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Retraction: The Polyherbal Wattana Formula Displays Anti-Amyloidogenic Properties by Increasing α-Secretase Activities
Exploring the combined impact of hepatitis B antibody status and systemic immune-inflammation index on mortality risk: A population-based study
Background Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant global health issue, leading to liver-related morbidity and mortality. The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), a marker of s...
Incorporation of iPSCs together with TERT-immortalized keratinocytes and fibroblasts into reconstructed human gingiva enhances phenotype of gingival epithelium
The oral mucosa plays an important role in maintaining oral and systemic health by protecting the body from harmful environmental stimuli and pathogens. Current reconstructed human gingiva models (RhG...
Influence of operating speed, load and mileage on the lubricating performance of self-lubricating rolling linear guide
Self-lubricating rolling linear guides are widely used in precision instruments, industrial automation production lines, and other fields. The lubrication performance of rolling linear guide has a sig...
Correction: The effects of icon design features on user perception and preference: A case study of icons for Covid-19
Differences in dietary patterns between native and immigrant populations in Spain
Background Migration in Spain has increased in recent decades, leading to a multicultural society. These migrations have brought about a transcendental change in the lifestyles and health of migrants....
Intensive vital signs monitoring reduces 30-day mortality among stroke patients: A cohort study from Tanzania
Background Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide, with disproportionate impacts in low- and middle-income countries due to limited healthcare resources. Monitoring vital sign...
Abnormal serum levels of liver enzyme markers and related risk factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending the Buea Regional Hospital, Cameroon
The prevalence of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is increasing globally. Besides the traditional complications associated with T2DM, such as diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy, and kidney diseases, new...
Normal MRI features of the manica flexoria in horses and evaluation of the anatomic variability between forelimbs and hindlimbs
Manica flexoria tears are increasingly recognized as a cause of lameness in horses resulting in a need for improved pre-operative diagnosis. Partial tears are difficult to pre-operatively diagnose and...
Coagulation profiles and platelet parameters among preeclampsia, eclampsia, and normotensive pregnant women attending Comprehensive Specialized Hospital maternity wards, Northwest Ethiopia
Background Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect about 10% of all pregnant women worldwide. A variety of hematological abnormalities may occur in women with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Thus,...
Resource trading strategies with risk selection in collaborative training market
The rapid development of edge computing and artificial intelligence has brought growing interest in collaborative training. While prior research has addressed technical aspects of resource allocation,...
Towards greater integration: Prospects for the development of agri-food trade between the EU and RCEP countries
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is the largest free trade agreement in the world, making it a potentially attractive trading partner for the European Union (EU). This paper aims...
Retraction: Early detection of plant leaf diseases using stacking hybrid learning
Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity predicts liver volume in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Background Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited kidney disease and Polycystic liver disease (PLD) is the most common extrarenal manifestation of ADPKD. Var...
Identification of podocyte molecular markers in diabetic kidney disease via single-cell RNA sequencing and machine learning
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a major cause of end-stage renal disease globally, with podocytes being implicated in its pathogenesis. However, the underlying mechanisms of podocyte involvement rema...
Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess the health related Social Capital for Chronic Kidney Disease among Mexican adolescents
Background Social Capital on health has been studied widely, to date there is no valid and reliable questionnaire that measure it in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Objective To develop, validate and...
Baltic dry index forecast using financial market data: Machine learning methods and SHAP explanations
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is a critical benchmark for assessing freight rates and chartering activity in the global shipping market. This study forecasts the BDI using diverse financial data, includi...
Factors associated with indeterminate QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus Test results during the COVID-19 pandemic
Objective Indeterminate QuantiFERON (QFT) results challenge clinical decision-making and often necessitate repeat testing. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of indeterminate QFT results and id...
A systematic scoping review and thematic analysis: How can livestock and poultry movement networks inform disease surveillance and control at the global scale?
The increasing threat of emerging infectious diseases affecting animal and human populations has prompted closer investigation into how movement-linked interactions contribute to geographic spread of...
Correction: Novel enterprises digital transformation influence empirical study
Exploring how and why attributes of existing and emerging early cancer detection tests influence experiences and participation among individuals at risk of socioeconomic disadvantage: A qualitative interview study
Background Emerging sample biomarker tests promise to improve early cancer detection, but also stand to influence socioeconomic inequalities in uptake of asymptomatic screening and symptomatic referra...
Metabolomics analysis of mechanism of improving quality of Schisandrae chinensis fructus by NO combining with high-temperature stress
The fruits of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. (Schisandrae chinensis fructus) are a well-known herbal medicine, known for its hepatoprotective, antidepressant, antioxidant, and sedative-hypnotic...
Analysis of gunshot damage to the porcine femur in a human thigh model using 5.5 mm airgun pellet: 3D reconstruction of gunshot injuries
The performance of advanced air rifles available on the market is comparable to that of small-calibre firearms. The airgun market offers airgun pellets that vary in weight, shape, calibre and material...
Odontogenesis-associated phosphoprotein (ODAPH) Promotes Ameloblast adhesion and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expression via LAMC2/ ITGB6/TGF-β1 signaling pathway
Recessive hypomineralized amelogenesis imperfecta has been linked to mutations in Odontogenesis-Associated Phosphoprotein (ODAPH). Consistent with human phenotypes, Odaph-null mice exhibit defective e...
Optimization of the prostaglandin F2α receptor for structural biology
Prostaglandin F2ɑ (PGF2ɑ) is a bioactive lipid derived from arachidonic acid and is involved in many physiological and pathophysiological processes, such as parturition, vascular tone regulation, glau...