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Altercentrism and a change in perspective on the self: The relationships of visuospatial perspective-taking with rumination and mindfulness
Rumination, a dysfunctional way of thinking, can be counteracted by mindfulness. One leading mechanism through which mindfulness works is a change in perspective on the self, i.e., looking at one’s ow...
Modeling and application of production metering for electric pump wells without downhole pressure measurement devices
To address the issues of low frequency and high costs associated with the current manual production measurement for ESP wells in the Tarim Oilfield, a study was conducted to develop a digital producti...
Environmental DNA from peck marks shows potential for non‑invasive monitoring of woodpeckers
Monitoring species’ occurrences is essential for understanding ecosystem dynamics, tracking biodiversity changes, and guiding conservation efforts. Traditional monitoring methods, such as visual surve...
The effects of viewing visual artwork on patients, staff, and visitors in healthcare settings: A scoping review
Background The integration of visual art in healthcare settings has been demonstrated to contribute to well-being. However, the impact of visual arts in healthcare has been primarily evaluated among p...
Effects of Pilates combined with breathing exercise on lung function, body posture and postural stability among female college students: A randomized controlled trial
Objective This study aimed to explore the effects of Pilates combined with breathing exercise on lung function, body posture, and postural stability among female university students. Methods A total...
Research on the “Privacy Paradox” behaviors of online users from the perspective of attitude ambivalence: ERPs evidence
The “privacy paradox” phenomenon and its explanations are becoming impediments to the correct identification of user privacy attitudes, and understanding the link between privacy attitude instability...
Common molecular links and therapeutic insights between type 2 diabetes and kidney cancer
Introduction Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is considered as a risk factor for kidney cancer (KC). However, so far, there is no study in the literature that has explored genetic factors through which T2D drive...
Updating understanding of real-world adverse events associated with omeprazole
Background This study aims to assess the adverse events (AEs) and safety profile of omeprazole, a widely used proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for acid-related diseases. Despite being a first-line treatmen...
Multidimensional profiling of rugby league players: A systematic scoping review and expert Delphi consensus
Player profiling can aid talent identification and development by highlighting strengths and weaknesses, and evaluating training interventions. However, there is currently no consensus in rugby league...
Estimating CO2 emissions due to present and future suborbital space tourism industry
Estimating and predicting CO2 emissions are the keys to achieving the overall greenhouse gas emission goals for 2030 and 2050. Recent surges in space tourism have generated significant interest and co...
Eliciting initial programme theories for a health research capacity strengthening initiative targeting African universities: A realist synthesis
There is a growing call for theory-driven evaluation approaches to health research capacity strengthening (HRCS) interventions. Specifically, realist evaluation has gained wide attention given its res...
Healthcare access and socio-demographic determinants of estimated 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases in Indonesia: A population-based study
Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Indonesia. Despite the importance of identifying individuals at high risk of CVDs for Indonesian health pl...
Deep learning-based spatial analysis on tumor and immune cells of pathology images predicts MIBC prognosis
Objective Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is a highly aggressive disease with a poor prognosis. This study aims to explore the correlation between the spatial distribution of lymphocyte aggregat...
“Two shots for life. HPV-vaccination at your school”. Co-creation of a complex intervention to reduce ethnic inequity in childhood HPV-vaccination in Denmark
Background Despite free access to HPV-vaccination, adolescents with an ethnic minority background have an overall lower vaccination coverage due to various barriers needed to be accommodated in a targ...
Ribitol treatment rescues dystroglycanopathy mice with common L276I mutation
Matriglycan of alpha dystroglycan (α-DG) serves as a receptor for extracellular matrix proteins. Hypoglycosylation of α-DG underlies specific types of muscular dystrophy, dystroglycanopathy. Fukutin R...
How do supervisor-student relationship affect anxiety of graduate students? ——The mediating role of research self-efficacy and the moderating role of mindset
Objective In China, the number of graduate students continues to increase, and graduate education is developing rapidly. However, mental health issues among graduate students are widespread. Self-effi...
Transcriptome sequencing reveals the evolutionary histories and gene expression evolution in two related Pagurus species
Pagurus lanuginosus (De Haan, 1833–1850) and Pagurus maculosus (Komai and Imafuku, 1996) are two closely related species of the genus Pagurus, generally referred to as “right-handed hermit crabs”. Pre...
Correction: Morphological multiparameter filtration and persistent homology in mitochondrial image analysis
The role of cyclic di-GMP in biomaterial-associated infections caused by commensal Escherichia coli
Biofilms are protective structures that bacteria use to evade the immune system and resist antibiotics, leading to complications in medical treatments, especially with implanted devices. The molecule...
Correction: Critical timing: Impact of delays to surgery on prognosis in stage I-II non-small cell lung cancer
Task-oriented training in stroke rehabilitation: Qualitative study on perspectives and challenges among Pakistani physiotherapists
Objective The aim of the study is to explore how Pakistani physiotherapists integrate Task Oriented Training (TOT) in stroke rehabilitation, categorizing its use across motor function, cognitive rehab...
Genome-Wide identification and salt stress-responsive expression dynamics of the HMGR gene family in Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa
Terpenoids are critical components of plant environmental adaptation mechanisms. They also exhibit significant therapeutic potential in herbal medicine. 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase...
Qualities of music-evoked autobiographical memories are associated with auditory features of the memory-evoking music
Studies of music-evoked autobiographical memories (MEAMs) show that music is a potent cue for retrieving vivid and self-relevant memories. However, whether and how musical features are able to predict...
Nutrient profiling and degree of food processing of child-targeted packaged foods in Türkiye: An urgent call for policy action
This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional quality and degree of processing of packaged foods and beverages marketed to children in Türkiye using nutrient profiling models and the NOVA classificatio...
Patterns of multimorbidity in older adults with multiple myeloma: An analysis of SEER-Medicare
Objective Multimorbidity influences the management of symptoms, treatment, and health outcomes for older adults with multiple myeloma. Our study characterized patient profiles defined by discrete chro...