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Correction: Comparison between melatonin versus melatonin and photobiomodulation versus photobiomodulation in the treatment of Alopecia X in German Spitz dogs: Clinical, randomized, double-blind, parallel, non-inferiority protocol
Correction: Novel diagnostic potential of miR-1 in patients with acute heart failure
Correction: The performance of a lateral flow SARS-CoV-2 antibody assay and semi-autonomous SARS-CoV-2 antisense and sense RNA fluorescence in situ hybridization assay in a prospective cohort pilot study within a Dutch military population
Deep learning-based prediction of atrial fibrillation from polar transformed time-frequency electrocardiogram
Portable and wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) devices are increasingly utilized in healthcare for monitoring heart rhythms and detecting cardiac arrhythmias or other heart conditions. The integration...
The Influence of Political Trust on Attitude towards Public Participation in China
This study aims to examine the impact of political trust on non-institutionalized public participation in China. Using comprehensive survey data from the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), this stu...
Podocyte specific knockout of the natriuretic peptide clearance receptor is podocyte protective in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
Natriuretic peptides (NPs) bind to glomerular podocytes and attenuate glomerular injury. The beneficial effects of NPs are negatively regulated by the NP clearance receptor (NPRC), which is highly exp...
Genome-wide association analysis of Septoria tritici blotch for adult plant resistance in elite bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L) genotypes
Septoria tritici blotch (STB) is a predominant foliar disease of wheat, caused by the pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici. This disease can lead to substantial yield losses warranting control by using expen...
Global approaches to older abuse research in institutional care settings: A systematic review
Background Over the last two decades, abuse of older adults in institutional settings has been underestimated due to challenges in defining and responding to the issue. This system...
Perception of distance during self-motion depends on the brain’s internal model of the terrain
The body’s geometrical relationship with the terrain is important for depth perception of human and non-human terrestrial animals. Static human observers in the dark employ the brain’s internal model...
More direct attacks increase likelihood of goals in 2018- and 2022-Men’s World Cup Soccer Finals
In soccer, attacking tactics can vary between elaborate, high passing play and play that involves very direct, straight-line action towards the towards the opponent’s goal. It is of considerable inter...
Designing tuberculosis elimination framework through participatory processes in Ethiopia: Results from stakeholders’ discussions
Background Tuberculosis elimination requires implementation of multi-pronged, complex interventions, but there is limited understanding of frameworks for guiding implementation. Our aim was to explor...
Multivariate Gaussian Bayes classifier with limited data for segmentation of clean and contaminated regions in the small bowel capsule endoscopy images
A considerable amount of undesirable factors in the wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) procedure hinder the proper visualization of the small bowel and take gastroenterologists more time to review. Obje...
Trace metals and their human health risks in sesame seeds from the main cultivation areas of Ethiopia
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a major oilseed crop globally, and white sesame is a key contributor to the foreign exchange earnings of Ethiopia. The main production districts of white sesame in Ethio...
Algorithm, expert, or both? Evaluating the role of feature selection methods on user preferences and reliance
The integration of users and experts in machine learning is a widely studied topic in artificial intelligence literature. Similarly, human-computer interaction research extensively explores the factor...
Technology-enabled hybrid cardiac rehabilitation: Qualitative study of healthcare professional and patient perspectives at three cardiac rehabilitation centres in England
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death in the UK. Clinical guidelines recommend cardiac rehabilitation (CR), including health education, cardiovascular risk reduction advice, physica...
Acceptability and feasibility of acceptance and commitment therapy for improving outcomes in hematopoietic stem cell transplant
Introduction: Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HCT) has the potential to cure patients with hematologic malignancies, but treatment-related morbidity and mortality is high. Transplant ou...
Investigating the dynamics of climate finance disbursements: A panel data approach from 2003 to 2022
This study investigates the intricate dynamics of international multilateral climate finance disbursements from 2003 to 2022 via an extensive dataset from the Climate Funds Update (CFU). By employing...
Point-of-interest recommender model using geo-tagged photos in accordance with imperialist Fuzzy C-means clustering
Although recommender systems (RSs) strive to provide recommendations based on individuals’ histories and preferences, most recommendations made by these systems do not utilize location and time-based...
How to promote university technology transfer? A configuration analysis based on technology, organization and environment framework
University technology transfer (UTT) is at the forefront of innovation, representing the key to promoting the deep integration of science and technology with the economy. In order to explore mechanism...
Prognostic accuracy of the Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM) scores on admission for walking independence in stroke patients at discharge and one-month follow-up
Gait prediction is critical in optimizing rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors. This study evaluates the prognostic utility of the Stroke Rehabilitation Assessment of Movement (STREAM) score...
Seasonal optical backscattering in hypersaline waters: In-situ observations and data analysis
Relationships of backscattering coefficients with the physical and biological properties in hypersaline waters like the Arabian Gulf are poorly studied. They may differ from other non-hypersaline wate...
Hygroscopic effect of high clay-content shale under temperature and humidity conditions and its impact on mechanical properties
High clay-content shale, containing hydrophilic clay minerals, is highly sensitive to environmental temperature and humidity. It readily absorbs moisture from the air, leading to increased water conte...
Enhanced electromechanical performance of Si-modified lead-free BiFeO3-BaTiO3 ceramics for high-temperature piezoelectric applications
Environmental pollution generated by industrial wastes are deteriorating land, water, and marine life, which raises major concerns about climate change. Since environmentally friendly piezoelectric ma...
A hemoperfusion column selectively adsorbs LAP+ lymphocytes to improve anti-tumor immunity and survival of tumor-bearing rats
Reducing the number of immunosuppressive cells in blood is a potential strategy for activating anti-tumor immunity, which provides a promising approach to cancer treatment. In this study, we developed...
Hypnotic drug use and intraoperative fluid balance associated with postoperative delirium following pancreatic surgery: A retrospective, observational, single-center study
Background Postoperative delirium is a common complication after various types of major surgery. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors associated with delirium following pancreatic surger...