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Impact of climatic and water quality parameters on Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) broodfish growth: Integrating ARIMA and ARIMAX for precise modeling and forecasting
This study aims to assess the impact of climatic factors and water quality parameters on the growth of tilapia broodfish and develop time series growth models using ARIMA and ARIMAX. Three years longi...
Energy assessment of BIPV system in code-compliant residential building in cooling-dominated climates
This study investigates the effects of climate and geographical location on the building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). An existing residential building was simulated by using IES-VE software for fi...
Public perception of accuracy-fairness trade-offs in algorithmic decisions in the United States
The naive approach to preventing discrimination in algorithmic decision-making is to exclude protected attributes from the model’s inputs. This approach, known as “equal treatment,” aims to treat all...
Study on the impact of China’s urban agglomerations’ tiered spatial structure on regional economic resilience
Urban agglomerations serve as crucial spatial carriers of economic development, and their spatial structure profoundly influences regional economic resilience. This study draws on Martin’s conceptuali...
Sine-G family of distributions in Bayesian survival modeling: A baseline hazard approach for proportional hazard regression with application to right-censored oncology datasets using R and STAN
In medical research and clinical practice, Bayesian survival modeling is a powerful technique for assessing time-to-event data. It allows for the incorporation of prior knowledge about the model’s par...
Exploring a long short-term memory for mountain flood forecasting based on watershed-internal knowledge graph and large language model
The water levels associated with mountain floods exhibit rapid fluctuations within small watersheds, necessitating extensive data on various factors influencing such disasters to facilitate real-time...
A novel flexible near-infrared endoscopic device that enables real-time artificial intelligence fluorescence tissue characterization
Real-time endoscopic rectal lesion characterization employing artificial intelligence (AI) and near-infrared (NIR) imaging of the fluorescence perfusion indicator agent Indocyanine Green (ICG) has dem...
Factors associated with contrast-associated acute kidney injury in an emergency department: A cohort study in Lebanon
Background Contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) is a common problem in hospitals, particularly in low-middle-income countries (LMIC), due to limited resources and a high prevalence of com...
Impact of spaceflight on gene expression in cultured human mesenchymal stem/stromal cells
With technological advancements, human’s desire to explore space is growing and more people are staying longer at the international space station (ISS). The impact of microgravity on stem cells (SC) i...
Design and performance optimization of vehicle-mounted thermal snow-melting system
Snow clearing and melting vehicles do not need to transport snow out of the country, which helps to alleviate traffic congestion and has broad market prospects. In this study, a vehicle-mounted therma...
Acute effects of commercial group exercise classes on arterial stiffness and cardiovagal modulation in healthy young and middle-aged adults: A crossover randomized trial
Background Arterial stiffness and cardiac autonomic function are crucial indicators of cardiovascular health. Acute exercise and age impact these parameters, but research often focuses on specific exe...
The digestion time for salmon louse (Lepeoptheirus salmonis) in lumpfish (Cyclopterus lumpus) in relation to freshness, developmental stage, and temperature
Sea lice infestations cause significant economic losses in the Atlantic salmon aquaculture industry. To biologically control sea lice at farming sites, cleaner fish such as lumpfish are employed. Howe...
Inverse association of dietary consumption of n3 and n6 fatty acids with hyperuricemia among adults
Background The precise link between dietary consumption of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids and hyperuricemia remains equivocal. Accordingly, the purpose of the current investigation is to clarify any possible...
Diagnostic accuracy of multiplex real-time PCR for detecting viruses associated with encephalitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Background Encephalitis is the most common infectious disease of the central nervous system and is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and disability. Therefore, rapid and accurate diagnosis is...
Retraction: L-Plastin Nanobodies Perturb Matrix Degradation, Podosome Formation, Stability and Lifetime in THP-1 Macrophages
A public health community health worker-delivered intervention to reduce human trafficking among Denotified Tribes in India: A protocol paper
The objective of this study is to evaluate an intervention designed to reduce human trafficking among Denotified Tribes (DNTs) in two regions of India. We will conduct a cluster-randomized controlled...
Assessment of the diagnostic performance of the SD Bioline Malaria antigen test for the diagnosis of malaria in the Tombel health district, Southwest region of Cameroon
Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) are commonly used for the diagnosis of malaria in resource-limited settings. However, the sensitivity of RDTs may vary depending on the brand. The aim of this st...
Assessment of the intensive phase ‘Shakti Divas’ initiative to combatting anemia in Rajasthan, India
Introduction Anemia is a global health concern, affecting over 2 billion people worldwide. Rajasthan state of India launched an intensive phase initiative to combat anemia comprehensively. Objecti...
Examining perinatal health inequities: The role of disability and risk of adverse outcomes through the U.S. Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
Objective To examine pre-pregnancy characteristics, pregnancy complications, and birth outcomes among respondents with self-reported disability compared to those without disability. Methods A cross-...
Earliest evidence for systematic use of ultrahigh carbon steel in the ancient Aegean in the Archaic Milesia
This study presents the results of archaeometallurgical investigation of iron objects from the Sanctuary of Apollo in ancient Didyma, dating to the Archaic period (7th to the early 5th centuries BCE)....
Association of red and processed meat consumption with cancer incidence and mortality: An umbrella review protocol
Background Many meta-analyses have reported the associations between red and processed meat consumption and cancer outcomes, but few have assessed the credibility of the evidence. In addition, the re...
Association of the TTN, PDK4, and RNF207 mutations with dilated cardiomyopathy in Dobermanns from the United Kingdom
A missense mutation in the titin gene (TTN) and a splice-site mutation in the pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 4 gene (PDK4) have been associated with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Dobermanns from the...
Determinants of oral health-related quality of life in orthodontic aligner wearers: A cross-sectional analysis
Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a critical measure for assessing the impact of orthodontic treatments, including aligners. This study aimed to investigate factors associated with OHRQo...
An improved ViT model for music genre classification based on mel spectrogram
Automating the task of music genre classification offers opportunities to enhance user experiences, streamline music management processes, and unlock insights into the rich and diverse world of music....
High resolution descriptors for UAV mapping in biodiversity conservation – A case study of sandy steppe habitat renewal
Due to the large-scale disappearance of grasslands there is an urgent need for revitalization. It calls for consistent and accessible monitoring and mapping plans, and an integrated management approac...