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Correction: Recovery from acute hypoxia: A systematic review of cognitive and physiological responses during the ‘hypoxia hangover’
Transient ocular hypertension remodels astrocytes through S100B
Glaucoma is a series of irreversible and progressive optic nerve degenerations, often accompanied by astrocyte remodeling as the disease progresses, a process that is insufficiently understood. Here,...
Cesarean section and the gestational duration of subsequent pregnancies: A nationwide register-based cohort study
Introduction Preterm delivery risk is increased for women with a previous cesarean section, which are becoming more common worldwide. However, this risk is based on studies which have not fully accoun...
Mapping the global election landscape on social media in 2024
In 2024, a significant portion of the global population will participate in elections, creating an opportunity to analyze how information spreads and how users behave on social media. This study exami...
Examining attitudes about the virtual workplace: Associations between zoom fatigue, impression management, and virtual meeting adoption intent
Impression management is a crucial tactic within the workplace milieu. This study establishes a connection between impression management and the negative self-evaluation stemming from heightened self-...
Pleiotropic effects of a recessive Col1a2 mutation occurring in a mouse model of severe osteogenesis imperfecta
In Europe, approximately 85–90% of individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) have dominant pathogenic variants in the Col1a1 or Col1a2 genes whilst for Asian, especially Indian and Chinese cohorts...
Yeti claws: Cheliped sexual dimorphism and symmetry in deep-sea yeti crabs (Kiwaidae)
Yeti crabs (Kiwaidae) are deep-sea hydrothermal vent and methane seep dwelling crustaceans that farm chemosynthetic microbes on their bodies. Sexual dimorphism is a common feature of decapod crustacea...
Economic impact of fetal wastage and common diseases, along with their incidence rates and seasonal variations, at an abattoir in FCT, Nigeria
Infectious diseases and fetal wastage (FW) present major challenges in livestock management, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. This study assessed the season variations, incidence...
Data-driven understanding on soccer team tactics and ranking trends: Elo rating-based trends on European soccer leagues
In modern soccer, strategy and tactics significantly impact team success. In this study, the application of these methodologies within the domain of association soccer is examined, with a particular f...
Host plants selection of Centranthera grandiflora Benth. and nontargeted metabolomics analysis of its parasitic and non-parasitic samples
According to the previous investigation and research of our group, it was found that Centranthera grandiflora Benth. (C. grandiflora for short) might be a root hemiparasitic plant. The experiments of...
Accurate identification of oxygen desaturation status in COPD by using classifier ensemble
The accurate identification of oxygen desaturation (OD) status plays critical role in the clinic diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is a common disease related to the lun...
Feasting on fish. Specialized function of pre-colonial pottery of the Cerritos mound builders of southern Brazil
Some of the oldest coastal pottery in South America is found in the Pampas region of southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. In the region’s extensive estuarine systems pre-colonial indigenous groups...
Effectiveness of a Social Cognitive Theory-based health education intervention on depression (SCODESS) among mothers of children with cancer in Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia—A quasi-experimental study
Background Mothers caring for children with cancer often experience depression, affecting maternal and family well-being. Prior studies suggest that theory-based health education can significantly red...
Higher education students’ perceptions of ChatGPT: A global study of early reactions
The paper presents the most comprehensive and large-scale global study to date on how higher education students perceived the use of ChatGPT in early 2024. With a sample of 23,218 students from 109 co...
Prevalence and correlates of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress among women of reproductive age with delayed conception in urban and peri-urban low to mid-socioeconomic neighborhoods of Delhi, India: A cross-sectional study
Introduction One in six people of reproductive age experience infertility in their lifetime. Infertility can have significant impacts on mental health. Psychological distress is a broad term encompass...
Experimental assessment of damage and microplastic release during cyclic loading of clear aligners
The widespread adoption of clear aligners in orthodontic treatments in recent years has necessitated a more precise examination of the mechanical properties of the devices currently available in ortho...
Does management support drive sustained agile usage? a serial mediation model and cIPMA perspective
Agile software development is immensely popular in the industry, but most teams struggle to sustain its use. Human factors like management support, agile training, agile mindset, and team resilience a...
Building support for children and families affected by stroke (BUILD CARE): Study protocol
Childhood stroke is a rare condition that significantly impacts affected children and their families due to children’s frequently persisting cognitive, physical, and behavioural problems. Existing res...
Global burden of cardiovascular diseases attributable to diet low in seafood omega-3 fatty acids from 1990~2021 and forecasting the future trends: A population-based study
Background This research investigates the worldwide influence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) associated with low intake of seafood omega-3 fatty acids, based on data from the 2021 Global Burden of D...
Comparison of survival outcomes and anatomically specific severe injuries following traffic accidents among occupants of standard and K-car vehicles: A retrospective cohort study at a teaching hospital in Japan
Road traffic accidents are a global health concern. K-car vehicles, also known as "mini vehicles," are defined as those having an engine displacement <660 cc, vehicle length <3.4 m, width <1....
Research on desiliconization of brown corundum fly dust and bauxite based on roasting-alkali leaching method
The raw material for smelting brown corundum is high-quality bauxite. As the quality of bauxite decreases, the main impurity, silicon content, increases, which affects the product quality and smelting...
A reliance on human habitats is key to the success of an introduced predatory reptile
Understanding the success of animals in novel environments is increasingly important as human-mediated introductions continue to move species far beyond their natural ranges. Alongside these introduct...
Investigating behavioural addictions in adults with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) confers greater risk of alcohol and substance use disorders, which may be linked to altered compulsivity and impulsivity within the condition. However,...
Correlation between blood pressure control status and cognitive impairment in older adults: A national cross-sectional study
Hypertension is closely related to cognitive impairment; however, the correlation between blood pressure control and cognitive impairment in the hypertensive population is unclear. We aimed to explore...
Trichostatin A suppresses hearing loss by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in an Alport syndrome model
Alport syndrome (AS) is a genetic disorder marked by mutations in type IV collagen, leading to kidney glomerular dysfunction. AS also involves the cochlea, causing late-onset progressive hearing loss....