Effects of mulching on soil water regulation and ecological improvement in arid regions in Northwest China: A review by YIN Wen, CHAI Qiang, ZHAO Lianhao, FAN Zhilong, HU Falong, ZHAO Cai, YU Aizhong

“…This review summarizes recent research on the effects of different mulching techniques on soil water regulation and ecological functions in these water-scarce regions. …”
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On the Voltage Response of Homogeneous Earth Models in Central Loop Electromagnetic Sounding by Mauro Parise

“…The solution is obtained by converting the semi-infinite integral representation for the vertical magnetic field induced at the center of the two loops into a series of simpler integrals, amenable to analytical evaluation. …”
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Addressing Challenges in Simulating Inter–Annual Variability of Gross Primary Production by Ranit De, Shanning Bao, Sujan Koirala, Alexander Brenning, Markus Reichstein, Torbern Tagesson, Michael Liddell, Andreas Ibrom, Sebastian Wolf, Ladislav Šigut, Lukas Hörtnagl, William Woodgate, Mika Korkiakoski, Lutz Merbold, T. Andrew Black, Marilyn Roland, Anne Klosterhalfen, Peter D. Blanken, Sara Knox, Simone Sabbatini, Bert Gielen, Leonardo Montagnani, Rasmus Fensholt, Georg Wohlfahrt, Ankur R. Desai, Eugénie Paul‐Limoges, Marta Galvagno, Albin Hammerle, Georg Jocher, Borja Ruiz Reverter, David Holl, Jiquan Chen, Luca Vitale, M. Altaf Arain, Nuno Carvalhais

“…Both models simulated hourly GPP and were parameterized for (a) each site–year, (b) each site with an additional constraint on IAV (CostIAV), (c) each site, (d) each plant–functional type, and (e) globally. This was followed by forward runs using calibrated parameters, and model evaluations using Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) as a model‐fitness measure at different temporal scales across 198 eddy‐covariance sites representing diverse climate–vegetation types. …”
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Design of a Non-Destructive Seed Counting Instrument for Rapeseed Pods Based on Transmission Imaging by Shengyong Xu, Rongsheng Xu, Pan Ma, Zhenhao Huang, Shaodong Wang, Zhe Yang, Qingxi Liao

“…This study aims to develop a semi-automatic counting instrument based on transmission image processing and proposes a new algorithm for processing transmission images of pods to achieve non-destructive, accurate, and rapid determination of the seed count per pod. …”
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Resisting While Producing: Do-It-Yourself Ethics in Turkiye’s Punk Scene by Ece N. Alparslan, Şengül İnce

“…The study collected qualitative data through the participant observations and answers to semi-structured interview questions from 20 people in Turkey’s punk scene. …”
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RNA toehold switch-based reporter assay to assess bacterial uptake of antisense oligomers by Paramita Sarkar, Linda Popella, Sandra Pérez-Jiménez, Jörg Vogel

“…Here, we have developed a “switch-on” reporter assay to measure ASO uptake efficiency in a semi-quantitative manner. The assay uses a synthetic RNA toehold switch fused to the mRNA of a fluorescent reporter protein, which is activated in vivo by a peptide nucleic acid (PNA)-based ASO upon delivery into the bacterial cytosol. …”
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Qalification assessment practices: new possibilities and constraints by M. N. Kicherova, M. Yu. Semenov, E. V. Zyuban

“…The analysis of alternative models for qualifications assessment revealed the interests of different stakeholders involved in this process, the possibility of using “hybrid” forms of qualifications assessment, as well as a number of contradictions related to regulatory, functional and institutional features. …”
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A patient-centered qualitative evaluation of meaningful change on the NSAA and PUL in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by Aviva Gillman, Teofil Ciobanu, Louise Barrett, Evan W. Davies, Alexander P. Murphy, Alex Johnson, Jessica Mills, Phoebe Heinrich, Krystian Przydzial, Bethany Ewens, Gerrit Vandenberg, Stefan Cano, Anna Mayhew

“…The aim of this study is to understand meaningful change in functional abilities as measured by the NSAA and PUL at different ability levels from the perspective of individuals with DMD, caregivers of individuals with DMD, and clinicians.MethodsThe study utilized a non-interventional, descriptive, cross-sectional qualitative design consisting of 69 semi-structured interviews, including individuals with DMD (n = 18), caregivers of individuals with DMD (n = 51), and neuromuscular physiotherapists (n = 2) to understand meaningful change on the NSAA and PUL.ResultsThe results for both instruments indicated that: (i) items that are meaningful differ based on ability level; (ii) maintaining function in lower and upper limbs is the ultimate goal; (iii) meaningful change is often reported in relation to gain or loss of specific function, as opposed to number of total points on the scale; and (iv) losing one scale point corresponds to either a partial or full loss in function and activity, which has differing impacts on daily life.ConclusionThe perception of meaningful change in DMD as measured by the NSAA is influenced by ability levels and ambulatory function, with participants describing their need to maximize certain abilities, maintain function, and retain independence. …”
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DFT-analysis of protolytic equivalents of 5-(aryl)-4-(methyl,amino)-1,2,4-triazole-3(2H)-thione by O. A. Bihdan, N. A. Alk Khalaf

“…Solvation calculations were performed in the framework of continuous models (D-PCM, C-PCM, IEF-PCM, IPCM, SCIPCM) of discrete and combined models using the Hartree–Fock constraint method, the method of density functional theory B3LYP with basic sets 6-31G (d), 6-31G (d,p), 6-31G++ (d,p), cc-pVDZ, as well as semi-empirical methods in the MOPAC6 package. …”
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Genomic-bioinformatic analysis of transcripts enriched in the third-stage larva of the parasitic nematode Ascaris suum. by Cui-Qin Huang, Robin B Gasser, Cinzia Cantacessi, Alasdair J Nisbet, Weiwei Zhong, Paul W Sternberg, Alex Loukas, Jason Mulvenna, Rui-Qing Lin, Ning Chen, Xing-Quan Zhu

“…A cDNA archive enriched for molecules in the infective third-stage larva (L3) of A. suum was constructed by suppressive-subtractive hybridization (SSH), and a subset of cDNAs from 3075 clones subjected to microarray analysis using cDNA probes derived from RNA from different developmental stages of A. suum. The cDNAs (n = 498) shown by microarray analysis to be enriched in the L3 were sequenced and subjected to bioinformatic analyses using a semi-automated pipeline (ESTExplorer). …”
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Provenance-Finding of Dust Storms Using AVHRR Sensor Images of NOAA Satellite (Case Study: Southwest of Iran) by Mohammad Hossein Rezaei Moghaddam, Mojtaba Mahdian Boruojeni

“…Iran, located in West Asia, is frequently exposed to dust storms due to being on arid and semi-arid belt. Studies have shown that for many years, storms have occurring in the west and southwest of Iran and neighboring countries. …”
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Cellulase activity and age-based variation of intestinal microbiota in Hezuo pigs by Yuhao Liang, Fei Wang, Rui Jia, Jie Li, Longlong Wang, Yajuan Li, Yao Li, Shuangbao Gun, Shuangbao Gun, Shuangbao Gun, Qiaoli Yang, Qiaoli Yang, Qiaoli Yang

“…Its cellulose-degrading enzyme secretion capacity enhanced with age to meet the high-fiber dietary demands of Hezuo pigs. Functional prediction of intestinal microbiota in adjacent age groups using PICRUSt revealed that the differences between lactating piglets and weaned piglets were primarily due to the enrichment of various metabolic pathways functional genes, while differences between fattening pigs and adult sows were negligible. …”
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Patients’ trajectory from tooth loss to dental rehabilitation and living with implant-supported dentures – a qualitative interview study by Gabriele Müller-Mundt, Philipp-Cornelius Pott, Lara Prinz, Simone Schaumann, Meike Stiesch, Nils Schneider, Franziska A. Herbst

“…Methods The single-site study employed an exploratory, qualitative design with semi-structured interviews conducted with patients who had received implant-supported dentures for different indications at least one year prior. …”
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Determination of band alignment of core/shell colloidal CdSe/CdS quantum dots, by optical and X-ray photo-electron spectroscopies by Damien Simonot, Céline Roux-Byl, Xiangzhen Xu, Willy Daney de Marcillac, Corentin Dabard, Mathieu G. Silly, Emmanuel Lhuillier, Thomas Pons, Simon Huppert, Agnès Maître

“…Optical properties of multilayer semi-conductor nano-emitters are crucially dependent on the relative energy levels of their different components. …”
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Comparison and Evaluation of Rain Gauge, CMORPH, TRMM PR and GPM DPR KuPR Precipitation Products over South China by Rui Wang, Huiping Li, Hao Huang, Liangliang Li

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Integrated enzymatic hydrolysis of crude red onion extract and yeast treatment for production and purification of short-chain inulin and inulin neoseries oligosaccharides by Jirat Wongsanittayarak, Nalapat Leangnim, Kridsada Unban, Chartchai Khanongnuch, Saisamorn Lumyong, Pairote Wongputtisin, Apinun Kanpiengjai

“…Endo-inulinase is a key enzyme for hydrolysis of crude red onion extract to produce SCFOSs, while Candida orthopsilosis FLA44.2 was employed for purification of the produced SCFOSs. Three different strategies, including two-step (TSP), simultaneous (SP), and semi-simultaneous (SSP) production processes, were designed and investigated as potentially simple, cost-effective, and timesaving production processes. …”
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autoMEA: machine learning-based burst detection for multi-electrode array datasets by Vinicius Hernandes, Anouk M. Heuvelmans, Anouk M. Heuvelmans, Valentina Gualtieri, Dimphna H. Meijer, Geeske M. van Woerden, Geeske M. van Woerden, Geeske M. van Woerden, Eliska Greplova

“…Neuronal activity in the highly organized networks of the central nervous system is the vital basis for various functional processes, such as perception, motor control, and cognition. …”
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Feasibility and Mechanical Strength Evaluation of New Customized Implants for Tibial Plateau Fractures Fixation by Meng Li, Mengmeng Hu, Xiaomeng Ren, Yi Gao, Longbo Du, Yu Jiang, Wei Zhang

“…We designed specific types of plates for different types of fractures, such as semi‐circumferential plates for lateral TPFs, γ‐type plates for medial TPFs, and pistol‐type and wing‐type plates for posterior TPFs. …”
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Attractiveness of a City as a Factor of Territorial Mobility in Student Estimates (on the Example of Ekaterinburg) by S. B. Abramova, N. L. Antonova, O. I. Pimenova

“…The empirical basis of the study was a semi-standardised questionnaire for students of 3–4 courses at 9 universities in Ekaterinburg (n = 200), and in-depth interviews with students representing different types of orientations to territorial mobility (n = 8). …”
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Sensory quality evaluation of whey-based beverages by Veronika Legarová, Lenka Kouřimská

“…Whey as a by-product of the cheese industry is a source of biological and functional valuable proteins. The aim of this research was to evaluate the commercial potential of whey-based dairy beverages containing a definite amount of semi-skimmed milk addition. …”
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