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Human capital and regional disparities: Advancing accounting frameworks with education, health, and population dynamics
This study advances the inclusive wealth accounting of human capital (HC) to improve global research on the valuation of HC for sustainability. By innovatively integrating complex population dynamics,...
Indications of the SERPINE 1 variant rs1799768’s role in anti-VEGF therapy resistance in neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a retinal disease prevalent in the elderly population, with two main subtypes: dry (non-exudative) and neovascular (wet or exudative). Neovascular AMD (nAMD)...
Retraction: Super-resolution reconstruction of real infrared images acquired with unmanned aerial vehicle
Retraction: Chemical characteristics of groundwater and source identification in a coastal city
Identification of antimicrobial peptides from the Ambystoma mexicanum displaying antibacterial and antitumor activity
Antibiotic resistance is a significant healthcare concern. Therefore, identifying target molecules that can serve as antibiotic substitutes is crucial. Among the promising candidates are antimicrobial...
Optimizing nitrogen removal with an immobilized biological filler system: realizing stage-independent operational process
Due to the operation mode of traditional activated sludge systems, it is difficult for various functional bacteria to exert their respective advantages. In this study, immobilized fillers for hydrolyt...
Correction: Understanding the interactions of genotype with environment and management (G×E×M) to enhance maize productivity in Conservation Agriculture systems of Malawi
Menopausal symptom burden as a predictor of mid- to late-life cognitive function and mild behavioral impairment symptoms: A CAN-PROTECT study
Background Recent evidence suggests the experience of menopausal symptoms (i.e., perimenopausal symptoms) may be associated with cognitive and behavioural changes. We investigated...
Mis-splicing drives loss of function of p53E224D point mutation
Background The tumor suppressor p53 (Trp53), also known as p53, is the most commonly mutated gene in cancer. Canonical p53 DNA damage response pathways are well characterized and classically thought t...
Self-blaming as a barrier to lung cancer screening and smoking cessation programs in Italy. A qualitative study
Background Lung cancer screening (LCS) combined with smoking cessation programs is a critical strategy for reducing lung cancer mortality. Understanding the perspectives of cigarette users and former...
Gene expression and soluble protein level of PD-1 and its ligands (PD-L1 and PD-L2) in endometrial cancer
Checkpoint programmed death-1 (PD-1) and programmed cell death ligands (PD-Ls) are negative immunoregulatory molecules that assist tumour cells in evading the immune system. The interaction of PD-1 an...
Retraction: Adoption of image surface parameters under moving edge computing in the construction of mountain fire warning method
Correction: SAILoR: Structure-aware inference of logic rules
Comparative analyses of chloroplast genomes of Theobroma cacao from northern Peru
Theobroma cacao is the most economically important species within the genus Theobroma. Despite its importance, the intraspecific relationships of this species has not been fully elucidated due to insu...
Hepatic venous pressure gradient in patients with (compensated and decompensated) advanced chronic liver disease – A comparison of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease with alcohol-associated liver disease: A retrospective view
Background and aims Hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) is a strong surrogate of severity and outcome but its relative prognostic value in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease...
Correction: Does chubby Can get lower grades than skinny Sophie? Using an intersectional approach to uncover grading bias in German secondary schools
Human placental mesenchymal stem cells ameliorates premature ovarian insufficiency via modulating gut microbiota and suppressing the inflammation in rats
The core objective of this study was to explore the effects and potential mechanism of human placental mesenchymal stem cells (PMSCs) in improving early-onset ovarian dysfunction (POI). Mesenchymal st...
Relationship of sleep and activity, assessed via a wristwatch-type pulsimeter with an accelerometer, with health status in community-dwelling older adults: A preliminary study
Wearable devices have the potential to promote a healthy lifestyle; however, studies on the use of wearable devices in monitoring health in older adults are limited. We aimed to investigate the relati...
Short sleep duration is a significant risk factor of obesity: A multicenter observational study of healthy adults in Japan
This multicenter study aimed to elucidate the association between sleep duration and various lifestyle-related disorders in healthy adults in Japan. A total of 62,056 healthy participants (age: 49.4 ±...
Retraction: A freight integer linear programming model under fog computing and its application in the optimization of vehicle networking deployment
Spatial distribution of mixed milk feeding and its determinants among mothers of infants aged under 6 months in Ethiopia: Spatial and geographical weighted regression analysis
Background Mixed milk feeding is defined as providing formula and/or animal milk along with breast milk to infants under six months old which is prevalent in many countries. However, this practice is...
Navigating the risks: Stakeholder views on risk-based cervical cancer screening
Background The development of risk-based cancer screening programs requires a paradigm shift in existing practices and healthcare policies. Therefore, it is crucial to not only assess the effectivenes...
Antibiotic prescription patterns and associated symptoms in children living with HIV at Arthur Davison Children’s Hospital in Ndola, Zambia
Background Children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are disproportionately susceptible to bacterial infections. There are a wide range of antibacterial agents available to manage HIV...
A guide, cornerstone, and appetizer: An elicited metaphor analysis of Chinese university students’ perceptions of English language textbooks
Existing research on EFL learners’ attitudes towards English language textbooks primarily investigates metaphors at the level of mental spaces, limiting insights into embodied cognition and experience...
Effect of Yangling inclined trellis tree shape on light interception efficiency, fruit quality, and yield of sweet cherry cv: ‘Jimei’
Different tree shapes (TSs) directly influence canopy structure, light interception, and photosynthetic activity, impacting fruit quality and yield. This study investigated the effects of light interc...