment, whil...
Correction: Use of capillary Western immunoassay (Wes) for quantification of dystrophin levels in skeletal muscle of healthy controls and individuals with Becker and Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Development and validation of a machine learning model for on-site prediction of coronary heart disease in high-risk adults using clinical data
Background Risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in a specific period of years can be assessed using scores calculated by models, such as pooled cohort equations (PCEs) and Framingh...
A comparative study of MLP and LSTM neural networks for shale gas production prediction based on numerical simulation data
Accurate prediction of shale gas production is essential for optimizing reservoir development and improving production efficiency. In this study, a numerical simulation model was first developed to sy...
Vitamin B supplementation enhances the efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with painful foot and ankle conditions: A multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial
Objective The management of foot disorders often involves anti-inflammatory drugs for chronic inflammation and pain. Combining anti-inflammatory drugs with vitamin B complex may ha...
Analysis of drug-resistant tuberculosis transmission dynamics in China using fractional stochastic model
This study investigates the dynamics of the drug-resistant tuberculosis model through a fractional stochastic modeling framework. The model employs fractional-order derivatives to capture the memory e...
Enhancing forensic clinical competence through scenario-based simulation: A comparative study of educational outcomes in Chinese medical students
Introduction Forensic clinical medicine examines injuries in living individuals and plays a critical role in criminal violence cases, trauma compensation, and judicial rulings. In...
Optimization of inner panel thickness for enhanced stiffness and vibration control in car door assemblies
The inner panel of the side door acts as a backbone of the door assembly. It is designed to accommodate all the parts required to complete the door assembly and its intended functions. The stiffness o...
Fear of falling and depression in older adults: The mediating role of attitudes toward aging and social networks
Objective Falls represent a common injury among older adults, and fear of falling is a prevalent psychological stressor in this population. This study aims to investigate the relat...
Gender gap in citations, h-index, and representation: Examining the highly cited authors across continents and disciplines in Google Scholar
This study investigates gender inequalities in academia by examining differences in representation, citations, and h-index between male and female highly cited researchers across disciplines and geogr...
UDP-glucuronic acid availability underlies sex difference in renal expression of nonsulfated Human Natural Killer-1 (HNK-1) glycans
Nonsulfated Human Natural Killer-1 (nsHNK-1) glycan is a unique trisaccharide structure terminating in glucuronic acid and synthesized by glucuronyltransferase GlcAT-S. This glycan is specifically exp...
From ethics to ecology: How ethical leadership drives environmental performance through green organizational identity and culture
This study investigates how ethical leadership enhances environmental performance in manufacturing firms through the mediating role of green organizational identity (GOI) and the moderating role of gr...
Experiences on the implementation and maintenance of the Canadian Disability Participation Project: A mixed-methods study
Establishing a multidisciplinary network of researchers, trainees, and research users—such as the Canadian Disability Participation Project (CDPP)—is a promising approach to promote and support resear...
Genome-wide identification and functional characterization of NPR1-like genes in Actinidia deliciosa
NPR1 (Nonexpresser of Pathogenesis-Related Genes 1) is a central regulator of salicylic acid (SA)-mediated defense signaling in plants and plays a pivotal role in modulating system...
Fostering participation motivation and multidisciplinary teamwork collaboration through hospital culture and team leadership in Chinese tertiary public hospitals—A cross-sectional study
Many modern diseases require more than one discipline for effective treatment, making multidisciplinary teamwork (MDT) essential. However, research on MDT in tertiary public hospitals in China is limi...
Antimicrobial prescription KAP among physicians in primary care institutions in Southwest China
Objectives The current status of antimicrobial prescription knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) landscape regarding antimicrobial prescriptions among the physicians in southw...