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Retraction: Role of institutions in promoting finance in emerging markets: A panel data analysis
Comparative study of Japanese nationwide epidemiological studies of myasthenia gravis using datasets of 2006 and 2018
Objective This study aimed to identify changes in the clinical presentation and treatment patterns of myasthenia gravis (MG) in Japan by comparing data from nationwide epidemiological surveys conducte...
Retraction: Charting a sustainable tomorrow: Advancing urban low-carbon economies through comprehensive evaluation and promotion
Comparative analysis of surgical outcomes: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery versus open thoracotomy in organizing thoracic empyema management
Background Surgical intervention is essential for managing organizing thoracic empyema, but the efficacy of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) in this disease stage remains debated. This study aim...
Comparison of mental health and burnout between medical and nonmedical students
The high rates of mental health issues and burnout among medical students have been well established. Some suggest that these high rates are due to medical studies being particularly demanding compare...
Establishing disease-specific thresholds for automated hematopoietic progenitor cell counting in hematological malignancies
Background Flow cytometry remains the gold-standard method for enumerating CD34 + cells during peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) transplantation, but it is resource- and time-intensive. This study aim...
Alleviating negative symptoms in schizophrenia using a virtual reality-based therapy targeting social reward learning (ENGAGE): Protocol for a randomised, controlled, assessor-blind pilot study
In individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD), negative symptoms (NS) are known to be associated with low quality of life, predictive of adverse long-term outcomes, and barriers to releva...
Exploring the experiences of having a child who regularly does not attend school on parental mental health and wellbeing in the United Kingdom
A significant number of children in the United Kingdom (UK) are counted as regular school non-attendees, with those who are neurodiverse and/or have underlying mental health conditions considered most...
Efficacy of peat-based bioformulation of microbial co-inoculants with silicon for growth promotion of rubber plants
Recently, microbial consortia of rhizobacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) had demonstrated the potential as plant growth promoting microbes in sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to...
Enhancing UAV object detection with an efficient multi-scale feature fusion framework
The rapid advancement of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology has facilitated dynamic, high-resolution remote sensing, significantly benefiting applications in agriculture, forestry, urban plannin...
Business sustainability of medicinal plant production under risk in the northwest region of Bangladesh: A simulation analysis
Medicinal plants (MP) provide an opportunity for profitable farming, agricultural diversification, and sustainable livelihoods in Bangladesh. This study aims to examine the business sustainability of...
Global image of countries in international wars: A scoping review of influencing factors
This scoping review investigates factors influencing the international or global image of countries involved in international wars. Following Arksey and O’Malley’s 5-step framework, key sources for th...
Effects of a polypill on circulating levels of resistin and visfatin in men with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A five-year clinical trial
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent liver disease globally, characterized by insulin resistance, hypertension, and obesity. Adipokines such as resistin and visfatin play si...
Cell-free DNA screening for trisomies 21, 18, and 13: Clinical application and accuracy evaluation
Background Cell-free DNA (cf-DNA) screening for common trisomies has been increasingly assimilated into prenatal care. In this study, we evaluated the Z-score accuracy and the effectiveness of non-inv...
A cost analysis comparing seasonal malaria chemoprevention with and without Vitamin A supplementation among under-5 children in Nigeria
Background Child mortality in Nigeria, significantly affected by malaria and malnutrition, remains a public health concern in the country. Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) and Vitamin A suppleme...
Comparison of the effects of spark plasma at two different voltages on aspects influencing skin rejuvenation
Skin is not only the body’s largest organ but also one of the most noticeable and hard-working parts. Every day, it shields us from things like bumps, changes in temperature, and harmful substances in...
Prevalence, clinical presentations, and feto-maternal outcomes of eclampsia in a teaching hospital setting in Tigray region, Ethiopia: A five-year review
Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy remain a leading cause of preventable maternal and perinatal mortality, particularly in low‑ and middle‑income countries (LMICs). Eclampsia, the most sev...
Longitudinal modeling of red blood cell distribution width dynamics and mortality risk in critically Ill patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury
Background Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) is a critical condition with high mortality. Red cell distribution width (RDW) has emerged as a potential dynamic biomarker, but longitudinal...
Correction: The mediating role of workplace milieu resources on the relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout among leaders in social care
Evaluation of a group antenatal care intervention in two Northern Nigerian states: Quasi-experimental study
Background In low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), group antenatal care (gANC) has the potential to reshape the traditional antenatal care (ANC) service delivery model, enhancing the care experien...
Assessing the extent to which front-of-pack labelling regulations could support healthy eating among Canadians
Canada mandated front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) regulations, requiring pre-packaged foods meeting and/or exceeding thresholds for nutrients-of-concern (saturated fat, sugars, sodium) to display a ‘High...
Outcomes and costs in specialized burn care: Adapting the Quality Cost Indicator (QCI) model for burn care
The Quality Cost Indicator (QCI) model supports value-based health care at the institutional level, by calculating disease-specific health outcomes per unit cost over time. The aim of this study was t...
Comparison of visual function analysis of people with low vision using three different models of augmented reality devices
We compared visual function in individuals with low vision (>20/60) using three different models of augmented reality (AR) devices: Ziru, IrisVision, and NuEyes-Pro3. The distance visual acuity (VA...
Religiosity, religion values, and science values in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
We investigate the relation between religion and science in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. That is, we test the extent to which religiosity and valuing religion correspond with valuing...
Cardiac function in Vimba vimba embryos under electromagnetic exposure at hatchery-relevant intensities
The increasing expansion of energy infrastructure and anthropogenic transformation of the environment have introduced electromagnetic fields (EMFs) into aquatic ecosystems. While studies on the impact...