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    <title>Correction: Beyond wind speed: Integrating oceanic indices and time-lagged features for superior wind energy prediction</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Namal Rathnayake</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Mahesh Yadav</name>
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      <name>Jeevani Jayasinghe</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Upaka Rathnayake</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Masashi Minamide</name>
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      <name>Yukinobu Hoshino</name>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347371</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Namal Rathnayake, Mahesh Yadav, Jeevani Jayasinghe, Upaka Rathnayake, Masashi Minamide, Yukinobu Hoshino&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Correction: What the public wants to know about the recycling of contaminated soil</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Stephen Takeshi Terada</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Hitomi Matsunaga</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Aizhan Zabirova</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Tomoko Watanabe</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Yuya Kashiwazaki</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Makiko Orita</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Thierry Schneider</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Noboru Takamura</name>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347369</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Stephen Takeshi Terada, Hitomi Matsunaga, Aizhan Zabirova, Tomoko Watanabe, Yuya Kashiwazaki, Makiko Orita, Thierry Schneider, Noboru Takamura&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Correction: Assessing factors that influence perceived burnout in postdoctoral fellows and identifying recommendations to support their well-being</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347250" rel="alternate" title="Correction: Assessing factors that influence perceived burnout in postdoctoral fellows and identifying recommendations to support their well-being"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Suzanne C. Harris</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Emma Smits</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Robert McGinty</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Jacqueline M. Zeeman</name>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347250</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Suzanne C. Harris, Emma Smits, Robert McGinty, Jacqueline M. Zeeman&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Correction: Assessment of temporomandibular disorders and their relationship with life quality and salivary biomarkers in patients with dentofacial deformities: A clinical observational study</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347249" rel="alternate" title="Correction: Assessment of temporomandibular disorders and their relationship with life quality and salivary biomarkers in patients with dentofacial deformities: A clinical observational study"/>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347249</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
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  <entry>
    <title>Correction: Antidiabetic drug administration prevents bone mineral density loss: Evidence from a two-sample Mendelian randomization study</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347243" rel="alternate" title="Correction: Antidiabetic drug administration prevents bone mineral density loss: Evidence from a two-sample Mendelian randomization study"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Mingzhu Chen</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Shuisen Lin</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Wanqiong Chen</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Xiaoqing Chen</name>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347243</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Mingzhu Chen, Shuisen Lin, Wanqiong Chen, Xiaoqing Chen&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Correction: A scoping review protocol on childhood immunization reminder strategies available to parents in Canada and the United States of America</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347238" rel="alternate" title="Correction: A scoping review protocol on childhood immunization reminder strategies available to parents in Canada and the United States of America"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Matilda Anim-Larbi</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Vivian Puplampu</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Sithokozile Maposa</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Akram Mahani</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Mary Chipanshi</name>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347238</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Matilda Anim-Larbi, Vivian Puplampu, Sithokozile Maposa, Akram Mahani, Mary Chipanshi&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Correction: Caring is not always sharing: A scoping review exploring how COVID-19 containment measures have impacted unpaid care work and mental health among women and men in Europe</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347221" rel="alternate" title="Correction: Caring is not always sharing: A scoping review exploring how COVID-19 containment measures have impacted unpaid care work and mental health among women and men in Europe"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Hande Gencer</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Regina Brunnett</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Tobias Staiger</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Hürrem Tezcan-Güntekin</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Kathleen Pöge</name>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347221</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Hande Gencer, Regina Brunnett, Tobias Staiger, Hürrem Tezcan-Güntekin, Kathleen Pöge&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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    <title>Correction: Evaluation of short-term hair follicle storage conditions for maintenance of RNA integrity</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347215" rel="alternate" title="Correction: Evaluation of short-term hair follicle storage conditions for maintenance of RNA integrity"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Eilís E. Harkin</name>
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    <author>
      <name>John A. Browne</name>
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      <name>Barbara A. Murphy</name>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347215</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Eilís E. Harkin, John A. Browne, Barbara A. Murphy&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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    <title>Retraction: Entropy-based financial asset pricing: Evidence from Pakistan</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347182" rel="alternate" title="Retraction: Entropy-based financial asset pricing: Evidence from Pakistan"/>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347182</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
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    <title>Editorial Note: Tilianin attenuates inflammasome activation in endothelial progenitor cells to mitigate myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347180" rel="alternate" title="Editorial Note: Tilianin attenuates inflammasome activation in endothelial progenitor cells to mitigate myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury"/>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347180</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
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    <title>Correction: Pepper Mild Mottle Virus, a Plant Virus Associated with Specific Immune Responses, Fever, Abdominal Pains, and Pruritus in Humans</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347179" rel="alternate" title="Correction: Pepper Mild Mottle Virus, a Plant Virus Associated with Specific Immune Responses, Fever, Abdominal Pains, and Pruritus in Humans"/>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347179</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
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    <title>Editorial Note: Gender expectations, socioeconomic inequalities and definitions of career success: A qualitative study with university students</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347084" rel="alternate" title="Editorial Note: Gender expectations, socioeconomic inequalities and definitions of career success: A qualitative study with university students"/>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347084</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
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    <title>Retraction: Role of globalziation defining the incidence of entrepreneurship</title>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0346952</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
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  <entry>
    <title>Retraction: DiabetesXpertNet: An innovative attention-based CNN for accurate type 2 diabetes prediction</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0345989" rel="alternate" title="Retraction: DiabetesXpertNet: An innovative attention-based CNN for accurate type 2 diabetes prediction"/>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0345989</id>
    <updated>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-14T14:00:00Z</published>
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  <entry>
    <title>From visual attention to behavioural intention: A relational framework of culturally creative desserts in museum communication</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347418" rel="alternate" title="From visual attention to behavioural intention: A relational framework of culturally creative desserts in museum communication"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Zichen Ke</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Xiang Meng</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Jingzong Xu</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Muhizam Mustafa</name>
    </author>
    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347418</id>
    <updated>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Zichen Ke, Xiang Meng, Jingzong Xu, Muhizam Mustafa&lt;/p&gt;

This study examines how the visual presentation of culturally creative desserts (CCDs), modelled after Chinese museum artefacts, relates to potential visitors’ visit-related behavioural intention under first-exposure, image-mediated conditions. Drawing on the AIDA model, this study develops a four-stage framework (VCVB: perceived Visual Attention, Curiosity, Visit Motivation, Behavioural Intention) to examine whether visual attention is directly associated with visit motivation in visually mediated museum contexts. A survey using image-based stimuli was conducted with 205 respondents and analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal an indirect-only pattern: perceived visual attention is positively related to curiosity, curiosity to visit motivation, and visit motivation to behavioural intention, whereas the direct association between visual attention and visit motivation is not significant. These findings indicate that the commonly assumed direct association between visual attention and motivational orientation does not hold under first-exposure, image-mediated conditions. Instead, visual attention operates indirectly through epistemic curiosity and visit motivation, suggesting that visually driven attention alone is insufficient to generate visit-related intention.</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Effect of different velocity loss thresholds during a resistance training program on jump and sprint performances in trained female athletes</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347298" rel="alternate" title="Effect of different velocity loss thresholds during a resistance training program on jump and sprint performances in trained female athletes"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Hiroki Kambara</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Kazuhiro Sakamoto</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Yuya Watanabe</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Mitsuo Neya</name>
    </author>
    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347298</id>
    <updated>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Hiroki Kambara, Kazuhiro Sakamoto, Yuya Watanabe, Mitsuo Neya&lt;/p&gt;

This study aimed to explore the effects of velocity-based resistance training (VBT) using different velocity loss (VL) thresholds on jump and sprint performance in trained female athletes. Fifteen college-level female basketball players completed an 8-week VBT program (2 sessions/week), involving parallel back squats performed at a target mean propulsive velocity of 0.7 m/s. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: VL10% (n = 8) and VL20% (n = 7), where training sets were terminated when the target velocity-loss threshold was exceeded for the second time within the same set. Performance tests, including one-repetition maximum (1RM), squat jump (SJ), countermovement jump (CMJ), and 20-m sprint (SP20) with split times recorded at 5 m (SP5) and 10 m (SP10), were conducted pre- and post-intervention. The VL10% group showed significant improvements in SJ (p = 0.048, d = 1.30), SP10 (p = 0.004, d = 0.62), SP20 (p = 0.002, d = 0.67), and 1RM (p = 0.002, d = 0.29). The VL20% group also showed improvements in SP10 (p = 0.004, d = 0.42), SP20 (p = 0.002, d = 0.56), and 1RM (p = 0.002, d = 0.62), although SJ did not significantly improve. Despite no significant interaction effects, effect sizes suggest possible differences that require verification in adequately powered trials. VBT using low VL thresholds may be useful for maintaining movement velocity with lower training volume; however, between-group differences were not statistically significant and CMJ did not show clear improvement. Larger-scale studies are needed to confirm these trends.</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Discovery of a Roman Quarry for Pozzolanic aggregates in the Euganean Hills Magmatic District, Northeast Italy: A stepwise archaeometric approach</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Simone Dilaria</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Luigi Germinario</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Claudio Mazzoli</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Caterina Previato</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Milo K. Pilgrim</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Josiah Olah</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Jacopo Nava</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Jacopo Bonetto</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Michele Secco</name>
    </author>
    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347202</id>
    <updated>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Simone Dilaria, Luigi Germinario, Claudio Mazzoli, Caterina Previato, Milo K. Pilgrim, Josiah Olah, Jacopo Nava, Jacopo Bonetto, Michele Secco&lt;/p&gt;

This study investigates the provenance of volcanic aggregates used in Roman lime-based mortars from the theatre–bath complex at Via Scavi in Montegrotto Terme (ancient &lt;i&gt;Fons Aponi&lt;/i&gt;, northeastern Italy), dated to the Early Imperial period. An integrated stepwise archaeometric approach combining petrographic observations via Transmitted Polarized Light-Optical Microscopy (TPL-OM), mineralogical analyses via Quantitative Phase Analysis-X-Ray Powder Diffraction (QPA-XRPD), bulk geochemical data via X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), microchemical analyses via Scanning Electron Microscopy coupled with Energy-Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and µ-Raman Spectroscopy were applied to characterize the volcanic components of the mortars and assess their hydraulic behaviour. The results show that the mortars incorporate angular trachytic to trachyandesitic volcanic breccias displaying well-developed reaction rims and extensive pozzolanic reactivity, leading to the formation of calcium–aluminosilicate hydrate phases typical of pozzolanic lime mortars. Comparison with a comprehensive reference database of volcanic rocks from the Euganean Hills Magmatic District (Veneto, Italy) indicates that these aggregates are consistent with explosive diatreme breccias exposed in the eastern sector of the district, most likely corresponding to quarry sites near Villa Draghi (Montegrotto Terme). The identification of these volcanic materials in mortars from Aquileia (northeastern Italy, approximately 150 km north-east of the Euganean Hills) further suggests that such “Euganean pozzolans” were not used exclusively at a local scale but were traded over longer distances. These findings provide new archaeometric evidence for the exploitation of non-Vitruvian volcanic pozzolans in Roman construction and illustrate the potential of integrated petrographic and geochemical approaches for provenance studies of these mortar aggregates.</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pelvic floor exercise: Awareness, knowledge, beliefs and practices among pregnant women in a Ghanaian setting</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Yaa Abrafi Ankomah</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Bright Anneh Awaitey</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Moses Monday Omoniyi</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Benjamin Asamoah</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Obed Kwame Numadzi</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Kwofie Robert Amoah</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Joel Innocent Goli</name>
    </author>
    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347199</id>
    <updated>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Yaa Abrafi Ankomah, Bright Anneh Awaitey, Moses Monday Omoniyi, Benjamin Asamoah, Obed Kwame Numadzi, Kwofie Robert Amoah, Joel Innocent Goli&lt;/p&gt;
Background &lt;p&gt;Pregnancy and childbirth increase the risk of pelvic floor muscle damage, leading to conditions such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. This makes it imperative to adopt strategies such as pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFMEs) to ensure positive antenatal and postnatal experiences for women. Hence, the study aimed to assess the awareness, knowledge, practices, and beliefs of PFMEs among pregnant women in a Ghanaian setting.&lt;/p&gt; Objective &lt;p&gt;We assessed the awareness, knowledge, practices and beliefs of PFMEs among pregnant women in a Ghanaian setting.&lt;/p&gt; Design &lt;p&gt;A cross-sectional descriptive research was conducted, recruiting 134 pregnant women through convenient sampling in selected antenatal clinics in Kumasi metropolis, Ashanti Region.&lt;/p&gt; Methods &lt;p&gt;The study adopted the questionnaire regarding pelvic floor muscle training among pregnant women used by Teerayut Temtanakitpaisan, Suvit Bunyavejchevin, Pranom Buppasiri and Chompilas Chongsomcha. Data on the socio-demographic characteristics of the women, their awareness, knowledge, beliefs and practices about PFMEs were recorded.&lt;/p&gt; Results &lt;p&gt;More than half (64.9%) of the respondents were not aware of PFMEs. Subsequent analysis for this work was therefore done for participants who reported being aware (35.1%). Also, the principal sources of information from which the subjects acquired the knowledge of PFME were health-care providers (42.6%) and media outside the hospital (36.2%). With reference to beliefs 80.3% believed that PFME could reduce vaginal trauma and 83.0% believe PFME aids vaginal birth. In terms of PFME practice, 36.2% of the aware women performed PFME regularly.&lt;/p&gt; Conclusion &lt;p&gt;To ensure pregnant women are well-informed about PFMEs, physiotherapists should work with antenatal care providers to develop comprehensive courses that include detailed information on PFME’s.&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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    <title>Retraction: Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347170" rel="alternate" title="Retraction: Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia"/>
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      <name>The PLOS One Editors</name>
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    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347170</id>
    <updated>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</published>
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  <entry>
    <title>Effective Coverage of Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: What distinguishes high from medium and low performers?</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347151" rel="alternate" title="Effective Coverage of Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: What distinguishes high from medium and low performers?"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Ayelign Mengesha Kassie</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Solomon Woldeyohannes</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Anteneh Zewdie</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Eskinder Wolka</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Yibeltal Assefa</name>
    </author>
    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347151</id>
    <updated>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Ayelign Mengesha Kassie, Solomon Woldeyohannes, Anteneh Zewdie, Eskinder Wolka, Yibeltal Assefa&lt;/p&gt;
Background &lt;p&gt;Effective coverage (EC) has emerged as a better measure of service coverage, in the past decades, compared to the simple crude coverage measures. It represents the proportion of a population in need of a service that successfully receives it with sufficient quality to achieve the intended health benefits. Nevertheless, EC in maternal and newborn health (MNH) services are significantly variable across and within countries. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the societal and health system factors that can explain why some countries are having higher EC of MNH services than others in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).&lt;/p&gt; Methods &lt;p&gt;A mixed-method case study design was employed with inclusion of document review. Effective coverage rates were estimated using countries demographic and health survey (DHS) datasets. Two countries were then selected for each MNH service domain from each performance category, high, medium, and low, for further analysis of explanatory factors. Data sources included DHS and health facility survey summary reports, the Global Health Expenditure Database, and TheGlobalEconomy.com.&lt;/p&gt; Results &lt;p&gt;We found huge variation in EC of MNH services across countries in SSA. The scores range from 7% in Ethiopia to 64% in Liberia for 4&lt;sup&gt;+&lt;/sup&gt; ANC visits, 9% in Ethiopia and Nigeria to 81% in Rwanda for institutional delivery, 3% in Ethiopia to 77% in Gambia for PNC mothers, and 1% in Ethiopia to 68% in South Africa for PNC newborns. These discrepancies are highly likely influenced by multilevel health system and societal factors. High-performing countries in EC of MNH services have higher service availability and readiness scores than medium- and low-performing ones. For instance, Ghana and Liberia scored 83% and 84%, respectively, for tracer indicators of ANC service availability, compared to 43% in Ethiopia and 64% in Malawi. Similar pattern is observed between the selected countries EC estimates of MNH services and their health service specific readiness index scores. In addition, they also have favourable societal factors including high proportion of women attending primary and/or more school levels, better mass media and internet access, and relatively lower political instability indexes. Low-performing countries like Ethiopia and Nigeria had complex futures including having low health service availability and readiness scores and unfavourable societal factors including in women’s education, and internet and mass media access. Furthermore, the two countries had weakest average political stability index that hinders the utilization and delivery of MNH services.&lt;/p&gt; Conclusions &lt;p&gt;The findings revealed that better health service availability and readiness, strong healthcare financing, favourable societal factors and having a relatively stable political index are critical in determining countries performance in EC of MNH services. Therefore, countries, particularly low performers in EC of MNH services need to learn from positive outliers in improving EC of MNH services. Strengthening existing health facilities with better staffing, training, and resources is crucial beyond merely expanding new ones.&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Correction: Detection, transport, and retention of &lt;i&gt;Toxoplasma gondii&lt;/i&gt; oocysts in saturated sandy porous media: Influence of electrolytes and natural organic matter in flow-through systems</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347130" rel="alternate" title="Correction: Detection, transport, and retention of &lt;i&gt;Toxoplasma gondii&lt;/i&gt; oocysts in saturated sandy porous media: Influence of electrolytes and natural organic matter in flow-through systems"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Christian P. Pullano</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Mahsa Ghorbani</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Timothy J. Mutty</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Sohib Gouasmia</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Coralie L’Ollivier</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Jitender P. Dubey</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Aurélien Dumètre</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Christophe J. G. Darnault</name>
    </author>
    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347130</id>
    <updated>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Christian P. Pullano, Mahsa Ghorbani, Timothy J. Mutty, Sohib Gouasmia, Coralie L’Ollivier, Jitender P. Dubey, Aurélien Dumètre, Christophe J. G. Darnault&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Genetic, clinical, and biochemical profiling of Gilbert syndrome in a Nepali cohort: High prevalence of the UGT1A1 c.-3279T&gt;G polymorphism and correlation with hematological parameters</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347128" rel="alternate" title="Genetic, clinical, and biochemical profiling of Gilbert syndrome in a Nepali cohort: High prevalence of the UGT1A1 c.-3279T&gt;G polymorphism and correlation with hematological parameters"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Pragya Gautam Ghimire</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Prasanna Ghimire</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Rajan Pande</name>
    </author>
    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347128</id>
    <updated>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Pragya Gautam Ghimire, Prasanna Ghimire, Rajan Pande&lt;/p&gt;
Introduction &lt;p&gt;Gilbert Syndrome (GS) is a common hereditary disorder characterized by intermittent jaundice. The pathogenesis is unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia due to reduced hepatic UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) activity. Its genetic basis relies on c.-3279T &gt; G polymorphism (UGT1A1*60), which reduces gene transcription by approximately 40%, and is highly prevalent in Asian populations.&lt;/p&gt; Aims &lt;p&gt;This study aimed to profile the genetic, biochemical, and clinical characteristics of individuals with clinical features of GS in Nepal and examine correlations between UGT1A1 genotypes and hematological parameters.&lt;/p&gt; Methods &lt;p&gt;This study utilized a prospective descriptive design supplemented by a retrospective review of medical records, including 75 patients with isolated unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia. Prospective recruitment and data collection were conducted from July 18, 2025, to November 30, 2025. Medical records from outside facilities were accessed for research purposes from July 18, 2025, to November 30, 2025, covering records dating back to January 1, 2021. Patients underwent ARMS-PCR genetic testing for the UGT1A1 c.-3279T &gt; G variant.Patients with hemolysis or hepatobiliary disease were excluded. Genetic confirmation of GS was based on the presence of the G allele.&lt;/p&gt; Results &lt;p&gt;Mean age of cohort was 28.9 ± 10.4 years (range: 14–55), with a male predominance (69.3%). Genotype distribution revealed 66.7% homozygous mutant (G/G), 29.3% heterozygous (G/T), and 4% wild-type (T/T), yielding a G allele frequency of 81.3%. Mean bilirubin levels showed a genotype-phenotype correlation: G/G (4.3 ± 1.1 mg/dL), G/T (3.2 ± 0.9 mg/dL), and T/T (2.4 ± 0.3 mg/dL). Hematological parameters were within normal reference ranges across all genotypes, confirming the non-hemolytic nature of the condition. No hepatosplenomegaly was detected on ultrasonography.&lt;/p&gt; Conclusion &lt;p&gt;This study demonstrates an exceptionally high prevalence of the UGT1A1*60 G allele among individuals with clinical features of GS in Nepal. These findings reaffirm the benign, non-hemolytic character of GS and underscore the diagnostic and pharmacogenetic utility of UGT1A1 genotyping in the Nepali population.&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A survey of student loan burden among United States Chiropractors: Insights on debt, relief, and educational value</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347127" rel="alternate" title="A survey of student loan burden among United States Chiropractors: Insights on debt, relief, and educational value"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Samuel M. Schut</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Zachary A. Cupler</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Brian C. Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347127</id>
    <updated>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Samuel M. Schut, Zachary A. Cupler, Brian C. Coleman&lt;/p&gt;
Background &lt;p&gt;Although student loans have made health professional education accessible for a greater proportion of the US population, rising student indebtedness has incited considerable discourse. This study aimed to characterize US chiropractors’ self-reported student loan debt, student loan relief opportunities, and perceived value of chiropractic training.&lt;/p&gt; Methods &lt;p&gt;A 38-item cross-sectional, anonymous, electronic survey was developed. Chiropractors who graduated from a US-based, Council on Chiropractic Education-accredited Doctor of Chiropractic program (DCP) were recruited. The survey was conducted between February 2025 to March 2025. Survey domains included (1) demographics, (2) financial characteristics, (3) loan relief, and (4) educational and career value. Descriptive statistics and visualizations were used for analysis.&lt;/p&gt; Results &lt;p&gt;A total of 1,455 responses were collected. The mean (SD) and median (Q1-Q3) student loan debt at graduation was $176,297 ($89,460) and $185,000 ($120,000–$240,000). At survey completion, 85% retained student loan debt, averaging $232,062 ($102,691) with a median of $240,000 ($177,500–$290,000). Mean (SD) gross income in 2023 was $99,068 ($100,349); median (Q1-Q3) was $76,000 ($50,000-$115,000). Approximately 87% of respondents reported being ineligible or unsure about eligibility for loan relief programs. Over half (53.3%) disagreed or strongly disagreed that their DCP provided a positive return on investment (ROI), and approximately 70% rated the financial ROI of DCP training as low or very low. Perceptions of non-financial ROI were more favorable. Overall, 65% would not choose a chiropractic career again; among them, 67.3% would pursue a career in another healthcare field.&lt;/p&gt; Conclusions &lt;p&gt;US chiropractors are burdened with considerable student loan debt that outpaces gross income. The findings of this study are commensurate with prior studies investigating chiropractic educational debt, yet likely are not unique to the profession and represent larger challenges faced by many modern US health professions. Innovation is likely needed to support the sustainability of the chiropractic profession given tension between educational debt and income.&lt;/p&gt;</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PoPI: A machine learning-based consensus mechanism for blockchain-enabled IoT systems</title>
    <link href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0347124" rel="alternate" title="PoPI: A machine learning-based consensus mechanism for blockchain-enabled IoT systems"/>
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    <author>
      <name>Mubtasim Kamal Dihan</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Abdullah</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Amina</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Faisal Hussain</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Md Moniruzzaman</name>
    </author>
    <author>
      <name>Md Sakhawat Hossen</name>
    </author>
    <id>10.1371/journal.pone.0347124</id>
    <updated>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <published>2026-04-13T14:00:00Z</published>
    <content type="html">&lt;p&gt;by Mubtasim Kamal Dihan, Abdullah, Amina, Faisal Hussain, Md Moniruzzaman, Md Sakhawat Hossen&lt;/p&gt;

Internet of Things (IoT) enables seamless connectivity and intelligent automation across diverse domains, from healthcare and agriculture to smart cities and industrial systems. However, conventional IoT architectures often rely on centralized servers for data processing and coordination, resulting in poor scalability and decreased system reliability. The integration of blockchain with IoT offers a promising approach to address these limitations of centralized IoT architectures. In practice, however, existing blockchain consensus mechanisms are often unsuitable for resource-constrained IoT devices and dynamic network conditions. To overcome this limitation, we propose Proof of Periodic Inference (PoPI), a machine learning model-based consensus mechanism tailored for blockchain-based IoT systems. PoPI uses a supervised machine learning model to periodically select a group of block producers and maintains security through random block generation within the group. It incorporates both static and dynamically changing device features, such as battery level and resource usage, to select capable nodes with high reliability, and implements fair participation mechanisms to balance network involvement over time. Theoretical analysis and experimental evaluation demonstrate that PoPI achieves high scalability, low latency and improved applicability compared to the state-of-the-art consensus protocols in dynamic IoT environments.</content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hospitalizations associated with endemic and non-endemic mosquito-borne arboviruses in Canada, 2002–2023</title>
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      <name>Antoinette Ludwig</name>
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    <author>
      <name>Joanne Tataryn</name>
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      <name>Salima Gasmi</name>
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Mosquito-borne arboviruses pose a growing public health concern in Canada, particularly in the context of climate change and increased global travel. This study aimed to quantify the burden of endemic and non-endemic mosquito-transmitted arboviral diseases in Canada by examining hospitalization trends from 2002 to 2023. Using administrative hospital data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and national West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance data, we analyzed patient demographics, temporal and spatial patterns, and disease classification. Hospitalizations were classified as endemic (e.g., WNV) or non-endemic (e.g., dengue, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever) based on historical presence and vector establishment in Canada. A total of 2,470 unique hospitalizations were identified, with 56.4% attributed to endemic diseases and 39.7% to non-endemic diseases. WNV accounted for over 99% of endemic-related hospitalizations, with peaks in 2003, 2007, and 2012 aligning with national surveillance data. Hospitalizations were highest among males aged 75–79 years, particularly in the southern regions of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Non-endemic disease hospitalizations, primarily due to dengue and chikungunya, increased after 2010 and were more evenly distributed throughout the year, reflecting travel patterns. Younger adults (20–49 years) were most affected. The study highlights limitations in diagnostic coding and surveillance coverage, particularly the exclusion of Quebec data and underreporting of emerging arboviruses. These findings underscore the utility of hospital administrative data in complementing traditional surveillance systems and identifying populations at risk for severe outcomes. As climate change and travel continue to influence arboviral disease dynamics, integrated data sources are essential for guiding public health planning and response.</content>
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