Soil porosity as a key factor of soil aggregate stability: insights from restricted grazing by Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Yi Yang, Zhongju Meng, Zhongju Meng, Zhongju Meng, Haonian Li, Haonian Li, Haonian Li, Yue Gao, Yue Gao, Yue Gao, Tianyang Li, Tianyang Li, Tianyang Li, Lei Qin

“…Additionally, a preliminary exploration was conducted to identify the main factors affecting the soil aggregate stability. …”
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Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations by Saiedeh Sadeghi, Nastaran Saeidi, Ali Salehi, Kamal Attari, Mohammad Ali Irani, Seyed Sasan Aryanezhad, Reza Malekzadeh, Reza Mahmoudi Anzabi

“…Materials and Methods: A thorough review was conducted using prominent databases such as PubMed, Science Direct, and Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source (via EBSCOhost). …”
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Hydrological-hydraulic modelling to assess Nature-Based Solutions for flood risk mitigation in an urban area of Catania (Sicily, Italy) by L. Sciuto, F. Licciardello, E.R. Giuffrida, S. Barresi, V. Scavera, D. Verde, S. Barbagallo, G.L. Cirelli

“…Model simulations are conducted with return periods (T) of 10, 50, and 200 years. …”
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DNMT1-driven methylation of RORA facilitates esophageal squamous cell carcinoma progression under hypoxia through SLC2A3 by Wenjian Yao, Linlin Shang, Yinghao Wang, Lei Xu, Yu Bai, Mingyu Feng, Xiangbo Jia, Sen Wu

“…Methods Expression analysis was conducted by RT-qPCR, western blotting, immunofluorescence (IF), and immunohistochemistry (IHC) assays. …”
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Organizational readiness and implementation of colorectal cancer screening evidence-based interventions in federally qualified health centers: A cross-sectional study by Emanuelle M. Dias, Timothy J. Walker, Bijal A. Balasubramanian, Paula M. Cuccaro, Lauren Workman, Abraham Wandersman, Maria E. Fernandez

“…Methods: We used data from an ongoing parent study to develop an organizational readiness measure using the R = MC2 heuristic. We conducted descriptive and cross-sectional analyses using FQHC clinic (n = 57) data across three states. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of persistent symptoms after infection with SARS-CoV-2: protocol for an observational cohort study (LongCOVID-study) by Lotte Haverman, Eelco Franz, Ka Yin Leung, Albert Jan Van Hoek, Hans Knoop, Cees C van den Wijngaard, Elizabeth N Mutubuki, Tessa van der Maaden, Albert Wong, Anna D Tulen, Siméon de Bruijn

“…Hence, in this study, we aim to determine the prevalence, severity, risk factors and impact on quality of life of persisting symptoms in the first year following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.Methods and analysis The LongCOVID-study is both a prospective and retrospective cohort study being conducted in the Netherlands, with a one year follow-up. …”
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Potential of multimodal large language models for data mining of medical images and free-text reports by Yutong Zhang, Yi Pan, Tianyang Zhong, Peixin Dong, Kangni Xie, Yuxiao Liu, Hanqi Jiang, Zihao Wu, Zhengliang Liu, Wei Zhao, Wei Zhang, Shijie Zhao, Tuo Zhang, Xi Jiang, Dinggang Shen, Tianming Liu, Xin Zhang

“…Recently, multimodal large language models (MLLMs), especially Gemini-Vision-series (Gemini) and GPT-4-series (GPT-4) models, have revolutionized numerous domains, significantly impacting the medical field. In this study, we conducted a detailed evaluation of the performance of the Gemini series models (including Gemini-1.0-Pro-Vision, Gemini-1.5-Pro, and Gemini-1.5-Flash) and GPT series models (including GPT-4o, GPT-4-Turbo, and GPT-3.5-Turbo) across 14 medical datasets, covering 5 medical imaging categories (dermatology, radiology, dentistry, ophthalmology, and endoscopy) and 3 radiology report datasets. …”
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Childhood-Onset Takayasu Arteritis: Clinical Features of Disease and Relapse Risk Factors by Vera Podzolkova, Galina Lyskina, Olga Shpitonkova, Angelina Polyanskaya, Svetlana Chebysheva, Marina Shakhnazarova, Jinbo Zhao, Aleksandr Suvorov, Vera Khudoroshkova, Natalia Geppe

“…<b>Methods:</b> A retrospective, open-label, case–control study was conducted with 56 pediatric patients with TA diagnosed between February 2011 and October 2022. …”
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Simulating the ENSO impact on the distribution and fate of floating litter particles in the Northern South China Sea by Ke Pang, Ke Pang, Ke Pang, Yang Feng, Yang Feng, Yang Feng, Youchang Zheng, Youchang Zheng, Youchang Zheng, Chao Fang, Xiangrong Xu, Xiangrong Xu

“…A regional ocean circulation model coupled with a Lagrangian particle tracking model is utilized in this study to simulate the distribution and fate of floating litter particles in the Pearl River Estuary (PRE) and Northern South China Sea (NSCS) under the influence of El Niño - Southern Oscillation (ENSO) event. Simulations are conducted during all four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter) in typical El Niño, La Niña, and ENSO-neutral year. …”
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Accuracy of Established Prognostic Staging Systems for Cardiac Transthyretin Amyloidosis in the Tafamidis Era by Maximilian Leo Müller, MD, Sebastian Spethmann, MD, Daniel Messroghli, MD, Anna Brand, MD, Isabel Mattig, MD, Katrin Hahn, MD, Ulf Landmesser, MD, Bettina Heidecker, MD

“…Methods: A retrospective observational study following patients with ATTR-CA from initiation of tafamidis (baseline) to time of all-cause death was conducted. Patients were stratified according to the NAC and an adapted Mayo staging system incorporating high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variations in Phytoplankton Community Structure and Diversity: A Case Study for a Macroalgae–Oyster Reef Ecosystem by Min Xu, Qi Zhao, Yufu Xu, Shenzhi Wang, Yingbo Yu, Haipeng Zhang, Yun Wang, Jiabin Shen, Linlin Yang, Yunling Zhang, Takayoshi Otaki, Teruhisa Komatsu, Kaida Xu

“…Although Luanhe River runoff and reef construction are important to the local phytoplankton community and fisheries’ production, little is known about how these factors affect phytoplankton community structure in the local coastal ecosystem. In this study, we conducted field surveys to investigate the spatiotemporal variations in species composition, abundance, dominant species, diversity indexes, niche width and overlap, and interspecific connection of the phytoplankton community in the ecosystem of oyster–macroalgal reefs. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Arabic emotional and behavioral reaction to intrusions questionnaire among sample of Arabic speaking adults by Emmanuelle Awad, Diana Malaeb, Amthal Alhuwailah, Mai Helmy, Muna Barakat, Rabih Hallit, Sami El Khatib, Mohamad Rahal, Syed Arman Rabbani, Reem Alzayer, Nada H. Farrag, Rita El Hajjar, Jinan Mallouh, Souheil Hallit, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Sahar Obeid, Rita ElHagar

“…A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted to examine the factor structure of the EBRIQ. …”
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Symptoms of anxiety and depression among health and social science students: A multicenter study by Lara Guedes Pinho, Maria Engström, Brooke C. Schneider, Cesar Fonseca, Magnus Lindberg, Johanna Schröder, Anabela Afonso, Lena Jelinek, Johanna Börsting, Gonçalo Jacinto, Annika Nilsson

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study with a sample of students from Portugal, Germany and Sweden was conducted. Data from online questionnaires, including a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the General Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and the MHI-5 (Mental Health Inventory) was collected from October to December 2022. …”
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Omics-Based Comparison of Fungal Virulence Genes, Biosynthetic Gene Clusters, and Small Molecules in <i>Penicillium expansum</i> and <i>Penicillium chrysogenum</i> by Holly P. Bartholomew, Christopher Gottschalk, Bret Cooper, Michael R. Bukowski, Ronghui Yang, Verneta L. Gaskins, Dianiris Luciano-Rosario, Jorge M. Fonseca, Wayne M. Jurick

“…To shed light on this observation, we conducted a comparative genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic study of two <i>P. chrysogenum</i> (404 and 413) and two <i>P. expansum</i> (Pe21 and R19) isolates. …”
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Global, regional, and national burden of very early-onset colorectal cancer and its risk factors from 1990 to 2019: A systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 201... by Zhen Junhai, Meng Yang, Tan Zongbiao, Yan Wenxuan, Li Tiange, Wu Yanrui, Liu Chuan, Dong Weiguo

“…Additionally, decomposition analysis and frontier analysis were also conducted. Results: Despite regional and gender variations, the global very EOCRC incidence cases increased from 21,874 (95 % UI: 20,386-23,470) to 41,545 (95 % UI: 37,978-45,523). …”
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Monitoring and evaluation in disaster management courses: a scoping review by George Teo Voicescu, Hamdi Lamine, Andra Elena Loșonți, Eugenia Maria Lupan-Mureșan, Sonia Luka, José García Ulerio, Luca Ragazzoni, Francesco Della Corte, Marta Caviglia

“…Methods The authors conducted a systematic literature search on June 28, 2023, on the PubMed, Scopus, Embase and Cochrane databases, including studies that described the learning objectives and the M&E strategy of DM training. …”
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Effect of ISPAD Anaerobic Digestion on Ammonia Volatilization from Soil Applied Swine Manure by Susan King, Michael Schwalb, David Giard, Joann Whalen, Suzelle Barrington

“…The objective of this study was therefore to measure NH3 volatilization from both ISPAD and open tank swine manures when applied to 5 different soils, namely, washed sand, a Ste Rosalie clay, an Upland sandy loam, a St Bernard loam, and an Ormstown loam. This research was conducted using laboratory wind tunnels simulating land application. …”
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A bibliometric analysis of exosomes in aging from 2007 to 2023 by Zenghui Niu, Meiyu Cui, Yingkun Fu, Lingfeng Zhou, Jiali Wang, Jiali Wang, Yan Lei, Xinrong Fan, Qiang Wang, Jing Yang

“…The visual analysis of countries and regions, institutions, authors, references, and keywords in exosomes of aging was conducted using VOSviewer 1.6.18, CiteSpace 6.2.R7, and Bibliometrix.ResultsThe bibliometric analysis included 1628 articles. …”
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Subsurface drip irrigation mitigated greenhouse gas emission and improved root growth and yield in apple in semi-arid region by Jiabin Liu, Xiaodong Gao, Juanjuan Song, Mingyi Wen, Jianjun Wang, Yaohui Cai, Xining Zhao

“…However, the impact of changes in drip irrigation methods on GHG emissions, apple yield and drought resistance is unclear. We conducted a two-year field experiment to research the effects of surface drip irrigation (DI), subsurface drip irrigation (SDI), and no irrigation (CK) on soil GHG emissions (CH4, CO2, N2O), as well as the regulatory mechanisms of yield and root growth (root length density, diameter) in apple orchards. …”
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Impact of PM2.5, relative humidity, and temperature on sleep quality: a cross-sectional study in Taipei by Nguyen Thanh Tung, Yueh-Lun Lee, Wen-Te Liu, Yuan-Chien Lin, Jer-Hwa Chang, Huynh Nguyen Xuan Thao, Hoang Ba Dung, Lam Viet Trung, Tran Phan Chung Thuy, Nguyen Thi Hien, Cheng-Yu Tsai, Chen-Chen Lo, Kang Lo, Kin Fai Ho, Kai-Jen Chuang, Hsiao-Chi Chuang

“…Introduction TWe investigated impacts of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 μm (PM2.5), relative humidity (RH), and temperature on sleep stages and arousal.Materials and Methods A cross-sectional analysis involving 8,611 participants was conducted at a sleep center in Taipei. We estimated individual-level exposure to RH, temperature, and PM2.5 over 1-day, 7-day, and 30-day periods. …”
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