Spatio-temporal dynamics of Isoberlinia-dominated woodlands in disturbance-prone landscapes over 15 years by Shègoun Eudes Idjigbèrou, Eméline Sêssi Pélagie Assédé, Séverin Biaou, Gérard Nounagnon Gouwakinnou, Armand Kuyema Natta, Samadori Sorotori Honoré Biaou

“…Productivity and disturbance influence species richness and structure, enhancing our understanding of vegetation dynamics and species coexistence over time. …”
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Atrophy of hypothalamic subregions increases migraine risk: cross-sectional study and mendelian randomization analysis by Zhonghua Xiong, Lei Zhao, Geyu Liu, Dong Qiu, Yanliang Mei, Xiaoshuang Li, Zhi Guo, Peng Zhang, Mantian Zhang, Tianshuang Gao, Jinju Sun, Xin Liu, Yonggang Wang

“…Abstract Background The hypothalamus is a versatile structure comprising several nuclei that play key roles in regulating various biological processes associated with migraine, including hormone secretion, metabolism, circadian rhythm, and autonomic nervous system functions. …”
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Wetland dynamics in northern Australia’s tropical savanna (1987–2024): a multi-index Google Earth Engine approach for long-term monitoring by Kaline de Mello, Edimilson Rodrigues dos Santos Junior, Erica A. Garcia, Anna E. Richards, Peter Scott Waugh, Jessica Huxley, Simon Linke

“…Wetlands were categorized into twelve classes based on hydrological regime and vegetation structure. Validation showed high accuracy (93 % ± 1 %), with class-level accuracy above 80 % for most wetland types, including water bodies, mangroves, salt flats, swamps, marshes, and floodplains. …”
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The multicenter observational non-interventional study of combination anti-tuberculosis drugs used in treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis patients by T. E. Tyulkova, I. V. Mokhireva, A. A. Starshinova, P. K. Yablonskiy, L. I. Аkhilgova, O. D. Baronova, A. V. Gromov, O. N. Otpuschenikova, G. S. Oganezova, M. V. Levchenko, I. A. Panova, O. A. Trushina, N. V. Yasinetskaya, E. A. Sakharitova

“…By severity, most AEs were minor (164 out of 191), moderate AEs were less frequent (20 out of 191), and there were 7 cases of serious AEs. 61 AEs in 57 (38.2%) out of 149 patients were confidently associated with in-take of the studied drugs. The structure of those AEs, transient transaminase level elevation prevailed (45 (73.8%) of 61 AEs, but there was a single case (1.6%) drug-induced hepatitis). …”
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Distinct effects of fine and coarse aerosols on microphysical processes of shallow-precipitation systems in summer over southern China by F. Chen, F. Chen, Y. Yang, L. Yu, Y. Li, W. Liu, Y. Liu, Y. Liu, S. Lolli

“…<p>Densely populated southern China, adjacent to the South China Sea, which is associated with shallow precipitation during summer, is an open-air natural laboratory for studying the impact of aerosol particles on shallow-precipitation events. Using 8 years of data from Dual-frequency Precipitation Radar measurements, aerosol reanalysis, and atmospheric reanalysis, this study investigates the potential influence of coarse and fine aerosol particles on the structure of the precipitation and the microphysical processes of shallow precipitation in southern China. …”
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Crystallinity integration of anatase (TiO2) nanocrystal by whole powder pattern fitting (WPPF) method: A Rietveld refinement study by Shanawaz Ahmed, Md. Khalid Hossain Shishir, Md. Tarikul Islam, Md. Ashikur Rahaman, Sahil Aman, Allah Rakha Aidid, Sumaiya Islam Sadia, Md. Masud Rana, Md. Ashraful Alam

“…This research advances the understanding of the controlled synthesis of anatase nanoparticles and demonstrates the effectiveness of characterizing their crystalline structure.…”
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Real time intravascular ultrasound evaluation and stent selection for cerebral venous sinus stenosis associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension by Gang Luo, Raynald, Xu Tong, Yinuo Huang, Zifei Han, Dapeng Sun, Bo Wang, Baixue Jia, Zhenbo Shi, Feng Gao, Ning Ma, Zhongrong Miao, Dapeng Mo

“…Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) patients with CVS stenosis who underwent IVUS-guided stenting were included in the data analysis from January 2014 to February 2022. …”
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Human Disc Degeneration Is Accompanied by a Loss of Anterior Annulus Fibrosus Interlamellar Matrix Integrity as Assessed by Peel Tests by Manmeet S. Dhiman, Mohammed A. Salaam, Taylor J. Bader, Fred Nicholls, W. Bradley Jacobs, Kenneth C. Thomas, Jacques Bouchard, Paul T. Salo, David A. Hart, Ganesh Swamy, Neil A. Duncan

“…Future biochemical and immunolocalization studies, integrated with mechanical data, will aim to understand the role of collagen and elastin structure and composition in the decreased mechanical integrity of affected tissues.…”
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Genome-wide identification and analysis of SmRR gene family in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and their response to abiotic stress and auxin by Wenjing Li, Hui Li, Yanyu Lin, Yutong Li, Xiaofang Xie, Xuefang Zheng, Weiren Wu, Yuanchang Zhou, Yan Zheng

“…Phylogenetic analysis classified all RRs into three categories: type-A, type-B RRs, and PRRs (Pseudo-RRs), while no type-C genes were detected. Gene structure and motif analysis demonstrated similarities within each type. …”
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Effective adsorptive removal of triclosan from water using bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads by Vuyo Moses Mollo, Vuyo Moses Mollo, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Mthokozisi Mnguni, Diseko Boikanyo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo, James Ramontja

“…The surface charge, morphology, thermal stability, crystallinity, and functional groups of NaAlg/MnS bio-nanocomposite hydrogel beads were characterised by SEM equipped with EDX, TEM, Thermogravimetric analysis, FTIR, XRD, and zeta sizer (mV).Results and discussionsThe experimental results demonstrated that incorporating 0.02–0.2 g of MnS NPs in the bio-nanocomposite hydrogels led to enhanced mechanical structure, porosity, and swelling ability for the adsorption of triclosan compared to pristine NaAlg hydrogel. …”
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Mon R2: A Hub–Filament System with an Infrared Bubble at the Hub Center by L. K. Dewangan, N. K. Bhadari, A. K. Maity, O. R. Jadhav, Saurabh Sharma, A. Haj Ismail

“…A multiwavelength, multiscale study of the Mon R2 hub–filament system (HFS) reveals a spiral structure, with the central hub containing more mass than its filaments. …”
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Exploring the interaction effects of subclinical hypothyroidism and major depressive disorder on brain networks by Shuai Zhao, Jindan Wu, Xiaomei Liu, Yishan Du, Xiaoqin Wang, Yi Xia, Hao Sun, Haowen Zou, Xumiao Wang, Zhilu Chen, Rui Yan, Hao Tang, Qing Lu, Zhijian Yao

“…Recent research has indicated that the presence of comorbid SHypo in individuals diagnosed with MDD may result in notable alterations in both brain structure and function. This study aimed was to investigate the neurological mechanisms underlying this co-occurrence using a data-driven approach to analyze brain activity patterns. …”
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Protocol: the International Milk Composition (IMiC) Consortium - a harmonized secondary analysis of human milk from four studies by Kelsey Fehr, Kelsey Fehr, Andrew Mertens, Chi-Hung Shu, Trenton Dailey-Chwalibóg, Trenton Dailey-Chwalibóg, Liat Shenhav, Liat Shenhav, Liat Shenhav, Lindsay H. Allen, Lindsay H. Allen, Megan R. Beggs, Megan R. Beggs, Lars Bode, Lars Bode, Rishma Chooniedass, Mark D. DeBoer, Lishi Deng, Camilo Espinosa, Camilo Espinosa, Camilo Espinosa, Daniela Hampel, Daniela Hampel, April Jahual, April Jahual, Fyezah Jehan, Mohit Jain, Patrick Kolsteren, Puja Kawle, Kim A. Lagerborg, Melissa B. Manus, Melissa B. Manus, Melissa B. Manus, Samson Mataraso, Samson Mataraso, Samson Mataraso, Joann M. McDermid, Ameer Muhammad, Payam Peymani, Payam Peymani, Martin Pham, Martin Pham, Setareh Shahab-Ferdows, Yasir Shafiq, Yasir Shafiq, Yasir Shafiq, Vishak Subramoney, Daniel Sunko, Daniel Sunko, Laeticia Celine Toe, Laeticia Celine Toe, Stuart E. Turvey, Lei Xue, Natalie Rodriguez, Natalie Rodriguez, Alan Hubbard, Nima Aghaeepour, Nima Aghaeepour, Nima Aghaeepour, Meghan B. Azad, Meghan B. Azad

“…Feature selection and pathway enrichment analyses will identify key HM components and biological pathways, respectively. While participant data (e.g., maternal characteristics, health, household characteristics) will be harmonized across studies to the extent possible, we will also employ a meta-analytic structure approach where HM effects will be estimated separately within each study, and then meta-analyzed across studies.Ethics and disseminationIMiC was approved by the human research ethics board at the University of Manitoba. …”
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Analysis of the Impact of Effectiveness of Media (Seda-va-Sima) Advertisement on the Extent of Consumers’ Urge to Consume National Commodities by Abolfazl Danaei

“…Descriptive statistics were used to investigate the respondents' demographic characteristics, and inferential statistics, structural equation, and path analysis were used to analyze data and test hypothesis. …”
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Element Nucleosynthetic Origins from Abundance Spatial Distributions beyond the Milky Way by Zefeng Li, Mark R. Krumholz, Anna F. McLeod, A. Mark Swinbank, Emily Wisnioski, J. Trevor Mendel, Francesco Belfiore, Giovanni Cresci, Giacomo Venturi, Jia-Lai Kang

“…These findings both open a new avenue to test nucleosynthetic models and make predictions for the structure of stellar chemical abundance distributions.…”
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A 14-bp motif in the KIT active promoter region is critical for melanin accumulation in yaks, mice, and humans by Xinfeng Liu, Tongcheng Wang, Zeyu Zheng, Congcong Dong, Wenyu Liu, Zhimin Niu, Yingbo Yang, Xiaoyun Wu, Qiang Qiu, Yongzhi Yang, Kexin Li, Johannes A. Lenstra, Ping Yan, Minghui Kang, Bowen Li, Lingzhao Fang, Jianquan Liu

“…Results Using whole-genome sequencing data from 387 yaks, we analyzed the population genetic structure of all-white yaks and discovered that they clustered into two distinct genetic groups. …”
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Parasitic infection prevalence in tuberculosis patients and their household contacts in the Littoral Region of Cameroon by Lucy Cho Nchang, Chefor Magha, Patience Agwa Fonong, Narcisse Victor Tchamatchoua Gandjui, Nancielle Mbiatong Tchatat, Desmond Akumtoh Nkimbeng, Frank Noel Nietcho, Juluis Visnel Foyet, Fanny Fri Fombad, Tatiana Djikeussi Katcho, Jerome Fru Cho, Achim Hoerauf, Manuel Ritter, Samuel Wanji

“…Methodology: This was a hospital based cross-sectional descriptive study carried out with newly diagnosed active tuberculosis (TB) patients and their household contacts in the Littoral Region of Cameroon. Socio-demographic data and associated factors were collected using structured questionnaires. …”
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Undertriage in geriatric trauma: insights from a multicentre cohort study by Daniel Anthony Koch, Lars Becker, Uwe Schweigkofler, Paul Hagebusch, Philipp Faul, Christian Waydhas, Florian Pavlu, Markus Baacke, Caspers Michael, Valentin Clemens, Helena Duesing, Matthias Froehlich, Sebastian Imach, Kai-Oliver Jensen, Christian Kleber, Annette Keß, Gerrit Matthes, Andre Nohl, Orkun Oezkurtul, Thomas Paffrath, Vera Pedersen, Kai Sprengel, Philipp Stoermann, Heiko Trentzsch, Rolf Lefering, Dan Bieler, Lisa Hackenberg, The Committee on Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care and Trauma Management (Sektion NIS) of the German Trauma Society (DGU) Germany

“…Abstract Background With the aging population, the number of geriatric trauma patients continues to rise, posing significant challenges for emergency care and trauma management. Structured trauma team activation (TTA) protocols aim to provide timely and adequate treatment for severely injured patients. …”
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Development and evaluation of a web-based diet quality screener for vegans (VEGANScreener): a cross-sectional, observational, multicenter, clinical study by Tooba Asif, Anna Ouřadová, Ainara Martínez Tabar, Vanessa Bullón-Vela, Sandra Müller, Joelina Dietrich, Vanessa Keller, Marina Heniková, Eliška Selinger, Isabelle Herter-Aeberli, Maria Wakolbinger, Willem De Keyzer, Willem De Keyzer, Wendy Van Lippevelde, Monika Cahová, Leonie H. Bogl, Leonie H. Bogl, Marek Kuzma, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, Maira Bes-Rastrollo, Stefaan De Henauw, Markus Keller, Selma Kronsteiner-Gicevic, Selma Kronsteiner-Gicevic, Eva Schernhammer, Eva Schernhammer, Jan Gojda

“…The clinical assessment will include a structured medical history, along with taking blood pressure and anthropometric measurements. …”
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Harnessing community knowledge and actions to strengthen rabies control programs in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by Yoany Maria Vianney Bita Aty, Endang Puji Astuti, Florentianus Tat, Wanti Wanti, Johanis J. Pitreyadi Sadukh, Irwan Budiana, Aemilianus Mau, Irfan Irfan, Riny Pujiyanti, Wiendra Waworuntu, Andi Leny Susyanti, Nirmala Ahmad Ma’ruf, Luna Amalia

“…Materials and Methods: A mixed-methods approach was adopted, integrating quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. Structured questionnaires assessed KAP levels among 225 respondents across two regencies, while logistic regression identified sociodemographic predictors of adequate rabies knowledge. …”
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