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The effect of physical exercise on cardiopulmonary fitness in burn patients: A meta-analysis
Objective Cardiopulmonary dysfunction in burn patients is typically caused by both the burn injury and smoke inhalation. Normally presenting with symptoms such as dyspnea, decreased exercise tolerance...
Identifying trends in reporting on the ethical treatment of insects in research
Transparent reporting on the ethical treatment of research animals (e.g., implementation of the 3Rs, replace, reduce, and refine) is recommended when publishing in peer-reviewed literature. This is me...
Urine metabolomic changes in cats with renal disease or calcium oxalate uroliths
Two common problems in the urinary system of cats are renal disease (RD) and calcium oxalate (CaOx) stones. The objective of this study was to assess urine metabolomic parameters of cats with these di...
Enhancing english oral translation through cross-modal learning and synchronous optimization
Oral translation in English serves as a critical conduit for international communication and cultural exchange. However, the prevalent variations in pronunciation and the rapid pace of spoken language...
Retraction: Wasp venom peptide improves the proapoptotic activity of alendronate sodium in A549 lung cancer cells
CRISPR/Cas9 mediated ENT2 gene knockout altered purine catabolic pathway and induced apoptosis in colorectal cell lines
Although purine metabolism is one of the most impacted pathways in colorectal cancer (CRC), little is known about the role of equilibrative nucleoside transporter 2 (ENT2) in CRC development and its a...
Emotion regulation and perceptions of academic stress as key predictors of academic motivation in second language learning
Motivation, as a driving force of human behavior, is influenced by various psychological factors. Among these, emotion regulation and perceptions of academic stress have received limited attention in...
Modeling and analyzing V2V communication limitations impacts on connected and automated vehicle platoons
Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) platooning, enabled by Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication, promises significant improvements in traffic safety, throughput, and energy efficiency. However, co...
Use of a predictor cue during a speech sound discrimination task in a Cntnap2 knockout rat model of autism
Autism is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that despite its complex etiology, is marked by deficits in prediction that manifest in a variety of domains including social interactions, communication...
Impact of technological turbulence and competitive intensity on employee job performance: The role of workplace digitalization and job crafting
Following the “environment-behavior-performance” paradigm, we aim to examine how the environment influences employee behavior and job performance. We subdivide the environment into the organizational...
Direct real-time RT-PCR for the detection of dengue virus from patient serum in Lao PDR
Introduction Dengue fever is a growing global concern with an estimated 100–400 million infections every year and rising mortality over the past decade. In 2017, 40,000 deaths were attributed to dengu...
Effect of finerenone on urinary protein and inflammatory factor levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with diabetic kidney disease
Aims This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of finerenone in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in the real-world medical setting and explore the underlying mechanism of i...
Effect of psychological interventions on outcomes for caregivers of hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients: Protocol for a systematic review and planned meta-analysis
Caregivers of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) recipients bear significant responsibilities involving commitment to be available 24/7, up to at least 100 days post-transplant or longer, and t...
Validation of the Thai short form of the Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire
Introduction The short form of the Attitudes to Ageing Questionnaire was developed to provide a brief, efficient assessment of attitudes toward ageing among older individuals, but requiring less time...
Unsupervised fake news detection on social media using hybrid Gaussian Mixture Model
The rise of social media has revolutionized information dissemination, creating new opportunities but also significant challenges. One such challenge is the proliferation of fake news, which undermine...
Evaluation of the contemporary cultural landscape based on multi-dimensional value coupling: Case study on the Grand Canal, Hangzhou section
In the context of building the Grand Canal National Cultural Park, the heritage conservation of the Grand Canal has entered a new stage since its inscription as a World Heritage site. Scientifically e...
Knowledge and preventive barriers towards conducting systematic review among undergraduate medical students of Arab countries: A multi country online survey
Background Systematic reviews (SR) provide the highest level of evidence in research. Medical students are encouraged to learn how to conduct SR, yet barriers to engaging in these reviews need to be i...
Effects of a personalized or generic three-dimensional tumoral kidney model on patient experience and caregiver-patient interactions, before and after partial nephrectomy, a randomized trial (Rein 3D Print Personalize—UroCCR 114)
Introduction Personalized 3D-printed kidney models could serve as valuable educational tools for patients undergoing robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). These models facilitate patients’ unders...
The relationship between sarcopenic obesity and cognitive functionality among inpatients with stable schizophrenia
Background and objectives Patients with schizophrenia face an elevated risk of sarcopenic obesity (SO) due to antipsychotic-induced metabolic dysfunction, physical inactivity, and nutritional deficien...
Experimental study on mechanical properties and microstructure of cement-based expansion grouting materials for broken coal mass
As the excavation depth of the tunnel increases, the stress on the surrounding rock increases, and the tunnel becomes fragmented, especially in coal tunnels, which require grouting reinforcement. Conv...
Adverse clinical outcomes and associated factors among older adults undergoing hemodialysis in Brazil: A single-center experience
Introduction In the last decade, there has been an increase in the number of older adults diagnosed with kidney failure in Brazil. Anecdotal reports suggest that older adults receiving hemodialysis (H...
Untargeted metabolomics reveals quinic acid as the kiwifruit component that affects brain activity in mice
Plant-based diets are associated with both physical health and psychological wellbeing. Recent evidence suggests that kiwifruit positively affects cognitive functions and mood, but the bioactive compo...
Environmental sources of Cryptococcus neoformans species complex in Kampala, Uganda: A preliminary study
Objectives We aimed to determine the environmental sources of C. neoformans and C. gattii species complexes in Uganda. Methods One hundred fifty (n = 150) environmental specimens of chicken dropping...
Predicting median nerve depth from anthropometric features: A tool for safer invasive procedures
Introduction The median nerve (MN) is frequently targeted in invasive procedures. Accurately locating its depth is essential to minimize complications. This study aimed to develop predictive models of...
Changes in emotional distress among Ontario education workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: 2021–2023
Introduction Education workers experienced increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic adapting to changing work locations, workload, and pedagogical approaches as well as dealing with pandemic-indu...