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Utilizing the subtractive proteomics approach to design ensemble vaccine against Candida lusitaniae for immune response stimulation; a bioinformatics study
Vaccines have always been one of the promising therapeutic sources against many pathogens including infectious fungi. Candida lusitaniae is also one of those fungi which is responsible for different i...
Construction and validation of a predictive model for the risk of osteoporosis in patients with chronic kidney disease based on NHANES data
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients tend to exhibit a heightened susceptibility to osteoporosis owing to abnormalities in mineral and bone metabolism. The objective of this study was to d...
Characteristic analysis and surgical exploration for acetabular roof fractures: Multicenter retrospective cohort study
Background Acetabular roof was a crucial structure for maintaining the stability of hip joint; however, its important role was not especially emphasized in the Letournel-Judet classification system. A...
Re-calibrating measurements of low-cost air quality monitors using PCR-GPR air quality forecasting models
As a key tool for real-time monitoring of air pollutant concentrations, the chemical sensor, the core component of the low-cost Air Quality Monitor (AQM), is susceptible to a variety of factors during...
SCO6564, a novel 3-ketoacyl acyl carrier protein synthase III, contributes in fatty acid synthesis in Streptomyces coelicolor
The genus Streptomyces comprises gram-positive bacteria that produce large numbers of secondary metabolites, which have promising commercial applications and deserve extensive study. Most bacteria syn...
On the interaction between implicit statistical learning and the alternation advantage: Evidence from manual and oculomotor serial reaction time tasks
In this study, we examine how implicit statistical learning (ISL) interacts with the cognitive bias of the alternation advantage in serial reaction time (SRT) tasks. Our aim was to disentangle percept...
Exploring short-term memory and listening effort in two-talker conversations: The influence of soft and moderate background noise
Listening to conversations and remembering their content is a highly demanding task, especially in noisy environments. Previous research has mainly focused on short-term memory using simple cognitive...
Mapping forest cover change and estimating carbon stock using satellite-derived vegetation indices in Alemsaga forest, Ethiopia
Deforestation and forest degradation are significant threats, leading to a decline in forest cover change, biomass and carbon storage, a crucial factor in mitigating climate change. Remote sensing tec...
Application of principles of cognitive psychology in teaching: Perspectives from undergraduate medical and dental students
Introduction Principles of cognitive psychology (CP) aim to shed light on the fundamentals of perception, attention, and knowledge extraction used for critical thinking, learning, and recollection of...
A hybrid approach for intrusion detection in vehicular networks using feature selection and dimensionality reduction with optimized deep learning
Autonomous transportation systems have the potential to greatly impact the way we travel. A vital aspect of these systems is their connectivity, facilitated by intelligent transport applications. Howe...
The Food Resources and Kitchen Skills intervention: Protocol of a randomized controlled trial
Introduction Individuals with food insecurity are disproportionately burdened by hypertension (HTN) and type 2 diabetes and face greater barriers to self-managing these conditions. Methods Food Reso...
Land cover classification of high-resolution remote sensing images based on improved spectral clustering
Applying unsupervised classification techniques on remote sensing images enables rapid land cover classification. Using remote sensing imagery from the ZY1-02D satellite’s VNIC and AHSI cameras as the...
Drug-induced autoimmune-like hepatitis: A disproportionality analysis based on the FAERS database
Background Drug-induced autoimmune-like hepatitis (DI-ALH) is a potentially life-threatening condition that can lead to acute liver failure and necessitate liver transplantation. While the association...
Cost drivers associated with autologous stem-cell transplant (ASCT) in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in a Japanese real-world setting: A structural equation model (SEM) analysis 2012–2022
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most prevalent non-Hodgkin lymphoma, with increasing incidence, in Japan. It is associated with substantial economic burden and relatively poor survival ou...
Identification and prioritization of novel therapeutic candidates against glutamate racemase from Klebsiella pneumoniae
Background Klebsiella pneumoniae, a gram-negative bacterium in the Enterobacteriaceae family, is non-motile, encapsulated, and a major cause of nosocomial infections, particularly in intensive care un...
Protocol on a systematic review of nomenclature and outcomes in children with complex critical illness in Paediatric Critical Care: The basis for consensus definition
Introduction Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) supports the recovery of children with severe illness. In the UK, there are 30 PCC units with a total of approximately 400 beds. There is constant demand fo...
E-B-ocimene and brood cannibalism: Interplay between a honey bee larval pheromone and brood regulation in summer dearth colonies
Honey bees balance colony populations against available food resources by adjusting brood rearing during nutritionally-stressed periods. Workers limit colony populations primarily through brood cannib...
Clinical, immune and genetic risk factors of malaria-associated acute kidney injury in Zambian children: A study protocol
Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) affects nearly half of children with severe malaria and increases the risk of adverse outcomes such as death and poor cognitive function. The p...
Acupuncture as an independent or adjuvant therapy to standard management for menopausal insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective This systematic review aimed to clarify if acupuncture is more effective for menopausal insomnia compared with sham acupuncture, standard care (sedative hypnotics and/or MHT) or waitlist con...
Influences of footstrike patterns and overground conditions on lower extremity kinematics and kinetics during running: Statistical parametric mapping analysis
This study investigated lower extremity biomechanics when running on different surfaces among runners with different footstrike patterns. Thirty rearfoot strikers (RFSs) and non-rearfoot strikers (nRF...
Navigating the medical journey: Insights into medical students’ psychological wellbeing, coping, and personality
Background and aims In recent years, increased awareness of the psychological wellbeing of healthcare professionals and students has become a pressing public health issue affecting care delivery. Medi...
Medical students’ knowledge, attitudes, and motivation towards antimicrobial resistance efforts in Eastern Uganda
Introduction Learning beyond the classroom is important for holistic engagement in antimicrobial resistance(AMR) mitigation. Extracurricular interventions can catalyze multidiscipl...
Photodiagnosis and photodynamic recognition of cervical cancer with SEM and AFM images
So far, the number of patients who die from cancer is quite high. Continuation of early detection research is important to reduce the number of deaths due to cancer. At the time of the literature revi...
Impact of human body shape on free convection heat transfer
Understanding the thermal comfort and safety of diverse populations within indoor settings requires a quantitative understanding of the primary heat exchange pathways between occupants and their surro...
Perinatal intimate partner violence and breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Background Intimate partner violence increases the risk of detrimental health, behaviors and psychological issues in mothers, affecting infant nutrition and development. However, the potential effects...