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HIV retesting prevalence among clients accessing anti-retroviral therapy and HIV testing services in Ghana
Introduction Ghana is working towards achieving the 95-95-95 targets for its HIV response. One challenge has been low linkage to care rates, possibly due to high rates of retesting among people living...
A single dose of inactivated influenza virus vaccine expressing COBRA hemagglutinin elicits broadly-reactive and long-lasting protection
Influenza virus infections present a pervasive global health concern resulting in millions of hospitalizations and thousands of fatalities annually. To address the influenza antigenic variation, the c...
Chaotic behavior, sensitivity analysis and Jacobian elliptic function solution of M-fractional paraxial wave with Kerr law nonlinearity
This study investigates the paraxial approximation of the M-fractional paraxial wave equation with Kerr law nonlinearity. The paraxial wave equation is most important to describe the propagation of wa...
Improving topic modeling performance on social media through semantic relationships within biomedical terminology
Topic modeling utilizes unsupervised machine learning to detect underlying themes within texts and has been deployed routinely to analyze social media for insights into healthcare issues. However, the...
Deep vein thrombosis in patients with patellar fractures: Assessing incidence rates and identifying risk factors
Background Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) represents a significant complication following orthopedic injuries, particularly patellar fractures. Despite the prevalence, comprehensive studies assessing the...
Fingerprinting conflict: A comparative model with applications to archaeological and historical data
This paper is envisioned as a primarily methodological contribution towards a more sophisticated and systematic approach to conflict research in archaeology and history. Studies of conflicts in these...
Terahertz Irradiation Promotes Angiogenesis in vitro by Enhancing Permeability of the Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
Terahertz (THz) waves, positioned between microwave and infrared in the electromagnetic spectrum, have promising applications in medical imaging and biomedicine. In this study, terahertz irradiation a...
Calculating punitive damage multiplier in intellectual property cases: An empirical study and the enhanced model
The application of punitive damages in intellectual property cases in China has encountered notable deficiencies within the judicial context. These deficiencies, including a limited range of applicabi...
Expression of concern: Differential effects of UCHL1 modulation on alpha-synuclein in PD-like models of alpha-synucleinopathy
Innovative approaches in QSPR modelling using topological indices for the development of cancer treatments
This paper provides a comprehensive review of quantitative structure-property relationships (QSPR) about to cancer drugs, with a focus on the application of topological indices (TI) and data analysis...
Centering voices of scientists from marginalized backgrounds to understand experiences in climate adaptation science and inform action
Identifying and building solutions to help people and ecosystems adapt to climate change requires participation of all people; however, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields,...
The impact of globalization, renewable energy, and labor on sustainable development: A cross-country analysis
Sustainable development stands as both a goal and a prevailing trend in the global economy all the time. However, a comprehensive understanding of the internal and external determinants influencing su...
COVID-19 symptom severity and duration among outpatients, July 2021-May 2023: The PROTECT observational study
Introduction With the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants has come significant variations in disease manifestation, severity, and duration in non-hospitalized infected patients. To characterize sympt...
Exploring experiences of work-related inequitable treatment among international medical graduates (IMGs): A sequential explanatory mixed methods study
Background International medical graduates (IMGs) are an essential workforce for many high-income countries worldwide and are often recruited to fill workforce shortages. Studies identify workplace di...
Effects of speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) training on soccer player performance—a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Previous studies have reported on the impact of Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) training on the performance of soccer players. However, there is still controversy regarding the results....
Simulation and experimental verification of the precision finishing method for optical free-form surface segmentation
Optical free-form surfaces are often used to manufacture optical components such as lenses and mirrors, and free zone surface optical components are widely used in aerospace optics. To address the iss...
Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy for analysis of free radicals in zebrafish
Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) is an excellent choice for detecting free radicals in biological samples. Biologically relevant radicals are extremely short-lived and cannot be detected directly...
Spatial relationship between carbon emissions and ecosystem service value based on land use: A case study of the Yellow River Basin
Land use changes significantly impact both carbon emissions and ecosystem service value (ESV). However, few studies have been conducted on the spatial relationship between land use carbon emissions (L...
Impact of geopolitical risks and innovation on global defense stock return
This study conducts a comparative analysis of how geopolitical risk (GPR) and innovation impact stock returns in the defense industry based on data from 75 defense companies across 17 countries and 4...
qlifetable: An R package for constructing quarterly life tables
The big data revolution has greatly expanded the availability of microdata on vital statistics, providing researchers with unprecedented access to large and complex datasets on birth, death, migration...
Leveraging large language models for data analysis automation
Data analysis is constrained by a shortage of skilled experts, particularly in biology, where detailed data analysis and subsequent interpretation is vital for understanding complex biological process...
Does integration matter? an international cross-sectional study on the relationship between perceived public health and primary care integration and COVID-19 vaccination rates
Background Immunisation against COVID-19 is crucial for controlling the pandemic, yet global challenges persist in vaccine coverage and equitable distribution. A well-integrated primary health care ap...
The PRECISION study protocol: Can cervical stiffness in the second trimester predict preterm birth in high-risk singleton pregnancies? A feasibility, cohort study
Background Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. More than 13 million babies are affected globally every year and PTB will contribute to over 900,000 deaths. In t...
Colombian centenarians: A Geohealth approach to longevity study
Introduction Population longevity is a global phenomenon influenced by various factors including social, economic transitions, and medical advancements. The study focused on the population over 95 yea...
Preparation and properties of isocyanate self-healing microcapsule cement-based material
Self-healing microcapsule cement-based materials autonomously repair microcracks within the matrix. This study utilized the interfacial polymerization method to prepare isocyanate microcapsules, incor...