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Metacognitive function in young adults is impacted by physical activity, diet, and sleep patterns
Our cognitive capacities like working memory and attention are known to systematically vary over time with our physical activity levels, dietary choices, and sleep patterns. However, whether our metac...
Development of oats flour and bitter gourd fortified cookies: Effects on physicochemical, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and sensory attributes
The objective of this study was the develop of fortified cookies enriched with oats flour and bitter gourd powder and monitoring the effects of these enrichments on the physicochemical, antioxidant, a...
The influence of perceived landscape value on tourists’ behavioral intentions in historical and cultural blocks
Historic cultural blocks are areas where a city’s material cultural heritage and humanistic characteristics converge, showcasing the city’s unique features and preserving rich and complete urban memor...
Exploring factors influencing university students’ entrepreneurial intentions: The role of attitudes, beliefs, and environmental support
Entrepreneurship is an increasingly popular career choice among students, driven by the transformative impact of emerging technologies and evolving professional landscapes. This study focuses on how h...
Self- versus clinician-collected swabs in anal cancer screening: A clinical trial
Background Risk of anal cancer is high in certain populations and screening involves collection of anal swabs for HPV DNA and/or cytology testing. However, barriers exist, such as the need for an inti...
Examining the risk of delirium in patients hospitalized with COVID-19: Insights from the homeless population
For patients hospitalized with COVID-19, delirium is a serious and under-recognized complication, and people experiencing homelessness (PEH) may be at greater risk. This retrospective cohort study com...
Retrospective study of incidence/prevalence of pigmentary maculopathy and retinopathy in patients receiving pentosan polysulfate sodium
Purpose To evaluate prevalence and incidence rates of pigmentary maculopathy and retinopathy (PM/PR), and visual acuity (VA) changes in patients exposed to pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) and in pat...
Relative validity and reproducibility of a short semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire for Chinese athletes
A convenient but efficient tool for evaluating dietary intakes in Chinese professional athletes has yet to be established. The aim of this study was to assess the validity of a short semi-quantitative...
CAMSAP2 is required for bridging fiber assembly to ensure mitotic spindle assembly and chromosome segregation in human epithelial Caco-2 cells
In mammalian epithelial cells, cytoplasmic microtubules are mainly non-centrosomal, through the functions of the minus-end binding proteins CAMSAP2 and CAMSAP3. When cells enter mitosis, cytoplasmic m...
Linguistically informed ChatGPT prompts to enhance Japanese-Chinese machine translation: A case study on attributive clauses
In the field of Japanese-Chinese translation linguistics, the issue of correctly translating attributive clauses has persistently proven to be challenging. Present-day machine translation tools often...
Determinants of agricultural employment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A spatial analysis of Brazilian municipalities
The impact of COVID-19 has extended beyond the health toll it has taken on populations. The global economy has experienced significant downturns, with unemployment rates reaching unprecedented highs f...
How traditional cultural load affects tourists’ purchasing intention of tourist souvenirs
Based on the previous studies on the impact of traditional culture on tourists’ purchasing intentions, this study aims to further explore the mechanism and boundary conditions regarding the traditiona...
Clinical, histopathological and parasitological follow-up of dogs naturally infected by Leishmania infantum before and after miltefosine treatment and associated therapies
In Brazil, Visceral Leishmaniases is caused by Leishmania infantum, and domestic dogs are the main reservoirs in its urban transmission cycle. As an alternative to euthanizing dogs, miltefosine has be...
Knockout of the ING5 epigenetic regulator confirms roles in stem cell maintenance and tumor suppression in vivo
INhibitor of Growth (ING1-5) proteins are epigenetic readers that target histone acetyltransferase (HAT) or histone deacetylase (HDAC) complexes to the H3K4Me3 mark of active transcription. ING5 targe...
Achieving the state of Georgia 25% HIV incidence reduction target among men who have sex with men in Atlanta through expanded use of multimodal pre-exposure prophylaxis: A mathematical model
The US faces substantial demographic and geographic disparities in both HIV burden and access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an effective strategy to prevent HIV acquisition. Long-acting cabotegr...
Efficacy of pulmonary surfactant with budesonide in premature infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Pulmonary surfactant (PS) is one of the main treatment for neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Budesonide has recently been studied as an additional treatment in such cases, but there i...
DigiLoCS: A leap forward in predictive organ-on-chip simulations
Digital twins, driven by data and mathematical modelling, have emerged as powerful tools for simulating complex biological systems. In this work, we focus on modelling the clearance on a liver-on-chip...
Regional disparities of full pentavalent vaccine uptake and the determinants in Ethiopia: Mapping and spatial analysis using the EDHS data
Background The full pentavalent (DPT-HepB-Hib) vaccination is the main strategy to prevent five communicable diseases in early childhood, especially in countries with huge communicable disease burdens...
Correction: Robustness of performance during domain change in an esport: A study of within-expertise transfer
Retraction: Integrin-Mediated Signaling Induced by Simian Virus 40 Leads to Transient Uncoupling of Cortical Actin and the Plasma Membrane
Like milk on the stove: Healthcare professionals navigating uncertainty when caring for families with 22q11DS
Introduction 22q11 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) results from a microdeletion on chromosome 22 and is the most common microdeletion disorder in humans, affecting 1 in 2148 live births. Clinical manifest...
The impact of recognition, fairness, and leadership on employee outcomes: A large-scale multi-group analysis
In the dynamic field of organizational behavior, comprehending the determinants of employee engagement, burnout, and job satisfaction is pivotal. This research investigates the influence of various wo...
Getting back on track after treatment of cancer: A qualitative interview study of cancer survivors’ experiences
Objective An increasing number of people resumes life after cancer treatment. Although the (long-term) side-effects of cancer and its treatment can be significant, less is known about the impact on ca...
Curcumin modulated gut microbiota and alleviated renal fibrosis in 5/6 nephrectomy-induced chronic kidney disease rats
Increasing evidence suggests that dysbiosis of gut microbiota exacerbates chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. Curcumin (CUR) has been reported to alleviate renal fibrosis in animal models of CKD...
Evaluation and adaptation of a two-way text messaging intervention in the WIC breastfeeding peer counseling program: A qualitative analysis
Breastfeeding (BF) is vital for maternal and infant health, yet post-hospital discharge support remains a challenge. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) p...