Evaluation of Changes in Macular Perfusion Detected by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography following 3 Intravitreal Monthly Bevacizumab Injections for Diabetic Macular Edema i... by Ayman G. Elnahry, Ahmed A. Abdel-Kader, Karim A. Raafat, Khaled Elrakhawy

“…Using univariate and multivariate analysis, the pretreatment FD, VD, and skeleton VD at each capillary layer significantly negatively correlated with the change in FD, VD, and skeleton VD at the corresponding capillary layer, respectively p<0.05. …”
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Socio-economic assessment of drought impacts in Lesotho: implications for early action by Relebohile Agnes Mojaki, Makoala Vitalis Marake, Evan Easton-Calabria, Joalane Rethabile Marunye, Erin Coughlan de Perez

“…Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research approach was adopted where this paper carried out consultations in three agroecological zones, i.e. Southern Lowlands, Northern Lowlands and Mountains of Lesotho. …”
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Migration Characteristics of Boring Mud in Roadway Floor Anchor Wire Hole and Test in Coal Mine by Hui Zhang, Weihai Han, Youlin Xu, Mengzhi Zhu, Zhanyang Liu, Zhenfeng Wang

“…Given the difficulty in drilling the anchor holes in the roadway floor of the coal mine, the characteristics of slag movement in the process of positive and negative circulation drilling are analyzed. It is concluded that the interaction between the three zones of drilling and slag is the fundamental reason restricting the rapid drilling of the anchor cable hole in the floor, and it is proposed that the pump reverse circulation drilling can effectively prevent the formation of the three zones of drilling and slag. …”
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Rapidly Progressive Pulmonary Apical Fibrosis and Parenchymal Destruction in a Patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis by Hasan Ulusoy, Nazmiye Tibel Tuna, Aslı Tanrivermis Sayit

“…His physical examination revealed reduced breath sounds in the upper zones of the right lung. Chest X-ray revealed increased diffuse opacity in the upper zones of the right lung. …”
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Electric Ferry Fleet Peak Charging Power Schedule Optimization Considering the Timetable and Daily Energy Profile by Tomislav Peša, Maja Krčum, Grgo Kero, Joško Šoda

“…The ferry port and daily operations located near or in urban zones negatively impact the nearby environment. The electrification of ferries contributes to reducing the negative environmental impact. …”
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Effects of Land Use/Cover Change on the Ecosystem Service Values in the Greater Bay Area of China Accounting for Spatiotemporal Complexity by Yingying Liu, Yalan Shi, Chunyu Liu

“…With the rapid development of the economy, the land use/cover change (LUCC) in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) has undergone tremendous changes, which have had directly negative effects on ecosystem functions and services. …”
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Offshore: Economic Deterrent or Necessity by I. B. Turuev

“…Taking in consideration the above and also the existence of specific international agreements concerning the avoidance of double taxation and offshore zones, the banner of the latter appears to be quite difficult and would divest the global economy of an important segment of global economic growth. …”
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Optical coherence tomography angiography reveals abnormal retinal vascular density and perfusion in patients with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy: a cross-sectional study by Lujie Zhang, Yongqiu Yu, Ting Liu, Chongyi Li, Liang Tan, Shuiqian Wen

“…We compared the foveal avascular zone area, vascular density and perfusion area at the superficial vascular complex (SVC) and deep vascular complex (DVC) of the peripapillary and macular between the groups. …”
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Assessment of clinical outcomes and prognostic factors following membrane peeling in idiopathic epiretinal membrane using EIFL staging system: an optical coherence tomography angio... by Juan Li, Fangyuan Cheng, Zhaohui Li, Liang Wang

“…OCTA was used to measure retinal thickness(RT), foveal avascular zone (FAZ)-related parameters and superficial and deep capillary plexus (SCP and DCP) layers using 6 × 6 mm scans before, 1 month and 3 months after surgery. …”
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Lessons learnt from community preparedness for Mount Merapi and Mount Marapi eruption disasters by Istijono Bambang, Fauzi, Al Giffari Muhammad, Hadiyansyah Dian, Andriani, Silmi Surjandari Niken, Prastiyo Anggih, de Luna Era Marlon

“…Recommendations include more intensive cooperation, educational initiatives, and strategic relocation from high-risk zones to effectively protect vulnerable communities.…”
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Isolation and Identification of Marine Bacteria in Raja Ampat Islands West Papua Producing Antibacterial Against Salmonella typhi and Staphylococcus aureus by Dede Mahdiyah, Muhammad Rifqi Dharmawan, Noval Noval

“…Seven bacterial isolates were obtained, all identified as Gram-negative bacilli. The secondary metabolites of these marine bacteria demonstrated antibacterial activity against both S. typhi and S. aureus, with inhibition zones of 8.50 mm and 8.46 mm, respectively. …”
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The contribution of hydroisostasy to modern changes in sea level and vertical displacements of the solid surface of the Earth in the Far Eastern seas by Bulgakov, Rustam F.

“…As a result of the conducted modeling, it was shown that the climatic rise in sea level is restrained by the negative contribution of hydroisostasy in geodynamically active zones.…”
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Water conservation assessment and its influencing factors identification using the InVEST and random forest model in the northern piedmont of the Qinling Mountains by Song He, Hui Qian, Yuan Liu, Xiaoguang Zhao, Fengmei Su, Huan Ma, Zilong Guan, Tao Zhang

“…Study focus: By combining the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) and random forest model, the current study assessed the water conservation in the NPQM, one of the most significant Earth's critical zone in China, and identified the key factors influencing it. …”
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Exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollution among children under five years old in urban area by A.K.R. Kouao, E.T. N’datchoh, V. Yoboue, S. Silue, H. Attoh, M. Coulibaly, T. Robins

“…Using multivariable models, the results were the number of windows in bedrooms and kitchens located outdoor were negatively correlated with the concentration of indoor PM_2.5. …”
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Late-season source limitation practices to cope with climate change: delaying ripening and improving colour of Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes and wine in a hot and arid climate by Luca Pallotti, Guadalupe Partida, Eve Laroche-Pinel, Vania Lanari, Miguel Pedroza, Luca Brillante

“…However, these methods have not directly been compared in regions with high irradiance and temperature, where berry composition is negatively affected by late fruit exposure. In this two-year Cabernet-Sauvignon trial, we compared the application of pinolene (P) to late shoot topping (T) and late above-bunch zone leaf removal (LR), all performed during the late stages of ripening, with an untreated control (C). …”
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Temperature-Responsive Hybrid Composite with Zero Temperature Coefficient of Resistance for Wearable Thermotherapy Pads by Ji-Yoon Ahn, Dong-Kwan Lee, Min-Gi Kim, Won-Jin Kim, Sung-Hoon Park

“…Furthermore, a thermochromic pigment layer is integrated into the hybrid composite, enabling visual temperature indication across three distinct zones. This bilayer structure not only addresses the TCR challenge but also provides real-time, user-friendly temperature monitoring. …”
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Enhancement of antibacterial activity through phyto‐fabrication of silver nanoparticles with Ficus thonningii aqueous extracts by Dickens A. Ondigo, Were L. L. Munyendo, Dickson Andala, Apollo O. Maima, Josephat M. Mosweta, Kevin W. Odhiambo

“…The Dynamic Light Scattering technique verified F. thonningii encapsulated silver nanoparticles particle size of 57.84 nm with a negative zeta potential (−19.8 mV) as proof of stability. …”
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Identifying clusters of precipitation for the Brazilian Legal Amazon based on magnitude of trends and its correlation with sea surface temperature by Rodrigo Martins Moreira, Bruno César dos Santos, Trent Biggs, Fernando de Sales, Stefan Sieber

“…Utilizing the silhouette method, we determine four distinct clusters representing zones of homogeneous precipitation patterns. Cluster 0 exhibits a significant median increase in precipitation of 3.20 mm year−1 over the period from 1981 to 2020. …”
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Identification of “bottlenecks” in the systems of adaptability in peach cultivars to specific abiotic factors limiting plant growth and development and affecting individual phases... by I. A. Dragavtseva, V. A. Dragavtsev, A. P. Kuznetsova, A. V. Klyukina

“…Recommendations are given to breeders on phase-to-phase breeding of future cultivars: how to protect their production process at each developmental phase from negative effects of low temperatures.…”
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Assessment of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Property of Polyphenol-Rich Chitosan-Pineapple Peel Film by Jyoti Jatav, Ayon Tarafdar, Chakkaravarthi Saravanan, Bhaswati Bhattacharya

“…These alcoholic extracts exhibited significant inhibitory zones against both Gram-positive (Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhimurium) food-borne bacterial strains. …”
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