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Fair curve designing by Said-Ball curve
Fair curves are visually alluring curves and are free of unnecessary design features. A new curve designing method is introduced using the tangential continuous rational cubic Said-Ball curve. Fair cu...
Economic growth and suicide rates: Differential accumulated effects
Economic growth has a protective effect against suicide, but the nature of this association remains unclear. This ecological study explored the relationship between economic growth and suicide rates a...
Evidence of play behavior in captive California two-spot octopuses, Octopus bimaculoides
Play is considered to be an essential part of development that supports learning, memory, and the development of flexible behavioral strategies. It may also serve as an informative factor in assessing...
Understanding the determinants of treated bed net use in Ethiopia: A machine learning classification approach using PMA Ethiopia 2023 survey data
Introduction Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia, with over 7.3 million cases and 1,157 deaths reported between January 1 and October 20, 2024. Despite extensive distribu...
Targeting interferon-stimulated gene of 20 kDa protein (Isg20) inhibits ribosome biogenesis to ameliorate the progression of renal fibrosis
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health issue that significantly threatens human health, with its incidence increasing annually. Renal fibrosis is characterized by the progressive loss of kidn...
Comparison of muscle activity distribution in the biceps brachii using monopolar and bipolar multichannel surface electromyography
The detailed distribution of muscle activity within the biceps brachii (BB) muscle during isometric contraction as contraction intensity increases is not yet fully understood using multichannel surfac...
Estimation of compressive strength of ultra-high performance lightweight concrete (UHPLC) using neural network
High strength and lightweight are key trends in concrete development. Achieving a balance between these properties to produce high structural efficiency (strength-to-weight ratio) concrete is challeng...
Plant tissue type and mineral contents shape endophytic bacterial communities in the Sisrè berry plant [Synsepalum dulcificum (Schumach & Thonn.) Daniell] in Benin
Diverse endophytic bacteria inhabit distinct tissues of a given species and are essential for plant growth and resilience to various stresses. Little information is available on bacterial endophytes a...
From traits to puffs: The interplay of personality, pandemic stress, and smoking behaviors
Smoking, a leading cause of chronic diseases, is often used to cope with stress, which has been heightened by the pandemic due to health and economic concerns. Studies have shown that the Big Five per...
The spatial and dynamic impact of air pollution on public health: Evidence from China 2000–2021
China’s rapid economic growth and improving quality of life have led to severe air pollution, primarily due to the country’s development model. This pollution not only raises public health risks but a...
Impact of self-directed learning strategy, an innovative method in nursing undergraduates: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Background In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, self-directed learning is essential for healthcare professionals to stay updated and provide optimal care. Game based learning has a potential...
From chisel to inscription: affordable protocols for the digital documentation of stone carving techniques. An experimental archaeology and traceological approach applied to epigraphy
This study investigates technological traces in stone epigraphs to reconstruct the methods, tools, and gestures used by artisans. It aims to analyze the techniques behind these inscriptions, highlight...
Congruence between preferred and actual place of death and its association with quality of death and dying in advanced cancer patients: A nationwide survey in Japan
Background Satisfying patients’ preferences is an important outcome in palliative care. Previous research has reported that a patient’s place of death was associated with quality of death and dying....
Analyzing the effectiveness and safety of arthroscopic suture anchor repair for anterior talofibular ligament in patients with ankle instability
Background Ankle instability, often secondary to anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injury, poses significant challenges in orthopedic management. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and...
Safety of outpatient non-upper airway surgery for patients with obstructive sleep apnea in ambulatory surgical centers: A systematic review
Objective The systematic review aims to determine the safety of conducting non-upper airway surgery in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) for OSA patients. Data sources A comprehensive search was co...
Influence of UHMWPE on the expansion characteristics of expansive soil: Experimental studies
This paper investigates the effectiveness of using Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Fiber to improve expansive soil. The test results indicate that the amount and length of UHMWPE sig...
Exploring the factors influencing alarm fatigue in intensive care units nurses: A cross-sectional study based on latent profile analysis
Objective To identify potential categories of alarm fatigue among ICU nurses and to explore the differences in characteristics and influencing factors among different categories. Methods Using conve...
Association between inflammatory burden index and prognosis in patients with coronary heart disease: A retrospective study
Background Increasing evidences indicate that systemic inflammation plays a significant role of adverse prognosis in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). The inflammatory burden index (IBI) is...
Mass spectrometry measurements of mercury isotope ratios support geochemical sourcing of archaeological cinnabar in the Andean region
Geochemical methods can identify the long-distance exchange of resources in the archaeological record. Cinnabar is a mineral with a limited number of geological sources; however, methods for determini...
Comparative study on eating habits and health of single-person and multi-person households
This study investigates the differences in health, dietary habits, and quality of life between single-person and multi-person households, with a specific focus on demographic subgroups such as gender...
Impact of body mass index on surgical and oncological outcomes after Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
Background Complete cytoreductive surgery with Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is the standard treatment for patients with peritoneal metastases. In this retrospective observational...
Exploring the dynamics of a single vesicle induced by Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles using micropipette manipulation
Magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs, Fe3O4) have gained substantial interest for different biomedical and biochemical applications. Therefore, it is important to understand the mechanism of interaction betw...
Air-ground collaborative multi-source orbital integrated detection system: Combining 3D imaging and intrusion recognition
With the rapid expansion of railway networks globally, ensuring rail infrastructure safety through efficient detection methods has become critical. Traditional inspection systems face limitations in f...
Nonlinear damage creep model of concrete considering the influence of temperature and its parameter variation law analysis
In order to study the creep characteristics of concrete under different temperatures, the uniaxial creep test of concrete is carried out. On this basis, the nonlinear creep model of concrete is establ...
Comparative outcomes of image-guided percutaneous catheterization versus direct visualization catheterization for peritoneal dialysis: A meta-analysis
Introduction Debate persists on the optimal catheterization method for peritoneal dialysis (PD). This meta-analysis aimed to compare the outcomes of image-guided percutaneous catheterization (IGPC) ve...