Introducing the non-invasive prenatal test for trisomy 21 in Belgium: a cost-consequences analysis by Mattias Neyt, Frank Hulstaert, Wilfried Gyselaers

“…The objective is to estimate the consequences of introducing NIPT for the detection of T21.Methods A cost-consequences analysis was performed presenting the impact on benefits, harms and costs. Context-specific real-world information was available to set up a model reflecting the current screening situation in Belgium. …”
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Inclusive green growth effects of China’s artificial intelligence development by HAN Xianfeng, LI Jiajia, ZHU Chengliang

“…Specifically, as AI levels increased, its impact on urban inclusive green growth first increased and then decreased. The current AI development level (0.003) was substantially below the theoretical optimal threshold (0.441). …”
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Comparison and theoretical conceptualization analysis of statistical methods used to develop heat vulnerability indices in urban areas by Thomas Lagelouze, Julia Hidalgo, Mitia Aranda, Guillaume Dumas

“… In view of the impact of extreme temperatures on physical and psychological health, particularly in urban areas, several studies have focused on assessing social vulnerability using quantitative indexing approaches with the aim of creating a heat vulnerability index (HVI). In this context, this study employs three statistical methodologies frequently used to construct HVIs on the territory of the Toulouse Métropole, France, at the census block (IRIS) scale to assess the efficiency of this type of approach for evaluating social vulnerability in urban environments considering the current theoretical conceptualization. …”
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Sub-monolayers of iridium electrodeposited on Ti2AlC substrate as catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction in sulfuric acid solution by Vladimir D. Jović, Pajić Mila N. Krstajić

“…Polarization curves for iridium sub-monolayers equal, or higher than 6 ML showed low Tafel slope of -14 to -16 mV dec-1 up to about -0.1 A cm-2, while at higher current densities the Tafel slopes increased, varying between -40 and -72 mV dec-1. …”
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Changes in tree-ring wood density of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), silver fir (Abies alba Mill.), and Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.) in European mountain forests... by Chiara Torresan, Torben Hilmers, Admir Avdagić, Edmondo Di Giuseppe, Matija Klopčič, Mathieu Lévesque, Florian Motte, Enno Uhl, Tzvetan Zlatanov, Hans Pretzsch

“…Abstract Key message We found a significant increase in the latewood density of European beech, and a decrease in the latewood and mean wood density of silver fir and Norway spruce in European mountain forests over the period 1901–2016. …”
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The long-term suitability of agrivoltaics as a climate adaptation strategy in the southwestern United States by Talitha H. Neesham-McTiernan, Greg A. Barron-Gafford

“…We evaluate land suitability for agrivoltaics across the southwest using spatially explicit multi-criteria decision analysis, which incorporates biophysical variables that relate to the potential microclimate benefits provided by agrivoltaics under current and future climate conditions. Results show 310,393 km2 of the region is suitable for agrivoltaics, with 20,576 km2 classified as most suitable under current conditions, increasing to 31,712 km2 under 2080 conditions. …”
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Molecular mechanisms underlying Tao-Hong-Si-Wu decoction treating hyperpigmentation based on network pharmacology, Mendelian randomization analysis, and experimental verification by Jun Chen, Wenyi Ye

“…Context Hyperpigmentation, a common skin condition marked by excessive melanin production, currently has limited effective treatment options.Objective This study explores the effects of Tao-Hong-Si-Wu decoction (THSWD) on hyperpigmentation and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.Materials and methods We employed network pharmacology, Mendelian randomization, and molecular docking to identify THSWD’s hub targets and mechanisms against hyperpigmentation. …”
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Quality evaluation of snack bars prepared using different proportions of Khudri dates and fried green lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) by Rehab F. M. Ali

“…The current study aimed to determine the impact of adding fried green lentil powder (FGLP) into date paste on the nutritive and sensory aspects of date bars. …”
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Artesunate-loaded Fe3O4 nanoparticles: A novel approach for combating 4T1 breast cancer cells in vitro and in vivo by Amirreza Safdarian, Massoumeh Ebtekar, zouhair Mohammad Hassan, Hossein Naderi Manesh, Hashemi Seyed Ali, Saeed Samaeinasab, Danial Habibi, Hossein Khorramdelazad

“…Results: The nanoparticle made in this article had good anticancer effects and caused apoptosis in cancer cells in breast cancer, and also strengthened the cellular immune system and further increased interferon gamma and increased the half-life of mice with cancer, while this nanoparticle It did not have the side effects of chemotherapy drugs.Conclusion: Artesunate-containing nanoparticles decreased 4T1 cell viability and increased apoptosis to a greater extent than nanoparticles without the drug. …”
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An analysis of McMurdo Dry Valleys’ lotic habitats within Antarctica’s protected area network and addressing gaps in biodiversity protection by Anna Wright, Cassandra Brooks, Michael Gooseff, Adrian Howkins, Stephen Chignell

“…However, with sustained human presence within the MDV, increasing human activity across Antarctica, and aquatic ecosystems subject to environmental change, the effectiveness of current protections for biodiversity conservation requires evaluation. …”
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The link between impact-induced tensile strain and dendritic spine morphology in porcine brain tissue. by Brendan Hoffe, Gia Kang, Hannah Thomson, Rohan Banton, Thuvan Piehler, Oren E Petel, Matthew R Holahan

“…The increased proportion of mushroom-type spines was proportional to tensile strain measurements in the apical dendrites. …”
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Synthesis, Thermal Adsorption, and Energy Storage Calibration of Polysulfone Nanocomposite Developed with GNP/CNT Nanofillers by L. Prabhu, R. Saravanan, A. Anderson, A. Senthilkumar, V. N. Aneesh, Avinash Malladi, A. Mohana Krishnan, Manaye Majora

“…Interestingly, the increased temperature of the glass transition decreased the thermal expansion of the nanocomposite.…”
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Investigation of the Effectiveness of Using Luffa Cylindrica to Reduce Water Consumption in Agriculture by Alman Sikder, Sayed Huzaifa Mumit

“…The projected steady increase in population will contribute to a moderate increase in consumption, which in turn will require the development of technologies that increase soil productivity. …”
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Microbiota of the ocular surface in infectious/ inflammatory eye diseases by M. M. Bikbov, O. I. Orenburkina, A. E. Babushkin

“…Damaged epithelium of the cornea and conjunctiva (e. g. caused by dryness, the use of contact lenses, antibiotics, etc.) can lead to an increase in the number of bacteria on the ocular surface and disruption of the protective film containing antimicrobial compounds that lubricates the epithelium. …”
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Аbout mechanizm of aliphatic alcohols’ influence on stripping voltammetry behavior of lead and cadmium by V. A. Bacun, D. M. Fedulov, E. A. Osipova, N. K. Zaytsev, I. Yu. Lovchinovski

“…The stripping voltammetry with the exchange of the solution without of the opening of the electrochemical circuit was applied to study the effect of the composition of the aqueous solutions, containing aliphatic alcohols on the height and potential of the peak current for Pb (II) and Cd (II). …”
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Electrohydraulic effect of microsecond pulsed discharge in transformer oils by Hang Wang, Cheng Zhang, Zhuofei Wang, Shuai Zhang, Kaihang Guo, Tao Shao

“…With the gap distance increase, all the breakdown voltage, the discharge energy, and the ratio of the mechanical energy to total energy increase, the breakdown current, the acceleration of the container wall, and the velocity of the shock wave decrease. …”
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Challenges in antibody structure prediction by Monica L. Fernández-Quintero, Janik Kokot, Franz Waibl, Anna-Lena M. Fischer, Patrick K. Quoika, Charlotte M. Deane, Klaus R. Liedl

“…Advances in structural biology and the exponential increase in the amount of high-quality experimental structural data available in the Protein Data Bank has motivated numerous studies to tackle the grand challenge of predicting protein structures. …”
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Real time intelligent garbage monitoring and efficient collection using Yolov8 and Yolov5 deep learning models for environmental sustainability by Mohammed M. Abo-Zahhad, Mohammed Abo-Zahhad

“…Nationally, governments have initiated several programs to improve cleanliness by developing systems that alert businesses when it’s time to empty the bins. Current research proposes an enhanced, accurate, real-time object detection system to address the problem of trash accumulating around containers. …”
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Oral history as a citizen science tool to understand biodiversity loss and environmental changes: on firefly extirpation in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico by Danna Betsabe Rivera Ramírez, Cisteil X. Pérez-Hernández, Yaayé Arellanes-Cancino, Luis Mendoza-Cuenca

“…Most Morelians believe that the current conditions of the city are unsuitable for the existence of fireflies, and that it is important to conserve these insects because they play an important role in ecosystems and are of high environmental and aesthetic value. …”
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Oral pathology induced by excess or deficiency of glucocorticoids in adults by Rucsandra Elena Dănciulescu Miulescu, Loreta Guja, Bogdan Socea, Anca Dumitriu, Stana Paunica, Emil Ștefănescu

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