Arthroscopic-Assisted vs. Fluoroscopic-Only ORIF of Distal Radius Fractures: Clinical and Economic Perspectives by Wolfram Demmer, Antonina Jakob, Fabian Gilbert, Benedikt Fuchs, Sinan Mert, Nikolaus Wachtel, Riccardo Giunta, Verena Alt

“…Our findings demonstrate that DRF treatment, regardless of the method used, is either not or only marginally cost-covering under the current German reimbursement structure. In the context of the ongoing shift towards outpatient hand surgery, including the management of DRF, adequate reimbursement rates are necessary to ensure the economic viability of DRF management, particularly for complex intra-articular fractures requiring arthroscopic assistance.…”
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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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Refining the link between obesity and heart failure: insights from GLP-1 receptor agonist trials and studies adopting direct adiposity measures by Nicola Riccardo Pugliese, Francesco Paneni, Domenico Tricò, Alessandra Violet Bacca, Nicolò De Biase, Hermann Dalpiaz, Alessandro Mengozzi, Agostino Virdis, Lorenzo Ghiadoni, Stefano Taddei, Reinhold Kreutz, Konstantinos Tsioufis, Stefano Masi

“…While overweight/obesity increases the risk of developing HF, its impact on patient outcomes remains complex. …”
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Improvement of oilseed Brassica crops by Trichoderma use: Gene transfer and direct interaction by Tamara Sánchez-Gómez, Jorge Martín-García, Óscar Santamaría, Jorge Poveda

“…Global agriculture must urgently adopt a new approach to ensure adequate food production for the increasing population in the current context of adverse conditions, while prioritizing environmental sustainability. …”
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Gaps in Hospice and Palliative Care Research: A Scoping Review of the North American Literature by Rebecca Antonacci, Carol Barrie, Sharon Baxter, Sarah Chaffey, Srini Chary, Pamela Grassau, Chad Hammond, Mehrnoush Mirhosseini, Raza M. Mirza, Kate Murzin, Christopher A. Klinger

“…To determine what gaps currently exist in hospice and palliative/end-of-life care research within the context of a North American setting to ensure that future directions are grounded in appropriate evidence. …”
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Turkey’s Nuclear Energy Ambitions: Past Efforts, Present Strategies, and Future Directions by Muhammed Cihat Mercan, Ali İhsan Aygün

“…Nuclear power plants, popularized by the promise of decreasing dependency on foreign resources and providing supply security, meet 10% of the world’s energy needs as of 2023. …”
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Matching action to need: an analysis of Global Burden of Disease 2017 and population health data to focus adolescent health policy and actions in Myanmar by Karly I. Cini, Phone Myint Win, Zay Yar Swe, Kyu Kyu Than, Thin Mar Win, Ye Win Aung, Aye Aye Myint, Nisaa R. Wulan, Lia J. Burns, Elissa C. Kennedy, Kate L. Francis, Sanda, Su Mon Myat, Sithu Swe, Aung Ko Ko, Yadanar, Margaret Hellard, Chad L. Hughes, George C. Patton, Ali H. Mokdad, Peter S. Azzopardi

“…Conclusions: These results highlight the need to focus current efforts on addressing disease and mortality experienced by adolescents in Myanmar, with a specific focus on injury, mental health and non-communicable disease.…”
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Apple phenotyping using deep learning and 3D depth analysis: An experimental study on fruitlet sizing during early development by Giorgio Checola, Damiano Moser, Paolo Sonego, Cristian Iob, Franco Micheli, Pietro Franceschi

“…Current research in apple-growing focuses on collecting extensive biometric data to better understand physiological processes, improve orchard productivity and predict yields. …”
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HISTORICAL CHANGES IN THE AREA UNDER FOREST—ESTIMATION APPROACH BASED ON CARTOGRAPHIC RESOURCES by Aleksandar Popović, Biljana Šljukić, Dragan Borota

“… This paper analyzes changes in forested areas, as depicted in topographic maps, within the historical context of their publication in Serbia. The research focuses on the experimental field “Goč-Gvozdac” of the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry, with additional reference to changes in Central Serbia. …”
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Designing and explaining the political behavior model of managers in government organizations by Mehdi Izadi, Amir Hoshang Nazarpuri, Reza Sepahvand, Hojat Vahdati, Mohammad Hakak

“…Abstract The purpose of the current research is to design and explain the political behavior model of managers in government organizations. …”
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Polyphenols of Mulberry White (Morus alba L.) Leaves as a Source of Functional Food: A Review by Hagar F. Forsan, Menatalla R. Fayed, Noureldin M. Farahat, Walaa M. Gabr, Ezzeldeen M. Alswerky, Asmaa E. Abd El-Hak, Mohamed A. Fouda, Mennat-Allah Safwat

“…However, this residue in mulberry leaves naturally contains high levels of bioactive compounds, especially polyphenols. …”
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Characterization, Conservation, and Breeding of Winter Squash (<i>Cucurbita moschata</i> Duchesne): Case Study of the Collection Maintained at the Federal University of Viçosa Vege... by Derly José Henriques da Silva, Ronaldo Silva Gomes, Ronaldo Machado Júnior, Cleverson Freitas de Almeida, Rebeca Lourenço de Oliveira, Dalcirlei Pinheiro Albuquerque, Santina Rodrigues Santana

“…Studies on <i>C. moschata</i> germplasm have reported high variability, particularly in Brazil. Currently, Brazil maintains six <i>Cucurbita</i> germplasm collections, kept in research and teaching institutions. …”
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Antioxidative and Antimelanoma Effects of Various Tea Extracts via a Green Extraction Method by Yihui Chen, Jyun-Yin Huang, Yichi Lin, I-Fan Lin, Yi-Ru Lu, Li-Heng Liu, Hui-Min David Wang

“…Tea (Camellia sinensis) contains high level of antioxidant elements and is a well-known beverage consumed worldwide. …”
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Towards a sustainable rare disease and orphan drug ecosystem in Saudi Arabia: policy insights from a multi-stakeholder workshop by Ghada Mohammed Abozaid, Ghada Mohammed Abozaid, Hussain Abdulrahman Al-Omar, Abdulaziz Alrabiah, Asma AlMuaither, Amy Jayne McKnight

“…Through a series of presentations, educational sessions, and plenary discussions, participants examined the current landscape of RDs in SA, identified barriers to accessing ODs, and recommended strategies and initiatives to improve the accessibility, innovation, and sustainability of ODs.ResultsThe workshop highlighted key challenges recognized by a diverse group of 59 participants, including the absence of a national strategy, absent of local RDs and ODs definitions in the Saudi context, limited awareness and understanding of RDs among healthcare professionals, delayed diagnoses, scarcity of treatment and diagnosis centers for RDs, insufficient screening and prevention programs, regulatory hurdles in approving and importing ODs, and financial constraints. …”
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The State and the Prospects of the Development of Innovative Activity in the Russian Federation in the XXI Century by A. A. Varushchenko, N. A. Vladimirov

“…Global spending on innovation continues to grow, and the share of business in it is increasing. The relevance of this topic is also due to the acceleration of the processes of digital transformation of the Russian and international economy, which is why the need to create conditions for innovation, information and communication technologies is increasing. …”
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Trends in Research on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Mitochondria From 2003 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis by Lulu Yang, Heng Zhang, Zhiyang Zhu, Jianming Wang, Xiaojuan Liu, Lijie Lu, Jinliang Huang, Miaoran Wang, Zhengchuan Zhu

“…The investigation of mitochondria, particularly in the context of cardiovascular medicine and HCM, demonstrates an unstoppable momentum. …”
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Clinical applications and research progress of remifentanil by Xu Liu, Zhipeng Meng, Fei Tong

“…This review synthesizes current evidence on its clinical applications, pharmacological advantages, and emerging challenges, including Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH) and labor analgesia.MethodsThis study is a systematic evidence review. …”
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Reducing Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission in Africa: a model-based evaluation of intervention strategies. by Jamie T Griffin, T Deirdre Hollingsworth, Lucy C Okell, Thomas S Churcher, Michael White, Wes Hinsley, Teun Bousema, Chris J Drakeley, Neil M Ferguson, María-Gloria Basáñez, Azra C Ghani

“…However, it remains unclear what overall reduction in transmission is achievable using currently available tools.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We developed an individual-based simulation model for Plasmodium falciparum transmission in an African context incorporating the three major vector species (Anopheles gambiae s.s., An. arabiensis, and An. funestus) with parameters obtained by fitting to parasite prevalence data from 34 transmission settings across Africa. …”
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CO2 methanation over low-loaded Ni-M, Ru-M (M = Co, Mn) catalysts supported on CeO2 and SiC by Chopendra G. Wasnik, Maki Nakamura, Taiki Shimada, Hiroshi Machida, Koyo Norinaga

“…An efficient circulation and utilization of CO2 is critical in the current environmental context. Methanation, an exothermic process, emerges as a critical strategy for effective CO2 utilization. …”
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MECHANISMS FOR ENSURING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF RURAL AREAS THROUGH THE FORMATION OF THEIR ENERGY DEPENDENCE BASED ON THE INTENSIFICATION OF BIOFUEL PRODUCTION by Yuliia Okhota, Denys Titov, Svitlana Dotsiuk

“…To achieve this goal, the article discusses the theoretical aspects of energy independence, analyzes current practices of biofuel production, and provides recommendations for their further implementation. …”
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