Estimating the prevalence of six common respiratory viral infections in Zhangzhou, China using nasopharyngeal swabs in adults and throat swabs in Children by Yuanjun Zeng, Guowei Wang, Huicong Yang, Hongmei Li, Yueli Guo, Huili Liu, Xiaojun Xu, Chunbin Zhang

“…Abstract Acute respiratory viral infections are a major public health concern worldwide, causing significant morbidity and economic burden. Understanding the epidemiological characteristics of these infections is crucial for effective control and prevention measures. …”
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Application of cold atmospheric plasma for decontamination of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins: a systematic review by Amanda Cristina Dias de Oliveira, Sher Ali, Carlos Humberto Corassin, Sana Ullah, Karina Nascimento Pereira, James Leon Walsh, Nataša Hojnik, Carlos Augusto Fernandes de Oliveira

“…Notably, up to 50% of global cereal production is affected by mycotoxin contamination, leading to significant economic losses. Current research focuses on innovative technologies to mitigate mycotoxins, with cold atmospheric pressure plasma emerging as a promising decontamination method.MethodThis systematic review aimed at describing recent advances in the application of cold atmospheric plasma for the decontamination of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins.Results and discussionCold atmospheric plasma offers a sustainable and cost effective solution to preserve food quality while inactivating toxigenic fungi and degrading mycotoxins. …”
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Global avian influenza situation (2019–2022). Host range expansion asevidence of high pathogenicity avian influenza virus evolution by M. V. Zhiltsova, T. P. Akimova, A. V. Varkentin, M. N. Mitrofanova, A. V. Mazneva, V. P. Semakina, E. S. Vystavkina

“…Changes in the habitats of both migratory birds and mammals, including due to some human economic activities, add an ecological and urban component to the complex task of the control and prevention of the epidemic, also posing a potential threat to humans.…”
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Ecological Management Zoning Identification by Coupling Blue-Green and Gray Infrastructure Networks: A Case Study of Guizhou Province, China by Shuang Song, Xuanhe Zhang, Shaohan Wang, Yue Gong

“…This study organically linked ecological functional attributes and anthropogenic impacts to identify ecological management zones, which will provide new perspectives on synergies between ecological protection and economic development.…”
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Seroprevalence of bovine viral diarrhea virus infection and its associated risk factors in dairy cattle in and around Sebeta sub city, Ethiopia by Teferi Tura, Yobsan Tamiru, Chala Dima, Abebe Garoma, Abriham Kebede, Debela Abdeta

“…Abstract Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) is a highly infectious disease affecting cattle, leading to significant economic losses in many countries engaged in cattle production. …”
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AI-based carbon peak prediction and energy transition optimization for thermal power industry in energy-intensive regions of China by Chenhao Huang, Zhongyang Lin, Jian Wu, Penghan Li, Chaofeng Zhang, Yanzhao Liu, Weirong Chen, Xin Xu, Jinsong Deng

“…The results showed that, compared to the baseline, the carbon peak under the Economic Development Scenario will be delayed by three years, with an additional 92.74 Mt CO2; while under the Environmental Protection and Energy Transition Scenarios, the peak will be advanced by five and three years, with 106.48 and 73.86 Mt CO2 reductions, respectively. …”
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Can Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Be Carbon Neutral With Solar Renewables? by Alpaslan Demirci, Zafer Ozturk, Musa Terkes, Said Mirza Tercan, Recep Yumurtaci, Umit Cali

“…This article investigates whether electric vehicle charging stations can achieve carbon neutrality through strategic techno-economic integration with solar renewables. Furthermore, an exhaustive analysis investigated achieving carbon neutrality via integrating energy storage systems with photovoltaics, factoring in investment costs and carbon taxes. …”
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Geological disaster risk assessment based on ecological niche model: A case study of Longhui County, Shaoyang City by Yun ZHANG, Feng ZI, Jiehua GUO, Yunjiang CAO, Jiuling DUAN, Zhigang GUO, Long TANG

“…The MaxEnt model is employed to establish the geological disaster hazard assessment model, while 7 assessment factors are selected from population distribution, economic background, environmental resources development, disaster prevention, and mitigation capacity. …”
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Students’ subjective well-being, school bullying, and belonging during the COVID-19 pandemic: Comparison between PISA 2018 and PISA 2022 by Jian Li, Eryong Xue, Wenrui Zhou, Shuxuan Guo, Yimei Zheng

“…In addition, school belonging played a mediating role in the relationship between bullying and students’ SWB, and the influence of students’ family economic status on their SWB was moderated by students’ peer relationships, teacher-student relationships, and parent-child relationships. …”
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Fruit Leather Melon Formulation with Supplementation of Pineapple Puree, Carrageenan and Sorbitol by Aini Nur, Nurfadilah Azzahra Salma, Setyawati Retno, Sustriawan Budi, Eko Kusuma Kurniawan Ruly, Sabila Arsyistawa Hadana, Putri Roro Arianti Embun

“…Melon is a fruit with high water content so that processing is needed to increase its economic value and shelf life. An alternative that can be done is to process it into fruit leather. …”
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Clinical Pregnancy and Miscarriage Rates in relation to Vitamin D Supplementation among women with Hyper Androgenic PCOS: A prospective study by Sherif Sobhy Menshawy Khalifa, Wael Gaber Eldamaty, Ahmed Tharwat Abo Dakika, Mohamed Zaeim Hafez Ahmed, Muhammad Abdelbaeth Hassan Elfiky, Ghada Adel Hegazy

“…Our results indicate that women who have enough 25(OH)D are far more likely to get clinically pregnant than those who had deficiency of 25(OH)D.Conclusion More research is necessary to determine whether vitamin D supplementation can increase pregnancy rates in a simple and economical manner. In our study population, there was a significant prevalence of 25(OH)D deficit or insufficiency. …”
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Factors Associated with the Utilization of Traditional Health Services among People with Non-Communicable Diseases in Indonesia: Findings from a Nationwide Survey by Iwan Abdi Suandana, Putu Ayu Swandewi Astuti, Pande Putu Januraga

“…We conducted a secondary analysis of integrated nationwide health and socio-economic survey data in 2018. Of the 127,198 people with NCDs included in the analysis, 38.7% of people with NCDs have ever used traditional health services, with the most common type being those that involve manual therapies. …”
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Association of Frailty Index at 66 Years of Age with Health Care Costs and Utilization Over 10 Years in Korea: Retrospective Cohort Study by Jieun Jang, Anna Kim, Mingee Choi, Ellen P McCarthy, Brianne Olivieri-Mui, Chan Mi Park, Jae-Hyun Kim, Jaeyong Shin, Dae Hyun Kim

“… Abstract BackgroundThe long-term economic impact of frailty measured at the beginning of elderhood is unknown. …”
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Sweet Potato Peel Pectin's Potential as a Suspending Agent in Pharmaceutical Formulations: The Effect of Extraction Technique by Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Prince George jnr Acquah, Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi, Raphael Johnson, Marcel Tunkumgnen Bayor, Desmond Asamoah Bruce Otu, Samuel Nartey, Pearl Osei Akoto

“…This study thus examined the impact of acid (citric acid) and alkaline (sodium hydroxide) extraction procedures on the suitability of pectin extracted from sweet potato peels as a biocompatible and economical alternative pharmaceutical suspending agent. …”
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Crafting dental specialities in Iran: insights from a qualitative study by Tayebe Rojhanian, Michael Aryan Kya, Shahram Yazdani, Mohammad-Pooyan Jadidfard

“…Contextual factors include cultural norms, sociopolitical relationships, political shifts, economic conditions, and academic disciplines. The process of establishing new dental specialities revealed several gaps, including the absence of formal needs assessments, advocacy plans, career planning, effective partnerships, and adequate evaluation mechanisms. …”
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Systematic review: e-cigarettes vs. conventional cigarettes by Mateusz Janik, Barbara Ufnalska, Joanna Rychlewska-Duda, Justyna Lisiecka, Artur Fabijański, Anna Konarska, Anna Machowiak, Michał Nowak, Wojciech Firlej, Adrianna Dukacz

“…Aim of the review This systematic review provide an analysis of the existing literature on the influence of e-cigarettes on the human body with their economic and behavioral aspects. By examining a wide range of studies, we aim to elucidate the potential risks and benefits associated with e-cigarette use and provide a comparison of both electronic and conventional forms of nicotine consumption.   …”
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Chemical profiles of venom glands in queens, foundresses, pre-wintering gynes, and workers in the hornet Vespa velutina nigrithorax by Berville, Laurence, Lucas, Christophe, Haouzi, Mélissa, Khalil, Ali, Gévar, Jérémy, Bagnères, Anne-Geneviève, Darrouzet, Eric

“…Due to its marked invasiveness, this yellow-legged hornet is of great economic and ecological concern, mainly because of the damage it causes to insects in general and bees in particular. …”
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Catch assessment of commercially important gastropods in Guang-Guang, Mati City, Davao Oriental, Philippines by Imee Maynawang, Edison Macusi

“… Gastropods are one of the most valuable seashells, and they have high economic and nutritional value. This study aimed to assess the value and uses of commercially harvested gastropods, including species composition, time of gleaning, and methods used to harvest the gastropods in their habitat. …”
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Pore Structure Alteration Characteristics of Different Mineralogical Composition Shale during Shale-Fracturing Fluid Physical-Chemical Interactions by Zepeng Sun, Yongli Wang, Zhifu Wei, Yue Ni, Baoxiang Wu, Jing Li, Wenhua Fan, Gailing Wang, Yunxiao Li

“…Hydraulic fracturing is widely applied to economic gas production from shale reservoirs, but the effect of the shale mineral composition on the physical-chemical reactions during hydraulic fracturing is still poorly understood. …”
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Dissolved ozone flotation-nucleation crystallization pelleting process for the treatment and reclamation of oil and gas field produced water by SONG Ji’na, YUE Wen, TONG Xiao, XU Lanzhou, WANG Yadong, SHANG Yabo, JIN Xin, JIN Pengkang

“…The dissolved ozone flotation-nucleation crystallization pelleting process could not only achieve the resource utilization of produced water, but also reduce the daily production costs, with good economic and environmental benefits. Therefore, the combination process could provide technical reference for the oil and gas field produced water reclamation.…”
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