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Real-world Lyme disease testing results using modified vs standard two-tier test protocols
The modified two-tier test (MTTT) and standard two-tier test (STTT) protocols are being used for Lyme disease serology testing in the clinic. We aimed to compare the real-world testing results of MTTT...
Algorithm for using dual energy computed tomography to determine chemical composition: A feasibility study
Using dual-energy computed tomography (CT), this study aims to develop an algorithm to identify the chemical constituents of an unknown material (compound or mixture) and improve the accuracy of mater...
Human capital, technological progress and industrial restructuring
Human capital and technological progress drive industrial restructuring toward rationalization and advancement, clarifying their theoretical interaction and examining the influence mechanism based on...
Correction: Exploring prevalent injuries among tennis players and optimal rehabilitation approaches: A systematic review protocol
The effect of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles on bone mineral density and microstructure in osteoporosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies
Objective The treatment of osteoporosis is challenged by limited bone regeneration and side effects. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (BMSC-EVs) have gained widespread...
Study on the mechanical properties of lithium slag recycled fine aggregate concrete
To promote the sustainable utilization of industrial solid wastes in concrete applications, this study systematically investigates the combined use of lithium slag (LS) as a cement replacement and rec...
Helpful assistant or fruitful facilitator? Investigating how personas affect language model behavior
One way to steer generations from large language models (LLM) is to assign a persona: a role that describes how the user expects the LLM to behave (e.g., a helpful assistant, a teacher, a woman). This...
The reverse association between riboflavin intake and Helicobacter pylori infection in US adults: A cross-sectional study
Objectives This study aimed to examine the association between dietary riboflavin (vitamin B2) intake and Helicobacter pylori infection prevalence among U.S. adults, addressing the growing interest in...
Development and acceptability of ViviendoPositivos: A culturally tailored telenovela (soap opera) intervention to improve self-management among Latinos with HIV
Because people with HIV are living longer, there is a growing need for effective health self-management interventions. An urgent gap in care for Latino people with HIV (LWH) is the lack of culturally...
Bias-corrected-based collaborative filtering recommendation (Bias-Corr-CF)
The goal of the collaborative filtering problem is to find accurate and efficient mappings from previously rated data at items of the users. Improving item-based collaborative filtering (IBCF) and use...
Superior growth performance in carp fry achieved with chitosan-alginate encapsulated A-ghrelin versus free peptide: Evidence from physiological, molecular, and morphological analyses
This study investigates the potential of delivering ghrelin via chitosan-alginate (Cs-Al) nanocapsules to enhance growth performance, immune function, and stress biomarker parameters in common carp fr...
Population size, habitat association, and local residents’ attitude towards rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) in Zegie Peninsula, Ethiopia
Given the current rate of habitat loss, particularly in the tropics, reliable data on the population size and habitats of wild animals are crucial for initiating conservation and management activities...
Retraction: Validation of postnatal growth and retinopathy of prematurity (G-ROP) screening guidelines in a tertiary care hospital of Pakistan: A report from low-middle income country
Investigating the impact of adventure education on children’s physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development: A mixed method systematic review
This mixed-method systematic review examines how Adventure Education is perceived by children and its impact on their development. Children’s age ranged between 06–18 years. AE been reported to improv...
Behavioral and electrophysiological responses of Hippodamia variegata to plant volatiles
Natural enemies use odors to find prey in nature. The use of plant volatiles to attract natural enemy insects and promote their feeding on pests has great potential for practical application in integr...
The distribution characteristics of PD-1 pathway-related immune cells in esophageal cancer tissue and their prognostic significance
Objective This study aims to elucidate the distribution patterns of immune cells associated with the programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) pathway within esophageal cancer (EC) tissues and to determi...
Social support-based physical activity that exerts beneficial effects for obese older adults with cognitive impairment via increasing participation in leisure-time physical activity
Obesity in older adults increases the risks of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and depression. Physical activity has been established as an important strategy in lifestyle interve...
Correction: Correlation between individual thigh muscle volume and grip strength in relation to sarcopenia with automated muscle segmentation
Exploring the torque- velocity relationship in postmenopausal women: Analyzing the influence of data processing
Objective The main aims of this study were to compare the goodness of fit and derived parameters of linear and non-linear models for fitting the torque-velocity (TV) relationship in postmenopausal wom...
Reading through the eyes of a university student: A double-masked randomised placebo-controlled cross-over protocol investigating coloured spectacle lens efficacy in adults with visual stress
Background Visual stress is a reading disorder characterised by perceptual distortions, asthenopia and headache whilst reading, alongside increased sensitivity to repeated striped...
Identifying trajectories of joint space width loss among previously injured knees: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Objectives To identify trajectories of joint space width loss, a proxy measure of tibiofemoral cartilage loss, among previously injured knees. To describe the relationship of trajectory groups with so...
RETRACTED: Enhanced E-commerce decision-making through sentiment analysis using machine learning-based approaches and IoT
E-commerce is a vital component of the world economy, providing people with a simple and convenient method for shopping and enabling businesses to expand into new global markets. Improving e-commerce...
CONCERTO app for pediatric inpatients: A qualitative exploration of user experience and empowerment
Introduction Hospitals increasingly use health information technologies such as websites and apps to foster patient engagement. The Geneva University Hospitals developed CONCERTO, an ecosystem of pati...
Indocyanine green fluorescence lymphography: An exploratory study of superficial lymphatic territories in the head and hind limbs of 33 cat cadavers
To date, animal models for lymphographic studies mainly focused on dog, while lymphography is rarely reported in cats, and even less involving cutaneous lymphatic territories. This study aims to asses...
Comparative meta-analysis of barely transcriptome: Pathogen type determines host preference
Fungi and aphids show mutual interactions on barley pathogenesis. Fungi promote pathogenesis, while aphids either weaken or strengthen the infection. Otherwise, fungi alter aphid behavior and performa...