Phenological characterization of Fagus sylvatica L. in Mediterranean populations of the Spanish Central Range with Landsat OLI/ETM+ and Sentinel-2A/B by C. Gómez, P. Alejandro, F. Montes

“…The European beech had an earlier (21 days on average) start of season than competing oak forests. Joint analysis of data from the virtual constellation Landsat/ Sentinel-2 and calibration with field observations may enable more detailed knowledge of phenological traits at the landscape scale.…”
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High-throughput method for improving rice AGB estimation based on UAV multi-source remote sensing image feature fusion and ensemble learning by Jinpeng Li, Jinpeng Li, Jinxuan Li, Jinxuan Li, Dongxue Zhao, Dongxue Zhao, Qiang Cao, Qiang Cao, Fenghua Yu, Fenghua Yu, Fenghua Yu, Yingli Cao, Yingli Cao, Yingli Cao, Shuai Feng, Shuai Feng, Shuai Feng, Tongyu Xu, Tongyu Xu, Tongyu Xu

“…Feature selection combined statistical analysis and modeling techniques, with collinearity removed through the Variance Inflation Factor (VIF). …”
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Youth co-production for sustainable engagement and empowerment in health (YiPEE): protocol for a cluster-randomised controlled trial of an intervention for mental health promotion... by Josefien van Olmen, Pilvikki Absetz, Mark Tomlinson, Carina King, Edwin Wouters, Josefien van Olmen, G J Melendez-Torres, Jeroen De Man, Stefan Swartling Peterson, Suresh Kumar, Mariam Claeson, Monika Martens, Frances Mathews, Christina A Laurenzi, Yoona Kim, Yeukai Chideya, Maria Niemi, Vijaya Raghavan, Jill Åhs, Anu Linnansaari, Fredric Azariah, Moitreyee Sinha, Upasana Sharma, Orlaith O’Sullivan, Yoo Na Kim, Akshaya Rajesh, Samyukta Saravanan, Nivetha Vasanthan, N P Haritha, Lander Willem, Jeroen de Man, Christina Laurenzi, GJ Melendez Torres, Matt Hughsam, Maureen Gikonyo, Joyce Arita

“…Character education-focused interventions are effective for improving adolescent psychosocial functioning and mental well-being. Therefore, an intervention that focuses on developing these strengths and is delivered within a school environment, through an adolescent-informed approach using creativity-focused components, has the potential to improve adolescent mental health and well-being.Methods and analysis This protocol describes the YiPEE cluster-randomised controlled trial with concurrent mixed-methods process evaluation and economic evaluation, which aims to determine the impact of a multilevel multicomponent intervention in schools in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. …”
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Jawbone mesenchymal stromal cells attenuate acute inflammation via hematopoietic niche reinforcement by Xinyu Wang, Qianye Chen, Jiping Sun, Zihan Huang, Zijian Zhang, Tingwei Lu, Xiangru Huang, Siyuan Sun, Yuanqi Liu, Houwen Pan, Li Mei, Paul R. Cooper, Qinggang Dai, Lei Shen, Lingyong Jiang

“…Finally, comprehensive analysis of single‐cell sequencing data, in conjunction with RT‐qPCR findings, elucidated the regulatory pathways through which jawbone MSCs promote hematopoiesis.ResultsSingle‐cell sequencing revealed a robust interaction between jawbone MSCs and HSCs. …”
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Enhancing solar energy conversion efficiency: Thermophysical property predicting of MXene/Graphene hybrid nanofluids via bayesian-optimized artificial neural networks by Dheyaa J. jasim, Husam Rajab, As'ad Alizadeh, Kamal Sharma, Mohsen Ahmed, Murizah Kassim, S. AbdulAmeer, Adil A. Alwan, Soheil Salahshour, Hamid Maleki

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Investigating factors influencing quality of life in thyroid eye disease: insight from machine learning approaches by Haiyang Zhang, Shuo Wu, Lehan Yang, Chengjing Fan, Huifang Chen, Hui Wang, Tianyi Zhu, Yinwei Li, Jing Sun, Xuefei Song, Huifang Zhou, Terry J Smith, Xianqun Fan

“…This study aims to investigate the factors influencing visual functioning (QOL-VF) and physical appearance (QOL-AP) scores in Chinese TED patients using innovative data analysis methods. …”
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Genealogy of the Arab tribes living in Syria during the Caliphate of Imam Ali (AS)Typology of the Arab Tribes Living in the Levant during the Caliphate of Imam Ali (AS) Typology... by Akram sadat Hoseini, Yahya Mirhoseini

“…However, in the analysis of the eighty Arab tribes inhabiting the Levant, a more nuanced picture emerged through a review of individual and tribal behaviors and functions. 4 distinct currents were identified: "Companions", "Semi-Companions", "Neutrals", and "Non-Companions". …”
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Contribution of Human Resources for Health competence and skill mix on compliance with healthcare quality standards among Primary Healthcare Facilities in Tanzania: evidence from d... by Syabo M. Mwaisengela, Patricia A. Materu, Chrisogone J. German, Issa I. Mmbaga, Danny J. Temba, Raymond R. Kiwesa, Martin S. Mapunda, Erick S. Kinyenje, Nathanael Sirili, Pankras W. Luoga, Simon P. Ernest, Joseph M. Burra, Joseph C. Hokororo, Godfrey Kacholi, Ntuli A. Kapologwe, Mackfallen G. Anasel, Claud J. Kumalija, Michael Habtu, Grace E. Saguti, Janeth S. Masuma, Talhiya A. Yahya, Eliudi S. Eliakimu

“…Methods This is a quantitative secondary data analysis using the Star Rating Assessment (SRA) data collected in the fiscal year 2017/2018 involving 4239 dispensaries majority of which were rural located (81.2%) and public owned (83.6%). …”
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of first contact physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: the FRONTIER, mixed method realist evaluation by Nicola E Walsh, Alice Berry, Serena Halls, Rachel Thomas, Hannah Stott, Cathy Liddiard, Zoe Anchors, Fiona Cramp, Margaret E Cupples, Peter Williams, Heather Gage, Dan Jackson, Paula Kersten, Dave Foster, Justin Jagosh

“…Some 6.3% of participants were lost to follow-up at 3 months; a further 1.9% were lost to follow-up after 3 months and before 6 months. Service-use analysis data were available for 348 participants (81.7%) at 6 months. …”
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Fluorescence spectroscopic profiling of urine samples for predicting kidney transplant rejection by Zhe Yang, Minrui Zhang, Xianduo Li, Zhipeng Xu, Yi Chen, Xiaoyu Xu, Dongdong Chen, Lingquan Meng, Xiaoqing Si, Jianning Wang

“…Rejection is the primary factor affecting the functionality of a kidney post-transplant, where its prompt prediction of risk significantly influences therapeutic strategies and clinical outcomes. …”
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Characterization of the Proinflammatory Profile of Synovial Fluid-Derived Exosomes of Patients with Osteoarthritis by Rossana Domenis, Rossella Zanutel, Federica Caponnetto, Barbara Toffoletto, Adriana Cifù, Cinzia Pistis, Paolo Di Benedetto, Araldo Causero, Massimo Pozzi, Fabrizio Bassini, Martina Fabris, Kayvan R. Niazi, Patrick Soon-Shiong, Francesco Curcio

“…Our data indicate that SF-derived exosomes from gonarthrosis patients play a role in disease progression.…”
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Phasic and periodic change of drought under greenhouse effect by Yang Li, Zhicheng Zheng, Yaochen Qin, Haifeng Tian, Zhixiang Xie, Peijun Rong

“…Drought variation was predominantly influenced by interannual oscillations, with the periods of the components of intrinsic mode functions 1 (IMF1) and 2 (IMF2) being 3.1 and 7.3 years, respectively. …”
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Elevated pulse wave velocity as a marker of arterial stiffness and its association with mortality in US adults by Kai Liu, Zhang Lin, Ying Chen, Huashan Hong

“…Restricted cubic spline (RCS) functions were used to visualize the association between estimated pulse wave velocity (ePWV) and mortality risk. …”
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Assessment of apoptosis and cell proliferation in patients with intrauterine pathology: A prospective study by Mikhail M. Damirov, Oksana B. Yurchenko, Natalya V. Borovkova, Alexandr P. Ierusalimskiy, Mayya V. Storozheva, Galina A. Nefedova

“…We analyzed the comprehensive examination data of 87 women of reproductive age (mean age 43.8±3.27 years) undergoing inpatient treatment at the N.V. …”
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Quantifying hygroscopic deformation in lignocellulosic tissues: a digital volume correlation tool comparison by Kim Ulrich, Kim Ulrich, Fabian Scheckenbach, Tak Ming Wong, Tak Ming Wong, Tom Masselter, Silja Flenner, Anaclara Visconti, Anaclara Visconti, Anaclara Visconti, Martin Nopens, Andreas Krause, Sergej Kaschuro, Jakob Benedikt Mietner, Thomas Speck, Thomas Speck, Imke Greving, Berit Zeller-Plumhoff, Berit Zeller-Plumhoff, Linnea Hesse, Linnea Hesse

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Advancements and Challenges in Electrical Impedance Myography (EIM): A Comprehensive Overview of Technology Development, Applications in Sports Health, and Future Directions by Pan Xu, Junwei Zhou, Zhizhang Chen, Xudong Yang, Hongli Yan, Zeljka Lucev Vasic, Mario Cifrek, Sio Hang Pun, Mang I Vai, Yueming Gao

“…This paper provides an overview of the current state of EIM technology development, along with modeling and data analysis methods, focusing on their application requirements. …”
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Thermodynamic Study of the Solubility of Triclocarban in Polyethylene Glycol 200 + Water Cosolvent Mixtures at Different Temperatures by Vanesa Puentes-Lozada, Diego Ivan Caviedes-Rubio, Cristian Rincón-Guio, Nestor Enrique Cerquera, Rossember Edén Cardenas-Torres, Claudia Patricia Ortiz, Fleming Martinez, Daniel Ricardo Delgado

“…Methods: Experimental solubility data were determined using the shake-flask followed by UV quantification analysis at saturation methods, and thermodynamic functions of the solution processes were calculated using the Gibbs–van’t Hoff–Krug model. …”
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Treatment decision-making and care among older adults with kidney failure: protocol for a multicentre, prospective observational cohort study with nested substudies and linked qual... by Martin Gallagher, Vasi Naganathan, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Celine Foote, Angela Makris, Chris Gianacas, Nicholas A Gray, Isaac Yeboah Addo, Amanda Siriwardana, Chenlei Kelly Li, Kenneth Yong, Yachna Mehta, Jannel Ramos, Sarah Roxburgh

“…Introduction Shared treatment decision-making and planning of care are fundamental in advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) management. There are limited data on several key outcomes for the elderly population including survival, quality of life, symptom burden, changes in physical functioning and experienced burden of healthcare. …”
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Integrating proteomics and machine learning reveals characteristics and risks of lymph node-independent distant metastasis in colorectal cancer by Chenxiao Zheng, Baiwang Zhu, Yanyu Chen, Numan Shahid, Yiwang Hu, Hajar Mansoor Ahmed Ali Husain, Binbin Ou, Qiongying Zhang, Haobo Jin, Yating Zheng, Peng Li, Yifei Pan, Xiaodong Zhang, Xiaodong Zhang

“…Tumor Mutation Burden (TMB), Microsatellite Instability (MSI) score, immune functions and immune checkpoint gene expression were analyzed to evaluate immunotherapy response. …”
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Study of the Antioxidant and Antibacterial Effects of <i>Genipa americana</i> L. Against Food Pathogens by Lariza Leisla Leandro Nascimento, Geane Gabriele de Oliveira Souza, Ana Cecília Calixto Donelardy, Maria Inácio da Silva, Cícera Alane Coelho Gonçalves, Ana Maria Duarte Fernandes, José Walber Gonçalves Castro, Débora Odília Duarte Leite, Irwin Rose Alencar de Menezes, José Galberto Martins da Costa, Fabíola Fernandes Galvão Rodrigues

“…The antioxidant tests using the DPPH^• method showed an IC₅₀ of 298.1 µg.mL⁻¹, with the highest percentage of ABTS^•+ radical cation capture occurring at a concentration of 500 µg/mL; regarding Fe²⁺, chelating activity was not present, and for Fe³⁺ reduction, the best concentrations were 10 µg/mL and 25 µg/mL. The data obtained can be used to turn <i>G. americana</i> into a viable species as an agent for antibacterial and antioxidant functionalities in foods.…”
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