Automated differentiation of wide QRS complex tachycardia using QRS complex polarity by Adam M. May, Bhavesh B. Katbamna, Preet A. Shaikh, Sarah LoCoco, Elena Deych, Ruiwen Zhou, Lei Liu, Krasimira M. Mikhova, Rugheed Ghadban, Phillip S. Cuculich, Daniel H. Cooper, Thomas M. Maddox, Peter A. Noseworthy, Anthony Kashou

“…Automated solutions leveraging computerized ECG interpretation (CEI) measurements and engineered features offer practical ways to improve diagnostic accuracy. We propose automated algorithms based on (i) WCT QRS polarity direction (WCT Polarity Code [WCT-PC]) and (ii) QRS polarity shifts between WCT and baseline ECGs (QRS Polarity Shift [QRS-PS]). …”
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Comparative analysis of genetic polymorphism in <i>Rhaponticum carthamoides</i> (Asteraceae) populations by ISSR markers in the Altai Republic by E. V. Zhmud, I. N. Kuban, A. A. Achimova, M. B. Yamtyrov, O. V. Dorogina

“…The purpose of this study was to characterize the genetic polymorphism of Rhaponticum carthamoides at the inter- and intrapopulation level in a comparative analysis for subsequent selection of seed samples from the genetically most heterogeneous natural populations of the AR for practical purposes.   Materials and methods. The species was studied for ISSR variability in five habitats in the AR. …”
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Comprehensive Assessment of the Effect of Urban Built-Up Land Expansion and Climate Change on Net Primary Productivity by Pengyan Zhang, Yanyan Li, Wenlong Jing, Dan Yang, Yu Zhang, Ying Liu, Wenliang Geng, Tianqi Rong, Jingwen Shao, Jiaxin Yang, Mingzhou Qin

“…The study can provide a reference for Zhengzhou and even the world's practical research to improve land use efficiency, increase agricultural productivity and natural carbon sinks, and maintain low-carbon development.…”
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A VersaTile Approach to Reprogram the Specificity of the R2-Type Tailocin Towards Different Serotypes of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> by Dorien Dams, Célia Pas, Agnieszka Latka, Zuzanna Drulis-Kawa, Lars Fieseler, Yves Briers

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> This work lays the groundwork for a scalable platform for the development of engineered tailocins, marking an important step towards making R2 tailocins a practical therapeutic tool for targeted bacterial infections.…”
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Preserving soil properties and enhancing cauliflower yield with black plastic mulch in Bangladesh by Farhana Akter Mitu, Mohammad Ashraful, Mohammad Abdul Kader, Fakhar Uddin Talukder, Tahmina Akter, Nargis Akter, Jahidul Karim, Rajesh Kumar Soothar, Ashutus Singha

“…Poor soil health and inefficient farming practices significantly challenge sustainable agriculture and crop productivity in Bangladesh. …”
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Transient response and analytical solution of burst phenomenon in long distance water pipeline by Zhi-Guo Tao, Ling Zhou, Yun-Jie Li, Yuan Huang, Yan-Qing Lu, Yin-Ying Hu, Rui-Ling Feng

“…The research findings can provide theoretical and practical guidance for the rapid diagnosis and quantitative analysis of burst pipes.…”
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Administration of non-national immunization program vaccines for children under six in a rural county, Henan Province: Did costs matter? by Miaomiao Yin, Yuan Cao, Xiaolin Xu, Hanzhi Peng, Yu Wang, Qian Long

“…Qualitative interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals (n = 4) and caregivers (Focus Group Discussions, n = 4) to understand local policies, routine practices, and caregivers’ experience with the administration of non-NIP vaccines. …”
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A medical insurance fund operation performance evaluation system under the DRG payment mode reform by Zijian Wang, Zijian Wang, Zijian Wang, Weifu Chang, Weifu Chang, Aijing Luo, Aijing Luo, Aijing Luo

“…BackgroundAn evaluation system for comprehensively measuring medical insurance fund operational performance under China’s Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) payment reform holds critical theoretical and practical significance, especially for enhancing the efficiency of medical insurance fund utilization and the quality of healthcare services. …”
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Evaluation of sustainable energy use in sugarcane production: A holistic model from planting to harvest and life cycle assessment by Molood Behnia, Mohammad Ghahderijani, Ali Kaab, Marjan Behnia

“…To lessen energy use in plant cane, the research recommends strategies like minimizing machinery use, adopting reduced and no-tillage practices, and employing efficient irrigation and spraying methods. …”
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Centroid-AME: An open-source software for estimating avian migration trajectories using population centroids movement in the annual cycle by Shi Feng, Alice C. Hughes, Qinmin Yang, Leyi Li, Chao Li

“…In this paper, we propose a general framework for trajectory estimation, and explore the practicality of Centroid-AME as a tool for analyzing observation data at the population level. …”
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Prevalence, antibiotic resistance patterns, and virulence factors of Staphylococcus aureus isolates associated with bovine mastitis in northern Bangladesh by Md. Mominul Islam, Md. Imran Hossain, Md. Sadequl Islam, Md. Golam Azam, Sajeda Sultana

“…These findings underscore the critical importance of implementing stringent antimicrobial stewardship practices and surveillance measures in dairy farming to mitigate the dissemination of antibiotic resistance.…”
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Sustainable Building Standards in the Galapagos Islands: Definition, Simulation, and Implementation in Representative Living Labs by Jorge Torres-Barriuso, Iñigo Lopez-Villamor, Aitziber Egusquiza, Antonio Garrido-Marijuan, Ander Romero-Amorrortu, Ziortza Egiluz

“…Addressing these issues is critical to preserving the islands’ unique ecosystem, as current construction practices are unsustainable and exacerbate environmental pressures, causing over-consumption of local resources and upsetting the delicate ecological balance that sustains this fragile environment. …”
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How to enhance company engagement in public-private emergency collaborations in the supply of essential goods by Markus Lüttenberg, Alexander Zienau, Marcus Wiens, Ole Hansen, Florian Diehlmann, Frank Schultmann

“…Logistics companies are motivated more by relaxing regulations, whereas health-care companies prefer reputation measures. Practical implications – The insights provide the basis for public and private actors to foster public–private collaboration and raises awareness of its potential during crises. …”
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Human milk and bronchopulmonary dysplasia have a dose-dependent effect: a cohort study by Jiaxin Li, Chuanzhong Yang, Jiaming Yang, Huiyan Wang, Xueyu Chen, Liga ChaoMu, Aifen Cao, Xiaoyun Xiong

“…These findings emphasise the importance of considering HM quantity in mixed feeding practices.…”
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Individual behavior tracking of heifers by using object detection algorithm YOLOv4 by Sarah Jahn, Gabriel Schmidt, Lisa Bachmann, Helen Louton, Timo Homeier-Bachmann, Anne K. Schütz

“…The use of such a model in practical dairy farming serves the early detection of changes in behavior while simultaneously saving working time.…”
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Iodine/Chlorine Multi‐Electron Conversion Realizes High Energy Density Zinc‐Iodine Batteries by Jiajin Zhao, Yan Chen, Mengyan Zhang, Ziqi An, Binbin Nian, Wenfeng Wang, Hao Wu, Shumin Han, Yuan Li, Lu Zhang

“…Abstract Aqueous zinc‐iodine (Zn‐I2) batteries are promising energy storage devices; however, the conventional single‐electron reaction potential and energy density of iodine cathode are inadequate for practical applications. Activation of high‐valence iodine cathode reactions has evoked a compelling direction to developing high‐voltage zinc‐iodine batteries. …”
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Screening of two efficient phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, strain X42 (Bacillus_A_bombysepticus) and strain G62 (Bacillus velezensis) for their ability to promote Gan Nan navel o... by Wenyuan Zhao, Tao Peng, Haojie Cao, Huimin Huang, Shuijing Yu

“…Abstract Background Due to inadequacies in the current management practices of navel orange orchards in southern Jiangxi, there is a deficiency in phosphorus content and a decline in overall soil quality. …”
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Effects of time restricted feeding combined with Lacto Ovo vegetarian diet on metabolic associated fatty liver disease management: a randomized clinical trial by Mahshad Shafiee, Amir Sadeghi, Fateme Ghafouri-Taleghani, Maryam Nilghaz, Maryam Ghods, Behnaz Narimani, Azita Hekmatdoost, Atoosa saidpour

“…These findings imply that TRF combined with a LOV diet enhances metabolic markers, liver health, and weight loss, thus potentially offering a practical dietary approach for managing MAFLD. Further long-term studies are necessary to validate these results and investigate their clinical applications.…”
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Malnutrition among the Elderly in Malaysia and Its Associated Factors: Findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2018 by Mohamad Hasnan Ahmad, Ruhaya Salleh, Cheong Siew Man, Munawara Pardi, Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim, Norhafizah Shahril, Mohd Hatta Abdul Mutalib, Suzana Shahar, Noor Ani Ahmad

“…Variables on sociodemographic, health status, and dietary practices were also obtained. The complex sampling analysis was used to determine the prevalence and associated factors of at-risk or malnutrition among the elderly. …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting perioperative transfusion in children undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB by Wenting Wang, He Wang, Jia Liu, Yu Jin, Bingyang Ji, Jinping Liu

“…Conclusions Our predictive model exhibits good performance in assessing PRT risk in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB, providing clinicians a practical tool to optimize individualized perioperative blood management strategies for this vulnerable population.…”
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