Anomalous summertime CO₂ sink in the subpolar Southern Ocean promoted by early 2021 sea ice retreat by K. Naëck, J. Boutin, S. Swart, M. du Plessis, L. Merlivat, L. Beaumont, A. Lourenco, F. d'Ovidio, L. Rousselet, B. Ward, J.-B. Sallée

“…<p>The physical and biogeochemical processes governing the air–sea <span class="inline-formula">CO₂</span> flux in the Southern Ocean are still widely debated. …”
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Assessing patients’ experience of care in four referral hospitals: a cross-sectional survey of outpatients in two South African rural provinces by Wezile W. Chitha, Onke R. Mnyaka, Akhona Ncinitwa, Olona Giwu, Teboho Mashao, Kuhle Mabophe, Sibusiso C. Nomatshila, Itumeleng Funani, Vivien Essel, Xolelwa Ntlongweni, Kedibone Maake, Nomfuneko Sithole, Ntiyiso Khosa, Maphoko Masemola, Ziyanda Ngcobo, Murendeni Mulamu, Bongiwe Mkabela, Siyabonga Sibulawa, Buyiswa Swartbooi, Godfrey Mokobane, Sikhumbuzo A. Mabunda

“…In all hospitals, at least half of the participants did not know the processes to be followed when lodging a complaint (p-value = 0.002). …”
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The impact of diapirism on geothermal reservoir properties of the Estopanyà and Boix synclines (South-Central Pyrenees) by Pedro Ramirez-Perez, Gabriel Cofrade, David Cruset, Juan Diego Martín-Martín, Jean-Pierre Sizun, Ernest Onetti, Irene Cantarero, Anna Travé

“…In contrast, thermal conductivity is more dependent on rock composition. Key diagenetic processes such as dissolution, cementation, brecciation, and dolomitization significantly alter rock texture and composition, impacting critical thermophysical properties (e.g., thermal conductivity, permeability, and porosity), essential for geothermal reservoir potential. …”
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One-year continuous observations of near-surface atmospheric water vapor stable isotopes at Matara, Sri Lanka, reveal a strong link to moisture sources and convective intensity by Y. Wu, Y. Wu, J. Gao, J. Gao, A. Zhao, X. Niu, Y. Liu, Y. Liu, D. Ratnasekera, D. Ratnasekera, T. P. Gamage, A. H. R. Samantha

“…Furthermore, the new dataset will enable us to improve water vapor isotopic modeling and projections of atmospheric processes in coastal regions.</p>…”
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Co-creating mental health promotion and prevention interventions with groups in vulnerable situations in Europe: a mixed-methods study protocol for co-creation implementation and p... by Raquel Teixeira, Cláudia de Freitas, Liuska Sanna, Eleonora Prina, Giulia Turrini, Amber S. Brizar, Cătălin Gherdan, Evaldas Kazlauskas, Austėja Dumarkaitė, Henrik Wasmus, Leonie Fleck, Ulrich Reininghaus, Melanie Mack, Chiara Scarampi, Maritta Välimäki, Maija Satamo, Wietse A. Tol

“…A second goal is to evaluate the co-creation process, which was co-designed in consultation with country teams and SAGs. …”
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The rules in co-infection of multiple viruses across diverse lineages in a fungal host by Jie Duan, Yuduo Yao, Jialing Xu, Anmeng Zhang, Xiaojing Kong, Yang Lin, Jiatao Xie, Jiasen Cheng, Yanping Fu, Tao Chen, Bo Li, Xiao Yu, Xueliang Lyu, Xueqiong Xiao, Amir Sharon, Naomi Kagan Trushina, Ioly Kotta-Loizou, Daohong Jiang

“…Strikingly, 404 strains were co-infected with two or more viruses, with some harboring up to 25 viruses simultaneously. …”
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Testing the reliability of geometric morphometric and computer vision methods to identify carnivore agency using Bi-Dimensional information by Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo, Marina Vegara-Riquelme, Juan Palomeque-González, Blanca Jiménez-García, Gabriel Cifuentes-Alcobendas, Marcos Pizarro-Monzo, Elia Organista, Enrique Baquedano

“…Thus, future research should utilize complete 3D topographical information for more complex GMM and CV analyses, potentially resolving current interpretive challenges. …”
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Integrative lipidomic and transcriptomic analysis unraveled polystyrene nanoplastics-induced liver injury via oral and inhalation exposure: All roads lead to Rome? by Yiling Ge, Sheng Yang, Tianyi Zhang, Jie Li, Saisai Gong, Yifei Fang, Yuting Liang, Lihong Yin, Yuepu Pu, Zaozao Chen, Geyu Liang

“…Multidimensional assessments revealed exposure route-specific pathological patterns: oral administration primarily caused histopathological damage, whereas inhalation exposure induced more severe hepatic synthetic impairment and systemic inflammatory responses. …”
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Therapeutic effects of cyclophosphamide, dsDNA preparations and combinations thereof against Krebs-2 ascites cancer cells and various cancer transplants by E. A. Potter, E. V. Dolgova, A. M. Minkevich, Ya. R. Efremov, O. S. Taranov, V. V. Omigov, V. P. Nikolin, N. A. Popova, A. S. Proskurina, E. I. Vereschagin, A. V. Kozel, V. A. Rogachev, D. B. Petrov, A. A. Ostanin, E. R. Chernykh, N. A. Kolchanov, S. S. Bogachev

“…We demonstrate that dsDNA-internalizing and CD34-positive cells are more sensitive to the synergistic effects of CP and dsDNA. …”
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Machine learning-based real-time prediction of duodenal stump leakage from gastrectomy in gastric cancer patients by Jae Hun Chung, Jae Hun Chung, Jae Hun Chung, Yushin Kim, Dongjun Lee, Dongwon Lim, Dongwon Lim, Dongwon Lim, Sun-Hwi Hwang, Sun-Hwi Hwang, Sun-Hwi Hwang, Si-Hak Lee, Si-Hak Lee, Si-Hak Lee, Woohwan Jung

“…The confidence scores of the model indicated that the DSL predictions became more reliable over time.ConclusionThe study concluded that ML models, notably the XGB algorithm, can effectively predict DSL in real-time using comprehensive clinical data, enhancing the clinical decision-making process for GC patients.…”
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Participatory approaches for developing a practical handbook integrating health information for supporting individuals with mild cognitive impairment and their families by Yujiro Kuroda, Aya Goto, Taiki Sugimoto, Kosuke Fujita, Kazuaki Uchida, Nanae Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Shimada, Rei Ohtsuka, Minoru Yamada, Yoshinori Fujiwara, Aya Seike, Madoka Hattori, Gabin Ito, Hidenori Arai, Takashi Sakurai

“…The formative evaluation underscored the need for more detailed explanations prerevision, whereas postrevision comments focused primarily on editorial suggestions. …”
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The genome of the simultaneously hermaphroditic snail Lymnaea stagnalis reveals an evolutionary expansion of FMRFamide-like receptors by J. M. Koene, D. J. Jackson, Y. Nakadera, N. Cerveau, M. -A. Madoui, B. Noel, V. Jamilloux, J. Poulain, K. Labadie, C. Da Silva, A. Davison, Z. -P. Feng, C. M. Adema, C. Klopp, J. M. Aury, P. Wincker, M. -A. Coutellec

“…These findings will support efforts to pair receptors with their activating ligands, and more generally stimulate deeper insight into the mechanisms that underlie the modes of action of compounds involved in neuroendocrine regulation of reproduction, induced toxicity, and development in L. stagnalis, and molluscs in general.…”
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Pragmatic cluster randomised cohort cross-over trial to determine the effectiveness of bridging from emergency to regular contraception: the Bridge-It study protocol by Anne Johnstone, Judith M Stephenson, Andrew Radley, Kaye Wellings, Paula Baraitser, Alison McDonald, James Trussell, Richard Gilson, Lisa Mcdaid, Sharon Tracey Cameron, Anna Glasier, Claire Battison, Sarah Cameron, Kathleen Cowle, Mark Forrest, Beatriz Goulao, Susan Patterson, Deirdre Sally, Nicola Stewart, Lucy Michie, Joanna Loudon, Kirsten Stuart, Emily Whittaker

“…Abortion rates will be an exploratory secondary analysis. Process evaluation includes interviews with pharmacists, SRH clinicians and women. …”
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Motor learning leverages coordinated low-frequency cortico-basal ganglia activity to optimize motor preparation in humans with Parkinson’s disease by Kara N. Presbrey, Kara N. Presbrey, Kara N. Presbrey, Thomas A. Wozny, Thomas A. Wozny, Kenneth H. Louie, Kenneth H. Louie, Simon Little, Simon Little, Philip A. Starr, Philip A. Starr, Reza Abbasi-Asl, Reza Abbasi-Asl, Doris D. Wang, Doris D. Wang

“…However, it is unclear which brain regions mediate preplanning or how this process evolves with learning. Recording cortico-basal ganglia field potentials during a multi-day typing task in four individuals with PD, we found evidence for network-wide multi-element preplanning that improved with learning, facilitated by functional connectivity. …”
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The Equator Project Research School and Mentoring Network: Evaluated Interventions to Improve Equity in Geoscience Research by Natasha Dowey, Anya Lawrence, Munira Raji, Christopher Jackson, Rebecca Williams, Ben Fernando, Sam Giles, Jenni Barclay, Louisa Brotherson, Ethny Childs, Jacqueline Houghton, Anjana Khatwa, Keely Mills, George Jameson, Francisca Rockey, Steven Rogers, Catherine Souch

“…Participants in both interventions provided very positive feedback; the majority of those involved felt a stronger sense of belonging and inclusion in GEES research and were more likely to consider a research career after taking part. …”
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Imaging flow cytometry-based cellular screening elucidates pathophysiology in individuals with Variants of Uncertain Significance by Irena Josephina Johanna Muffels, Hans R. Waterham, Giuseppina D’Alessandro, Guido Zagnoli-Vieira, Michael Sacher, Dirk J. Lefeber, Celine Van der Vinne, Chaim M. Roifman, Koen L. I. Gassen, Holger Rehmann, Desiree Y. Van Haaften-Visser, Edward S. S. Nieuwenhuis, Stephen P. Jackson, Sabine A. Fuchs, Femke Wijk, Peter van Hasselt

“…For all individuals with VUSes in Genes of Uncertain Significance (GUS), we found one or more of six assays were significantly altered. Broadening the screening to an untargeted approach led to the identification of two clusters that allowed for the recognition of altered cell cycle dynamics and DNA damage repair defects. …”
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The use of coal gangue as a planting substrate in arid mining areas by Yuanbo Lu, Chunwu Song, Cheng Yan, Zhengzhong Jin, Yajuan Li, Chengyun Lai, Danhua Wang

“…Coal gangue, which is the primary solid waste generated during coal production and washing processes, poses significant risks to the ecological environment and social safety. …”
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Studies of the boron erosion and deposition in shadowed areas in EAST by Yuming Liu, Rong Yan, Lei Mu, Chuannan Xuan, Baoguo Wang, Yuqi Sheng, Zichao Lin, Ziqiang Zhou, Dahuan Zhu, Andrey Litnovsky, Junling Chen

“…This residual film exhibited a deuterium retention at a level of 2.12 × 10 ^20 m ^−2 , more than eight times higher than that of pure W, highlighting the pronounced trapping capacity of B-containing films in low-flux regions. …”
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Effect of Regional Anesthesia on Oncological Outcomes (Meta-Analysis) by K. K. Kadantseva, M. Ya. Yadgarov, V. V. Subbotin, L. B. Berikashvili, R. A. Akchulpanov, A. V. Smirnova, I. V. Kuznetsov, P. V. Ryzhkov, E. A. Zolotareva, A. N. Kuzovlev, V. V. Likhvantsev

“…Metastatic processes remain the main cause of deaths in oncology. …”
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Large-Scale Cortical Network Analysis and Classification of MI-BCI Tasks Based on Bayesian Nonnegative Matrix Factorization by Shiqi Yu, Bin Mao, Yuanhang Zhou, Yunhong Liu, Chanlin Yi, Fali Li, Dezhong Yao, Peng Xu, X. San Liang, Tao Zhang

“…Motor imagery (MI) is a high-level cognitive process that has been widely applied to clinical rehabilitation and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). …”
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