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Nurses’ perceptions of job security and performance: A comparative study between governmental and private hospitals
Aim Job security and performance are crucial needs for nurses, greatly influencing their motivation and commitment to work. This study seeks to examine Jordanian nurses’ perceptions of job security an...
Is it all in your head? Reducing virtual reality induced cybersickness by pleasant odor imagery
Although immersive technologies such as virtual reality are constantly growing for personal and professional purposes, their use can often induce a transient state of discomfort known as cybersickness...
Postoperative pneumonia in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting: A comprehensive study of epidemiology, etiology, and disease burden from China (2020–2023)
Objective To investigate the epidemiological trends,etiological profiles and disease burden metrics related to postoperative pneumonia following isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Me...
Concurrent enhancement in fire retardancy and mechanical properties of flax/vinyl ester bio-composites via magnesium hydroxide incorporation
The fire-retardant properties of bio-composites are generally enhanced through nano fillers incorporation at the cost of their mechanical properties. In this study, magnesium hydroxide (MH) nano fille...
Hierarchical model for taxi crashes considering the intrinsic factors of taxi drivers and companies in South Korea
Many studies have been conducted to investigate the diverse human-related factors that contribute to traffic crashes. Human factors have a greater impact on crashes caused by taxi drivers with long dr...
Performance evaluation of Rayto RT-7600Vet hematology analyzer in side-by-side comparison with manual hematological methods for apparently healthy Cholistani cattle blood
The present study is the first from Pakistan being reported with an objective to assess performance of Rayto RT-7600Vet hematology analyzer (HA) for Cholistani cattle blood (n = 134), in comparison to...
Using statistical modelling and machine learning in detecting bone properties: A systematic review protocol
Introduction Osteoporosis, a common condition characterised by decreased bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration, leading to increased fracture risk, is a significant health concern. Tradition...
Stress and stiffness as predictors of shear wave velocity in peripheral nerve
Shear wave elastography (SWE) is a promising non-invasive indicator for diagnosing peripheral neuropathy. Emerging validation studies using ultrasound-based measures of shear wave velocity (SWV) in ot...
Utility of UAS-LIDAR for estimating forest structural attributes of the Miombo woodlands in Zambia
The ability to collect precise three-dimensional (3D) forest structural information at a fraction of the cost of airborne light detection and ranging (lidar) makes uncrewed aerial systems-lidar (UAS-l...
Cancer screening prevalence and preference among hospitalized women with and without diabetes mellitus
Objective To determine the prevalence of nonadherence to breast cancer and colorectal cancer screening, associated risk factors, and screening preference among hospitalized women with and without dia...
Spatial distribution characteristics and influencing factors of milk tea stores in Wuhan based on sDNA and OPGD models
Milk tea stores have rapidly expanded in Wuhan due to residents’ increased consumption demand. Therefore, studying the spatial distribution and influencing factors of stores is important for optimizin...
Correction: “When I talk about it, my eyes light up!” Impacts of a national laboratory internship on community college student success
The study on the adsorption characteristics of anthracite under different temperature and pressure conditions
The study of the adsorption characteristics of coal is of great significance to gas prevention and CO2 geological storage. To explore the adsorption mechanism of coal, this study focuses on columnar a...
Characterizing the genetic diversity and population structure of Plasmodium knowlesi in Aceh Province, Indonesia
As in other parts of Southeast Asia, efforts to achieve or sustain malaria elimination in Indonesia have been threatened by the emergence of human infection with the primate species P. knowlesi. To un...
Endozoochory by the cooperation between beetles and ants in the holoparasitic plant Cynomorium songaricum in the deserts of Northwest China
Cynomorium songaricum Rupr. first described by Carl Johann (Ivanovič) Ruprecht in 1840 is a desert parasitic plant that mainly parasitizes the roots of Nitraria L. (especially of Nitraria tangutorum B...
Characterization of microRNA candidates at the primary site of infectious bronchitis virus infection: A comparative study of in vitro and in vivo avian models
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) is an important avian pathogen with a positive-sense single-stranded RNA genome. IBV is the causative agent of infectious bronchitis (IB), a primarily respiratory dis...
Association between heavy metal exposure and asthma in adults: Data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008–2013
Risk factors for asthma include genetic, host, and environmental factors such as allergens, smoking, and exposure to chemicals. Heavy metals from air pollution or contaminated water and food can also...
CT-based multi-regional radiomics model for predicting contrast medium extravasation in patients with tumors: A case-control study
Objective To develop a non-contrast CT based multi-regional radiomics model for predicting contrast medium (CM) extravasation in patients with tumors. Methods A retrospective analysis of non-contras...
Minimally invasive interventions for intracranial pathologies using tubular retractors in the pediatric population: Safety, efficacy, technical aspects and outcomes
Background Minimally invasive surgeries for intracranial pathologies are gaining popularity, recognizing the intrinsic benefits, mostly related to recovery time, while minimizing injury to healthy par...
Comparison of short controlled ankle motion boots and barefoot walking on spatiotemporal gait parameters and plantar pressure distribution
Controlled ankle motion (CAM) boots are commonly recommended to protect the foot-ankle complex in reducing loading, continuing ambulation, and maintaining daily activities. However, maintaining a norm...
Effect of co-encapsulation using white and red onion peel extract on the viability and stability of Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus under stressful conditions
The study aimed to probe the effect of white and red onion extract on the viability and stability of encapsulated probiotics under stressed conditions. Intentionally, white and red onion peel extract...
An anomaly detection scheme for data stream in cold chain logistics
Anomaly detection is widely used in cold chain logistics (CCL). But, because of the high cost and technical problem, the anomaly detection performance is poor, and the anomaly can not be detected in t...
Effectiveness of rehabilitation training on radiotherapy-related abnormalities of voice function in head and neck cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Abnormal speech function caused by radiotherapy will affect the normal communication of patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and even interrupt their social life. Rehabilitation Traini...
DNA-based floristic survey of red algae (Rhodophyta) growing in the mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs) offshore of Tanegashima Island, northern Ryukyu Archipelago, Japan
A molecular-based floristic survey of marine red algal biodiversity was conducted offshore Tanegashima Island, which is located at the northern end of mesophotic coral ecosystems (MCEs), in the Ryukyu...
Color correction methods for underwater image enhancement: A systematic literature review
Underwater vision is essential in numerous applications, such as marine resource surveying, autonomous navigation, objective detection, and target monitoring. However, raw underwater images often suff...