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An enhanced spatial-temporal graph convolution network with high order features for skeleton-based action recognition
Skeleton-based action recognition has emerged as a promising field within computer vision, offering structured representations of human motion. While existing Graph Convolutional Network (GCN)-based a...
Reinforcement learning for UAV flight controls: Evaluating continuous space reinforcement learning algorithms for fixed-wing UAVs
Flight controls are experiencing a major shift with the integration of reinforcement learning (RL). Recent studies have demonstrated the potential of RL to deliver robust and precise control across di...
Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of the Informed Health Choices-Cancer programme: A pilot randomised trial protocol
Background More than one-third of cancer-related health information is unreliable or misleading. With increasing health information seeking, the risks of misinformation exposure are growing. Education...
No relation between Body Mass Index and neurocognitive recovery in abstinent alcohol dependent patients?
Background Neurocognitive deficits in patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) may partially arise as a result from nutritional deficiencies. Previous studies have shown associations between nutrition...
Optimizing brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) health and yield through bio-organic amendments against Fusarium wilt
A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of different bio-organic treatments, including control (T0), spent mushroom substrate-SMS (T1), vermicompost (T2), poultry manure (T3), biochar...
Identification of shared key genes in Rheumatoid Arthritis and COVID-19 and their relevance as diagnostic biomarkers and with immune infiltration: New insights from bioinformatics analysis
The interaction mechanism between Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) remains inadequately understood. Consequently, this study sought to elucidate the potential mechanisms un...
A mixed-methods multi-site case study of a person-centred intervention for constant observation in hospitals with people living with dementia
Introduction Constant observation is widely used with people living with dementia admitted to hospital when identified at risk of harm to themselves or others. Staff allocated to closely monitor indiv...
Prominent peaks and social discourses of the 2023 Escalation in the Ongoing Israel–Hamas armed conflict
Background This paper investigates the sharp increase in media posts and engagement surrounding the initial four months (October 2023–January 2024) of the Israel–Hamas armed conflict, following the in...
Pharmacoinvasive strategy versus fibrinolytic therapy alone in adults with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective To compare the pharmacoinvasive strategy (PS) versus fibrinolysis alone in adults with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Methods We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Embas...
The relationship between anemia and sleep disturbances among older Chinese adults: The mediating role of handgrip strength
Background Sleep plays an important role in human health, and anemia can lead to a continuous deterioration of sleep. However, the association and mechanism between anemia and sleep disturbances remai...
Evolutionary history of the snooks: Phylogeny, biogeography and diversification of the genus Centropomus
The snooks (Centropomus spp.) are a group of 13 morphologically similar fish species that are widely distributed off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the Americas. This study used a multilocus appro...
Nature’s grip: Unveiling the architecture and proteomics of the adhesive organ of a hill stream catfish, Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus
Light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and proteomics analysis using high-resolution accurate mass spectrometry exhibit significant adaptive structural modifications and characteristic protei...
The effect of different irrigation activation techniques on smear layer removal, bioceramic sealer penetration, and interfacial adaptation: SEM and CLSM evaluation
Background The success of endodontic treatment relies on the cleaning, disinfection, and sealing of the root canal system. This study evaluated the effects of four different irrigation techniques on s...
Caveolin-1 knockout improves CFA-induced inflammatory pain in adult mice through modulating the cGAS STING pathway and autophagy
Background Inflammatory pain poses a significant clinical challenge, with its underlying mechanisms not yet fully elucidated. This study investigated the role of Caveolin-1 (Cav1) in inflammatory pain...
Fusion of crayfish optimization algorithm and MNS-YOLO for solar cell defect detection
Inspection and diagnosis of construction projects involves health monitoring of buildings and related facilities, and the utilization of renewable energy sources, such as solar energy, is critical to...
Tritium contamination and hydrological transport in the Shagan River: An isotope hydrology study
This paper presents the results of a study of the distribution of the radionuclide tritium (3H) and stable isotopes of hydrogen and oxygen in the Shagan River. The Shagan River flows through the terri...
Deep learning predictions on a new dataset: Natural gas production and liquid level detection
In the energy sector, accurate forecasting of natural gas production and liquid level detection is crucial for efficient resource management and operational planning. This study proposes an integrated...
Impact of the oxidative balance score on cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome: A cross-sectional study with machine learning prediction
Background and aim The antioxidant diet and lifestyle are widely believed to prevent and even treat various diseases; however, their applicability to cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome rem...
Retraction: The impact of factors on information sharing: An application of meta-analysis
Retraction: An assessment of students’ emotional intelligence, learning outcomes, and academic efficacy: A correlational study in higher education
Correction: Children’s right to play in Chilean hospitals: A forgotten right?—A qualitative study protocol
Automation in microinjection for zebrafish pericardial space with image-based motion control and batch agarose microplate
Microinjection enables the precise delivery of substances into specific areas of small animals, such as zebrafish, whose xenograft models can be a promising platform for developing rapid and personali...
Effects of human development, primary care coverage and the COVID-19 pandemic on the fertility rate among adolescents in Brazil in the period 2012–2021
The high fertility rate (FR) in adolescents is a global public health problem, with the Americas region having the second highest FR in the world. This study aims to carry out a temporal and spatial a...
Differential evolution with classified mutation for parameter extraction of photovoltaic models
Existing algorithms for photovoltaic (PV) parameter extraction struggle to balance accuracy and computational efficiency when handling complex models. To address this gap, a differential evolution wit...
Analysis of factors impacting electoral integrity in Africa between 2006–2023 - Examining the association between free and fair election and rule of law
Regular elections in Africa are associated with increasing democratization. However, the level of electoral integrity has sparked post-electoral violence in several African countries. Furthermore, the...