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Introduction and aims: Skeletal Class II malocclusion is heterogeneous, and conventional two-dimensional cephalometry may not fully capture relevant three-dimensional (3D) craniofacial variation. This study aimed to iden...

Abstract Purpose Exhaled gas analysis is a non-invasive and straightforward method for the diagnosis of lung cancer. This study aimed to assess whether characteristic compounds in exhaled gas can serve as specific diagno...

Abstract This study, drawing on the Multidimensional Model of Work Orientations, investigates the relationship between personal values, the meanings attributed to work (work orientations), and job satisfaction in a sampl...

Falls among older adults pose a major healthcare and social burden, making early identification of high-risk individuals essential for prevention. This study presents a portable, non-invasive AI-based wearable system tha...

Heated tobacco products (HTPs) sensory quality depends jointly on the components of the tobacco raw materials and the smoke. However, the relationships among tobacco leaf aroma components, heated tobacco smoke components...

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as an adjunctive therapy for depressive episodes. This study recruited 46 participants aged 18–65 from January 202...

Introduction and aims: Oral lichen planus (OLP), a chronic inflammatory oral mucosal disorder with malignant potential, has been associated with oral microbial dysbiosis. While bacterial community alterations in OLP are ...

Abstract Hybrid Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) systems that combine electroencephalography (EEG) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) achieve higher classification accuracy but face computational bottlenec...

Ants are essential components of ecosystems, playing critical roles in nutrient cycling, pest control, and soil health. Agricultural practices significantly influence ant biodiversity, yet studies on this subject remain ...

Abstract Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) were initially created to help individuals with disabilities control devices and communicate without muscle movement. Today, BCIs are used for prosthetic control, cognitive enhan...

Early detection of Parkinson’s disease (PD) through speech analysis offers significant clinical advantages, yet no validated tools exist for Arabic-speaking populations, representing a critical gap in global healthcare...

BackgroundSarcopenia has a high incidence in older patients with sepsis and is closely associated with poor prognosis, but its metabolic characteristics under this specific stress state remain unclear. This study aims to...

Duplex stainless steels fabricated by Laser Bed Powder Fusion (LPBF) exhibit refined and metastable microstructures that can be particularly sensitive to intermediate-temperature exposure. In this study, the effect of 47...

ObjectivePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder. In this study, we characterize serum bile acids (BAs) metabolic profiles in PCOS patients using targeted metabolomics and investigated their corr...

Introduction and aims: Oral microbial biomarkers for metabolic syndrome (MetS), in contrast to its well-characterized relationship with the gut microbiome, have not been well defined. This study aims to systematically id...

BackgroundBacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) are common vaginal infections; however, the existing techniques for diagnosing these infections are often subjective and inefficient. This study exami...

The Zulfikar sword is a highly standardized sacred weapon symbol in Shia visual culture, forming a stable iconographic lineage across the Middle East and the Irano-Ottoman world. However, it is notably absent from Chines...

Pain after surgery is of major perioperative concern because it is associated with substantial complications, including chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) development. The CPSP incidence is high, and its accurate predicti...

Abstract Background Accurate age determination is crucial for interpreting the behavior and ecology of raccoon dogs; however, age estimation is often overlooked due to the absence of practical, non-invasive methods or cr...

Abstract Background Occupational therapy practices are expanding in Turkey; however, pediatric professionals lack validated, client-centered assessment instruments for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disord...

Abstract One in two cardiac patients fear having another heart event or their cardiac condition worsening. Assessment of fear of recurrence and progression (FoRP) is critical to effective clinical care and chronic diseas...