Measuring above-ground carbon stock using spatial analysis and the InVEST model: application in the Thoria Watershed, India by Zhe Guo, Himani Sharma, Mahesh Jadav, Upeksha Hettiarachchi, Chiranjit Guha, Wei Zhang, Pratiti Priyadarshini, Ruth S Meinzen-Dick

“…Understanding and quantifying above-ground carbon stock is critical for assessing the impact of land use choices on carbon emissions which can inform conservation and management strategies to protect and increase carbon stocks. …”
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Tetracyclines in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Dual Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Roles, Effectiveness, and Safety Insights by Mislav Radić, Andrej Belančić, Hana Đogaš, Marijana Vučković, Andrea Gelemanović, Andrea Faour, Ivan Vlak, Josipa Radić

“…Tetracyclines have demonstrated significant immunomodulatory effects, including the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which are critical in RA pathology. Clinical trials, including double-blind, placebo-controlled studies, have shown efficacy in reducing RA symptoms, particularly in early and refractory cases. …”
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Numerical Study on the Combustion and Emissions Characteristics of Liquid Ammonia Spray Ignited by Dimethyl Ether Spray by Yupeng Leng, Liming Dai, Qian Wang, Jiayu Lu, Ouqing Yu, Nigel John Simms

“…By using CONVERGR software, this study numerically investigates the ignition and combustion characteristics of liquid ammonia spray ignited by dimethyl ether spray in a constant-volume chamber at an ambient temperature of 900 K. Critical parameters, including injection angles (90°–150°), liquid ammonia injection pressures (60–90 MPa), and ambient pressures (2.8–5.8 MPa), were systematically analyzed to evaluate their effects on ignition conditions and emissions. …”
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Patient Management in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by A. E. Bagriy, A. D. Zubov, M. V. Khomenko, E. S. Mikhailichenko, E. A. Pylaeva, N. A. Khaustova, E. V. Bryukhovetskaya

“…Minimising alcohol consumption and smoking is critical. A hepatotropic drug therapy is most essential in moderate fibrotic NAFLD. …”
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An assessment of the progress made in the implementation of the regional framework for cholera prevention and control in the WHO African region by Miriam Nanyunja, Allan Mpairwe, Ibrahim Mamadu, Otim Patrick Cossy Ramadan, Mory Keïta, Tamayi Mlanda, Abdou Salam Gueye, Ebenezer Obi Daniel, Etien Luc Koua, Dick Chamla, Fiona Braka, Fred Kapaya, Vincent Dossou Sodjinou, Godwin Akpan, Shikanga O-tipo, Amarachi Tikal Abianuru, John Masina, Alice Igale Ladu, Fred Athanasius Dratibi, Philippe Barboza

“…Although appreciable progress was noted in some milestones, the progress against critical milestones, including for water, sanitation and hygiene, that form the bedrock of cholera control, was insufficient. …”
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Self-citation pattern among world's top 2 % of the scientists by Berun A. Abdalla, Ayman M. Mustafa, Fattah H. Fattah, Fahmi H. Kakamad, Sami S. Omar, Ameer M. Salih, Aso S. Muhialdeen, Jaafar Omer Ahmed, Rawa Bapir, Shvan H. Mohammed, Karokh K. Mohammed, Hiwa O. Baba, Sasan M. Ahmed, Shevan M. Mustafa, Kayhan A. Najar

“…These findings highlight the dramatic impact of self-citation exclusion on the rankings of the top 2 % of the researchers, underscoring the critical importance of accounting for self-citation in ranking assessments.…”
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Effects of Annealing Conditions on the Catalytic Performance of Anodized Tin Oxide for Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction by Nicolò B. D. Monti, Juqin Zeng, Micaela Castellino, Samuele Porro, Mitra Bagheri, Candido F. Pirri, Angelica Chiodoni, Katarzyna Bejtka

“…These findings highlight the critical role of tin oxidation states and surface defects in tuning CO₂RR performance, offering valuable insights for the design of efficient catalysts for CO₂ electroreduction to formate.…”
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LEVEL OF PROCALCITONIN PLASMA AS AN EARLY SEPSIS BIOMARKER IN POLYTRAUMA PATIENTS IN DR HASAN SADIKIN GENERAL HOSPITAL BANDUNG by Ricky Wibowo, Hermawan Nagar Rasyid, Darmadji Ismono

“…Clinical diagnosis and routine laboratory test are not specific until the patient entered a critical state. Delayed diagnosis of sepsis is caused by difficulties in diagnosing. …”
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Association of ATM Gene Polymorphism with PTC Metastasis in Female Patients by Yulu Gu, Xiaoli Liu, Yaqin Yu, Jieping Shi, Lizhe Ai, Hui Sun, Joseph Sam Kanu, Chong Wang, Yawen Liu

“…Ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM) gene is critical in the process of recognizing and repairing DNA lesions and is related to invasion and metastasis of malignancy. …”
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Identification of Pseudoperonospora cubensis RxLR Effector Genes via Genome Sequencing by Rahel Dinsa Guta, Marc Semunyana, Saima Arif, Inyong Jeong, Sun Ha Kim, Jiyoung Min, Sang-Keun Oh

“…Understanding the role of these effectors in manipulating host immunity is critical for developing strategies to combat downy mildew disease in cucurbit crops. …”
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Enhanced Stability of Gr, h-BN and Gr/h-BN protected MoS2 flakes under laser illumination by Chak-Ming Liu, Sheng-Yu Hsu, Hsin-Sung Chen, Chuan-Che Hsu, Yann-Wen Lan, Hsiang-Chih Chiu, Wen-Chin Lin

“…The optical excitation and applications of molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) is critical due to its limited thickness and susceptibility to damage from high-intensity laser illumination, which can cause significant local heating and structural degradation. …”
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Association between previous consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and diabetes remission in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic ketoacidosis by Shanshan Li, Jinying Wang, Junping Zhang, Yun Zou, Yuanyuan Deng, Jixiong Xu

“…The cutoff values of each critical factor were determined based on the receiver operating characteristic curve. …”
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Transient Third-Degree Atrioventricular Block in a Dog with Addisonian Crisis by Paula Maria Pașca, Gheorghe Solcan, Andrei Blageanu, Caroline Maria Lăcătuș, Petru Cosmin Peștean, Constantin Adrian Stancu, Andrei Radu Baisan

“…A 3-year-old spayed male mixed-breed Labrador presented to the Emergency and Critical Care Unit with lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, a recent history of presyncopal episodes, and severe exercise intolerance. …”
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Developing and Activated T Cell Survival Depends on Differential Signaling Pathways to Regulate Anti-Apoptotic Bcl-xL by Ruiqing Wang, Huimin Xie, Zhaofeng Huang, Weirong Shang, Zuoming Sun

“…The anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-xL is the ultimate effector regulating the survival of CD4+CD8+ thymocytes subject to the selection process, and the deletion of Bcl-xL leads to premature apoptosis of thymocytes prior to the completion of the developmental process. In addition to its critical function in the thymus, Bcl-xL also regulates the survival of peripheral T cells. …”
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Trend of Representation of Women in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Endoscopy Conferences in Asia by Jalpa Devi, Tanyaporn Chantarojanasiri, Dao Viet Hang, Rashid Lui, Raja Affendi Raja Ali, Amna Subhan Butt, Rohan Raja, Trinh To Tram, Ting Ting Chan, Women in GI Focus Group, Emerging Leaders Committee, Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology

“…We aim to survey and critically analyze women's representation in conferences and changes over time in various regions of Asian countries. …”
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Metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma with internal jugular vein tumor thrombus - A case report and review of the literature by Zaina Adnan, Edmond Sabo, Sameer Kassem

“…Early and accurate preoperative diagnosis using Doppler ultrasonography and/or contrast-enhanced CT is critical for optimal surgical planning and improved prognosis. …”
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Generation and analysis of mouse embryonic stem cells with knockout of the <i>Mcph1</i> (microcephalin) gene by A. M. Yunusova, A. V. Smirnov, T. A. Shnaider, I. E. Pristyazhnuk, S. Y. Korableva, N. R. Battulin

“…Chromatin is not randomly distributed within the nucleus, but organized in a three-dimensional structure that plays a critical role in genome functions. Сohesin and condensins are conserved multi-subunit protein complexes that participate in mammalian genome organization by extruding chromatin loops. …”
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Genome-wide identification and characterization of transcription factors involved in defense responses against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Brassica juncea by Xu Yang, Shaomin Guo, Hairun Jin, Jinze Zhang, Lijing Xiao, Qingjing Ouyang, Xu Long, Zhongbin Yan, Entang Tian

“…Transcription factors (TFs) are recognized for their critical role in plant defense against S. sclerotiorum. …”
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Genetic and biochemical characterization of a radical SAM enzyme required for post-translational glutamine methylation of methyl-coenzyme M reductase by Roy J. Rodriguez Carrero, Cody T. Lloyd, Janhavi Borkar, Shounak Nath, Liviu M. Mirica, Satish Nair, Squire J. Booker, William Metcalf

“…Thus, a detailed understanding of this enzyme is critical for the development of methane mitigation strategies.…”
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Quality management of production processes of engineering products in the network by Ya. V. Denisova

“…Methods used: the article uses general scientific methods of cognition, namely, the method of description, generalization, critical analysis, visualization. As a theoretical basis for the study, theories of process and network management in the industrial complex are used. …”
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