Improving spatial prediction of Schistosoma haematobium prevalence in southern Ghana through new remote sensors and local water access profiles. by Alexandra V Kulinkina, Yvonne Walz, Magaly Koch, Nana-Kwadwo Biritwum, Jürg Utzinger, Elena N Naumova

“…Specifically, unsatisfactory water quality in boreholes perpetuates reliance on surface water bodies, indirectly increasing schistosomiasis risk and resulting in rapid reinfection (up to 40% prevalence six months following preventive chemotherapy). …”
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Clinical activities of out-of-hospital Italian public geriatrics: a survey of members of the Italian Society of Geriatrics Hospital and Territory by Mariagiovanna Cozza, Ciro Manzo, Alberto Castagna, Maurizio Gallucci, Filippo Fimognari, Lorenzo Palleschi

“…To have an overview of the current state of activities outside the hospital, distributed across the national territory, we conducted an online survey addressed to all Italian Society of Geriatrics Hospital and Territory (SIGOT) out-of-hospital members by email and disseminated it using SIGOT social channels. …”
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Effect of fermentation on the constituents in the branches and leaves of Taxus media and non-small cell lung cancer by Xing Guo, Rui-Sheng Wang, Zhen-Ling Zhang, Zhen-Ling Zhang, Zhen-Ling Zhang, Zhen-Ling Zhang, Hong-Wei Zhang, Sheng-Chao Wang, Shuai Zhang, Ya-Ning Wu, Ya-Jing Li, Jun Yuan

“…IntroductionNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a prominent lung cancer disease worldwide. Currently, commonly used methods, such as surgery and radiotherapy, have significant side effects. …”
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Effect of temperature on corrosion behaviors of copper in high-level nuclear waste disposal environment by Tianyu Wang, Chengtao Li, Lijun Song, Xiang Cai, Jian Chen, Zhilin Chen, Qichao Zhang, Yishan Jiang, Yanxin Qiao

“…The results showed that the increase in temperature can accelerate both cathodic and anodic reactions, thereby increasing the corrosion current density. …”
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HIGH VOLUME BRICK POWDER CONCRETE SYNERGISTIC WITH METAKAOLIN: PHYSICOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND DRYING SHRINKAGE by Mahmood Fawzi Ahmed

“…The workability of the mixes containing 10%MK:40%BP and 20%MK:30%BP has slightly decreased, while the mechanical properties were increased and the drying shrinkage were declined. …”
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Seaweed extracts: enhancing plant resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses by Gagan Kumar, Satyabrata Nanda, Satyabrata Nanda, Sushil Kumar Singh, Sanjeet Kumar, Divya Singh, Bansh Narayan Singh, Arpan Mukherjee

“…Seaweed and its derived products have been utilized for plant growth promotion, immunity enhancement, and the reduction of biotic and abiotic stresses. In the current global scenario, synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides are commonly used to increase agricultural crop production to meet the growing demands of the world population. …”
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A new preparation method of hierarchical microstructure for wear-resistant superhydrophobic surface by Zhi Chen, Zefeng Yang, Zhizhong Zhang, Jian Li, Guojun Zhang, Fenglin Han

“…Biomimetic superhydrophobic surfaces are increasingly used on substrate materials in order to improve their performance, such as corrosion resistance, self-cleaning, anti-icing and fluid drag reduction. …”
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Self‐Standing Fluorine‐Free Anode Microporous Layers Enabling Improved Hot and Dry Operation of Fully Hydrocarbon Proton‐Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells by Koray Yildirim, Florian Lombeck, Severin Vierrath, Matthias Breitwieser

“…Contact angle measurements indicate a hydrophilic nature for all SS‐MPLs, which is beneficial for water retention in hot and dry conditions. …”
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Automatic and accurate measurement of cattle body based on a lightweight YOLOv8-Pose model and 3D point cloud by Chunhong Yue, Xiaohang Zhang, Yajun Zhang, Haijun Jiang, Haoyuan Miao

“…In animal husbandry, the transition from traditional manual and time-consuming methods to non-contact body measurements for cattle has become increasingly important. …”
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Investigation of the content of unsaturated hydrocarbons in transformer oils using IR spectroscopy by M. Sh. Garifullin, Y. N. Slobodina, A. R. Bikzinurov, R. A. Giniatullin, V. A. Chernyshov

“…THE  PURPOSE. To  analyze  the  current  understanding  of  unsaturated  hydrocarbons with  double  C=C  bonds  in  mineral  transformer  oils  and  evaluate  the  effectiveness  of  modern methods of controlling the content of these compounds in oils. …”
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Challenges of ICT use for nurse-patient communication in Portugal: a mixed methods research by Marlene Peres, Raquel Simões de Almeida, António Moreira

“…Telephone and cellular contact are the most used means of communication with patients (62.60%). …”
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Automated Control System for Drum-Type Biofermenter by A. Yu. Briukhanov, E. V. Vasilev, S. A. Egorov

“…Modern production increasingly relies on the implementation of automated control systems to improve the efficiency, precision, and safety of technological processes. …”
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Genesis of the problem of formation of communicative and compensatory competence of middle level students by Ekaterina Igorevna Lapteva

“…Identifying the genesis of the researched problem which includes four stages of its development and reflect an increase in theoretical and practical interest in the problem of forming communicative and compensatory competence of middle-level students is the result of the research.…”
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Calibration of DEM Parameters and Microscopic Deformation Characteristics During Compression Process of Lateritic Soil with Different Moisture Contents by Chao Ji, Wanru Liu, Yiguo Deng, Yeqin Wang, Peimin Chen, Bo Yan

“…Lateritic soils in tropical regions feature cohesive textures and high specific resistance, driving up energy demands for tillage and harvesting machinery. However, current equipment designs lack discrete element models that account for soil moisture variations, and the microscopic effects of water content on lateritic soil deformation remain poorly understood. …”
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A chronological study on formation mechanism of nesquehonite from nanoparticles to grown crystals and its application in nanoparticle synthesis by Amin Yahyazadeh, Ali Faham Mofrad, Ehsan Yahyazadeh, Mohammad Outokesh, Seyed Mohammadreza Safavi, Sina Kazzazi, Neda Madani, Behzad Badr Hesari

“…The current study was undertaken to 1: Elucidate the formation mechanism of the Nesquehonite crystals and its induction period, and 2: Propose a method for the production of nano MgCO3 by stopping the formation reaction in its early stage. …”
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Investigating Awareness of Pesticide Exposure as a Risk Factor for Parkinson’s Disease and Uptake of Exposure-Mitigating Behaviour in Farming Communities in Ireland by Lucy M. Collins, Éilis J. O’Reilly, Joan Omosefe Osayande, Fionnuala Wilson, Jolie Morisho, Rebekah Bevans, Rachel Roberts, Bereniece Riedewald, Louise M. Collins, Gerard W. O’Keeffe, Aideen M. Sullivan

“…An online survey was completed by a sample of the farming community (<i>n</i> = 707) attending agricultural fairs, and included demographics, lifetime/current residence/work on farms, pesticide contact, PPE use, PD diagnosis, and awareness of pesticide–PD association. …”
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Development of a clinical decision support tool for Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms in men: the PriMUS study by Adrian Edwards, Ridhi Agarwal, Janine Bates, Alison Bray, Sarah Milosevic, Emma Thomas-Jones, Michael Drinnan, Marcus Drake, Peter Michell, Bethan Pell, Haroon Ahmed, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Kerenza Hood, Yemisi Takwoingi, Chris Harding

“…Following this project, it would be valuable to estimate the cost, benefits and practicalities of implementing the tool, aided by data from the study, and trial its effectiveness compared with current care. Scientific summary This summary contains text reproduced with permission from Pell et al. …”
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Structural and hydraulic changes in grape shoot xylem under different root zone volumes by 伟晴 冯, You-Mei Li, Chen Zhou, Zhao-Sen Xie

“…The results indicate that a decrease in container volume leads to a decrease in shoot growth and xylem vessel size. …”
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Radiological impact from 210Po in food marketed as “superfood” by F. Piñero-García, R. Thomas, E. Forssell-Aronsson, M. Isaksson

“…These food products can contain traces of radioactive elements such as 210Po, which has been identified as humans’ carcinogens. …”
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Spectroscopic Evolution in Ice Analogs of Trans-Neptunian Objects Exposed to Ionizing Radiation. I. Visible Reflectance Spectra and Colors by Chaojiang Zhang, Jia Wang, Andrew M. Turner, Leslie A. Young, Ralf I. Kaiser

“…The spectral slopes of processed water ices are neutral and independent of the radiation dose, whereas those of ammonia decrease with the increasing radiation dose. When the carbon-containing molecules are mixed with water and ammonia, the reddening process is found to be neutralized. …”
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