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Methylome profiling of cell-free DNA during the early life course in (un)complicated pregnancies using MeD-seq: Protocol for a cohort study embedded in the prospective Rotterdam periconception cohort
Introduction Placental DNA methylation differences have been associated with timing in gestation and pregnancy complications. Maternal cell-free DNA (cfDNA) partly originates from the placenta and cou...
Hybrid coating prepared with PMMA/Ti-O-Si tested under vacuum conditions for use in nanosatellites
A hybrid coating made of poly (methyl methacrylate) with SiO2-TiO2 particles (PMMA/SiO2-TiO2) has been developed for use as a coating on nanosatellites, evaluating its resistance to high vacuum by qua...
Do you have enough space? Habitat selection of insectivorous cave-dwelling bats in fragmented landscapes of Eastern Amazon
Individual movements of bats are triggered by their life requirements, limited by their recognition of the environment and risks of moving, and mediated by habitat selection. Mining adds fragmentation...
An interprofessional model to improve LGBTQ+ specific cultural competence in dental and pharmacy students
Background Disproportionate access to healthcare services among the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning and others (LGBTQ+) population can be partially attributed to the lack of...
Predicting early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding using machine learning techniques
Background Identification of mother-infant pairs predisposed to early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding is important for delivering targeted support. Machine learning techniques enable development...
Cervical cancer care at a tertiary oncology facility in Uganda: Comparing daily practice with national treatment targets on cervical cancer control
Objective Treatment of cervical cancer patients in Uganda is hampered by late diagnosis due to the unavailability of timely screening and limited availability of advanced cancer care. This study evalu...
Behaviors and influencing factors of Chinese oncology nurses towards frailty care: A cross-sectional study based on knowledge-attitude-practice theory in 2024
Background The demand for frailty care is continuously increasing in hospitalized tumor patients with the aging of the population. Nurses are the primary care providers of hospitalized tumor patients...
Cellular therapy for the peripheral arterial disease treatment: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cellular therapy is a promising treatment option for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). Different cell types can be used to regenerate and repair tissues affected by PAD. Many studies have proposed th...
Identifying genetic susceptibility loci associated with human coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a multigenic condition influenced by both nature and nurture (60% to 40%). Prognosis of CAD is based on familial patterns. This study examined and analyzed the suscept...
Deploying large language models for discourse studies: An exploration of automated analysis of media attitudes
This study aims to provide an LLM (Large Language Model)-based method for the discourse analysis of media attitudes, and thereby investigate media attitudes towards China in a Hong Kong-based newspape...
Electric field stimulation directs target-specific axon regeneration and partial restoration of vision after optic nerve crush injury
Failure of central nervous system (CNS) axons to regenerate after injury results in permanent disability. Several molecular neuro-protective and neuro-regenerative strategies have been proposed as pot...
Exploration of designing an automatic classifier for questions containing code snippets—A case study of Oracle SQL certification exam questions
This study uses the Oracle SQL certification exam questions to explore the design of automatic classifiers for exam questions containing code snippets. SQL’s question classification assigns a class la...
The association of financial resources and loneliness among older adults during a state of emergency
This study focuses on the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spring 2020 in the United States to assess how liquidity constraints were related to loneliness among older adults. Data are from the...
English major students’ satisfaction with ELSA Speak in English pronunciation courses
Clear and accurate pronunciation plays an essential role in communicating effectively and significantly affects English learners’ proficiency. ELSA Speak has been used in some schools due to its benef...
Next-generation sequencing protocol of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Step-by-step overview and troubleshooting guide
Populations of very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELs) (CD34+lin-CD45- and CD133+lin-CD45-), circulating in the peripheral blood of adults in small numbers, have been identified in several human...
Effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on patients with chronic ankle instability: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective This study conducts a rigorous meta-analysis of existing literature to rigorously examine the efficacy of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) in ameliorating functional deficits...
Developing and validating a cross-cultural competence scale for Japanese nurses
In recent years, Japan has experienced a significant increase in the number of foreign students and workers entering the country. This has resulted in a vast number of international patients in medica...
Gluteus medius muscle activation patterns during gait with Cerebral Palsy (CP): A hierarchical clustering analysis
Duchenne gait, characterized by an ipsilateral trunk lean towards the affected stance limb, compensates for weak hip abductor muscles, notably the gluteus medius (GM). This study aims to investigate h...
Chronic disease risk factors among hospital employees: A cross-sectional study in Türkiye
Introduction Chronic diseases have become a significant public health problem with the prolongation of human life. There are four main behavioral risk factors for mortality. This study evaluated the s...
Correction: Diet Modification and Metformin Have a Beneficial Effect in a Fly Model of Obesity and Mucormycosis
Ultra-compact quintuple-band terahertz metamaterial biosensor for enhanced blood cancer diagnostics
Cancer and its diverse variations pose one of the most significant threats to human health and well-being. One of the most aggressive forms is blood cancer, originating from bone marrow cells and disr...
Digital technology innovation, supply chain resilience and enterprise performance-The case of listed automotive parts manufacturing companies
Digital technology innovation (DTI) is the core driving force for the development of the digital economy. This paper brings digital technology innovation and the supply chain of auto parts manufacturi...
Cross-layer latency analysis for 5G NR in V2X communications
The 5G network was developed to push the capabilities of wireless networks to previously unseen performance limits, e.g., transmission rates of several gigabits per second, latency of less than a mill...
Fabrication of glipizide loaded polymeric microparticles; in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation
Controlled-release microparticles offer a promising avenue for enhancing patient compliance and minimizing dosage frequency. In this study, we aimed to design controlled-release microparticles of Glip...
Study on the influence of TiO2 nanoparticles on the breakdown voltage of transformer oil under severe cold conditions
The modified nanoparticles can significantly improve the insulation characteristics of transformer oil. Currently, there is a lack of research on the actual motion state of particles in nanofluid to f...