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Multi-dimensional perceptual recognition of tourist destination using deep learning model and geographic information system
Perceptual recognition of tourist destinations is vital in representing the destination image, supporting destination management decision-making, and promoting tourism recommendations. However, previo...
Simulation of the electrolyte imbalance in vanadium redox flow batteries
The stack is the core component of large-scale flow battery system. Based on the leakage circuit, mass and energy conservation, electrochemicals reaction in porous electrode, and also the effect of el...
The effect of SGLT2 inhibitor in patients with type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation
Background Sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors improve clinical outcomes in several populations including type 2 diabetes (T2D), chronic renal insufficiency, and heart failure (HF). Howe...
Bruxism repercussions in muscular activation: Ultrasound differences in abdominal wall between women with and without bruxism. A cross-sectional study
Introduction Bruxism, often triggered by stress, induces temporomandibular alterations, increasing muscle activity and affecting dental occlusion. Prevalence of musculoskeletal con...
Expression of Concern: Chaperone-Mediated Autophagy Targets IFNAR1 for Lysosomal Degradation in Free Fatty Acid Treated HCV Cell Culture
Correction: Inter- and intradialytic fluid volume changes and vascular stiffness parameters in patients on hemodialysis
Factors affecting heat resilience of drone honey bees (Apis mellifera) and their sperm
Extreme temperatures associated with climate change are expected to impact the physiology and fertility of a variety of insects, including honey bees. Most previous work on this topic has focused on f...
Health-economic evaluation of the outpatient, inpatient, and public health sector in Germany: Insights from the first three COVID-19 waves
Aim The aim of this study is to quantify the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the outpatient and inpatient sectors (specifically intensive care units, ICUs) and local health departments in mana...
Association between red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio at admission and all-cause mortality in patients with acute pancreatitis based on the MIMIC-III database
Objective The association between red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin (RDW/ALB) ratio (RAR) and all-cause mortality in patients with acute pancreatitis has not been fully delineated. The purp...
A qualitative exploration of the educational needs of people living with heart failure: BANDAIDD-Explore study
This is an exploratory qualitative study of cardiovascular clinicians, people living with heart failure (HF), and their caregivers. The aim was to understand the unmet educational needs in self-manage...
Correction: The dinosaur tracks of Tyrants Aisle: An Upper Cretaceous ichnofauna from Unit 4 of the Wapiti Formation (upper Campanian), Alberta, Canada
Seed priming and abiotic stress tolerance in carrot: Unraveling the mechanisms of improved germination
Climate change necessitates the development of improved crops capable of withstanding future weather patterns. Carrots (Daucus carota L.), a crucial vegetable crop of global importance, face unique ch...
Correction: Acquisition and maintenance of disgust reactions in an OCD analogue sample: Efficiency of extinction strategies through a counter-conditioning procedure
Highly sensitive molecular assay based on Identical Multi-Repeat Sequence (IMRS) algorithm for the detection of Trichomonas vaginalis infection
Introduction Annually, approximately 174 million people globally are affected by Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) infection. Half of these infections occur in resource-limited regions. Untreated T...
Fitting and comparison of calcium-calmodulin kinetic schemes to a common data set using non-linear mixed effects modelling
Calmodulin is a calcium binding protein that is essential in calcium signalling in the brain. There are many computational models of calcium-calmodulin binding that capture various calmodulin features...
Cumulus cell expansion, nuclear maturation and embryonic development of bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes matured in varying concentrations of follicular fluid
In this study, we tested the overall hypothesis that CC expansion and early embryo development would be improved by including follicular fluid (FF) from small or large follicles in the oocyte maturati...
Interval combined prediction of mine tunnel’s air volume considering multiple influencing factors
Continuous monitoring and accurate measurement of required air volume in mine tunnels are crucial phenomena for mine safety However, air volume fluctuates and can become unstable which can lead to bia...
Mechanical properties and microstructure of pre-treated luffa fiber reinforced cement mortar
In this work, leveraging the enhanced wear resistance, toughness, and renewability of luffa fiber, pretreated luffa fiber was applied into cement mortar to investigate the impact of different fiber co...
Efficacy and safety of antifibrotic drugs for interstitial lung diseases other than IPF: A systematic review, meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
Background The therapeutic role of antifibrotic therapy has been well-established in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). However, its efficacy and safety for interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) other t...
Correction: A value-based model of job performance
SET ESG ratings and firm value: The new sustainability performance assessment tool in Thailand
This study investigates the influence of SET ESG ratings on firm value of companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), emphasizing the multifaceted relationships between ESG performance,...
Composition, determinants, and risk factors of low birth weight in Sri Lanka
Introduction Low birth weight continues to pose significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. Despite substantial improvement in various public health indicators, many developing countries h...
Racial and ethnic disparities in longitudinal trajectories of cardiovascular risk factors in U.S. middle-aged and older adults
Background Racial and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are well-documented. However, racial and ethnic differences in the longitudinal changes among multiple CVD risk fa...
Complex regulation of Cav2.2 N-type Ca2+ channels by Ca2+ and G-proteins
G-protein coupled receptors inhibit Cav2.2 N-type Ca2+ channels by a fast, voltage-dependent pathway mediated by Gαi/Gβγ and a slow, voltage-independent pathway mediated by Gαq-dependent reductions in...
Colonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci and its associated factors in cancer patients at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
Background Cancer patients are predisposed to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci colonization. However, the prevalence of these pathogens among cancer cas...