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Effects of dual-task training on cognitive-motor learning and cortical activation: A non-randomized clinical trial in healthy young adults
Dual-task (DT) training, which involves the simultaneous execution of cognitive and motor tasks, has been shown to influence task performance and cortical activation, yet evidence on the effects of DT...
Spongy moths from Europe and Asia: Who could have higher invasion risk in North American?
North American forest systems are significantly impacted by spongy moths (Lymantria dispar Linnaeus). It is unclear, nevertheless, how are the invasion risks of spongy moths from Asia and Europe in No...
Ultrasonic deterrents provide no additional benefit over curtailment in reducing bat fatalities at an Ohio wind energy facility
Wind energy is important for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions but also contributes to global bat mortality. Current strategies to minimize bat mortality due to collision with wind-turbine b...
Research on the oil retention effect of pneumatic oil barriers under current and wave action
The pneumatic oil barrier is a novel device that intercepts oil spills by releasing high-pressure gas underwater to form a curtain of bubbles. However, its performance can be affected by both internal...
Relationship between insulin resistance surrogate markers with diabetes and dyslipidemia: A Bayesian network analysis of Korean adults
Insulin resistance (IR) can be optimally assessed using the euglycemic clamp, but practical clinical limitations necessitate surrogate markers. This study leveraged the Bayesian network analysis to ev...
Factors and prediction of carbon emissions based on PSO-BP neural network model under the development of digital economy
The Yellow River Economic Belt, where the degree of digital economy development is uneven, is the first research object used in this study. It then suggests a way to measure the degree of digital econ...
Mechanical response characteristics of full depth reclaimed pavement based on 3D-move model
The mechanical properties of full-depth reclamation of pavements with Portland cement (FDR-PC) provide a theoretical basis for seeking the structural design of reclaimed pavements and selecting specif...
A simulation-based empirical study on the role of aviation logistics in driving high-quality and sustainable regional economic development: Focusing on dynamic mechanisms and key factors
This study incorporates aviation logistics equipment into the analysis, considering current policy trends and development hotspots. By exploring the intricate relationship between aviation logistics a...
‘Who wants to be a teacher in Ghana?’ A structural equation modelling analysis of prospective language teachers’ behavioural intentions to pursue a career in teaching
Despite its significant role in the development of society, the teaching profession is arguably one of the least preferred professions in Ghana. It has been argued that the declining interest in the t...
The association between relative fat mass (RFM) and lumbar bone density in US adults: Insight from 2011–2018 NHANES
Background The relationship between obesity and osteoporosis has been widely studied. Studies have shown that relative fat mass (RFM) can be used to predict obesity. However, its relationship with bon...
From brewery waste to agricultural wealth: Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency and productivity of maize through brewery sludge and blended NPS fertilizer in North Mecha District, Northwestern Ethiopia
The expansion of brewery factories with huge production potential of brewery sludge in Ethiopia presents a significant opportunity to enhance sustainable soil and crop productivity. Hence, this field...
Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward genetic testing in breast cancer patients in China
Genetic testing is widely recommended in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward genetic testing in Chinese pa...
Deep learning based semantic segmentation of leukemia effected white blood cell
Medical image segmentation has numerous applications in diagnosing different diseases. Various types of diseases are found in white blood and Red blood cells. This paper represents the segmentation of...
Cytokines and appetite-regulating hormones in human milk and associations with infant growth across four sites in a longitudinal cohort: The Mothers, Infants and Lactation Quality Study
Introduction In resource-poor settings, mother-infant dyads are commonly exposed to environmental factors increasing the risk of infectious diseases and possibly influencing the cytokine profile of hu...
Knowledge, attitude and practice toward childhood immunization among mothers in Lebanon
Background Barriers to childhood immunization in Lebanon are multifaceted. While Lebanon has historically maintained high immunization coverage, recent socio-economic challenges and recurrent politica...
Identification of MsCYP79 and MsCYP83 gene families and its response to mechanical damage in Medicago sativa L.
Glucosinolate are one of the vital secondary metabolites in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), and primarily present as β-D-glucosinolate derivatives, improving the resistance in response to biotic and abi...
The associated network embedded decision-making authority allocation and risk-taking of enterprise groups
This research examines the impact of the internal allocation of decision-making authority on the risk-taking behavior of enterprise groups, based on a sample of A-share listed parent-subsidiary compan...
Retraction: In Silico design of a multi-epitope vaccine for Human Parechovirus: Integrating immunoinformatics and computational techniques
Acceptability study of a co-designed educational game about dementia for children: The Kids Dementia Game
Background Dementia has physical, psychological, social and economic impacts, not only for people living with dementia, but also for their carers, families and wider society. Due to the growing number...
Treatment with oxfendazole increased levels of cardiac troponin I in pigs naturally infected with Taenia solium cysticercosis
Background Experimental pigs have been used to study human Taenia solium cysticercosis and neurocysticercosis. Biomarkers such as cardiac troponin I (cTnI) have been used to study various disease stat...
Using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning to classify the status of kidney allograft in Electronic Medical Records written in Spanish
Introduction Accurate identification of graft loss in Electronic Medical Records of kidney transplant recipients is essential but challenging due to inconsistent and not mandatory International Classi...
Internal fixation versus total hip arthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures in patients aged 60 to 80 years: Patient-reported outcomes and complications
Background The treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in patients aged 60–80 years old remains controversial. Arthroplasty has been reported to have lower complication rates than internal fixat...
Correction: Adherence as a Predictor of Sexual Behaviors in People Living with HIV/AIDS during the First Year of Antiretroviral Therapy in Rural Cameroon: Data from Stratall ANRS 12110/ESTHER Trial
Causal relationship between schizophrenia and five types of dementia: A bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Background Although observational research indicates an association between schizophrenia and dementia, it is unclear whether the two are causally related. In order to examine the causal relationship...
Swelling deformation and model calculation of Mg/Ca-bentonite under the influence of salt solution
The swelling characteristics and mechanisms of bentonite are significantly influenced by the chemical environment of the pore solution, making it essential to study its behavior under different pore s...