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Latent profile analysis of clinical nurses’ reflective ability in relation to dual work stress
Objective The aim of this study is to identify the latent profiles of reflective ability in clinical nurses and examine their association with dual work stress. Methods A cross-sectional survey was...
Exogenous application of hormones and chemicals to mitigate heat stress in strawberry under tropical summer conditions
Resilience of Strawberries in tropical and subtropical climates, including Bangladesh, faces severe challenges due to rising summer temperatures and sporadic heatwaves exacerbated by climate change. T...
Association between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bruxism: A systematic review protocol
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by the primary symptoms of inattention, disorganization, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. Bruxism is a r...
Retraction: Research on risk identification of manufacturing enterprises’ Internet strategic transformation
Explainable AI to unveil cellular autophagy dynamics
Autophagy is a fundamental intracellular renovation process vital for maintaining cellular homeostasis through the degradation and recycling of damaged components. It is implicated in numerous patholo...
Physical harms in colorectal cancer screening: An overview of the reporting in systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials
Objective To assess the comprehensiveness of the reporting of physical harms in colorectal cancer screening programmes (CRCSPs) in randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews (SRs). D...
From self-interest to collective action: The role of defaults in governing common resources
Managing shared resources requires balancing personal profit and sustainability. This paper reports on a behavioural experiment testing how extraction defaults—either pro-social or exploitative—impact...
Top-down norms and psychological empowerment: Explaining Chinese public acceptance of autonomous driving
This study explains Chinese public acceptance of autonomous driving (n = 412) through subjective norms, personal norms, and psychological empowerment (cognitive, emotional, behavioral). Using covarian...
Spatiotemporal disparity of breast cancer incidence in Iranian female populations at the district level from 2000 to 2021: Bayesian disease mapping
Introduction While trends in breast cancer incidence in Iran are generally monitored at the national level, little is known about subnational variations in these trends. This study aimed to assess the...
Optimizing canine T cell activation, expansion, and transduction
Dogs are becoming an important model for human cancers, and successfully troubleshooting issues with genetically modified T cell immunotherapy for round cell and solid neoplasms in dogs provides a uni...
Micropropagation and somaclonal variation in Iranian genotypes of garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Garlic is an important bulb vegetable which is used for both culinary and medical purposes worldwide. In vitro propagation is considered a promising technic for production and conservation of disease-...
An updated vocal repertoire of wild adult bonobos (Pan paniscus)
Research over the last 20 years has shed important light on the vocal behaviour of our closest living relatives, bonobos and chimpanzees, but mostly relies on qualitative vocal repertoires, for which...
Active control of flexible spacecraft in orbit based on partial differential equations
Flexible spacecraft possess the ability to adapt to complex environments and use energy more efficiently, offering enhanced flexibility and stability in space missions, particularly in tasks with sign...
Predicting the future risk and outcomes of severe heart failure and coronary artery disease with machine learning in the UK Biobank Cohort
Background In order to seriously impact the global burden of heart failure (HF) and coronary artery disease (CAD), identifying at-risk individuals as early as possible is vital. Risk calculator tools...
Atelocollagen exhibits superior performance compared to growth factors in upregulating proteins associated with tendon healing
Purpose We aimed to compare the effects of atelocollagen (AC) and individual growth factors on the expression of key molecular markers associated with tendon healing....
Insights into impact of polar protic and aprotic solvents on bioactive features of 3-(Dimethylaminomethyl)-5-nitroindole: A DFT study and molecular dynamics simulations
Polar protic and aprotic solvents can effectively simulate the maturation of breast carcinoma cells. Herein, the influence of polar protic solvents (water and ethanol) and aprotic solvents (acetone an...
A scoping review of women’s experiences and barriers in automated vehicle research
Automated vehicles (AVs) have the potential to enhance transportation for all, but current research suggests that women remain less engaged and more hesitant toward their adoption. This scoping review...
Fatal Toxoplasma gondii COUG strain infections in southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis): New insight on contributing factors and parasite serotyping
Fatal infections with the rare COUG strain of the zoonotic parasite Toxoplasma gondii were recently detected for the first time in four southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) exhibiting severe pr...
A qualitative study to investigate pharmacovigilance systems in Dubai hospitals
Background Ensuring the safety of medications is a significant public health priority, with developed countries implementing robust pharmacovigilance programs. Despite this, healthcare providers conti...
Wellbeing across the American Nations: First Settler Effects influence traditional and existential wellness
This study investigates the “First Settler Wellness Effect,” exploring how cultural geography impacts traditional wellness (physical health, social relationships, and financial stability) and existent...
Prolonged length of stays and its associated factors among pediatric surgical patients in Oromia, Central part of Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Background Pediatric surgical diseases are conditions that require surgery in children to save lives, prevent disability, or provide palliative care. Surgeries can be major or minor based on factors l...
Investigating the role of family members in postnatal care: Evidence from mother-caregiver dyads in India
Objectives In this study, we examine the dynamics of birthing women relative to other family members in making caregiving decisions about postpartum maternal and infant care in four states in India. S...
Impact of depression, anxiety, and COVID-19 diagnosis on social isolation trajectories during the pandemic: A 3-year prospective cohort study
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has profoundly affected physical and mental health. Since the onset of the pandemic, the prevalence of depression and anxiety has significan...
Correction: Simulated larvae dispersion of the invasive sun-coral (Tubastrea spp.) along Rio de Janeiro’s coast: The role of submesoscale filaments on offshore transport and connectivity
Determinants of sexually transmitted infection-related care-seeking behavior among reproductive-age women in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel analysis
Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health threats in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Delay in seeking care is a significant barrier for the prevention and control of STI...