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A multimodal transformer-based visual question answering method integrating local and global information
Addressing the limitations in current visual question answering (VQA) models face limitations in multimodal feature fusion capabilities and often lack adequate consideration of local information, this...
Investigating the impact of the years of blindness on sleep rhythms, dream patterns, and spatial abilities: The BLINDREAM protocol
Sleep health is a topic of great interest in recent years. However, it is still often undervalued in vulnerable populations, such as those with sensory disorders. A higher percentage of blind individu...
Phytochemical composition and bioactivity of Debregeasia saeneb leaves: Insights into anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties
Medicinal plants are an essential reservoir of natural compounds with diverse pharmacological properties. This study focuses on Debregeasia saeneb, (Forsk.) Hepper & J.R.I.Wood a relatively unexpl...
Correction: Impact of hospitalization on nutritional status in persons aged 65 years and over (NUTRIFRAG Study): Protocol for a prospective observational study
Correction: Comprehensive analysis of transcriptomics and metabolomics provides insights into the mechanism by plant growth regulators affect the quality of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) fruit
Particle swarm optimization-based NLP methods for optimizing automatic document classification and retrieval
Text classification plays an essential role in natural language processing and is commonly used in tasks like categorizing news, sentiment analysis, and retrieving relevant information. [0pc][-9pc]Ple...
Development of a potential vaccine against Capripox virus implementing reverse vaccinology and pan-genomic immunoinformatics
CPXV is responsible for animal diseases affecting cattle (Lumpy Skin Disease), sheep (Sheeppox), and goats (Goatpox). During outbreaks, these diseases have huge socio-economic effects. Now, no vaccina...
Optimal design of a hybrid ship energy management system under various sea conditions using Model Predictive Control
This paper introduces an optimal design and control approach for a hybrid ship energy management system under various sea conditions by employing model predictive control. Ship reliability and environ...
Cavitation noise suppression in automotive heat pumps via vapor-doped supercavitation
Aiming at two-phase flow-induced noise of refrigerant in automotive heat pump air conditioner, the influence of the changes of pressure, flow rate and gas-phase volume fraction on the acoustic radiati...
Effects of dapagliflozin on blood volume status and vascular outcomes in clinically stabilized heart failure patients after an acute decompensated heart failure event (DAPA-VOLVO study): Protocol of a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial
Introduction Heart failure (HF) is among the most prevalent health issues worldwide and is associated with high mortality. Adequate decongestion remain the main clinical challenge in HF management. So...
Correction: Taxonomy of the Palearctic socially parasitic Temnothorax (Myrmoxenus) ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Correction: Stripe pattern differences can be used to distinguish individual adult zebrafish
The impact of emojis on perceived responsiveness and relationship satisfaction in text messaging
Partner responsiveness is a key predictor of likability and overall relationship quality, yet its role in digital communication remains insufficiently studied. This study examined how the inclusion of...
Quantitative determination of iron (III) in polymaltose haematinic formulations on the Ghanaian market
Iron is an essential element needed by living organisms to enable their bodies to perform a variety of cellular functions and it is tightly regulated in the body systems of living organisms. One major...
Regular physical activity affects brain activities in old individuals: an observational study
Background A healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity, prevents cognitive decline and dementia. Evaluating the influence of regular physical activity on the brain is essential for proper...
Predictors of early initiation of breastfeeding in women who give birth in Sri Lankan hospitals: A cross-sectional assessment of socio-demographic and clinical measures
Background Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth can be predicted by socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of women.The relative influence of many socio-demographic and c...
Cross-fusion activates deep modal integration for multimedia recommendation
Recommendation systems play a significant role in information presentation and research. In particular, goods recommendations for consumers should match consumer psychology, speed up product search, a...
OCTA measurements in Behcet’s disease across different stages of the disease activity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose Behcet disease (BD) is an autoimmune disease characterized by diffuse all-sized obliterative vasculitis, thrombotic vasculopathy, and common ocular involvement. This study aims to evaluate the...
Correction: Trends, and patterns, of premarital sexual intercourse and its associated factors among never-married young women aged 15–24 in Sierra Leone
Pet acquisition trends and veterinary care access in the US
The COVID-19 pandemic presented a host of unique challenges for individuals worldwide, particularly for pet owners, due to widespread shutdowns, social distancing, and financial stress. While pet acqu...
The potential role of cuproptosis-related genes for therapy and immunoregulation in pan-cancer
The primary drawbacks of current cancer therapies are lower selectivity for cancer cells, more side effects, and obscure resistance mechanisms. Novel approaches to overcome these drawbacks comprise th...
Examining recent effects of caffeine on default mode network and dorsal attention network anticorrelation in youth
Objectives In adolescence, caffeinated beverage consumption is negatively associated with cognitive functioning. The default mode network and dorsal attention network are anticorrelated brain systems...
Utilization of biochar derived from industrial hemp stalks with various cooling methods for asphalt binder modification
The study aimed to identify the optimum pyrolysis temperature and cooling conditions for producing biochar from industrial hemp stalks to enhance asphalt binder performance, while also assessing the p...
Understanding dimensions of trust in AI through quantitative cognition: Implications for human-AI collaboration
Human-AI collaborative innovation relies on effective and clearly defined role allocation, yet empirical research in this area remains limited. To address this gap, we construct a cognitive taxonomy t...
Measles vaccines and non-specific effects on mortality or morbidity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background This review evaluates the hypothesis of beneficial non-specific effects of the standard-titre measles vaccine. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised con...