Expected annual minima from an idealized moving-average drought index by J. H. Stagge, K. Sung, K. Sung, I. F. Munyejuru, M. A. I. Haidar

“…<p>Numerous drought indices originate from the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and use a moving-average structure to quantify drought severity by measuring normalized anomalies in hydroclimate variables. …”
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Active versus sham transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as an adjunct to varenicline treatment for smoking cessation: Study protocol for a double-blind single dummy rando... by Laurie Zawertailo, Helena Zhang, Noreen Rahmani, Tarek K Rajji, Peter Selby

“…Three magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans will be conducted: two at baseline and one at end of treatment, to assess any functional or structural changes following treatment.<h4>Discussion</h4>For every two smokers who quit, one life is saved from a tobacco-related mortality. …”
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Differentially localizing isoforms of the migraine component calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), in the mouse trigeminal ganglion: βCGRP is translated but, unlike αCGRP, not so... by Sofia Lyng Wæver, Kristian Agmund Haanes

“…Lastly, bioinformatical analyses of the primary, secondary, and tertiary structure of the two isoforms were conducted. Results The IHC showed that the key isoform localized within the axons of the mouse TG neurons, is αCGRP and not βCGRP. …”
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In silico analysis of SNPs and miRNAs of KCTD13, CSDE1, SLC6A1 genes associated with autism spectrum disorder by Kübra Çoruh Kınalı, Ebru Özkan Oktay, Mesut Karahan

“…The objective of this study is to utilize in silico tools to predict the possible damaging impacts of SNPs (missense) in ASD-related KCTD13, CSDE1, and SLC6A1 genes that cause amino acid substitution on protein function, stability, structure, and miRNA target binding sites. Methods The SNPs and protein amino acid sequences were obtained from the NCBI dbSNP and UniProt databases. …”
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Peculiarities of the special knowledge application in the investigation of taking a government official or law enforcement officer as hostage by O. Yu. Prokopenko

“…To achieve this goal, the study used the following methods: analysis, synthesis, comparison, critical thinking, and systemic and structural methods, with the aim of conducting a thorough study of theoretical developments, results of investigative and judicial practice, systematising the results and formulating conclusions. …”
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Changes of Quality Characteristics before and after Embrittlement of Oreochromis niloticus×O. aureus by Mei CHEN, Jingkai QIN, Ziyi YANG, Zhongyi QIN, Jie ZHOU, Jiequn JIANG, Xiaoling LIU

“…The freezing point of CT was −0.81℃, lower than that of NT was −0.73 ℃, and the enthalpy of protein denaturation was 21.48% higher than that of NT. The muscle fiber structure of CT was more compact and dense, and the hardness, stickiness and mastication of CT were significantly higher than those of NT (P<0.05). …”
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Enhancing epidemic preparedness: a data-driven system for managing respiratory infections by Moslem Sarani, Katayoun Jahangiri, Manoochehr Karami, Mohammadreza Honarvar

“…Methods This research utilized a structured three-phase approach to design a respiratory infections (RIs) management dashboard. …”
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Genome wide identification of MATE and ALMT gene family in lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus) and expression profiling under Al stress condition by Ankita Tripathi, Dharmendra Singh, Jyotika Bhati, Deepti Singh, Jyoti Taunk, Jawaher Alkahtani, Abdulrahman Al-Hashimi, Madan Pal Singh

“…Predicted 3D (three-dimensional) structure and molecular docking revealed that 5 LcMATE proteins could bind citrate and contain amino acids related to its secretion via citrate exuding motif and other neighbouring sites. …”
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المکتبات الخضراء ودورها فى مواجهة تحدیات الاستدامة البیئیة : دراسة تحلیلیة مقارنة by د. مها لؤى حاتم

“…Achievingenvironmental sustainability is not limited to the library building, but also tomanagement, equipment, collections, and technical processes, services providedand marketing.The study draws its importance from the rules and standards that must beavailable to achieve the elements of environmental sustainability in libraries as afacade of civilization, heritage portfolio, and a model of social development.Libraries can continuously check the environmental sustainability rules andprovide their components of: structure, building, facades, atmosphere, interior  environment of ventilation, cooling, heating, lighting and other interior fittings,along with green ICT and other characteristics that refer to green marketing in theend to represent a real interface to innovation Civilization.The study aims at identifying the nature of green libraries, the reasonsand justifications for their transformation, the mechanisms of such transformation,in addition to surveying of their standards specifications, and comparing thedifferent models of green libraries in the world.One of the most prominent results of the study is the presentation oflibrary institutions as a living voice for the environment, and their role inrepresenting a model of green and sustainable development. …”
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Compliance with maternal HIV retesting for pregnant women attending care in selected health facilities in Namutumba district, Uganda by Shafik Malende, Edward Buzigi, Esther Bayiga

“…Quantitative data were collected from randomly selected mothers who delivered during the study period using a structured questionnaire in an open data kit. For the qualitative component, data were collected through key informant interviews with healthcare workers to explore barriers and facilitators to HIV retesting. …”
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Colostrum avoidance and associated factors among postnatal mothers in health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a mixed method study by Belete Mengistu Sisay, Samson Zegeye Endale, Frehiwot Worku Senbeta

“…Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected using pretested questionnaires and key informant interview question guides, respectively.Quantitative data were collected through structured interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, means, and standard deviations were performed. …”
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One-year outcomes of traumatic injuries among survivors in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study on the employment outcomes and functioning state by Ayalew Zewdie, Adamu Addissie, Marcia Finlayson, Ansha Nega Ahmed, Rosemary Lysaght

“…Medical records of all emergency room patients who visited the hospital within a 3-month period were reviewed to identify those who were eligible. A structured questionnaire was completed using a telephone interview. …”
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Prospectiva del desarrollo local. Caso: Sistema de Riego El Cenizo, Estado Trujillo, Venezuela by Ligia Nathalie García Lobo

“…Serious weaknesses were found out in planning, organization and direction in administering the process (R & D), regarding the methods and technology employed (R & D), highlights the technological development of SMEs own Táchira. The organizational structure, resources for (R & D) staff are responsible for the process, methods for product`s development and organizational strategy as a differentiating factor, are the key success factors in the (R & D) of new SME products in Táchira.…”
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Acceptability of telemedicine for early surgical site infection diagnosis after cesarean delivery in rural Rwanda: a qualitative study by Laban Bikorimana, Eve Hiyori Estrada, Anne Niyigena, Robert Riviello, Fredrick Kateera, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, Vincent K. Cubaka

“…Methods We conducted qualitative, semi-structured in-depth interviews in Kinyarwanda among 26 individuals (14 women and 12 CHWs) who participated in the telemedicine intervention. …”
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“Use 19 Metal Pieces of Approximately the Same Timbre”. An Analysis of Twelve Recorded Performances of Xenakis’s Métaux (Pléïades) by Diederik Mark de Ceuster

“…In comparing the various sixxen sets, this article shows that in some performances the periodic elements are heavily emphasized, whereas in others the sixxens increase the merging of sounds, which de-emphasizes rhythmic structures in favor of so-called “arhythmic clouds.” …”
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Hybrid Analysis of Biochar Production from Pyrolysis of Agriculture Waste Using Statistical and Artificial Intelligent-Based Modeling Techniques by Hani Hussain Sait, Ramesh Kanthasamy, Bamidele Victor Ayodele

“…However, understanding its characteristics is limited due to its intricate structure. This study used response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural networks (ANNs) to optimize and predict the production of biochar from the pyrolysis of palm kernel shells. …”
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Case Report: The Versatile Art of Reconstruction: A Decade‐Long Journey With Recurrent Facial Basal Cell Carcinoma by T. H. Pathirana, V. Bandaranayake, A. P. Nellihela, S. Nikeshala, T. Saranga, A. Abegunasekara, S. Gunathilake, N. J. Asanthi

“…The procedure was executed while preserving the pertinent neurovascular structures, maintaining oral competence, and restoring the lower face. …”
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Experimental Study on Thermal Conductivity of Organic-Rich Soils under Thawed and Frozen States by Ruixia He, Ning Jia, Huijun Jin, Hongbo Wang, Xinyu Li

“…With loose and porous structures, the organic matter layer in soil strata substantially influences soil thermal conductivity. …”
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Electrodeposited CdTe solar cells using low-purity Cd precursors &amp; the effect of chemical purity by Ashfaque E. Alam, Hussain I. Salim, Ayotunde A. Ojo, Imyhamy M. Dharmadasa

“…The as-deposited (AD) layers were heat-treated in the air with CdCl2. The structural, compositional, electrical, optical, and morphological characterizations of the CdTe thin films were studied, and the optimal growth voltage for achieving stoichiometric CdTe has been identified. …”
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Amplifying the Sensitivity of Electrospun Polyvinylidene Fluoride Piezoelectric Sensors Through Electrical Polarization Process for Low-Frequency Applications by Asra Tariq, Amir H. Behravesh, Muhammad Tariq, Ghaus Rizvi

“…Therefore, it is essential to explore methods for polarizing PVDF at the lowest possible voltage to prevent structural damage. In this study, a Design of Experiments (DoE) approach was employed to systematically optimize the polarization parameters using a definitive screening design. …”
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