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From eyes’ microtremors to critical flicker fusion
The critical flicker fusion threshold (CFFT) is the frequency at which a flickering light source becomes indistinguishable from continuous light. The CFFT is an important biomarker of health condition...
Black soil layer thickness prediction and soil erosion risk assessment in a small watershed in Northeast China
Black soil has good properties and high fertility. Understanding the spatial distribution of black soil layer thickness is of great significance in promoting regional agricultural development, ecologi...
Correction: Untargeted lipidomics reveals unique lipid signatures of extracellular vesicles from porcine colostrum and milk
Coaches’ insights: Determinants of athlete success, physical demands and training approaches in single-handed Olympic-class dinghy sailing
Gaining insights into experienced coaches’ perceptions and understanding of performance and training can enhance knowledge to optimise athlete performance. Ten experienced International Laser Class As...
Relative age effect at Concacaf championships: Influence of sex, age, nationality, playing position, and playing status
Relative age effects in soccer are typified by an overrepresentation of players born earlier in the selection year. Examinations of relative age effects remain limited in female players and developing...
Enhancing corn industry sustainability through deep learning hybrid models for price volatility forecasting
The fluctuations in corn prices not only increase uncertainty in the market but also affect farmers’ planting decisions and income stability, while also impeding crucial investments in sustainable agr...
Effect of emancipative values on life satisfaction across different levels of democracy: A cross-national analysis of the World Values Survey
Emancipative values – advocating for personal freedoms, equality, and autonomy – are theorized to enhance life satisfaction by fostering empowerment and opportunities. The current study tested whether...
TempODEGraphNet: predicting user churn using dynamic social graphs and neural ODEs
Research on user churn prediction has been conducted across various domains for a long time. Among these, the gaming domain is characterized by its potential for diverse types of interactions between...
A teacher-led classroom intervention in an area of Mexico experiencing community violence: A controlled mixed-method feasibility study
Objectives We aimed to explore the effectiveness of a daily ten-minute teacher-led group thought field therapy stress-reduction intervention on middle-school adolescents residing in an area experienci...
Assessing adherence to physical activity guidelines and correlates among older Korean adults with a focus on 10-minute bout duration using subjective and objective measures
Background Understanding physical activity (PA) patterns in older adults is crucial for effectively promoting adherence to PA guidelines. However, measuring PA can be challenging because it involves a...
Development and validation of the pesticides label (pictograms and color codes) questionnaire: A pilot study of farmers’ understanding and practices in Lebanon
Farmers’ comprehension of color codes and pictograms of pesticides is crucial for ensuring the safe and effective use of these agricultural chemicals. These visual aids provide essential information a...
“A PhD is just going to somehow break you”: A qualitative study exploring the role of peer support for doctoral students
Doctoral (PhD) students experience high rates of mental health challenges, including high rates of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and isolation. While universities offer mental health services, thes...
Digital infrastructure and intra-provincial balanced development: Evidence from China’s provincial panel data
Unbalanced regional development poses a significant challenge to global economic growth. While existing studies have primarily concentrated on disparities between provinces, there is a notable lack of...
The effects of aerobic exercise in patients with cancer-related fatigue: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is characterized by an unusual and persistent sensation of tiredness that can occur during or after treatment, potentially impacting both physical and mental ca...
Reducing energy and environmental footprint in agriculture: A study on drone spraying vs. conventional methods
Agricultural practices significantly contribute to resource depletion and greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the urgent need for environmental sustainability in this sector. This research assesses...
Effect of mineral filler on low velocity impact behaviour of bi-directional glass fibre/epoxy composites exposed to varied temperature conditions
Fibre reinforced plastics are predominantly used in automotive, aerospace applications due to their promising features of low cost, easy of processing and durability, however these composites are more...
Testing learning as alternative to the blank slate hypothesis in the honey bee, Apis mellifera
Reliable recognition of nestmates and discrimination against non-nestmates is key to the integrity of social insect colonies. Cuticular hydrocarbon profiles play a key role in this recognition process...
Stochastic optimization for minimizing operational costs in smart hybrid energy networks considering electric vehicle
The residential energy hub (REH) effectively satisfies power demands, but the incorporation of renewable energy sources (RES) and the increasing use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), with t...
Thionated levofloxacin derivative: Potential repurposing for cancer treatment and synergism with doxorubicin on doxorubicin-resistant lung cancer cells
Objectives Fluoroquinolones, such as levofloxacin (LVX), are extended-spectrum drugs used for the treatment of bacterial infections. Several fluoroquinolone derivatives have shown promising antibacter...
Basic medical sciences and understanding medicine: Insights from medical students
Introduction Basic medical sciences form the cornerstone of any medical knowledge and are essential for understanding various diseases. This study aims to shed light on students’ viewpoints toward tho...
Effects of salicylic acid, benzothiadiazole, and other commercial biostimulants on boosting faba bean (Vicia faba L.) tolerance against Orobanche spp
Broomrapes (Orobanche spp.) caused important agricultural problems reducing faba bean cultivated area and production in Tunisia. The effect of chemical tolerance inducers (Salicylic Acid SA and Benzot...
Small-area spatio-temporal analysis of cancer risk to support effective and equitable cancer prevention
Cancer is rapidly increasing worldwide and urgent global action towards cancer control is required. Consistent with global trends, Canada is expected to experience a near doubling in new cases and can...
Combining CD3/GD2 bispecific T cell engager with human Vγ9Vδ2 T cells facilitates neuroblastoma cell targeting and killing in vitro
Cancer immunotherapy, particularly T cell–based therapies, is considered to have strong potential for treating various types of cancer. A promising approach that has emerged is the use of γδ T cell-ba...
Hepatic transcriptome profiling unveils candidate genes in cattle with liver abscesses under the influence of beef genetics in dairy cattle
Liver abscesses are a significant concern in cattle feeding, linked to visceral condemnation and carcass trimming; however, the molecular mechanism of development and progression of liver abscesses is...
Prediction of testosterone deficiency using different screening indexes in adult American men: An NHANES cross-sectional study
Background Testosterone levels are closely associated with visceral obesity, insulin resistance, and lipid metabolism. The objective of this study was to investigate the associations among eight indic...