Biochar-microplastics interaction modulates soil nitrous oxide emissions and microbial communities by Ziheng Zou, Qidong Yu, Runyu Chen, Jinyang Wang, Xueyan Liu

“…Our study underscores the critical role of MP type in assessing the effects of biochar on soil N cycling and N2O emissions. …”
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Microlearning beyond boundaries: A systematic review and a novel framework for improving learning outcomes by Wali Khan Monib, Atika Qazi, Rosyzie Anna Apong

“…The key learning outcomes identified, categorized according to Bloom's Taxonomy, include cognitive (knowledge acquisition, retention, improvement, recall, transfer, and application as well as critical thinking, problem-solving, professional, feedback and self-regulation skills, core competencies such as digital and pedagogical competence, and performance like test performance), behavioural (presentation skills development, task or work performance, higher completion rates, behavioural patterns, engagement, and collaboration), and affective (positive perceptions and attitudes, increased motivation, satisfaction, and improved self-efficacy). …”
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Types of Complications and Associated Factors in Patients Undergoing Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation: A Systematic Review by Sugiharto F, Asmara AD, Sari WP, Freitas LA, Ramdani D, Anna A, Nuraeni A, Trisyani Y, Purnomo Y

“…Firman Sugiharto,1 A Danang Asmara,1 Wulan Puspita Sari,1 Lurdes Acorta Freitas,1 Dadan Ramdani,1 Anastasia Anna,2 Aan Nuraeni,2 Yanny Trisyani,2 Yudi Purnomo3 1Master Study Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia; 2Department of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia; 3Nursing Department, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Jawa, IndonesiaCorrespondence: Anastasia Anna, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. …”
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Evaluation of Hematocrit in Adults with Dengue by a Laboratory Information System by Duangjai Sahassananda, Vipa Thanachartwet, Putza Chonsawat, Benjamaporn Wongphan, Supat Chamnanchanunt, Manoon Surabotsophon, Varunee Desakorn

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Ideas of Multipolarity in the Conceptual Frame of the Soviet Diplomacy during the Final Phases of the Great Patriotic war (1943–1945) by I. E. Magadeev

“…The article addresses critical questions, such as their perception of the global scenario following WWII, their consideration of the inevitability of Soviet-American bipolarity, and the factors and circumstances that influenced their conceptualizations. …”
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East Central Europe in the Federalist-Regional Concepts of the Polish Emigrants of the Second Half ofthe 20th century by Barbara Stankevič

“…Under the present circumstances, the ULB concept was seeking to renew the "idea of the Jogaila dynasty", which was popular in the post-war period, by dialectically criticizing it and discarding its imperialist form. …”
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Non-pharmaceutical interventions and epigenetic aging in adults: Protocol for a scoping review. by Alina Liebich, Shenglin Zheng, Theresa Schachner, Jacqueline Mair, Mia Jovanova, Falk Müller-Riemenschneider, Tobias Kowatsch

“…Quality and risk of bias for the included studies will be assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist. …”
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Highway Travel Time Prediction of Segments Based on ANPR Data considering Traffic Diversion by Wenjun Du, Bo Sun, Jiating Kuai, Jiemin Xie, Jie Yu, Tuo Sun

“…Travel time is one of the most critical parameters in proactive traffic management and the deployment of advanced traveler information systems. …”
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Application of Real-Coded Genetic Algorithm–PID Cascade Speed Controller to Marine Gas Turbine Engine Based on Sensitivity Function Analysis by Yunhyung Lee, Kitak Ryu, Gunbaek So, Jaesung Kwon, Jongkap Ahn

“…Simulations revealed that the R-PID controllers, optimized for robustness, show Nyquist path stability, maintaining the furthest distance from the critical point (−1, j0). The smallest sensitivity function <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>M</mi><mi>s</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> (maximum sensitivity) values and minimal changes in <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>M</mi><mi>s</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> for uncertain plants confirm robustness against uncertainties. …”
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A QoE and Availability-Aware Framework for Network Slice Placement and Resource Allocation by Gergely Dobreff, Attila Bader, Alija Pasic

“…In 5G networks, the deployment of network slices enabled by Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is becoming a critical component for delivering tailored services to meet diverse application needs. …”
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Realization of the genetic potential of frost hardiness in apple hybrids of different ploidy by N. G. Krasova, Z. E. Ozherelieva, A. M. Galasheva

“…The genotypes were revealed that under artificial freezing bore critical temperatures –38 and –40 °C as well as –42 °C with damages of vitally important tissues at the level of Antonovka Obyknovennaya (component II). …”
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Genetic evidence for the liver-brain axis: lipid metabolism and neurodegenerative disease risk by Zeyu Wang, Zixiao Yin, Guangyong Sun, Dong Zhang, Jianguo Zhang

“…Abstract Background The liver‒brain axis is critical in neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), with lipid metabolism influencing neuroinflammation and microglial function. …”
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Osteoarthritis of the knee joint and its association with metabolic syndrome: A case control study by Rohini Motwani, Arvind Kumar Bodla, Shravan Kumar Peddamadyam, Mrudula Chandrupatla, Nagesh Cherukuri, Maheshwar Lakkireddy, Gunvanti Rathod, Sai Ram Challa, Chowdavarapu Raghavendra Rao, Abhishek Arora, Srikanth Eppakayala, Arcot Reddy Vamsi Krishna

“…It might also emphasize how critical it is to treat MetS symptoms to lessen the severity of OAK. …”
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Fostering collaborative practice: a pilot study on interprofessional education through simulation-based team-oriented learning sessions among pharmacy and medical students by Shaimaa Khamis Mostafa, Rania H. Abdel-Rahman, Ahmed K. Mansour, Magda A. El-Sherbeny

“…Overcoming barriers to implementing IPE in Egypt needs a multifaceted strategy and a comprehensive long-term follow-up plan is critical for evaluating the lasting effect of IPE on students’ collaborative practices in real-life healthcare settings.…”
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Co-designing a film showcasing the dental experiences of community returners (ex-offenders) by Joelle Booth, Joelle Booth, Heather McMullen, Andrea Rodriguez, Vanessa Muirhead

“…This egalitarian and power-sharing approach can also provoke critical discussion and actively involve underrepresented people in research that impacts their lives to develop strategies, to set priorities and improve their oral health.…”
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The Association between Atopic Dermatitis Severity and Mood Disturbance among Adults: A Cross-sectional Study by Farah F. Albakr, Maee M. Barakeh, Layan F. Alsanad, Sultan B. Obaid, Feras Alhawas, Seham Alsalamah, Shahad B. Obaid, Alya Alsuwayhib, Abdullah O. Alangari, Sulaiman O. Obaid, Eman Almukhadeb

“…Conclusion: Given the high prevalence of mood disturbances among AD patients, it is critical for health-care professionals and caregivers to recognize the mental health impact of AD and incorporate appropriate psychiatric screening methods into the management plan of AD patients so that they can be properly assessed and referred for appropriate therapy.…”
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Targeted CQA analytical control strategy for commercial antibody products: Replacing ion-exchange chromatography methods for charge heterogeneity with multi-attribute monitoring by Adam R. Evans, Joseph Mulholland, Michael J. Lewis, Ping Hu

“…Multi-attribute monitoring (MAM) methods have been used previously in commercial release and stability testing panels to ensure control of selected critical quality attributes (CQAs). Our goal is to use MAM methods as part of an overall analytical testing strategy specifically focused on CQAs, while removing or replacing historical separation methods that do not effectively distinguish CQAs from non-CQAs due to co-elution. …”
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Reexpansion Pulmonary Edema following Laparoscopy-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy for a Patient with Early Gastric Cancer: A Case Report by Kazuhito Yajima, Tatsuo Kanda, Ryo Tanaka, Yu Sato, Takashi Ishikawa, Shin-ichi Kosugi, Tadayuki Honda, Katsuyoshi Hatakeyama

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Development of Hollow Fiber Membranes Suitable for Outside-In Filtration of Human Blood Plasma by David Ramada, Bente Adema, Mohamed Labib, Odyl ter Beek, Dimitrios Stamatialis

“…Hemodialysis (HD) is a critical treatment for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). …”
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Analysis of Heavy Metal Pollution in the Water of the Halda River: A Distinctive Breeding Habitat for Carp Fish in Bangladesh by Afsana Kamal, Md. Manzoorul Kibria, Shahadat Hossain, Chowdhury Kaiser Mahmud, Rashmi Roy, Nighat Sultana Resma

“…Contamination indices (heavy metal pollution Index [HPI] and metal index [MI]) indicate that during winter and monsoon, the river water metal condition is critical (HPI > 100) and the sites are moderately as well as slightly (1< MI <2) affected by the studied heavy metals. …”
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