Effects of “Grain for Green” program on soil hydraulic properties: A meta-analysis by Jiao Yang, Huan Ma, Rongfei Zhang, Wei Ji

“…Among the input variables, soil organic matter content (SOM) explained the largest proportion (39.55 %), followed by plantation type (36.97 %), bulk density (BD) (17.77 %), sand content (2.19 %) and it can be implied that the GGP plays an important positive role in soil hydraulic properties probably because soil organic matter content increased in GGP. …”
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Development and validation of a risk score to predict adverse birth outcomes using maternal characteristics in northwest Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study by Rahel Mulatie Anteneh, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Ayenew Molla Lakew, Sefineh Fenta Feleke

“…The model's accuracy was assessed using density plots, discrimination, and calibration. The developed model was assessed for internal validity using bootstrapping techniques and evaluated for clinical utility using decision curve analysis across various threshold probabilities.ResultsPremature rupture of Membrane, number of fetuses, residence, pregnancy-induced hypertension, antepartum hemorrhage, hemoglobin level, and labor onset remained in the final multivariable prediction model. …”
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Degradation of Glyphosate in Water by Electro-Oxidation on Magneli Phase: Application to a Nanofiltration Concentrate by Wiyao Maturin Awesso, Ibrahim Tchakala, Sophie Tingry, Geoffroy Lesage, Julie Mendret, Akpénè Amenuvevega Dougna, Eddy Petit, Valérie Bonniol, Mande Seyf-Laye Alfa-Sika, Marc Cretin

“…This study evaluates the efficiency of sub-stoichiometric Ti₄O₇ titanium oxide anodes for the electrochemical degradation of glyphosate, a persistent herbicide classified as a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization. …”
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Quantifying solid volume of stacked eucalypt timber using detection-segmentation and diameter distribution models by Gianmarco Goycochea Casas, Zool Hilmi Ismail, Mathaus Messias Coimbra Limeira, Carlos Pedro Boechat Soares, José Marinaldo Gleriani, Daniel Henrique Brada Binoti, Carlos Alberto Araújo Júnior, Mohd Ibrahim Shapiai, Leonardo Ippolito Rodrigues, Tassius Menezes Araújo, Helio Garcia Leite

“…We used stem diameter distribution models to estimate total stack volume based on log counts and probability densities. This approach ensures high accuracy and efficiency, significantly reducing the time and effort required for volume estimation. …”
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Performances of methane-powered crawler tractor tested in stationary and field conditions by D. Assandri, E. Cavallo, M. Tamagnone, N. Pampuro

“…Although the methane engine consistently matched the diesel engine’s power output in all test scenarios, it demonstrated lower efficiency, probably due to methane’s reduced volumetric energy density. …”
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The Clinical Implications of Inappropriate Therapy in Community-Onset Urinary Tract Infections and the Development of a Bayesian Hierarchical Weighted-Incidence Syndromic Combinati... by Adolfo Gómez-Quiroz, Brenda Berenice Avila-Cardenas, Judith Carolina De Arcos-Jiménez, Leonardo Perales-Guerrero, Pedro Martínez-Ayala, Jaime Briseno-Ramirez

“…A total of 11 monotherapies and 18 combination therapies were tested against 15 pathogens, with posterior coverage probabilities and 95% highest density intervals (HDIs) used to assess coverage. …”
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Waist circumference and glycaemia are strong predictors of progression to diabetes in individuals with prediabetes in sub-Saharan Africa: 4-year prospective cohort study in Malawi. by Wisdom P Nakanga, Amelia C Crampin, Joseph Mkandawire, Louis Banda, Rob C Andrews, Andrew T Hattersley, Moffat J Nyirenda, Lauren R Rodgers

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of diabetes and the predictors of progression in a population-based cohort with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) in Malawi. …”
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Formation of extracellular traps by circulating neutrophils and monocytes in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a study of new citrullinated autoantigen by S. A. Bedina, E. E. Mozgovaya, A. S. Trofimenko, S. S. Spitsyna, M. A. Mamus

“…Circulating neutrophils and monocytes were isolated with one-step density gradient centrifugation using three layers of ficoll-amidotrizoate gradient. …”
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Comparison of the Effect of Different Percentages of Sesame Oil and Soybean Oil on Growth Performance, the Weight of Internal Organs, and Serum Biochemical Parameters in Japanese q... by Maryam Karimi-Dehkordi, Forogh Mohammadi, Majid Gholami-Ahangaran

“…Serum biochemical parameters included total protein, albumin, globulin, triglyceride, cholesterol, LDL (low-density lipoprotein), and HDL (high-density lipoprotein). …”
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Balance correlations, agentic zeros, and networks: The structure of 192 years of war and peace. by David Dekker, David Krackhardt, Patrick Doreian, Pavel N Krivitsky

“…Two major advantages of balance correlations are: direct comparison between any two correlations over time, even if network sizes and densities differ; and the evaluation of specific balanced and unbalanced behaviors and predictions. …”
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Why inorganic salts decrease the TiO2 photocatalytic efficiency by Chantal Guillard, Eric Puzenat, Hinda Lachheb, Ammar Houas, Jean-Marie Herrmann

“…Methylene Blue (MB) has been chosen as a model molecule to evaluate the impact of inorganic salts, present in textile waste waters, on the adsorption properties and on the photocatalytic efficiency of TiO2. …”
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PCSK9 Inhibitors in Clinical Practice: Experience of a Specialized Lipid Center by A. V. Blokhina, A. I. Ershova, A. S. Limonova, O. V. Kopylova, A. N. Meshkov, O. M. Drapkina

“…Cardiovascular risk (CVR) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) target levels were evaluated in accordance with the Russian guidelines for the diagnostics and correction of dyslipidemias 2020.Results. …”
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Development and validation of a novel clinical-radiological-pathological scoring system for preoperative prediction of extraprostatic extension in prostate cancer: a multicenter re... by Liqin Yang, Pengfei Jin, Ximing Wang, Zhiping Li, Huijing Xu, Yongsheng Zhang, Feng Cui

“…Methods This retrospective study included 667 PCa patients divided into a derivation cohort and two validation cohorts. Evaluated parameters comprised prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD), curvilinear contact length (CCL), lesion longest diameter (LD), National Cancer Institute EPE grade (NCI_EPE), International Society of Urological Pathology grade (ISUP), and other relevant variables. …”
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Construction and validation of the diagnostic model for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease among the non-obese population by WANG Yufeng, HU Minxuan, LI Yuntao, ZHU Kexin, JI Guozhong, YUAN Yuan

“…CCA demonstrated strong agreement between predicted and actual probabilities, and DCA indicated favorable net benefits of the model. …”
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Comparison of different intervention thresholds for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis: a cross-sectional study by Kanchalee Puksun, Chatlert Pongchaiyakul, Rattapol Pakchotanon, Pongthorn Narongroeknawin, Pornsawan Leosuthamas, Thunyawarin Arunthanachaikul, Sumapa Chaiamnuay

“…This study aimed to evaluate the performance of intervention thresholds in treating GIO under various guidelines. …”
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Genetic Spectrum of Lithuanian Familial Hypercholesterolemia Patients by Urte Aliosaitiene, Rimante Cerkauskiene, Aleksandras Laucevicius, Migle Vilniskyte, Viktoras Sutkus, Antanas Mainelis, Birute Burnyte, Jurate Barysiene, Zaneta Petrulioniene

“…Background and aims: Although familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common congenital cause of elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated worldwide due to its inherent genetic heterogeneity. …”
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Electron microscopic changes in the nasal membrane of patients with COVID-19 depending on the clinical form and the period of the disease by E. V. Kryukov, K. V. Zhdanov, K. V. Kozlov, V. Yu. Kravtsov, O. V. Mal’tsev, V. S. Sukachev, P. I. Miklush, M. O. Sokolova, V. V. Sharabkhanov, R. I. Glushakov, V. V. Dvoryanchikov, R. R. Achba, D. V. Trishkin, I. I. Azarov

“…In this study, the elements of the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2 virus in the cells of the respiratory epithelium of the nose in patients with COVID-19 were evaluated using electron microscopy for the purpose of detecting the peculiarities of viral activity depending on the form and period of disease. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of using atorvastatin, simvastatin, ezetimibe, alirocumab, evolocumab, inclisiran in adults with very high cardiovascular risk under the preferential dr... by T. O. Bessonova, P. A. Mukhortova, R. A. Teryan, A. D. Bagdasarov, N. Z. Musina

“…The outcomes used were quality-adjusted life years (QALY), life years gained (LYG), and probabilities of various individual and combined CV events. …”
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Meloidogyne marylandi is Involved in, but not the Primary Cause of Creeping Bentgrass Decline of Putting Greens in Southern California by Ploeg A. T., Witte H., Subbotin S. A., Tandingan De Ley I., Smith Becker J., Becker J. O.

“…Penn A-4, even at very high J2 inoculation densities. It is highly probable that other biotic and abiotic factors contributed to the observed putting green damage.…”
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Quorum sensing inhibition activity of marine Gammaproteobacteria by Veronica Rossetto, Cesar Augusto Stramosk, Thiago Meinicke de Melo, André Oliveira de Souza Lima, Marcus Adonai Castro da Silva

“… Quorum sensing (QS) is a communication mechanism between bacteria, mediated by signals released at high cell densities, which regulates bioluminescence, virulence, and biofilm formation. …”
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