Optical coherence tomography in the diagnosis of glaucomatous optical neuropathy in children with primary congenital glaucoma by L. A. Katargina, N. N. Arestova, E. N. Demchenko, A. Yu. Panova, A. A. Sorokin

“…Also, a strong direct correlation was established between the minimum neuroretinal rim width reduction and the thickness of the BMO-MRW and pRNFL (r = 0.79), as well as the upper and lower temporal sectors (r = 0.81 and r = 0.88, respectively). …”
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Revolutionizing pig farming: Japan's technological innovations and environmental strategies for sustainability by Md Kamrul Hasan, Hong-Seok Mun, Eddiemar B. Lagua, Hae-Rang Park, Young-Hwa Kim, Md Sharifuzzaman, Jin-Gu Kang, Chul-Ju Yang

“…Objective: This review examines Japan's pig farming landscape, highlighting key barriers while exploring projects that foster large-scale sustainable development efforts by emphasizing precision technologies integration and policy implications. Materials and Methods: A literature review was conducted using keyword searches across Google Scholar, covering studies published between 2018 and 2024. …”
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Analysis of Carbon Emission Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Cement Industry in Hebei Province by Wen Zheng, Weihua Yang, Liying Guo, Ruyan Wang

“…As a crucial provider of building materials, the cement industry occupies a central position in developing Hebei Province’s construction sector while presenting considerable challenges to achieving regional carbon neutrality targets. …”
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Analyzing the Carbon Footprint of an Intravitreal Injection by Barry Power, Robert Brady, Paul Connell

“…Abstract Purpose: To estimate the carbon footprint of a single intravitreal injection in a hospital-based intravitreal service. Methods: Greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the delivery of an intravitreal injection were calculated using a hybrid lifecycle analysis technique. …”
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Xylooligosaccharide Production From Lignocellulosic Biomass and Their Health Benefits as Prebiotics by Kajal Kumari, Sushil Nagar, Sakshi Goyal, Sonu Maan, Vishal Chugh, Vinod Kumar, Neeraj Kharor

“…We also discuss the different characterization methods which are necessary to determine the degree of polymerization (DP) of XOS. …”
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Trends and periodicities in Krishna Basin rainfall/extremes found via hierarchical analysis by Gaurav Pakhale, Rakesh Khosa, A.K. Gosain

“…This study examines trends in long-term rainfall and extreme event indices in the Krishna River Basin (KRB) using Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) 0.25° resolution daily precipitation data from 1951 to 2019. Methods include the Mann–Kendall trend test, Innovative Trend Analysis (ITA), Hurst's Rescaled Range (He) Analysis, and Wavelets.The results show variations in rainfall and extreme event patterns across KRB subsystems. …”
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Hierarchical Multi-Scale Decomposition and Deep Learning Ensemble Framework for Enhanced Carbon Emission Prediction by Yinuo Sun, Zhaoen Qu, Zhuodong Liu, Xiangyu Li

“…Carbon emission prediction is critical for climate change mitigation across industrial, transportation, and urban sectors. Traditional statistical and machine learning methods struggle to capture complex multi-scale temporal patterns and long-range dependencies in emission data. …”
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DRIFTING TO SOCIALLY-ORIENTED ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC: THE INPUT OF TECHNOLOGICAL MODERNIZATION by B. N. Porfiryev, V. N. Leksin

“…Purpose: the research paper purports to substantiate the must and opportunity of consistent combination integration of the policies of technological modernization, transition to socially-oriented economy and sustainable spatial development as an imperative requirement of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation (AZRF) re-development.Methods: research methodology and methods employ interdisciplinary approach which integrates specific tools of research of economic, sociological, political science, ecological, legal and other issues of spatial systems’ functionings.Results: the obtained research results reveal that provided for budget constraints, volatility of hydrocarbon prices, ongoing international confrontation, climate change and other external and internal challenges socially and ecologically oriented technological modernization should become a priority of the AZRF state (public) and corporate policies. …”
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Multi-Criteria Analysis in the Selection of Alternative Fuels for Pulse Engines in the Aspect of Environmental Protection by Grzegorz M. Szymański, Bogdan Wyrwas, Klaudia Strugarek, Mikołaj Klekowicki, Malwina Nowak, Aleksander Ludwiczak, Alicja Szymańska

“…Future research should address combustion optimization and noise reduction, enhancing viability in aviation and other transport sectors. …”
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Efficacy of China’s low-carbon agricultural pilot policy: a company-farmer analysis from the middle and lower yangtze river basin, China by Lei Jia, Yuan Meng, Hanzhong Liang

“…We apply the Propensity Score Matching–Difference in Differences (PSM-DID) method, which excels in mitigating sample selection bias, focusing on the 2011–2020 LCAP phase involving 34 listed companies in China’s agriculture and food sectors. …”
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Perceptions of the HIV counselling and testing programme by patients in a rural regional hospital in South Africa by Emeka Orisakwe, Stella Ochiogu, Peter Ocholla

“…The impact is felt in all sectors in South Africa, as in other parts of sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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How environmental stress will be spatially reconfigured under artificial sources and scale mismatch? A case in Yangtze River Delta, China by Yufan Chen, Kan Zhou, Yong Xu

“…By applying an enhanced emission factor method, we more accurately identified pollution patterns at a detailed grid level. …”
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Insurgency, Counterinsurgency and Human Security: A Case Study of Armed Violence in Papua during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Stefani Selina Prameswari, Nadia Amani Husna

“…Therefore, using qualitative methods and secondary analysis, the authors discuss insurgency, counterinsurgency, threats, and human security in Papua during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”
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The comparative effects of ventilation shutdown with heat (VSDH), relative humidity (VSDHRh), or CO2 (VSDCO2) on broiler electroencephalogram (EEG), blood chemistry and gene expres... by Kari L. Harding, Emmillie Boot, Jackson O. Evans, Sanjay B. Shah, Ramon D. Malheiros, Kenneth E. Anderson

“…Summary: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks have highlighted major needs for multiple effective depopulation methods across all sectors and housing systems in the commercial poultry industry. …”
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Developing self-efficacy and ‘communities of practice’ between community and institutional partners to prevent suicide and increase mental health in under-resourced communities: ex... by Lisa Wexler, Lauren White, Joel Ginn, Tara Schmidt, Suzanne Rataj, Caroline C. Wells, Katie Schultz, Eleni A. Kapoulea, Diane McEachern, Patrick Habecker, Holly Laws

“…Only prevention self-efficacy was associated with lethal means reduction. Conclusions The study widens the scope of suicide prevention. …”
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Numerical thermodynamic-economic study and machine learning-based optimization of an innovative biogas-driven integrated power plant combined with sustainable liquid CO2 and liquid... by Ruijia Yuan, Fan Shi, Azher M. Abed, Mohamed Shaban, Sarminah Samad, Ahmad Almadhor, Barno Abdullaeva, Mouloud Aoudia, Salem Alkhalaf, Samah G. Babiker

“…Innovative heat recovery, CO2 capture, and energy storage methodologies are pivotal for developing sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for the energy sector. Hence, this study proposes implementing an oxyfuel combustion process for a biogas power plant, modified by an innovative heat recovery method and a CO2 capture-liquefaction technique. …”
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Longitudinal exploration of the delivery of care following a successful antenatal practice change intervention by Alix Hall, Alix Hall, Alix Hall, Emma Doherty, Emma Doherty, Emma Doherty, Nicole Nathan, Nicole Nathan, Nicole Nathan, John Wiggers, John Wiggers, John Wiggers, John Attia, John Attia, Belinda Tully, Belinda Tully, Belinda Tully, Elizabeth J. Elliott, Elizabeth J. Elliott, Christopher Oldmeadow, Christopher Oldmeadow, Simon Chiu, Simon Chiu, Melanie Kingsland, Melanie Kingsland, Melanie Kingsland

“…It is important to document when and if recommended care reduces, so that timely support for sustainment can be provided.MethodsAs a secondary analysis, an interrupted time series analysis of outcomes from the largest sector of the randomized stepped-wedge controlled trial was conducted. …”
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Progress towards prevention of suicide in India by improving print media reporting of suicide news: a repeat content analysis study in Tamil Nadu by Thomas Niederkrotenthaler, Lakshmi Vijayakumar, Gregory Armstrong, Mala Jayaseelan, Anish Cherian, Vikas Arya, Vikas Menon, Tilahun Haregu

“…Two-tailed t-tests and proportion tests on aggregate means and frequencies assessed whether the reporting characteristics had changed between 2016 and 2023.Results There were small yet statistically discernible reductions in the proportion of articles containing various potentially harmful reporting characteristics, such as articles placed on the front page (4.9–1.8%, p=0.002) and articles mentioning the suicide method (92.7–86.5%, p<0.001). …”
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Development of a regional probabilistic seismic hazard model for Central Asia by V. Poggi, S. Parolai, S. Parolai, N. Silacheva, A. Ischuk, K. Abdrakhmatov, Z. Kobuliev, V. Ismailov, R. Ibragimov, J. Karaev, P. Ceresa, M. Santulin, P. Bazzurro, P. Bazzurro

“…The proposed PSHA model was developed using state-of-the-art methods and calibrated based on the most up-to-date information available for the region, including a novel homogenized earthquake catalogue compiled from global and local sources and a database of active faults with associated slip rate information.…”
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A comprehensive study of non-destructive localization of structural features in metal plates using single and multimodal Lamb wave excitations by Silitonga Dicky J., Declercq Nico F., Walaszek Henri, Vu Quang A., Saidoun Abdelkrim, Samet Naim, Ndiaye Elhadji Barra, Thabourey Jérôme

“…Metal plate structures, crucial components in various industrial sectors, demand meticulous inspection methods for the maintenance of their structural integrity. …”
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