The evaluation of Agro climatic potentials of Kermanshah and Isfahan provinces in autumn cultivation of sugar beet

“…In order to evaluate that, thermal potential assessment, deviation from optimal conditions and active day gradient index (GDD) were used. The evaluation of thermal potential based on the threshold of 0, 4, and 10 degrees Centigrade at the station levels in Kermanshah province showed that Sar-e-Pol-e-Zahab Station has the highest cumulative thermal unit and Kangavar Station has the least one. …”
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Consistency between the geographic distributions of overweight and obesity among children and adults in China by Yudan Liu, Hui Fan

“…Data were from the China Health and Nutrition Survey conducted in 2015. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were measured. …”
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EEG reveals brain network alterations in chronic aphasia during natural speech listening by Ramtin Mehraram, Jill Kries, Pieter De Clercq, Maaike Vandermosten, Tom Francart

“…Functional connectivity between scalp regions was measured with the weighted phase lag index. The Network-Based Statistics toolbox was used to detect altered network patterns and to investigate correlations with behavioural tests within the aphasia group. …”
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Assessing recovery time of ecosystems in China: insights into flash drought impacts on gross primary productivity by M. Lu, M. Lu, H. Sun, H. Sun, H. Sun, Y. Yang, J. Xue, H. Ling, H. Zhang, W. Zhang

“…Post-flash-drought radiation emerges as the primary environmental factor, followed by the aridity index and post-flash-drought temperature, particularly in semi-arid and sub-humid areas. …”
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Internal Fixation of Type I Capitellum Fracture with Headless Screws: A Case Report by Charlie Sanjaya, I Ketut Gede Arta Bujangga

“…Preoperative Mayo Elbow-Performance Index score (MEPI) was 15, and postoperative 100. …”
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Outcome of Liposuction for Limb Lymphedema in Men Compared with Women by Helen Mackie, Belinda M. Thompson, Robyn Ricketts, Kim Toyer, Asha Heydon-White, Louise A. Koelmeyer, Thomas C. Lam

“…Individuals were secondarily matched for age, body mass index, and lymphedema duration. The volume of fat aspirated was compared to preoperative Vol Diff to calculate a percentage (%) aspirate volume. …”
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Assessment of Natural Radioactivity Levels and Radiation Hazards in Agricultural and Virgin Soil in the State of Kedah, North of Malaysia by Ghazwa Alzubaidi, Fauziah B. S. Hamid, I. Abdul Rahman

“…The mean values of radium equivalent activity (Raeq), absorbed dose rates D (nGy h−1), annual effective dose equivalent, and external hazard index (Hex) are 458.785 Bq kg−1, 141.62 nGy h−1, and 0.169 mSv y−1, respectively, in agricultural soils and 214.293 Bq kg−1, 87.47 nGy h−1, and 0.106 mSv y−1, respectively, in virgin soils, with average Hex of 0.525. …”
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Effects of Combined Application of Biogas Slurry and Chemical Fertilizers on Silage Corn, Soil Nutrients, and Microorganisms by Wencong Yang, Yijing Cheng, Xia Wu, Jia Zhou, Xiuping Liu

“…Pearson correlation analysis indicated that the Chao1 index of bacterial and fungal communities was significantly positively correlated with soil available phosphorus, available potassium, and nitrogen in the form of nitrate and significantly negatively correlated with pH. …”
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Application of various methods in design for control of bed erosion and river modification aiding numerical simulation by Aref Kohzadi, Kamran Mohammadi, Afshin Eghbalzadeh

“…Then, the areas of the river bed that are subject to erosion were investigated using methods of critical shear stress, RBS index and critical unit discharge. Finally, stabilization structures for erosion control of the river bed were designed to modify the areas exposed to erosion. …”
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Can screening for degenerative cervical myelopathy (SCREEN-DCM) be effectively undertaken based on signs, symptoms and known risk factors? Rationale and research protocol for a pro... by Benjamin Davies, Mark Kotter, Granit Molliqaj, Enrico Tessitore, Karl Schaller, Teresa Somma, Aria Nouri, Renato Gondar, Joseph S Cheng, Paolo Cappabianca, Alexandre Lavé, Gianpaolo Jannelli, Allan Martin, Justin Virojanapa, Carmen L A Vleggeert-Lankamp, Valerie ter Wengel, Torstein Meling

“…Patients with positive MRIs will be consulted and receive assessment via modified Japanese Orthopedic Association and Neck Disability Index scores, and subsequent clinical management will be based on practice guidelines. …”
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The effect of physical cues on platelet storage lesion by Lihan Cheng, Lu Wang, Shichun Wang, Qi Liu, Ronghua Diao, Chunyan Yao

“…The analysis of morphology, metabolism index, and levels of activation markers are used to monitor the quality of stored platelets and definite the role of physical cues in PSL.Result: In this study, centrifugation, leukofiltration and agitation lead to different degrees of platelet activation, with the extension of storage time. …”
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Simulation and response mechanism of potential geographical distribution of plateau pika Ochotona curzoniae under climate change by Yanni Song, Hainan Chong, Dawei Wang, Haijun Xiao

“…Based on 750 distribution points, 20 environmental variables, and the Global Human Influence Index (IGHP) database, the geographic distribution trends of plateau pika under current and three future periods (2030 s, 2050 s and 2090 s) in related three climate scenarios (SSP126, SSP370 and SSP585) were simulated and analyzed. …”
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Ecological status assessment of the rivers in Slovenia – an overview by Gorazd Urbanič

“…A Slovenian multimetric index SMEIH was calculated at fifteen sampling sites. …”
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Logistic regression in predicting bullying based on the components of emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence. by Saeed Fakharyzade Najafabadi, Ali Mohammad Rezaei, Mohammad Ali Mohammadyfar, ,Siavash Talepasand

“…In order to analyze the data and predict group membership (bullying or not) based on predictor variables of E.I (perception of emotions, etc.) and components of S.I (field of thinking, etc.) logistic regression was used. For the fit index of the regression model, R2 Cox and Snell and R2 Nagel crack and in order to check the consistency of the predicted probabilities with the observed probabilities, Hausmer and Lemshu tests were used. …”
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Case Report of HIV and Neurosyphilis Coinfection in a Recent Migrant: Old Diseases in New Faces by Alexa Van Besien, Ian Paolo Mauricio, Ronald Belfort, Joseph Lykins

“…Neurosyphilis can be difficult to diagnose, requiring a high index of suspicion. Migrant patients can have difficulty accessing healthcare services, and the emergency department may have a role in screening and initiation of treatment in this population.…”
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The Analysis and modeling of widespread anomalies of rainfall in entire West of Iran in relation with the behaviors of Mediterranean Pressure centers by Faramarz khoshakhlagh, mohammad amin heydary

“…Based on the designed indicators, whenever indicators DT and DH is positive, this means higher temperature and higher atmospheric standardized pressure in the Western parts of Mediterranean sea in compare with its East and therefore the wet spells (Monthly) occur in the study area, and If the above mentioned index is negative, means that the occurrence of drought in West Iran. …”
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Evaluation of the Impact of Morphological Differences on Scale Effects in Green Tide Area Estimation by Ke Wu, Tao Xie, Jian Li, Chao Wang, Xuehong Zhang, Hui Liu, Shuying Bai

“…To address this, our study examines the influence of morphological diversity on green tide area estimation using GF-1 WFV data and the Virtual-Baseline Floating macroAlgae Height (VB-FAH) index at a 16 m resolution. Green tide patches were categorized into small, medium, and large sizes, and morphological features such as elongation, compactness, convexity, fractal dimension, and morphological complexity were designed and analyzed. …”
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First Permanent Molar Caries and Oral Health Practices in Saudi Male Teenagers: Inequalities by Socioeconomic Position by Eman Bakhurji, Balgis Gaffar, Muhammad Nazir, Khalifa Al-Khalifa, Asim Al-Ansari

“…Caries was examined using the World Health Organization criteria and plaque was assessed using the plaque index of Loe and Silness. A questionnaire assessed SEP (parental education, employment, and home ownership) and oral health practices (using fluoridated toothpaste twice daily, regular dental visits for check-ups, and avoiding daily sugary snacks). …”
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Depression, sleep, body image, and lifestyle: Prevalence and associated factors of depression among school-going adolescents in Delhi National Capital Region by Tejasvini Khanna, Bratati Banerjee, Madan M. Majhi, Dheeman Futela

“…Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Stunkard Figure Rating Scale were used to evaluate sleep quality and BIIs. …”
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease and biliary lithiasis in children with Down Syndrome: a retrospective study by Renato Nisihara, Nayane Hiba Fuga, Liete Maia, Marcelo Gasparin Mansur, Fernanda Liberatti, Maiana Rossasi, Nanci Oliveira

“…Ages varied between 5 and 30 years (average of 13.2±5.7 years). Body mass index ranged from 14.08 to 44.98 kg/m2, with 27 (21.7%) patients being overweight and 42 (33.8%) obese. …”
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