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Health inequities in functional limitation among Mexican older adults: An intersectional approach
Functional limitation represents a major health concern among older adults, with its incidence increased based on personal characteristics such as being a woman, having minor levels of education, and...
Does green credit promote real economic development? Dual empirical evidence of scale and efficiency
Green credit has emerged as a new engine for economic transformation and a core driving force behind high-quality development. By using panel data from 30 provinces in China, this paper comprehensivel...
Chironomid-climate continentality conundrum
It is predicted that continentality, a climate parameter representative of a region’s annual temperature and precipitation range, will undergo significant changes in the future. The lack of past conti...
Enhancing short-packet communications: BLER performance in RIS-assisted ambient backscatter NOMA systems
Short-packet communication (SPC) is a key enabler for ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) in next-generation wireless networks. In this paper, we investigate the block error rate (BLER) p...
Psychometric validation of the Arabic version of the GAD-7 among Lebanese adolescents
Introduction Anxiety is one of the major global mental health concerns, particularly amidst accumulating adversities. It is the leading cause of distress in adolescents worldwide and has a profound de...
Retraction: A hybrid PSO-FFNN approach for optimized seismic design and accurate structural response prediction in steel moment-resisting frames
Exploring dissolved organic matter diversity and water quality in the Tajan River using PARAFAC techniques
Rivers carry dissolved organic matter (DOM), which influences nutrient cycling, pollutant transport, and the distribution of microbial communities within aquatic ecosystems. This research investigates...
The diversity of peritoneal dialysis care trajectories: A study based on the REIN registry and SNDS database
Introduction The integrated care model considers sequences of kidney replacement therapies rather than individual modalities. Data from conventional registries describing trajectories are partial. The...
How do the neurocognitive profiles of FASD and complex trauma compare in the pediatric population?: A scoping review protocol
Objective The aim of this scoping review is to compare the neurocognitive profiles of children and youth diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to those of children and youth diagnosed...
Research on gradient aging behaviors of asphalt and decay characteristics of its properties under complex UV radiation conditions based on component diffusion and aging kinetics theory
To gain a more comprehensive understanding of UV aging process of base asphalt and SBS polymer modified asphalt, the gradient aging behaviors of asphalt and decay characteristics of their properties u...
Correction: Stress in autism (STREAM): A study protocol on the role of circadian activity, sleep quality and sensory reactivity
Correction: Pooled prevalence and associated factors of traditional uvulectom among children in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Trends in public perceptions of patient safety during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a repeated cross-sectional survey in Germany, 2019–2023
In recent years, public perceptions of patient safety have evolved significantly, driven by media coverage, healthcare reforms, and greater awareness during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pan...
Machine learning-based predictive modeling of angina pectoris in an elderly community-dwelling population: Results from the PoCOsteo study
Background Angina pectoris, a comparatively common complaint among older adults, is a critical warning sign of underlying coronary heart disease. We aimed to develop machine learning-based models usin...
Trends in progress test performance of medical students at a university in Peru
Background Progress testing is a longitudinal assessment method used to monitor the acquisition and retention of knowledge throughout medical training. While progress tests (PTs) have been widely adop...
Nutritional deficiencies and abortions in sheep and goats: An in-depth study from East Azerbaijan Province, Northwest Iran
Vitamin and mineral levels in sheep and goat herds experiencing abortions in East Azerbaijan, northwest Iran, were studied. Between November 2023 and February 2024, 373 blood samples and 62 samples fr...
Registered nurse effect on long length of stay in the heart failure hospitalizations of African Americans
African Americans experience approximately 2.5 times more heart failure hospitalizations than Caucasians and the complexity of heart failure requires registered nurses to work in collaboration with ot...
Evaluating the feasibility of study methods for a future trial-based economic evaluation of a multistage shared decision-making program for type 2 diabetes mellitus: Protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled pilot study
Introduction We developed a multistage shared decision-making program for type 2 diabetes that aims to support person-centered type 2 diabetes management in primary care. The program consists of an on...
Disclosing disabilities: Barriers for medical school applicants
This study investigated the availability of accommodation request procedures for medical school admissions interviews and the accessibility of Technical Standards (TS) for candidates with disabilities...
Prevalence and risk factors for Chlamydia trachomatis seropositivity and seropersistence among women: A prospective cohort study
Introduction Population-based Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) serology studies help evaluate the effectiveness of CT-control strategies. Determinants of CT seropersistence over time are largely unknown, bu...
Correction: Bessel statistical convergence: New concepts and applications in sequence theory
JcvPCA and JsvCRP: A set of metrics to evaluate changes in joint coordination strategies
Characterizing changes in inter-joint coordination presents significant challenges, as it necessitates the examination of relationships between multiple degrees of freedom during movements and their t...
Anatomical factors associated with the lingual fracture pattern in sagittal split ramus osteotomy: A case-control study
Unfavorable fractures are among the most challenging complications in sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO), potentially increasing surgical morbidity and compromising postoperative outcomes. The preo...
Evaluating the illumination performance of LED fishing lamps with different configurations in Pacific saury fishery
The configurations of artificial light on fishing vessels are important factors that affect underwater lighting characteristics, fish behavior, and catch efficiency in light fishery. A validated illum...
Acceptability and implementation potential of a health literacy intervention to increase colorectal cancer screening in deprived areas: A qualitative study of patients and general practitioners participating in a cluster randomized controlled trial
Background Colorectal cancer (CCR) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Early detection remains a highly effective strategy for curing this disease. In France, despite a free organised scr...