Spatiotemporal Variation and Driving Mechanisms of Carbon Budgets in Territorial Space for Typical Lake-Intensive Regions in China: A Case Study of the Dongting Lake Region by Suwen Xiong, Zhenni Xu, Fan Yang, Chuntian Gu

“…Using exploratory spatiotemporal data analysis, this study identifies grid-scale variation patterns in carbon budgets. …”
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Analysing the behaviour of doubling rates in 8 major countries affected by COVID-19 virus by Devanshu Mishra, Abid Haleem, Mohd Javaid

“…These frameworks focus on the relationships instead of relational data, so here in graph structures, we have generated different patterns of doubling rates and drawn the inferences. …”
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Immunohistochemical characteristics of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by M. A. Shyshkin, V. O. Kabachenko

“…There are insufficient and contradictory data in the scientific literature on the peculiarities of epithelial and mesenchymal marker expression in PDAC ducts and EMT zone, which requires further research on the role of EMT in the development and progression of PDAC. …”
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Is a body mass index of less than 18.5 kg/m2 associated with an increased susceptibility to mild cognitive impairment? A cross-sectional study conducted in China by Wei Li, Ling Yue, Shifu Xiao, Lin Sun

“…Cohort 2 comprised an extra 226 older adults, including 54 patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and 174 normal adults, and unlike cohort 1, all of them underwent T1 phase MRI scans.Outcome measures The cognitive abilities, BMI and structural magnetic resonance properties of elderly individuals in the Chinese community.Results In cohort 1, we discovered that having a BMI below 18.5 kg/m2 posed a significant risk for MCI (p=0.005, OR=2.000, 95% CI: 1.228 to 3.255), regardless of age, gender and other significant variables. …”
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‘It's about collaboration’: a whole-systems approach to understanding and promoting movement in Suffolk by A. J. Brinkley, K. M. Cusimano, P. Freeman, R. Southall-Edwards, V. F. Gladwell

“…Within Phase 1, we used secondary data, insight-work, a narrative review, participatory workshops, and interviews in a pluralistic style to map the system-representing physical activity. …”
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Nexus of green human resource management and sustainable corporate performance: the mediating roles of green behavior and green commitment by Thanh Tiep Le, Duc Hieu Tham

“…Analysis is conducted utilizing Smart PLS software version 3.3.7, employing partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess both first-level and second-level variables in a two-step process. …”
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Psychodrama: implementation, study design and effectiveness: a systematic review by Jesús Maya, Miriam Pérez-Berbel, Laura Giraldo-Arroyave, Irene Hurtado

“…However, the methodological design of psychodrama needs improvement: RCTs and quasi-experimental designs, larger sample sizes, follow-up evaluations, and effect size measurement. Additionally, structuring interventions and their manualization in specific populations can help establish evidence-based treatments.…”
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Age Differences in the Associations Between Interpersonal Relationships and Short-Form Video Addiction Symptoms: A Network Analysis by Lei H, Zhu C, Wang Y, Shao T, Lu F, Zhang C

“…A network analysis approach was conducted to analyze the data.Results: SFVA3 hard to control and SFVA2 increasing time for satisfaction were the most central symptoms of SFVA in both early and middle adolescence. …”
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Assessment of long-term radiological signs of COVID-19 viral-associated pneumonia in patients with sarcoidosis of the respiratory system by R. B. Amansakhedov, A. Yu. Borisova, L. A. Ergeshova, A. N. Tikhonskaya, R. V. Tarasov, N. L. Karpina

“…It is known that both sarcoidosis of the respiratory organs (SRO) and COVID-19-associated pneumonia involve connective tissue structures in the lungs in pathological processes, which may have similar clinical and radiological manifestations. …”
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Investigation of the impact of heavy metal lead on the geotechnical and environmental properties of marl soils with a special focus on desorption behavior in industrial areas by Mohammad Amiri, Atefeh Ghasemi

“…SEM images showed a transition from fibrous and needle-like structures to aggregated and granular forms with increasing lead concentration, which directly influenced the increase in permeability (from 3.5 × 10⁻⁷ cm/s to 4.97 × 10⁻⁶ cm/s) and the reduction in Atterberg limits (liquid limit decreased from 40 % to 25 %, and plastic limit decreased from 21 % to 14 %). …”
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Novel Genetic Variants for Cartilage Thickness and Hip Osteoarthritis. by Martha C Castaño-Betancourt, Dan S Evans, Yolande F M Ramos, Cindy G Boer, Sarah Metrustry, Youfang Liu, Wouter den Hollander, Jeroen van Rooij, Virginia B Kraus, Michelle S Yau, Braxton D Mitchell, Kenneth Muir, Albert Hofman, Michael Doherty, Sally Doherty, Weiya Zhang, Robert Kraaij, Fernando Rivadeneira, Elizabeth Barrett-Connor, Rose A Maciewicz, Nigel Arden, Rob G H H Nelissen, Margreet Kloppenburg, Joanne M Jordan, Michael C Nevitt, Eline P Slagboom, Deborah J Hart, Floris Lafeber, Unnur Styrkarsdottir, Eleftheria Zeggini, Evangelos Evangelou, Tim D Spector, Andre G Uitterlinden, Nancy E Lane, Ingrid Meulenbelt, Ana M Valdes, Joyce B J van Meurs

“…To reduce heterogeneity, we here examined cartilage thickness, one of the structural components of joint health. We conducted a genome-wide association study of minimal joint space width (mJSW), a proxy for cartilage thickness, in a discovery set of 13,013 participants from five different cohorts and replication in 8,227 individuals from seven independent cohorts. …”
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Automatic Blob Detection Method for Cancerous Lesions in Unsupervised Breast Histology Images by Vincent Majanga, Ernest Mnkandla, Zenghui Wang, Donatien Koulla Moulla

“…Initially, this approach prepares and pre-processes data through various augmentation methods to increase the dataset size. …”
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Plank Variations and Surface Instability: A Study on Core Muscle Activation in Males and Females by Gyubum Choi, Jinhong Choi, Bokyeong Kim, Hanbee Jeong, Sujin Kim

“…Background: During daily activities, stability is maintained to enhance the function of muscles surrounding the lumbopelvic and hip structures. The core muscles such as the rectus abdominis (RA), external oblique (EO), and internal oblique (IO) responsible for this stability. …”

Preclinical dose assessment of cyberknife with small animal intracranial irradiation using a 3D printed mouse phantom by Xiaoxia Liu, Xiongxiong Ai, Luwei Qiu, Haoxin Jin, Minghao Sun, Guanghai Mei, Xing Di

“…A 3D-printed mouse phantom was fabricated using clear resin and glass-filled polyamide (PA3200 GF) for tissue-bone-equivalent structures and modified to accommodate both EBT3 film and thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD). …”
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Revisiting Afghanistan's Drug Policy: A Policy Analysis of Eradication, Harm Reduction, and Economic Dependencies by Mohammad Qais Azizi, Mohammad Faisal Wardak, Edris Afzali, Ali Rahimi, Jerico Bautista Ogaya, Enayatollah Ejaz, Basir Ahmad Hasin, Mohammad Masudi, Don Eliseo Lucero‐Prisno III

“…A balanced, context‐sensitive policy mix offers the best prospect of reducing drug‐related harm while addressing the structural drivers that have long frustrated Afghan counter‐narcotics efforts.…”
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Impact of twin shield tunnel construction on the deformation of bridge pile groups beneath multiple bridges: a case study by Lan Deng, Jizhixian Liu, Chenze Huang, Shan Yang, Junzhou Huang, Junzhou Huang, Cai Wu

“…However, tunnel excavation significantly affects the surrounding soil and elevated bridge pile foundations, potentially leading to complex mechanical responses and safety risks for structures. Although prior studies have examined the impact of tunnels on pile foundations, systematic research on the deformation patterns of pile groups remains limited. …”
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Linkage study of voltage-gated potassium channels in familial mesial temporal lobe epilepsy Análise de ligação dos canais de potássio voltagem-dependente na epilepsia de lobo tempo... by Cláudia Vianna Maurer-Morelli, Rafael Breglio Marchesini, Rodrigo Secolin, Neide Ferreira Santos, Eliane Kobayashi, Fernando Cendes, Iscia Lopes-Cendes

“…In the present study, linkage data showed no evidence that VGKC are involved in the determination of HA in FMTLE.…”
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Investigation into investment risks and mitigation strategies for Chinese energy companies in Belt and road countries: a case study of Russia by XiangRu Ma, Ekaterina V. Nezhnikova

“…The research highlights that a combination of financial hedging strategies, diplomatic engagement, and adaptive investment structures enhances the long-­term sustainability of Chinese energy projects in Russia. …”
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Advances in sustainable additive manufacturing: a systematic review for construction industry to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions by Oluwole Joseph Oladunni, Oluwole Joseph Oladunni, Carman K. M. Lee, Idowu David Ibrahim, Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju

“…Background and ObjectiveAdditive Manufacturing (AM), driven by digital 3D design data, is a transformative technology that holds significant potential to revolutionize the construction industry. …”
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Fracture Resistance and Initial Penetration Time of a Novel Zirconia Crown Design for Simplifying Future Endodontic Treatment: An In Vitro Study by Mohammed Mashyakhy, Hafiz Ahmed Adawi

“…<b>Methods</b>: This study involved the design and testing of 60 zirconia crowns, divided into three groups (20 crowns each) to compare different structural designs. Group 1 (Control) used a conventional full zirconia crown. …”
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