Distribution Characteristics and Ecological Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Typical Soil Profiles of Muchuan County, Sichuan Province by Bixia LIAO, Wenling SHEN, Ling HE

“…However, due to the wide area of contaminated soil and the complex composition of pollution sources, the current soil remediation work still faces huge problems.OBJECTIVESTo study the vertical distribution characteristics of heavy metals in soil, the relationship between soil heavy metals and soil nutrient elements, as well as the degree of pollution and potential ecological risks.METHODSThe contents of Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn were measured using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS); As content was determined by hydride generation atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HG-AFS); P and K2O contents were determined by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF); N content was determined by oxidation combustion gas chromatography (GC); Hg content was determined by cold vapor atomic fluorescence spectrometry (CV-AFS); Organic carbon content was determined by high-frequency combustion infrared absorption method (IR); potentiometric method (POT) was used to measure soil pH value. …”
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Association between socioeconomic indicators and pulse wave velocity (PWV) measurements in population studies: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Galatia Photiou, Panayiotis Kouis, Zoi Papasavva, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos, Nicos Middleton, Andrie G. Panayiotou

“…Abstract Background Arterial stiffness, which is estimated by pulse wave velocity (PWV), has been associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality; however, there is sparse literature on socioeconomic (SES) indicators and PWV. Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis, evidence was retrieved from cross-sectional and cohort studies on the association of SES indicators (both single and composite) with arterial stiffness. …”
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Outcomes for older people with screening-detected versus existing chronic kidney disease: a cohort study with data linkage by Anna K Forbes, José M Ordóñez-Mena, Winnie Mei, Clare J Taylor, Nicholas Jones, Jennifer A Hirst, FD Richard Hobbs

“…Design & setting: Prospective cohort study of 892 primary care patients aged ≥60 years with CKD (existing and screening detected) in Oxfordshire, with data linkage to civil death registry and secondary care. Method: Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using Cox proportional hazard models to compare the risk of all-cause mortality, hospitalisation, CVD, ESKD separately, and as a composite between CKD groups, as well as to identify factors associated with mortality. …”
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Identification and prioritization of population health indices in Iranian population, a qualitative study by Mahshid Roohravan Benis, Zahra Rampisheh, Nogol Motamed-Gorji, Mahnaz Solhi, Batool Tayefi

“…Abstract Introduction A population health index is a combination of two or more health indicators, used to evaluate different dimensions of health in a population. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Machine Learning Models for Air-to-Land Temperature Conversion Using the Newly Established Kunlun Mountain Gradient Observation System by Yongkang Li, Qing He, Yongqiang Liu, Amina Maituerdi, Yang Yan, Jiao Tan

“…Additionally, this study analyzed the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of cloud cover in the Kunlun Mountain region using the MOD11A1 product and assessed the uncertainties introduced by the 8-day average compositing method of the MOD11A2 product. The results revealed significant discrepancies between the monthly average LST derived from polar-orbiting satellites and the hourly composite monthly LST measured on-site or under ideal cloud-free conditions. …”
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Deep learning-based sow posture classifier using colour and depth images by Verônica Madeira Pacheco, Tami M. Brown-Brandl, Rafael Vieira de Sousa, Gary A. Rohrer, Sudhendu Raj Sharma, Luciane Silva Martello

“…Future research can improve model accuracy and speed by expanding the database, exploring fused methods and computational models, considering different breeds of sows, and incorporating more postures. …”
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Risk of cardiovascular events in patients with metabolic syndrome: Results of a population-based prospective cohort study (PURE Turkey) by Aytekin Oğuz, Mustafa Kılıçkap, Sadi Güleç, Yüksel Altuntaş, Kubilay Karşıdağ, Ahmet Temizhan, Burcu Çalık Tümerdem, Miraç Vural Keskinler, Sumathy Rangarajan, Salim Yusuf

“…This study aimed to assess CV risk of MetS, contribution of its components to the risk, and whether MetS provides additional risk beyond its components. Methods: The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) Turkey cohort included 3933 individuals aged between 35 and 70 years, with a median follow-up of 8.9 years. …”
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Surface Analysis and Spectrophotometric Evaluation of Different Esthetic Restorative Materials Frequently Exposed to a Desensitizing Agent by Neven S. Aref, Reham M. Abdallah

“…Both RMGIC and amalgomer exhibited significantly higher values of color change in comparison to those of nanohybrid and bulk-fill composites. Conclusion. The bulk-fill composite seems to be more resistant to discoloration and surface topographical changes than other tested materials on frequent exposure to the desensitizing agent. …”
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Direct Restorations, Endodontics, and Bleaching: Materials and Techniques Used by General Dentists of New Zealand by Carolina Loch, Jithendra Ratnayake, Arthi Veerasamy, Peter Cathro, Robert Lee, Paul A. Brunton

“…Resin-modified glass ionomer cements (34%) and resin composite materials (31.4%) were more commonly used in the restoration of deciduous molars. …”
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Assessing Risk Factors and Posttransplant Outcomes of Nonadherence Among Kidney Transplant Recipients by Kateryna Maksyutynska, HBSc, Benedict Batoy, HBSc, Xinyu Wei, HBSc, Oswa Shafei, HBSc, Yanhong Li, MSc, Olusegun Famure, dipHSM, MPH, MEd, CHE, S. Joseph Kim, MD, PhD, MHS, MBA, FRCPC

“…Methods. A retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted among KTR transplanted from January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2017. …”
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Spatio-temporal Variation of Vegetation Cover and Its Driving Factors in Three-River Headwaters Region During 2001—2020 by Xie Qili, Yang Xin, Hao Lina

“…[Objective] The change trend of vegetation cover in the Three-River headwaters region, and its ecological environment were analyzed, in order to provide a scientific basis for the macro layout and implementation of ecological construction projects in the future. [Methods] Based on MODIS-NDVI, DEM, and meteorological data, the spatio-temporal evolution characteristics and future development trend of vegetation cover in the Three-River Headwaters region from 2001 to 2020 were comprehensively analyzed from multiple perspectives by using the maximum-value composite procedure (MVC), trend analysis, the Hurst index, and other methods. …”
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Wear of depth perception and shade matching outcome in the pre-clinical setting by Ivana Márcia Alves Diniz, Eric Mayer Santos, Renata Duarte de Souza-Rodrigues, Thiago Ribeiro Donda, Glauco Fioranelli Vieira

“…G1 obtained a median of 1mm, G2 obtained a median of 0.5mm, while G3 obtained a median of 0.8mm. G3 presented more consistent accuracy in dental wear. Color values did not vary according to the dental wear depth or to the type of resin composite used in the restoration (p> 0.05). …”
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Visualization of Moisture Content, Reducing Sugars, and Chewiness in Bread During Oral Processing Based on Hyperspectral Imaging Technology by Xiaoyu Tian, Qin Fang, Xiaorui Zhang, Shanshan Yu, Chunxia Dai, Xingyi Huang

“…The primary differences in chewiness between the two types of bread were observed during the early stages of oral processing, with B50 requiring more chewing effort initially. This study demonstrated that HSI technology can effectively monitor and elucidate the compositional changes in food particles during oral processing, providing new insights into bread texture perception and offering a scientific basis for improving bread processing and texture.…”
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Enhancing Water Bodies Detection in the Highland and Coastal Zones Through Multisensor Spectral Data Fusion and Deep Learning by Xiaofei Han, Nazih Y. Rebouh, Yasmeen Ahmed, Muhammad Nasar Ahmad, Zainab Tahir, Yahia Said, Ishfaq Gujree

“…The TensorFlow-based model exhibited faster training and inference, while the PyTorch U-Net provided more consistent and accurate border delineation. …”
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Neurodevelopmental Tics with Co-Morbid Functional Tic-like Behaviors: Diagnostic Challenges of a Complex Tourette Syndrome Phenotype by Andrea Eugenio Cavanna, Virginia Caimi, Elisa Capriolo, Matteo Marinoni, Gabriele Arienti, Anna Riva, Renata Nacinovich, Stefano Seri

“…<b>Results</b>: Complex vocal tics (<i>p</i> < 0.001), including coprolalia (<i>p</i> = 0.002), and self-injurious behaviors (<i>p</i> < 0.001), often as part of tic attacks (<i>p</i> < 0.001), were confirmed to be more commonly reported by the group of patients with TS + FTBs, who were also more likely to present with anxiety (<i>p</i> < 0.001) and other functional neurological symptoms (<i>p</i> < 0.001) compared to patients with TS. …”
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Prognostic value of type 2 diabetes mellitus and visfatin level in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting by Alla A. Garganeeva, Elena A. Kuzheleva, Olga V. Tukish, Sergey L. Andreev, Oksana N. Ogurkova, Sergey V. Popov

“…Objective — Our study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and the level of visfatin in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods — Our study included 103 patients with chronic heart failure and stable coronary artery disease. …”
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Crystal Chemistry at Interfaces Between Liquid Al and Polar SiC{0001} Substrates by Changming Fang, Zhongyun Fan

“…We investigate local atomic ordering and chemical interactions at the interfaces between liquid Al (Al(<i>l</i>) in short) and polar SiC substrates using ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) methods. The simulations reveal a rich variety of interfacial interactions. …”
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Lower limb explosive power and dynamic stability in soccer referees and assistant referees by Jaroslav Sučka, Monika Vašková, Tomáš Eliaš, Frederika Pajonková

“…Background: Elite referees make more than 1,400 changes of action and up to 500 changes of direction in a match, which places a high demand on the explosive power of lower limbs. …”
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Outcomes of Left Main Revascularization after Percutaneous Intervention or Bypass Surgery by Fernando Scudiero, Iacopo Muraca, Angela Migliorini, Rossella Marcucci, Matteo Pennesi, Lapo Mazzolai, Nazario Carrabba, Niccolò Marchionni, Pierluigi Stefano, Renato Valenti

“…This study is aimed at comparing the clinical outcomes of unprotected left main coronary artery disease (ULMCAD) treatment with contemporary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in a “real-world” population. Methods and Results. Overall, 558 consecutive patients with ULMCAD (mean age 71 ± 9 years, male gender 81%) undergoing PCI or CABG were compared. …”
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Identifying optimal primary prevention interventions for major cardiovascular disease events and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and hierarchical network meta-analysis of... by Olalekan A Uthman, Rachel Court, Jodie Enderby, Chidozie Nduka, Lena Al-Khudairy, Seun Anjorin, Hema Mistry, G J Melendez-Torres, Sian Taylor-Phillips, Aileen Clarke

“…This information could help doctors and policy-makers decide which prevention methods to recommend or support.…”
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