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Collision risk analysis in the merging area of interchanges using Monte Carlo traffic simulation
Traffic simulation has gained significant attention due to its ability to quickly evaluate traffic efficiency and safety in the merging areas of interchanges. However, most of the existing studies mai...
Microsatellite development for Theridion evexum (Araneae: Theridiidae) using low-coverage genome sequencing and the MiMi script
Habitat fragmentation and unplanned urban expansion increasingly threatens biodiversity, yet the genetic impacts on arthropods, and particularly spiders, remains understudied due to the lack of suitab...
Treatment experience of people living with HIV who transitioned from oral to long-acting injectable antiretrovirals in Puerto Rico: A qualitative study
This study explores the treatment experience of people living with HIV who transitioned from oral ART to long-acting injectable therapy Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine (LAI-CAB/RPV) in Puerto Rico. Interpret...
HLA-G 14 bp polymorphism: Implications and its associated risk to malaria severity among iron-fortified Ghanaian infants and young children
Background of the study Malaria is a paramount health concern mostly among infants and young children. The World Health Organization recommends iron fortification for children with iron deficiency ana...
Leveraging Information Technology tools to create cost-effective alternatives: Using Google Sheets as a platform for competitive debate and public speaking tabulation
Traditional web-based debate tabulation systems like Tabbycat, offer robust features but often pose high costs and accessibility barriers that limit participation and the smooth organization of events...
Process evaluation of a randomised controlled trial aimed at improving health behaviours and vitamin D status during pregnancy: Implementation of the SPRING trial
Background The Southampton PRegnancy Intervention for the Next Generation (SPRING) aimed to assess the efficacy of vitamin D supplementation and the behaviour change intervention ‘Healthy Conversation...
Correction: Genetic analysis and phytochemical profile of soursop (Annona muricata L.) cultivated in family orchards in southeastern Mexico
Disrupted cholesterol biosynthesis and hair follicle stem cell impairment in the onset of alopecia
Background Hair follicle cycle and the functioning of stem cells in alopecia are influenced by the suppression of cholesterol synthesis and the accumulation of sterol intermediates...
Exploring barriers and facilitators to physical activity among children in Saudi Arabian schools: A qualitative study
Background The growing global burden of noncommunicable diseases, exacerbated by insufficient physical activity (PA), contributes to a range of adverse physical, mental, and social health outcomes. Th...
“You’re opening Pandora’s Box”: Public attitudes on AI and robotics in Australian agriculture
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is widely expected to revolutionise agriculture. Although an emerging literature is bringing into conversation AI and agricultural ethics, there ha...
Correction: Single immersion in cold water below 4 °C: A health hazard in young healthy men?
Correction: Impact of self-perceived discomfort in critically ill patients on the occurrence of psychiatric symptoms in post-intensive care syndrome (PICS): A prospective observational study
Epistemic trust towards teacher questionnaire: Development and preliminary validation
Epistemic trust (ET) is a well-established concept in evolutionary developmental psychology. It refers to the trust recipients place in their informants, which in turn makes them more attentive, thoug...
ZBTB7A regulates CD95-mediated cell growth in colorectal cancer cell lines
Zinc Finger and BTB Domain-containing7A (ZBTB7A) is a member of the transcription factor family that regulates the expression of numerous genes involved in cell proliferation and differentiation. Ubiq...
A study exploring procedures used to select and analyse microenterprises for persons with disabilities
Background Attaining the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Goals, such as fighting poverty and involving adults in work, requires the involvement of professionals such as occupational therapists. Perso...
Correction: Spatial distribution of animal source food consumption and associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia: A geographically weighted regression analysis
Estimation of discrete mixed Poisson-Erlang distribution with applications to medical data
This paper discusses the estimation of the discrete mixed Poisson-Erlang distribution (DMPED). Compared to many traditional discrete distributions, DMPED offers several surprising benefits, especially...
Gut microbiome signatures in iNPH: Insights from a shotgun metagenomics study
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), a leading cause of reversible dementia in older adults, is marked by ventriculomegaly, gait disturbances, cognitive decline, and urinary incontinence....
Design of resonant cavity for linear cavity single frequency fiber laser based on temperature controlled Fiber Bragg grating
In response to the limited tuning ability of traditional linear cavity single frequency fiber lasers caused by fixed cavity length and static feedback mechanism, a resonant cavity design for linear ca...
Acute sprint performance responses to velocity-based versus traditional post activation performance enhancement interventions
The aim of this study was to compare the acute effects of velocity-based training (VBT), traditional strength training (TSG) and a non- strength control condition (CG) on sprint performance in trained...
Lightweight deep models based on domain adaptation and network pruning for breast cancer HER2 scoring: IHC vs. H&E histopathological images
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer is an aggressive cancer type that requires special diagnosis and treatment methods. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining effective...
Correction: Frequent hemodialysis versus standard hemodialysis for people with kidney failure: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Carpal tunnel syndrome and occupational co-exposure to biomechanical factors and neurotoxic chemicals using job-exposure matrices and self-reported exposure: Findings from the Constances cohort
Objective To study the association between occupational co-exposure to biomechanical risk factors, potentially neurotoxic chemicals and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in a large cohort of French workers...
Risk prediction model for post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (PEP) is the most common and clinically significant complication of ERCP, with an incidence of 3.5–9.7% in general populatio...
Gene profiles of peripheral white blood cells as potential predictors of pregnancy in embryo-recipient heifers
The bovine endometrium undergoes cellular, molecular, and functional changes to support embryo survival and development to term. These changes involve a finely coordinated series of events at both loc...