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Negative association between dietary copper intake and human papillomavirus infection: A cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection. Copper is essential for immune function, but its association with HPV infection remains unclear. This study...
Media use among children with ASD: Perspectives and concerns of parents
Digital media is a significant part of daily life for both adults and children, raising concerns among parents about its impact on child development, particularly for those with autism spectrum disord...
Identification and genetic characterization of Jingmen tick virus from ticks sampled in select regions of Kenya; 2022–2024
Jingmen tick virus (JMTV), an emerging segmented RNA virus classified as an ungrouped flavivirus, poses a growing public health concern globally. Known for its association with febrile illnesses and w...
KIF18A induces the EMT process of hepatoma cells through the 5-LOX-dependent arachidonic acid pathway
The high morbidity and mortality rates of liver cancer prompt us to constantly explore new therapeutic strategies. The arachidonic acid metabolism-related pathways play a crucial regulatory role in th...
Dynamic supply-side multipliers in China’s marine economy: A neural network-enhanced Ghosh model for sustainable development
With the continuous growth of China’s economy, marine economy plays an increasingly important role in the national economy. This study quantifies multiplier effects and supply-side dynamics in China’s...
Microplastic contaminants potentially distort our understanding of the ocean’s carbon cycle
Direct observations confirm that admixtures of sedimentary organic matter (SOM) and microplastics (MPs) are fully oxidized during Elemental analysis (EA), with measured carbon yields, % carbon [%C], C...
Peripheral line for vasopressor administration: Prospective multicenter observational cohort study for survival and safety
Background The placement of a central venous catheter (CVC) is associated with a high risk of central line-related bacteremia and mechanical complications. In a resource-constrained environment, the u...
Correction: Level and determinants of pentavalent vaccine dropout during infancy: A hierarchical analysis of community-level longitudinal study
Does digital government promote collaborative innovation? Evidence from the e-government pilot policy in China
In the context of the digital economy, digital government construction is increasingly regarded as a vital approach to enhancing urban innovation governance. This study uses panel data from 292 prefec...
Conformation of HLA-E/peptide complex guides interaction with two novel HLA-E receptors: Stabilin 1 and 2
Human leukocyte antigen E (HLA-E) communicates cellular health to natural killer (NK) cells through presentation of peptides derived from the leader sequence of classical major histocompatibility comp...
Acceptability of minimal invasive tissue sampling (MITS) for stillbirths in Eastern Uganda
Background In sub-Saharan Africa, stillbirth rates remain high. To design effective interventions to reduce stillbirths, accurate determination of their aetiology is important. Conventional autopsy fo...
Correction: Problem nutrients in diet of under-five children and district food security status: Linear programming analyses of 37 stunting priority districts in Indonesia
Prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment in Western Uganda: Findings from a rapid assessment of avoidable blindness (RAAB) survey
Purpose To determine the prevalence and causes of blindness and vision impairment (VI) among adults aged ≥50 years in Western Uganda. Methods A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted...
Correction: Directed acyclic graphs in perioperative observational research–A systematic review and critique against best practice recommendations
Healthcare waste management practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Inadequate management of healthcare waste present significant health hazards to healthcare workers, patients, waste handlers, and the whole communities, especially in developing countries...
Registered report: Stress testing predictive models of ideological prejudice
In this registered report, we stress-tested existing models for predicting the ideology-prejudice association, which varies in size and direction across target groups. Previous models of this relation...
A modulation format recognition and optical signal-to-noise ratio monitoring scheme based on residual network and Taylor score pruning
Investigating practical methods for real-time monitoring of modulation formats (MF) and optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) in coherent optical communication systems is critical for advancing future...
Machine learning framework for forecasting air pollution: Evaluating seasonal and climatic influences in Istanbul, Turkey
Air pollution, driven by seasonal and meteorological variations, poses a significant threat to public health and urban sustainability. Despite numerous forecasting approaches, the influence of seasona...
Low frequency of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor autoimmunity in tick-borne encephalitis
Background Tick-borne encephalitis is a viral infection of the central nervous system that may cause severe illness and long-term sequelae, to which underlying mechanisms are not completely understood...
The Ibogaine Experience Scale (IES): Development and psychometric properties of a multidimensional measure of ibogaine’s subjective effects
Ibogaine, an indole alkaloid derived from the root bark of Tabernanthe iboga, has long been used in traditional Bwiti healing rituals and shows promise for treating opioid dependence and neurological...
Withdrawal: Shaping environmental responsibility through virtual wilderness: The key role of aesthetic psychology
The unreliability of estimated release dates in hospital drug shortage management: A case study of hospital pharmacy operations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Drug shortages are prominent, persistent operational challenges that hospital pharmacies have been facing for years. During a drug shortage, hospital pharmacists must solve the problem of how best to...
Molecular triage on HPV-positive samples in a cervical screening setting
Objective To improve human papilloma virus (HPV) screening, more effective triage methods for HPV-positive samples need development and validation. Cytology, the most common triage method today, is su...