Synthesizing field plot and airborne remote sensing data to enhance national forest inventory mapping in the boreal forest of Interior Alaska by Pratima Khatri-Chhetri, Hans-Erik Andersen, Bruce Cook, Sean M. Hendryx, Liz van Wagtendonk, Van R. Kane

“…The boreal biome, the largest terrestrial biome on Earth, is increasingly vulnerable to climate change due to warming twice as rapidly as the global average. Climate change has increased the temperature, frequency, severity, and amount of area burned, which is leading to changes in the spatial extent of forest type and species range. …”
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Advances in machine learning applications to resource technology for organic solid waste by Hongzhi MA, Yichan LIU, Jihua ZHAO, Fan FEI, Ming GAO, Qunhui WANG

“…Machine learning (ML) techniques, with their advanced data analysis and pattern recognition capabilities, are highly effective for addressing the complexities of organic solid waste (OSW) treatment and resource recovery. As global waste generation continues to increase, the need for efficient and sustainable OSW management solutions is growing. …”
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Anti-PD-1 amplifies costimulation in melanoma-infiltrating Th1-like Foxp3+ regulatory T cells to alleviate local immunosuppression by Fernando Alvarez, Fan Huang, Sonia V Del Rincon, Mikhaël Attias, Tho-Alfakar Al-Aubodah, Roman Istomine, Paige McCallum, Abrahim Sleiman, Tamiko Nishimura, Yasser Riazalhosseini, Ciriaco A Piccirillo

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Effectiveness of nurse-led volunteer support and technology-driven pain assessment in improving the outcomes of hospitalised older adults: protocol for a cluster randomised control... by Max K Bulsara, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Rosemary Saunders, Kate Crookes, Mustafa Atee, Caroline Bulsara, Beverley Ewens, Olivia Gallagher, Renee M Graham, Karen Gullick, Sue Haydon, Kim-Huong Nguyen, Bev O'Connell, Karla Seaman, Jeff Hughes, Seng Giap Marcus Ang, Debra Scaini

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Geographic variation in modern contraceptive utilization among women of reproductive age in Mozambique: a multilevel analysis by Habtu Kifle Negash, Destaye Tirite Gelaw, Mihret Getnet, Hiwot Tezera Endale, Tseganesh Asefa, Fethiya Seid Hasen, Yihun Tefera Ayenew, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn, Trualem Zeleke Yehuala, Winta Tesfaye

“…Data analysis was conducted using Stata 17 and ArcGIS 10.7, employing multilevel logistic regression and spatial techniques (Global Moran’s I, Getis-Ord Gi*, interpolation, and SaTScan) to identify patterns and geographic clusters of contraceptive use. …”
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Lack of activity of HIV-1 integrase strand-transfer inhibitors on recombinase activating gene (RAG) activity at clinically relevant concentrations by Sally Demirdjian, Vincent N. Duong, Jennifer N. Byrum, Arabinda Nayak, Cooper B. McKinney, Jason K. Perry, Christian Callebaut, Karla K. Rodgers, Brie Falkard, Joy Y. Feng

“…ABSTRACT Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) infection remains a global health concern, with nearly 30 million people on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. …”
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Increased expression of plasma mir-9-3p and let-7b-3p in methamphetamine use disorder and its clinical significance by Wei Wang, Chen Li, Guangsheng Sun, Cunxi Qiu, Junyi Fan, Yuhan Jin, Kunpeng Liu, Peng Sun

“…Abstract Methamphetamine use disorder has emerged as a significant public health concern globally. This study endeavors to elucidate the alterations in expression changes of miRNAs in the plasma of methamphetamine use disorder and elucidate the alterations in miRNA expression in the plasma of individuals with methamphetamine use disorder and investigate the relationship between these differentially expressed miRNAs and the disorder itself, cravings for methamphetamine, and associated mental disorders. …”
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Lower limb coordination patterns following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A longitudinal study by Cortney Armitano-Lago, Elizabeth Bjornsen, Caroline Lisee, Ashley Buck, Christin Büttner, Adam W. Kiefer, Todd A. Schwartz, Brian Pietrosimone

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Impact of zero-markup consumable policy and national procurement of coronary stents on hospitalization expenses: an interrupted time series analysis by Shao-long Wu, Shao-long Wu, Kun Wang, Xin Yang, Ning Liu, Ning Liu, Wen-xin Zou, Xiao-wei Li, Dan-hua Huang, Tian-hao Yu

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Real-world treatment patterns and clinical characteristics in patients with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus: an analysis of the SLE Prospective Observational Cohort... by Raj Tummala, Richard A Furie, Laurent Arnaud, Eric F Morand, Martin Aringer, Stephanie Chen, Barnabas Desta, Alberta Hoi, Bo Ding, Christine Peschken, Jonatan Hedberg, Tina Grünfeld Eén, Alessandro Sorrentino, Danuta Kielar

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Voacanga africana-artesunate and Voacanga africana-amodiaquine combinations as effective anti-plasmodial agents in mice by Daniel Ampomah Frimpong, Aliu Moomin, Samuel Asare Nkansah, Aaron Opoku Antwi, Abubakar Ibn Sidik, Paa Kofi Tawiah Adu-Gyamfi, Kwesi Boadu Mensah

“…Background: Malaria is a global health problem due to its high incidence of morbidity and mortality, especially in children and pregnant women. …”
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Assessment of post-partum physical exercise practice and its associated factors among women in postpartum period, in West Wollega zone, Oromia, Ethiopia by Tegegne Yadeta, Daniel Belema, Seifedin Ahmad, Nurye Sirage, Abubeker Seid Ali, Kedir Ali, Ali Yimer

“…BackgroundThe postnatal period, spanning the initial 6 weeks after childbirth, brings about a range of difficulties for mothers globally, encompassing psychological, physiological, and biological shifts. …”
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Assessment of the southern polar and subpolar warming in the PMIP4 last interglacial simulations using paleoclimate data syntheses by Q. Gao, Q. Gao, Q. Gao, E. Capron, L. C. Sime, R. H. Rhodes, R. Sivankutty, X. Zhang, B. L. Otto-Bliesner, M. Werner

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A Model H5N2 Vaccine Strain for Dual Protection Against H5N1 and H9N2 Avian Influenza Viruses by Jin-Ha Song, Seung-Eun Son, Ho-Won Kim, Se-Hee An, Chung-Young Lee, Hyuk-Joon Kwon, Kang-Seuk Choi

“…<b>Background/Objective:</b> Highly pathogenic (HP) H5Nx and low-pathogenicity (LP) H9N2 avian influenza viruses (AIVs) pose global threats to the poultry industry and public health, highlighting the critical need for a dual-protective vaccine. …”
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Blue rings in trees and shrubs as indicators of early and late summer cooling events at the northern treeline by Agata Buchwal, Agata Buchwal, Pawel Matulewski, Ylva Sjöberg, Alma Piermattei, Alma Piermattei, Alan Crivellaro, Alan Crivellaro, Angela Balzano, Maks Merela, Luka Krže, Katarina Čufar, Alexander V. Kirdyanov, Alexander V. Kirdyanov, Tatiana Bebchuk, Tito Arosio, Ulf Büntgen, Ulf Büntgen, Ulf Büntgen

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Rationale, design, and methodology of My Body Is Fit and Fabulous at school (MyBFF@school) study: a multi-pronged intervention program to combat obesity among Malaysian schoolchild... by Abdul Halim Mokhtar, Ruziana Mona Wan Mohd Zin, Abqariyah Yahya, Fuziah Md. Zain, Rusidah Selamat, Zahari Ishak, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin

“…Abstract Background Childhood obesity has increased rapidly in recent years and is now a global epidemic. To combat this, MyBFF@school program, a multi-faceted obesity intervention incorporating physical activity in the form of small-sided games (SSG), nutrition, and psychology components for schoolchildren was designed. …”
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Kidney failure-related excess mortality during the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States: a nation-wide, population-based analysis by Zhenhu Chen, Pingping Jia, Di Xie, Jingyu Xie, Juan Liu, Wangnan Cao, Lefei Han, Jinjun Ran, Shengzhi Sun, Shi Zhao, Yang Ge, Leonardo Martinez, Xin Chen, Peihua Cao

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Prevalence and factors associated with potential clinically significant drug-drug interactions in patients with cardiovascular diseases at hospital admission by Marović Iva, Udovičić Mario, Rudan Diana, Manola Šime, Samardžić Ivana, Vrca Vesna Bačić, Hadžiabdić Maja Ortner, Marinović Ivana

“…Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. It is estimated that 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019, which represents 32 % of all deaths worldwide. …”
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A study of bacterial community structure of shrimp farms along the Ratnagiri coast, Maharashtra by Bhavesh Choudhary, Anil S. Pawase, Gajanan S. Ghode, Raju M. Tibile, Varsha R. Bhatkar, Divyashree Choudhary, Utkarsh Choudhary

“…Intensification of shrimp farming practices has increased the number and severity of disease outbreaks globally. As a result, diseases have become a significant barrier to profitable and sustainable shrimp production. …”
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Nano-Zinc Oxide Can Enhance the Tolerance of Apple Rootstock M9-T337 Seedlings to Saline Alkali Stress by Initiating a Variety of Physiological and Biochemical Pathways by Jietao Zhai, Xulin Xian, Zhongxing Zhang, Yanxiu Wang

“…Soil salinization severely restricts the growth and development of crops globally, especially in the northwest Loess Plateau, where apples constitute a pillar industry. …”
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