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Method for assessing rodent infestation in plateau based on SegFormer
Rodent infestation is a critical factor contributing to grassland degradation, which significantly negatively affects grassland ecosystems. To assess rodent infestation on the plateau, there is an urg...
Energy-based jamming pattern open set recognition via spiking wavelet transformer
Jamming pattern recognition (JPR) is critical in modern communication systems, including civil, and industrial applications, where complex and unpredictable jamming patterns (JPs) frequently disrupt n...
Level and determinants of pentavalent vaccine dropout during infancy: A hierarchical analysis of community-level longitudinal study
Background An estimated 23 million children under the age of one do not get the recommended basic vaccinations globally, and Ethiopia is one of the 10 countries where almost 60% of these children live...
A novel twin time series network for building energy consumption predicting
Energy consumption prediction in buildings is crucial for optimizing energy management. The latest research faces three critical challenges: (1) Insufficient temporal correlation extraction and predic...
What is effective communication in breastfeeding care? Perspectives from Latina women
Background Despite effective communication being critical to providing person-centered care, little is known of effective communication in breastfeeding care from the perspective of Latina women in th...
The Hippo-YAP/β-catenin signaling axis coordinates odontogenic differentiation in dental pulp stem cells: Implications for dentin-pulp regeneration
Objective This study investigated the interplay between Hippo-YAP and β-catenin signaling in regulating odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) and explored its potential i...
A multi-domain collaborative denoising bearing fault diagnosis model based on dynamic inter-domain attention mechanism and noise-aware loss function
Rolling bearings are the core transmission components of large-scale rotating machinery such as wind power gearboxes and aviation engines, so timely and effective monitoring and diagnosis of their sta...
Effect of crystal-to-detector distance shift on data processing in serial crystallography
Serial crystallography (SX) is an emerging technique to determine the room-temperature structure of macromolecules while minimizing any radiation damage. In SX, many crystals are continuously delivere...
Factors associated with hypotension during the first hour of continuous renal replacement therapy in critically Ill patients: A prospective observational study
Purpose To investigate the factors of hemodynamic instability within the first hour of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in critically ill patients. Materials and methods A prospective obs...
Can digital transformation enhance labor productivity in enterprises: An analysis from the perspective of business process reengineering
From the perspective of business process reengineering, this paper analyzes the impact of digital transformation on labor productivity in enterprises and its underlying mechanisms. The study finds tha...
Investigation on the influence of airflow on the acoustic performance of a single–Cylinder diesel engine exhaust muffler
The airflow in the exhaust muffler can affect the sound propagation characteristics. In this work, For a single-cylinder diesel engine, an experimental bench was set up, and the accuracy of the simula...
Neurologists’ perspectives on management challenges and mitigation strategies for Parkinson’s disease patients: A qualitative study in Iraq
Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is currently the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world. Patients with PD face numerous challenges in managing their chronic condition, particularly in...
A mixed methods exploration of motor imagery in autistic and non-autistic adults: Diverse experiences and implications for interventions
Research on motor imagery (MI) in non-autistic individuals suggests that there are shared neural circuitries between imagery and execution. The relationship between imagined and executed movements, an...
The influence of proteolytic enzymes on the change of lysozyme properties
This research examines the enzymatic modification of lysozyme, a glycosidic hydrolase that has restricted effectiveness against Gram-negative bacteria, in order to produce bioactive peptide fractions...
Validation of the Kidsights Measurement Tool: A parent-reported instrument to track children’s development at the population level
Disparities in child development between groups of children arise early and reflect social inequities in early environments, geography, and other factors. To track and address these disparities, valid...
Association between epidural catheter tip malposition and anesthesiologists’ experience after graduation: A cross-sectional study using postoperative CT images
Objectives This study aimed to examine the incidence of epidural catheter tip malposition using postoperative CT images, and investigated its relationship with anesthesiologist and...
Pluchea dioscoridis extract: A novel therapeutic approach for polycystic ovary syndrome targeting ovarian morphology, dopamine pathways, and neurobehavior in relation to its phytocomponents
Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine condition associated with hormonal and metabolic abnormalities, as well as behavioral modifications. Aim This research assesses...
Multi-objective optimization of wear parameters of hybrid composites (LM6/B4C/fly ash) using grey relational analysis
Background Aluminium based composites with hybrid reinforcement hold significant potential to replace Al-alloys in a variety of automotive sectors where cheap cost, a significant ratio of strength to...
Monitoring temporal changes in large urban street trees using remote sensing and deep learning
In the rapidly changing dynamics of urbanization, urban forests offer numerous benefits to city dwellers. However, the information available on these resources is often outdated or non-existent, leadi...
Characterizing the content and quality of internet resources on exercise training in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder
Background Individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Generalized Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (G-HSD) experience musculoskeletal joint instability, cardiopulmonary manifestations, and func...
The cytological analysis of crossing over in armadillos supports the existence of a phylogenetic component of recombination rates in mammals
In mammals rates of recombination are well predicted by the phylogenetic relationship between species, with lower recombination rates in more basal clades. In this regard, there is currently insuffici...
Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells decellular matrix alleviates chondrocyte senescence by inhibiting the STING-NF-κB pathway
Osteoarthritis (OA), characterized by synovial inflammation, articular cartilage degeneration, and structural changes of subchondral bone and periarticular tissues, represents a major unmet clinical c...
Serratia sp. traits distinguish the lung microbiome of patients with tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung diseases
Background Pathogenic mycobacteria, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (Mtbc), and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTMs) can cause severe chronic pulmonary infections. However, not all infected...
Differences in the incidence of cirrhosis-associated complications between MASLD, MetALD and ALD among patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis
Background Recently, the new definition of steatotic liver disease (SLD) has been introduced, which not only differentiates MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated steatotic liver disease) from alcoho...
The application of artificial intelligence techniques in predicting game outcomes of professional basketball league: A systematic review
Background Predicting basketball game outcomes is a critical area in sports science and data analysis, providing concrete benefits for optimizing coaching strategies, improving team management, and in...