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Prevalence of accessory navicular in Japanese children: A cross-sectional study using ultrasound–Katsuragi Integrated Defense for Locomotive Syndrome in children study
The accessory navicular (AN) is an accessory bone located on the posteromedial aspect of the navicular tuberosity that can cause pain following overuse or trauma, particularly during childhood. Howeve...
Transitions in intensive care: Investigating critical slowing down post extubation
Complex biological systems undergo sudden transitions in their state, which are often preceded by a critical slowing down of dynamics. This results in longer recovery times as systems approach transit...
The status of China’s international division of labour from Marx’s theory of international value
Based on Marx’s theory of international value, this paper analyzes the carrier of unequal exchange and the path of international transfer of surplus value, constructs an international division of labo...
First report of MDR virulent Pseudomonas aeruginosa in apparently healthy Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) in Bangladesh
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a major pathogen associated conditions like septicaemia, respiratory disorders, and diarrhoea in poultry, particularly in Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)....
Comparative analysis of data-driven models for spatially resolved thermometry using emission spectroscopy
A methodology is proposed, which addresses the caveat that line-of-sight emission spectroscopy presents in that it cannot provide spatially resolved temperature measurements in non-homogeneous tempera...
Impact of COVID-19 vaccination on hospitalization, hospital utilization and expenditure for COVID-19: A retrospective cohort analysis of a South African private health insured population
This study quantifies the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on hospitalization for COVID-19 infection in a South African private health insurance population. This retrospective cohort study is based on t...
Interventions to improve health care provider implementation and patient adherence of patients to recommendations on geriatric assessment and management in older adults: A scoping review protocol
The world population is aging. Comprehensive Geriatric assessment (CGA) has been proven to improve the well-being of older adults. However, evidence suggests not all clinicians implement these recomme...
Heart rate variability is more sensitive to stress than heart rate in specialist police undergoing selection
Police tactical group (PTG) officers respond to the most demanding and high-risk police situations. As such, PTG personnel require exceptional physical fitness, and selection for employment often eval...
Myelin ensheathment and drug responses of oligodendrocytes are modulated by stiffness of artificial axons
Myelination is a key biological process wherein glial cells such as oligodendrocytes wrap myelin around neuronal axons, forming an insulative sheath that accelerates signal propagation down the axon....
Correction: Climate effects on the diversification strategy of export firms: Evidence from China
Do CEOs with government work experience foster enterprise investment in pollution control?
As enterprise leaders, CEOs play a critical role in driving enterprise investment in pollution control. However, few studies have explored the motivations behind enterprise investment in pollution con...
Examining driving stability and traffic capacity: A simulation study on appropriate speed limits in expressway work zones
In order to obtain proper speed limits in expressway work zones, CarSim and TruckSim software were used to determine the critical car and truck safe speeds and then VISSIM software was used to determi...
The effects of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on self-reported interoception and mental health
Background Atypical interoception has been observed across multiple mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders and depression. Evidence suggests that not only pathological anxiety, but also...
Key barriers and decision supports in revitalizing heritage buildings from investors’ perspective in China: A case study in Guangzhou, China
In the decision-making process for investing in heritage buildings (HBs), various factors such as costs, interests, and tenancy terms influence investors decisions. Understanding the motivations of th...
Research on the evolution of college online public opinion risk based on improved Grey Wolf Optimizer combined with LSTM model
Since the dissemination of information is more rapid and the scale of users on online platforms is enormous, the public opinion risk is more visible and harder to tackle for universities and authoriti...
Correction: Smoking is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, disease severity, and mortality among patients hospitalized for SARS-CoV-2 infections
Correction: Validity and reliability International Classification of Diseases-10 codes for all forms of injury: A systematic review
Genome-wide identification and characterization of cation-proton antiporter (CPA) gene family in rice (Oryza sativa L.) and their expression profiles in response to phytohormones
The cation-proton antiporter (CPA) superfamily plays pivotal roles in regulating cellular ion and pH homeostasis in plants. To date, the regulatory functions of CPA family members in rice (Oryza sativ...
MiRNA-223-5p inhibits hypoxia-induced apoptosis of BMSCs and promotes repair in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease by targeting CHAC2 and activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) involves femoral head osteonecrosis caused by disrupted blood supply, leading to joint deformity and early osteoarthritis. This study investigates the role of miRNA-2...
Pedestrian POSE estimation using multi-branched deep learning pose net
In human activity-recognition scenarios, including head and entire body pose and orientations, recognizing the pose and direction of a pedestrian is considered a complex problem. A person may be trave...
The extent of western lowland gorilla social relationships within and between groups
The nature of western lowland gorilla social relationships within and between groups is largely understudied, partly due to the challenges of monitoring associations between individuals who live in ne...
Automated mold defects classification in paintings: A comparison of machine learning and rule-based techniques
Mold defects pose a significant risk to the preservation of valuable fine art paintings, typically arising from fungal growth in humid environments. This paper presents a novel approach for detecting...
An infodemiologic review of internet resources on dental hypersensitivity: A quality and readability assessment
Background This study aimed to investigate the quality and readability of online English health information about dental sensitivity and how patients evaluate and utilize these web-based information....
Genetic diversity and population structure analyses of tropical maize inbred lines using Single Nucleotide Polymorphism markers
Analyses of the genetic distance and composition of inbred lines are a prerequisite for parental selection and to exploit heterosis in plant breeding programs. The study aimed to assess genetic divers...
Evolutionary analysis of landscape ecological risk in Baili Rhododendron National Forest Park
It is significant to research the ecological risk of land use landscape to promote ecological conservation and restoration. The characteristics of land use dynamic change in Baili Rhododendron Nationa...