Changes in the Species Composition and Structure of Large-Diameter Trees Along a Narrow Latitudinal Gradient in Subtropical China by Mengxian Li, Fei Huang, Xiaorong Jia

“…Additionally, species composition homogeneity decreased (based on PCoA and MRPP analysis), age-class structures became more complex, and the proportion of tropical genera gradually declined, whereas temperate genera increased. …”
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A Systematic Review of Tobacco Smoking Prevalence and Description of Tobacco Control Strategies in Sub-Saharan African Countries; 2007 to 2014. by Rachel Brathwaite, Juliet Addo, Liam Smeeth, Karen Lock

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To systematically review current smoking prevalence among adults in sub-Saharan Africa from 2007 to May 2014 and to describe the context of tobacco control strategies in these countries.…”
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Evaluating the Constructive Alignment of Learning Objectives Within Haptics Simulation in the Dental Undergraduate Curriculum by Susha Rajadurai, Tapan Hebballi, Zahra Sharif, Guneet Kaur Kukreja, Ithar Derdour

“…This study seeks to explore whether the current learning objectives constructively align with our current haptics simulation curriculum – in the specific context of how well they are being met by year 1 undergraduate dental students. …”
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Spiritual space: Hearing and experiencing the voice of God by Walter Firth

“…As scrutiny increases of what and how, such material is shared, used and taught, creating a space where the voice of God can speak into our current settings becomes increasingly vital. …”
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Nanofiber mat-based highly compact piezoelectric-triboelectric hybrid nanogenerators by Ömer Faruk Ünsal, Ayse Celik Bedeloglu

“…Studies on energy generation devices for necessary energy needs have been an increasing trend all over the world as the kinds and quantities of consumer gadgets have increased. …”
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Health and economic evaluation of cytomegalovirus vaccination strategy among young women in China: a modelling study by Bin Zhang, Gang Qin, Jun-Tao Shu, You-Jia Wu, Yin-Hua Jiang, Yi-Wen Ge, Meng-Zhao Yin

“…The vaccine was assumed to have 50% coverage and 50% efficacy for the first 5 years, with efficacy gradually decreasing over the next 15 years, costing US$300 per treatment course. …”
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The right to a view in Russia: History, legislation and future prospects by Polina N. Andreeva

“…The current landscape reveals significant legal gaps that hinder the protection of property owners’ interests. …”
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Data center virtualization and its economic implications for the companies by Cristian STEFAN, Mariana JURIAN, Logica BANICA

“…In the current situation of the economic crisis, when companies target budgetcuttings in a context of an explosive data growth, the IT community must evaluate potentialtechnology developments not only on their technical advantages, but on their economiceffects as well. …”
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The Impact of Globalization on the Dynamics of the Domestic Market of National Economies by Yu. S. Bogachev, S. R. Bekulova

“…In the context of the turbulence of the global economy, the relevance of research aimed at determining the ability to ensure the sustainable development of national economies within the current model of global economic development is increasing.   …”
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A Review on The Trend of Medical Laboratory Scientists Training in Africa by Muhibi Musa Abidemi1*, Olaniyan Mathew Foloranmi1, Muhibi Mutmainah Opeyemi2

“…This analysis highlights the historical context, current state, and ongoing challenges in Medical Laboratory education across the continent. …”
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The role of nanotechnologies in diagnostics and treatment of female reproductive system cancer by Z. R. Faizullina, A. A. Zhilenko, A. Kh. Islamgulov, E. A. Chernaya, A. I. Tochieva, A. A. Sanova, D. A. Dryaeva, S. Sh. Khaknazarov, T. R. Gazizov, M. M. Otadzhonov, Kh. A. Merzhoeva, E. V. Malikova, V. A. Glazepa, A. K. Matviets

“…By enhancing detection accuracy, therapeutic effectiveness and minimizing side effects, nanotechnology may contribute to improve diagnostics and treatment of patients with female reproductive system cancer.Aim: to summarize current literature data and assess а role of nanotechnology in treatment of cervical cancer (CC), ovarian cancer (OC), endometrial cancer (EC) and reveal gaps requiring further research.Materials and Methods. …”
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COZMIC. III. Cosmological Zoom-in Simulations of Self-interacting Dark Matter with Suppressed Initial Conditions by Ethan O. Nadler, Rui An, Daneng Yang, Hai-Bo Yu, Andrew Benson, Vera Gluscevic

“…In particular, P ( k ) suppression that saturates current warm DM constraints almost entirely erases core collapse in isolated halos. …”
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Human Blood Serum Banks in the System of Seroepidemiological Monitoring of Population Immunity by T. A. Semenenko, V. A. Gushchin, Ya. V. Simakova, A. E. Potapkina, T. I. Subbotina, D. A. Kleymenov, A. A. Pochtovy, A. L. Ginzburg

“…Using the infrastructure of the blood serum bank makes it possible to obtain information on the seroprevalence, effectiveness of specific prevention programs and the level of susceptibility of various age and social groups of the population to vaccine-controlled infections.Conclusion. In the context of expanding the range of real and potential biological threats, the effective functioning of human blood serum banks creates additional opportunities for studying population immunity, contributing to an increase in the effectiveness of the seroepidemiological monitoring system for current infections among the population.…”
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NORTH KOREAN CRISIS THROUGH THE LENS OF THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS by A. V. Ilijin, O. Yu. Kurnykin

“…It proves that the level of concern on behalf of the international community regarding the North Korean nuclear programme decreases.…”
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Effects of a novel non-pharmacological intervention based on respiratory biofeedback, neurofeedback and median nerve stimulation to treat children with ADHD by Eduardo Santamaría-Vázquez, Eduardo Santamaría-Vázquez, Eduardo Santamaría-Vázquez, Anayali Estudillo-Guerra, Lna Ali, Diana Martinez, Roberto Hornero, Roberto Hornero, Leon Morales-Quezada

“…Despite its high prevalence, current pharmacological treatments are not effective in 30% of cases and show poor long-term adherence. …”
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Healthcare-Associated Infections: The Role of Microbial and Environmental Factors in Infection Control—A Narrative Review by Andreea M. Sandu, Mariana C. Chifiriuc, Corneliu O. Vrancianu, Roxana-E. Cristian, Cristina F. Alistar, Marian Constantin, Mihaela Paun, Alexandru Alistar, Loredana G. Popa, Mircea I. Popa, Ana C. Tantu, Manuela E. Sidoroff, Mara M. Mihai, Andreea Marcu, George Popescu, Monica M. Tantu

“…This review aimed to present the prevalence, risk factors, current diagnosis, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning approaches, future perspectives in combating HAIs causative bacteria (phage therapy, microbiome-based interventions, and vaccination), and HAIs surveillance strategies. …”
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戶外教育課程評估指標建構之研究 Indicators for Evaluating Outdoor Education Curricula by 鄭智明 Chi Meng Cheang, 陳美燕 Mei-Yen Chen, 郭雄軍 Husing-Chun Kuo

“…The outdoor education model explored in the current study was developed on the basis of experiential learning. …”
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Evaluating the dual impact of microbial activity and aged refuse layers on landfill leachate clogging: An experimental and LCA perspective by Zhaobin Li, Waifan Tang, Shulun Mak, Siukei Lam, Qingwen Li

“…Significance: This study provides an in-depth analysis combining a review of existing literature and experimental insights into the role of microbial communities in clogging formation and the effectiveness of aged refuse layers as a mitigation measure.To provide a comprehensive assessment, a life cycle assessment (LCA) framework is employed to analyze the environmental impacts of various clogging control methods.This study contributes to theoretical advancements by integrating a comprehensive review of LCA frameworks in the context of landfill management, addressing a gap in current literature. …”
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Improving follow-up imaging practices for patients with community-acquired pneumonia by Meirian Evans, Aazaz Rehman, Joseph Marchant, Matthew Pavitt, Rachel Buxton-Thomas

“…Introduction: The incidence of lung cancer in patients presenting to hospital with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is variably reported as 1–9.2%.1–3 The radiographic features of pneumonia and lung cancer can be similar. Therefore, in the context of lower respiratory tract symptoms, a malignancy visible on a chest X-ray may be missed.The British Thoracic Society (BTS) guidelines for the management of CAP in adults (2009) recommend that high-risk patients (aged >50 and current or ex-smokers) with consolidation on a chest X-ray should be followed up with a repeat chest X-ray 6 weeks after their initial presentation to ensure resolution of changes and to exclude an underlying malignancy.3Initial audit data in our local respiratory department showed that 41% of patients were incorrectly not followed up with repeat imaging. …”
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Changing Peripheral Intravenous Catheter When Clinically Indicated: First Evidence-Based Practice Project in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by Faisal Alasmari, Ebtisam Alhihi, Mohammed Paredath, Sarah Alqurashi

“…Additionally, healthcare personnel face an increased workload in such cases.  Aim: to assess the impact of removing peripheral intravenous catheters when clinically indicated compared to the current policy (routine replacement after 74-96 hours) on the complications and to appraise the financial implications.  …”
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