The objective of this study was to determine the better method of myomectomy by comparing
laparoscopic and open myomectomy for patients with fibroids with regard to operative …

In improving the tumor-targeting ability of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for tumor
therapy and avoiding the clearance as well as capture by the immune system, there are still …

Opinion dynamics is an opinion evolution process of a group of agents, where the final
opinion distribution tends to three stable states: consensus, polarization, and fragmentation …

Taxes represent a significant cost to the firm and shareholders, and it is generally expected
that shareholders prefer tax aggressiveness. However, this argument ignores potential non …

Within a cost–benefit framework, we hypothesize that independent institutions with long-term
investments will specialize in monitoring and influencing efforts rather than trading. Other …

Quantum key distribution (QKD) uses individual light quanta in quantum superposition states
to guarantee unconditional communication security between distant parties. However, the …

Importance Health care workers (HCWs) have high infection risk owing to treating patients
with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). However, research on their infection risk and …

Methods| One hospitalized patient and 3 patients (all medical personnel) quarantined at
home with COVID-19 were treated at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan …

Neutrophil gelatinase–associated lipocalin (Ngal), also known as siderocalin, forms a
complex with iron-binding siderophores (Ngal: siderophore: Fe). This complex converts …

We examine the voluntary disclosure practices of family firms. We find that, compared to
nonfamily firms, family firms provide fewer earnings forecasts and conference calls, but more …