The Long-term Variations and Influencing Factors of Soil Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity in Terraces on the Loess Plateau by PENG Xin, NI Lingshan, JI Keyan, DAI Wei, WANG Zhuoxiao, CHANG Heng, FANG Nufang

“…Soil samples were collected from slopes and terraces with construction ages of 7, 20, 30 and 40 years to determine the Ks and soil physicochemical properties. …”
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The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on Biogas and Methane Produced from Batch Mesophilic Anaerobic Digestion of Spent Coffee Grounds by Siham Sayoud, Kerroum Derbal, Antonio Panico, Ludovico Pontoni, Massimiliano Fabbricino, Francesco Pirozzi, Abderrezzaq Benalia

“…This paper aims to explore both experimental and modeling anaerobic digestion (AD) processes as innovative methods for managing the substantial quantities of spent coffee grounds (SCG) generated in Algeria, transforming them into valuable renewable energy sources (biogas/methane). …”
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Gender difference in cross-sectional area and fat infiltration of thigh muscles in the elderly population on MRI: an AI-based analysis by Sara Bizzozero, Tito Bassani, Luca Maria Sconfienza, Carmelo Messina, Matteo Bonato, Cecilia Inzaghi, Federica Marmondi, Paola Cinque, Giuseppe Banfi, Stefano Borghi

“…Gender differences and correlations between fat, muscle parameters, and age were also analyzed. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 141 participants (67 females, 74 males) aged 52–82 years. …”
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Genomic analyses revealed low genetic variation in the intron-exon boundary of the doublesex gene within the natural populations of An. gambiae s.l. in Burkina Faso by Mahamadi Kientega, Ioanna Morianou, Nouhoun Traoré, Nace Kranjc, Honorine Kaboré, Odette N Zongo, Abdoul-Azize Millogo, Patric Stephane Epopa, Franck A. Yao, Adrien M G Belem, Austin Burt, Abdoulaye Diabaté

“…Conclusion These findings will guide the implementation of doublesex-targeted gene drives to support the current control tools in malaria elimination efforts. Our methods can be applied to efficiently monitor the evolution of any sequence of interest in a natural population via pooled amplicon sequencing, surpassing the need for WGS.…”
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Nested PCR and the TaqMan SNP Genotyping Assay enhanced the sensitivity of drug resistance testing of Mycobacterium leprae using clinical specimens of leprosy patients. by Xiaohua Chen, Jun He, Jian Liu, Yuangang You, Lianchao Yuan, Yan Wen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Although leprosy is efficiently treated by multidrug therapy, resistance to first-line (dapsone, rifampin) and second-line (fluoroquinolones) drugs has been described worldwide. …”
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Hospice and palliative care utilization in 16 004 232 medicare claims: comparing trauma to surgical and medical inpatients by Matthew M Carrick, Samir M Fakhry, Yan Shen, Ransom J Wyse, Jeneva M Garland, Dorraine D Watts, Melissa Red Hoffman

“…The goal of this study was to determine whether there are differences among these three groups in rates of hospice and PC utilization.Methods Patients from Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services (CMS) Inpatient Standard Analytical Files for 2016–2020 aged ≥65 years were analyzed. …”
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Optimising a multi-strategy implementation intervention to improve the delivery of a school physical activity policy at scale: findings from a randomised noninferiority trial by Cassandra Lane, Luke Wolfenden, Alix Hall, Rachel Sutherland, Patti-Jean Naylor, Chris Oldmeadow, Lucy Leigh, Adam Shoesmith, Adrian Bauman, Nicole McCarthy, Nicole Nathan

“…Methods A noninferiority cluster randomised controlled trial was undertaken with 48 primary schools in New South Wales, Australia. …”
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HUMAn, a Real-Time Evolutive Patient Model for Major Incident Simulation: Development and Validation Study by Maxence Laurent, Arnaud Jaccard, Laurent Suppan, Elio Erriquez, Xavier Good, Eric Golay, Dominique Jaccard, Mélanie Suppan

“…Major incident management must be efficient to save as many lives as possible. As any paramedic or emergency medical technician may unexpectedly have to respond to major incidents, regular training is mandatory. …”
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Migrant parent-child separation in the first three years of life and mental health problems at preschool age: A cross-sectional study by Hailati Akezhuoli, Minghui Tan, Yuyin Ma, Xintian Liu, Jiayao Xu, Jingjing Lu, Xudong Zhou

“…Methods: We conducted a kindergarten-based parent-reported questionnaire survey in Nanling, Anhui Province, from October 30 to November 3, 2023. …”
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Comparing immobilisation devices in gynaecological external beam radiotherapy: improving inter‐fraction reproducibility of pelvic tilt by Shimon Prasad, Linda J. Bell, Benjamin Zwan, Florence Ko, Tayla Blackwell, Kevin Connell, Cameron Stanton, Meegan Shepherd, John Atyeo, Mark Stevens, Marita Morgia

“…Abstract Introduction The aim was to determine which immobilisation device improved inter‐fraction reproducibly of pelvic tilt and required the least pre‐treatment setup and planning interventions. …”
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Merging of the Fukushima Health Management Survey With the National and Local Cancer Registry to Refine the Detection of Thyroid Cancer Cases After the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Nucle... by Reiko Kimura‐Tsuchiya, Masanori Nagao, Shigehira Saji, Fumikazu Hayashi, Tetsuya Ohira, Hiroki Shimura, Fumihiko Furuya, Satoru Suzuki, Satoshi Suzuki, Tetsuo Ishikawa, Susumu Yokoya, Hitoshi Ohto, Seiji Yasumura

“…To address this gap, we aimed to merge individual‐level information from the FHMS with national and local cancer registries (CRs) to determine the limitations of the FHMS and CRs in capturing thyroid cancer cases. …”
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Investigation, Optimization of Energy Consumption and Yield Modeling of Two Paddy Cultivars with Genetic-Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm by S. Sharifi, N. Hafezi, M. H. Aghkhani

“…IntroductionEfficient use of energy in paddy production can lower greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard agricultural ecosystems, and promote the growth of sustainable agriculture. …”
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Simple water vapor sampling for stable isotope analysis using affordable valves and bags by A. Dahlmann, A. Dahlmann, J. D. Marshall, D. Dubbert, M. Hoffmann, M. Dubbert

“…The bags were tested using laboratory standards to determine their maximum storage time, potential memory effects, and reusability. …”
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Frog Skin Peptides Hylin-a1, AR-23, and RV-23: Promising Tools Against Carbapenem-Resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Infections by Annalisa Chianese, Annalisa Ambrosino, Rosa Giugliano, Francesca Palma, Preetu Parimal, Marina Acunzo, Alessandra Monti, Nunzianna Doti, Carla Zannella, Massimiliano Galdiero, Anna De Filippis

“…A microdilution assay evaluated the antibacterial effect, determining the peptides’ minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). …”
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Genomic insights of predominant international high-risk clone ST2 Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in Saudi Arabia by Thamer M. Brek, Abdulrahman A. Muhajir, Khalil K. Alkuwaity, Moayad A. Haddad, Elaf M. Alattas, Zaki M. Eisa, Majid S. Al-Thaqafy, Ahmed M. Albarraq, Ibrahim A. Al-Zahrani

“…Objectives: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), particularly the globally prevalent ST2 clone, poses significant threats in the Gulf Cooperation Council region through extensive drug resistance, high virulence, and efficient gene transfer. This study investigates the epidemiological and genomic characteristics of CRAB in the Jazan region, using whole genome sequencing to understand its transmission and genetic determinants. …”
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Synergistic Drivers of Vegetation Dynamics in a Fragile High-Altitude Basin of the Tibetan Plateau Using General Regression Neural Network and Geographical Detector by Yanghai Duan, Xunxun Zhang, Hongbo Zhang, Bin Yang, Yanggang Zhao, Chun Pu, Zhiqiang Xiao, Xin Yuan, Xinming Pu, Lun Luo

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Complete genome sequence, metabolic profiling and functional studies reveal Ligilactobacillus salivarius LS-ARS2 is a promising biofilm-forming probiotic with significant antioxida... by Sinjini Patra, Biswaranjan Pradhan, Anasuya Roychowdhury

“…Here, we illustrate probiotic attributes of novel LS-ARS2 for its potential application as food-supplement and/or therapeutic to improve gut-health.MethodsWhole genome sequencing (WGS) and phylogenetic analysis confirm the strain as LS. …”
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Performing a physiologically relevant test for cladribine tablets by P. A. Losenkova, D. D. Gvozdev, A. V. Suvorova, Yu. V. Medvedev, V. S. Shcherbakova, Yu. G. Kazaishvili, K. Ya. Zaslavskaya, A. M. Poluyanov, I. E. Shohin

“…A PSF study was conducted for the drugs "Mavenclad®, tablets, 10 mg" and "Cladribine, tablets, 10 mg". Quantitative determination was carried out by HPLC-UV method. The test results showed complete release of both drugs and reaching the intestinal tract, indicating the absence of degradation of cladribine in the region simulating the stomach.…”
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ACUTE TOXICITYOF 4-AMINO-5-(2-, 3-, 4-NITROPHENYL)-1,2,4-TRIAZOLE-3-THIONES AND ITS DERIVATIVES by М. O. Shcherbak, А. G. Kaplaushenko, I. F. Belenichev

“…To determine the LD50 of 4-amino-5-(2-, 3-, 4-nitrophenyl)-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiones we used 5 groups of animals with 2 observations in each. …”
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Pt@ZnCo₂O₄ Microspheres as Peroxidase Mimics: Enhanced Catalytic Activity and Application for L-Cysteine Detection by Shuqi Liao, Weisen Deng, Feng Yang, Jutao Zhou, Ling Wu, Donghong Yu, Zhong Cao

“…Compared to natural enzymes, the development of efficient artificial simulated enzymes, such as those based on bimetallic materials with high catalytic activity and good stability, is an important way until now. …”
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