PLoS ONE
Articles in this Issue
Correction: Identification of breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) and South American crops introduced during early settlement of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), as revealed through starch analysis
Starve a cold or feed a fever? Identifying cellular metabolic changes following infection and exposure to SARS-CoV-2
Viral infections induce major shifts in cellular metabolism elicited by active viral replication and antiviral responses. For the virus, harnessing cellular metabolism and evading changes that limit r...
The influence of erotic camsites on improving men’s body comfort: A qualitative analysis of mechanisms
A significant portion of U.S. men experience body dissatisfaction, which can be harmful and limiting to their overall quality of life and well-being. Positive interactions, especially those occurring...
Caesarean section delivery and its associated factors in Ghana: A multilevel analysis
Background Even if the ideal rate for caesarean section (CS) is considered 10–15%, worldwide CS rates have been steadily increasing, without significant additional benefit to women’s health. Its overu...
Electronic health record in military healthcare systems: A systematic review
Introduction The immediate access to detailed patient data is vital for effective medical care in military and emergency scenarios, enhancing diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of military personnel...
Pressure dependence of the structural and optoelectronic properties of Pb-free perovskites LiSnX3 (X = Br and Cl): A DFT approach
In this study, the structural, electronic and optical properties of cubic lead-free halide perovskites LiSnX₃ (X = Br and Cl) under hydrostatic pressure are investigated. The first-principle approach...
Quantification of droplet and contact transmission risks among elementary school students based on network analyses using video-recorded data
In elementary schools, immunologically immature students come into close contact with each other and are susceptible to the spread of infectious diseases. To analyze pathogen transmission among studen...
Gender differences in dictator giving: A high-power laboratory test
We gather information from a large laboratory sample comprising 1,161 subjects and study gender differences in altruism using a dual-role dictator game. We control for factors potentially affecting th...
Research on digital empowerment, innovation vitality and manufacturing supply chain resilience mechanism
As global manufacturing competition increasingly emphasizes supply chain resilience, enhancing the risk resistance of manufacturing supply chains through digital empowerment has become a critical prio...
Impact of perceived factors of coronavirus infection on COVID-19 vaccine uptake among healthcare workers in Ghana—Evidence from a cross-sectional analysis
Introduction Ghana faced acute COVID-19 vaccine uptake rejection after the rollout of the initial dose, thus, posing a risk of not reaching herd immunity as necessary to curb the spread of the novel c...
Study on anti-collapse performance of CFST structures under collision load in different cases
In view of the continuous collapse resistance of the remaining structure under impact column and side columns under vehicle loads, the composite plane frame of concrete filled steel tubes (CFST) was e...
Effects of music advertised to support focus on mood and processing speed
While music’s effects on emotion are widely appreciated, its effects on cognition are less understood. As mobile devices continue to afford new opportunities to engage with music during work, it is im...
Future pharmacy practitioners’ insights towards integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare education: Preliminary findings from Karachi, Pakistan
In an evolutionary era of medical education, “Artificial intelligence” (AI) is applied to replicate human intellect, encompassing abilities, logical reasoning and effective problem-solving skills. Pre...
Adaptive robust position control scheme for an electromagnetic levitation system with experimental verification
Electromagnetic levitation technology has several advantages, such as no friction, safety, and reliability. Electromagnetic levitation control, as the core of electromagnetic levitation technology, ha...
Correction: A new record of the occurrence of Trichuris skrjabini Baskakov, 1924 in goats of Pakistan
Predictors of survival in pediatric intensive care unit in a low-income country: A retrospective cohort study
Background The goal of a pediatric intensive care unit is to treat life-threatening illnesses. Yet, there is a lack of data on survival rates and factors influencing survival in pediatric intensive ca...
Can psychedelic use benefit meditation practice? Examining individual, psychedelic, and meditation-related factors
Introduction Meditation practice and psychedelic use have attracted increasing attention in the public sphere and scientific research. Both methods induce non-ordinary states of co...
Construction of a nomogram to predict urethral stricture after transurethral resection of the prostate: A retrospective cohort study
Background To investigate the risk factors for urethral stricture (US) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and to construct a nomog...
Diversified legume-oilseed cropping system for synergistic enhancement of yield and water use efficiency in rainfed areas of semi-arid tropics
This study explores the development of diversified legume-oilseed cropping systems aimed at enhancing yield and water-use efficiency in rainfed areas of semi-arid tropics. Dryland agriculture, often l...
A novel deep learning-based framework with particle swarm optimisation for intrusion detection in computer networks
Intrusion detection plays a significant role in the provision of information security. The most critical element is the ability to precisely identify different types of intrusions into the network. Ho...
The dynamic impact of investor climate sentiment on the crude oil futures market: Evidence from the Chinese market
Climate risk has become a hot topic of global concern. This paper aims to explore the impact of investor climate sentiment (ICS) on China’ s crude oil futures market, covering the period from March 27...
Correction: Automated recognition of emotional states of horses from facial expressions
Development and validation of the nutrition literacy scale for Chinese gout patients
Background Nutrition literacy is essential for the self-management and treatment of gout patients. However, to date, there is no appropriate scale to measure the level of nutrition literacy gout patie...
Socioeconomic, demographic and obstetric determinants of maternal near miss in Africa: A systematic review
Background High rates of maternal mortality and morbidity remain significant health issues in low- and middle-income countries. Despite this, few researchers have investigated the underlying factors o...
Early to Mid-Holocene land use transitions in South Asia: A new archaeological synthesis of potential human impacts
While it is clear that current human impact on the earth system is unprecedented in scope and scale, much less is known about the long-term histories of human land use and their effects on vegetation,...