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VARX Granger analysis: Models for neuroscience, physiology, sociology and econometrics
Complex systems, such as in brains, markets, and societies, exhibit internal dynamics influenced by external factors. Disentangling delayed external effects from internal dynamics within these systems...
Multifaceted confidence in exploratory choice
Our choices are typically accompanied by a feeling of confidence—an internal estimate that they are correct. Correctness, however, depends on our goals. For example, exploration-exploitation problems...
Impact of functional re-education and environmental adaptation in cancer patients with respiratory pathology: Study protocol
Background In recent years, cancer survival rates have increased exponentially. However, this rise in survival comes with a significant drawback. As the number of treatment lines has grown, so too hav...
Let-7b-5p sensitizes breast cancer cells to doxorubicin through Aurora Kinase B
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNAs that regulate the expression level of the target genes in the cell. Breast cancer is responsible for the majority of cancer-related deaths among women glo...
Impact of partial occlusion of the face on multisensory emotion perception: Comparison of pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic
We perceive and understand others’ emotional states from multisensory information such as facial expressions and vocal cues. However, such cues are not always available or clear. Can partial loss of v...
The effect of nature on creativity through mental imagery
Immersion in nature has been linked to wide-ranging benefits on mental health and cognitive functions, from reducing stress to enhancing creativity. However, a walk in nature is not always feasible, a...
Adoption of AI writing tools among academic researchers: A Theory of Reasoned Action approach
This research explores the determinants affecting academic researchers’ acceptance of AI writing tools using the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). The impact of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceiv...
Recruitment, follow-up and survival in an 11-country cohort study of patients at the end of life and their relatives
Background Large, international cohort studies generate high-level evidence, but are resource intense. In end-of-life care such studies are scarce. Hence, planning for future studies in terms of data...
Factors influencing chopstick use and an objective identification of traditional holding techniques in children
The acquisition of chopstick skills is considered essential for child development and etiquette in many Asian cultures. However, a decline in chopstick education has been observed in Japan, and the un...
Integrative physiological, biochemical, and proteomic analysis of the leaves of two cotton genotypes under heat stress
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.), a crucial global fibre and oil seed crop faces diverse biotic and abiotic stresses. Among these, temperature stress strongly influences its growth, prompting adaptive p...
Disability and pain after lumbar surgery–group-based trajectory analysis
Background and aims Previous studies in lumbar spine surgery have mainly studied functioning and pain by comparing average scores from Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) at different time point...
The experience of living with human immunodeficiency virus among adolescents at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Bahir-Dar, Northwest Ethiopia, A phenomenological study
Background Adolescents who have the human immunodeficiency virus face difficulties in their lives not just from the physical consequences of the illness but also from social stigma and discrimination....
Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in five US jurisdictions: Comparison of Delta and Omicron variants
Households are a significant source of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, even during periods of low community-level spread. Comparing household transmission rates by SARS-CoV-2 variant may provide relevant inf...
Retraction: Enriched Environment Prevents Hypobaric Hypoxia Induced Memory Impairment and Neurodegeneration: Role of BDNF/PI3K/GSK3β Pathway Coupled with CREB Activation
Healthcare providers’ (HCPs) perspectives in initiating discussion on mammogram screening, and their perceived barriers and enablers to screening in women—A qualitative study
Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and mammogram screening can reduce breast cancer mortality. Healthcare providers’ perspectives can have an impact on encouraging females to...
Comprehensive multi-metric analysis of user experience and performance in adaptive and non-adaptive lower-limb exoskeletons
Among control methods for robotic exoskeletons, biologically inspired control based on central pattern generators (CPGs) offer a promising approach to generate natural and robust walking patterns. Com...
High genetic variation, low differentiation, and Pleistocene expansions of the migratory and endangered long-nosed tequila bat, Leptonycteris nivalis, inferred using both maternal and paternal genetic markers
Tequila bats (genus Leptonycteris) have gained attention for their critical role in pollinating different plant species, especially Agave spp. and columnar cacti. Leptonycteris nivalis is the largest...
Correction: Not one Brexit: How local context and social processes influence policy analysis
Biophysical and biochemical evidence for the role of acetate kinases (AckAs) in an acetogenic pathway in pathogenic spirochetes
Unraveling the metabolism of Treponema pallidum is a key component to understanding the pathogenesis of the human disease that it causes, syphilis. For decades,...
Secure privacy-preserving record linkage system from re-identification attack
Privacy-preserving record linkage (PPRL) technology, crucial for linking records across datasets while maintaining privacy, is susceptible to graph-based re-identification attacks. These attacks compr...
Characterization and evaluation of the cytotoxic, antioxidant, and anti-human lung cancer properties of copper nanoparticles green-synthesized by fennel extract following the PI3K/AKT/Mtor signaling pathway
This work established the cytotoxic, antioxidant and anticancer effects of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) manufactured with fennel extract, especially on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as well. CuNP...
Baseline assessment of knowledge, attitude, practice, and adherence toward antimicrobials among women living in two urban municipalities in Lalitpur district, Nepal
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant problem in developing, low- and middle-income countries like Nepal. Community engagement can be an important means to address the problem....
Correction: Aphid infestations reduce monarch butterfly colonization, herbivory, and growth on ornamental milkweed
Assessing indirect biodiversity conservation benefits of fisheries closures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada
Marine biodiversity loss is a pressing global issue, intensified by human activities and climate change. Complementary to marine protected areas (MPAs), Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure...
Tomato fruit quality and nutrient dynamics under water deficit conditions: The influence of an organic fertilizer
Drought adversely affects the growth and performance of plants. By contrast, the application of organic modifiers can improve plant growth by supplying nutrients and water. The influence of foliar app...