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Vegetation extraction through UAV RGB imagery and efficient feature selection
Accurate identification of vegetation in mining areas is crucial for conducting pre-mining ecological assessments and post-mining ecological monitoring. However, the vegetation in the mining area is a...
The Tibial Plateau fracture—Current incidence and treatment in Germany
Purpose This study aims to analyze the epidemiology, incidence, and treatment of tibial plateau fractures in Germany from 2019 to 2022. The focus is on understanding demographic trends, clinical prese...
DC vs. AC distribution: Revealing the efficiency advantage of DC in today’s energy landscape
The new millennium witnessed an unanticipated escalation in the installation of rooftop solar panels, particularly due to the development of highly efficient power electronic converters (PECs). The ‘b...
Computerized neuropsychological assessment in post-COVID condition
Background Attention/ processing speed deficits with or without executive function and episodic memory deficits have been suggested as a relatively characteristic cognitive profile of people with post...
Predicting breast cancer prognosis based on a novel pathomics model through CHEK1 expression analysis using machine learning algorithms
Background Checkpoint kinase 1 (CHEK1) is often overexpressed in solid tumors. Nonetheless, the prognostic significance of CHEK1 in breast cancer (BrC) remains unclear. This study used pathomics lever...
Retraction: The C2238/αANP Variant Is a Negative Modulator of Both Viability and Function of Coronary Artery Smooth Muscle Cells
Investigating the biochemical variations in onion leaves due to purple blotch disease and its management through induced resistance
Purple blotch (PB), caused by Alternaria porri (Ellis) ciferri, poses a significant threat to onion crop, resulting in major economic losses in both bulb and seed production globally. The incidence of...
The effect of peer relationships on college students’ behavioral intentions to be physically active: The chain-mediated role of social support and exercise self-efficacy
Purpose Physical activity behavioral intentions have a positive impact on individuals’ physical and mental health, social adjustment, and academic work. This study explored the effects of peer relatio...
An exploration of trauma-informed care curricula in chiropractic programs: A scoping document analysis protocol
Background Trauma is a significant public health issue that affects both mental and physical health. Healthcare delivery based on trauma-informed care (TIC) principles is designed to mitigate the risk...
Connecting Colombia’s protected areas: Using a functional approach for tapir species
Colombia is the world’s fourth most biodiverse country for mammal species. This condition is evidenced in the high number of mammal species reported in specific groups, such as tapirs. The country is...
Knowledge increases informative reporting by the public about urban coyotes
Many municipalities use information about human-wildlife interactions collected in citizen-provided reports to monitor conflicts and guide management actions. However, high volumes of reports that des...
Green synthesized Polyscias fulva silver nanoparticles ameliorate uterine fibroids in female Wistar Albino rats
Uterine fibroids affect a substantial proportion of women in their reproductive age. Despite their effectiveness, surgical options such as hysterectomy are invasive, costly, and associated with recurr...
Oxygen desaturation and lung ultrasonography as markers of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases severity
Purpose we aimed to evaluate lung ultrasound (LUS) and oxygen desaturation as markers for the severity of diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), specifically the fibrotic subtypes, and correlate the...
Empowering refugee voices: Using Nominal Group Technique (NGT) with a diverse refugee Patient Advisory Committee (PAC) to identify health and research priorities in Calgary, Canada
Background Despite rising forced displacement globally, refugees’ health and research priorities are largely unknown. We investigated whether a diverse refugee committee could utilize participatory me...
Design of the multi-material structure using an MMC-SIMP sequential topology optimization method
The present paper introduces a sequential topology optimization method for multi-material structure design. In the proposed method, the moving morphable component (MMC) method and the solid isotropic...
Family environment and prosocial behavior tendency of college students: The chain mediating role of empathy and moral sensitivity
Objectives In order to explore the influence mechanism of family environment on the prosocial behavior tendency of college students and the chain mediating role of empathy and moral sensitivity in thi...
Unlocking the power of reticulocyte analysis: Advancing care for patients with abnormal haemoglobin variants at Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua
Reticulocytes are immature erythrocytes that have been released into the peripheral circulation after being extruded from the bone marrow. However, it has not been investigated whether these reticuloc...
Dynamical analysis of financial stocks network: Improving forecasting using network properties
Applying a network analysis to stock return correlations, we study the dynamical properties of the network and how they correlate with the market return, finding meaningful variables that partially ca...
Retraction: Machine learning-based anomaly detection and prediction in commercial aircraft using autonomous surveillance data
Anchor-free real-time vehicle tracking using LiDAR data
Roadside LiDAR systems can generate real-time microscopic vehicle trajectories applicable to develop intelligent transportation systems and aid the operations of connected and autonomous vehicles. Tra...
Challenges faced and coping strategies used by Malaysian International Medical Graduates surviving internships: A Qualitative Study
Background Malaysian International Medical Graduates (MIMGs) faced unique challenges during their medical internships in Malaysia, impacting their training experience and overall well-being. This stud...
Clinical trials for Wolfram syndrome neurodegeneration: Novel design, endpoints, and analysis models
Objective Wolfram syndrome, an ultra-rare condition, currently lacks effective treatment options. The rarity of this disease presents significant challenges in conducting clinical...
Obstetric, foetal and neonatal outcomes in adolescent pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Background Teenage pregnancy remains an important public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with significant adverse health outcomes for the mother, their foetuses and infants. This systema...
Analyzing the coupling coordination between aviation logistics and the regional economy: Identifying coupling mechanisms and critical influencing factors
The relationship between aviation logistics and the regional economy (AL&RE) is mutually reinforcing. This study aims to develop a research framework for evaluating the coupling coordination level...
Optimization control of all-terrain rescue lift vehicle safety performance based on state feedback
The all-terrain rescue lift vehicle is instrumental in mining emergency rescue operations, with its operational stability being of utmost importance. This study focuses on the XZJ5240JQZ30 all-terrain...