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Factors involving in healthcare professionals’ decision-making process regarding the use of restrictive care practices in adult mental health inpatient units: A protocol for an umbrella review
Introduction The use of restrictive care practices, such as physical restraint, seclusion, and chemical restraint, remains common practices, yet controversial aspect of mental health care, particularl...
Seasonal dynamics and adaptation strategies of krummholz forming Rhododendron campanulatum to water availability at high-altitude Himalayan treeline environments
This study investigates the water relations mechanism of Rhododendron campanulatum (D. Don) in treeline areas of the Himalayan region, emphasizing its vital role in ecosystem dynamics. The species, co...
Knowledge building and vocabulary growth: Assessing the impact of seamless Chinese vocabulary learning for international students
This study investigates the effectiveness of Seamless Chinese Vocabulary Learning (SCVL) among international students learning Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) to foster vocabulary knowledge buildi...
Histomorphology of placentae of women with sickle cell disease during pregnancy – A case control study
Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is known to exert multifaceted effects on pregnancy, potentially influencing placental structure and function. Aim Our aim was to utilize stereology as a precise...
PCR-based CRISPR/Cas9 system for fluorescent tagging: A tool for studying Candida parapsilosis virulence
Candida parapsilosis is persistent in a hospital environment hence it is often associated with nosocomial infections especially amongst low-birth weight neonates. Genetic modification is therefore imp...
Economic limit calculate method of blocked layer released by water flood wells
Daqing Oilfield is in the forefront, because of polymer flooding well pattern was used to next production layer, so, first development layer was sealed after polymer well was used to next layer, and w...
Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among road traffic accident survivors in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Road traffic accidents have become a global public health issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Road Safet...
Association between serum neurofilament light chains and Life’s Essential 8: A cross-sectional analysis
Background and aim Serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL), a protein released into the bloodstream post-neuronal axonal damage, has been validated as a robust biomarker for a range of neurological and...
Retraction: A Bmi1-miRNAs cross-talk modulates chemotherapy response to 5-fluorouracil in breast cancer cells
Retraction: Synergistic Apoptosis of CML cells by buthionine sulfoximine and hydroxychavicol correlates with activation of AIF and GSH-ROS-JNK-ERK-iNOS pathway
Is MOOC really effective? Exploring the outcomes of MOOC adoption and its influencing factors in a higher educational institution in China
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) has gained widespread adoption across diverse educational domains and plays a crucial role in advancing educational equality. Nevertheless, skepticism surrounds the e...
Purity control of simulated moving bed based on advanced fuzzy II controller
Simulated Moving Bed (SMB) is the optimal technology for chromatographic separation, but its process is complex and sensitive to numerous parameters that affect separation performance, making it diffi...
Exploratory study of serum protein biomarkers for sudden cardiac arrest using protein extension assay: A case-control study
Background Biomarkers associated with the occurrence of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) are not currently utilized in clinical practice. We aimed to identify novel protein biomarkers associated with sudde...
Protective effect of Pinacidil on hypoxic-reoxygenated cardiomyocytes in vitro and in vivo via HIF-1α/HRE pathway
Cardiomyocyte hypoxia-reoxygenation (HR) is considered as a major cause of heart failure. Pinacidil is a classic ATP sensitive potassium channel opener and plays a crucial role in cardiomyocyte HR inj...
Intelligent tuning method for service scheduling in electric power communication networks based on operational risk and QoS guarantee
In the operational planning of electric power communication networks, a well-structured service scheduling scheme based on the established network topology can significantly enhance the risk preventio...
Optimizing breeding strategies for early-maturing white maize through genetic diversity and population structure
Maize production and productivity in sub-Saharan Africa are constrained by various factors. Assessing the genetic diversity of newly developed elite inbred lines can help identify lines with desirable...
Enhanced object detection in low-visibility haze conditions with YOLOv9s
Low-visibility haze environments, marked by their inherent low contrast and high brightness, present a formidable challenge to the precision and robustness of conventional object detection algorithms....
SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariant genomic variation associations with immune evasion in Northern California: A retrospective cohort study
Background The possibility of association between SARS-CoV-2 genomic variation and immune evasion is not known among persons with Omicron variant SARS-CoV-2 infection....
Delayed hepatic response and impaired cytokine dynamics in aged mice following burn injury: Implications for elderly patient care
Introduction Burn injuries in elderly patients result in higher morbidity and mortality compared to younger individuals. This study investigates age-related differences in inflammatory hepatic respons...
Cognitive diagnostic analysis of mathematics key competencies based on PISA data
As a new generation of assessment instrument, cognitive diagnosis integrates the measurement objectives into the cognitive model to diagnose the fine-grained knowledge of students. Taking the PISA 201...
Integrating status-neutral and targeted HIV testing in Zimbabwe: A complementary strategy
Introduction Zimbabwe exclusively implemented targeted HIV testing until 2022 when Status-neutral testing was embraced. Whilst targeted testing aims to expand access and uptake of testing among high-r...
Deeper Effects of fiscal multidimensional poverty reduction: household characteristics, financial lags and elite capture
The governance of multidimensional relative poverty is a key challenge in rural poverty alleviation in the new era, as well as an important practice of the implementation of the United Nations Sustain...
Values, motivation, and physical activity among Chinese sport sciences students
Different studies have shown that values and motivation predict physical activity, but no study has tested how values and motivation may interact to predict physical activity. Specifically, the presen...
Cryptic speciation in arid mountains: An integrative revision of the Pristurus rupestris species complex (Squamata, Sphaerodactylidae) from Arabia based on morphological, genetic and genomic data, with the description of four new species
In the arid landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula, high levels of cryptic diversity among reptiles, and especially in geckos, have recently been revealed. Mountain ranges within the peninsula were shown...
Characterization of methane microseepage from natural gas reservoirs in mild climate: A case study of Xinchang gas field
Methane microseepage from oil and gas fields significantly contributes to atmospheric methane level, making it a critical factor in global climate change. Therefore, accurate monitoring of surface flu...