Reviewing designed plant communities’ potential for optimizing the performance of urban nature-based solutions by Ella Uppala, Johanna Deak Sjöman, Tobias Emilsson, Marcus Hedblom

“…In this literature review, we elaborate on the design and management objectives and performance goals for vegetation in the DPC-framework and assess how scientific evidence provided by global DPC-research contributes to fulfilling four NbS criteria. …”
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Effect of boron oxide on stability of high-ferrite Portland cement clinker in low-temperature calcination by Xiao Huang, Jinfang Zhang, Kechang Zhang

“…Clinker production is a major contributor to global carbon dioxide emissions, and finding sustainable solutions is paramount. …”
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Renal Failure Associated with APECED and Terminal 4q Deletion: Evidence of Autoimmune Nephropathy by Mohammed Al-Owain, Namik Kaya, Hamad Al-Zaidan, Ibrahim Bin Hussain, Hadeel Al-Manea, Hindi Al-Hindi, Shelley Kennedy, M. Anwar Iqbal, Hamad Al-Mojalli, Albandary Al-Bakheet, Anne Puel, Jean-Laurent Casanova, Saleh Al-Muhsen

“…In addition, he has dysmorphic facial features, growth retardation, and severe global developmental delay. Patient had late development of chronic renal failure. …”
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Unlocking Biochar’s Potential: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable Remediation of Heavy Metal Stress in Tobacco Plants by Abdul Ghaffar Shar, Leyi Zhang, Anzhi Lu, Munib Ahmad, Muhammad Saqib, Sadam Hussain, Usman Zulfiqar, Pingping Wang, Lixin Zhang, Mehdi Rahimi

“…Tobacco, being a globally cultivated crop, holds significant social and economic importance. …”
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Revisiting the Ionospheric Disturbances Over Low Latitude Region of China During Super Typhoon Hato by Ke Li, Donghe Zhang, Yi Zeng, Yaoyu Tian, Guofeng Dai, Zhizhao Liu, Guanglin Yang, Shuji Sun, Guozhu Li, Yongqiang Hao, Zuo Xiao

“…Using the ionospheric total electron content (TEC) derived from Global Navigation Satellite System observations, the ionospheric disturbances during the super typhoon Hato in 2017 that was accompanied by a weak geomagnetic storm are revisited, including the ionospheric deviation and traveling ionospheric disturbances (TIDs). …”
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The safety and efficacy of cannabinoids for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jack Wilson, Andrew Langcake, Zachary Bryant, Tom P. Freeman, Janni Leung, Gary C. K. Chan, Amir Englund, Myfanwy Graham, Emily Stockings

“…Abstract There has been a global increase in the use of cannabinoids as a treatment for mental health (MH) and substance use disorders (SUD). …”
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Designing a sustainable closed-loop supply chain using robust possibilistic-stochastic programming in pentagonal fuzzy numbers by Seyyed Jalaladdin Hosseini Dehshiri, Maghsoud Amiri, Mostafa Hajiaghaei-Keshteli, Mehdi Keshavarz-Ghorabaee, Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas, Jurgita Antuchevičienė

“…Developing a Robust Stochastic-Possibilistic (RSP) based on PFNs under fuzzy scenarios, presenting measures of necessity, possibility, and credibility for making decisions founded on different levels of DMs’ risk, and proposing global solutions through providing linear programming models are the main innovations and contributions of the present research. …”
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The Myth of Air Purifier in Mitigating the Transmission Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Virus by Lip Huat Saw, Bey Fen Leo, Chin Yik Lin, Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar, Sawal Hamid Md Ali, Mohd Shahrul Mohd Nadzir

“…Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly infectious disease that emerged in December of 2019, threatening human health and leading to global public health crises. Airborne transmission via droplets and aerosol has been recently recognized as one of the infection modes for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. …”
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Towards Safer Workplace: A Survey-Based Study on Developing a Safety Climate Model for the Indonesian Paper Industry by Nana Rahdiana, Bambang Suhardi, Retno Wulan Damayanti, Novie Susanto, Jafri Mohd Rohani

“…A reliable safety climate model is essential for evaluating safety behavior and predicting risks such as accidents or injuries, yet no research has specifically addressed the safety climate in the paper industry, either globally or in Indonesia. Recognized as high-risk due to its reliance on large machinery and hazardous chemicals, the paper industry has been understudied in this context. …”
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Extreme high temperatures and heatwave events across Europe in 2023 by Yuqing Sun, Gensuo Jia, Xiyan Xu

“…With global mean temperatures reaching record highs in 2023, many regions experienced successive heatwaves, causing negative impacts on human health, social economy, and ecosystems. …”
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Understanding and addressing β-lactam resistance mechanisms in gram-negative bacteria in Lebanon: A scoping review by Yara Khachab, Mohamad Hodroj, Elie Salem Sokhn

“…Antibiotic abuse and misuse, together with inadequate monitoring and control protocols, have contributed to the emergence of resistant strains. This global scenario prepares us to look more closely at the situation in Lebanon. …”
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Mental Strain and Chronic Stress among University Students with Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Marco D. Gulewitsch, Paul Enck, Juliane Schwille-Kiuntke, Katja Weimer, Angelika A. Schlarb

“…Nearly 40% of the IBS group (versus 20% of the controls) reached a clinically relevant value on the SCL-90-R global severity scale. IBS subtypes did not differ in terms of mental distress or chronic stress. …”
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Flavonoid Compounds from Ethanol Extract of Sungkai Leaves (Peronema canescens. Jack) and Antibacterial Activity Test Against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherchia coli by Nindita Clourisa Amaris Susanto, Jammes Ardhica, Nelson, Madyawati Latief

“… The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has intensified the global search for alternative antimicrobial agents, particularly from natural sources. …”
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Correlation between traumatic brain injury, obesity and insulin-resistance – a case report by Laura De Wilde, Charlotte De Ruysscher, Kristine Oostra

“…Introduction: Traumatic brain injury is a significant global health concern. It often results from high-velocity accidents and leads to diffuse axonal injury, causing consciousness disorders and potentially permanent cognitive and behavioural changes. …”
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Adaptation indicator to climate change and farm sizes in agriculture: A reflection of farming culture and history by Husniddin Sharofiddinov, Moinul Islam, Koji Kotani

“…Climate change is a global concern, having a negative impact on agriculture, for food security and sustainability. …”
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A Machine Learning Approach for Environmental Assessment on Air Quality and Mitigation Strategy by Chetan Shetty, S. Seema, B. J. Sowmya, Rajesh Nandalike, S. Supreeth, Dayananda P., Rohith S., Vishwanath Y., Rajeev Ranjan, Venugopal Goud

“…Air pollution has a significant impact on environment resulting in consequences such as global warming and acid rain. Toxic emissions from vehicles are one of the primary sources of pollution. …”
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NaP-TRAP reveals the regulatory grammar in 5’UTR-mediated translation regulation during zebrafish development by Ethan C. Strayer, Srikar Krishna, Haejeong Lee, Charles Vejnar, Nils Neuenkirchen, Amit Gupta, Jean-Denis Beaudoin, Antonio J. Giraldez

“…We find that U-rich motifs are general enhancers, and upstream ORFs and GC-rich motifs are global repressors of translation. We also observe a translational switch during the maternal-to-zygotic transition, where C-rich motifs shift from repressors to prominent activators of translation. …”
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Factors Influencing Knowledge and Attitudes towards Second-Hand Smoking Exposure Among University Students: An Exploratory Study by Md. Majharul Islam, Firoj Al-Mamun, Moneerah Mohammad ALmerab, Mst. Sabrina Moonajilin, Mohammed A. Mamun

“…Despite extensive global research on second-hand smoking (SHS) exposure, there is a noticeable lack of studies focusing on the knowledge and attitudes of university students in Bangladesh. …”
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Modifiable life style factors and male reproductive health: a cross-sectional study in IVF clinic attendees in Ghana by Brodrick Yeboah Amoah, Saliah Yao Bayamina, Cosmos Gborsong, Hubert Owusu, George Awuku Asare, Emmanuel Kwabena Yeboah, Josephine Ablakwa, Georgina Hammond

“…BackgroundMale infertility is a significant global public health issue, with modifiable lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, and psychological stress contributing to impaired semen quality and hormonal dysregulation. …”
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MIDWIVES' PERCEPTIONS OF PREECLAMPSIA SCREENING by Febronia Martina Dua Lehang, Aditiawarman, Ivon Diah Wittiarika, Linda Dewanti

“…Background: Preeclampsia-related maternal mortality is a persistent issue globally, including in Indonesia. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) recommends universal preeclampsia screening in obstetric services. …”
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