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Gait characteristics in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: A controlled study using an inertial sensor system
Background Gait disturbance is the most pronounced symptom in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). Some gait parameters have been previously described, but an in-depth description of the g...
Untrained perceptual loss for image denoising of line-like structures in MR images
In the acquisition of Magnetic Resonance (MR) images shorter scan times lead to higher image noise. Therefore, automatic image denoising using deep learning methods is of high interest. In this work,...
Explaining rising caesarean section rates in urban Nepal: A mixed-methods study
Introduction Caesarean section (CS) rates are rising in urban hospitals in Nepal. However, the reasons behind these rising rates are poorly understood. Therefore, this study explores factors contribu...
Impact of varying light intensities on morphology, phytochemistry, volatile compounds, and gene expression in Thymus vulgaris L.
Light is a crucial factor in plant growth and development. Plants exposed to light stress experience various effects on their growth. This research was conducted to investigate the effects of differen...
Fossil eggshell diversity of the Mussentuchit Member, Cedar Mountain Formation, Utah
The first fossil eggshell from the Cenomanian-age Mussentuchit Member of the Cedar Mountain Formation was described over fifty years ago. In the half-century since, oodiversity of this rock unit has b...
Error-corrected ultradeep next-generation sequencing for detection of clonal haematopoiesis and haematological neoplasms – sensitivity, specificity and accuracy
Clonal haematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) is an aging-associated phenomenon that has recently been correlated with a broad spectrum of human diseases, including haematological malignancy...
Classification of behaviour with low-frequency accelerometers in female wild boar
Accelerometers with low sampling rates (1 Hz) are commercially available as ear tags. While an automated and therefore undisturbed sampling of animal behaviour can be useful not only in behavioural st...
Neural efficiency in EFL learning and positive psychology
This study aims to investigate how teachers’ positive feedback influences learners’ positive psychology in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction and to examine how positive psychology enhanc...
Bluesky: Network topology, polarization, and algorithmic curation
Bluesky is a nascent “Twitter-like” and decentralized social media network with novel features and unprecedented data access. This paper provides a characterization of its interaction network, studyin...
Supply chain integration and innovation performance of manufacturing firms: The moderating role of research and development investment intensity
This paper delves into the impact of supply chain integration on corporate innovation performance. Utilizing panel data from 1,038 manufacturing companies listed on China’s A-shares stock market from...
Local DEA app: Saving lives with accessible and well-located automated external defibrillators
Purpose Developing technological solutions to reduce care delay and mortality in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) cases is a challenge both in Brazil and worldwide. The aim of this study was to d...
An effective protocol to isolate and mechanically test silk fibers spun by Osmia lignaria Say (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) fifth instar larvae
Silk, a remarkable protein-based fiber spun by various arthropod lineages, has been prized for millennia, with the cocoon silk of domesticated silkworms and spiders being the most utilized and extensi...
Understanding the influence of online misogyny in schools from the perspective of teachers
Young people are increasingly exposed to toxic online misogyny through social media. However, to date, it is not clear how exposure to online misogyny might be influencing the behaviour and experience...
Data collection and analysis of temperature field simulation of steam boiler for soil steam disinfection
Soil steam disinfection (SSD) has emerged as a highly promising substitute for methyl bromide fumigation in the management of soil-borne pathogens, nematodes, and weed seeds. In the present study, an...
Results of quality rights on human rights engagement, stigma and attitudes towards mental health among Colombian medical students
Background Training healthcare professionals in human rights approaches is fundamental for humanizing medical practice and promoting patient autonomy. Aims To evaluate the impact of Quality Rights s...
Audible changes in marine trophic ecology: Baleen whale song tracks foraging conditions in the eastern North Pacific
Among tremendous biodiversity within the California Current Ecosystem (CCE) are gigantic mysticetes (baleen whales) that produce structured sequences of sound described as song. From six years of pass...
How does negative new media coverage impact audit fees, cost cover, or risk premium? Based on the data from WeChat official account by Crawler Technology
This study empirically investigates the relationship between negative new media coverage and audit fees by collecting a sample of nonfinancial listed companies on the main board of the Shanghai Stock...
Correction: Breaking the spiral of silence: News and social media dynamics on sexual abuse scandal in the Japanese entertainment industry
Exposure to arsenic and cognitive impairment in children: A systematic review
Objective Arsenic exposure is a significant public health concern, particularly for its impact on children’s cognitive development. Arsenic, a prevalent environmental toxin, is known to disrupt variou...
Author name disambiguation based on heterogeneous graph neural network
With the dramatic increase in the number of published papers and the continuous progress of deep learning technology, the research on name disambiguation is at a historic peak, the number of paper aut...
Process of use of evidence products by frontline maternal, newborn and child health staff at the facility level in Ghana
Although the use of evidence products has been identified as beneficial in improving reproductive, maternal and child health, very little is known about the processes that facilitate the use of these...
Coordination and variability of muscular activation in male athletes with and without subacromial impingement syndrome: A case-control study
Objectives Athletes with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS) exhibit altered muscular coordination and variability during repetitive shoulder movements compared to athletes without SIS. This resear...
Climate change in Europe between 90 and 50 kyr BP and Neanderthal territorial habitability
After having lived as the dominant human species in Europe for over 200 kyr, Homo neanderthalensis (the Neanderthals) disappeared around 40 kyr BP (Before Present) Higham T (2014). Competition with Ho...
The impact of snacking habits and physical activity on body composition in overweight and obese adolescents: A longitudinal study differentiating home and school environments
With rising incomes in developing countries, the required necessary physical activity declines and the availability of snacks increases, further causing obesity in adolescents. The study was a longitu...
Right heart dysfunction does not increase mortality associated with cemented hemiarthroplasty for hip fractures: A retrospective, preliminary analysis
Background Cemented hemiarthroplasty (CH) is the preferred treatment for geriatric intracapsular hip fracture. Historically, there has been concern regarding cardiopulmonary morbidity related to bone...