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A machine learning based variable selection algorithm for binary classification of perinatal mortality
The identification of significant predictors with higher model performance is the key objective in classification domain. A machine learning-based variable selection technique termed as CARS-Logistic...
RORγt inverse agonists demonstrating a margin between inhibition of IL-17A and thymocyte apoptosis
Multiple genetic associations suggest a causative relationship between Th17-related genes coding for proteins, such as IL-17A, IL-23 and STAT3, and psoriasis. Further support for this link comes from...
A co-produced mixed methods protocol: Exploring perceptions of oral health care and quality of life in people with mental health conditions
This planned mixed methods protocol is designed to explore oral health care for individuals living with serious mental health conditions (SMHC). It was co-produced by academics, people with lived expe...
RETRACTED: Machine vision model for drip leakage detection of pipeline
The prevailing trend in industrial equipment development is integration, with pipelines as the lifeline connecting system components. Given the often harsh conditions of these industrial equipment pip...
Deep learning-based skin lesion analysis using hybrid ResUNet++ and modified AlexNet-Random Forest for enhanced segmentation and classification
Skin cancer is considered globally as the most fatal disease. Most likely all the patients who received wrong diagnosis and low-quality treatment die early. Though if it is detected in the early stage...
Correction: Defending Against Advanced Persistent Threats Using Game-Theory
Protective effects of Euphorbia heterophylla against testicular degeneration in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats in relation to phytochemical profile
Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) poses a major risk to human health due to an array of implications, one of which is a detrimental effect on the testicular and reproductive functions. Euphorbia heter...
Correction: Identifying suitable tester for evaluating Striga resistant lines using DArTseq markers and agronomic traits
Novel deep reinforcement learning based collision avoidance approach for path planning of robots in unknown environment
Reinforcement learning is a remarkable aspect of the artificial intelligence field with many applications. Reinforcement learning facilitates learning new tasks based on action and reward principles....
Comparative analysis of salivary antimicrobial resistance genes in dental students: A PCR and questionnaire study
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global healthcare challenge, with limited treatment options due to the decline in new antibiotics. The human oral cavity, home to diverse bacteri...
Discovering the allure of forests: Exploring adolescent queries in nature-rich environments
This study explores adolescents’ inherent curiosity about nature through the production of self-generated questions during a field visit to a nature-rich environment, followed by descriptive-interpret...
Investigating dosage effects of ovulation inhibitors on oocyte maturation in assisted reproductive technology: A retrospective study among patients with normal ovarian reserve
The judicious selection of ovulation inhibitors in ovarian stimulation protocols is crucial for the success of assisted reproductive technology (ART). Herein, we investigate the dose-dependent effects...
Correction: Functional capacity testing in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) using the one-minute sit-to-stand test (1-min STST)
Association of the abdominal aortic calcification with all-cause and cardiovascular disease-specific mortality: Prospective cohort study
Background Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is a prevalent form of vascular calcification associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. While previous studies on AAC and cardiovascular risk exi...
Psychometric assessment of scales used to evaluate sexual assault prevention programming in the United States Air Force
Background Preventing sexual assault in the United States (U.S.) military is essential to safeguard the overall well-being of military personnel and support the military to function in alignment with...
The effect of perceived organizational fairness on the endogenous motivation of university teachers’ professional development: A study of the mediating role of trust and organizational identification
Objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of perceived organizational fairness, organizational identity, and trust on the intrinsic motivation for the professional development...
Automatic classification of mobile apps to ensure safe usage for adolescents
The integration of mobile devices into adolescents’ daily lives is significant, making it imperative to prioritize their safety and security. With the imminent arrival of fast internet (6G), offering...
A phase I/II study of adoptive immunotherapy using donor liver graft-derived NK cell-enriched immune cells to prevent severe infection after liver transplantation
Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are significant postoperative complications associated with high mortality rates after liver transplantation (LT). Natural killer (NK) cells, which are key components of...
Development and validation of an automated machine for self-injury assessment via young Koreans’ natural writings
Self-injury is common in all countries, and 20% of South Korean youths experience self-injury. One of the barriers to assessment and treatment planning is the tendency of young self-injurers to concea...
Sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
Background This scoping review aimed to understand the extent and type of evidence in relation to sexual and reproductive health needs of women with severe mental illness (SMI) in...
Signalling pathways involved in urotensin II induced ventricular myocyte hypertrophy
Sustained pathologic myocardial hypertrophy can result in heart failure(HF); a significant health issue affecting a large section of the population worldwide. In HF there is a marked elevation in circ...
Scalable and energy-efficient task allocation in industry 4.0: Leveraging distributed auction and IBPSO
Industry 4.0 has transformed manufacturing with the integration of cutting-edge technology, posing crucial issues in the efficient task assignment to multi-tasking robots within smart factories. The p...
Therapeutic blockade of CCL17 in obesity-exacerbated osteoarthritic pain and disease
Objectives We previously reported that CCL17 gene-deficient mice are protected from developing pain-like behaviour and exhibit less disease in destabilization of medial meniscus (DMM)-induced OA, as w...
Design and realization of compressor data abnormality safety monitoring and inducement traceability expert system
Centrifugal compressors are widely used in the oil and natural gas industry for gas compression, reinjection, and transportation. Fault diagnosis and identification of centrifugal compressors are cruc...
Moroccan natural products for multitarget-based treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: A computational study
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that impairs neurocognitive functions. Acetylcholinesterase, Butyrylcholinesterase, Monoamine Oxidase B, Beta-Secretase, and Glycogen Synthase Kinas...