A retrospective study to understand the differences in maternal mortality among women admitted in critical and stable conditions in Malawi by David Lissauer, James Chirombo, Nara Tagiyeva-Milne, Jennifer Riches, Rosemary Bilesi, Lumbani Makhaza, Laura Munthali, Malangizo Mbewe

“…Lastly, we performed a principal component analysis to reduce dimensionality to identify the main factors leading to deaths.Results Obstetric haemorrhage was the predominant cause of death among women admitted in stable condition, while those admitted in critical condition primarily died of hypertensive disorders. …”
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Hungry wintering birds and angry farmers: Crop damage and management implications in a protected wetland in China by Lanyan Zhong, Yanfang Li, Yalong Li, Chuanyin Dai

“…Ten species were found to be responsible for crop damage, with the most problematic being the Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis), which mainly damages potato, maize and napa cabbage. The farmers had negative attitudes toward the problematic species and a low tolerance for crop-foraging activity. …”
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Radioprotective effects of polysaccharides from Poria cocos peels against 60Co-γ induced oxidative damage in vitro and in vivo by Keke Suo, Chaoqiang Zheng, Zhipeng Li, Limin Hao, Jiaqing Zhu, Changcheng Zhao, Yanling Shi, Juanjuan Yi, Jike Lu

“…In the present study, the main components and monosaccharide compositions of the polysaccharides from Poria cocos peels (PCPP) and its radioprotective activities against 60Co-γ induced oxidative damage in vitro and in vivo were evaluated. …”
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Bushen Huoxue formula protects against renal fibrosis and pyroptosis in chronic kidney disease by inhibiting ROS/NLRP3-mediated inflammasome activation by Lin Liao, Pengyu Tao, Qiming Xu, Jie Chen, Weiwei Liu, Jing Hu, Jianrao Lu

“…Moreover, fibrosis and pyroptosis in HK-2 cells induced by NLRP3 overexpression were reduced by treatment with BSHX.Conclusions BSHX significantly reduced renal fibrosis and pyroptosis, and its mechanism was mainly associated with the inhibition of reactive oxygen species (ROS)/NLRP3-mediated inflammasome activation.…”
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Novel architecture of ternary ZnO/PMA/AgI heterojunctions towards boosted visible-light photocatalytic destruction of antibiotics by Yossor R. Abdulmajeed, Saad H. Ammar, Nada D. Ali, Fatma D. Ali, A. Al-Farraji, Marwa A. Lafta

“…Accordingly, the reaction mechanism of LEV degradation over ZnO/PMA/AgI heterojunction has been elucidated and supported by active-species capturing studies, which confirm that •O2−, and in less degree h+ were the main reactive species in the reaction. Besides, after six cyclic degradations, the degradation efficiency of the ZnO/PMA/AgI photocatalyst for LEV stayed about 90%, demonstrating its superb photocatalytic stability.…”
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Bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid, and moxifloxacin (BPaLM) for multidrug- or rifampin-resistant tuberculosis: a systematic review by Denise Rossato Silva, Flávia Fonseca Fernandes, Juliana Carvalho Ferreira, Wanderley Bernando, Margareth Maria Pretti Dalcolmo, Fernanda Dockhorn Costa Johansen, Fernanda Carvalho de Queiroz Mello

“…Methods: This was a systematic review of clinical trials comparing the use of the BPaLM regimen with the standard of care in patients with MDR/RR-TB. The main outcome measure was an unfavorable endpoint (a composite of death, treatment failure, treatment discontinuation, loss to follow-up, and recurrence), and secondary outcome measures included adverse events and serious adverse events. …”
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Pre-immunotherapy alters stereotactic ablative radiotherapy-induced systemic T cell responses in early-stage NSCLC by Chao Liu, Yanjuan Chen, Xiaohui Li, Zhijie Bai, Meilin Jiang, Dongsheng Sheng, Wenxue Zou, Rui Huang, Qingyu Huang, Fuhao Wang, Jingyang Zhu, Huiru Sun, Bing Liu, Zongcheng Li, Bing Sun

“…Of note, both SABR and icSABR largely changed TCR clonotypes, which were mainly large clones post-SABR but single clone post-icSABR, and predominantly from terminal effector CD8+ T cells and T helper cells, respectively. …”
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Cavitation and erosion effects on hydraulic performances of a submersible drainage pump by Md Rakibuzzaman, Sang-Ho Suh, Hyoung-Ho Kim, Md. Didarul Islam, Ling Zhou, Mahmoud A. El-Emam

“…A parametric study is essential to improve the suction performance and accurately identify the cavitation and erosion phenomena in the pump, providing a technical reference for monitoring its optimal operation. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to develop an energy-saving, high-efficiency submersible pump capable of emergency response. …”
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Synthesis and in-situ Mo microalloying of CuCr alloy by aluminothermic self-propagating reduction by Jin-ru Han, Zhi-he Dou, Ting-an Zhang, Wang An

“…On this basis, homogeneous CuCr48.5Mo0.6 alloy is successfully synthesized. whose microstructure exists in the form of two phases. Mo is mainly combined with Cr in CuCr alloy, and the addition of Mo promotes the irregular development of Cr-rich alloy. …”
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Mortality and functional outcomes in elderly adults treated surgically by hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures by Ankush Ratanpal, Katapadi Ramachandra Kamath, Preetham Raj V Salian, Saiprasad Sarvothama Baliga, Rajendra Annappa, Sayak Banerjee

“…Conclusion: Early surgery and early mobilization should be the main aim of treatment for femoral neck fractures.…”
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The low-cost technical system of rural sustainable wood construction and its suitability based on the small-diameter round timber of fast-growing Northeast Larch by Ying Wu, Hongpeng Xu, Jianmei Wu, Yuncheng Ji

“…Through the research methods and processes of ''case analysis'' — ''multi-scheme comparison of creative group'' — ''SAP2000 structural system simulation'' — ''multi-factor comprehensive comparison'', the sustainable wood structure technical system suitable for the development of northeast China is explored. The main conclusions are as follows: firstly, two types of structural systems based on small-diameter round timber are proposed. …”
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Comparative Study of Remimazolam and Midazolam During Sedated Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis by Ryoji Ichijima, Hisatomo Ikehara, Tomomi Sugita, Daisuke Yamaguchi, Yasuhiko Nagata, Kanako Ogura, Mitsuru Esaki, Yosuke Minoda, Hiroyuki Ono, Yuki Maeda, Shinsuke Kiriyama, Tetsuya Sumiyoshi, Yuichi Kanmura

“…Trial Registration: The main study (REM‐IICT JP1) is registered with the Japan Registry of Clinical Trails: jRCT2031200360…”
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Single or multiple treatments with lusutrombopag in subjects with thrombocytopenia and chronic liver disease needing an invasive procedure by Davide Scalabrini, Paolo Sciuto, Cristina Felicani, Antonia Rudilosso, Pietro Andreone

“…This condition, when present in the severe form [platelet count (PLT) less than 50 × 109/L] correlates, with an increased risk of bleeding during the main diagnostic-therapeutic procedures which cirrhotic patients usually undergone. …”
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On the Considerations of Using Near Real Time Data for Space Weather Hazard Forecasting by A. W. Smith, C. Forsyth, I. J. Rae, T. M. Garton, C. M. Jackman, M. Bakrania, R. M. Shore, G. S. Richardson, C. D. Beggan, M. J. Heyns, J. P. Eastwood, A. W. P. Thomson, J. M. Johnson

“…In general, the data available in NRT corresponds well with post‐processed data, however there are three main areas of concern: greater short‐term variability in the NRT data, occasional anomalous values and frequent data gaps. …”
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A Hybrid Method of PROSAIL RTM for the Retrieval Canopy LAI and Chlorophyll Content of Moso Bamboo (<italic>Phyllostachys pubescens</italic>) Forests From Sentinel-2 MSI Data by Zhanghua Xu, Chaofei Zhang, Songyang Xiang, Lingyan Chen, Xier Yu, Haitao Li, Zenglu Li, Xiaoyu Guo, Huafeng Zhang, Xuying Huang, Fengying Guan

“…Currently, physical models are widely adopted for estimating LAI and canopy chlorophyll content (CCC). However, the main challenges of physical model-based methods for estimating LAI and CCC are the high computational cost and the fact that different combinations of canopy variables result in similar spectral reflectance for local minima. …”
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Improving photovoltaic water pumping system performance with ANN-based direct torque control using real-time simulation by Ikram Saady, Btissam Majout, Ismail El Kafazi, Mohammed Karim, Badre Bossoufi, Najib El Ouanjli, Said Mahfoud, Ahmed Althobaiti, Thamer A. H. Alghamdi, Mohammed Alenezi

“…Abstract Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (PVWPS) have become increasingly important as a renewable energy solution in rural areas, providing energy independence, cost savings, and environmental friendliness. This system has two main controllers. The first controller is employed to maximize power extraction from the PV array by controlling the duty ratio of the DC-DC boost converter. …”
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What is the optimal outcome after endoscopic sinus surgery in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis? A consultation of Canadian experts by Nadim Saydy, Sami P. Moubayed, Marie Bussières, Arif Janjua, Shaun Kilty, François Lavigne, Eric Monteiro, Smriti Nayan, Marilou Piché, Kristine Smith, Doron Sommer, Leigh Sowerby, Marc A. Tewfik, Ian J. Witterick, Erin Wright, Martin Desrosiers

“…Results According to an expert survey, patients’ main objectives are an improvement in their chief complain, a general improvement in quality of life (QoL), and a better overall symptomatic control. …”
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Seasonal variations and comparative nutritional composition of hatchery-reared, hatchery-released, and wild black rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii) by Liu Wang, Liu Wang, Yunhai He, Xu Wei, Xinyan Liang, Xinyan Liang, Ruonan Zhang, Ruonan Zhang, Qi Liu, Qi Liu, Chenqi Wang, Chenqi Wang, Jinfeng Chen, Jinfeng Chen, Meiyuan Li, Meiyuan Li, Zhi Ma, Shaodong Qu

“…Our research suggested that S. schlegelii exhibited extensive ecological plasticity, and the variations in nutrition of a population was mainly influenced by environmental factors rather than the origin. …”
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Risk factors for African swine fever spread in wild boar in the Russian Federation by O. I. Zakharova, A. A. Blokhin, O. A. Burova, I. V. Yashin, F. I. Korennoy

“…A thorough examination of foreign and domestic literature revealed that wild boar population management factors, socio-economic and environmental ones, that mainly account for the density and number of animals were the most significant and associated with the risk of ASF outbreak occurrence in wild animals. …”
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Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Single- and Multilayer Polyester Foils (Laminates) from Polylactide and Poly(Ethylene 2,5-Furandicarboxylate) by Sandra Paszkiewicz, Izabela Irska, Konrad Walkowiak, Filip Włodarczyk, Magdalena Zdanowicz, Elżbieta Piesowicz, Mateusz Barczewski

“…Packaging materials mainly serve the function of protecting products. …”
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