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Does the urban low-carbon transition promote the residents’ health consumption?
This work employs a fixed-effects model to analyze the influence of urban low-carbon transition on residents’ health consumption, utilizing data from the China General Social Survey (CGSS) for the yea...
Feeding habit and diet composition of three fish species inhabiting Sor River, Baro-Akobo Basin of Ethiopia, East Africa
The purpose of this study was to investigate feeding habit and diet composition of three fish species (Oreochromis niloticus, Labeo forskalii and...
Fine scale mapping of water sources in low-income settings: A comparative study in Misungwi, Tanzania
Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene is a basic human need for health and well-being. Yet, 2.2 billion people globally in 2022 did not have access to safely managed drinking water. Presently...
Enhancing the stability and catalytic efficiency of alkyl halide dehalogenase through poloxamer temperature-sensitive gel
Dha A, a biocatalyst with pronounced efficacy in the degradation of mustard gas, is constrained by its inherent instability, which impedes its broader application. In this study, we encapsulated Dha A...
The InterModel Vigorish (IMV) as a flexible and portable approach for quantifying predictive accuracy with binary outcomes
Understanding the “fit” of models designed to predict binary outcomes has been a long-standing problem across the social sciences. We propose a flexible, portable, and intuitive metric for quantifying...
Impact of maternal body mass index on pregnancy outcomes following frozen embryo transfer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective There is still a significant gap in understanding how maternal body mass index (BMI) impacts outcomes of pregnancy after frozen embryo transfer (FET). This review aims to evaluate the effec...
Relationship between adherence to the mediterranean food pattern and food self-efficacy of higher education students in Portugal: A cross-sectional study
When students begin their academic life, they are subject to psychological, environmental, and economic changes, which may have implications for their dietary habits. This study aims to assess the rel...
Sustainable Smart Irrigation System (SIS) using solar PV with rainwater harvesting technique for indoor plants
The project aims to develop a sustainable smart irrigation system (SIS) for the indoor plant irrigation by integrating photovoltaic (PV), internet of things (IoT), and rainwater harvesting techniques....
Correction: Clusterin knockdown has effects on intracellular and secreted von Willebrand factor in human umbilical vein endothelial cells
Correction: Factors associated with change in adherence to COVID-19 personal protection measures in the Metropolitan Region, Chile
The efficacy and safety of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma versus sodium hyaluronate for the treatment of osteoarthritis: Meta-analysis
Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common degenerative joint disease that primarily affects the elderly individuals. Traditional treatments include medications and physical therapy, but recent...
Immunogenicity and safety of measles-mumps-rubella vaccine delivered by the aerosol, intradermal and intramuscular routes in previously vaccinated young adults: a randomized controlled trial protocol
Background There are increasing reports of outbreaks of measles in countries that achieved measles elimination using two doses of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, particularly in health care setti...
Correction: BAHD1 haploinsufficiency results in anxiety-like phenotypes in male mice
Correction: Effect of denosumab on the incidence of fractures and mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A retrospective cohort study
Exploring the perception of pre-clinical and clinical educators on clinical reasoning: A qualitative study
Introduction Educators have differing perception on the definition and conceptualization of clinical reasoning. Even though clinical reasoning is important in making a sound diagnosis and reducing di...
Exploration of small molecules as inhibitors of potential BACE1 protein to treat amyloid cerebrovascular disease by employing molecular modeling and simulation approaches
Amyloid cerebrovascular disease, primarily driven by the accumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptides, is intricately linked to neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. BACE1 (beta-site amy...
The diversity and habitat association of medium and large mammals in the Dhidhessa Wildlife Sanctuary, Southwestern Ethiopia
Understanding species diversity and habitat association is the baseline for developing conservation plan. The study aimed to assess diversity, abundance and habitat association of medium and large siz...
Analysis of ignition and flame geometric characteristics of lubricating oil leaking from automotive engine onto hot surfaces
The ignition and combustion process of lubricating oil leaking from an automotive engine onto a hot surface is a major cause of vehicle fires, and the geometric characteristics of the flame directly a...
Effects of rhythmic auditory guide on sprint running
Auditory guides can influence the tempo of rhythmic movements, potentially enhancing running performance by improving parameters. Many previous studies have focused on low-speed running, but there is...
Reform of agricultural land property rights system and grain production resilience: Empirical evidence based on China’s “Three Rights Separation” reform
The latest reform in China’s agricultural land rights system has implemented the “Three Rights Separation” reform, distinguishing between ownership rights, contract rights, and management rights of ru...
Genomic analysis of bovine respiratory disease resistance in preweaned dairy calves diagnosed by a combination of clinical signs and thoracic ultrasonography
Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) poses a significant risk of morbidity and mortality in preweaned dairy calves. Research indicates that this multifactorial disorder can be attributed to the involvemen...
Retraction: Tanshinone IIA inhibits HIF-1α and VEGF expression in breast cancer cells via mTOR/p70S6K/RPS6/4E-BP1 signaling pathway
A mixed-methods study protocol: Perinatal depression screening systems and outcomes in obstetrics clinics
Perinatal depression (PND) is an underrecognized and underdiagnosed public health issue with long-term adverse impacts on birthing parents and their children. While obstetrics practices are increasing...
Targeting HIV-1 conserved regions: An immunoinformatic pathway to vaccine innovation for the Asia
A combination of humoral and cell-mediated immune system stimulation is essential for developing an effective HIV vaccine. Traditional treatment options and the challenges posed by drug resistance nec...
Influence of internal variability on future changes in surface wind speed in China with two large ensemble simulations
Wind energy, as one of the renewable energy sources, plays a crucial role in the global energy system’s transition to clean energy. China possesses vast and widely distributed wind energy resources, a...