The Relative Contribution of Root Morphology and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Colonization on Phosphorus Uptake in Rice/Soybean Intercropping Under Dry Cultivation by Huimin Ma, Hongcheng Zhang, Qian Gao, Shilin Li, Yuanyuan Yu, Jiaying Ma, Congcong Zheng, Meng Cui, Zhihai Wu, Hualiang Zhang

“…Both field and pot experiments were conducted with dry-cultivated rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) and soybean (<i>Glycine max</i> L. …”
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Patients with neurological or psychiatric complications of COVID-19 have worse long-term functional outcomes: COVID-CNS—A multicentre case–control study by Rajish S. K. Shil, Adam Seed, Nkongho Egbe Franklyn, Brendan F. Sargent, Greta K. Wood, Yun Huang, Katherine C. Dodd, James B. Lilleker, Thomas A. Pollak, Sylviane Defres, Thomas M. Jenkins, Nicholas W. S. Davies, David A. Cousins, Michael S. Zandi, Thomas A. Jackson, Laura A. Benjamin, Ava Easton, Tom Solomon, John R. Bradley, Patrick F. Chinnery, Craig J. Smith, Timothy R. Nicholson, Alan Carson, Rhys H. Thomas, Mark Alexander Ellul, Nicholas W. Wood, Gerome Breen, Benedict Daniel Michael, the COVID-CNS Study Group

“…However, little is known about the relative outcomes in patients with COVID-19 neurological or psychiatric complications. We conducted a UK multicentre case–control study of patients hospitalised with COVID-19 (controls) and those who developed COVID-19 associated acute neurological or psychiatric complications (cases). …”
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Perception, Trust, and Motivation in Consumer Behavior for Organic Food Acquisition: An Exploratory Study by Elena Moroșan, Violeta Popovici, Ioana Andreea Popescu, Adriana Daraban, Oana Karampelas, Liviu Marian Matac, Monica Licu, Andreea Rusu, Larisa-Marina-Elisabeth Chirigiu, Sinziana Opriţescu, Elena Iuliana Ionita, Alina Saulean, Maria Nitescu

“…This work investigates the sociodemographic factors, knowledge, trust, and motivations involved in organic food acquisition behavior. (2) Methods: An online survey via Google Forms platform, with 316 respondents, was conducted from 1 March to 31 May 2024. (3) Results: Our findings show that suitably informed people with high educational levels (academic and post-college) report significant satisfaction with organic food consumption (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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The distribution, phenology, host range and pathogen prevalence of Ixodes ricinus in France: a systematic map and narrative review by Perez, Grégoire, Bournez, Laure, Boulanger, Nathalie, Fite, Johanna, Livoreil, Barbara, McCoy, Karen D., Quillery, Elsa, René-Martellet, Magalie, Bonnet, Sarah I.

“…Data on pathogens are patchy, with most studies conducted near research laboratories. Among pathogens, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato is the most examined and seems most prevalent in north-eastern and central France. …”
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Association between HOMA2 based beta-cell function or insulin resistance and long-term outcomes in kidney transplant recipients with type 2 diabetes by Mehdi Maanaoui, Florence Debillon, Rémi Lenain, Frédérique Defrance, Marie-Christine Vantyghem, Marine Van Triempont, François Provôt, Mikael Chetboun, Julie Kerr-Conte, Aghiles Hamroun, Marie Frimat, Violeta Raverdy, François Pattou, Marc Hazzan, François Glowacki

“…This study aimed to assess the association between Homeostatic Model Assessment 2 (HOMA2) derived insulin resistance and beta-cell function on kidney graft outcomes in T2D kidney transplant recipients. We conducted a monocentric retrospective study at the University Hospital of Lille, including all consecutive adult T2D patients who underwent kidney transplantation between January 2007 and December 2018. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Dental Fear Schedule Subscale in a Portuguese pediatric population: exploratory study by Inês Esteves, Andreia Costa, Ana Coelho Canta, Sónia Mendes

“…Objectives: To conduct a psychometric evaluation of the Dental Fear Schedule Subscale-Short Form (DFSS-SF) in a Portuguese pediatric population. …”
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DITC control strategy for semi-direct drive system with switched reluctance motor in coal mine belt conveyor by LIU Peng, ZHANG Lei, BAO Jiusheng, CHEN Huaxin, WEI Chunji, MA Chuanming, WANG Lei, WANG Xiaolong

“…Simulations under no-load and variable load conditions of the belt conveyor were conducted. The results showed that the improved DITC strategy significantly reduced the torque ripple of SRM compared to the traditional DITC strategy, with a maximum reduction of 39.1%, thereby improving the operational stability of the SRSD system for the belt conveyor. …”
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Removal of ceftriaxone and ciprofloxacin antibiotics from aqueous solutions using graphene oxide derived from corn cob by . Rinawati, A. Rahmawati, D.R. Muthia, M.D. Imelda, F.H. Latief, S. Mohamad, A.A. Kiswandono

“…During the synthesis process, antibiotic adsorption tests were extensively conducted by exploring four variables, namely dosage of adsorbent, potential hydrogen, concentration, and contact time.FINDINGS: The result showed that graphene oxide from corn cob effectively removed 47 percent of ceftriaxone and 92.62 percent of ciprofloxacin. …”
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Genomic analysis of Enterobacter cloacae complex from Southern Thailand reveals insights into multidrug resistance genotypes and genetic diversity by Thunchanok Yaikhan, Kamonnut Singkhamanan, Pawarisa Luenglusontigit, Arnon Chukamnerd, Natakorn Nokchan, Nutwadee Chintakovid, Sarunyou Chusri, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Monwadee Wonglapsuwan, Kittinun Leetanaporn, Surasak Sangkhathat, Komwit Surachat

“…Abstract In this study, we conducted a comprehensive investigation into the Enterobacter cloacae complex (ECC), a group of notorious pathogens responsible for various hospital-acquired infections. …”
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Effect of integrative NPK soil and foliar nutrition on winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) productivity in irrigated arid lands by Komolitdin Sultonov, Guzal Kholmurodova, Jamoliddin Eshonkulov, Kholik Allanov, Obidjon Sindarov, Kholmurod Khayitov, Jamila Khaitbaeva, Shavkat Salomov, Sabirjan Isaev, Altingul Djumanazarova, Risolatxon Imyaminova, Nodirakhan Jurayeva, Mavluda Karimova, Lobar Khayrullaeva, Nodirakhon Yakubjonova, Normat Durdiev, Rano Yuldasheva, Botir Khaitov

“…The factorial experiment was conducted using a strip-plot design. The main plots consisted of three chemical fertilization treatments at the following rates: N150P105K75, N180P125K90, and N210P145K105. …”
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Energy and cost analysis of bottom waste cooking oil (B-WCO) based solid alcohol biofuel and supernatant waste cooking oil (S-WCO) based biodiesel by Ramin Nabizadeh, I.L. García, Zohreh Bahmani, Abbas Norouzian Baghani, Sodeh Sadjadi, Kamyar Yaghmaeian, Bahram Kamarehie, Amir Hossein Mahvi, Masud Yunesian

“…The objective of this work is to conduct energy and cost balances for biodiesel and SABF generation from supernatant waste cooking oil (S-WCO) and bottom waste cooking oil (B-WCO) derived from catering facilities in Iran, respectively. …”
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Dynamics of coagulation proteins upon ICU admission and after one year of recovery from COVID-19: a preliminary study by Raquel Behar-Lagares, Ana Virseda-Berdices, Ana Virseda-Berdices, Óscar Martínez-González, Óscar Martínez-González, Óscar Martínez-González, Rafael Blancas, Rafael Blancas, Rafael Blancas, Marcela Homez-Guzmán, Eva Manteiga, Juan Churruca-Sarasqueta, Madian Manso-Álvarez, Madian Manso-Álvarez, Madian Manso-Álvarez, Ángela Algaba, Ángela Algaba, Ángela Algaba, Salvador Resino, Salvador Resino, Amanda Fernández-Rodríguez, Amanda Fernández-Rodríguez, María A. Jiménez-Sousa, María A. Jiménez-Sousa

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the association of baseline coagulation proteins with hospitalization variables in COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU, as well as coagulation system changes after one-year post-discharge, taking into account gender-specific bias in the coagulation profile.MethodsWe conducted a prospective longitudinal study on 49 ICU-admitted COVID-19 patients. …”
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Risk Factors Associated with Hemoparasites in Dual-Purpose Cattle of Colombia by César A. Murcia-Mono, Sergio Falla-Tapias, Andrés F. Morales Cabrera, Laura C. Navia Álvarez, Leidy Rivera-Sánchez, Yolanda Gómez Vargas, William O. Burgos-Paz

“…However, the factors associated with transmission have always been considered environmental issues, disregarding herd management and practices. In this sense, we conducted a cross-sectional study sampling 360 female cattle older than one year to identify infectious cattle using the PCR technique. …”
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HIV among Female Sex Workers in Five Cities in Burkina Faso: A Cross-Sectional Baseline Survey to Inform HIV/AIDS Programs by Henri Gautier Ouedraogo, Odette Ky-Zerbo, Adama Baguiya, Ashley Grosso, Sara Goodman, Benoît Cesaire Samadoulougou, Marcel Lougue, Nongoba Sawadogo, Yves Traore, Nicolas Barro, Stefan Baral, Seni Kouanda

“…HIV testing was performed using the HIV testing national algorithm. We conducted bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to assess correlates of HIV in all cities combined (not RDS-adjusted). …”
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Poor control of pain increases the risk of depression: a cross-sectional study by Junjian Zeng, Junjian Zeng, Zhiqiang Liao, Zhiqiang Liao, Aiqing Lin, Aiqing Lin, Yu Zou, Yu Zou, Yixun Chen, Yixun Chen, Zhonghua Liu, Zhonghua Liu, Zhidong Zhou, Zhidong Zhou

“…Additionally, subgroup analysis was conducted to identify potential confounding factors that might affect this relationship.ResultsAmong the 2,248 participants, 442 (19.6%) were diagnosed with depressive symptoms, with an average age of 52 years, 69% of whom were female. …”
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Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin in Kidney Transplantation Is an Early Marker of Graft Dysfunction and Is Associated with One-Year Renal Function by Isabel Fonseca, José Carlos Oliveira, Manuela Almeida, Madalena Cruz, Anabela Malho, La Salete Martins, Leonídio Dias, Sofia Pedroso, Josefina Santos, Luísa Lobato, António Castro Henriques, Denisa Mendonça

“…Urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL) has been suggested as potential early marker of delayed graft function (DGF) following kidney transplantation (KTx). We conducted a prospective study in 40 consecutive KTx recipients to evaluate serial changes of uNGAL within the first week after KTx and assess its performance in predicting DGF (dialysis requirement during initial posttransplant week) and graft function throughout first year. …”
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The Epidemiology of Migraine Headache in Arab Countries: A Systematic Review by Ashraf El-Metwally, Paivi Toivola, Khalid AlAhmary, Salwa Bahkali, Ali AlKhathaami, Shatha A. Al Ammar, Ibrahim M. Altamimi, Saleh M. Alosaimi, Munazza Jawed, Sami Almustanyir

“…A systematic review was conducted at the College of Public Health and Health Informatics, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. …”
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Students’ attitudes toward euthanasia and abortion: a cross-cultural study in three Mediterranean countries by Ivana Tutić Grokša, Ana Depope, Tijana Trako Poljak, Igor Eterović, Toni Buterin, Robert Doričić, Mariana Gensabella, Maria Laura Giacobello, Josip Guć, Eleni Kalokairinou, Željko Kaluđerović, Iva Rinčić, Ivana Zagorac, Miltiadis Vantsos, Amir Muzur

“…Methods A pen-to-paper survey was conducted on a convenient sample of students (N = 1097) from five universities and four fields of study (Medicine, Law, Theology and Philosophy) in Croatia, Greece and Italy to investigate their attitudes towards abortion and euthanasia. …”
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Effect of static magnetic field on microstructure and mechanical property of AlSi10Mg alloy by laser directed energy deposition by Weiming Niu, Bingke Song, Jiasen Han, Haiou Yang, Zhaopu Yao, Hui Chen, Xin Lin

“…This work uses an infrared laser with a wavelength of 960 nm to conduct the LDED process of AlSi10Mg alloy, where magnetic field with various intensities is employed to tailor the macroscopic morphology, microstructure and mechanical properties of the processed sample. …”
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Large-Scale Experimental Validation of Real-Time Monitoring in Underground Gas Storage Wells Using Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing by Linqing Luo, Diana Abdulhameed, Gang Tao, Tianchen Xu, Jiangnan Wang, David Xu, Kenichi Soga, Yuxin Wu

“…Due to the impracticality of introducing risks to operational wells, laboratory simulated wellbore tests were conducted to simulate gas leak events and pressure cycles. …”
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