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A Model to guide force-based manipulation research and practice
Introduction Manual therapies are forms of force-based manipulations (FBM) and involve the application of mechanical force to the outside of the body with therapeutic intent. The United States Nationa...
Strengthening excellence in agricultural sciences education through mentorship systems for undergraduate students to promote sustainable agricultural development
The study examines the role of mentorship in delivering high-quality undergraduate education in the agricultural sciences, and to find ways to improve mentorship systems in agricultural science educat...
EEG Sonification improves sleep staging performance in novice stagers
Sleep staging is a critical tool used in research and clinical settings to evaluate and diagnose sleep conditions; however, sleep staging is labor intensive and may be challenging for inexperienced pr...
Happy or not? An investigative study on well-being and anhedonia in everyday life
Anhedonia, the inability to experience pleasure or interest in activities, is a key symptom across various psychiatric disorders, including depression. It links to poor quality of life, higher suicide...
The role of structural connectivity on brain function through a Markov model of signal transmission
Structure determines function. However, this universal theme in biology has been surprisingly difficult to observe in human brain neuroimaging data. Here, we link structure to function by hypothesizin...
Investigation of gate dielectric interface on contact resistance of short channel organic thin film transistors (OTFT)
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the interfacial properties on the performance of organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) with a hybrid dielectric of Al2O3/PVP compared to s...
Correction: Analysis of coupling in geographic information systems based on WASPAS method for bipolar complex fuzzy linguistic Aczel-Alsina power aggregation operators
Correction: Scoping review and interpretation of myofascial pain/fibromyalgia syndrome: An attempt to assemble a medical puzzle
Factors associated with aspirin resistance in diabetic patients: A metabolic and inflammatory profile analysis
Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is strongly linked to both first-time and recurrent atherosclerotic thrombotic events. Although aspirin (ASA) is commonly used to prevent cardiovascular diseases, stu...
Habitat prioritization for bat conservation: A case study in Vietnam
Bats play a vital role in ecosystems through providing essential functions and services, such as pollination and pest control, but they face many threats from anthropogenic activities, climate change,...
Can octopus embryos and juveniles contend with heatwaves?
Heatwaves are emerging climatological threats intensifying by climate change, that pose unprecedented challenges to thermally sensitive marine species. This study investigated the physiological and me...
An innovative submucosal filler for esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection: A porcine model study (with video)
Background Esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) a more challenging procedure. Numerous studies have explored submucosal injection materials from diverse perspectives....
Practice of opportunistic cervical cancer screening and health education among health workers in Ogun State, Nigeria: A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators
Background The burden of cervical cancer is highest in low- and middle-income countries. In Nigeria, where organized cervical cancer screening programs are lacking, opportunistic screening during mate...
Weight and body composition outcomes with liraglutide in individuals with well-treated hypothyroidism: A retrospective case-control study
Background Hypothyroidism is associated with weight gain. Although levothyroxine therapy restores thyroid hormone levels, its impact on weight loss is modest. Whether individuals with appropriately tr...
Correction: A d factor? Understanding trait distractibility and its relationships with ADHD symptomatology and hyperfocus
The effect of angiotensin receptor blockers on peripheral artery disease progression: A retrospective cohort study in Jordan
Background Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common atherosclerotic vascular condition associated with many complications. The specific effect of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) on the short-t...
AI-assisted discovery of potent FGFR1 inhibitors via virtual screening and in silico analysis
Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) is recognized as an oncogene that fosters tumor development, playing a vital role in cancer progression. This has established it as a promising target for c...
Optimizing clinical prediction model for new-onset atrial fibrillation in critically ill patient: Based on machine learning
Background New-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) increases the risk of embolism and sudden death in critically ill patients; however, limited data exist attempting to identify modifiable risk factors a...
Method validation and measurement uncertainty estimation of pesticide residues in Okra by GC/HPLC
Reliability and accuracy of an analytical method is ensured by method validation technique. The present study was aimed to optimize and validate a rapid, reliable and accurate method for quantitativel...
Effect of preoperative virtual reality cartoon viewing on postoperative pain and anxiety in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy: A randomized controlled trial
Objective Surgery causes anxiety in children and negatively affects postoperative pain control. Various distraction methods, such as virtual reality (VR), have been shown to reduce anxiety levels and...
Verifying the accuracy of Japanese version of the pediatric delirium assessment scale: SOS-PD and the high accuracy of family assessments of pediatric delirium
Background Detecting pediatric delirium in critically ill children is important. The Sophia Observation withdrawal Symptoms and Delirium scale (SOS-PD) is a tool for assessing both pediatric delirium...
Does adoption of the rice–crayfish co-culture model improve farmers’ income?
This study empirically assesses the income effects of the rice–crayfish co-culture model using endogenous switching regression (ESR) and mediation models, based on survey data from 1,058 farm househol...
Case-based reasoning for emergency response planning of coal mine gas explosion accidents
Gas explosions in coal mines pose a serious threat to miner safety and operational sustainability, often resulting in significant casualties and production losses. To address the deficiencies in emerg...