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The information gain of explicitly provided over self-generated contextual knowledge for behavioral control
In time-pressured decisions, humans exploit contextual knowledge to reduce uncertainty about the unfolding situation and to improve behavioral control. However, in complex real-world settings, it rema...
Orthogonally polarized dual-wavelength Nd:GdVO4/Nd:YVO4 laser at 1341 and 1342 nm with adjustable power ratio
A continuous-wave (CW) orthogonally polarized dual-wavelength (OPDW) Nd:GdVO4/Nd:YVO4 laser at 1341 and 1342 nm on the 4F3/2 →4I13/2 transition was realized using in-band laser diode (LD) pumping with...
Perivascular space imaging during therapy for medulloblastoma
Perivascular spaces (PVS) are fluid filled compartments surrounding the small blood vessels in the brain. The impact of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on PVS remains unclear. The aim of this study is t...
Perceived barriers to physical activity and their predictors among adults in the Central Region in Saudi Arabia: Gender differences and cultural aspects
Objective To assess the perceived barriers hindering physical activity among adult residents of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and to identify associated sociodemographic and health-related factors, focusing o...
Association of dietary niacin intake with all-cause mortality in chronic kidney disease: A retrospective cohort study of NHANES
Background Dietary niacin intake has a positive influence on several chronic diseases, while the impact of dietary niacin intake on prognosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unknown. The study...
Cost-effectiveness analysis of romosozumab for severe postmenopausal osteoporosis at very high risk of fracture in Mexico
Introduction This study aims to assess the cost effectiveness of romosozumab versus teriparatide, both sequenced to denosumab, for the treatment of severe postmenopausal osteoporosis at very high risk...
A classification scheme of active faults in engineering
Fault displacement hazard, along with ground shaking hazard and earthquake-induced geohazard, are the primary forms of disaster in major earthquakes. Buildings located on areas of strong seismic surfa...
Influence of teaching a structured and humanized method of care on the perception of medical student attitudes in the doctor-patient relationship
Introduction The humanization of care can be defined, in a generic way, as the act of making an empathetic and respectful approach to patients. This study proposed to evaluate the perception of attitu...
Respiratory pathology in the mdx/utrn -/- mouse: A murine model for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked devastating disease caused by a lack of dystrophin which results in progressive muscle weakness. As muscle weakness progresses, respiratory insufficien...
Integrative analysis of SEPN1 in glioma: Prognostic roles, functional implications, and potential therapeutic interventions
Background SEPN1, a selenoprotein involved in redox regulation and endoplasmic reticulum stress response, has an unclear role in cancer. This study aims to investigate the expression, prognostic signi...
Genomic characterization of foodborne Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli isolates from Saboba district and Bolgatanga Municipality Ghana
Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli are well-known bacteria commonly associated with foodborne illnesses in humans and animals. Genomic characterization of these pathogens provides valuable insig...
Physical and motivational effects of Exergames in healthy adults—A scoping review
Exergames have the potential to be used as physical-cognitive training tools. Although numerous studies investigated the physical and motivational effects of Exergaming, a comprehensive summary of tra...
More than a feeling: A global economic valuation of subjective wellbeing damages resulting from rising temperatures
When estimating economic and welfare effects from climate change, impact models must make broad assumptions because of a lack of data and the complexity of damage mechanisms. In this paper, we apply a...
Does the social credit system construction reduce enterprises’ overinvestment? quasi-natural experimental evidence from China
As an important part of improving the socialist market economic system, the social credit system focuses on the market’s micro behavior, which emphasizes the credit self-discipline of enterprises in f...
Midwifery care in The Gambia: A focus group study with clinical midwives, midwifery students, educators and leaders on how barriers and facilitators impact quality midwifery care
Objective The aim of this study is to explore the impact of barriers and facilitators on the quality of midwifery care in The Gambia, from the perspectives of clinical midwives, midwifery students, ed...
Investigation into the sero-molecular prevalence of Brucella melitensis in small ruminants in districts Mohmand and Charsadda Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan
Globally, ruminants contribute largely to the livelihood and supply of quality food for human consumption. However, small ruminants face numerous problems, including infectious diseases, in lower- and...
Nonlinear connectedness of conventional crypto-assets and sustainable crypto-assets with climate change: A complex systems modelling approach
Earlier studies used classical time series models to forecast the nonlinear connectedness of conventional crypto-assets with CO2 emissions. For the first time, this study aims to provide a data-driven...
Force analysis of slope reinforced by Frame-Anchor-Support-Structure based on improved horizontal slice method
As a flexible support structure commonly used in slope stabilization and management, the Frame-Anchor-Support-Structure (FASS) is of great significance in studying the actual stress situation to ensur...
From tradition to progressiveness: Analyzing Thailand’s image on youtube amid post-cannabis legalization
This research examines the depiction of Thailand on YouTube subsequent to the nation’s decision to legalize recreational marijuana in June 2022. By analyzing 57 video clips recorded between March and...
Customer segmentation in the digital marketing using a Q-learning based differential evolution algorithm integrated with K-means clustering
Effective and well-structured customer segmentation enables organizations to accurately identify and comprehend the distinct characteristics and needs of various customer groups, thereby facilitating...
The association between maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy and the risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Maternal tobacco smoking during pregnancy is a significant public health concern with potential long-lasting effects on child development. ADHD, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterize...
Impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus on results in the animal naming test in patients with and without liver cirrhosis
Introduction and objectives Diabetes mellitus is a common comorbidity in patients with cirrhosis and is associated with the development of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) and cognitive dysfunction. The si...
Guinea grass (Megathyrsus maximus) agronomic performances in mixed cultivation using irrigation condition, North-Western Ethiopia
In this field experiment, the agronomic performance of Guinea grass was evaluated to assess the optimum planting spacing and harvesting age in mixed cultivation under irrigation conditions. These fact...
Differential risk of cardiovascular complications in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus in Ghana: A hospital-based cross-sectional study
Aim To characterize clinically relevant subgroups of patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) based on adiposity, insulin secretion, and resistance indices. Methods A cross-sectional study was...
Efficacy of acupuncture in treating chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment in breast cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Background Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a common adverse effect of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, with a high incidence that significantly impacts treatment adherence a...