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Prevalence of intestinal parasite contamination in raw vegetables and school soil samples in Koh Yao, Phang Nga Province, southern Thailand
Parasitic infections remain a significant public health issue in Thailand. Exposure to intestinal parasites occurs through consumption of improperly washed raw vegetables and handling of contaminated...
Correction: Enhanced amygdala–anterior cingulate white matter structural connectivity in Sahaja Yoga Meditators
Epidemiological factors associated with Turtle fraservirus 1 (TFV1) in freshwater turtles in Florida, USA
Turtle fraservirus 1 (TFV1) is an emerging pathogen that was first discovered in freshwater turtles in peninsular Florida (USA) in 2018. The incubation period, transmission route(s), range of virus-su...
A comprehensive study on characterization of biosynthesized copper-oxide nanoparticles, their capabilities as anticancer and antibacterial agents, and predicting optimal docking poses into the cavity of S. aureus DHFR
The eco-friendly method of producing copperـoxide nanoparticles through the use of okra fruit extract is a simple, economical, rapid, and sustainable technique. The resultant copperـoxide nanoparticle...
Development of the Japanese version of the perceived time poverty scale
Background Employed households experience time poverty, which refers to feeling overwhelmed because of the struggle to balance work and life. Time poverty is subjectively perceived as a lack of person...
The impact of cut-soiler technology on rice-wheat production in salt-affected areas of western Indo-Gangetic Plains of India
Soil salinization poses a significant challenge to agricultural productivity worldwide, particularly in the rice-wheat belt of the western Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), where excess sodium salts (sodici...
Comparative efficacy and safety of high-dose versus low-dose tranexamic acid in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the comparative effectiveness and safety of high-dose versus low-dose tranexamic acid (TXA) in adolescents undergoing treatment for idiop...
The effect of nurses’ individual and occupational characteristics and perceptions of hierarchical career plateau on their turnover intention: A cross-sectional study
Career plateau is associated with undesirable work outcomes such as low job performance, motivation, work and organizational commitment, increased counterproductive work behaviors, and turnover intent...
Editorial note: CRABP2 promotes myoblast differentiation and is modulated by the transcription factors MyoD and Sp1 in C2C12 cells
Employee informal coaching and job performance in higher education: The role of perceived organizational support and transformational leadership
The existing literature has not adequately explored the connection between informal coaching and employees’ job performance, particularly in higher education institutions (HEIs). Anchored in the socia...
Change in D3Cr muscle mass in oldest old men and its association with changes in grip strength and walking speed
Background The use of lean soft tissue (LST) mass as a surrogate measurement of skeletal muscle mass (SMM) has led to the conclusion that muscle loss is poorly related to functional decline. We hypot...
Purple potato extract modulates fat metabolizing genes expression, prevents oxidative stress, hepatic steatosis, and attenuates high-fat diet-induced obesity in male rats
Objective In this investigation, the significance of purple potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) extract treatment was assessed against oxidative stress and fat metabolizing transcription factors in the live...
Genre-aware user profiling using duration count matrices: A novel approach to enhancing content recommendation systems
Recommender systems play a vital role in enhancing the user experience and facilitating content discovery on online platforms. However, conventional approaches often struggle to capture users’ evolvin...
Advantages evaluation of integrating administrative and functional zones based on Island political location potential theory: A case study of the Zhoushan Archipelago New Area in China
Administrative division adjustment is a new reform method and policy tool designed to align with local economic foundations and revitalize the development potential of administrative districts. Howeve...
Psychometric validation of the Malay CMNI-30: A study among male healthcare professionals in Malaysia
Masculinity norms significantly influence men’s health behaviors and outcomes, yet existing instruments to measure these norms often lack cultural adaptability. This study addresses this gap by valida...
Active surveillance for Theileria orientalis and the invasive Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) in three Missouri beef herds
Theileria orientalis is a protozoan hemoparasite of cattle vectored by the rapidly emerging invasive Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis). Theileria-associated bovine anemia (TABA) is eas...
Correction: A novel SfaNI-like restriction-modification system in Caldicellulosiruptor extents the genetic engineering toolbox for this genus
Analyzing anomalous events in passageways with high-frequency ship signals
Passageways are critical gateways in maritime trade, providing efficient routes for global commerce. This means that disruptions such as natural disasters or human error at these crucial points can si...
Economic freedom index effects on inbound tourism in European countries: A spatial analysis
Despite the significance of economic freedom in tourism dynamics, especially from a spatial standpoint, its nuanced influence remains unexplored mainly in current research. To fill this gap, our study...
Associations between objective and self-perceived physical activity and participation in everyday activities in mild stroke survivors
Background and purpose Stroke survivors present limited levels of physical activity (PA) and participation in everyday activities although the specific interaction between PA and participation in thes...
A lightweight trichosanthes kirilowii maxim detection algorithm in complex mountain environments based on improved YOLOv7-tiny
Detecting Trichosanthes Kirilowii Maxim (Cucurbitaceae) in complex mountain environments is critical for developing automated harvesting systems. However, the environmental characteristics of brightne...
Awaiting discovery: How biases in faunistic surveys hinder conservation in mountain protected areas—A case study from Romania’s oldest national park
It is virtually impossible to compile a complete list of species and map their distributions in any protected area; nevertheless, a near complete inventory is vital for an adequate management plan. We...
Correction: Stratum-specific health outcome estimation in Pakistan using double goal CART
Determinants of stroke among adult hypertension patients in dessie comprehensive specialized hospital and Kombolcha general hospital, Amhara, Ethiopia: A case-control study
Introduction Despite the increased admission of stroke patients in hospitals as a result of hypertension, especially in Ethiopia, there are limited studies that aim to explore important determinants o...