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The ionic liquid-assisted sample preparation method pTRUST allows sensitive proteome characterization of a variety of bacterial endospores to aid in the search for protein biomarkers
Bacterial endospores are ubiquitous and are responsible for various human infections. Recently, we reported that an ionic liquid (IL)-based sample preparation method (named pTRUST) facilitated highly...
Precise phenotyping method using image data for carcass marbling score in Hanwoo cattle
With the development of the Korean economy, demand for high-quality beef, specifically Hanwoo beef, is escalating, with marbling traits—measured by the widely used marbling score—being a key contribut...
Correction: Knowledge, attitude, and perceptions about polycystic ovarian syndrome, and its determinants among Pakistani undergraduate students
Generative adversarial local density-based unsupervised anomaly detection
Anomaly detection is crucial in areas such as financial fraud identification, cybersecurity defense, and health monitoring, as it directly affects the accuracy and security of decision-making. Existin...
Unveiling diabetes onset: Optimized XGBoost with Bayesian optimization for enhanced prediction
Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, necessitates early intervention to prevent severe complications. While accurately predicting diabetes onset or progression remains challengi...
Trump tariffs and the U.S. defense industry
In March 2018, U.S. President Trump announced that the U.S. would start imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from most exporting countries around the world. This study explores the impact of...
Islet NO-Synthases, extracellular NO and glucose-stimulated insulin secretion: Possible impact of neuronal NO-Synthase on the pentose phosphate pathway
The impact of islet neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) on glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) is less understood. We investigated this issue by performing simultaneous measurements of the a...
Structural design and safety performance of a novel high-strength steel lightweight guardrail
Highway guardrails are critical safety infrastructure along roadways, designed to redirect vehicles back into their lanes and facilitate a gradual deceleration to a complete stop. Traditional highway...
Low regulatory T-cells frequency is associated with graft rejection after small bowel transplantation: Clinical and experimental evidence
Background Intestinal transplantation (ITx) represents the only curative option for patients with irreversible intestinal failure. Nevertheless, its rejection rate surpasses that of other solid organ...
Exploring real estate blockchain adoption: An empirical study based on an integrated task-technology fit and technology acceptance model
Although many organizations have adopted blockchain technology (BCT) for efficiency and automation and users’ adoption of BCT is becoming crucial for the companies, few studies have focused on the fac...
AI-assisted radiologists vs. standard double reading for rib fracture detection on CT images: A real-world clinical study
To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI) assisted radiologists and standard double-reading in real-world clinical settings for rib fractures (RFs) detection on CT images. Th...
Efficacy of different routes of triamcinolone acetonide administration on macular edema: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
There is different administration routes of triamcinolone acetonide (TA) administration for macular edema, but the efficacy ranking remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy...
Examining hurricane–related social media topics longitudinally and at scale: A transformer-based approach
Instead of turning to emergency phone systems, social media platforms, such as Twitter, have emerged as alternative and sometimes preferred venues for members of the public in the US to communicate du...
A spatial interpolation method based on 3D-CNN for soil petroleum hydrocarbon pollution
Petroleum hydrocarbon pollution causes significant damage to soil, so accurate prediction and early intervention are crucial for sustainable soil management. However, traditional soil analysis methods...
Analysis of seroprevalence and risk factors for syphilis and HIV among female sex workers and transgender individuals in different cities of Sindh, Pakistan
Introduction Co-infections of syphilis and HIV have been found to exacerbate the impact on sexual and reproductive health, especially among key population groups such as Female Sex Workers (FSWs) and...
Environmental judicature and firm productivity: Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment
The impact of environmental governance on firm productivity has been widely discussed, but few studies have examined the function of environmental judicature. Using the establishment of environmental...
Prediction of mortality and prioritisation to tertiary care using the ‘OUR-ARCad’ risk score gleaned from the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic—A retrospective cohort study from South India
Background Judicious utilisation of tertiary care facilities through appropriate risk stratification assumes priority, in a raging pandemic, of the nature of delta variant-predominated second wave of...
Asymptotic BLSCP models in uncertain and asymmetric environments—Take the charging station location problem
The rapid development of the field of vehicles exposes many problems of charging station, the most common is the uncertainty and asymmetry of its task volume, so the flexibility of location and scale...
Decoding the aroma of Rosa canina L.: Chemical composition and gene expression
Objective The aromatic profile of Rosa canina L. petals hold immense potential for the fragrance and pharmaceutical industries. This study aims to investigate the chemical composition and gene express...
The choice of adjuvant radiotherapy in pancreatic cancer patients after up-front radical surgery
Background The role of adjuvant radiotherapy in pancreatic cancer following radical surgery remains a subject of of controversy. This study aimed to more accurately screen pancreatic patients who bene...
Correction: Anatomy of the sacroiliac joint with relation to the lumbosacral trunk: Is there sufficient space for a two-hole plate?
Prevalence and associated factors of postpartum anemia after cesarean delivery in public hospitals of Awi zone, North West Ethiopia, 2023; a cross-sectional study
Background Anemia is a serious global public health problem, especially in developing nations. Anemia during pregnancy is appropriately recognized, whereas postpartum anemia especially after cesarean...
Surgical Site Infection after Craniotomy in Neuro-Oncology (SINO): A protocol for an international prospective multicentre service evaluation across the United Kingdom and Ireland
Introduction Given its proximity to the central nervous system, surgical site infections (SSIs) after craniotomy (SSI-CRAN) represent a serious adverse event. SSI-CRAN are associated with substantial...
Peaceful dying among Canada’s elderly: An analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Introduction Death is universal, yet relatively little is known about how Canadians experience their death. Using novel decedent interview data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging we describ...
Physical activity and metabolic syndrome in primary care patients in Spain
Purpose To determine the relationship between self-reported physical activity and the components of premorbid metabolic syndrome in patients treated in primary care according to sex. Methods Cross-s...