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Exploring educational hypogamy among women in urban and rural China: Insights from random forest machine learning
Background Educational hypogamy, where women marry men with lower educational attainment, reflects evolving gender roles and societal norms. In China, the rapid expansion of education, coupled with pe...
Analysis of flavor formation and metabolite changes during production of Double-Layer Steamed Milk Custard made from buffalo milk
Double-Layer Steamed Milk Custard (DLSMC) is a famous traditional Chinese dessert. This study aimed to analyze the flavor and the changes in metabolites during different stages of DLSMC preparation, i...
A study of the effects of job insecurity on organizational citizenship behavior based on the chained mediating effects of emotional exhaustion and organizational identification
Objectives This study aimed to explore the influence mechanism of job insecurity on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Specifically, it sought to examine the chained mediating role of emotiona...
Effects of aging and risk-taking behaviors on fatal injuries among old motorcyclists in Taiwan: Evidence from 2011 to 2022
Background and objectives Fatality rates of motor vehicle crashes among the old population have risen, primarily in association with age-related declines in health and functional abilities. Comparativ...
Multi-objective optimizing spring placement and stiffness in slider-crank mechanisms for enhanced dynamic parameters
The slider-crank mechanism (SCM) is fundamental to various mechanical systems. However, optimizing its dynamic performance remains a pressing challenge due to excessive torque, joint reactions, and en...
A structural equation modeling approach to examine determinants of nutritional status in Palestinian children 6–59 months
Background Undernutrition remains a persistent public health concern among young children in Palestine, shaped by a range of socioeconomic and dietary factors. This study applies a Structural Equation...
ACG-SFE: Adaptive cluster-guided simple, fast, and efficient feature selection for high-dimensional microarray data in binary classification
Advances in data collection have resulted in an exponential growth of high-dimensional microarray datasets for binary classification in bioinformatics and medical diagnostics. These datasets generally...
Rapid label-free identification of seven bacterial species using microfluidics, single-cell time-lapse phase-contrast microscopy, and deep learning-based image and video classification
For effective treatment of bacterial infections, it is essential to identify the species causing the infection as early as possible. Current methods typically require hours of overnight culturing of a...
Exploration of the decontamination of common nonmetallic materials by Ce(IV)/HNO3
With the rapid development of the nuclear medicine business worldwide, the removal of iodine-131 from specific contaminated environments to protect public health has important application prospects. I...
The association between limiting longstanding illness and serious psychological distress in adolescents: A secondary analysis of the UK Millennium Cohort Study
Background Previous studies have shown associations between specific limiting longstanding illnesses and mental health difficulties using cross-sectional studies in the UK. This study explored the ass...
Recreational screen time and adolescents’ school adjustment based on latent profile analysis: The mediating role of perceived physical health
This study surveyed 12529 adolescents and employed latent profile analysis to explore the types of adolescents’ school adjustment. Multiple linear regression and the Bootstrap method were used to inve...
Improvement of mask R-CNN and deep learning for defect detection and segmentation in electronic products
With the rapid development of industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing, defect detection of electronic products has become crucial in the production process. Traditional defect detection me...
Sedimentary and reservoir characterization of wandering braided river: a case of the Xiashihezi Formation 1 member in Shilijiakhan west zone, Hangjinqi, Northern Ordos Basin
The Ordos Basin’s Hangjinqi Shiligahan west zone Xiashihezi Formation 1 Member gas reservoir exhibits significant exploration and development potential. However, its sedimentation and reservoir charac...
Unveiling the mechanism of Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth in treating heat illnesses via network pharmacology and molecular simulation
Background Heat illness is a dangerous condition marked by a widespread inflammatory response. Although Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth and its derivatives are clinically used, their mechanisms remai...
Risk factors for Overweight/Obesity among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy: An ambidirectional cohort study at a tertiary health facility in Zambia
Background Overweight and obesity are major concerns among people living with HIV (PLWH), particularly those on integrase inhibitors, as they elevate the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, long...
Electrochemical grooving of tube inner walls with emphasis on feed strategy and multi-pass effects on material removal and groove geometry
Electrochemical (EC) grooving minimises tool wear and residual stress when machining hard-to-cut tube materials. This study examines how the number of passes and tool feed direction affect material re...
Estimating the associations between women’s maltreatment in childhood and inflammatory biomarker levels prior to and during pregnancy
Background Maternal childhood maltreatment has been associated with higher risk of adverse neurodevelopment in offspring. Chronic systemic inflammation has been associated with childhood maltreatment...
The effect of mobile phone addiction on sleep procrastination in adolescents: The longitudinal mediating role of physical activity behavior
Purpose This study explores the impact of adolescent mobile phone addiction on sleep delay and analyzes the longitudinal mediating role of physical activity behavior. It provides a reference for culti...
Association of missense variant DCLRE1B rs3761936 with breast and cervical cancer risk—A case-control study
Background Overexpression of rs3761936 of DCLRE1B gene has been observed in both breast cancer and cervical cancer patients. To justify the association of this polymorphism with these cancers, we perf...
A systematic review using a multi-layered criteria framework for assessing the validity and reliability of velocity monitoring devices in resistance training
Background Velocity-Based Training (VBT) is an emerging method in resistance training for objectively prescribing and monitoring training intensity and neuromuscular function. Given its growing popula...
Optimizing recombinant mini proinsulin production via response surface method and microbioreactor screening
The increasing demand for efficient recombinant insulin production necessitates the development of scalable, high-yield, and cost-effective bioprocesses. In this study, we engineered a novel mini-proi...
3-O-acetylrubiarbonol B preferentially targets EGFR and MET over rubiarbonol B to inhibit NSCLC cell growth
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths, remaining a significant challenge in terms of early detection, effective treatment, and improving patient surv...
The Dino Study: Rationale and protocol for a randomized controlled trial of the Incredible Years Dinosaur Program with daily assessments
Background Children with conduct problems vary considerably in how they respond to behavioral interventions. Although group-based, child-focused programs are increasingly implement...
Unraveling the functional landscape of ATRA- and DMSO-differentiated HL-60 cells
The short lifespan of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) in vitro poses challenges, as their limited viability restricts functional assays and experimental manipulations. The HL-60 cell line serves...
Artificial intelligence-based CT histogram parameters differentiating bronchiolar adenoma and lung adenocarcinomas: A two-center study
Purpose Bronchiolar adenoma (BA) is a rare benign pulmonary neoplasm originating from the bronchial mucosal epithelium and mimics lung adenocarcinoma (LAC) both radiographically and microscopically. T...