Outburst mechanism and hazard prevention technique of limestone aquifer under isolated island panels by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yanjun Wu, Yanjun Wu, Yanjun Wu, Yongli Shi, Yongli Shi, Yongli Shi, Jingzhong Zhu

“…Eventually, the treatment effect is validated by the practical work. The study results indicate that (1) the depth of the floor failure zone is 27.51 m and that the risk owing to water inrush of the panel floor in the isolated islands exists. …”
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Irrigation Management of HLB-Affected Trees by Davie Mayeso Kadyampakeni, Kelly T. Morgan, Mongi Zekri, Rhuanito Ferrarezi, Arnold W. Schumann

“…However, rainfall is scarce during the dry period from February through May, which coincides with the critical stages of bloom, leaf expansion, fruit set, and fruit enlargement. Irrigation is practiced to provide water when rainfall is not sufficient or timely to meet water needs. …”
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Predicting cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality using the lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio: Insights from explainable machine learning models by Jichao Wu, Die Huang, Jiefang Li, Jingxing Yi, Yu Lei, Jun Yin

“…Conclusion: The study concludes that LMR is a simple and practical indicator for predicting cardiovascular disease and its mortality. …”
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Mapping groundwater potential zone by robust machine learning algorithms & remote sensing techniques in agriculture dominated area, Bangladesh by M. M. Shah Porun Rana, Muhammad Tauhidur Rahman, Md Fuad Hassan

“…It is highly expanded in the aspect of industry and agriculture practices. This region's distinctive physiography, extensive agriculture, dryness, low rainfall, and abundant water supply all contribute to the low groundwater depth. …”
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The evolutionary journey to a new normal for learning and capacity building of healthcare workers to prepare and respond to health emergencies across Africa by Boukaré Bonkoungou, Fausta Mosha, Amarachi Abianuru, Joseph Okeibunor, Heini Utunen, Giselle Balaciano, Ana C. Barbosa de Lima, Lauren Burke, Shannon McKenna, Sukriti Nag, Abdou Salam Gueye, Bruce Struminger

“…This initiative has reached more health professionals than pre-pandemic in-person training, facilitating more equitable access to essential knowledge and best practices.ConclusionThe WHO AFRO and Project ECHO partnership navigated a variety of challenges, while establishing a paradigm shift in learning strategies. …”
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A novel index for diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus: Cholesterol, High density lipoprotein, and Glucose (CHG) index by Amin Mansoori, Mina Nosrati, Mohsen Dorchin, Fatemeh Mohammadyari, Elahe Derakhshan‐Nezhad, Gordon Ferns, Habibollah Esmaily, Majid Ghayour‐Mobarhan

“…Background Gold standard methods of type 2 diabetes mellitus are expensive and therefore not practical for large scale studies in low‐income countries. …”
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A mixed methods crossover randomized controlled trial exploring the experiences, perceptions, and usability of artificial intelligence (ChatGPT) in health sciences education by Mirella Veras, Joseph-Omer Dyer, Holly Shannon, Bryce J M Bogie, Morgan Ronney, Harmehr Sekhon, Derek Rutherford, Paulo Goberlânio Barros Silva, Dahlia Kairy

“…An established framework of best practices for the usage of AI within health science education is necessary. …”
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Investigating the effect of electric field amplitude on the thermal behavior of paraffin/Cu nanostructure in a tube containing non-connected rotating ribs using molecular dynamics... by Ahmed Shawqi Sadeq, Rassol Hamed Rasheed, Shaima Albazzaz, Mohammad N. Fares, Soheil Salahshour, Rozbeh Sabetvand

“…These findings have practical implications for optimizing materials in thermal management and energy storage systems by tailoring electric field conditions to enhance performance.…”
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Particulate Pollution in Korhogo and Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire) during the Dry Season by Sylvain Gnamien, Véronique Yoboué, Cathy Liousse, Money Ossohou, Sékou Keita, Julien Bahino, Silué Siélé, Lamine Diaby

“…This study evaluates with a simple existing methodology particulate air pollution in two West African cities (Korhogo and Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire) which have different population practices and local meteorology. From two measurement campaigns at about ten sites during the dry season and using the inverse distance-weighted interpolation method, maps of spatial variation in PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations are obtained at the scale of each of these cities, which provide a snapshot of the concentration levels to which populations are actually exposed. …”
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Unraveling the spatiotemporal trends and source attribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and oxygenated derivatives in Guangzhou agricultural ditch sediment by Shaomin Li, Weisong Chen, Yichen Liu, Haoyu Wang, Yongtao Li, Zhen Zhang, Xingjian Yang

“…Spatially, Pearson correlation and path analysis disclosed a linkage between OPAHs and high-molecular-weight PAHs and adjacent agricultural practices, whereas low-molecular-weight PAHs were associated with human and industrial operations. …”
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The rapid infilling of a tide-dominated channel on the southern Yangtze Delta plain during the Medieval Climate Anomaly by Zhuoxuan Wu, Jianwen Wang, Xiaomei Nian, Fengyue Qiu, Zhanghua Wang, Zhanghua Wang

“…The response of ports and navigation channels in tide-dominated or tide-influenced estuaries to climate warming is of significant practical relevance. However, studies utilizing sedimentary records to understand these dynamics remain limited. …”
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Identification and characterization of multiple novel viruses in fecal samples of cormorants by Li Ji, Li Ji, Ran Zhao, Yifei Pei, Yijie Sun, Xiaoyi Sun, Likai Ji, Xiaochun Wang, Yuwei Liu, Quan Shen, Shixing Yang, Yan Wang, Wen Zhang

“…The findings of this study increase our understanding of the diversity of viruses in cormorants and provide practical viral genome information for the prevention and treatment of potential viral diseases affecting this species.…”
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Random-Parameter Multivariate Negative Binomial Regression for Modeling Impacts of Contributing Factors on the Crash Frequency by Crash Types by Chenzhu Wang, Fei Chen, Jianchuan Cheng, Wu Bo, Ping Zhang, Mingyu Hou, Feng Xiao

“…Based on the results, several practical and efficient measures can be taken to promote safety during the road design and operating processes. …”
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Mitigation of PFOA/PFOS toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio) by oxidative stress modulation and gut microbial metabolism through the use of aquatic probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus by Chun Wang, Guanyi Li, Sibao Chen, Ruixuan Li, Mengyan Wang, Xia Wang, Ning Ding, Yingxue Sun

“…These novel findings not only elucidate the mechanism by which L. rhamnosus efficiently reduces PFOS and PFOA toxicity in zebrafish but also provide a theoretical basis and practical recommendations for utilizing probiotics in aquaculture.…”
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Trophic transfer of arsenic in the food chain from selected crops grown in long-term wastewater contaminated soil by Mudasra Munir, Kafeel Ahmad, Zafar Iqbal Khan, Shahzad Akhtar, Muhammad Nadeem, Asma Ashfaq, Mohammad Faisal, Abdulrahman A. Alatar, Hafiza Mamona Nazir, Ifra Saleem Malik

“…The study highlights that human activities have intensified metal pollution in the area, necessitating immediate cessation of such practices. Environmentally friendly wastewater management methods should be implemented, and regular monitoring of toxic metals in water, soil, and vegetables is crucial to prevent excessive arsenic accumulation.…”
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The influence of selected financial factors on the survival of SMES in V4 countries by Zdenko Metzker, Roman Hlawiczka, Irma Tabaku, Ho Thanh Tung

“…In conclusion, the article underscores the importance of effective financial management practices, risk comprehension, and positive self-assessment for SMEs to achieve sustained stability in the dynamic business landscape. …”
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Optimization of photocatalytic degradation of Eriochrome Black T from aqueous solution using TiO2-biochar composite by Mohammednur Abdu, Solomon Tibebu, Saeideh Babaee, Abebe Worku, Titus A.M. Msagati, Jemal Fito Nure

“…These findings highlight the potential of the TBC-1 composite as an effective and sustainable solution for water and wastewater treatment applications, contributing to improved environmental management practices.…”
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Machine learning-based analyses of contributing factors for the development of hypertension: a comparative study by Marenao Tanaka, Yukinori Akiyama, Kazuma Mori, Itaru Hosaka, Keisuke Endo, Toshifumi Ogawa, Tatsuya Sato, Toru Suzuki, Toshiyuki Yano, Hirofumi Ohnishi, Nagisa Hanawa, Masato Furuhashi

“…By building multiple ML models, more practical prediction might be possible.…”
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Carbon finance for forest resilience in California by Micah Elias, Ethan Yackulic, Katharyn Duffy, Katharyn Duffy, Phil Saksa, Daniel L. Sanchez, Nicholas Pevzner, Spencer Plumb, Jillian Dyszynski, Carina Bracer

“…Employing a dynamic performance benchmark (DPB) framework, this study models the impacts of restoring resilience to high-risk forests via forest thinning followed by prescribed fire. These practices show an initial carbon cost, but ultimately reduce carbon emissions from wildfire and increase carbon storage compared to a no-treatment counterfactual scenario by 35 tCO2e per acre on average, with market-ready biomass utilization pathways adding another 6–23 tCO2e average benefit per acre. …”
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Transcriptional Systems Vaccinology Approaches for Vaccine Adjuvant Profiling by Diogo Pellegrina, Heather L. Wilson, George K. Mutwiri, Mohamed Helmy

“…Transcriptomics tools such as RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) allow us to simultaneously quantify the expression of practically all expressed genes, making it possible to make inferences that are only possible when considering the system as a whole. …”
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