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Stable isotopes as a predictor for organic or conventional classification of berries and vegetables
Organic agriculture is expanding worldwide, driven by expectations of improving food quality and soil health. However, while organic certification by regulatory bodies such as the United States Depart...
Comparative analysis of protein expression between oesophageal adenocarcinoma and normal adjacent tissue
Oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) is the 7th most common cancer in the United Kingdom (UK) and remains a significant health challenge. This study presents a proteomic analysis of seven OAC donors compl...
What is the value of testing for tick-borne diseases in cattle in endemic areas? A case study of bovine anaplasmosis
Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease (TBDs) caused by Anaplasma spp. In areas where TBDs are endemic, it is crucial to consider the animals’ immunological status in relation to these diseases. The tru...
Cancer awareness among adolescents in Irish schools: A cross-sectional study
Purpose The aim of this study was to assess adolescents’ awareness of cancer signs and symptoms, cancer risk factors, cancer screening programmes, and perceived barriers to seeking medical advice. M...
Correction: The association of mental health with physical activity and its dimensions in Chinese adults: A cross-sectional study
Ocular motor cranial neuropathy and risk of thyroid cancer: A Korean population-based study
This study investigates whether ocular motor cranial neuropathy (OMCN) can predict the onset of thyroid cancer given its association with common cardiovascular risk factors including obesity, diabetes...
The effect of swine insurance participation on swine production efficiency: Evidence from China
How does swine insurance affect the swine production efficiency in China? We focus on micro-survey data from 582 swine farmers in Liaoning Province, and uses the propensity score matching method (PSM)...
Lack of association between breastfeeding duration and body mass index in children and adolescents – A Swedish cohort study
Aims The aim of the study was to investigate the association between breastfeeding duration and body mass index (BMI), overweight and obesity in children during follow-up until 16 years of age. Me...
Association of family history of cardiovascular disease with the prevalence of cardiometabolic risk factors in young adults in the United Arab Emirates: The UAE healthy future study
Introduction Family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease, and the risk increases with number of family members affected. It offers insights...
Retraction: The biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance of bacterial profile from endotracheal tube of patients admitted to intensive care unit in southwest of Iran
Correction: LightGBM hybrid model based DEM correction for forested areas
Lantana camara plant extract catalyzed biosynthesis of graphene-metal nanocomposites with potential cytotoxic activities
This study investigates the synthesis and characterization of Plant-Ag-graphene nanocomposites through a combination of spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, the nanocomposites were formed by cata...
Contribution of walking to and from school on overall physical activity: a one-year follow up study
This study is the first in Japan to prospectively examine the relationship between walking to and from school and physical activity in primary school children. A total of 76 participants completed bas...
Cross-cultural validation of acculturation measures: Expanding the East Asian acculturation framework for global applicability
In a globalised world, understanding acculturation, the process by which individuals adapt to new cultural environments, is crucial, especially in multicultural societies experiencing increased migrat...
Development of new bilingual oral health behavior social support (OHBSS) scales in English and Spanish
This paper describes the simultaneous co-development of Oral Health Behavior Social Support (OHBSS) scales in English and Spanish. OHBSS scales assess social support for toothbrushing, flossing, and d...
A cross-sectional survey analysis of patient and family knowledge, confidence, and perceived barriers to reporting patient deterioration
Background The knowledge, confidence, and skills of healthcare consumers to identify acute clinical deterioration and appropriately escalate concerns remain largely undetermined. This gap is despite...
A study on the mechanism of school support to improve school adjustment of rural left-behind children——Analysis based on CEPS (2013–2014) data
School adjustment is related to the educational achievements and future career development of rural left-behind children. School support is an important institutional measure to promote the school adj...
Comparison of generic drug prices in Korea and eight high-income countries across four therapeutic classes
Background The prices of generic drugs in general are known to be higher in Korea than in other countries. However, it remains unknown whether the price levels of generic drugs in Korea relative to ot...
CEO social capital and implied cost of capital: Based on the empirical evidence of Chinese family businesses
Social capital plays a crucial role in resource integration within Chinese family businesses. This research investigates the relationship between CEO social capital and the implied cost of capital, wh...
Advancing pearl millet yield forecasting: Comparative analysis of individual and ensemble machine learning approaches over Rajasthan, India
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) is a resilient crop known for its ability to thrive in arid and semi-arid regions, making it a crucial staple in regions prone to drought. Rajasthan, a state in In...
Retraction: GNB2L1 and its O-GlcNAcylation regulates metastasis via modulating epithelial-mesenchymal transition in the chemoresistance of gastric cancer
Comparative assessment of macrophage responses and antileishmanial efficacy in dynamic vs. Static culture systems utilizing chitosan-based formulations
The discovery of novel anti-leishmanial compounds is essential due to the limitations of current treatments and the lack of new drugs in development. In this study, we employed the Quasi Vivo 900 medi...
Early warning strategies for corporate operational risk: A study by an improved random forest algorithm using FCM clustering
To enhance the accuracy and response speed of the risk early warning system, this study develops a novel early warning system that combines the Fuzzy C-Means (FCM) clustering algorithm and the Random...
Failure mechanism of soft– hard- interbedded rock slopes in cold regions: Numerical simulation and theoretical analysis
The soft– hard- interbedded rock slope in cold regions generally undergo the differential weathering due to the freeze-thaw effects, for which the irregular rock fractures increase the risk of geologi...
The impact of postoperative glucocorticoids on complications after head and neck cancer surgery with free flap reconstruction: A retrospective study
Background After head and neck cancer surgery with free flap reconstruction, the use of glucocorticoids is often required to alleviate inflammation and edema. However, the impact of glucocorticoid on...