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Assessing the impact of the reactivity of red brocket deer (Mazama americana) on training efficiency
The reactivity of wild animals has been studied due to its influence on ex-situ management and conservation strategies. However, there is insufficient research examining the impact of reactivity on tr...
Prediction of changes in suitable habitats for tea plants in China’s four major tea-producing regions based on machine learning models
Under the background of ongoing global climate warming, clarifying the spatiotemporal dynamics of suitable habitats for tea plants and their potential impact on forest ecosystems is essential for prom...
Effects of cutaneous leishmaniasis on health-related quality of life: A longitudinal approach
Introduction Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a neglected tropical disease that significantly affects patients’ physical, psychological, and social well-being. Although previous studies have documented...
AutoTFCNNY: A multi-instance neural network for enhanced early cancer detection using TCR data
For most cancers, early diagnosis and intervention can significantly improve cure rates and patient survival. Consequently, achieving early and accurate cancer detection has always been a central focu...
Status and future prospect of deregistered woodland key habitats in Northwestern Sweden
Extensive primary boreal forests within Europe are primarily located in Fennoscandia and northwestern Russia. These forests host numerous endemic and red-listed species but are rapidly being exploited...
Correction: Barriers and facilitators of adherence to treatment interventions for COPD amongst individuals from minority ethnic communities: Meta-ethnography
Assessing local cultural awareness in university EFL learners: A Delphi and AHP-based index framework
To address the neglect of local cultural identity in university EFL learners’ development, this study has developed and validated an evaluation framework for assessing their cultural awareness, with d...
Construction and application of machine learning models for predicting intradialytic hypotension
Introduction Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) remains a prevalent complication of hemodialysis, which is associated with adverse outcomes for patients. This study seeks to harness machine learning to c...
Correlations among the nursing work environment, traumatic stress, and professional quality of life in Chinese midwives: A cross-sectional study
Background Midwives work in a high-stress, high-risk, and high-intensity delivery room environment, which exposes them to significant emotional challenges. Understanding the factors influencing midwiv...
Trends in incidence, mortality and disability-adjusted life years of colorectal cancer in East Asia (1990–2021): An analysis of the Global Burden of Disease study 2021
Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) poses a significant health challenge in East Asia. This study examined long-term trends in CRC incidence, mortality and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and th...
Does attitude importance moderate the effects of person-first language? A registered report
Previous research has demonstrated that exposure to outgroup descriptions that use person-first, as compared to identity-first, language can attenuate negative stereotypes or prejudice and enhance sup...
Pooled prevalence and factors of overweight/obesity among women of reproductive age in low and middle-income countries with high maternal mortality: A multi-level analysis of recent demographic and health surveys
Background Due to the increased magnitude of overweight/obesity in many countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified it as a significant public health crisis, particularly affecting w...
Relationship between weekends catch-up sleep and risk of aging
Background Sleep has been proven to be associated with various chronic diseases and aging. However, many individuals fail to achieve recommended sleep durations on weekdays and opt for compensatory sl...
Integrative transcriptomics analysis reveals the metabolic regulatory functions of lncRNA in the livers of yak at different age stages
Exploring the regulatory role of long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) in plateau yak is crucial to understanding its metabolic network for adapting to extreme environments. By integrating transcriptomic seque...
Experiences of Korean Medicine treatment in patients with Bell’s palsy: A qualitative study protocol
Background Bell’s palsy significantly impacts patients’ quality of life, with approximately 30% not fully recovering. In South Korea, Korean Medicine (KM) is widely used as a complementary approach fo...
Walking with blood flow restriction on lower limb muscles post-ACL reconstruction: A within-subject trial
Background Individuals recovering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction often exhibit persistent strength deficits that can impair function and delay return to participation in sport an...
Melanoma in Peru: 1000 patients and 10 years of experience
Background Epidemiological studies identify characteristics of melanoma based on race and ethnic groups. Previous reports have revealed that the Hispanic/Latino population with melanoma has different...
Time-varying associations between diabetes and mortality following COVID-19: Evidence from a U.S. Veteran population
Prior studies suggest that diabetes is associated with severe outcomes following COVID-19. However, most research has focused on early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, and less is known about changing...
Consumer willingness-to-pay for blockchain-based QR code traceability of leafy greens
There is continued interest in the modernization of food traceability systems because of increased consumer consciousness of food production, processing, and transportation and the desire of the food...
Early warning of regime switching in a financial time series: A heteroskedastic network model
Regime switching in a time series is an important and challenging issue in complex financial system analysis. Existing regime models have focused on the features of fluctuations at a single point in f...
Incidence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in North Carolina from December 2020 – February 2022
Background Surveillance estimates of SARS-CoV-2 infections over time have relied on mandatory clinician and laboratory reporting. These estimates increasingly underestimated true viral incidence due t...
Gait recognition using spatio-temporal representation fusion learning network with IMU-based skeleton graph and body partition strategy
The precise recognition of human lower limb movements based on wearable sensors is very important for human-computer interaction. However, the existing methods tend to ignore the dynamic spatial infor...
Subtle biases introduced in equity studies through data anonymization
This work investigates the trade-off between data anonymization and utility, particularly focusing on the implications for equity-related research in education. Using microdata from the 2019 Brazilian...
Inspection confirmed mold damage in schools and new use of drugs for airway obstruction: A cohort study
New asthma is considered the most important possible long-term consequence of indoor dampness and mold. However, there are no prospective studies available from schools, there is insufficient evidence...
Identification of QTLs with effects on seed coat appearance in cowpea
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) is a key protein source in sub-Saharan Africa, and seed coat appearance traits such as pigmentation and texture are critical for market segments (MS). We investig...