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Pharmacognostic evaluation and antimicrobial activity of Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn leaves (Onocleaceae) via in vitro and in silico perspectives
Background and objective Traditionally, Pteridium aquilinum L. has been utilized as medicine for ages, however, it is not listed in the Nigerian herbal pharmacopeia, and there is no information regard...
Editorial Note: Fitting Membrane Resistance along with Action Potential Shape in Cardiac Myocytes Improves Convergence: Application of a Multi-Objective Parallel Genetic Algorithm
Partner perceptions during brief online interactions shape partner selection and cooperation
Evolutionary theory suggests that partner selection – the ability to identify and preferentially interact with individuals willing (warmth) and able (competence) to work towards mutual benefits – is a...
Polish adaptation of ‘Maltreatment and Abuse Chronology of Exposure’ scale
Background Adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, maltreatment or neglect, can lead to many mental disorders and emotional and social difficulties. Objective The aim of this study was to a...
The two-stage location model for multi-construction period of material warehouses
This article proposes a two-stage location model to construct a unified construction plan for multi-construction period material warehouses in the distribution network. Initially, we propose a honeyco...
Experiences and perceptions of meals on wheels volunteers in providing nutritional care to older adults: A qualitative evidence synthesis
In the community, Meals on Wheels (MoW) programmes are instrumental in the delivery of meals to nutritionally vulnerable older adults. This qualitative evidence synthesis aimed to explore the percepti...
Retraction: Risk factor analysis combined with deep learning in the risk assessment of overseas investment of enterprises
The impact of social welfare support on mental health in Vietnam
This study examines the impact of government support on mental health in Vietnam using Vietnam’s Households Living Standard Surveys in 2018 and 2020 and a probit estimator. Characteristics of the hous...
Plasma-lyte solution versus saline in kidney transplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Introduction The optimal intravenous fluid for kidney transplantation (KT) is still controversial. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of plasma-lyte solution (PL) versus salin...
Dynamic failure characteristics and acoustic emission response mechanism of coal mass with various coal burst liabilities
Coal burst liability is a key influencing factor for the occurrence of impact rock burst disaster. Uniaxial compression tests were conducted on coal bodies with various coal burst liabilities to analy...
Correction: Histone acetylation-mediated regulation of the Hippo pathway
Utilizing a deep learning model based on BERT for identifying enhancers and their strength
An enhancer is a specific DNA sequence typically located within a gene at upstream or downstream position and serves as a pivotal element in the regulation of eukaryotic gene transcription. Therefore,...
Occupational respiratory symptoms and associated factors among street sweepers in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
In low- and middle-income countries, occupational exposure continues to be a serious public health concern. Because of their working conditions, street sweepers are particularly vulnerable to health h...
Protocol: Waiting time and ways of accessing specialized health services in public hospitals in Ecuador
This study aims to determine the waiting time and the forms of access to specialized health services in public hospitals in Ecuador. A representative sample of 32 hospitals under the Ministry of Publi...
Demography, commonly recorded disorders and mortality in chelonia under UK primary veterinary care: A VetCompass study
Little information has been published on the recorded disorders of pet chelonia. This cohort study aimed to report on demography, commonly recorded disorders and mortality recorded in chelonia under U...
Development of anatomically accurate digital organ models for surgical simulation and training
Advancements in robotics and other technological innovations have accelerated the development of surgical procedures, increasing the demand for training environments that accurately replicate human an...
Study protocol for a randomized clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of autologous adipose-derived stem cell therapy for ulcers in patients with critical limb ischemia
Background Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can develop into critical limb ischemia (CLI), which is characterized by resting pain at rest, ulcerations, or gangrene, with a high risk of amputation. The...
Classification of the trajectory of changes in food intake in special nursing home for oldest-old in the 6 months before death: A secondary analysis
Background For the oldest-old residents around their 90s living in facilities, quality end-of-life care is crucial. While an association between reduced food intake and death is known, specific patter...
Retraction: The use of machine translation algorithm based on residual and LSTM neural network in translation teaching
Breastfeeding related knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices of primary healthcare professionals in Ireland: A national cross-sectional survey
Background Global research identifies the importance of breastfeeding, including the World Health Organisation in developing recommendations and noting over 800,000 child lives would be saved each yea...
Enhancing student-centered walking environments on university campuses through street view imagery and machine learning
Campus walking environments significantly influence college students' daily lives and shape their subjective perceptions. However, previous studies have been constrained by limited sample sizes and in...
An exploratory study of associations between judgement bias, demographic and behavioural characteristics, and detection task performance in medical detection dogs
Medical detection dogs search for diseases from remote samples (biodetection) and assist patients with chronic conditions (medical alert assistance). There is scarce information on how dogs’ decision-...
Trends and disparities in ischemic stroke mortality and location of death in the United States: A comprehensive analysis from 1999–2020
Background Stroke remains the fifth leading cause of mortality in the United States, with significant geographical and racial disparities in outcomes. Understanding trends in location of death for isc...
Study protocol for the EYEdentify project: An examination of gaze behaviour in autistic adults using a virtual reality-based paradigm
Introduction Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is characterised by difficulties in social communication and interaction, which may pose significant challenges to daily functioning th...
Maternal counseling for preterm deliveries, assessing an effective method of counseling: A randomized trial
Objective To assess the acquired knowledge of mothers about prematurity outcomes when employing two distinct approaches to prenatal counseling among those experiencing preterm labor. A secondary aim w...