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M-ReDet: A mamba-based method for remote sensing ship object detection and fine-grained recognition
Ship object detection and fine-grained recognition of remote sensing images are hot topics in remote sensing image processing, with applications in fishing vessel operation command, merchant ship navi...
Analysis of blood screening strategies and their efficacy among voluntary blood donors in a region of East China
Objective In this study, we aimed to analyze the blood screening detection strategies employed for voluntary blood donation in a specific region of East China and evaluate the efficacy of the blood sa...
Spatiotemporal characteristics and optimization strategies of land use and land resource carrying capacity in the three gorges reservoir region (1986–2020)
Studying land use changes caused by human economic activities is beneficial for sustainable growth, making it a global research hotspot. In this study, we used Landsat Thematic Mapper images and stati...
BM-MSCs mitigate lung injury in a rat model of decompression sickness
Decompression sickness is a fatal disease worldwide. Therefore, to find a prophylactic modality for decompression sickness is urgently required. Bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells exhibit effe...
Non-surgical treatments for post-burn scars: A network meta-analysis
Background and aim Post-burn scarring is a prevalent condition, and the existing non-surgical treatments exhibit varying degrees of efficacy. There is limited evidence available to determine the effec...
Association between household second-hand smoke and low birth weight in sub-Saharan Africa
Background The reduction of maternal and child morbidity and mortality is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (especially goal 3 – wellbeing of mothers and children) in sub-Sahar...
The effect of telerehabilitation on activity performance and participation in daily life in children with developmental coordination disorder: A randomized controlled trial
Background Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that adversely impacts motor skills, sensory processing, and daily activity participation. Telerehabilitation has...
Facilitators and barriers of Community Case management of Malaria implementation in Homabay, Busia and Kakamega Counties, Kenya
Background Community Case management of malaria (CCMm) is a strategy used in malaria-endemic areas to reduce malaria morbidity and mortality. CCMm involves providing malaria diagnosis and treatment wi...
Factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 RNAemia development at COVID-19 diagnosis
Objectives SARS-CoV-2 RNAemia at diagnosis is associated with mortality. The aims were to identify factors associated with the development of RNAemia. Methods Multicenter COVID-19 cohort study was c...
Eyes in the sky: Drone monitoring of the largest gharial and mugger populations in the East Rapti River, Chitwan National Park
Drone-based aerial monitoring can play a pivotal role in scaling up efforts to monitor species at risk. In this study, we assessed the population size, occupancy, and spatial interactions of gharials...
Investigating the role of FOX gene family in development and stress response in Labeo rohita: A multi-faceted analysis of phylogeny and genome characterization
The forkhead box (FOX) gene family of transcription factors regulates muscle development, immune responses, and metabolic processes across species. Despite extensive studies on FOX genes in other orga...
An improved YOLOv8s-based UAV target detection algorithm
At present, the low-altitude economy is booming, and the application of drones has shown explosive growth, injecting new vitality into economic development. UAVs will face complex environmental percep...
Burden of digestive system neoplasms in middle-aged and elderly adults: Temporal trends and geographic disparities (1990–2021)
Objective This study aims to comprehensively analyze the temporal trends and geographic disparities in the burden of seven digestive system neoplasms—esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, colon and rectu...
Global burden and trends of age-related and other hearing loss: A 32-year analysis and future projections based on the GBD 2021
Background To evaluate the global, regional, and national burdens of and trends in age-related and other hearing loss (ARoHL) from 1990–2021 based on the Global Burden of Disease 2021 database. Meth...
Invasive candidiasis following lung transplant: An Assessment of impact utilizing a national insurance claims cohort
Introduction Lung transplant recipients (LTRs) are susceptible to invasive candidiasis (IC). This study aimed to assess the incidence, risk factors, and impact of IC on mortality in LTRs using a natio...
Epidemiology of liver cancer in Kazakhstan: data from the Unified National Electronic Health System, 2014–2023
Background Liver cancer is the third-deadliest cancer globally, significantly affecting the Asian population, which accounts for 70% of cases. Despite these numbers, the burden of liver cancer in Cent...
A cross-sectional study of COVID-19 testing and disclosure hesitancy: The role of responsibility attribution in South Korea
Efficient and effective public health surveillance during epidemics relies heavily on active and voluntary public participation, including timely COVID-19 testing and disclosure of results to contacts...
Fine-scale associational effects: Single plant neighbours can alter susceptibility of focal plants to herbivores
The neighbourhood of plants in a patch can shape vulnerability of focal plants to herbivores, known as an associational effect. Associational effects of plant neighbourhoods are widely recognised. But...
Integrative molecular network analysis of genetic risk factors to infer biomarkers and therapeutic targets for rheumatoid arthritis
Background Understanding the interplay between genetic risk factors and molecular pathways in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is essential for developing effective treatments. This study aims to utilize gen...
Blue and fin whales in the Northern Mariana Islands: Their call characteristics and occurrence
Many baleen whale vocalizations are species-, or even population-specific and can be used to monitor their occurrence. Although baleen whale occurrence has been well studied in parts of the Pacific Oc...
Do regional trade agreements increase technology complexity of digital service export trade? Evidence from digital intellectual property rules
Based on the technology complexity data of bilateral digital service exports of 64 representative economies in the world from 2010 to 2021, this paper uses the gravity model to explore the heterogeneo...
Migrant-friendly maternity care in Montreal, Canada: A cross-sectional study on migrant women’s care perspectives
Objective We assessed the extent to which recommended migrant-friendly maternity care (MFMC) components were provided to recently-arrived international migrants giving birth in Montreal, Canada, and t...
Assessment of the psychometric properties of self-management measurement instruments for individuals with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review protocol
Context and objectives The type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) negatively impacts patients’ quality of life, affecting their physical and mental functioning as well as social relationships. Self-managemen...
Syndemic interactions between HIV/AIDS, mental health conditions, and non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review of contributing factors
Introduction The syndemic framework provides a critical lens for understanding the complex interplay between HIV/AIDS, mental health (MH) conditions, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa. Th...
A lightweight cross-scale feature fusion model based on YOLOv8 for defect detection in sewer pipeline
Sewer pipeline defect detection is a critical task for ensuring the normal operation of urban infrastructure. However, the sewer environment often presents challenges such as multi-scale defects, comp...