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Does noise pollution influence modal choices? A random forest application
This work investigates the relationship between noise pollution and modal choices exploring and comparing two different urban contexts: Greater London and Brisbane. To achieve this, data on commuting...
Development of emotional labor ability scale for kindergarten teachers
Kindergarten teachers’ lack of emotional labor ability can lead to emotional exhaustion, burnout, identity alienation, and low job satisfaction. Systematic training is now an academic consensus. Howev...
The relationship between latent inhibition, divergent thinking, and eyewitness memory: A study on attention to irrelevant stimuli
Latent inhibition is a retardation in learning about a stimulus due to its prior exposure without explicit consequences. It has been suggested that individuals who tend to show less latent inhibition...
Improving the robustness and efficiency of cell sheet protocol for breast cancer induction in animal model: A Geltrex plus Gelatin approach
Background Breast cancer remains a global health challenge, necessitating improved preclinical models that better mimic the complexity of the disease. The cell sheet technique holds promise in creatin...
Quantile granger causality between clean energy and tourism stock indices: Evidence from regional markets
As two pillars of the green transition, clean energy and tourism have gained growing strategic prominence in the landscape of sustainable finance, warranting a deeper investigation into their financia...
Between support and scepticism: Health professionals’ perceptions of a nutrition education program promoting low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets in under-resourced South African communities
The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continues to rise, emphasizing the need for effective dietary interventions. Programs such as Eat Better South Africa (EBSA) advocate for low-carbohydrat...
Estimating the relative rates of lipopolysaccharide synthesis in Escherichia coli K-12 by click chemistry-mediated labeling
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a critical glycolipid component of Gram-negative bacteria, plays a central role in bacterial membrane integrity and host immune interactions. Despite extensive studies on the...
Feasibility and importance of universal suicide screening in a pediatric emergency department
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2018, the Joint Commission recommended screening patients for suicide risk in healthcare settings. Universal screening may increase the saf...
Home settings are associated with less functional decline among older adults compared to community-care foster homes and skilled nursing facilities in Hawaii
Medicaid-funded home and community-based services (HCBS) allow older adults with disabilities to avoid long-term institutionalization in nursing homes or hospitals. Past research has shown mixed resul...
International experience of a direct supervisor–does it matter for self-initiated expatriates’ adjustment?
Due to increasing global mobility flows, self-initiated expatriates (SIEs) in both employee and managerial roles are now commonplace. However, the influence of direct supervisors’ international experi...
Long-term benefit of vasodilating beta-blockers in acute myocardial infarction patients with mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction
Beta-blockers have been considered the cornerstone of treatment for patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, long-term benefits of vasodilating beta-blockers remain uncertain. This st...
Clinical impact of low bone mineral density in patients with colorectal cancer liver metastasis undergoing hepatectomy
Background This study aimed to elucidate the clinical impact of osteopenia on the recurrence of colon cancer liver metastases. Methods Patients with colon cancer liver metastases (N = 186) undergoin...
Association of stress with nutrition literacy, eating behavior, and physical activity: A cross-sectional study of university students in Bangladesh
Background Increased levels of stress among university students have an effect on their physical and mental well-being and may lower their learning outcomes and overall satisfaction. While lifestyle f...
Infected connections: Unraveling the impact of a bacterial symbiont on ant-aphid partnership
The multitrophic plant-aphid-ant system is a model widely studied in ecology and evolutionary biology. Within this system, bacterial symbionts can circulate and may modify the relationships between pa...
Correction: Predicting the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among adults living with HIV/AIDS in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A hospital-based study
Effect of autoclaving process on trueness and qualitative marginal fit of intraoral scan body manufactured from two materials: An in vitro study
Statement of the problem It is not clear the effect of multiple autoclaving processes on the accuracy of scan bodies. Autoclaving dental disposables enables reuse, reducing the environmental impact of...
Effect of altered gluteus maximus strength on the magnitude and direction of hip joint contact forces during simulations of gait
Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS), a common and painful hip condition that affects active young adults, is associated with muscle weakness and altered movement patterns during common daily...
Attributing non-specific symptoms to cancer in general practice: A scoping review
Background Non-specific cancer symptoms are challenging to interpret in general practice. They can be attributed to a wide range of other conditions and delay the cancer diagnosis,...
Effectiveness evaluation of connected and automated vehicles’ driving loop: Node weights and driving reliability
As an emerging development trend in the automotive industry, the construction of the network model and the effectiveness evaluation of the driving loop for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs) are...
Experiences of recently diagnosed urban COVID-19 outpatients: A survey on patient worries, provider-patient interactions, and neutralizing monoclonal antibody treatment
Background COVID-19 patients have experienced worry, altered provider-patient interactions, and options to use novel treatments, initially with neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Limited resea...
Empowering EFL teachers’ perceptions of generative AI-mediated self-professionalism
This study intends to empower English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions of generative artificial intelligence (AI)-mediated self-professionalism in engagement, attitudes, constraints,...
Multi-locus GWAS analysis identifies genomic regions associated with resistance to ergot (Claviceps africana) in sorghum
Deployment of resistant genotypes is one of the major components of ergot disease management in sorghum. Identification of genomic regions and candidate genes associated with resistance to ergot is a...
Type 1 diabetes mellitus patients had lower total vitamin K levels and increased sensitivity to direct anticoagulants
The abnormalities in blood coagulation in patients with diabetes can lead to a prothrombotic state and requirement for the administration of direct anticoagulants. However, no comparative studies have...
An in vitro evaluation of biofilm removal from simulated root canals using sodium hypochlorite irrigation solution at various temperature settings
Background Using sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) irrigation solution at various temperatures is common for removing biofilms in root canals and the isthmus. Numerous studies have examined the impact of te...
The test-retest reliability of the H-Reflex and swaymeter in women aged 30–65 years
Background The H-reflex can objectively assess sensorimotor integration relevant to proprioception and postural control. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common and potentially d...