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Study of biological safety of camel milk after treatment with different antibiotics
The use of antibiotics in camels is generally based on the doses applied to cattle, despite the known differences in plasma pharmacokinetics between camel and cattle. The demand for camel milk increas...
Placozoan secretory cell types implicated in feeding, innate immunity and regulation of behavior
Placozoa are millimeter-sized, flat, irregularly shaped ciliated animals that crawl on surfaces in warm oceans feeding on biofilms, which they digest externally. They stand out from other animals due...
Feasibility and preliminary effects of an app-based physical activity intervention for individuals with depression (MoodMover): A protocol for a single-arm, pre-post intervention study
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Mobile app-based behavior change interventions that promote lifestyle physical activity (PA) may serve as viable alternatives or adjuncts to tr...
Ecological niche modeling for surveillance of foot-and-mouth disease in South Asia
Control of transboundary diseases at a regional level is commended over the country level due to its inherent complexities. World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) has established different zones...
From spawn to survival: decoding the hydraulic conditions for successful silver carp egg incubation
Natural rivers exhibit complex and dynamic flow conditions that significantly influence the survival and development of semi-buoyant fish eggs. This study investigated the effects of flow velocities a...
Ketogenic diet improves disease activity and cardiovascular risk in psoriatic arthritis: A proof of concept study
Objectives Very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) is a low-carbohydrate, low-calorie regimen that leads to rapid weight loss and may reduce inflammation. This study assessed the impact of VLCKD on an...
Correction: Optimal length and temporal resolution of dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging for the differentiation between prostate cancer and normal peripheral zone tissue
Emotional impact according to the way cancer patients are conducted to the surgical center: A randomized clinical trial comparing ambulation to the stretcher
This study aimed to evaluate anxiety, depression and satisfaction of cancer patients according to the type of conduction to the surgical center. A randomized clinical trial was carried out at Barretos...
The effect of melatonin supplementation on the plasma levels of 2-arachidonoylglycerol, ghrelin and hedonic eating intensity in overweight/obese females: A study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
Introduction Hedonic eating, reward-driven eating rather than out of biological needs, has been proposed as one of the important causes of overweight and obesity in recent years. Dopamine, endocannabi...
Affective touch reduces histamine evoked itch experience
Itch is a commonly experienced symptom of skin diseases such as eczema. Topical corticosteroid medications are widely used in chronic itch conditions but can lead to skin thinning, and in certain case...
RETRACTED: A deep learning-based ensemble for autism spectrum disorder diagnosis using facial images
Chameleon sequences—Structural effects
The predisposition of amino acids towards accepting the appropriate secondary structure form is ambiguous. The identified sequences (6–12 aa in length – ChSeq data base) of the chameleon type (the sam...
Data-driven survival modeling for breast cancer prognostics: A comparative study with machine learning and traditional survival modeling methods
Background This investigation delves into the potential application of data-driven survival modeling approaches for prognostic assessments of breast cancer survival. The primary objective is to evalua...
Digital transformation and the choice of management control modes in enterprise groups
Digital transformation has a significant impact on the choice of management control modes within enterprise groups. This study uses data from publicly listed companies in China from 2010 to 2022 to em...
Benefits of a non-traditional science communication and internship experience based on research from the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship at a Research Intensive University
Effective science communication and stakeholder engagement are crucial skills for climate scientists, yet formal training in these areas remains limited in graduate education. The National Science Fou...
A modification of technology acceptance model for investigating driver-vehicle interaction systems usage
This descriptive study investigated respondents’ acceptance of driver-vehicle interaction systems by modifying the technology acceptance model using user experience concepts. A questionnaire survey wa...
Detection of micro-pinhole defects on surface of metallized ceramic ring combining improved DETR network with morphological operations
Metallized Ceramic Ring is a novel electronic apparatus widely applied in communication, new energy, aerospace and other fields. Due to its complicated technique, there would be inevitably various def...
National spatiotemporal patterns of influenza-like illness in Iran: A pre-COVID-19 study (2015–2019)
Lower respiratory tract infections, including Influenza-Like Illness (ILI), contribute significantly to local and global mortality rates. This study aimed to identify high-risk areas for ILI incidence...
Vitamin D for primary dysmenorrhea and endometriosis-related pain – A systematic review of registered RCTs
Objective This systematic review investigates the potential role of vitamin D supplement in alleviating pain associated with primary dysmenorrhea or endometriosis by analysing registered randomised co...
Levels of concentrates and protein sources in intensive pasture-based beef cattle rearing during the rainy season in the Amazon biome
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different nutritional strategies on the intensification of beef cattle farming on pastures during the rainy season. Eighty male cattle (testers) were random...
Measuring the fitted filtration efficiency of cloth masks, medical masks and respirators
Importance Masks reduce transmission of SARS-CoV2 and other respiratory pathogens. Comparative studies of the fitted filtration efficiency of different types of masks are scarce....
Enhanced convolutional neural network accelerators with memory optimization for routing applications
Currently, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) accelerators find application in various digital domains, each highlighting memory utilization as a significant concern leading to system degradation. In...
Fruit fly infestation of cucurbitaceous vegetables in Morogoro—Eastern Central Tanzania
Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are a significant threat to cucurbit production in Tanzania. To effectively combat these pests, it is crucial to understand the patterns of fruit fly infestations am...
Extracellular vesicles from adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote colony formation ability and EMT of corneal limbal epithelial cells
Corneal diseases are a leading cause of visual impairment, and their treatment remains challenging. Corneal epithelial stem cells exist in the limbus, the peripheral region of the cornea, and play an...
Rising prevalence of subthreshold and major depressive symptom in South Korea: A trend analysis from 2014 and 2018
Introduction Subthreshold depression and major depressive symptoms are prevalent mental health conditions that significantly impact quality of life and contribute to South Korea’s high suicide rate. D...