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Structural analysis of social behavior: Using cluster analysis to examine personality profile associated with diabetes onset
Objective In this study we tested whether some intrapsychic behaviors of structure of personality can be associated with the onset of Type 2 diabetes (T2-DM). Methods T2-DM Patients (n. 257) and Hea...
Determinant of zinc deficiency in orthopaedic inpatients
Zinc is vital for over 300 enzymes in major metabolic pathways, and deficiency can lead to serious conditions, especially post-surgery. This study aimed to investigate predictive factors of zinc defic...
Genome-wide association study of biological nitrogen fixation traits in mini-core cowpea germplasm
Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) efficiency in legume crops such as cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) has been less documented yet is key in improving yield performance and restoring soil fertility...
Enhancing student career guidance and sentimental analysis: A performance-driven hybrid learning approach with feature ranking
Choosing the appropriate career path poses a significant hurdle for students, especially when time is constrained. This research addresses the challenge of career prediction by introducing a method th...
Preparation of Ni-Mn ferrites magnetic nanoparticles through the ethanol solution combustion-calcination process for the adsorption of methyl blue
Ni-Mn ferrites magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) were successfully prepared through the ethanol solution combustion-calcination process, and characterized by SEM, TEM, XRD, VSM, BET, and FTIR techniques....
Perceived stress, coping mechanisms, and influential factors among undergraduate nursing students during ICU clinical placements: A cross-sectional study
Background Intensive Care Unit (ICU) exposes nursing students to high workloads, emotional demands, and high-risk performance. Understanding perceived stress, coping strategies, and influential factor...
Image segmentation algorithm based on improved YOLOv8 model and its application in underground coal and gangue recognition
Coal and gangue recognition technology is one of the key technologies in the intelligent construction of coal mines. With the deepening of the research, only the coal and gangue recognition, the pixel...
Retraction: Development of Timolol Maleate-Loaded Poloxamer-co-Poly (acrylic acid) based hydrogel for controlled drug delivery
Indicators to evaluate the labor insertion of people with disabilities in conventional companies in Spain: A Delphi study
Introduction The level of labor integration of people with disability (PwD) is notably lower than that of people without disabilities. In order to evaluate the success of the labor market integration...
Retraction: Analysis and early warning management of resource and environmental carrying capacity in agricultural provinces: A case study of Henan Province
PDRN prevents SIRT1 degradation by attenuating autophagy during skin aging
Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) is a low molecular weight linear polyribonucleotide fragment derived from salmon sperm, known for its potential in tissue regeneration and anti-inflammatory applications...
Implementation of two transdiagnostic interventions based on emotional regulation for professionals who treat alcohol addiction in the Spanish mental health system: A multicenter mixed methods pilot study protocol
Emotional dysregulation has been considered a transdiagnostic factor and an important determinant of craving and relapse in alcohol addiction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the Unified Protoc...
Metagenomic characterization of bacterial abundance and diversity in potato cyst nematode suppressive and conducive potato rhizosphere
Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is an important food crop in Kenya, providing a source of nutrition and income for many farmers. However, potato cyst nematodes (PCN) cause significant damage to potato p...
Harmonizing CT scanner acquisition variability in an anthropomorphic phantom: A comparative study of image-level and feature-level harmonization using GAN, ComBat, and their combination
Purpose Radiomics allows for the quantification of medical images and facilitates precision medicine. Many radiomic features derived from computed tomography (CT) are sensitive to variations across sc...
The effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for low back pain in China: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Low back pain (LBP) is the most common and incapacitating musculoskeletal disorder globally. The use of non-pharmacological interventions for the management of LBP is recommended by global clinical pr...
Fungal community and taxa specialization to host and environment interactions in two temperate forests
The structure and function of plant-associated fungal communities (i.e. mycobiome) is shaped by biotic and abiotic factors, and can impact plant community dynamics. We evaluated the effects of differe...
RETRACTED: Mitochondrial dysfunction and cell death induced by Toona sinensis leaf extracts through MEK/ERK signaling in glioblastoma cells
Toona sinensis, a kind of phytochemicals in traditional Chinese medicine widely used in South-East Asia, has been recognized for its anticancer properties, particularly against various types of cancer...
Development of a simplified prediction model for diagnosing progressive central precocious puberty using clinical and pelvic ultrasound parameters
This study aimed to explore the predictive value of clinical and pelvic ultrasound parameters for diagnosing central precocious puberty (CPP) and to establish a clinically useful simplified prediction...
Effects of sonication on particle dispersions from a size, biodissolution, cytotoxicity and transferred dose perspective – a case study on nickel and nickel oxide particles
The toxicity of micro- and nanoparticles in cell culture studies is influenced by factors like particle size, agglomeration, dissolution of the particles, and methodological factors like sonication pr...
Patterns of e-cigarette use and interest in cessation among current users in Ontario: An online cross-sectional study
Use of electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as vaping, has increased substantially in recent years. Our present study aimed to explore vaping patterns and factors that may associated with inten...
Research on compound twill generation algorithm based on moving matrix
To further enhance the authenticity of yarn simulation, we propose an algorithm for generating Compound Twills based on a moving matrix. Firstly, the key to designing composite twill is to determine t...
Evaluation of ERA5 wind parameter with in-situ data offshore China
There are abundant wind energy resources along the coast of China. Understanding spatial-temporal characteristics of wind speed is significant in meteorology, coastal engineering design and maritime i...
Estimation of long-term river discharge and benefits evaluation of ecological water conveyance in Ertanggou basin from 2000 to 2020
Given the current ecological degradation in the inland arid river basins of our country, ecological water conveyance has increasingly become a critical measure to alleviate the pressures of water scar...
Effects of nitrogen and precipitation on the life history of spring- and autumn-germinated plants of Hypecoum erectum L. (Papaveraceae)
Nitrogen deposition and precipitation are the topics of current global climate change, and also the major environmental factors influencing plant growth. This study utilized the ephemeral plant H. ere...
Determining relative population-specific acceleration intensity thresholds in soccer using game locomotion data: Validation of a new method using data from male youth elite players
In soccer, relative population-specific acceleration intensity thresholds are required to create meaningful activity profiles. These thresholds can be derived from the maximal acceleration-initial run...