Comparative Economic Analysis Between Bioenergy and Forage Types of Switchgrass for Sustainable Biofuel Feedstock Production: A Data Envelopment Analysis and Cost–Benefit Analysis... by Muhammad Umer Arshad, David Archer, Daniel Wasonga, Nictor Namoi, Arvid Boe, Rob Mitchell, Emily Heaton, Madhu Khanna, DoKyoung Lee

“…The profit trends observed in current study sites may indicate broader patterns across similar US hardiness zones. This study provides valuable insights for decision‐makers to optimize input strategies for biomass production of bioenergy switchgrass to meet renewable energy demands.…”
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The prevalence of behavioral non- communicable diseases risk factors among black Africans in peri-urban community in South Africa by Sifundile Zamazulu Maphumulo, Gerrit Jan Breukelman, Brandon Shaw, Ina Shaw

“…Smoking rates were significantly higher among males compared to females (26% vs. 8%; P = 0.04), and among younger participants (≤25 years) compared to older ones (24.56% vs. 6.97%; P = 0.01). …”
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Neuromuscular Strategies in Novice and Advanced Taekwondo Athletes During Consecutive Roundhouse Kicks by Mauricio Barramuño-Medina, Pablo Aravena-Sagardia, Pablo Valdés-Badilla, Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Tomás Espinoza-Palavicino, Cristian Sandoval, Germán Gálvez-García

“…<b>Methods:</b> Sixteen Taekwondo athletes (12 males, 4 females; mean age: 20.5 ± 4.3 years) were divided into novice (<i>n</i> = 8) and advanced (<i>n</i> = 8) groups. …”
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Using Local Ecological Knowledge in Louisiana to Infer Distribution and Abundance of the Alligator Snapping Turtle by Cybil C. Huntzinger, Irvin Louque Jr., Eddie K. Lyons, Peter V. Lindeman, Will Selman

“…This concordance suggests that LEK surveys can be useful for evaluating patterns of the distribution for cryptic species such as the alligator snapping turtle, while also potentially providing inferences about species abundance in a conservation context. …”
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Automated geospatial workflow for spatiotemporal assessment of urban expansion influence on deforestation in Northeast Florida by Md Zakaria Salim, Md Hashibur Rahman, Abdulla Al Kafy, Hamad Ahmed Altuwaijri, Md Abdul Fattah, Namit Choudhari

“…The developed automated workflow using geospatial techniques in this study demonstrates the potential for efficient monitoring and assessment of LULC patterns, thereby informing decisions for sustainable urban ecosystems…”
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Global, regional, and national burden of sudden infant death syndrome and the impact of COVID-19: a trend and health inequality analysis based on the global burden of disease study... by Xinkuo Zheng, Meishen Liu, Xingwei Zhao, Xiuqi Xu, Wei Tao, Ling Wu, Weijia Sun, Yuhang Dong, Yalin Xi

“…BackgroundCurrent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) epidemiological patterns and COVID-19 impacts remain uncertain. We therefore conducted this global, regional, and national epidemiological study using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021.MethodsThis study analyzed GBD-based population data on SIDS disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). …”
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Gradient changes in bioprosthetic valve thrombosis: duration of anticoagulation and strategies to improve detection by Vuyisile T Nkomo, Alexander C Egbe, Heidi M Connolly, Patricia A Pellikka, Sorin V Pislaru, Filip Ionescu, Hartzell V Schaff, Ioana Petrescu, Jwan A Naser, Cristina Pislaru

“…We set forth to (1) evaluate patterns of increase in gradients prior to BPVT diagnosis and (2) characterise time-course of response to anticoagulation.Methods Patients treated with warfarin for BPVT (1999–2019) with clinically significant reduction of mean gradients (≥25%) were identified retrospectively. …”
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Bacterial Meningoencephalitis in Newborns by Alessia Guarnera, Giulia Moltoni, Francesco Dellepiane, Giulia Lucignani, Maria Camilla Rossi-Espagnet, Francesca Campi, Cinzia Auriti, Daniela Longo

“…Moreover, we tried identifying some peculiar MRI patterns related to some bacteria.…”
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Heterogeneity in family dynamics among adolescents engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors: a latent class analysis by Sarah M. Godoy, Mimi V. Chapman, Todd M. Jensen, Eraka P. Bath, Laura S. Abrams, Rachel W. Goode, William J. Hall

“…Participants were on average 15.49 years old (SD = 1.34), 50% female, and 58% people of color.ResultsA five-class solution was deemed optimal. …”
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Exploring the development and trends of prostate cancer radiotherapy research: a bibliometric analysis by Qinfei Sun, Zhenguo Bu, Shuowei Jiang, Yixin Dai, Yipeng Xu, Jueqi Chen, Yanchi Wang, Lili Zhang

“…Therefore, this study employs bibliometric analysis to evaluate the key research domains, current research landscape, and future development patterns in PC radiotherapy over the last 30 years. …”
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Trends in primary care blood tests prior to lung and colorectal cancer diagnosis—A retrospective cohort study using linked Australian data by Meena Rafiq, Allison Drosdowsky, Ben Solomon, Marliese Alexander, Peter Gibbs, Gavin Wright, Justin M. Yeung, Georgios Lyratzopoulos, Jon Emery

“…Requests and results from general practice blood tests (six acute phase reactants [APR] and six red blood cell indices [RBCI]) were examined in the 2 years before cancer diagnosis. Poisson regression models were used to estimate monthly incidence rates and examine pre‐diagnostic trends in blood test use and abnormal results prior to cancer diagnosis, comparing patterns in LC and CRC patients. …”
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A statistical and machine learning approach for monthly precipitation forecasting in an Amazon city by Ewerton Cristhian Lima de Oliveira, Eduardo Costa de Carvalho, Edmir dos Santos Jesus, Rafael de Lima Rocha, Rafael de Lima Rocha, Helder Moreira Arruda, Ronnie Cley de Oliveira Alves, Ronnie Cley de Oliveira Alves, Renata Gonçalves Tedeschi

“…Besides the use of algorithms, another evaluation was conducted on Feature Composition based on statistical methods to investigate the impact of variables on the prediction.ResultsThe results obtained in our investigation indicate that the vector autoregressive moving average with exogenous regressors (VARMAX) model achieved the best performance in rainfall forecasting, with an average root mean square error (RMSE) of 9.1833 in time series cross-validation, outperforming the other models.DiscussionThe climate-driven patterns directly influenced the performance of the rainfall forecasting models evaluated in this study. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of single-dose levofloxacin with single-dose fosfomycin pre-urodynamic study related to the incidence of urinary tract infection: a randomized contr... by Harrina Erlianti Rahardjo, Fina Widia, Cindy Wijaya, Kevin Leonardo, Alfred Tanjung, Muhammad Hanif Arfiananda, Fatimah Nuwwaaridya Fitriani, Rahmat Aidil Fajar Siregar, Andika Afriansyah

“…Further multicenter and multinational studies are warranted, as bacterial profiles and antibiotic resistance patterns may vary across different regions and healthcare systems. …”
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Spectrum and epidemiology of rare diseases in a Chinese natural population of 14.31 million residents, 2012–2023 by Ming-Jia Li, Qi Li, Miao-Miao Zhao, Hanna Kim, Ruo-Qi Feng, Mo-Ning Guo, Jian-Peng heng, Jin-Kui Yang, Chang Liu

“…Conclusions This study represents the first large-scale, population-based analysis of rare diseases in China, revealing distinct epidemiological patterns. These findings underscore the critical need for healthcare policies that address the unique challenges posed by rare diseases in China.…”
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GNSS-Based Modeling and Study of Postseismic Crustal Movement of the May 24, 2013, MW 8.3 Sea of Okhotsk Deep-Focus Earthquake by N. V. Shestakov, G. V. Nechaev, N. N. Titkov, D. V. Chebrov, V. V. Pupatenko, А. S. Prytkov, K. A. Nagorny

“…The Maxwell rheology for modeling of viscoelastic relaxation of the asthenosphere/upper mantle as a result of seismic impact allows for a first approximation to qualitatively and quantitatively reproduce the displacement patterns of GNSS-sites of the Kamchatka Peninsula observed in the initial postseismic period (2–3 years after the mainshock). …”
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Associated factors, emergency department visits, and hospitalization days of receiving adjunctive Chinese herbal medicine therapy for patients with non-small cell lung cancer: a na... by Meng-Bin Tang, Wei-Yin Kuo, Wei-Yin Kuo, Pei-Tseng Kung, Pei-Tseng Kung, Wen-Chen Tsai

“…This study investigates factors and healthcare utilization patterns associated with adjunctive Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) therapy in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.MethodsUsing Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Research Database and the Taiwan Cancer Registry, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of non-small cell lung cancer patients diagnosed between 2007 and 2013. …”
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Global burden of osteoarthritis among postmenopausal women in 204 countries and territories: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 by Jing Wang, Chenggang Jin, Lingling Sun, Lilu Ding, Dan Zhou, Yingjun Li, Wenfeng Xiao, Huadong Xu, Chan Ding, Jiarong Zou

“…Age-standardised rates (ASRs) were derived with reference to the global age standard, and temporal patterns were scrutinised through estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) assessments. …”
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Carbon footprint reduction associated with a surgical outreach clinic by David Forner, Chad Purcell, Victoria Taylor, Christopher W. Noel, Larry Pan, Matthew H. Rigby, Martin Corsten, Jonathan R. Trites, Antoine Eskander, Ted McDonald, S. Mark Taylor

“…Methods This study was a cross-sectional survey of patient travel patterns to a surgical outreach clinic compared to a regional cancer treatment centre from December 2019 to February 2020. …”
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Dietary Behaviors and Nutrition Knowledge Among Farm Households: A Comprehensive Review and Action Framework by Blessing J. Anyibama, Kenneth K. Orjinta, Oluwakemi Temitope Olayinka, Abiola B. Obafemi, Emmanuel O. Animashaun, Gbeminiyi E. Ogunwale, Emmanuel O. Fadipe, Jesujoba I. Olanrewaju

“… This systematic review gathers evidence from 85 peer-reviewed studies, spanning 2004 to 2023, drawn from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Agricola according to PRISMA standards, to explore the intricate patterns of dietary practices and nutritional awareness in these communities. …”
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Does advancement in marker-less pose-estimation mean more quality research? A systematic review by Shivam Bhola, Shivam Bhola, Hyun-Bin Kim, Hyeon Su Kim, BonSang Gu, Jun-Il Yoo, Jun-Il Yoo

“…Publication frequency trend has accelerated in recent years, with more than half of these studies published after 2021. …”
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