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Retraction: Strychnos pseudoquina modulates the morphological reorganization of the scar tissue of second intention cutaneous wounds in rats
Comparison of time to death and its predictors among hospitalized children with and without severe acute malnutrition at Mulanje District Hospital, Southern Malawi
Introduction Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major cause of child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, yet recent data from Mulanje District Hospital, Malawi, showed higher mortality among non-SAM un...
Integrating AI in Pakistani ESL classrooms: Teachers’ practices, perspectives, and impact on student performance
The global rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in English as a Second Language (ESL) education has shown promise, yet its application in resource-constrained contexts like Pakistan remains underexplo...
Quantifying bioenergy potential and environmental impacts of agricultural residues; a Comparative analysis with global benchmarks
Finding sustainable solutions for biofuel production from agricultural waste is crucial for reducing pollution and enhancing waste management. Agricultural residues—including crop waste, livestock man...
Coupled hydraulic behavior of confluence and diversion flow with multi-gate regulation in a hydropower expansion project
Confluence and diversion flows are common yet complex three-dimensional hydraulic phenomena, and understanding their behavior is crucial for the safe and efficient operation of hydraulic structures, e...
Investigating the long-term impact of a programme of mindfulness combined with exercise delivered online (MOVE) on individuals living with chronic pain-an exploratory one-year follow-up of a feasibility randomised control trial
Background Online pain management programmes have evidence as effective interventions for individuals with chronic pain. This study was a one-year exploratory follow-up of a parallel group feasibility...
Sleep quality, emotional moods, and cognitive outcomes among people living with HIV: An ecological momentary assessment study
Introduction Although studies have explored the relationship between sleep quality, mood, and cognitive outcomes among people living with HIV (PLWH), few use ecological momentary assessment (EMA) tech...
Well-being, physical activity and health promotion among officers and ratings on board cargo ships: A cross-sectional study
Background Health and well-being of seafarers working on merchant vessels is an essential area of research, given the significant physical and psychological demands placed on these workers. The presen...
Information bounds on the accuracy of cell polarization
Here we characterized an information measure for cell polarity that applies to non-motile cells responding to a chemical gradient. The central idea is that polarization represents information about th...
Predictive modeling of tax compliance risks: A comparative study of machine learning approaches
Modern enterprises grapple with complex financial data and multidimensional risk interdependencies in their operations. Machine learning offers transformative potential for tax risk assessment and sma...
Correction: Determining engineering properties of ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced geopolymer concrete modified with different waste materials
Correction: Climate: The dominant factor influencing the spatial distribution pattern of the leaf trait network of Populus euphratica along the main stream of the Tarim River
Surrogate modeling for time-dependent reliability analysis of robotic manipulator trajectories
The kinematic reliability analysis of robotic manipulators is crucial due to uncertainties such as joint variations, manufacturing tolerances, and external disturbances. Traditional methods often rely...
Navigating the dementia caregiving journey: A scoping review protocol of interventions and their responsiveness to caregivers’ evolving needs across the illness trajectory
Introduction Family caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD) provide critical and often sustained support across the dementia trajectory. Despite growing recognition of their evolving needs, many int...
The efficacy of DPP IV inhibitors as adjunct therapy for patients with auto-immune Diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Rationale Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is characterized by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic β-cells, leading to insulin deficiency and hyperglycemia. Although insulin therapy remains the corner...
Sex differences in the association between visceral adiposity index and biological aging: A cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 1999–2018 with mediation by insulin resistance
Background Aging poses challenges global health and social care systems, with obesity potentially being associated with this process. However, sex differences and the mediating mechanisms underlying t...
Clinical improvement in canine pulmonary hypertension with Perna canaliculus oil (PCSO-524) add-on therapy: Effects on exercise tolerance and cough
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) in dogs, characterized by abnormally high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries, presents a management challenge, and adjunctive therapies for the standard treatment of...
Study on the acoustic emission characteristics and damage mechanism of power batteries under electrical load
With the rapid development of new energy vehicles and renewable energy storage systems, the safety and reliability of lithium-ion batteries have garnered significant attention. Therefore, it is crucia...
In vitro and molecular modeling insights into α-amylase inhibition by tamarind seed-derived trypsin inhibitor: Implications for hyperglycemic control
Inhibitors of enzymes involved in carbohydrate digestion may be a potential option for glycemic control in Diabetes Mellitus. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the trypsin inhibitor isolated...
Science teachers’ mentoring support experiences when integrating technology in design-based learning STEM activities
In this study, the experiences of science teachers who applied the design-based learning (DBL) method in science lessons and received mentoring support towards technology integration were analyzed. Us...
Correction: Negotiating familial mental illness stigma: The role of family members of persons living with mental illnesses
Rationale and protocol for an observational study of in vivo stress experiences and real-time cardiovascular responses among young, black women: The DYNAMIC study
Background Chronic stress is thought to contribute to racial disparities in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among women. Intervention development has been stalled by complex issues regarding st...
Examining the acceptance of drone delivery services among Chinese consumers: A perspective from urban and rural areas
Drones hold considerable promise in the realms of logistics and distribution, as they are expected to enhance the speed and efficiency of courier deliveries while simultaneously reducing associated co...
Exploring local adjuvant antibiotics as viable alternative to systemic antibiotics in non-surgical periodontal therapy: Clinical, immunological and microbiological insights
Objectives The primary aim of the present study was to compare the reduction in periodontal probing depth after the use of either local or systemic adjuvant antibiotics during non-surgical periodontal...
A remote measurement study of PTSD and cannabis use among veterans: Recruitment, retention, and data availability
With the growing availability of cannabis and increasing public support for legalization, cannabis use disorder (CUD) rates have risen, particularly among veterans, who face disproportionately high ra...