Prediction of Soil Organic Carbon Content in <italic>Spartina alterniflora</italic> by Using UAV Multispectral and LiDAR Data by Jiannan He, Yongbin Zhang, Mingyue Liu, Lin Chen, Weidong Man, Hua Fang, Xiang Li, Xuan Yin, Jianping Liang, Wenke Bai, Fuping Li

“…The results show that the following. 1) The prediction accuracy is improved by classifying the data into three types: unlodging <italic>S. alterniflora</italic> (ULSA), lodging <italic>S. alterniflora</italic> (LSA), and mudflats. 2) XGBoost outperformed RF and SVM in accurately predicting SOC content, with <italic>R</italic>²; values of 0.743 for ULSA, 0.731 for LSA, and 0.705 for mudflats; 3) In the XGBoost models constructed for ULSA, LSA, and mudflats, spectral features contributed 75.7&#x0025;, 73.1&#x0025;, and 63.1&#x0025;, respectively, with the normalized difference vegetation index emerging as the most critical spectral feature. Slope aspect (AS) was identified as the most influential topographic feature. 4) The spatial distribution of SOC exhibited marked heterogeneity, with higher SOC content in ULSA and lower in mudflats, demonstrating a gradient of decreasing SOC content from land to sea. …”
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The Accuracy of the Passive Leg Raising Test Using the Perfusion Index to Identify Preload Responsiveness—A Single Center Study in a Resource-Limited Setting by Marialessia Casazzo, Luigi Pisani, Rabiul Alam Md Erfan Uddin, Abdus Sattar, Rashed Mirzada, Abu Shahed Mohammad Zahed, Shoman Sarkar, Anupam Barua, Sujat Paul, Mohammad Abul Faiz, Abdullah Abu Sayeed, Stije J. Leopold, Sue J. Lee, Mavuto Mukaka, Mohammed Abul Hassan Chowdhury, Ketsanee Srinamon, Marja Schilstra, Asok Kumar Dutta, Salvatore Grasso, Marcus J. Schultz, Aniruddha Ghose, Arjen Dondorp, Katherine Plewes

“…<b>Background:</b> We investigated the accuracy of predicting preload responsiveness by means of a passive leg raising test (PLR) using the perfusion index (PI) in critically ill patients showing signs of hypoperfusion in a resource-limited setting. …”
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Clinical characteristics and associated factors of pediatric acute necrotizing encephalopathy: a retrospective study by Huiling Zhang, Yilong Wang, Qianyun Ding, Xuekun Li, Sheng Ye

“…The GCS score and arterial pH are critical biomarkers for assessing the severity of ANE.…”
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S6P mutation in Delta and Omicron variant spike protein significantly enhances the efficacy of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines by Yong-Sik Bong, David Brown, Ezra Chung, Neeti Ananthaswamy, Renxiang Chen, Renxiang Chen, Evan Lewoczko, William Sabbers, Athéna C. Patterson-Orazem, Zachary Dorsey, Yiqing Zou, Xue Yu, Jiening Liang, Jiaxi He, Steven Long, Dong Shen

“…Enhancing the stability and immunogenicity of the spike protein is critical for improving vaccine performance and addressing variant-driven immune evasion.MethodsWe developed an mRNA-based vaccine, RV-1730, encoding the Delta variant spike protein with the S6P mutation to enhance stability and immunogenicity. …”
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Security of Smart Grid: Cybersecurity Issues, Potential Cyberattacks, Major Incidents, and Future Directions by Mohammad Ahmed Alomari, Mohammed Nasser Al-Andoli, Mukhtar Ghaleb, Reema Thabit, Gamal Alkawsi, Jamil Abedalrahim Jamil Alsayaydeh, AbdulGuddoos S. A. Gaid

“…Despite the fact that countless IoT applications are arising frequently in various fields, such as green cities, net-zero decarbonization, healthcare systems, and smart vehicles, the smart grid is considered the most critical cyber–physical IoT application. With emerging technologies supporting the much-anticipated smart energy systems, particularly the smart grid, these smart systems will continue to profoundly transform our way of life and the environment. …”
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The economic burden of breast cancer in western Iran: a cross-sectional cost-of-illness study by Banafsheh Darvishi Teli, Meysam Behzadifar, Mania Beiranvand, Aziz Rezapour, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Samad Azari, Ahad Bakhtiari, Payam Haghighatfard, Mariano Martini, Maryam Saran, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Enhancing health insurance coverage, providing government subsidies for treatment, and improving healthcare infrastructure to offer advanced diagnostic and treatment options locally are critical steps to alleviate this burden. Early detection and prevention programs can facilitate earlier diagnosis and reduce treatment costs. …”
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Arbovirus exposure and subclinical myocardial dysfunction in an Indigenous population in Northeast Brazil: a cross-sectional study by Jandir Mendonça Nicacio, Carlos Dornels Freire de Souza, Ricardo Khouri, Vanessa Cardoso Pereira, Rodrigo Feliciano do Carmo, Pedro Vinícius Amorim de Medeiros Patriota, Sávio Luiz Pereira Nunes, Jeová Cordeiro de Morais Júnior, Manoel Barral-Netto, João Augusto Costa Lima, Anderson da Costa Armstrong

“…However, the unprecedented and relevant results of this study are noteworthy, as they address critical public health issues, particularly in vulnerable populations. …”
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Cochlear implantation in vestibular schwannoma: A game changer? A narrative review by Luis Lassaletta, Miryam Calvino, Isabel Sánchez-Cuadrado, José Manuel Morales-Puebla, Javier Gavilán

“…Methods: A Pubmed search was performed, with a selection of relevant citations, and critical appraisal of selected studies. Articles written in English on VS and cochlear implantation were eligible for inclusion. …”
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Relationship Between Perilesional Skin Condition and Survival in Terminally Ill Patients with Pressure Ulcers by María Isabel Pastor-Orduña, Federico Palomar-Llatas, David Palomar-Albert, María Teresa Murillo-Llorente, Ignacio Ventura, Francisco Tomás-Aguirre, Marcelino Pérez-Bermejo

“…Perilesional tissue epithelialization was highlighted as a critical indicator reflecting the systemic stability of the patient. …”
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Birth preparedness and complication readiness assessment among antenatal and postnatal mothers at government hospital, in urban Bengaluru by Sangeetha M.D, Jagadish Ganagi, Darshan H.S, Neha Annet Joy, Akarsh KR

“…Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPACR) is a critical component of antenatal care recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to reduce maternal mortality. …”
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Germline BRCA testing in Denmark following invasive breast cancer: Progress since 2000 by Aleksandar M. Kostov, Maj-Britt Jensen, Bent Ejlertsen, Mads Thomassen, Caroline Maria Rossing, Inge S. Pedersen, Annabeth H. Petersen, Lise Lotte Christensen, Karin A.W. Wadt, Anne-Vibeke Lænkholm

“…Interpretation: Our results indicate a critical need for an intensified focus on BRCA testing among BC patients older than 40, where a mainstreamed testing approach might overcome delayed or missed testing. …”
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AozC, a zn(II)2Cys6 transcription factor, negatively regulates salt tolerance in Aspergillus oryzae by controlling fatty acid biosynthesis by Wenbin Yu, Zeying Zhao, Yufei Zhang, Yayi Tu, Bin He

“…Transcriptome profiling further exposed the influence of AozC on the regulation of UFA biosynthesis and the modulation of critical stress response pathways. Notably, the regulatory role of AozC in the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling and ABC transporters pathways was highlighted, underscoring its significance in cellular osmotic balance and endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis. …”
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A combination of clinical, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic parameters predicts pulmonary hypertension occurrence in patients with end-stage renal disease by Handong Ding, Handong Ding, Handong Ding, Fei Zhang, Fei Zhang, Fei Zhang, Jinbiao Zhong, Jinbiao Zhong, Jinbiao Zhong, Jiashan Pan, Jiashan Pan, Jiashan Pan, Yiding Chen, Yiding Chen, Yiding Chen, Ji Zhang, Ji Zhang, Ji Zhang, Qin Wang, Guiyi Liao, Guiyi Liao, Guiyi Liao, Zongyao Hao, Zongyao Hao, Zongyao Hao

“…BackgroundPulmonary hypertension (PH) in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has a high incidence rate and mortality and its early identification is critical. However, whether a combination of clinical, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic parameters can predict the occurrence of PH in patients with ESRD remains to be elucidated. …”
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Quantifying uncertainty in anthropogenic causes of injury and mortality for an endangered baleen whale by Daniel W. Linden, Jeffrey A. Hostetler, Richard M. Pace III, Lance P. Garrison, Amy R. Knowlton, Véronique Lesage, Rob Williams, Michael C. Runge

“…Here, we estimated cause‐specific rates of severe injury and mortality for North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis), a critically endangered species that is currently in peril due to human‐caused interactions. …”
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A HOMER-Aided Study for PV System Design and Cost Analysis for a College Campus in Baghdad by Luqman Q. Ibrahim, Ahmed J. Abid, Adel A. Obed, Ameer L. Saleh, Reheel J. Hassoon

“… Due to the lack of electric power generation in Iraq and as a step forward to adopting a sustainable campus of the Electrical Engineering Technical College (EETC), Middle Technical University, in Baghdad, Iraq, and the critical demand for energy in our institutions, particularly educational institutions, this pilot study was proposed. …”
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Distinct mechanisms of electroacupuncture and manual acupuncture in modulating hypothalamic GnRH–tanycyte unit function of polycystic ovary syndrome by Yu Wang, Yicong Wang, Yuning Chen, Wenhan Lu, Xiaoyu Tong, Jiajia Li, Wenhao Gao, Rui Huang, Wei Hu, Yi Feng

“…Functional studies in Rax-CreERT2 transgenic mice confirmed that Itgb1 plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of hypothalamic GnRH–tanycyte unit during EA treatment. …”
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A20 as a Potential Therapeutic Target for COVID‐19 by Yongyao Wu, Lilan He, Rong Li, Jiuxuan Li, Qing Zhao, Bin Shao

“…Results A20 might be one of the most critical anti‐infectious and anti‐inflammatory factors involved in the pathogenesis of COVID‐19. …”
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Students Perceptions, Satisfactions and Challenges on Problem-Based Learning (PBL): A Survey Study Among Final Year Pharmacy Students by Engku Nuraishah Huda E. Zainudin, Fakhira Damia Khaidir, May Khin Soe, Nurul Asyiqin Yusof, Khairool Azizul Mohammad

“…This study aims to explore students’ views, satisfaction, and obstacles regarding PBL in pharmacy education especially to improve critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills. …”
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Dynamic responses characteristics of bedrock and overburden layer slope with anchored frame piles based on shaking table test by Lei Wang, Qianhui Pu, Guangpeng Chen, Jing Lian, Changwei Yang, Mingming Dai

“…Below the sliding surface of the front pile and on top of the bedrock of the back pile are the critical areas for prevention and control. Elevating the prestressing of the anchor cables will help enhance the synergy between the anchor cables and the piles. …”
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Sacrificial MOF-derived MnNi hydroxide for high energy storage supercapacitor electrodes via DFT-based quantum capacitance study by Elahe Torabi, Amir Kazemi, Mohsen Tamtaji, Faranak Manteghi, Sohrab Rohani, William A. Goddard

“…Electrochemical energy storage plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy. With the growing demand for efficient and sustainable energy solutions, supercapacitors have gained significant attention due to their high specific capacitance, rapid charge/discharge capabilities, long lifespan, safe operation across various temperatures, and minimal maintenance needs. …”
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