Optimizing network locations of weigh-in-motion stations: A multi-objective approach for enhancing infrastructure management by Chan Yang, Tu Lan, Patrick Lou, Hani Nassif, Kaan Ozbay, Chaekuk Na

“…The proposed framework integrates truck traffic composition, infrastructure condition, enforcement needs, and geographical considerations. This approach strategically identifies the optimal sites for WIM installation, maximizing data utility while minimizing resource expenditure.The proposed framework for WIMLP is showcased in New York City, addressing the city’s challenge of managing truck load impacts on its extensive bridge network. …”
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Epidemiological trends and predictions of urinary tract infections in the global burden of disease study 2021 by Yining He, Jing Zhao, Lanhui Wang, Chao Han, Ruxue Yan, Peiqi Zhu, Tianyang Qian, Siyao Yu, Xiaolin Zhu, Weiming He

“…The global burden of UTIs is rising and is influenced by geographical location, age, sex, and economic development, crucial for guiding medical practices and forming relevant policies.…”
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Analyzing precipitation trends in the Cholistan Desert, Pakistan: A statistical and GIS-based study by Haider Shamsheir, Haq Fazlul, Mark Bryan G.

“…Using data from five meteorological stations, we applied a combination of Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques and statistical analyses to assess both seasonal fluctuations and annual trends in precipitation. …”
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Fostering Interprofessional Education During Required Clerkships for Medical Students Across Regional Campuses by Stephanie Freed, Deborah R. Birnbaum, Jennifer Schwartz, Paul Ko, Megan Christman, Paul Wallach

“… It remains complex and challenging to deliver interprofessional education at medical schools with geographically distributed campuses. Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) expanded its interprofessional education directly into clinical training by implementing a simple exercise in required clerkships on all nine of its campuses and with various health system partners that achieves the goals of interprofessional education and in which students find value. …”
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Characterising educational research on climate change in the climate emergency era (2017–2024) by Marta Segade Vázquez, Antonio García Vinuesa, Ana Rodríguez Groba, Júlio J. Conde

“…The analyses found that the increase in publication volume noted up to 2017 has continued, with research expanding to new geographic regions and including a broader range of participants. …”
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Neolithic introgression of IL23R-related protection against chronic inflammatory bowel diseases in modern EuropeansResearch in context by Ben Krause-Kyora, Nicolas Antonio da Silva, Elif Kaplan, Daniel Kolbe, Inken Wohlers, Hauke Busch, David Ellinghaus, Amke Caliebe, Efe Sezgin, Almut Nebel, Stefan Schreiber, Sabine Schade-Lindig, Joachim Wahl, Carola Berszin, Michael Francken, Irina Görner, Kerstin Schierhold, Joachim Pechtl, Gisela Grupe, Johannes Müller

“…Subsequent admixture caused its frequency to decrease and formed the current southwest-to-northeast allele frequency cline in Europe. The geographic distribution of rs11209026-A may influence the gradient in IBD incidence rates that are highest in northern and eastern Europe. …”
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Giant Cell Tumor of The Proximal Phalanx of The Index Finger of The Hand: A Rare Case Report by Mouli Edward, Ferdiansyah Mahyudin, Muhammad Hardian Basuki, Yunus Basrewan, Caesar Haryo Bimoseno

“…Plain radiographs showed lytic, eccentric, geographic lesions with well-defined borders and narrow transition zones. …”
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LAND SUITABILITY ANALAYSIS OF SESAME CROP USING GIS TECHNIQUES by Ramesh Kumar Ghimire, Anuj Dhakal, Amir Pandit, Pragyan Ghimire, Sagar Pokharel

“…Thematic maps were generated using Remote Sensing, Geostatistics, and Geographic Information Systems. Expert input guided the assignment of weights to 3 primary criteria and 11 sub-criterion parameters, facilitating the creation of a weighted overlay tool for visualizing results. …”
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Protocol for a systematic review of economic evaluations considering costs and health outcomes of weather and climate-related extreme events in humans by Collins Iwuji, Saeideh Babashahi, Kingsley Orievulu, Ekeminiabasi Eyita-Okon, Dominic Kniveton

“…Peer-reviewed and grey literature published in English that evaluated the health outcomes and costs of extreme climate events will be retrieved without restriction on the publication year or geographical location. Two reviewers will independently assess each study for inclusion. …”
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The Spatio-temporal Evolution of NDVI in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area Driven by the Synergistic Effect of two Factors over the Past 21 Years by QI Haimei, ZHENG Peilong, WANG Yunqi, WANG Jiani, LI Cheng, ZHANG Xiaoming

“…[Methods] Based on Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data, a suite of analytical techniques was employed, including Theil-Sen Median Trend Analysis, the Mann-Kendall Test for significance, Hurst Exponent Analysis, and Geographic Detector Modeling, to investigate the spatio-temporal patterns and driving forces of NDVI within the Three Gorges Reservoir Area from the year 2000 to 2020. …”
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Exploring the effects of ecological parameters on the spatial structure of genetic tree sequences by Ianni-Ravn, Mariadaria K., Petr, Martin, Racimo, Fernando

“…Geographic space is a fundamental dimension of evolutionary change, determining how individuals disperse and interact with each other. …”
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Identification of degradation risk areas and delineation of key ecological function areas in Qinling region by Xiaojuan Xu, Dayi Lin, Yue Yang, Jing Liu, Changxin Zou, Naifeng Lin, Fusheng Jiao, Qian Wu, Jie Qiu, Kun Zhang

“…Abstract As a critical component of the geographical divide between the northern and southern regions of China, the ecological stability of the Qinling region has profound implications for ecological balance within China and across East Asia. …”
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Care partner experience with telepresence robots in long-term care during COVID-19 pandemic by Grace Hu, Joey Wong, Lily Haopu Ren, Sarah Kleiss, Annette Berndt, Lily Wong, Ali Hussein, Nazia Ahmed, Jim Mann, Lillian Hung

“…However, further research is needed to determine the sustainability of robot implementation among diverse geographic regions and care home compositions.…”
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Vegetation runoff and sediment reduction benefits and influential factor in the Loess Plateau of China: A meta-analysis by Mengrou Jia, Cong Han, Jianzhi Niu, Miao Wang, Linus Zhang, Ronny Berndtsson

“…It analyzes the spatial variability of RRB and SRB, along with their relationships with vegetation, climatic, and geographic factors. The results indicate that RRB and SRB are highest in shrubland and lowest in grassland, with SRB generally exceeding RRB across all vegetation types. …”
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Anatomical alterations: biparietal thinning in antiquity. Review of published cases and a new case by Nicol Rossetti, Roberta Fusco, Arianna Vanni, Francesca Garanzini, Alessandra Mazzucchi, Marta Licata

“…This review aims to synthesize existing bioarchaeological literature on biparietal thinning, addressing its historical prevalence, geographical distribution, and potential etiologies. …”
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Drivers of food acquisition practices among adolescents in suburban food environments of Lao People’s Democratic Republic by Thidatheb Kounnavong, Miho Sato, Christopher Turner, Elaine Ferguson, Hongkham Xayavong, Manithong Vonglokham, Sharon E Cox, Junko Okumura, Kazuhiko Moji

“…Methods We implemented a Qualitative-Geographical Information System methodology, featuring participatory photography, follow-up photo-elicitation interviews and focus group discussions with 30 adolescents from April to July 2022. …”
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Training for tomorrow: Establishing a worldwide curriculum in online adaptive radiation therapy by Meegan Shepherd, Elizabeth Joyce, Bethany Williams, Siobhan Graham, Winnie Li, Jeremy Booth, Helen A. McNair

“…A global shortage of skilled radiation professionals such as radiation therapists or therapeutic radiographers (RTTs), medical physicists and radiation oncologists, along with training challenges in online adaptive techniques, hinders oART implementation and sustainability. Moreover, geographical disparities limit access to advanced training programs, leaving RTTs and their patients in underserved regions at a disadvantage. …”
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Identification and Quantification of Emission Hotspots of Air Pollutants over Bhubaneswar: A Smart City in Eastern India by Saroj Kumar Sahu, Pallavi Sahoo, Poonam Mangaraj, Gufran Beig, Bhishma Tyagi, Basanta Samal, Ashirbad Mishra, Ravi Yadav

“…The inventory involves detailed activity data with ~0.4 km × ~0.4 km resolution covering the city using a Geographical Information System (GIS) based statistical approach. …”
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New findings into the genetic population structure of two commercially valuable and threatened sharks, Mustelus mustelus (Linnaeus, 1758) and M. punctulatus (Risso, 1827), allow re... by Matteo Barbato, Matteo Barbato, Matteo Barbato, Sara Bonanomi, Sara Bonanomi, Diego Borme, Ilija Ćetković, Francesco Colloca, Manfredi Di Lorenzo, Manfredi Di Lorenzo, Ilaria A. M. Marino, Ilaria A. M. Marino, Carlotta Mazzoldi, Carlotta Mazzoldi, Carlotta Mazzoldi, Ana Pešić, Antonello Sala, Lorenzo Zane, Lorenzo Zane, Lorenzo Zane, Massimo Mezzavilla

“…We observed a substantial nuclear and mitochondrial genetic structure when accounting for the geographical sampling area for both species. Our results indicate the presence of at least two genetic stocks for each of the two species: one in the Strait of Sicily and the other in the Adriatic Sea. …”
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Using the clustering method to find the final environmental parameters coefficients in road construction projects by Eshagh Rasouli Sarabi, Ramin Vafaei Poursorkhabi, Mehdi Ravanshadnia

“…The case is more highlighted in regions where roads go through diverse areas with different climatic and geographical distributions. In the present study, a new method consisting of two phases was proposed to determine the optimal coefficient of environmental parameters in road construction parameters. …”
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