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An integrated blockchain and IPFS-based solution for secure and efficient source code repository hosting using middleman approach
Centralized version control systems (VCS) are vital for software development but pose risks of data loss and ownership disputes. While blockchain offers a decentralized alternative, existing solutions...
Survival of dental implants in irradiated head and neck cancer patients compared to non-irradiated patients: An umbrella review
Background: There is an increasing demand for oral rehabilitation in patients undergoing irradiation for head and neck cancer treatment. Although radiotherapy appears to adversely affect implanted ora...
A scoping review of innovations that promote interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in primary care for older adults living with age-related chronic disease in rural areas
Background and objectives An aging population and associated multi-morbid chronic diseases (CDs) require comprehensive health care across multiple disciplines. Literature suggests interprofessional co...
Smartphone use on the toilet and the risk of hemorrhoids
Smartphones are ubiquitous in daily life, with many people now using them while sitting on the toilet. Despite anecdotal evidence that length of time spent on the toilet is a risk factor for hemorrhoi...
Correction: Perceived barriers to physical activity and their predictors among adults in the Central Region in Saudi Arabia: Gender differences and cultural aspects
Assessing the burden of severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy or hyperemesis gravidarum and the associated use and experiences of medication treatments: An Australian consumer survey
Background There is little data on contemporary patterns of antiemetic use or women’s experiences when using such agents in the treatment of severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) or hyperemesi...
Validity of the German version of the Stay Independent Questionnaire applied by telephone interview: A diagnostic accuracy study
Background Mobility limitations are among the most common functional problems in older people. Repeated falls can lead to injuries and fractures, trigger or intensify concerns of falling, and contribu...
Virtual Reality in Awake brain Surgery (VIRAS) stage I: Proof of concept and tolerance validation during scheduled orthopedic surgery
Introduction The VIRAS (Virtual Reality in Awake Surgery) project is a two-stage, adaptive study. Its goal is to demonstrate the tolerance of the virtual reality (VR) headset for performing cognitive...
Plastispheres as reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance: Insights from metagenomic analyses across aquatic environments
Evidence suggests that plastic particles from various environments can accumulate harmful microorganisms and carry bacteria with antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs). The so-called “plastisphere” mig...
Metagenomic profiling of the insect-specific virome in non-urban mosquitoes (Culicidae: Culicinae) from Colombia’s Northern inter-Andean valleys
Hematophagous mosquitoes are major vectors of diverse pathogens and serve as bioindicators in tropical ecosystems, yet their virome in non-urban Neotropical regions remains poorly characterized. We an...
The antiadipogenic effect of the pentacyclic triterpenoid isoarborinol is mediated by LKB1-AMPK activation
Obesity and overweight are two highly prevalent conditions worldwide, which can lead to death or produce chronic and degenerative diseases. The search for alternative therapies to control these morbid...
Identification of immune-related biomarkers associated with allergic rhinitis and development of a sample diagnostic model
This study was designed to identify immune-related biomarkers associated with allergic rhinitis (AR) and construct a robust a diagnostic model. Two datasets (GSE5010 and GSE50223) were downloaded from...
Hidden community interlayer spillover detection in financial multilayer networks: Generalization of hierarchical clustering to multilayer networks
Interdependent networks structurally influence each other so that the source network imposes hidden community structures into the target network. We propose a mathematical model so that when introduci...
Redefining player roles in professional women’s basketball: From traditional positions to functional profiles
The analysis of box-score performance indicators has traditionally been used to classify player roles in women’s basketball based on the five conventional positions: point guard, shooting guard, small...
How loneliness relates to health, wellbeing, quality of life, and healthcare resource utilisation and costs across multiple age groups in the UK
Increasing evidence of its detrimental impact has brought loneliness to the forefront of public health in recent years. Loneliness has been recognised as a cross-cutting theme for Healthy Ageing by th...
Effect of planned preoperative oral care implemented at least 2 weeks before surgery on postoperative infections: A single-center retrospective observational study
This study aimed to investigate whether initiating oral care more than 2 weeks before surgery could prevent postoperative infections, particularly pneumonia. This retrospective observational study ana...
Social determinants of health in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) older adults: Impact of socioeconomic disadvantage on inpatient hospitalizations
Introduction Little is known about the impact of socioeconomic disadvantage on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) older adults (≥50 years). The a...
Cheminformatics-based screening and evaluation of phytochemicals as CDK2 inhibitors in colorectal cancer therapy
Colorectal cancer (CRC) poses a significant global health issue. It ranks as the third most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Among the molecular factors dri...
The formation mechanism of “sports fandom circle” in the digital media era: An analysis from the perspective of fan emotional dynamic development
The rise of the “sports fandom circle” has become a significant phenomenon in the digital media era, reshaping the emotional and social dynamics of sports fan communities. This study employs grounded...
Pre-hatching social interactions mediated by acoustic signals. Dynamics of click emission and hatching synchronization in birds
The present paper analyzes the sounds emitted by pre-hatching chicks, focusing on those named as “clicks,” which are thought to mediate pre-hatching social interactions and hatching synchronization. R...
Sex differences in performance and pacing in the greatest Quintuple Iron ultra-triathlon race in history: The IUTA World Championship 2024 in France
Background Pacing in ultra-triathlon has been investigated by analyzing lap times from Double to Deca Iron ultra-triathlon for World Cup races but not for a World Championship. The present study aimed...
Recovery strategy of fault distribution network considering collaborative optimization of recovery and repair
For the fault recovery and emergency repair after multiple faults in the distribution network, this paper proposes a fault distribution network recovery strategy considering the collaborative optimiza...
Genomic regions and candidate genes associated with seed nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur accumulation identified in the soybean ‘Forrest’ by ‘Williams 82’ RIL population
Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S) are essential nutrients for plant health. Deficiencies in N, P, or S in plants lead to lower seed production and seed quality in grain crops, including soy...
Retraction: The ING4 Binding with p53 and Induced p53 Acetylation were Attenuated by Human Papillomavirus 16 E6
AI-driven analysis of diabetes risk determinants in U.S. adults: Exploring disease prevalence and health factors
Background Diabetes remains a major public health concern in the United States, with a complex interplay of behavioral, demographic, and clinical risk factors. This study aims to identify the three be...