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Human cytomegalovirus infection induces L1 expression through UL38-dependent mTOR-KAP1 pathway
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and LINE-1 (L1) can co-inhabit a common host and closely interact with each other within a single cell. We have previously shown that HCMV exploits this opportunistic inte...
Estimating setback distances for a threatened, cryptic, data-sparse migratory shorebird
Cryptic fauna species using highly modified habitats face many conservation challenges, with disturbance from human use being an ongoing issue across many global settings. Setbacks or buffers are a ke...
The relationship between body condition, body composition, and growth in amphibians
Body condition of animals is often assumed to reflect advantages in survival or reproduction, but body condition indices may not reflect body composition, or condition may be unrelated to fitness-asso...
Retraction: Intraperitoneal injection of PDTC on the NF-kB signaling pathway and osteogenesis indexes of young adult rats with anterior palatal suture expansion model
Retraction: On the networking synthesis of studio factors to the integration of design pedagogy
Evidence to shared genetic correlation of ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage and cardiovascular related traits
Background Previous studies have demonstrated the genetic basis of stroke and also revealed their genetic correlation with some cardiovascular related diseases or traits at the entire genome, which, h...
Public demand and optimization of smart government service platform from the perspective of service life cycle based on the Kano model: A Chinese case study
Predictors of complications following alloplastic cranioplasty in trauma patients: A multi-center retrospective study
Object Although technically simple, cranioplasty following decompressive craniectomy is associated with high complication rates. Assessing the factors that contribute to these complications is essenti...
Umbilical cord length and neurodevelopmental disorders, a national cohort study
Introduction Adversities in fetal life are known risk factors for neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD). Despite the pivotal role of the umbilical cord, little is known about its associations to later ND...
Point-of-care testing of hyponatremia and hypernatremia levels: An optoplasmonic biosensing approach
In the human body, sodium ion (Na+) is the principal extracellular cation and its imbalance in blood or lymph results in either hyponatremia or hypernatremia conditions. Any of these scenarios have fa...
Adherence to alcohol consumption-related recommendations and predictors of heavy episodic drinking among patients with NCDs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction Managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) requires adherence to lifestyle recommendations like a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, and limiting alcohol intake. The COVID-...
Colorimetric dual DNAzyme reaction triggered by loop-mediated isothermal amplification for the visual detection of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in food matrices
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is causing outbreaks worldwide and a rapid detection method is urgently needed. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) has attracted attention in t...
Examining the impact of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) on life and relationship quality: An online cross-sectional survey study
Little is known regarding the impact of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) on specific aspects of life quality within the home, such as spousal/partner relationships. Moreover, the impact of PMDD...
Research on memory failure prediction based on ensemble learning
Timely prediction of memory failures is crucial for the stable operation of data centers. However, existing methods often rely on a single classifier, which can lead to inaccurate or unstable predicti...
GC-MS, LC-MS, and network pharmacology analysis to investigate the chemical profiles and potential pharmacological activities in flower buds and flowers of Lonicera japonica Thunb
Lonicera japonica Thunb. (L. japonica) is an edible-medicinal herb. While the flower buds of L. japonica are commonly utilized for medicinal purposes, the flowers are often overlooked. However, it has...
Exploring turn demands of an English Premier League team across league and knockout competitions over a full season
Turns are key performance actions in soccer, but can also induce high mechanical loads resulting in tissue damage or injury. This study aimed to quantify the turn demands of an elite English Premier L...
The relationship between screen time, screen content for children aged 1-3, and the risk of ADHD in preschools
Objective This study investigates the relationship between screen time, screen content, and the risk of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) using data from a large sample. Specifically, i...
Fake leadership influence on organizational destruction in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
The role of leadership in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is pivotal. While much research emphasizes the beneficial effects of leadership, the negative impacts of destructive leadership styles re...
Mindfulness-based stress reduction training supplemented with physiological signals from smartwatch improves mindfulness and reduces stress, but not anxiety and depression
Introduction Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) helps counteract the negative consequences of stress. An essential aspect of mind-body therapies is learning to be mindful of emotional reaction...
Relative income and its relationship with mental health in UK employees: A systematic review
Purpose: The relative income hypothesis theorises that one’s earnings relative to others exert a greater influence on subjective wellbeing than absolute income. Understanding the relationship between...
Retraction: Fine-granularity inference and estimations to network traffic for SDN
Factors associated with the presence and intensity of ongoing symptoms in Long COVID
Objective Identification of modifiable factors associated with symptom intensity among people seeking care for Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) could help guide the development of co...
Abdominal subcutaneous fat area can predict 2-year survival in patients with end-stage renal disease initiating hemodialysis
Obesity and adipose tissue are commonly regarded as detrimental factors linked to adverse outcomes, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. However, the obesity paradox is obesity that may pr...
Factors and determinants associated with prevalence of stunting and thinness among adolescents of Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan: A community-based study
Stunting and thinness are significant public health concerns for developing countries, including Pakistan. Previously conducted studies in Tharparkar have focused on stunting, and thinness, in childre...
Positive outcomes among nursing home caregivers in Spain during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative interview study
The COVID-19 pandemic placed unprecedented strain on professional caregivers in nursing homes. This study aimed to explore the positive outcomes these caregivers experienced amidst the crisis. We cond...