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Medication, age and abstinence days associated with low semen quality: A cross-sectional study in more than 7000 men visiting the centre for reproductive medicine
Medication can affect semen quality by decreasing ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, or decreased sperm motility and sperm function in general. We performed a retrospective explorative cross-secti...
Comparative analysis of mental and physical fatigue on motor coordination, visual search patterns, perceived effort, and performance outcomes in closed-loop aiming task
This study has investigated the effects of both mental and physical fatigue on visual search patterns, motor coordination, perceived exertion, and performance accuracy while executing the golf swing....
Feasibility trial of a new digital training package to enhance primary care practitioners’ communication of clinical empathy and realistic optimism
Background Patients can benefit when primary care practitioners communicate clinical empathy and optimism during consultations, but previous training interventions for practitioners are overly time-co...
3D finite element models reveal regional fatty infiltration modulates tibialis anterior force generating capacity in FSHD
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle damage, fibro-fatty infiltration, and ultimately weakness. The tibialis anterior (TA), ver...
Nurses’ occupational fatigue level and risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Occupational fatigue, characterized by both physical and mental exhaustion, is a pressing concern in various professions, particularly among nurses. Studies have consistently linked occupat...
Repeatability of corneal curvature with the MS-39 anterior segment tomographer in a cataractous population
Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the repeatability of optical coherence tomography in measuring radius of curvature (ROC) and asphericity (Q) of corneal epithelium, stroma and endo...
A quantitative assessment of current practice in diabetes and hypertension services in pharmacies in urban Nepal
Background Community pharmacies are one of the first contact points for essential health care in Nepal particularly for those living in cities with limited access to primary care. With increasing prev...
Trends in the estimated proportion of outpatients with menstrual disorders and the number of prescribed low-dose estrogen/progestin drugs in Japan: A descriptive study
Objectives The aim of this study was to utilize publicly available government statistics to evaluate the trends in the estimated proportion of patients with menstruation-related diseases, including dy...
Unleashing the anti-tumor angiogenic potential of nano-formulated orientin: In Silico, In Vitro, and In Ovo studies
The study investigated the potential of nano-formulated orientin (NF-O) in the anti-angiogenic cancer therapy. Orientin is a flavonoid that has a promising effect against anti-inflammatory, anti-oxida...
Optimization the stochastic optimal reactive power dispatch with renewable energy resources using a modified dandelion algorithm
Improvement performance of transmission systems is crucial task that can be boosted via optimal reactive power dispatch (ORPD). However, the continuous variations of load demand and the power produced...
Modification of the nuclear pleomorphism score in the Modified Bloom-Richardson grading for invasive breast cancer
Objective To improve prognostic assessments in breast cancer by evaluating the efficacy of the modified Nottingham grading system, specifically focusing on nuclear pleomorphism through measurements of...
Prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of suboptimal glycemic control in persons with diabetes in Ghana: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effective glycemic control is a cornerstone of diabetes management, essential for reducing the risk of complications and mortality. However, in Ghana, persistent limitations in diabetes management cap...
Automated identification of sedimentary structures in core images using object detection algorithms
Manual interpretation of sedimentary structures in core-based analyses is critical for understanding subsurface geology but remains time-intensive, expert-dependent, and susceptible to bias. This stud...
Unveiling connectivity patterns of railway timetables through complex network theory and Infomap clustering
This study introduces a novel framework for analysing railway timetable connectivity through complex network theory and the Infomap clustering algorithm. By transforming timetable data into network re...
Bearing remaining useful life prediction based on optimized VMD and BiLSTM-CBAM*
To address the issue of low accuracy in existing remaining useful life (RUL) prediction algorithms for rolling bearings, this paper proposes a novel RUL prediction method based on the Beluga Whale Opt...
Assessing the role of regional educational integration policies in fostering university-industry-research innovation: Evidence from China
Regional integration is a key strategy for enhancing competitiveness and promoting innovation, and regional education integration has become an important part of regional integration. At the same time...
Balancing tourism development and habitat conservation in fragile ecosystems: A case study of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
As a typical representative of global ecologically fragile areas and emerging tourism hotspots, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has important research value in its collaborative path between ecosystem prote...
Adolescent suicide trends in Brazil (2000–2022): An ecological analysis by sex, age, and suicide methods
Introduction Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among Brazilian adolescents. Despite the rising rates, national studies on suicide trends still face methodological limitations and data quality...
Lattice Boltzmann simulation for phase separation with chemical reaction controlled by ultrasound field
In this work, the phase separation behavior and pattern formation in binary fluids with chemical reactions controlled by ultrasonic radiation were systematically investigated. We incorporated the dens...
Systematic review on biomechanical effects of high-velocity, low amplitude spinal manipulation
Background Spinal manipulative therapy uses high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrusts which are clinically effective, but underlying mechanisms are still unknown. Objective To summarize the evidenc...
Molecular characterization of indigenous human adenovirus (HAdV) isolate from healthy infant stool sample and screening of its antibodies in archival serum samples in Türkiye
Human adenoviruses (HAdV) are significant etiological agents of infections affecting the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and ocular systems, particularly in adults, infants, and immunocompromis...
Correction: Psychometric properties of the Bangla version of the sense of coherence scale among university students in Bangladesh
The global burden of aortic aneurysm attributable to hypertension from 1990 to 2021: Current trends and projections for 2050
Background and Objectives Hypertension is a major risk factor for aortic aneurysm (AA), but the global, regional, and national patterns of its related disease burden are not well studied. This study u...
Identification of genetic variations linked to buparvaquone resistance in Theileria annulata infecting dairy cattle in India
Buparvaquone (BPQ) is used for the treatment of bovine theileriosis, a tickborne disease caused by parasites of the Theileria genus. Studies on T. annulata have linked the mechanism of BPQ resistance...
A comparative analysis of the impact of different treatments on Luffa Cylindrica fiber tensile properties
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for environmentally friendly materials as alternatives to synthetic fibers, which pose significant environmental hazards due to their non-biodegradabil...