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CT scan-derived pectoralis muscle parameters are closely associated with COVID-19 outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The relationships between pectoralis muscle parameters and outcomes in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remain uncertain. Methods We systematically searched PubMed, Embas...
Evaluation of Global South’s efficiency at the Summer Olympics
States differ significantly in international sports competitions in how they use the resources they have and whether they do so in an efficient manner. In this paper, we investigate the efficiency of...
Dapagliflozin inhibits ferroptosis to improve chronic heart failure by regulating Nrf2/HO-1/GPX4 signaling pathway
Objective To study the effect of Dapagliflozin on ferroptosis in rabbits with chronic heart failure and to reveal its possible mechanism. Methods Nine healthy adult male New Zealand white rabbits we...
Changeover method for biosafety cabinets using ozone gas
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a biosafety cabinet equipped with an ozone generator, particularly during the transition periods between the production of cell products. As living cell produ...
A clinical study exploring the prediction of microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma through the use of combined enhanced CT and MRI radiomics
Objective To develop a predictive model for microvascular invasion (MVI) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) through radiomics analysis, integrating data from both enhanced computed tomography (CT) and...
Retraction: Preliminary validity of the BNSSS-20 in Arabic: Exploratory study on basic needs satisfaction in sport for a sample of Tunisian athletes
The role of extra-familial factors in adolescence for the association between out-of-home care and adult psychiatric disorders–A birth cohort study
Background Psychiatric disorders are a substantial public health concern, and childhood adversity a well-known risk factor for it. Investigating gender differences in vulnerability and resilience proc...
Toll-like receptor 1/2 activation reduces immunoglobulin free light chain production by multiple myeloma cells in the context of bone marrow stromal cells and fibronectin
Toll-like receptor (TLRs) activation in multiple myeloma (MM) cells induces heterogeneous functional responses including cell growth and proliferation, survival or apoptosis. These effects have been s...
onEEGwaveLAD: A fully automated online EEG wavelet-based learning adaptive denoiser for artefacts identification and mitigation
Electroencephalographic signals are obtained by amplifying and recording the brain’s spontaneous biological potential using electrodes positioned on the scalp. While proven to help find changes in bra...
Identity as a resource or a demand
Individuals embody various social identities that can impact how they interface with the social environment. Stigma theories suggest that members of low-status or marginalized groups possess devalued...
Deciphering the dose-dependent effects of thymoquinone on cellular proliferation and transcriptomic changes in A172 glioblastoma cells
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most prevalent primary malignant brain tumor in adults, exhibits a dismal 6.9% five-year survival rate post-diagnosis. Thymoquinone (TQ), the most abundant bioactive...
Short-term effects of combined environmental factors on respiratory disease mortality in Qingdao city: A time-series investigation
Background It is crucial to comprehend the interplay between air pollution and meteorological conditions in relation to population health within the framework of "dual-carbon" targets. The purpose of...
Beauty of symmetry ‐ The impact of logo symmetry on perceived product quality
In an era of intense brand competition, a successful logo can effectively boost consumer awareness of a company. However, existing research has not thoroughly examined the aspect of symmetry in logo d...
Comparative efficacy of robot-assisted therapy associated with other different interventions on upper limb rehabilitation after stroke: A protocol for a network meta-analysis
Introduction Post-stroke movement disorders are common, especially upper limb dysfunction, which seriously affects the physical and mental health of stroke patients. With the continuous development of...
Racial disparities in extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after hysterectomy
Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant preventable cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality after major abdominopelvic surgery that calls for extended VTE prophylaxis (eVTEp)....
A dual-stream model based on PRNU and quaternion RGB for detecting fake faces
The forensic examination of AIGC(Artificial Intelligence Generated Content) faces poses a contemporary challenge within the realm of color image forensics. A myriad of artificially generated faces by...
Investigating Pb2 CAP-binding domain inhibitors from marine bacteria for targeting the influenza A H5N1
The ongoing increase in the prevalence and mutation rate of the influenza virus remains a critical global health issue. A promising strategy for antiviral drug development involves targeting the RNA-d...
Towards automated recipe genre classification using semi-supervised learning
Sharing cooking recipes is a great way to exchange culinary ideas and provide instructions for food preparation. However, categorizing raw recipes found online into appropriate food genres can be chal...
Prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and suicide tendency among individual with long-COVID and determinants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background While mental health alterations during active COVID-19 infection have been documented, the prevalence of long-term mental health consequences remains unclear. This study aimed to determine...
Experience modulates gaze behavior and the effectiveness of information pickup to overcome the inversion effect in biological motion perception
The inversion effect in biological motion suggests that presenting a point-light display (PLD) in an inverted orientation impairs the observer’s ability to perceive the movement, likely due to the obs...
Does opting in or out affect the take up of incentives in a long running population-based cohort study: A nested randomised trial in ALSPAC
Background Financial incentives may be important for improving response rates to data collection activities and for retaining participants in longitudinal studies. However, for large studies, this int...
Obstacles to emergency medical consultation in cases of conflict-related sexual violence
Background Despite the availability of a well-developed holistic care model for victims of conflict-related sexual violence, little is known about the factors that determine late presentation for care...
Numerical analysis of sodium diffusion in aluminum electrolysis cathode carbon blocks based on a microstructure multi-factor corrected model
Current researches on sodium penetration in electrolytic aluminum cathode carbon blocks primarily measure cathode expansion curves, showing mostly macroscopic characteristics. However, the microscopic...
Assessing the influence of the modifiable areal unit problem on Bayesian disease mapping in Queensland, Australia
Background Spatial data are often aggregated by area to protect the confidentiality of individuals and aid the calculation of pertinent risks and rates. However, the analysis of spatially aggregated d...
A novel MADM model integrating hybrid information for evaluating the development prospects of urban new energy vehicles
As an effective approach to mitigating urban environmental issues, New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) have become a focal point of research regarding their current development status and future prospects in C...