Influence of Emergent Vegetation Layout on Flow Pattern in a Rectangular Shallow Basin by Junnan LYU, Yuxuan JIANG, Zhidong YAO, Chen YE, Xufeng YAN

“…The findings indicated a transition from bare to vegetated conditions, where an asymmetrical flow pattern featuring two distinct circulation sizes (or dead water zones) evolves into a symmetrical flow pattern with similar circulations. …”
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Wildfires, soil carbon balance and resilient organic matter in Mediterranean ecosystems. A review Los incendios forestales, el balance de carbono en el suelo y la materia orgánica... by Gonzalo Almendros, Francisco Javier González-Vila

“…The systematic effects of fires on soil organic matter (SOM) mainly involve changes to its solubility and colloidal properties, selective thermal degradation, structural condensation and the cyclization of soil C and N-forms. …”
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Using natural experiments to evaluate population health interventions: a framework for producers and users of evidence by Peter Craig, Mhairi Campbell, Manuela Deidda, Ruth Dundas, Judith Green, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Jim Lewsey, David Ogilvie, Frank de Vocht, Martin White

“…Key components of an evaluation in which qualitative methods should be integrated include describing the intervention, the system or context, developing a theory of change, informing the selection of populations and controls, characterising and selecting outcomes and indicators, generating data on outcomes, understanding mechanisms and mediators, explaining change and understanding stakeholders’ perspectives. …”
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Interest groups in Lithuania: dynamics of development and characteristics of institutionalization by Alvidas Lukošaitis

“…Besides, it is characterized by that the State treats interest groups selectively when the pragmatic outlook and specialization of the interest groups in some spheres allows them to depoliticize a number of policy sectors. …”
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Identifying the Dimensions and Components of Virtual Arabic Language Education in Iraq by Abbas Taher Allavi Gharabat, Nasrolah Ghashghaeizadeh, Jalal Shanta Jabir, Faranak mosavi

“…The progress and survival of any society depends on the quality and efficiency of technology in the education of that society, and virtual education, given its special and outstanding features, creates a unique and lasting opportunity for teaching and learning (Hwang et al, 2023). …”
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Developing an effective teaching model in order to improve the educational level of schools by Mehdi Mohammadi, fardin Abdollahy, Rafigh Hasani

“…One of the prominent features of such an activity is that two people are involved in it and each of them is involved in a specific way (Eslamian, Ealamian & Karami, 2018). …”
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Constitutive model of metal rubber material considering plastic accumulation behavior by FENG Zhipeng, YANG Fang, FU Hailong, AI Shigang, WANG Yue, YUAN Liangyang

“…Fabricated from metallic wires such as 304 stainless steel and nickel-titanium shape memory alloys through sophisticated manufacturing processes including spiral winding, planar weaving, and cold compression molding, this advanced material features an intricate three-dimensional porous network architecture composed of numerous interlaced metallic coils. …”
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Investigating the Location-Spatial Effects of Urban Tourism on the Stability of the Urban Spatial System (Case Study: Region 3 of Isfahan City) by Mina Kazemi, Aboozar Vafaei, Rasool Heydari Sureshjani

“…This district is a treasure trove of historical, natural, and cultural urban tourism attractions, featuring historical sites, cultural landmarks, religious venues, recreational areas, hospitality facilities, and commercial centers. …”
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How lived experiences of illness trajectories, burdens of treatment, and social inequalities shape service user and caregiver participation in health and social care: a theory-info... by Carl R May, Katja C Gravenhorst, Alyson Hillis, Mick Arber, Carolyn A Chew-Graham, Katie I Gallacher, Frances S Mair, Ellen Nolte, Alison Richardson

“…In analysing these, we sought the common features of a maximum variation sample of illnesses and their trajectories. …”
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Integrating Palliative Care and Heart Failure: the PalliatHeartSynthesis realist synthesis by Tracey McConnell, Carolyn Blair, Geoff Wong, Claire Duddy, Clare Howie, Loreena Hill, Joanne Reid

“…We concurrently worked to identify ‘guiding principles’ and features underpinning the interventions, and relevant implications discussed mostly in policy documents, reviews and commentaries. …”
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Behaviour change interventions to promote physical activity in people with intermittent claudication: the OPTIMA systematic review by Ukachukwu O Abaraogu, Philippa Dall, Chris Seenan, Sarah Rhodes, Trish Gorely, Joanna McParland, Julie Brittenden, Ebuka M Anieto, Lorna Booth, Cathy Gormal, Jeremy Dearling, Candida Fenton, Sarah Audsley, Kimberley Fairer, Lindsay Bearne, Dawn A Skelton

“…However, the specific behaviour change techniques (BCTs), theoretical mechanisms and contextual features linked to effectiveness in individuals with IC remain unclear. …”
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Software with artificial intelligence-derived algorithms for detecting and analysing lung nodules in CT scans: systematic review and economic evaluation by Julia Geppert, Peter Auguste, Asra Asgharzadeh, Hesam Ghiasvand, Mubarak Patel, Anna Brown, Surangi Jayakody, Emma Helm, Dan Todkill, Jason Madan, Chris Stinton, Daniel Gallacher, Sian Taylor-Phillips, Yen-Fu Chen

“…Study quality was assessed using the revised tool for the quality assessment of diagnostic accuracy studies (QUADAS-2), the extension to QUADAS-2 for assessing risk of bias in comparative accuracy studies (QUADAS-C) and the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) checklist. …”
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Hybrid closed-loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and economic modelling by Asra Asgharzadeh, Mubarak Patel, Martin Connock, Sara Damery, Iman Ghosh, Mary Jordan, Karoline Freeman, Anna Brown, Rachel Court, Sharin Baldwin, Fatai Ogunlayi, Chris Stinton, Ewen Cummins, Lena Al-Khudairy

“…Studies that used the iQVIA model described the model as one with a complex semi-Markov model structure with interdependent sub-models, so more thorough, easier access to its reported features would be of benefit to the intended audience. …”
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