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Historic analysis of habitat suitability for the commercially promising berry crop Kadsura longipedunculata in China under climate change
Climate change is threatening global plant diversity, necessitating the identification of resilient species for sustainable utilization. This study presents the first comprehensive prediction integrat...
Lychee13-3634: A new lychee image dataset and classification methodological evaluation
The rapid and accurate classification of lychee varieties is crucial for improving production efficiency and optimizing market supply. Especially for the main production areas of lychee, efficient lyc...
A survey on the implementation of environmental health monitoring in mouse facilities in German-speaking countries
The health status of laboratory animals plays a decisive role not only for the health and welfare of the animals but also for the validity of study results. In recent years, there has been an increasi...
Retraction: Does the history of opening ports and trading influence the long-term business credit environment of cities? Evidence from the Yangtze River Delta region of China
Retraction: Unveiling the synergy: Green finance, technological innovation, green energy, and carbon neutrality
Eosinophilic esophagitis and its association with food allergies: A United States national analysis 2016 to 2022
Background Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has known associations with allergic conditions. Previous studies have reported an increased frequency of EoE in patients with IgE-mediate...
Efficient two-step chemoenzymatic conjugation of antibody fragments with reporter compounds by a specific thiol-PEG-amine Linker, HS-PEG-NH2
Chemoenzymatic conjugation of antibodies with reporter compounds offers broad applicability for detecting target antigens in the context of in vitro research and diagnostics. For conjugation, a bifunc...
Neural subgraph counting on stream graphs via localized updates and monotonic learning
Graphs are a representative type of fundamental data structures. They are capable of representing complex association relationships in diverse domains. For large-scale graph processing, the stream gra...
Do women’s autonomy lessen the brunt of unequal household responsibilities in the patriarchal context of semi-arid Northern Ghana?
Background Gendered roles and household responsibilities characterize the social fabric of many patriarchal societies where traditional norms often dictate a clear division of labo...
Safety assessment of Edaravone: A real-world adverse event analysis based on the FAERS Database
Objective Edaravone is a neuroprotective agent, but the characteristics of its adverse events (AEs) remain insufficiently explored. This study aims to examine AEs associated with e...
Green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using Echinops spinosus extract: A promising anticancer agent for hepatocellular carcinoma
The environmentally sustainable synthesis of nanoparticles has arisen as a viable alternative to traditional methods, tackling ecological and economic issues. This research investigates the green synt...
Retraction: Navigating the path to environmental sustainability: Insights from CIVETS on the intersection of ICT diffusion, natural resources, and green technological innovation
Measuring the continuation of antidepressant exposure prior to, during, and after pregnancy: A scoping review protocol
Objective The goal of this scoping review is to summarize how prior studies have measured antidepressant continuation/discontinuation prior to, during, and after pregnancy....
The apple detection method based on multimodal features
Accurate detection of apples and other fruits in complex environments remains a formidable challenge due to the intricate interplay of varying lighting conditions, occlusions, and background clutter....
Retraction: Intelligence level evaluation and influencing factors analysis of equipment manufacturing industry in the Yangtze River Delta
Navigating the brain: How cerebral blood flow shifts with task complexity
Monitoring middle cerebral artery blood velocity (MCAv) during maneuvers known to alter cerebral perfusion, such as supine-to-standing transitions or walking, may provide a more comprehensive assessme...
The relationship of syntactic complexity and rhetorical move-steps in research article discussions: A comparative analysis of Chinese and native English writers
This study seeks to identify the differences in syntactic complexity (SC) across rhetorical move-steps in the discussion section of research articles (RAs) written by Chinese and native English writer...
“Dr. Google” consultation and health anxiety among primary healthcare patients: The mediation effect of health literacy
Background Promoting health literacy is a successful intervention for cyberchondriasis and health anxiety. However, no study has examined how cyberchondria, health anxiety, and hea...
Production of secondary particles from cosmic ray interactions in the earth’s atmosphere: Implications for annual effective dose, 14C/12C ratio, and magnetic field effects
This study investigates the interaction of cosmic rays with Earth’s atmosphere, focusing on the production of secondary particles, electromagnetic waves, and their dosimetric implications. Using the G...
A qualitative exploration of NHS-staff social identification with mindfulness in-groups and engagement with mindful practices
Background/ objectives Mindfulness practice has been widely adopted by healthcare staff, being grounded in evidence and supported by national guidelines. However, certain fundament...
Energy budget and carbon footprint assessment under diverse nitrogen management modules in mustard (Brassica juncea L.) production under subtropical climate
In the context of a changing climate, identifying a sustainable food production system that incorporates cleaner technologies with low C-sequestration and minimal energy inputs is crucial for long-ter...
Retraction: Navigating board dynamics: Configuration analysis of corporate governance’s factors and their impact on bank performance
Lung cancer symptoms awareness among Ethiopian adults: A latent class analysis
Background There is limited evidence regarding lung cancer awareness in developing countries. In Ethiopia, 92.2% of lung cancer patients present at facilities with late stages, lea...
Contrastive learning-enhanced personalized interaction dual tower network for recommendation
Dual-tower retrieval models have become a prevalent solution in large-scale recommendation systems due to their scalability and deployment efficiency. However, they face critical limitations including...
Non-linear associations of a body shape index with diabetes among adults: A cross-sectional study
Objective This study aimed to explore the relationship between a body shape index (ABSI) and diabetes, and to assess the robustness of this relationship across different population...