Research on temporal-spatial distribution differences and formation mechanisms of NPP in the Lanzhou section of the yellow river mainstream by Jin Ma, Xuan Yang, Xiaodan Li, Lide Zhang, Jiaojiao Lei, Lina Wang, Xuelu Liu

“…But NPP per area is dominated with lower grades and presents a slowly increasing, especially in the North Mountain, the area with lower altitude and having stronger human activities. (2) The average NPP of the South Mountain from 2000 to 2020 was 202.01 gC·m⁻²·a⁻¹, while that of the North Mountain was 118.69 gC·m⁻²·a⁻¹. Analyses of total quantity differences, grade distribution differences, temporal variation differences, and seasonal differences all indicated that the Vegetation NPP of South Mountain was superior to that of the North Mountain; (3) This differentiation was influenced by a combination of natural factors (topographic factors, climatic factors, vegetation coverage) and human activities (land use types); (4) The geographical detector results further confirmed that NDVI was the most significant factor influencing NPP (q-value of 0.654938 for the southern mountains and 0.466094 for the northern mountains), and the interaction between NDVI and temperature had the most significant impact on NPP. …”
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Prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors among university students using the newly developed Student Lifestyle and Obesity Risk Questionnaire (SLORQ): a cross-sectional st... by Mohamed K. Seyam

“…Results Following data collection, statistical analyses revealed that the prevalence of obesity was 15% (n = 136), with 40% classified as overweight. …”
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Effect and Underlying Mechanism of Degree of Gelatinization of Potato Starch on Emulsion Stability by LIAO Jinxian, ZHAO Ruixuan, LIU Qiannan, LIU Wei, LIU Shucheng, WEI Shuai, HU Honghai

“…Laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) observations and rheological analyses of the emulsions showed that the strength of the gel structure was closely correlated to the interaction among oil droplets. …”
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Predictors of modern contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania: Insights from a nationwide survey by Immaculata P. Kessy, Elihuruma Eliufoo, Victoria Godfrey, Mussa Bago, Azan Nyundo, Mtoro J. Mtoro

“…Establishing specific interventions to improve coverage and uptake of modern contraceptives could help to address inequalities in modern contraceptive use among AGYW in Tanzania.…”
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Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessments by Isa Oalekan Elegbede, Saud. M Al Jufaili, Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho, Babalola Tesleem, Awe Folalu Adekunle, Olarinmoye Oluwatosin Modupe, Salisu Monsuru Adekunle, Adedeji-Adenola Halimat

“…The study examines the relationships between demographic variables, health-related indicators, and certification program participation using multivariate analyses, including Chi-square and standard logistic regression models. …”
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The impact of deep brain stimulation payment adjustments on healthcare utilization in Shanghai, China: a regression discontinuity analysis of health insurance claims by Qian Xing, Tianchi Chen, Hongfei Hu, Da He, Wei Wang, Yue Yin, Haiyin Wang

“…This study uses DBS, a high-value medical product, as an example to quantify the causal effect of insurance coverage changes on healthcare utilization, informing global value-based payment strategies. …”
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Chronic diseases and catastrophic health expenditures in elderly Chinese households: a cohort study by Xueying Yao, Dandan Wang, Tiantian Zhang, Qian Wang

“…Methods A total of 6,483 older adults obtained from four waves (2013, 2015, 2018, 2020) of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were analysed (elderly household without CHE at baseline were included). …”
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Socioeconomic risk markers of leprosy in high-burden countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Julia Moreira Pescarini, Agostino Strina, Joilda Silva Nery, Lacita Menezes Skalinski, Kaio Vinicius Freitas de Andrade, Maria Lucia F Penna, Elizabeth B Brickley, Laura C Rodrigues, Mauricio Lima Barreto, Gerson Oliveira Penna

“…Additionally, ecological studies provided evidence that lower inequality, better human development, increased healthcare coverage, and cash transfer programs are linked with lower leprosy risks. …”
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Factors Influencing Nonrenewal of Health Insurance Membership in Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of Ashanti Region, Ghana by Kwawukume Mawumenyo Aku, Kofi Akohene Mensah, Peter Twum, Peter Agyei-Baffour, Daniel Opoku, Joseph Kwasi Brenyah

“…Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine sociodemographic factors, household factors, and systemic factors influencing the nonrenewal of health insurance status. …”
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Drivers of Insect Diversity and Community Turnover in Protected Tropical Deciduous Forests of Mexico by Pilar Benites, Antonio García‐Bautista, Natalia Bautista‐Briseño, Flavio E. Zárate‐Hernández, Ek del‐Val, Antonio Hernández‐López, Enrique Ramírez‐García, Diana P. Zavala‐de la Rosa, Alfried P. Vogler, Alejandro Zaldívar‐Riverón

“…Nonmetric multidimensional scaling (NMDS), fourth‐corner model, and zeta diversity analyses revealed a complex, multi‐factorial community turnover driven by seasonal fluctuations and varying disturbance levels. …”
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Community perceptions of community health worker effectiveness: Contributions to health behaviour change in an urban health district in South Africa by L S Thomas, Y Pillay, E Buch

“…Frequencies and descriptive analyses were used to report on the main study outcomes of community acceptance and satisfaction. …”
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Exploring factors influencing awareness and knowledge of human papillomavirus in Chinese college students: A cross-sectional study by Xian Chen, Ting Xu, Jinfeng Wu, Cuihua Sun, Xue Han, Dan Wang, Zhengxian Zhang, Chengping Qiao, Xiaoxiang Tao

“…Cervical cancer remains a significant health burden in China, characterized by high incidence and mortality rates, which are exacerbated by low Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage, leading to substantial loss of productivity, emotional suffering, and family strain. …”
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The therapeutic effect of Berberine on rodent models of kidney injury: a systematic review and meta - analysis by Weixiong Xu, ChaoLan Fang, Ming Jian Jiang

“…To ensure comprehensive coverage, an exhaustive literature search was conducted across reputable databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Ovid, and Embase. …”
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Ozone patterns in Maceió: Insights into seasonal and geographic varibility by Amaury de Souza, Celina M. Takemura, Deniz Özonur, Elias Silva de Medeiros, Ivana Pobocikova, Janice F. Leivas, José Francisco de Oliveira-Júnior, Kelvy Rosalvo Alencar Cardoso, Marcel Carvalho Abreu, Wagner Alessandro Pansera, Jose Roberto Zenteno Jimenez, Sneha Gautam

“…The study's limited statistical sensitivity and geographic coverage highlight the necessity of further research on factors influencing ozone distribution and its broader environmental and health implications.…”
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Studying pollen representation of vegetation and plant richness from Pampean coastal dunes (Argentina, South America): exploring from local to landscape quantitative linkages by Carolina Vásquez, Gonzalo Sottile, Victor Merino-Campos, Silvina Stutz

“…Landscape-scale heterogeneity up to 2000 m was mapped and classified in landscape units. Multivariate analyses were used to classify pollen samples and compare them to landscape unit coverage (%). …”
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SSAT: Sensor-Satellite Auto-Correlation Transformer for Enhanced Aerosol Optical Depth Prediction by Maoquan Zhang, Bisser Raytchev, Juan Cuesta, Farouk Lemmouchi, Maithili Karle, Daniel Andrade

“…Satellite-derived aerosol optical depth (AOD) observations are highly valuable to describe the horizontal distribution of aerosols, but are hampered by spatial data gaps and limited temporal coverage (typically once a day). The synergism of these measurements with chemistry-transport models (CTM) may be used to overcome these limitations. …”
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Patients’ and family members’ knowledge, attitudes and perceived family support for SMBG in type 2 diabetes: a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis by Jun Lu, Xiaohong Li, Qian Zhao, Ying Guo, Xinying Yu, Yuheng Feng, Yuxi Zhao

“…Combined effects were analysed by a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) using fsQCA V.3.0. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis of additional local prostate radio therapy in metastatic prostate cancer from a medicare perspective by Kristina K. M. Kramer, Nina-Sophie Schmidt-Hegemann, Thilo Westhofen, Marco Foglar, Jens Ricke, C. Benedikt Westphalen, Marcus Unterrainer, Wolfgang G. Kunz, Dirk Mehrens

“…Costs for treatment and adverse events were derived from Medicare coverage. Utilities for health states were derived from public databases and literature. …”
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Rural women's preferences for cervical cancer screening via HPV self-sampling: a discrete choice experiment study in chidamoyo, Hurungwe District, ZimbabweAJOG Global Reports at a... by Mathias Dzobo, MSc, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, PhD, Michael Strauss, MSc, Tivani Mashamba-Thompson, PhD

“…These insights could guide the design of patient-centric interventions to ensure high uptake and increased screening coverage.…”
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Development of a Novel mRNA Vaccine Against Pathotypes Causing Widespread Shigellosis Endemic: An In-Silico Immunoinformatic Approach by Abdur Razzak, Otun Saha, Khandokar Fahmida Sultana, Mohammad Ruhul Amin, Abdullah bin Zahid, Afroza Sultana, Uditi Paul Bristi, Sultana Rajia, Nikkon Sarker, Md Mizanur Rahaman, Newaz Mohammed Bahadur, Foysal Hossen

“…Computational analyses predicted vaccine’s favorable antigenicity, solubility, and stability, while molecular docking and dynamic simulations demonstrated strong binding affinity and stability with Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4), indicating potential for robust immune activation. …”
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