Characteristics of ecosystem multifunctionality and influencing factors of different grassland types in temperate desert of Longzhong Loess Plateau by Yali Li, Yali Li, Guoxing He, Guoxing He, Xiaoni Liu, Xiaoni Liu, Tong Ji, Tong Ji

“…Hierarchical partitioning further indicated that MWD and GMD explained 29.86% and 38.21% of the variance in EMF, respectively. Structural equation modeling revealed that soil factors (MWD, GMD), plant factors (coverage, root-shoot ratio), and Simpson diversity index collectively explained 86% of the variation in EMF. …”
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Implementation of medication reconciliation in outpatient cancer care by Ernie Mak, Lucy Ma, Vishal Kukreti, Melanie Powis, Ryan Kirkby, Monika K Krzyzanowska, Celina Dara, Alyssa Macedo, Saidah Hack, Lyndon Morley, Hemangi Dave

“…We undertook an environmental scan of current MedRec practices in outpatient cancer care to inform a quality improvement project at our centre with the aim of 30% of patients having a BPMH or MedRec within 30 days of initiating treatment with systemic therapy.Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders from 21 cancer centres across Canada, probing on current policies, and barriers and facilitators to MedRec. …”
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Sources of uncertainty in DNA metabarcoding of whole communities: Implications for its use in biomonitoring by J. Iwan Jones, Amanda Arnold, Dominik Buchner, John F. Murphy, Jasmine N. Childress, Pedro Beja, Florian Altermatt, Kristian Meissner, Ian Adams, Meri Anderson, Yaisel J. Borrell, Andrew G. Briscoe, Kat Bruce, Cátia Chaves, Chris Conyers, Kristy Deiner, Vasco Elbrecht, Álvaro Fueyo, Tim Goodall, Javier Granero‐Castro, Cristina Hartmann‐Fatu, Eleanor Jones, Elvira Mächler, Filipa M. S. Martins, Sam McGreig, Lyndall Pereira‐da‐Conceicoa, James L. Pretty, Daniel S. Read, Ben Price, Florian Leese, Rosetta C. Blackman

“…However, the routine application of DNA‐based methods to monitor whole communities using a metabarcoding approach and derive ecosystem status continues to be limited. We undertook a structured experiment to assess factors influencing the precision and accuracy of molecular methods for freshwater macroinvertebrate community assessment. …”
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Gender differences in self-management activation among patients with multiple chronic diseases: a qualitative study by Laia Llubes-Arrià, Erica Briones-Vozmediano, José Tomás Mateos, Joaquim Sol-Cullere, Montserrat Gea-Sánchez, Esther Rubinat-Arnaldo

“…Methods We conducted a qualitative phenomenological study using in-depth semi-structured interviews with 43 patients, purposively sampled to capture variation in age, socioeconomic background, and healthcare setting. …”
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Network and stoichiometry analysis revealed a fast magnesium and calcium deficiency of mulched Phyllostachys violascens by Hanchang Zhou, Hanchang Zhou, Siyuan Huang, Ziying Zhang, Ting Li, Yi Li, Guoqiang Zhuang, Guohua Liu, Bojie Fu, Xiaobao Kuang

“…Structural equation modeling showed two main pathways that mulching leads to magnesium and calcium deficiency in Lei-bamboo, one is directly by lowering soil magnesium and calcium content, the other one is indirectly by improving RMC network interactions, a sign of weakened mutualism between RMC and plant roots that hampering the uptake of nutrients. …”
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Increase in colonic propionate as a method of preventing weight gain in adults aged 20–40 years: iPREVENT, a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, parallel-group trial by Gary Frost, Joana C Vasconcelos, Jennifer E Pugh, Aisha Anjum, Katerina Petropoulou, George Thom, Louise McCombie, Martina Tashkova, Sumayya Alshehhi, Daphne Babalis, Leah Holroyd, Christina Prechtl, Tom Preston, Mike J Lean, Waljit Dhillo, A Toby Prevost, and Douglas Morrison

“…We aim to investigate the variation in responses between these age groups. Trial registration This trial is registered as ISRCTN16299902. …”
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Do leaf traits shape herbivory in tropical montane rainforests? A multispecies approach by Jana E. Schön, Raya Keuth, Jürgen Homeier, Oliver Limberger, Jörg Bendix, Nina Farwig, Roland Brandl

“…Another explanation could be that environmental conditions or processes along the food web are more important in structuring herbivory than leaf traits.…”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of the Infertility Public Stigma Scale for Japanese women: protocol for an exploratory sequential mixed method study of the Japanese populat... by Rie Yokota, Tsuyoshi Okuhara, Hiroko Okada, Emi Furukawa, Ritsuko Shirabe, Toshie Agawa, Hisashi Kato, Takahiro Kiuchi

“…Quantitative research will be conducted using the initial scale. Structural validity will be examined using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. …”
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Examining the Dose-Response Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Interventions on Well-Being: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Nicholas Bowles, Alexander Burger, Jonathan N Davies, Julie A Simpson, Julieta Galante, Simon Dennis, Benjamin Stone, Nicholas T Van Dam

“…Meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials have shown mixed results so far, although such results may stem from methodological issues rather than reflecting the absence of an underlying effect. Research outside structured programs suggests that long-term practice time is linked to positive outcomes, but bias due to self-selection over time may explain these results. …”
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Perceptions of the Provision of Pain Care Services from the Perspective of People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Qualitative Descriptive Study by Mezzini A, Kumar S, Sharrad S, Harmon J, Eckert MC

“…Data were collected using individual, semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically. To ensure trustworthiness, the study was conducted and reported in accordance with the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines.Results: Eighteen participants (10 female), with a median age of 71 years (IQR 68– 77), shared their perceptions of the provision of PD pain care services. …”
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Employing Quantum Entanglement for Real-Time Coordination of Distributed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: Advancing Grid Efficiency and Stability by Dawei Wang, Hanqi Dai, Yuan Jin, Zhuoqun Li, Shanna Luo, Xuebin Li

“…Visual analytics using 3D surface plots and disaggregated bar charts confirm structured demand-price interactions and smooth, stable price evolution. …”
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Surrogate-based model parameter optimization in simulations of the West African monsoon by M. Fischer, P. Knippertz, C. Proppe

“…To further enhance the accuracy of climate simulations and potentially improve weather predictions, it is crucial to prioritize the refinement of the overall physical models, including the reduction in inherent structural errors, rather than solely adjusting the uncertain parameters in existing model parametrizations. …”
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Study on time effect and prediction model of shear strength of root-soil complex under dry-wet cycle by Zhengjun Mao, Xu Ma, Yuncen Liu, Mimi Geng, Yanshan Tian, Jiewen Sun, Zhijie Yang

“…The research results provide useful guidance for the understanding of mechanical behavior and structural damage evolution of root-soil composite.…”
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Treatment Outcome of Epileptic Patients Receiving Antiepileptic Drugs in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Taklo Simeneh Yazie, Belayneh Kefale, Mulugeta Molla

“…Data were extracted with structured format prepared using Microsoft Excel and exported to Stata/MP 16.0 software for analyses. …”
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Individual and community-level determinants of knowledge of obstetric danger signs among women in Southern Ethiopia: A multi-level mixed effect negative binomial analysis. by Amanuel Yoseph, Yilkal Simachew, Berhan Tsegaye, Asfaw Borsamo, Yohans Seifu, Mehretu Belayneh

“…A multi-stage sampling procedure was utilized to select study participants. A structured and pretested questionnaire was utilized to collect data. …”
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Spatiotemporal Determinants of Urban Leptospirosis Transmission: Four-Year Prospective Cohort Study of Slum Residents in Brazil. by José E Hagan, Paula Moraga, Federico Costa, Nicolas Capian, Guilherme S Ribeiro, Elsio A Wunder, Ridalva D M Felzemburgh, Renato B Reis, Nivison Nery, Francisco S Santana, Deborah Fraga, Balbino L Dos Santos, Andréia C Santos, Adriano Queiroz, Wagner Tassinari, Marilia S Carvalho, Mitermayer G Reis, Peter J Diggle, Albert I Ko

“…<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>The risk for leptospiral infection in urban slums is determined in large part by structural features, both social and environmental. …”
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Improving patients' understanding about pleural effusion management options by Maimuna Adamu, Greenway Tammy, Jennifer Nixon

“…Conclusion: This project demonstrates the benefits of providing structured, written information to patients with recurrent pleural effusion. …”
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Comparison of strategies based on DTI visualisation for stereotactic minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of moderate-volume thalamo-basal ganglia cerebral haemorrhage: a pr... by Shiqiang Yang, Yanwei Liu, Shiqiang Wang, Hua Peng, Xin Qi, Zhonghai Cai, Xuhui Hui, Anqiang Yang

“…Methods and analysis Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) is a method used to assess the structural and physiological characteristics of biological tissue by examining the diffusion behavior of water molecules.In the central nervous system, limb paralysis will be inevitable if the corticospinal tract is damaged. …”
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Cognitive impairment, depressive and anxiety disorders among post-COVID-19 survivors: a follow-up study by Ayman A. Aziz, Ahmed A. Latif, Sandra W. Elseesy

“…However, anxiety and depressive disorders were identified via structured clinical interview for DSM IV, axis I (SCID-I) and their severity was examined by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) consecutively. …”
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The UNESCO Heritage of the Aeolian Islands (Italy) Tourism, Sustainable Development and Territorial Management by Mariaclaudia Cusumano, Marco Ingrassia

“…The contribution is structured through the following research questions: (i) What are the main factors contributing to the visibility of the Aeolian islands and their identification as a tourist destination? …”
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