CARBON STOCKS IN PHYTOMASS OF WOODY PLANTS AND COARSE WOODY DEBRIS IN OLD-GROWTH BLUEBERRY PINE FORESTS IN THE NATURAL RESERVE “KIVACH” by A. N. Pekkoev, S. A. Moshnikov, I. V. Romashkin, D. V. Teslya

“…Under the forest canopy, the undergrowth is represented mainly by pine and spruce and only sometimes with a minor participation of birch. …”
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Assessment of Impact of Meteorology and Precursor in Long-term Trends of PM and Ozone in a Tropical City by Christian Mark G. Salvador, Angeles D. Alindajao, Karen B. Burdeos, Mark Anthony M. Lavapiez, Jhon Robin Yee, Angel T. Bautista, Preciosa Corazon B. Pabroa, Rey Y. Capangpangan

“…Analysis of the ratio of OM and sulfate indicated that the main source of pollution in the city was wildfire/biomass burning. …”
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From Continent to Ocean: Investigating the Multi-Element and Precious Metal Geochemistry of the Paraná-Etendeka Large Igneous Province Using Machine Learning Tools by J. J. Lindsay, H. S. R. Hughes, C. M. Yeomans, J. C. Ø. Andersen, I. McDonald

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Computer-Aided Supporting Models of Customized Crack Propagation Sensors for Analysis and Prototyping by Paulina Kurnyta-Mazurek, Rafał Wrąbel, Artur Kurnyta

“…The GUI is used for entering material libraries and the selection of loading conditions and a type of specimen, while the results of the numerical analysis are delivered through Abaqus. The main advantage of the developed GUI is the capacity for personnel inexperienced in using the Abaqus environment to perform analysis. …”
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Salinity effect evaluation on the survival rate and hematology of snakeskin gourami juvenile Trichopodus pectoralis by Lies Setijaningsih

“…The declining in population stock was the main problem cause its availability still relies upon the nature catch. …”
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Sub-surface flow constructed wetland for the treatment of sewage generated in a municipal park by A.M. Vazquez, A. Samudio-Oggero, H.D. Nakayama, I. Cantero-García

“…Despite being one of the most representative ecological reserves in the country, annual waterquality reports indicate the presence of a high content of pollutants; mainly nitrogen, phosphorus, andfecalcolifoirs, among others. …”
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Accelerated expansion of NATO into the Balkans as a consequence of Euro-Atlantic Discord by S. Gajić, E. G. Ponomareva

“…Based on the analysis of a large body of narrative sources and recent literature, the article presents the main trends and possible prospects for developments in the Balkans, depending on the outcome of the ongoing ideological and political struggle within the West.…”
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Feasibility of implementing family-integrated newborn care for hospitalised preterm and low birthweight infants in newborn care units of Ethiopia: a mixed-methods design by Hege Langli Ersdal, Araya Abrha Medhanyie, Damen Haile Mariam, Siren Rettedal, Znabu Hadush Kahsay

“…However, its practicality (0.53), integration (0.52) and adaptability (0.50) could be generally constrained mainly by the poor organisational infrastructure related to NCU space and infection prevention measures. …”
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Mental health in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional analyses from a community cohort study by Elizabeth Broadbent, Carol Coupland, Trudie Chalder, Kavita Vedhara, Ru Jia, Kieran Ayling, Adam Massey

“…The cohort was predominantly female (n=2618); mean age 44 years; 10% (n=296) from minority ethnic groups; 50% (n=1559) described themselves as key workers and 20% (n=649) identified as having clinical risk factors putting them at increased risk of COVID-19.Main outcome measures Depression, anxiety and stress scores.Results Mean scores for depression (x- =7.69, SD=6.0), stress (x- =6.48, SD=3.3) and anxiety (x- = 6.48, SD=3.3) significantly exceeded population norms (all p<0.0001). …”
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MODELING OF ROUGH ROTARY MILLING OF CRANKSHAFT PINS by Kacper CIEŚLAR, Stanisław PŁONKA

“…In the next step, the crankpin having a length of 25 mm was divided by planes (in quantity lp=21) into 1.25 mm sections. On the main cutting edge of two cutting inserts of the disc milling cutter, points were marked at intersection locations with these planes. …”
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Management of Persistent Epistaxis Using Floseal Hemostatic Matrix vs. traditional nasal packing: a prospective randomized control trial by Scott Murray, Adrian Mendez, Alexander Hopkins, Hamdy El-Hakim, Caroline C. Jeffery, David W. J. Côté

“…Patients were randomized to the Floseal® (Baxter, USA) or traditional packing study arms. Our main clinical outcome measures were: 1) Hemostasis directly following treatment and at 48 h post-treatment, and 2) self-reported patient comfort at 48 h post-treatment. …”
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The impact of biological and psychosocial factors on the formation of mental disorders in patients who have experienced COVID-19 and exposed to the stressors of the SARS-COV-2 pand... by N.O. Maruta, V.Y. Fedchenko, I.O. Yavdak, T.V. Panko

“…The goal – to investigate the clinical and anamnestic features and their impact on the formation of psychopathological consequences in patients with first diagnosed mental disorders who have experienced COVID-19 and exposed to the stressors of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. 97 patients with first diagnosed mental disorders who have experienced COVID-19 and exposed to the stressors of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic were examined and made up the main group. The comparison group included 58 people without mental disorders who have experienced COVID-19 and exposed to the stressors of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. …”
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The effects of active play interventions on children’s fundamental movement skills: a systematic review by Xinmiao Zhang, Changhao Tang, Miao Geng, Kai Li, Cong Liu, Yujun Cai

“…Methods A systematic literature search was conducted in six electronic databases, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and Wan Fang Data, from database inception to May 30, 2024. The main inclusion criteria for literature screening included the intervention modality being AP, the outcome indicator as FMS, and the intervention being for typically developing children. …”
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Silent witnesses: unveiling the epidemic of femicides in North-west Tshwane, South Africa – a decade of analysis by Yaseen Bismilla, K. K. Hlaise, C. Van Wyk

“…Objectives The study had four main objectives: to analyse the demographics and incidence rates of femicides in the North-west Tshwane area, to examine the circumstances surrounding femicides (including the time, location, and demographic risk factors), to identify the causes and pathological characteristics of femicides; and to observe trends in femicide rates over the ten-year study period. …”
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Determinants of Success in Revision Cochlear Implant Surgeries: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Patient, Surgical, and Radiological Factors by Sarah Alshehri, Thikra Khalid Hamdi Alasmari

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study aims to evaluate factors influencing revision cochlear implant surgeries, including patient demographics, surgical techniques, and radiological findings. The main aim was to identify factors influencing surgical success to inform clinical treatment and enhance patient outcomes. …”
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Architekci pogranicza kulturowego: Julian i Alfred Zachariewiczowie, Iwan Lewiński, Tadeusz Obmiński by Ihor Żuk

“…Ivan Levynskyi was a leading construction entrepreneur of Galicia in the late 19th – early 20th centuries whose firm erected the largest objects of Lviv architecture of the period, such as the Civic Theater (1897-1900), or the Main Railway Station (1901-1904). During the 1880s-1910s, Levynskyi, being a brilliant specialist in architectural planning, built numerous complexes of residential architecture – both single-family and multi-apartment. …”
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Weaving oral health provider perspectives to guide future dental therapy advocacy and implementation efforts by Amanda J. Llaneza, Amanda J. Llaneza, Kara A. Stone, Julie Seward

“…Education, advocacy, and networking were identified as the main objectives for attending the conference.DiscussionThe conference platform encouraged dissenting viewpoints to contribute to academic and policy debates to ultimately provide broader access to oral healthcare through a comprehensive team approach. …”
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LEGAL INSTITUTE OF MOBILIZATION AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: THEORETICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF INTERACTION AND MUTUAL INFLUENCE by Iryna Kirieieva

“…In addition, it is emphasized that mobilization and civic responsibility are one of the key components of successful defense of the Motherland. Summary  of  the  main  results  of  the  study. Mobilization processes and subsequent military service during martial law are regulated by the legislation of Ukraine, in particular, Constitution of Ukraine,  the laws «On military duty and military service», «On mobilization training and mobilization», «On the defense of Ukraine», «On the legal regime of martial law», «On the number of the Armed Forces of Ukraine», the Regulation on the completion of military service by citizens of Ukraine in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, approved by the Decree of the President of Ukraine dated 10.12.2008 № 1153/2008. …”
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Dynamic Characteristics and Mechanism of the Saturated Compacted Loess under Freeze-Thaw Cycles by Qian Wang, Fuqiang Liu, Xiumei Zhong, Zhongnan Gao, Shouyun Liang, Yuxin Liang

“…It is illustrated that the saturated loess has mainly experienced three steps under freeze-thaw cycles: (1) fracture and expansion of original skeleton cementation, (2) damage, crushing and aggregation of the particle, and (3) compaction and reorganization of soil structure. …”
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Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Stem Cell-Based Therapy in Treating Asherman Syndrome: A System Review and Meta-Analysis by Yiming Zhao, Qifan Luo, Xiao Zhang, Yafei Qin, Jingpeng Hao, Dejun Kong, Hongda Wang, Guangming Li, Xiangying Gu, Hao Wang

“…We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science database (published up to October 3, 2020). Our main evaluation outcomes were menses improvement, endometrial thickness changes, pregnancy outcome, and side effects. …”
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