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Hidden diversity in neglected structures: A morphological study of the terminalia of Limnocoris Stål, 1860 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Naucoridae), with descriptions of two new species from Brazil and taxonomic notes
Limnocoris Stål, 1860 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Naucoridae) occurs from the United States to Argentina and is the most speciose genus of Naucoridae, with 75 valid species. Four taxonomic revisions were...
Effects of low-temperature stress at different growth stages on rice physiology, pollen viability and yield in China’s cold region
Low-temperature stress (LTS) is a major limiting factor for rice production in high-latitude regions. Many studies have reported the impacts of LTS on leaf photosynthesis and yield, but few of them ex...
Correction: Code-mixing unveiled: Enhancing the hate speech detection in Arabic dialect tweets using machine learning models
Association between mean corpuscular volume and mortality in chronic kidney disease ICU patients: A retrospective multicenter cohort study
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 10% of the global population and is closely linked to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV), a key hemato...
Enhancing precision in lymphoma detection with novel deep transformer-based neural networks
Lymphoma appears as swollen lymph nodes and weakened immune-protective tissues, frequently resulting in tiredness and loss of weight. Improving the outlook of this malignancy includes using computer-a...
OptiSelect and EnShap: Integrating machine learning and game theory for ischemic stroke prediction
Stroke analysis using game theory and machine learning techniques. The study investigates the use of the Shapley value in predictive ischemic brain stroke analysis. Initially, preference algorithms id...
Expanding range of Ixodes scapularis Say (Acari: Ixodidae) and Borrelia burgdorferi infection in North Carolina counties, 2018–2023
North Carolina (NC) has been experiencing a recent surge in human Lyme disease (LD) cases. Understanding the distribution of tick-borne diseases necessitates understanding the distribution of the tick...
Effects of concurrent training on the Chinese female elite triathletes
This study investigated the effects of an 8-week concurrent strength-endurance training program on the performance of elite female triathletes in China. Twelve female national team members (age 18.41 ...
Infidelity among parents in committed relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected various aspects of personal life, including romantic relationships. While existing research has explored the pandemic’s impact on relationship quality and...
Effects of Baobab fruit powder on gut and cardiometabolic health in obesity—Protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial
Despite its commercial availability, its high fibre, vitamin C and polyphenol content, there are limited scientific studies exploring the cardiometabolic effects of Baobab fruit powder (BFP) in humans...
Research on the impact of career advancement on the mental health of young workers
Mental health is an important component of overall health. Currently, the mental health issues among Chinese workers are becoming increasingly severe, especially under the backdrop of increased uncert...
Relationship between surface deformation displacement and energy evolution of red sandstone under uniaxial compression
The bedding structure, variations in cementation state, and pore network characteristics of red sandstone contribute to significant non-uniform deformation, critically influencing engineering stabilit...
Investigating approach/avoidance tendencies in male AUD patients through a gait initiation task: An exploratory posturography study
Introduction This exploratory study investigates approach/avoidance tendencies in male patients with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) through a gait initiation task combined with posturography. Method Sev...
Is waist to height ratio better at assessing cause-specific mortality risk than body mass index or waist circumference? A prospective analysis in a large U.S.-based cohort
Introduction Excess body fatness is an established risk factor for various types of chronic disease and all-cause mortality. Most previous studies are based on body mass index (BMI) as a general measu...
Eco-friendly pomegranate production: Balancing energy consumption and environmental impact
Pomegranate production in Siab (Lorestan), Iran, faces significant challenges related to high energy consumption and environmental degradation, particularly due to inefficient use of agricultural inpu...
Unmet contraception need among married women in somalia: Findings from the first national health and demographic survey
Background Somalia has one of the highest rates of maternal and child mortality globally, accompanied by a significantly high total fertility rate. This indicates that women in Somalia face substantia...
Attachment and epistemic trust in junior and senior university students: The mediating role of affect regulation and mentalizing. Who is at risk?
Research on emotional factors and mental health in higher education has gained traction. Much attention has focused on first-year students as a potentially at-risk group, though some studies suggest t...
Association of oxidative stress biomarkers with primary congenital glaucoma
Purpose To explore the relationship between oxidative stress biomarkers and primary congenital glaucoma (PCG). Methods This case-control study included 40 PCG patients and 38 matched controls. Serum...
Unmet supportive care needs of young women with breast cancer in Chile during follow-up stage after treatment: A qualitative study
Background Breast cancer is a significant public health issue, with a rising incidence in young women who have more aggressive tumors and a poorer prognosis. In 2022, breast cancer accounted for 20.8%...
Unpacking the role of school climate factors in fostering teacher enjoyment and self-efficacy in higher education
The enjoyment and self-efficacy of teachers warrant significant attention, particularly given the global prevalence of high attrition and turnover rates in the profession. This study investigates the...
A triple-layer authentication framework with elliptic curve cryptography for securing IoT-assisted wireless sensor networks
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are integral to the Internet of Things (IoT), yet they face significant security challenges, including vulnerabilities to various attacks like Man-in-the-Middle and ins...
Effectiveness of cold-water immersion vs. massage in reducing delayed-onset muscle soreness and enhancing recovery following CrossFit® Murph Workout: Randomized rial
The Murph workout, one of the most challenging CrossFit® workouts, demands endurance and high intensity. This WOD (Workout of the Day) includes a 1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats...
Clade-specific elemental signatures across an Early Triassic marine fauna pave the way for deciphering the affinities of unidentifiable fossils
In palaeontology, the observation of morphological characters is at the heart of species determination. Nonetheless, since most fossils have undergone considerable morphological loss, distortion, and/...
Multi-Tier Tournaments: Matching and Scoring Players
We introduce a novel system of matching and scoring players in tournaments, called Multi-Tier Tournaments, illustrated by chess and based on the following rules: 1. Players are divided into skill-base...
Accuracy evaluation of smartphone-based GNSS position and speed tracking for ski-slope and safety management
Smartphones with integrated global navigation satellite system (GNSS) functionality are increasingly used in various apps beyond communication, including positioning, navigation, and tracking. This st...