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Evaluating sports complex sustainable supply chains: A prospective assessment technique method of moments quantile regression research
The growing emphasis on sustainability in supply chain management has raised critical concerns about its implementation in complex ecosystems such as sports stadiums. This study investigates the econo...
Retraction: Evaluate teaching quality of physical education using a hybrid multi-criteria decision-making framework
Meso-structural evolution of sandstone under uniaxial loading: A study on microdefect compaction and transgranular crack formation mechanisms
Rock deterioration under uniaxial compression is significantly influenced by changes in meso-structure, which plays a key role in determining the mechanical behavior and stability of rock materials. U...
Cuproptosis-related gene signatures define the immune microenvironment in diabetic nephropathy
Background Cuproptosis may be a new clue to illustrate the pathogenesis of the disease. There was no study focused on the relationship between the cuproptosis genes and diabetic nephropathy (DN). This...
Evaluating the capacity of large language models to interpret emotions in images
The integration of artificial intelligence, specifically large language models (LLMs), in emotional stimulus selection and validation offers a promising avenue for enhancing emotion comprehension fram...
Cost-effectiveness analysis of a postoperative 48-hour care bundle for high-risk patients undergoing abdominal surgery
Background Enhancing surgical care pathways, including scaling-up care after surgery, seeks to deliver better patient-centered care and improve outcomes. However, the value associated with these pathw...
Upper eyelid contour measurement in an Asian population using Bézier curve analysis
Purpose To define and quantify the upper eyelid contour of normal Asian adults using a software program utilizing Bézier curves. Methods Eighty eyes of 80 healthy Korean subjects were included in th...
Validity of the process and outcome specific measure in women with abnormal Papanicolaou screening test
Introduction Women receiving abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) findings often face psychosocial burden. This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Process and Outcome Specific Measure...
Improved MPC for trajectory planning of self-driving cars
To tackle the challenges associated with lane changes in diverse driving environments, this study introduces an Improved Model Predictive Control (IMPC) approach that integrates vehicle state and driv...
Genetic evidence for a fall-spawning group of Gulf sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi) in the Apalachicola River, Florida, USA
The Gulf sturgeon ( Acipenser oxyrinchus desotoi ) is a large, long-lived, anadromous fish inhabiting the northern Gulf of Mexico. This charismatic fish was hun...
Plebeia catamarcensis and Tetragonisca fiebrigi (Hymenoptera, Apidae) propolis promotes longevity and anti-Alzheimer effects in Caenorhabditis elegans
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition associated with oxidative stress, affecting millions of people worldwide, with expected increases due to the aging population. The development of e...
Cross-National variations in mental health: A cross-sectional study on depression, anxiety, and stress among university staff and students in Sub-Saharan African
Purpose Mental health disorders are global concerns, but their impact varies across regions. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the influence of country-specific factors on mental health is under-researched...
Use peripheral blood leukocyte parameters combined with inflammatory indicators in diagnosis and severity assessment of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children
Background Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common cause of pneumonia in children over 5 years of age. Cell Population Data (CPD) is valuable for screening various diseases, including certain infections and...
Identifying clinical skill gaps of healthcare workers using a digital clinical decision support algorithm during outpatient pediatric consultations in primary health centers in Rwanda
Digital clinical decision support algorithms (CDSAs) that guide healthcare workers during consultations can enhance adherence to guidelines and the resulting quality of care. However, this improvement...
Screening of a core SNP set for the seedling identification of Saccharina japonica cultivars in northern China
Kelp is an economically important seaweed species in China. The verification of Saccharina japonica cultivars is crucial for industrial development. Four Saccharina japonica cultivars with distinctive...
Social anxiety influences the stress-buffering potential of social presence: Evidence from cardiovascular and affective reactivity under stress
Social presence and social support are fundamental instrumental sources of interpersonal emotional regulation, playing a crucial role in mitigating the impact of stress and negative emotions. This stu...
Examining oxyhydrogen gas generation experimentally using wet cell design
Oxyhydrogen (HHO) gas, which is created when water is electrolyzed using a dry cell electrolyzer, is becoming more and more popular as a new energy source because of its improved combustion properties...
Monovalent mRNA XBB.1.5 vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 hospitalization in Quebec, Canada: Impact of variant replacement and waning protection during 10-month follow-up
Background Vaccine formulations targeting contemporaneous subvariants have been developed to respond to SARS-CoV-2 virus evolution. Updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccines targeting t...
Investigation of the effects of benznidazole on the salivary glands: A biochemical, morphological, and functional approach
This study aimed to evaluate the possible biochemical effects of the administration of benznidazole on the parotid and submandibular salivary glands and saliva of rats, as well as on salivary componen...
Between-day reliability of local and global muscle-tendon unit assessments in female athletes whilst standardising menstrual cycle phase
Muscle-tendon unit (MTU) assessments can be categorised into local (e.g., tendon strain) or global (e.g., jump height) assessments. Although menstrual cycle phase may be a key consideration when imple...
Comparison of the stabilized waste soil properties and stabilization mechanism of phosphogypsum-fly ash-steel slag based cement versus Portland cement
Through physical and chemical reactions in the presence of phosphogypsum, steel slag and fly ash modify the load-bearing skeleton and fill the pores of the wasted soil, resulting in high-strength perf...
Analyzing psychological mechanism of physical activity enhancing Chinese L2 learning efficacy with inhibiting aggressive behavior using cross-lagged panel model
Objective For international students coming to China, the process of learning Chinese is very difficult. At the same time, chronic academic underachievement can lead to aggressive behavior (AB). Altho...
Work ability and associated factors among female ready-made garment workers in Bangladesh
Background The ready-made garment industry plays a crucial role in Bangladesh’s economy and has made a significant contribution to womenempowerment by employing millions of female workers. The work ab...
Association of renal hyperfiltration with incidence of dyslipidemia: a nationwide retrospective longitudinal cohort study
Background Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are often diagnosed with dyslipidemia, contributing to their cardiovascular risk. However, the relationship between renal hyperfiltration (RHF)...
Eye-tracking as a measure of receptive vocabulary in non-verbal children with cerebral palsy
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) often struggle to participate in traditional language assessments due to their limited mobility, making it challenging for speech-language therapists (SLTs) to accura...