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Agent-based persuasion model with concessions dependent on emotion and time beliefs
Automated negotiation agents require human-like adaptability in emotionally charged and time-constrained settings. This study introduces an Emotion-Time Dual-Process Framework that integrates the Appr...
A graph neural network-based approach for predicting SARS-CoV-2–human protein interactions from multiview data
The COVID-19 pandemic has demanded urgent and accelerated action toward developing effective therapeutic strategies. Drug repurposing models (in silico) are in high demand and require accurate and rel...
Identification and verification of hub biomarkers and immune-related pathways participating in the trabecular meshwork after using corticosteroid
Background Clinically, ocular application of corticosteroids is common.But it always result in higher Intraocular pressure (IOP).The potential molecular events are not clearly explained.It was reporte...
Immersive virtual reality simulation for undergraduate nursing students: Enhancing mental health care for migrants - A mixed method study protocol
The evolving field of nursing education increasingly integrates innovative methods such as immersive virtual reality (IVR) to improve training outcomes. This protocol paper outlines a study that addre...
Lipid droplet distribution quantification method based on lipid droplet detection by constrained reinforcement learning
We previously proposed the lipid droplet detection by reinforcement learning (LiDRL) method using a limited dataset of pathological images. The method automatically detects lipid droplets using reinfo...
Exploring the regional layout characteristics of ancient Chinese postal system in coastal areas based on AHP-CRITIC evaluation approach
In ancient China, as the only transmission network, the postal system enabled long-distance delivery of information and supplies, providing information support for the development of ancient society....
Equitable AI: Exploring the role of gender in poverty estimation models using geospatial data
Household surveys have been the foundation for poverty measurement in developing countries for the past half-century, but the spatial and temporal gaps in these survey data often limit how well anti-p...
A human-relevant alternative infection model for mucormycosis using the silkworm Bombyx mori
Mucorales fungi cause life-threatening mucormycosis in patients with clinical risk factors, such as immunodeficiency. Moreover, they are resistant to several antifungal drugs, highlighting the urgent...
Determinants of medication adherence among older adults with type 2 diabetes using the health action process approach: A cross-sectional study
Background and aims Medication adherence is a determinant of managing chronic disease. Failure to adhere to treatment can result in disease progression, increased hospitalizations, and a higher risk o...
Examining the viability of five Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica in thymol at 4°C and 25°C using flow cytometry
Salmonella spp., a major cause of foodborne illness, requires effective control strategies to improve food safety. Thymol, an antibacterial agent derived from natural essential oils, has been assessed...
Bargaining risk governance within the context of China’s belt and road initiative: Perspectives derived from the Kindleberger Trap theory
“Belt and Road” infrastructure projects frequently encounter bargaining risks. This study aims to explore the causes of bargaining behavior and investigate how to control bargaining behavior in projec...
Diabetes and oral health: A comparative cross-sectional analysis of DMFT index among diabetic, pre-diabetic, and non-diabetic adults
Objective The objective of this study was to compare the DMFT index (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) between diabetic, pre-diabetic, and non-diabetic subjects and to determine whether sociodemogra...
Measurement accuracy of CT systems: The importance of calibration phantoms
This study aims to evaluate the measurement accuracy of computed tomography (CT) systems, focusing on the necessity of using calibration phantoms for enhanced precision. Both clinical CT and micro-CT...
Optimal harvesting of a continuously age-structured population with density dependence
We consider harvesting of a population with continuous age-structure and where density dependence is implemented through interaction of the population with a food source. Using a Von Bertalanffy lengt...
Seasonal variation in egg nutrient composition under a pasture-based layer hen system: Implications for sustainable agriculture
Sustainability in poultry production emphasizes systems that promote environmental health, animal welfare, and the potential to produce a more nutrient dense product. Pasture based poultry systems ali...
FocusGate-Net: A dual-attention guided MLP-convolution hybrid network for accurate and efficient medical image segmentation
Although recent advances in CNNs and Transformers have significantly improved medical image segmentation, these models often struggle to balance segmentation accuracy, inference speed, and architectur...
Effects of gastrocnemius functional massage on lower extemity spasticity, spatio- temporal gait variables and fall risk in patients with stroke: A randomized controlled trial
Aim This randomized controlled clinical trial investigated the effects of gastrocnemius functional massage (GFM) combined with neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) on spasticity, gait parameters, and fu...
Pressure knapping west of the Rhine during the Mesolithic? New evidence from Kerkhove (Belgium)
Until now, evidence for the use of pressure knapping in NW Europe during the Mesolithic has remained very scarce. In this paper, we present the technological (and functional) analysis of a new pressur...
First detection of Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever antibodies in cattle and wildlife of southern continental France: Investigation of explanatory factors
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a tick-borne zoonosis of major public health concern, not only because of its potential for severe outcomes in humans, but also due to its endemic presence in...
Knowledge and associated factors of obstetric fistula among antenatal care attendees at Faji Kunda and Farafenni health facilities, The Gambia
An obstetric fistula is an inappropriate communication between the vagina and surrounding tubular organs, usually, the rectum and bladder, resulting in leakage. The World Health Organisation estimates...
Reclaiming wellness: Key factors in restoring optimal well-being in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Background This study examines characteristics of older adults who have regained optimal well-being at the end of the three-year study. The definition of optimal well-being used in this study refers t...
Determinants of cervical high-risk human papillomavirus positivity among Rwandan women living with human immunodeficiency virus
Introduction There are few data on the prevalence of cervical high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV), the necessary cause of cervical cancer, and its determinants among Rwandan women living with human...
Correction: The impact of globalization, renewable energy, and labor on sustainable development: A cross-country analysis
Three-step optimization based on a multi-model of rural tourism sites
Rural tourism is a vital facet of rural revitalization and balanced urban-rural development efforts. As socio-economic development and policy systems change, the tourism demand market progressively tr...
Exploring in-vitro antioxidant, cytotoxicity, hemolytic, thrombolytic and anticancer potentials of Ochthochloa compressa (Forssk.) Hilu
Background Globally, medicinal plants are found therapeutically very effective against many illnesses. Still there is huge demand of plant based alternate medicines in market. The therapeutic potentia...