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Dominance of Zygosaccharomyces and shifts in bacterial pathways: Effects of antimicrobials on composition and diversity of the Ceratitis capitata bacterial and fungal microbiome
The Mediterranean fruit fly ( Ceratitis capitata Wied.) is an agricultural pest of significant economic importance....
Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) consumption of ocean age-0 Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) along the northwest coast of Washington State
The decline of wild Chinook salmon ( Oncorhynchus tshawytscha ) in the Pacific Northwest is concerning due to their...
Patient satisfaction with healthcare services among health insurance program beneficiaries in Nepal: A cross-sectional study
Background Patient satisfaction, often assessed through clients’ experiences and opinions are vital for improving healthcare services, shaping health policies, and providing feedba...
Hematological ratios, immune-related adverse events and mortality in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Background Although immune checkpoint inhibitors improve survival in patients with malignancies, a substantial number of patients treated with these agents experience immune-relate...
Analgesic effectiveness of wound infiltration with bupivacaine versus a mixture of bupivacaine and tramadol for postoperative pain management among parturients undergoing elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia: A randomized controlled trial
Background Post-operative pain is among the major post-cesarean problems, with an incidence ranging from 25.5% to 80%. Despite its simplicity, the effectiveness of wound infiltrati...
Loneliness and social participation among older Japanese adults: The influence of gender on social participation
Previous studies have demonstrated that social participation can alleviate loneliness; however, the specific types and characteristics of social participation that contribute to loneliness prevention...
Safety and efficacy of quick-soluble gelatin microparticles for transarterial embolization of the lower urinary tract: Preclinical study in a rabbit urinary bladder embolization model
Quick-soluble gelatin microparticles (QS-GMP) are emerging embolic agents under investigation for temporary vascular occlusion, offering reduced ischemic risk compared to permanent materials. The aim...
Joint torque and electromyographic activity during eccentric exercise for hip adductors at different hip flexion angles
Our objective was to investigate the effects of three hip flexion angles (0°, 45°, and 90°) and leg dominance on peak joint torque, angle at peak torque, and peak electromyographic activity (EMGA) of...
Prevalence and predictors of childfree people in developing countries
Childfree people—people who do not have children and do not want to have children in the future—represent and large and growing percentage of the population in wealthy countries. However, less is know...
Chinese influence in Africa by integrated regret theory and multi-criteria decision analysis
This study illuminates the multifaceted influence of Chinese in Africa, driven by the imperative to understand the strategic and economic ramifications of this rapidly evolving relationship. Motivated...
Machine learning-based prediction of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease using National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data
Objective With the global increase in obesity rates and lifestyle changes, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has become a prevalent chronic liver dis...
Human capital’s dual impact: Advancing innovation and technology diffusion in ASEAN-5 through the Nelson-Phelps-Romer Lens
The advanced ASEAN nations—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand—are navigating significant global uncertainties that challenge their industrialization ambitions. Human capital...
Evaluating the impact of sex bias on AI models in musculoskeletal ultrasound of joint recess distension
With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, concerns about bias in AI models have emerged, particularly regarding demographic factors. In medical imaging, biases in...
Safety of penicillamine and trientine in the treatment of Wilson’s disease: An analysis of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database
Background Penicillamine(D-Penicillamine) and trientine are first-line therapies for Wilson’s Disease (WD), yet real-world data on their adverse events (AEs) remain scarce. We anal...
Transcriptomic and experimental evidence confirm the potential of disulfidptosis-related signature for the early diagnosis and treatment of liver cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a common endpoint in various chronic liver diseases, and often causes hepatocellular carcinoma. Studies have revealed the significant role of disulfidptosis in the occurrence and developm...
Computational analysis of 3D biopolymeric porous scaffolds for the in vitro development of neural networks
Computational modelling can be used to study and improve specific experimental tissue engineering protocols and outcomes. Proper oxygenation and nutrient substances supply such as glucose are crucial...
A comparative study of choroidal thickness and pigment epithelial detachment in acute and chronic central serous chorioretinopathy in Nepalese patients
Background To study the significance and correlation of choroidal and retinal pigment epithelial changes with disease activity in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR) eyes....
The hydration mechanism of geopolymers based on the activity of solid waste precursors and the evolution of their mechanical properties
Using slag and fly ash as raw materials to prepare geopolymers is an effective approach to achieving high-value utilization of industrial solid waste and reducing the carbon footprint of building mate...
Geographical and climatic risk factors for COVID-19 in southwest Iran during the 2020–2021 epidemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact worldwide, with Iran being one of the hardest-hit countries in the Middle East. Understanding the factors that influence the spread of the virus is c...
A study protocol for assessing the effects of intangible cultural heritage experiences on human well-being
Background: While interventions have been designed which use extended reality (XR) technology in promoting physical, mental and social well-being through cultural heritage experien...
Greenness and its interaction with air pollution in relation to postmenopausal breast cancer risk in UK Biobank
It is unclear if natural vegetation (greenness) is associated with breast cancer breast cancer risk and if it interacts with air pollution. We investigated the associations of greenness with breast ca...
Integrating remote datasets to identify precontact architecture and settlement patterns along the Wampu River system, Eastern Honduras
In our era of remote sensing archaeology and legacy datasets, multiple lines of evidence should be integrated to establish a large-scale view of threatened Indigenous landscapes. This study brings tog...
New nanofiber glaucoma drainage implant: Effectiveness, safety, first in vivo results, and optimization of surgical technique
Purpose The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness, surgical preoperative and postoperative complications, histopathological findings, and optimize surgical techniqu...
Uncovering the characteristics and evolution of inter-provincial knowledge flow in China through Chinese literature citations
Knowledge flow is essential for regional innovation and a critical pathway to building a high-quality innovation system in China. This study constructs an inter-provincial knowledge flow network based...
Determinants of abortion views among reproductive age women in Georgia 2023–2024
Background Abortion is a continually debated legislative issue in the United States. We aimed to assess opinions toward abortion access amongst reproductive age adult women in Geor...