Association between comorbidity indices and nursing home admission in patients with Alzheimer’s disease: a longitudinal observational study using the MEMORA cohort by Mohamed Nour Temedda, Antoine Garnier-Crussard, Claire Moutet, Christelle Mouchoux, Virginie Dauphinot

“…Identifying potentially modifiable factors associated with the risk of NHA is crucial to reduce this risk in individuals with AD. …”
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Global Prevalence of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Kai Wang, Kunbin Li, Baochao Fan, Yingchun Gu, Xiaopeng Wen, Zhiyuan Wu, Xianli Yao, Pingge Sun, Bing Jiao, Xiaoxing Li, Yage Liu, Liming Lu

“…Moreover, the prevalence of DVT in patients with SCI is influenced by factors such as regional distribution, demographic characteristics, the extent of nerve damage, the level of the lesion, and the implementation of thromboprophylaxis. …”
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Most habitat's and species' assessments in German Natura 2000 sites reflect unfavourable conservation states by Julia S. Ellerbrok, Theresa Spatz, Veronika Braunisch, Michael Strohbach, Dagmar Haase, Kathrin Januschke, Josef Kaiser, Marion Mehring, Thilo Wellmann, Helge Bruelheide, Jori Maylin Marx, Josef Settele, Christian Wirth, Nina Farwig

“…Increased conversation efforts for Natura 2000 areas will be required to meet the goals of the recently implemented EU Nature Restoration Law.…”
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An extensive assessment of exploitation indicators for multispecies fisheries in the South China Sea to inform more practical and precise management in China by Kui Zhang, Li Su, Zuozhi Chen, Yongsong Qiu

“…After China’s reform and opening up, a series of management measures were implemented to alleviate marine fishing pressure and conserve the fisheries resources. …”
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Deep LBLS: Accelerated Sky Region Segmentation Using Hybrid Deep CNNs and Lattice Boltzmann Level-Set Model by Fatema A. Albalooshi, M. R. Qader, Yasser Ismail, Wael Elmedany, Hesham Al-Ammal, Muttukrishnan Rajarajan, Vijayan K. Asari

“…We employ Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) to guide the active contour and extract regions of interest. Our algorithm is implemented by leveraging three types of CNNs, namely DeepLabV3+, Fully Convolutional Network (FCN), and SegNet. …”
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Effectiveness of street trees in reducing air temperature and outdoor heat exposure in Las Vegas by Juan J Henao, John F Mejia, E Scott Krayenhoff, Timothy Jiang, Alberto Martilli

“…Urban greening and especially tree planting strategies are being widely planned and implemented to mitigate urban overheating and thermal stress in many urban areas. …”
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Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial to pilot Restore Energy, Activity Can Help (REACH): an mHealth-enabled peer coaching intervention for fatigue in systemic lupus ery... by Nina Gulati, Kiran Singh, Erin Morrissey, Priscilla Calvache, Jillian Rose-Smith, Monique Gore-Massy, Faye Chiu, Ludovic Trinquart, Iris Navarro-Millan, Sara Folta, Shanthini Kasturi

“…While physical activity interventions show promise in reducing SLE-related fatigue, they often fail to address these broader factors and are limited by accessibility challenges. …”
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Framework for early assessment of food safety hazards in the transition to a more sustainable food system: three case studies in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta by Rosa A. Safitri, Lianne M.S. Bouwman, Marianna Siegmund-Schultze, Tri Minh Nhan, Mohammed Ariful Islam, Esther D. van Asselt, Katja C.W. van Dongen

“…This urges a transition towards a more sustainable food system, which is better able to deal with the pressure factors. Multiple transition pathways are considered, including implementing adaptation strategies at the primary production stage. …”
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Costs estimation of three models of COVID-19 vaccination in Beijing, China by Hongzeng Wang, Dan Zhao, Xiaomei Li, Luodan Suo, Li Lu, Zhujiazi Zhang

“…We must comprehensively consider the available regional resources, the target population for vaccination, the expected vaccination effect, and other factors to choose an appropriate vaccination model.…”
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Weight Loss Percentage Prediction of Subsequent Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia in Exclusively Breastfed Neonates by Rui-Jane Chang, Hung-Chieh Chou, Yu-Hsun Chang, Mei-Huei Chen, Chien-Yi Chen, Wu-Shiun Hsieh, Po-Nien Tsao

“…The incidence of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia in our hospital has increased since the implementation of breastfeeding promotion. Inadequate breastfeeding results in reduced calorie intake, weight loss and neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. …”
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Monitoring of Forest Changes in Mount Kenya National Park Based on Domestic High-Resolution Satellites by K. Liu, Z. Luo, L. Liu, Y. Gan, X. Mu, H. Wang, X. Du

“…Human activities were more constrained at higher altitudes, hence, the most of planting and lost forest patches usually occurred below 2,600 meters above sea level. Effective implementation of environmental protection policies was an important reason for the emergence of large areas of new plantation while the occupation of arable land and logging were main factors for the forest reduction in Mount Kenya.…”
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Machine learning algorithms to predict epidural-related maternal fever: a retrospective study by Xiaohui Guo, Xiaohui Guo, Xiaohui Guo, Haixia Zhang, Haixia Zhang, Haixia Zhang, Hongliang Mei, Hongliang Mei, Hongliang Mei

“…Our objective is to develop ERMF prediction models using real-world data, aiming to identify pertinent contributing factors and support obstetricians in making personalized clinical decisions.MethodsWomen who used patient-controlled epidural analgesia between October 2021 and March 2023 at a tertiary hospital in Jiangsu Province were retrospectively documented. …”
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A grid-scale assessment framework for heat health risks: A case study of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region, China by Jiaqi Guo, Linlin Lu, Fukang Zha, Ilias Agathangelidis, Yu Yao, Qingting Li, Qian Shen, Zilu Li

“…To mitigate heat risks, priority measures for reducing ambient temperature and population density should be implemented in LCZs 1 and 2 regions, while LCZs 3, 4, and 5 should prioritize enhancements to healthcare and transportation infrastructure. …”
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Spatiotemporal Patterns of Cropland Sustainability in Black Soil Zones Based on Multi-Source Remote Sensing: A Case Study of Heilongjiang, China by Jing Yang, Li Wang, Jinqiu Zou, Lingling Fan, Yan Zha

“…Additionally, a diagnostic model was applied to identify the key limiting factors constraining improvements in cropland sustainability. …”
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DOMINANTS FOR THE NATIONAL ECONOMIES’ COMPETITIVENESS by Anton Nepytaliuk, Larisa Osipova, Olena Krasnyak, Oksana Kulhanik, Mykhailo Poliakov, Dmytro Kryvonos

“…Theoretical generalization has been applied to systematize the factors determining competition and innovation. We used statistical methods and comparative analysis to investigate the indicators' dynamics. …”
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Development of a Virtual Telehandler Model Using a Bond Graph by Beatriz Puras, Gustavo Raush, Javier Freire, Germán Filippini, Pedro Roquet, Manel Tirado, Oriol Casadesús, Esteve Codina

“…The transition from diesel to electric propulsion systems alters, among other factors, the centre of gravity and the inertial matrix, necessitating precise load capacity determinations through detailed load charts to ensure operational safety. …”
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Data-Driven Spatial Analysis of Reforestation in Pakistan: Identifying Optimal Locations for Sustainable Forest Growth and Climate Change Mitigation by Amna Faisal, Rafia Mumtaz, Muhammad Deedahwar Mazhar Qureshi, Muhammad Ali Tahir, N. Z. Jhanjhi, Mehedi Masud, Mohammad Shorfuzzaman

“…Current approaches to large-scale reforestation include considering factors like soil quality, climate, topography, and land-use history to narrow areas for reforestation. …”
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Household catastrophic health expenditure and depressive mood among Chinese adults, children, and adolescents: a population-based panel study by Shuwen Li, Kailu Fang, Yu Zhang, Yushi Lin, Luyan Zheng, Jie Wu

“…These findings emphasize the need to focus on expanding health insurance coverage, as well as implementing family-based mental health resources and financial literacy programs to reduce the psychological impact of CHE across all age groups.…”
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Exploring global health diplomacy in Iran: insights from experts in health and foreign policy by Amirhossein Takian, Jalal Arabloo, Mohsen Asadi-Lari, Ebrahim Jaafaripooyan, Sanaz Taghizade, Mohammad Javad Zarif

“…This study thus explores the GHD concept, content, policy-making process and influencing factors in Iran from the perspectives of key health and foreign policy-makers.Methods This is a qualitative study using conventional content analysis. …”
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Small and medium-sized enterprises dynamic capabilities and competitive advantage: The mediating effect of digitalization by Murry Harmawan Saputra, Mohamad Nur Utomo, Kasmad Ariansyah, Yanuar Farida Wismayanti, Rahmat Husein Andri Ansyah, Koeswinarno, Suradi

“…Findings: We found that dynamic capabilities, except for coordinating capability, positively influence the implementation of digitalization. This highlights the role of these capabilities in utilizing digital technologies effectively. …”
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