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Diversity patterns in terrestrial tetrapod clades are governed by equilibrium dynamics

S1 Appendix. Supplementary figures and tables.A Fig. Species richness patterns for (a) amphibians (n = 5,235 species), (b) reptiles (n = 9,129...

Hospitalizations associated with endemic and non-endemic mosquito-borne arboviruses in Canada, 2002–2023

AbstractMosquito-borne arboviruses pose a growing public health concern in Canada, particularly in the context of climate change and increased...

PoPI: A machine learning-based consensus mechanism for blockchain-enabled IoT systems

Citation: Dihan MK, Abdullah, Amina, Hussain F, Moniruzzaman M, Hossen MS (2026) PoPI: A machine learning-based consensus mechanism for...

A survey of student loan burden among United States Chiropractors: Insights on debt, relief, and educational value

Citation: Schut SM, Cupler ZA, Coleman BC (2026) A survey of student loan burden among United States Chiropractors: Insights on debt, relief, and...

Effective Coverage of Maternal and Newborn Health Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: What distinguishes high from medium and low performers?

Abstract Background Effective coverage (EC) has emerged as a better measure of service coverage, in the past decades, compared to the simple crude...

Pelvic floor exercise: Awareness, knowledge, beliefs and practices among pregnant women in a Ghanaian setting

Abstract Background Pregnancy and childbirth increase the risk of pelvic floor muscle damage, leading to conditions such as urinary incontinence,...

Discovery of a Roman Quarry for Pozzolanic aggregates in the Euganean Hills Magmatic District, Northeast Italy: A stepwise archaeometric approach

AbstractThis study investigates the provenance of volcanic aggregates used in Roman lime-based mortars from the theatre–bath complex at Via Scavi in...

From visual attention to behavioural intention: A relational framework of culturally creative desserts in museum communication

2.1. The role of AIDA in this study Visually driven cultural experiences such as CCDs circulated online often elicit a more specific form of...

Retraction: A transcriptional signature associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the blood of patients with Q fever

The PLOS One Editors retract this article [1,2] due to concerns about compliance with the PLOS Human Subjects Research policy. The Materials and...

Retraction: Dynamic linkages between renewable energy, carbon emissions and economic growth through nonlinear ARDL approach: Evidence from Iran

The PLOS One Editors retract this article [1,2] because it was identified as one of a series of submissions for which we have concerns about...

Retraction: Fishing grounds footprint and economic freedom indexes: Evidence from Asia-Pacific

The PLOS One Editors retract this article [1] due to concerns about: Non-compliance with PLOS policies on Authorship. High similarity with a study...

Unveiling bast fiber production in Upper Paleolithic North China: Microfibers and usewear traces on stone tools from Shizitan

Citation: Liu L, He Y, Cohen D, Chen X, Shi J, Song Y (2026) Unveiling bast fiber production in Upper Paleolithic North China: Microfibers and...

Genome-wide bioinformatics analysis of the <i>MATE</i> gene family for abiotic stress tolerance in sunflower (<i>Helianthus annuus</i> L.)

Citation: Hasan MN, Islam MR, Shahrier R, Hossen MB (2026) Genome-wide bioinformatics analysis of the MATE gene family for abiotic stress tolerance...

Barriers and facilitators to condom use among People Who Inject Drugs in Georgia: A qualitative study guided by the COM-B model

AbstractPeople who inject drugs (PWID) are at a heightened risk of contracting and transmitting HIV due to shared needles and unsafe sexual...

Adverse events in different administration routes of Edaravone: A pharmacovigilance study based on the FDA adverse event reporting system

AbstractThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved intravenous edaravone for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2017,...

Maternal Zika virus exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes: A longitudinal study of preschool children in the ZIKAlliance Colombian Cohort

Abstract Background Zika virus (ZIKV) infection has been inconsistently associated with neurodevelopmental delay (ND). We aimed to compare the...

Expression of Concern: Targeting necroptosis in MCF-7 breast cancer cells: <i>In Silico</i> insights into 8,12-dimethoxysanguinarine from <i>Eomecon Chionantha</i> through molecular docking, dynamics, DFT, and MEP studies

After this article [1] was published, concerns were noted about the following: Compliance with the PLOS Authorship policy; The article cited as...

Development and validation of the sedentary behavior regulation scale in Korean Adults Population

Citation: Won MH, Shin S-H (2026) Development and validation of the sedentary behavior regulation scale in Korean Adults Population. PLoS One 21(4):...

Understanding landowner preferences for traditional and nature-based solutions incentive programs in North Carolina, USA

AbstractFinancial incentive programs, commonly administered by public institutions, have long supported sustainable land management practices in the...

Retraction: Erectile dysfunction drugs altered the activities of antioxidant enzymes, oxidative stress and the protein expressions of some cytochrome P₄₅₀ isozymes involved in the steroidogenesis of steroid hormones

Following the publication of this article [1], concerns were raised about the results presented in Fig 1, and the article’s compliance with PLOS’...

Retraction: Tramadol-induced hepato- and nephrotoxicity in rats: Role of Curcumin and Gallic acid as antioxidants

Following the publication of this article [1], concerns were raised about the results presented in Figs 1 and 2. Specifically, The following panels...

Correction: Detection, transport, and retention of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> oocysts in saturated sandy porous media: Influence of electrolytes and natural organic matter in flow-through systems

There is an error in the caption within Fig 6. Please see the correct Fig 6 here. Fig 6. Experimental BTCs of Toxoplasma gondii oocysts in...

Research on fire scenario analysis and emergency response strategies for L-shaped buildings using FDS

AbstractWith the rapid development of information and communication technologies, modern fire rescue models are evolving towards informatization,...

A community based investigation of urban male partners’ understanding and participation in maternity care: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

Abstract Background Male partners’ adequate understanding and engagement in maternity care plays a crucial role in enhancing women’s reproductive...

Effect of intravenous vitamin C administration on chemotherapy-induced adverse events in patients with nasopharyngeal cancer

AbstractNasopharyngeal carcinoma is prevalent in Thailand, with a substantial proportion of cases diagnosed at advanced stages. The standard...

Retraction: Plant and Fungal Diversity in Gut Microbiota as Revealed by Molecular and Culture Investigations

The PLOS One Editors retract this article [1,2] due to concerns about compliance with the PLOS Human Subjects Research policy. Specifically, the...

Effect of different velocity loss thresholds during a resistance training program on jump and sprint performances in trained female athletes

AbstractThis study aimed to explore the effects of velocity-based resistance training (VBT) using different velocity loss (VL) thresholds on jump...

Genetic, clinical, and biochemical profiling of Gilbert syndrome in a Nepali cohort: High prevalence of the UGT1A1 c.-3279T>G polymorphism and correlation with hematological parameters

Abstract Introduction Gilbert Syndrome (GS) is a common hereditary disorder characterized by intermittent jaundice. The pathogenesis is unconjugated...

Retraction: Adherence towards COVID-19 mitigation measures and its associated factors among Gondar City residents: A community-based cross-sectional study in Northwest Ethiopia

This article [1,2] was identified as one of a series of submissions for which we have concerns about authorship and adherence to the journal’s first...

Correction: Study on the change characteristics and market driving factors of residential land price in the Beijing Tianjin Hebei urban agglomeration, China

Notice of RepublicationThis article was republished on March 24, 2026, to correct an error in the title: the title of [1] was erroneously duplicated...

Retraction: Inclined analysis of water diversion project supply chain profits in the occurrence of whole supply chain damage in undeveloped regions of China

The PLOS One Editors retract this article [1] due to concerns about: Potential manipulation of the publication process. Peer review reliability....

Human brains construct individualized global rankings from identical few-shot learning input

AbstractRanking—a ubiquitous relational structure—enables humans to organize complex information and overcome cognitive load, yet in real-world...

Altered salience network structure–function integration underlies the decline in cognitive flexibility during aging

Citation: Qian X, Yue WL, Ng KK, Leong RLF, Ji F, Venketasubramanian N, et al. (2026) Altered salience network structure–function integration...