Analyzing precipitation trends in the Cholistan Desert, Pakistan: A statistical and GIS-based study by Haider Shamsheir, Haq Fazlul, Mark Bryan G.

“…This study examines precipitation variability and long-term trends from 1980 to 2020 in Pakistan's Cholistan Desert, a region where water scarcity poses critical challenges for local communities and ecosystems. …”
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Learning-based locomotion control fusing multimodal perception for a bipedal humanoid robot by Chao Ji, Diyuan Liu, Wei Gao, Shiwu Zhang

“…The ability of bipedal humanoid robots to walk adaptively on varied terrain is a critical challenge for practical applications, drawing substantial attention from academic and industrial research communities in recent years. …”
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Citrus Irrigation Management by Davie Mayeso Kadyampakeni, Kelly T. Morgan, Mongi Zekri, Rhuanito Ferrarezi, Arnold Schumann, Thomas A. Obreza

“…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. …”
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Exploring parental knowledge, care-seeking, and support strategies for neonatal illness: an integrative review of the African Great Lakes region by Sarah Farrell, Tracey A. Mills, Dame Tina Lavender

“…Studies meeting inclusion criteria were critically analysed using Whittemore and Knafl’s framework, and quality was assessed with Hawker et al.’s tool, following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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The link between spreading depolarization and innate immunity in the central nervous system by Kadir Oguzhan Soylu, Muge Yemisci, Hulya Karatas

“…Mechanistically, the opening of pannexin-1 (Panx1) channels and the activation of the (NOD)-like receptor family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome play critical roles in this process, facilitating the release of inflammatory signals that can exacerbate conditions like migraine. …”
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The role of Shock Index and its derivatives in predicting mortality in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding by Mehmet Seyfettin Saribas, Ali Aygun, Furkan Kara, Adem Koksal, Ibrahim Caltekin

“…Identifying factors related to mortality and morbidity can help early detection of critical patient groups, guiding initial treatment approaches and patient management for clinicians. …”
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MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES IN LAGOS, NIGERIA by Abdulrasaq Mustapha, Mubaraq Sanni

“… Management control system (MCS) constitutes one of the critical functions of management in organizations. …”
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Erratum to the ‘Long non-coding RNAs-sphingolipid metabolism nexus: Potential targets for cancer treatment’ Pharmacol. Res. 210 (December) (2024) 107539 by Yan Chen, Jing Dai, Peng Chen, Quan Dai, Ya Chen, Yuying Li, Man Lu, Shugang Qin, Qiuju Wang

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Comparative Analysis of RESTful, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs: Perfomance Insight from Load and Stress Testing by Steven Chandra, Ahmad Farisi

“…Backend constitutes a critical component of digital infrastructure, responsible for processing business logic, managing data, and facilitating communication between software systems. …”
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Appropriate Use of Inpatient Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents by Chenghao Cui, Timothy Nguyen, Mohammad Rattu

“…Among secondary outcomes of interest, there was a difference in blood transfusions administered in critical versus non-critical care settings. Conclusion: Inpatient use of ESA at MSH was appropriate when looking at Hb targets. …”
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Introducing a Markov Chain-Based Energy Awareness Approach for Cloud Data Center Virtual Machine Dynamic Management by Xinbin Huang, Yu Huang, Cecılıa. Mercado

“…With the rapid growth of cloud technologies and increasing demand for cloud-based services, effective resource management has become a critical factor for ensuring quality service delivery while minimizing operational costs. …”
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Peak steps to measure ‘‘capacity for activity’’: Actigraphy in the ADAPT registry with oral treprostinil by Daniel Lachant, DO, James Gagermeier, MD, Scott Seaman, PhD, Andrew Wang, MPH, Meredith Broderick, PharmD, JD, R. James White, MD, PhD

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Anticoagulation Management During ECMO: Narrative Review by Jaromir Vajter, Oksana Volod

“…Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a critical intervention for patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure, requiring careful management of anticoagulation to prevent thromboembolic complications. …”
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From data to diagnosis: leveraging deep learning in IoT-based healthcare by Miracle A. Atianashie, Chukwuma Chinaza Adaobi

“…Ethical and legal considerations are also critical as the deployment of artificial intelligence in healthcare necessitates careful consideration of patient consent and data security. …”
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Indoor Particle Alpha Radioactivity Origins in Occupied Homes by Choong-Min Kang, Man Liu, Eric Garshick, Petros Koutrakis

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Predicting child mortality determinants in Uttar Pradesh using Machine Learning: Insights from the National Family and Health Survey (2019–21) by Pinky Pandey, Sacheendra Shukla, Niraj Kumar Singh, Mukesh Kumar

“…Aim: This study aimed to delineate spatial variations in under-five mortality across Uttar Pradesh and evaluate the efficacy of various machine learning algorithms in identifying critical determinants influencing these mortality rates. …”
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User Needs of Online Tutoring Applications Using House of Quality by Qurrata Aini, Eko Ruddy Cahyadi, Faqih Udin

“…Additionally, data security concerns in mobile learning remain a critical issue. Purpose: This research aims to analyze the user needs of online tutoring applications as identified by users and potential users and translate these needs into actionable technical responses. …”
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Family in displacement and its role in cultural adaptation and native language preservation by Trifunović Maja

“…In the context of globalization, the family proves to be a critical unit that not only transmits language and cultural values but also forms the identity of each of its members, providing him/her with the possibility to develop multiculturally in all personality aspects. …”
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Eurocentrism, Afrocentrism, Postcolonialism and Hybridity in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun and August Wilson’s Radio Golf by Olfa Gandouz

“…This paper is a thematic study dealing with a postcolonial critical view of Eurocentrism and Afrocentrism in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun (1959) and August Wilson’s Radio Golf (2005). …”
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Assessing the Effect of Saturation Variations on the Factor of Safety of Slopes in Elgon Sub-Region. by Muboki, Peterson

“…In the challenging terrain of the Elgon sub-region, where slope stability is critical, this research project investigates the intricate relationship between saturation variation and the safety of slopes. …”
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