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Severity of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and risk of new-onset autoimmune disease: A RECOVER initiative study in nationwide U.S. cohorts
SARS-CoV-2 infection has been associated with increased autoimmune disease risk. Past studies have not aligned regarding the most prevalent autoimmune diseases after infection, however. Furthermore, t...
The effects of learning experience on college students’ deep english learning: a study of the chain mediation effect of motivation and strategy
This study focuses on the impact of learning experience on college students’ deep learning of English and the chain-mediated effects of motivation and strategy. In the context of globalization, Englis...
How does China’s green factory policy affect substantive green innovation?
Green factory evaluation (GFE) is a green industry policy in China with the goal of accelerating green manufacturing. How does GFE influence corporate substantive green innovation (SUGI)? Existing res...
Influence of vehicle expertise on acceleration profile preferences in electric vehicles
This study examines how professional expertise influences acceleration profile preferences by comparing evaluations from development experts in internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) and electric...
Large, regionally variable shifts in diatom and dinoflagellate biomass in the North Atlantic over six decades
The North Atlantic Ocean has large seasonal blooms rich in diatoms and dinoflagellates which can contribute disproportionately relative to other primary producers to export production and transfer of...
New insights into archaeological textiles (1000–1450AD) from the coastal region of the Atacama Desert: Preliminary evidence of a cochineal and shellfish purple dye combination
A multi-instrumental and non-destructive approach was used to integrally analyze four archaeological textiles from the Pre-Columbian Playa Miller-3 funerary site (1100–1450 AD) located on the coast of...
Pedestrian tracking method based on S-YOFEO framework in complex scene
A real-time stable multi-target tracking method based on the enhanced You Only Look Once-v8 (YOLOv8) and the optimized Simple Online and Realtime Tracking with a Deep association metric (DeepSORT) for...
Determinants of voluntary disclosure: An empirical analysis of financial, market, and organizational factors
This study systematically examines the determinants of voluntary disclosure by listed companies in Japan, where non-financial disclosure is not legally mandated. Using quarterly data from 5,915 compan...
Description of two new species and a new population of Mesobiotus cf. coronatus from Cotacachi-Cayapas National Park, Ecuador
In this study, we present descriptions of two new eutardigrade species and additionally a detailed description of new population of Mesobiotus cf. coronatus discovered in the Cotacachi-Cayapas Nationa...
Conflicting trends in violent crime measured by police recorded crime and the crime survey in England and Wales since 2010
Police recorded violent crime (PRC) and the Crime Survey of England and Wales (CSEW) show substantially different trends in the rates of violent crime according to the Office of National Statistics (O...
The views of UK Chinese individuals towards living and deceased-donor kidney transplantation: A qualitative interview study
The views of UK Chinese people towards transplantation and organ donation are not known. It is not known whether the perspectives of Chinese people living in the UK differ from those of Chinese people...
Numerical simulation study on multifield coupling of enhanced geothermal systems under different fracture characteristics
Fractures are key geological features in hot dry rock structures and fulfill a decisive role in determining productivity and reservoir stability. Adopting the Xudong fault zone in the Songliao Basin a...
Indoor mobility challenges among older adults: A systematic review of barriers and limitations
Introduction The global population is projected to double by 2050 with most older adults expressing preference to age in place. Despite this demographic shift, indoor mobility challenges which directl...
Application of ConvNeXt with transfer learning and data augmentation for malaria parasite detection in resource-limited settings using microscopic images
Malaria continues to be a severe health problem across the globe, especially within resource-limited areas which lack both skilled diagnostic personnel and diagnostic equipment. This study investigate...
The research on enhancing the strength and durability of pipeline connection ports using arc welding additive manufacturing
In long-distance pipelines, the connection between pipelines is often the weakest link. During the manufacturing process of pipelines, roundness errors or defects are inevitable, and the greater the d...
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium formula fertilization model of Lonicera japonica Thunb in hilly and gully Loess Plateau of China
Formula fertilization has been shown to effectively increase both yield and economic profit in medicinal plants. Lonicera japonica Thunb (L. japonica) is a significant medicinal plant; however, no stu...
Assessing the relationship between digital technology use and physical health, fitness, and exercise levels among Chinese youth: The moderating effect of parental monitoring
The study investigates how digital media use, parental supervision, and attitudes towards physical activity influence young Chinese individuals’ physical health and exercise levels. Concerns over the...
Doe diligence: A regional analysis of antlerless deer harvest regulations in the Midwestern United States of America
Wildlife management in the United States of America (US) is primarily delegated to the individual states wherein state wildlife agencies manage wildlife populations to achieve multiple and sometimes c...
Sick building syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, and related factors: A cross-sectional analysis from the Japan Environment and Children’s Study
Sick building syndrome (SBS) is caused by having unhealthy indoor environments. Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a chronic condition that is potentially triggered by low-level chemical exposure....
GPT-4 generates accurate and readable patient education materials aligned with current oncological guidelines: A randomized assessment
Introduction and aim Guideline-based patient educational materials (PEMs) empower patients and reduce misinformation, but require frequent updates and must be adapted to the readability level of patie...
Spatiotemporal dynamics of northern Caspian shorelines (1985–2023) and implications for coastal management: Lessons from the Aral Sea
Dynamic changes to the northern Caspian Sea shoreline have significant ecological implications, including impacts to biodiversity and the surrounding environment. This study employs Landsat datasets,...
How does task complexity and task difficulty affect college students’ writing performance? The mediating effect of critical thinking disposition
This study investigated the effects of task complexity, task difficulty, and critical thinking disposition on college students’ writing performance. 201 participants were selected via probability samp...
Gene editing therapy as a therapeutic approach for cardiovascular diseases in animal models: A scoping review
Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with hereditary genetic factors contributing substantially to disease burden. Current treatments, including life...
Factors influencing user decision of telemedicine applications in Thailand
Telemedicine applications have been used worldwide to support the healthcare system in both private and government sectors. However, the factors influencing users’ decisions to use the telemedicine ap...
The impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on sleep quality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a significant component of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management, but whether it has any impact on patient sleep quality is unknown. Met...