Unraveling the interplay between NDVI, soil moisture, and snowmelt: A comprehensive analysis of the Tibetan Plateau agroecosystem by Di Wei, Lin Yan, Ziqi Zhang, Jia Yu, Xue’er Luo, Yun Zhang, Bo Wang

“…While previous studies have primarily focused on the coupling relationship between NDVI and soil moisture, snowmelt, as a critical water source in plateau ecosystems, plays an equally important role in regulating the water cycle. …”
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MHD effect on peristaltic motion of Williamson fluid via porous channel with suction and injection by K. Chakradhar, K. Nandagopal, Vishnudasu Prashanthi, A. Parandhama, T. Somaiah, B.V. Sai Thrinath, Nainaru Tarakaramu, Ghulam Rasool, Dilsora Abduvalieva

“…These materials play a critical role in diagnosing underlying issues within human organs that rely on peristaltic pumping for fluid transfer, such as the stomach, intestines, and ureters. …”
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First report of hypoplastic left heart syndrome in 3p- syndrome and review of candidate genes by Ana Kalise Böttcher, Monique Banik Siqueira, Natasha Malgarezi, Marcela Rodrigues Nunes, Rafaella Mergener, Luisa Pigatto Kalil, Patrícia Trevisan, Paulo Ricardo Gazzola Zen

“…Furthermore, the cytogenetic band from our case is new information for the delimitation of a critical cardiac region on 3p syndrome, a discussion that has been ongoing since 1986. …”
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Hydrogen Leakage Location Prediction in a Fuel Cell System of Skid-Mounted Hydrogen Refueling Stations by Leiqi Zhang, Qiliang Wu, Min Liu, Hao Chen, Dianji Wang, Xuefang Li, Qingxin Ba

“…Hydrogen safety is a critical issue during the construction and development of the hydrogen energy industry. …”
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Optimization of the catalytic ozonation process using copper oxide nanoparticles for the removal of benzene from aqueous solutions by L. Mohammadi, E. Bazrafshan, M. Noroozifar, A.R. Ansari-Moghaddama, A.R. Khazaei Feizabad, A.H. Mahvi

“…This experimental study was conducted on a laboratory scale reactor in a semi-batch mode. The effect of critical operating parameters such factors as pH, concentration of benzene, reaction time and nano-catalyst dose on the removal of benzene was investigated. …”
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H3K9 post-translational modifications regulate epiblast/primitive endoderm specification in rabbit blastocysts by Wilhelm Bouchereau, Hong-Thu Pham, Worawalan Samruan, Van-Hong Vu, Thierry Joly, Marielle Afanassieff, Pierre Savatier, Rangsun Parnpai, Nathalie Beaujean

“…Abstract Post-translational modifications of histone H3 on lysine 9, specifically acetylation (H3K9ac) and tri-methylation (H3K9me3), play a critical role in regulating chromatin accessibility. …”
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Microbial inactivation and emission of volatile organic compounds in low-heat thermal treatment of infectious healthcare waste by Zohreh Mousavi, Reza Saeedi, Mohsen Saadani, Monireh Majlesi, Tina Tajalli Tehrani, Mehrnoosh Abtahi

“…These findings highlighted the critical need to optimize hospital waste management practices. …”
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Bypassing primary antiretroviral therapy centres in Sub-Saharan Africa: An integrative review of the theoretical and empirical literature by Maximillian Kolbe Domapielle, Sadat Zakari Abugbila, Marshall Kala

“…The uptake of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical to meeting the global HIV treatment goal of 95-95-95 by 2025. …”
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Single-cell landscape of dynamic changes in CD8+ T cells, CD4+ T cells and exhausted T cells in hepatocellular carcinoma by Rongqiang Liu, Jing Ye, Jianguo Wang, Wangbin Ma, Zhendong Qiu, Jia Yu, Weixing Wang

“…The results of the three independent datasets suggested that the model had strong prognostic value. Model genes were critical factors influencing CD4+ T cell and CD8+ T cell infiltration in patients. …”
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Comparison of Lung-RADS Version 2022 and British Thoracic Society Guidelines in Classifying Solid Pulmonary Nodules Detected at Lung Cancer Screening CT by Claudiu Avram, Alexandru Ovidiu Mederle, Adelina Mavrea, Paula Irina Barata, Raul Patrascu

“…Background and Objectives: Lung cancer screening is critical for early detection and management, particularly through the use of computed tomography (CT). …”
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Adsorption isotherms in roasted specialty coffee (Coffea arabica L.): Dataset and statistical tools for optimizing storage conditions and enhancing shelf lifeMendeley Data by Gentil A. Collazos-Escobar, Andrés F. Bahamón-Monje, Nelson Gutiérrez-Guzmán

“…These tools offer valuable insights for researchers, coffee producers, and decision-makers in computing critical parameters related to roasted specialty coffee's shelf life, determining optimal packaging materials, and understanding the hygroscopic properties of coffee. …”
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Sentinel-1-Aided Mutual Calibration of TanDEM-X DEMs for the Estimation of Height and Volume Changes by Carolina Gonzalez, Luca Dell'Amore, Jose-Luis Bueso-Bello, Pietro Milillo, Gabriele Schwaizer, Thomas Nagler, Paola Rizzoli

“…In this scenario, a critical aspect is represented by the precise mutual calibration of the two DEMs, which are normally affected by residual offsets and tilts caused by uncertainties in the baseline determination. …”
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Evaluating the efficiency of 16S-ITS-23S operon sequencing for species level resolution in microbial communities by Meghana Srinivas, Calum J. Walsh, Fiona Crispie, Orla O’Sullivan, Paul D. Cotter, Douwe van Sinderen, John G. Kenny

“…However, being in its early stages of development, RRN sequencing has several underexplored or understudied elements, highlighting the need for a critical and thorough examination of its methodologies. …”
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Towards equitable carbon responsibility: Integrating trade-related emissions and carbon sinks in urban decarbonization by Junliang Wu, Yafei Wang, Shuya Zhang, Yu Zhu, Bingyue Fu, Zhihui Zhang, Hanxi Chen, Shaoqing Chen

“…Cities play a pivotal role in global decarbonization, acting as a critical driver of carbon emissions. Accurately allocating carbon mitigation responsibility (CMR) is essential for designing effective and equitable climate policies. …”
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Effect of internal erosion on the hydraulic behavior of gap-graded coarse-fine mixtures: Experimental and mathematical investigations by Marziyeh Salajegheh, Mahmoud Yazdani, Vahid Pachideh

“…The erodibility of soil is influenced by critical factors such as the plasticity index (PI) and fines content (FC). …”
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Gnidia glauca- and Plumbago zeylanica-Mediated Synthesis of Novel Copper Nanoparticles as Promising Antidiabetic Agents by Dhiraj A. Jamdade, Dishantsingh Rajpali, Komal A. Joshi, Rohini Kitture, Anuja S. Kulkarni, Vaishali S. Shinde, Jayesh Bellare, Kaushik R. Babiya, Sougata Ghosh

“…The phenolics and flavonoids in the extracts might play a critical role in the synthesis and stabilization process. …”
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Ecological and toxicological condition of militarily degraded chernozems: A case study of the Chkalovsk territorial community by Kateryna Smirnova, Sviatoslav Baliuk, Anatolii Kucher, Ludmila Vorotyntseva, Anna Honcharova

“…The observed exceedances of heavy metals in the soil, while present, are not critical for agriculture and do not necessitate land conservation or the implementation of overly complex and costly soil remediation measures. …”
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Impact of single versus dual arterial supply on perfusion and function in finger replantation after complex hand injuries by Martynas Tamulevicius, Malte David Steinbach, Florian Bucher, Nadjib Dastagir, Doha Obed, Peter M. Vogt, Khaled Dastagir

“…While restoring arterial perfusion is critical, it remains unclear whether reconstructing both proper palmar digital arteries is required for optimal outcomes. …”
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Advancing the understanding of Naegleria fowleri: Global epidemiology, phylogenetic analysis, and strategies to combat a deadly pathogen by Awadh Alanazi, Sonia Younas, Hasan Ejaz, Muharib Alruwaili, Yasir Alruwaili, Bi Bi Zainab Mazhari, Muhammad Atif, Kashaf Junaid

“…Despite various studies that have been conducted on N. fowleri, a comprehensive review that integrates recent findings and addresses critical gaps in understanding remains lacking. This review provides a detailed overview of N. fowleri epidemiology, transmission dynamics, phylogenetic diversity, state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques, therapeutic approaches, and preventive measures. …”
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The use of serious games for psychological education and training: a systematic review by Antonio Pio Facchino, Daniela Marchetti, Marco Colasanti, Lilybeth Fontanesi, Maria Cristina Verrocchio

“…IntroductionThe present systematic review aims to synthesize and critically analyze the use of serious games in the professional training and education of psychologists and psychology students.MethodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, database searches from inception to July 2023 (PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus) yielded 4,409 records, of which 14 met the eligibility criteria, including 17 studies. …”
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