Global biogeography and projection of antimicrobial toxin genes by Ya Liu, Yu Geng, Yiru Jiang, Jingyu Sun, Peng Li, Yue-zhong Li, Zheng Zhang

“…Most ATG clusters were rare within habitats but were shared among habitats. Compared with those in animal-associated habitats, ATG clusters in human-associated habitats exhibit greater diversity and a greater proportion of sharing with natural habitats. …”
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Identifying unrecognised risks to life from debris flows by M. Bloomberg, T. Davies, E. Moltchanova, T. Robinson, D. Palmer

“…Here, we use published models to (1) estimate the threshold annual recurrence interval (ARI) for debris flows in a catchment, below which there is an unacceptable annual risk to life for the occupants of any dwellings, and (2) identify the “window of non-recognition” where debris flows are sufficiently infrequent within a catchment that it is not recognised as susceptible yet frequent enough that the risk to life exceeds the acceptability threshold.…”
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Recent advances in applications of green nanocomposites in enhanced oil recovery: a comprehensive review of different characterization methods and effective parameters by Meysam Hemmati, Yaser Ahmadi

“…The bold features in EOR by NCs are their micro sizes that enabled them to travel easier within pore throats, as well as their high reactivity to change parameters impact on mobilization of trapped oil in tight pores. …”
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Enhancing student nurses’ ethical skills via simulation-based learning: barriers and opportunities by Richard M. Rasesemola, Manoko P. T. Molabe

“…For those nurse educators who are facilitating ethics within their curriculum, their strategies and practices are inefficient due to lack of resources. …”
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The healthcare burden of isolated aortic valve insufficiency by Ibrahim Sultan, Michael Ryan, Candace Gunnarsson, Natalie Heidrich, Prashanth Vallabhajosyula

“…Almost half of AAI patients were estimated to develop symptoms within 5 years post-diagnosis. SAI outcomes were consistently higher across all measured outcomes. …”
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Frequency and Associated Factors of Post-dural Puncture Headache at a Tertiary Care Hospital of Southern Punjab, Pakistan by Maria Jabeen, Sohaib Hassan, Aneeqa Saad, Sohail Safdar

“… Background: Post-dural puncture headache is characterized as a headache that develops within five days following a lumbar puncture. Its onset is influenced by several contributing factors. …”
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Stability of parenteral drugs in hospital circuit by Sarah BOUAMEUR, Aicha BRAHMI, Mimouna BOUNAB, Aicha KHELLIFI

“…Conclusion- These studies showed the importance of having a quality assurance system within the hospital, which will ensure the application of good hospital pharmacy practices and thus guarantee the drug’s stability and efficacy, particularly for liquid parenteral forms. …”
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Individual and Society in Lu Xun's Works: A Journey from Tradition to Modernism by Ali Kiriktaş

“…After recognizing the decay within Chinese society, Lu Xun decided to abandon his medical studies in favor of literature, emphasizing that if society is corrupt, minds must be treated before bodies. …”
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Treatment Patterns for Patients on Overactive Bladder Therapy: A Retrospective Statistical Analysis Using Canadian Claims Data by Adrian Wagg, Demitri Diles, Todd Berner

“…Approximately 91% discontinued OAB medication within the four-year follow-up period. The discontinuation rate was similar between men and women. …”
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Polarity-JaM: an image analysis toolbox for cell polarity, junction and morphology quantification by Wolfgang Giese, Jan Philipp Albrecht, Olya Oppenheim, Emir Bora Akmeriç, Julia Kraxner, Deborah Schmidt, Kyle Harrington, Holger Gerhardt

“…Abstract Cell polarity involves the asymmetric distribution of cellular components such as signalling molecules and organelles within a cell, alterations in cell morphology and cell-cell contacts. …”
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Lesbianism: Deconstructing the Christian church and social hierarchies in South Africa by L. Joubert

“…I will use Michel Foucault’s philosophy on discourse and power as a theoretical underpinning to examine the preconceived concept of a fixed social hierarchy within the Christian church and society. The paper focuses on the biblical discourses that underlie lesbian identity. …”
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Developing sustainable internal communications systems in the entrepreneurial environment: Empirical and statistical analysis by Sančanin Branislav, Penjišević Aleksandra

“…Such a lack of honest and open communication within the organization made the flow of information difficult or nonexistent. …”
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Orthodontic retention protocol among Kurdistan Region of Iraq orthodontists by Mahmoud Kanan Mohsin, Zana Qadir Omer, Rebin Ali Mohammed Amin

“…Results: Bonded retainer was the most common retainer for both maxillary (48.57%) and mandibular (65.71%) arches. 28.54% of the orthodontist ended bonded retention within 2 years, while 37% of orthodontists continued retention for more than 2 years. 77.14 % of participants advised to wear the removable appliances on a full-time basis during the first 6 months. …”
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Physical experimental simulation of unconventional reservoir formation process for carboniferous in Hudson Oilfield, Tarim Basin by Rujun Wang, Yongliang Tang, Wei Zhou, Daiyu Zhou, Zangyuan Wu, Guangqiang Shao

“…Abstract This study conducts a comprehensive investigation into theformation mechanisms of unconventional oil reservoirs within the Carboniferous strata of the Hudson Oilfield in the Tarim Basin. …”
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Chronic glomerulonephritis of the mixed type in patient with HBV-infection (<i>Clinical case</i>) by V. S. Adonyeva, A. B. Botchkarev, O. S. Saurina

“…Patients with renal involvement within the framework of chronic НВV-infection require antiviral therapy by nucleoside analogues, their high antiviral activity is demonstrated by presented clinical case.…”
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Thermo-mechanical analysis of free convection in an octagonal cavity with adjustable active walls and flexible separator by Mohamed Boujelbene, Awatef Abidi, S. A. M. Mehryan, Sultan Alshehery, Ahmad Hajjar, Nehad Ali Shah, Ibrahim Mahariq, Nidhal Ben Khedher

“…Abstract This study investigates free convective within an octagonal cavity, which is partitioned into two compartments by a flexible separator. …”
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The trust paradox: An exploration of consumer psychology and behavior in cross-border shopping using E-commerce mobile applications by Kuo-Jui Liu, Shang-Liang Chen, Ho-Chuan Huang, Mon-Long Gan

“…The findings emphasize the pivotal role of satisfaction as a mediating variable, which effectively mitigates uncertainty and enhances behavioral intention within the cross-border shopping context. Furthermore, the research identifies a “trust-risk paradox,” wherein increased trust does not invariably lead to a reduction in perceived risk, thereby challenging conventional theoretical assumptions. …”
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The population structure and habitat use of resident of Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) in Wu River (Southwest China) by Canshi Hu

“…This study provided the first report on the structure of the resident population and the habitat used during the post-breeding period at a tributary of the Wu River in Guizhou Province, Southwest China, which was one of the recently identified breeding sites within the traditional wintering range. Results A total of 36 Mandarin ducks were recorded among 15 sites, and the mean population density was estimated to be 3.51 ± 3.06 ind.…”
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An Algorithm to Analyze Cost Heterogeneity using Counterfactual Scenarios in Endovascular versus Open Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Predicting Costs for Subsequent Patients by Christopher A. Jones, Peter W. Callas, Robert W. Everett, Richard A. Galbraith, Richie Spitsberg, Jeffrey J. Petrozzino, Michael J. DeSarno, Andrew C. Stanley

“…Predictors of UQC for EVAR were: presence of iliac aneurysm(s), coronary artery bypass graft surgery or percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty within the past 5 years, ejection fraction ≤30%, absence of beta blockers, creatinine ≥1.5mg/dL, and current use of tobacco (area under ROC = 0.784). …”
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Public health implications of Bovine Cysticercosis from Cattle slaughtered at Dilla Municipal abattoir, Southern Ethiopia by Fikadu Tesfaye, Jemere Bekele, Mesele Abera, Nebyou Moje Hawas

“… A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2013 to June 2014 to estimate the prevalence of Cysticercosis from abattoir survey and Taeniasis within the society found in and surrounding Dilla town. …”
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