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Unlocking the return insurance puzzle in e-commerce: A strategic dance between e-sellers and the e-platform
As return insurance has become a prevalent strategy, understanding the influences of the return insurance remains a critical question. This study considers a supply chain comprising an e-platform and...
ImVoxelGNet: Image to voxels geometry-aware projection for multi-view RGB-based 3D object detection
3D object detection based solely on image data presents a significant challenge in computer vision, primarily due to the need to integrate geometric perception processes derived from visual inputs. Th...
Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections in internal medicine wards: A large Italian multicenter retrospective study
Introduction This large, multicenter, Italian retrospective study aimed to describe clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with 30-day mortality in patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa b...
YOLOv8n-BWG-enhanced drone smoke detection: Advancing environmental monitoring efficiency
The precise monitoring and localization of industrial exhaust smoke emissions play a crucial role in environmental management. Existing methods encounter challenges like intricate detection environmen...
Can ultrasound parameters predict the diagnostic yield of diuretic renal scintigraphy in pediatric hydronephrosis?
Diuretic renal scintigraphy (DRS) is a valuable imaging tool for distinguishing obstructive from non-obstructive hydronephrosis, especially in pediatric patients, but non-diagnostic results are not un...
Unraveling genetic etiologies in complex pediatric neurological diseases: A genetic investigation using whole exome sequencing
Pediatric neurological disorders are a diverse group of conditions affecting the nervous system in children, often challenging to diagnose due to their nonspecific and overlapping clinical features. A...
Low carbon economic dispatch of integrated energy system based on coupled operation of OCPP-P2G-CHP
In the context of the “double carbon” initiative, the exploration of strategies for energy conservation and emission reduction through both policy and technological approaches has emerged as a signifi...
Production performance in cultivated mixed-sown grasslands combining Poa pratensis L. and various Poaceae forage grasses
Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.), a native grass species of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, is widely used for ecological restoration due to its high growth rate and strong adaptability. However, mo...
Exploring the causal link between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: Insights gained from a Mendelian randomization study involving two independent samples
Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) is defined by the rapid onset of hearing impairment without an identifiable etiology. The decreased serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D(25...
A comparative study of alkaloid and phenolic compounds in different organs and tissues of Berberis integerrima
Berberis integerrima Bunge is a valuable plant of the Berberidaceae family used in medicine and industry. The properties of the different parts of this plant vary and depend on the distribution of its...
Enhanced voice recognition in musicians
Musicians typically have extensive auditory experience and demonstrate better pitch, timbre, and tempo discrimination compared to non-musicians. Musical training is also correlated with earlier and mo...
Informed choice of modern Contraceptive Methods and determinant factors among reproductive age women in Eastern Africa countries: A multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey
Background Unwanted pregnancies arise from the discontinuation of many contraceptive methods or the failure to use current contraceptive services; this has been a public health concern in Sub-Saharan...
A study on the diffusion model of new energy passenger vehicles with consideration of product value
Accurately forecasting new energy passenger vehicle sales is essential for developing effective marketing strategies and supporting government policies. Consumers purchase decisions for new energy pas...
Experimental investigation and prediction of the flexural properties of FDM printed carbon fiber reinforced polyamide parts using optimized RSM and ANN models
The application of additive manufacturing technologies for producing parts from polymer composite materials has gained significant attention due to the ability to create fully functional components th...
Risk assessment of temporary pacing for cardiac arrest after cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted cardiovascular surgery: A case-control study
Objective Cardiac arrest happens in 0.7%-5.2% patients after cardiovascular surgery, and cases with asystole or severe bradycardia need timely temporary pacing. However, routine temporary pacing wire...
Design, synthesis and in silico molecular modelling studies of 2-Hydrazineyl-2-oxoethyl-4-(1H-pyrrol-1-yb) benzoate derivatives: a potent dual DHFR and ENR-reductase inhibitors with antitubercular, antibacterial and cytotoxic potential
The current research includes the study of 28 new 2-hydrazineyl-2-oxoethyl-4-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl) benzoate derivatives as antitubercular, antibacterial, and enoyl-ACP reductase enzyme inhibitors. SYBYL-X....
Experiences of children and their caregivers affected by multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Cape Town, South Africa
Background Approximately 30,000 children (<15 years) develop multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) each year. MDR-TB severely impacts the lives of children and their families, yet data explor...
Do tragic movies about death make you think? Exploring effects of the role of death in the narrative structure of eudaimonic movies on viewers’ reflection, death attitudes, and posttraumatic growth
Reflection has been found to play an important role in the effects of eudaimonic movies, but it is yet unclear which features of movies stimulate viewers’ reflection. This study tests whether the role...
Exploring fertility preservation in AYA cancer survivors: Information needs and post-cancer challenges
Purpose To explore the experiences of fertility preservation (FP) and cancer-induced infertility among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors. Methods This cross-sectional, qualitative st...
Systematic review of risk prediction models for arteriovenous fistula dysfunction in maintenance hemodialysis patients
Objective The prevalence of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) dysfunction and its associated complications among patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) underscores the necessity for predictive m...
Effectiveness of integrating cervical cancer prevention strategies into HIV care programmes: A mixed-methods systematic review protocol
Introduction Cervical cancer, which is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer among women globally, remains a significant health burden despite being preventable and treatable...
Assessment of palladium concentration in drill cores using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) appears to be a promising technique for rapid on-site assessment of precious metal concentrations in ores. However, a number of issues need to be considered...
Research on policy effect and regional difference of allocation efficiency of rural preschool education resources: evidence from China
By the end of 2020, with all rural residents living in poverty under the current standard lifted out of absolute poverty, marking a new phase in China’s anti-poverty efforts with new pursuit of the co...
Depth-dependent contributions of various vascular zones to cerebral autoregulation and functional hyperemia: An in-silico analysis
Autoregulation and neurovascular coupling are key mechanisms that modulate myogenic tone (MT) in vessels to regulate cerebral blood flow (CBF) during resting state and periods of increased neural acti...
Reducing the effective dosage of flutamide on prostate cancer cell lines through combination with selenium nanoparticles: An in-vitro study
Objective Objective of the study was to evaluate the therapeutic potential of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) in combination with flutamide for treating prostate cancer (PCa) cell lines. The goal was t...