The haustorium as a driving force for speciation in thallus-forming Laboulbeniomycetes by Danny Haelewaters, Maarten Lubbers, André De Kesel

“…For taxa without haustoria, the microhabitat—as selected by the host—governs host shifting, presence or absence of the fungus, abundance, effective host range, and geographic distribution. We make suggestions for future research including fluorescent labeling of waxy lipids and mass spectrometry. …”
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Self-control and Problematic Social Media Use: A Meta-Analysis by Zeynep Simsir-Gokalp, Muhammet Ibrahim Akyurek

“…Furthermore, the moderator analysis outcomes suggested that the association between self-control and PSMU did not differ significantly based on variables such as developmental period, educational stage, geographic region, and publication status. The study’s findings are expected to inspire future investigations and therapeutic approaches. …”
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The Scanian Economic-Demographic Database (SEDD) by Martin Dribe, Luciana Quaranta

“…At the individual level, SEDD combines various demographic and socioeconomic records, including causes of death, place of birth and geographic data on the place of residence within a parish. …”
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The Development of Talent in Sports: A Dynamic Network Approach by Ruud J. R. Den Hartigh, Yannick Hill, Paul L. C. Van Geert

“…Second, we fitted the model on athletic achievements across sports, geographical scale, and gender. We show that the model provides good predictions for the distributions of grand slam victories in tennis (male players, n=1528; female players, n=1274), major wins in golf (male players, n=1011; female players, n=1183), and goals scored in the NHL (ice hockey, n=6677) and in FC Barcelona (soccer, n=585). …”
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The distribution and spectrum of thalassemia variants in GUIYANG region, southern China by Xuanyin Zhao, Zhiyu You, Yunyan Deng, Yi Zhou, Dongyang Deng, Jian Quan, Fang Chen, Zhimei Yan, Ya Qi, Leilei Chen, Fang Xiang, Weixian Zheng, Ruyi Zhang

“…The study highlighted the prevalence of thalassemia among different ethnic groups, with individuals of Han ethnicity being the most affected. Geographical analysis revealed a concentration of cases in Guizhou Province, particularly in Guiyang city, Bijie, and Qiannan Prefecture. …”
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Leaf Essential Oil Compositions and Enantiomeric Distributions of Monoterpenoids in <i>Pinus</i> Species: <i>Pinus albicaulis</i>, <i>Pinus flexilis</i>, <i>Pinus lambertiana</i>,... by Alicia Moore, Elizabeth Ankney, Kathy Swor, Ambika Poudel, Prabodh Satyal, William N. Setzer

“…While this work adds to our knowledge of <i>Pinus</i> essential oils, additional research is needed to more fully appreciate the geographic and altitudinal variations in the volatile compositions of these <i>Pinus</i> species.…”
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Integration of Bayesian Networks with GIS for Dynamic Avalanche Hazard Assessment: NSDI Perspective by Ipek Yilmaz, Derya Ozturk

“…In the proposed methodology, the integration of the Bayesian Networks and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is modeled in the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) perspective. …”
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The Influence of Abiotic Factors on an Invasive Pest of Pulse Crops, Sitona lineatus (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), in North America by O. Olfert, R. M. Weiss, H. A. Cárcamo, S. Meers

“…Bioclimatic simulation models were used to predict the distribution and extent of establishment of S. lineatus in Canada based on its current geographic range, phenology, relative abundance, and empirical data. …”
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Liver Function-Related Indicators and Risk of Gallstone Diseases—A Multicenter Study and a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Shiyi Li, Pei Zhu, Fangyuan Chen, Wenqian Yu, Linjun Xie, Jing Xia, Peng Jiao, Ping Cui, Chi Zhang, Ye Bai, Guoheng Jiang, Hongyu Li, Yanmei Lou, Guangcan Li, Xuefeng Shan, Xin Wang

“…These results were consistent when stratified by the study design, geographic background, and study quality. Only the association between ALP and GSD risk was validated in the UKB cohort. …”
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Addressing the diversity of Xylodon raduloides complex through integrative taxonomy by Javier Fernández-López, M. Teresa Telleria, Margarita Dueñas, Andrew W. Wilson, Mahajabeen Padamsee, Peter K. Buchanan, Gregory M. Mueller, María P. Martín

“…Four different species were found inside the Xylodon raduloides complex, with a biogeographic distribution pattern bound by geographic regions: Europe, North America, Patagonia, and Australia–New Zealand. …”
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Spatial Scan Statistics Adjusted for Multiple Clusters by Zhenkui Zhang, Renato Assunção, Martin Kulldorff

“…The spatial scan statistic is one of the main epidemiological tools to test for the presence of disease clusters in a geographical region. While the statistical significance of the most likely cluster is correctly assessed using the model assumptions, secondary clusters tend to have conservatively high P-values. …”
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Mapping Population Dynamics at Local Scales Using Spatial Networks by José Balsa-Barreiro, Alfredo J. Morales, Rubén C. Lois-González

“…Most studies analyze urban dynamics in wide geographic ranges, focusing mainly on cities. According to them, the global population is spatially distributed (and polarized) in two extremes: large urban agglomerations and rural deserts. …”
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Revisiting the History and Biogeography of <i>Bactrocera oleae</i> and Other Olive-Feeding Fruit Flies in Africa and Asia by Luis Teixeira da Costa, Marie-Claude Bon, Barbara van Asch

“…We used mitogenomic data of <i>Bactrocera</i> species from a broad geographic range to explore possible historical biogeographic patterns in <i>B. oleae</i> and other olive-feeding fruit flies. …”
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Génération automatique de maquettes de paysages grâce à l’open data by Maëlle Proust, Olivier Donzé, Kenzo Picenni, Anne Barrioz

“…The current profusion of geographic data, namely in open data format, is a tremendous opportunity for all those involved in spatial planning. …”
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A Systematic Review of the UAV Technology Usage in ASEAN by Adel Gohari, B. ANUAR AHMAD, Lawali Rabiu, B. A. RUZAIRI RAHIM, A.S.M. Supa'at, I. M. NASSRIN ELAMIN, M. MOHAMMED GISMALLA, Suhail Ibrahim Al-Dharrab, A. ROZEHA RASHID, Sophan Wahyudi Nawawi, Nazri Nasir, Mohd Adib Bin Sarijari, B. NORHADIJA DARWIN, Ali Hussein Muqaibel

“…In particular, the reviewed documents highlighted 12 distinct application areas and 4 major aspects making UAV technology attractive to the region, including geographical, climatic and environmental, ecosystem conservation, and economic factors.…”
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MAS-Based Interaction Simulation within Asymmetric Information on Emergency Management of Urban Rainstorm Disaster by Qing Yang, Jinmei Wang, Xingxing Liu, Jiajia Xia

“…Through the multi-agent system simulation with given geographic information, government and residents interact under dynamic risk distribution in rainstorm disaster. …”
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First record of two Leptothecata medusae (Cnidaria, Hydrozoa) in Colombia with annotations on their distribution and ecology by Jorge Llorente-Vega, Cristina Cedeño-Posso, Jorge Quirós-Rodríguez

“…Our research emphasises the significance of scientific exploration in new geographic regions and provides valuable data on the distribution and ecology of these species, contributing to a deeper understanding of their population dynamics.…”
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Clinical Manifestations and Distribution of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Pakistan by Abaseen Khan Afghan, Masoom Kassi, Pashtoon Murtaza Kasi, Adil Ayub, Niamatullah Kakar, Shah Muhammad Marri

“…The purpose of our paper is to highlight the diverse clinical manifestations of the disease seen along with the geographic areas affected, where the hosts are particularly susceptible. …”
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Mothers, fathers, and guardians in education during the pandemic. The rural-urban dichotomy in Ecuador by Juan Cárdenas-Tapia, Fernando Pesántez-Avilés, Angel Torres-Toukoumidis

“…For this purpose, a 45-question survey was applied to a sample of 6,206 people, segmented according to their geographic areas. In the rural area, the degree of involvement in virtual teaching-learning processes is reflected, in particular, in the establishment of sleep schedules and the acknowledgement by student of criticisms of their activities. …”
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Public Knowledge about and Detection of Canine Visceral Leishmaniasis in Urban Divinópolis, Brazil by Carina Margonari, Júlia Alves Menezes, Marcele Neves Rocha, Kamila Nunes Maia, Michael Éder de Oliveira, Amanda Luisa Fonseca, Fabrizio Furtado de Sousa, Eduardo de Castro Ferreira, Ana Paula Madureira, Maria Norma Melo, Rodrigo Pedro Soares

“…Many factors may affect their occurrence and expansion including environmental, geographic, and social conditions. In the past two decades, Divinópolis, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, has exhibited the potential for a disease outbreak, with the appearance of CL, and VL cases (human and canine). …”
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