A Framework for Integrating an Ecological Environment Process and Ecological Security Pattern in a Prefecture-Level City in China by Tingshuang Zhang, Sixue Shi, Miao Liu, Chunlin Li, Hongyan Yin, Yan Du

“…Synthetical eco-environmental problems’ treatment is a new stage for certain pollutant control or ecological restoration. Traditional urban planners have focused more on social–economic development but less on eco-environmental considerations. …”
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Induction hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy followed by surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma with massive portal vein tumor thrombosis: a case series of 20 patients by Yuta Kimura, Yukio Tokumitsu, Yoshitaro Shindo, Hiroto Matsui, Satoshi Matsukuma, Issei Saeki, Taro Takami, Takahiro Yamasaki, Tatsuya Ioka, Hiroaki Nagano

“…Postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo grade III or more) were observed in three cases, and median postoperative hospital stay was 15.5 days. …”
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Adhesion properties of polyimide coated stacks: An in-depth analysis of the cross-sectional nanoindentation method by Moritz Hartleb, Peter Imrich, Johannes Zechner, Thomas Walter, Manuel Petersmann, Golta Khatibi

“…The results and evaluability of individual experiments were strongly affected by the geometry of the indenter tip and the distance of indentation to the interface, while other internal control parameters of the nanoindenter were more relevant for ease of the experimental procedure. …”
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Application of prodigiosin pigment extracted from Serratia marcescens as a functional feed additive for improving quail performance and health by Mahmoud Alagawany, Fayiz M. Reda, Hemat K. Mahmoud, Mahmoud M. Azzam, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Seham El-Kassas, Alessandro Di Cerbo, Kasim Sakran Abass, Mahmoud Madkour, Ahmed A. Elolimy

“…The 1st group was fed on the basal diet (BD, 0 mL prodigiosin) only and was considered the control group. Whereas the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th groups were fed on the BD containing 1, 2, 3 and 4 mL prodigiosin/kg diet, respectively. …”
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Physiological and transcriptome analyses provide new insights into the mechanism mediating the enhanced tolerance of melatonin-treated rhododendron plants to heat stress by Yan-xia XU, Jing ZHANG, Zi-yun WAN, Shan-xia HUANG, Hao-chen DI, Ying HE, Song-heng JIN

“…Analyses of morphological characteristics and chlorophyll a fluorescence indicated 200 µmol L–1 was the optimal melatonin concentration for protecting rhododendron plants from heat stress. …”
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Altered spontaneous brain activities in maintenance hemodialysis patients with cognitive impairment and the construction of cognitive function prediction models by Qing Sun, Jiahui Zheng, Yutao Zhang, Xiangxiang Wu, Zhuqing Jiao, Lifang Xu, Haifeng Shi, Tongqiang Liu

“…The study aimed to probe the relationship between spontaneous brain activity and CI by using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) data.Methods Here, 55 MHD patients with CI and 28 healthy controls were recruited. For baseline data, qualitative data were compared between groups using the χ2 test; quantitative data were compared between groups using the independent samples t-test, ANOVA test, Mann–Whitney U-test, or Kruskal–Wallis test. …”
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The Influence of the Addition of Multi-Scale Zirconia on the Properties of Ultra-High-Performance Concretes by Qilin Wang, Haifeng Liu, Yongtao Zhang, Peishuai Chen, Jianwu Gong, Yu Zhong, Ran Gao, Jinnan Lei, Haiyang Yu, Lingya Tang

“…The wet packing density of UHPC exhibits a linear rise with increasing zirconia content, with nano-sized particles exerting a more pronounced effect than their micro-sized counterparts. …”
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Pilot Study of Using Machine Learning to Detect Atherosclerotic Renal Artery Stenosis From Spectral Doppler Waveforms by Haseeb Mukhtar, Seyed Moein Rassoulinejad-Mousavi, Shahriar Faghani, Bradley J. Erickson, Sanjay Misra

“…The exclusion criteria were unavailable preoperative renal DUS images, concomitant fibromuscular dysplasia, more than 1 renal artery on either side, or a previously placed renal artery stent with in-stent restenosis. …”
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Soil Organic Matter Influences Citrus Growth, Nutrient Uptake, and Root System Architecture by Lukas M. Hallman, John-Paul Fox, Joseph P. Paoli, Khalid Hussain, Alan L. Wright, Lorenzo Rossi

“…Florida citrus production faces multiple challenges, including low nutrient retention, low soil organic matter (SOM) and, more importantly, the devastating impacts of citrus greening, which is a bacterial disease that impacts root growth and nutrient uptake. …”
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Chronic urticaria and vitamin D supplementations: a systematic review by Ayesha Siddiqui, Aruna Bai, Haresh Kumar, Yash Roop Mandhwani, Anjali Bai, Priya Bai, Neha kumar, F. N. U. Muskan, Sumaiya Jatoi, Zulfiqar Ali, Abida Parveen

“…Studies included were randomized controlled trials (RCTs), case–control, and observational studies assessing serum vitamin D levels or supplementation in patients with CU. …”
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Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with speech and language therapy in post ischemic stroke aphasia: A systematic review by Isna Imroah Husna, Putri Ma'rifatul Mardiyah, Yanuareza Totti Adyanata, Zahra Roidah Amalia Hasna, Faris Khairuddin Syah, Muhana Fawwazy Ilyas

“…Benefits in specific domains like naming, comprehension, and repetition, as measured by the Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination, were modest and more pronounced during early rehabilitation stages. …”
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Study on the Damage Characteristics of Wheat Kernels under Continuous Compression Conditions by Xiaopeng Liu, Ziang Shi, Yonglin Zhang, Hui Li, Jin Zhou, Hongjun Yang

“…Since smaller wheat kernels are more susceptible to breakage during processing, the peeling pressure (<i>F</i>) within the chamber should be controlled to remain below the average elastic–plastic critical pressure (<i>F_s</i>) of small-sized wheat kernels. …”
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Network Meta-Analysis of Factors Influencing the Carbon Sink Capacity of Urban Park Green Spaces by Yutong JI, Tianyi LIN, Lian LIU, Xiong LI

“…Their SUCRA values rank the highest, reflecting their consistent contribution to carbon sequestration across diverse settings. For instance, controlling the proportions of grasslands and pathways at 20% and 30%, respectively, and optimizing carbon storage while maintaining recreational value. …”
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Impacts of metakaolin and fly ash on the performance of cement-based grouting materials in anchoring engineering by Zhiyuan CHENG, Junpeng YANG, Wei XUE, Daidong WEI, Yimin WANG

“…In this case, the cement-based grouting material delivered the optimal overall performance. The XRD and SEM analyses indicate that metakaolin and fly ash exhibited significant synergistic effects when mixed into the ternary mixtures, as evidenced by a faster hydration rate, a more even distribution of hydration products, and a denser microstructure. …”
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Current status and management strategies of medical waste in Jinshan District， Shanghai by WANG Jinzhen, JIANG Yan, JIANG Yong, YANG Haojie, YANG Guang, FAN Lei, NIE Lianlian, YANG Danhong

“…Additionally, for private and community healthcare institutions, weak links in management should be addressed by establishing medical waste quality control teams, enhancing supervision through digital tools, and optimizing management processes to comprehensively elevate medical waste management.…”
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Evaluation of the Role of Soybean Lecithin, Egg Yolk Lecithin, and Krill Oil in Promoting Ovarian Development in the Female Redclaw Crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus by Chang Xu, Xiaolong Yang, Zhenye Liang, Zongzheng Jiang, Hu Chen, Fenglu Han, Yongyi Jia, Erchao Li

“…The optimal supplementation of lipid nutrients in the diet showed crucial physiological functions in gonadal development and maturation in adult female aquatic animals. …”
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Effects of Different Stand Types on Soil Carbon Pools and Stability at Geqiugou Watershed in Ordos City by Liu Xiaomin, Bai Jiajun, Yang Yaotian

“…P. sylvestris, C. cathayensis, and mixed sea buckthorn and mountain apricot were more conducive to soil carbon sequestration in the Geqiugou watershed.…”
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Effects of binary polymer-humic soil amendments on soil carbon cycle and detoxication ability of heavy metal pollution by Olga Yakimenko, Lev Pozdnyakov, Maxim Kadulin, Dmitriy Gruzdenko, Irina Panova, Alexander Yaroslavov

“…Binary compositions were more efficient when combined with humate from lignosulphonate. …”
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Study of calcium-containing compounds as catalysts for the esterification of glycerol with higher carboxylic acids by Yu. L. Zotov, D. M. Zapravdina, E. V. Shishkin, Yu. V. Popov

“…By combining these factors, energy costs during production were reduced by more than 11% compared to the control composition.Conclusions. …”
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Real Time Vehicle Classification Using Deep Learning—Smart Traffic Management by Tejasva Maurya, Saurabh Kumar, Mritunjay Rai, Abhishek Kumar Saxena, Neha Goel, Gunjan Gupta

“…ABSTRACT As global urbanization continues to expand, the challenges associated with traffic congestion and road safety have become more pronounced. Traffic accidents remain a major global concern, with road crashes resulting in approximately 1.19 million deaths annually, as reported by the WHO. …”
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