Posttraumatic stress disorder and associated factors in the aftermath of the 2015 earthquake in Nepal: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Prayash Paudel, Asutosh Sah, Anil Khanal

“…We aimed to estimate the pooled incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder among survivors after the 2015 earthquake in Nepal based on available literature and highlight the psychological effects of natural disasters that can hamper the recovery process in the aftermath of disaster. …”
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Impact of elexacaftor-tezacaftor-ivacaftor in lung transplantation for cystic fibrosis in the United States by Tahuanty A. Pena, MD, MS, Brittany Wright, PharmD, Kalpaj R. Parekh, MBBS, Julia Kleney-Tait, MD, PhD

“…These findings underscore the transformative impact of CFTR modulators like ETI on the natural history of CF, highlighting the importance of continued advancements in precision medicine for genetic disorders. …”
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PFAS contamination and mitigation: A comprehensive analysis of research trends and global contributions by Motasem Y.D. Alazaiza, Tharaa M. Alzghoul, Madhusudhan Bangalore Ramu, Salem S. Abu Amr, Mohammed F.M. Abushammala

“…Prominent journals like “Science of the Total Environment” and “Environmental Science and Technology” play vital roles in disseminating research findings, while the “National Natural Science Foundation” of China is identified as a key funding source supporting numerous studies. …”
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The relationship of growth differentiation factor 15 with some biochemical parameters in cardiovascular disease patients in Babylon City by Hiba Resheed Behayaa, Zinah Abbass Ali, Seenaa Badr Mohammed, Suhayr A. Alqaysi

“…Though in cardiovascular damage, the level of GDF15 may rise, the natural effects of GDF15 may vary according to the stage of the disease. …”
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TIBW: Task-Independent Backdoor Watermarking with Fine-Tuning Resilience for Pre-Trained Language Models by Weichuan Mo, Kongyang Chen, Yatie Xiao

“…Pre-trained language models such as BERT, GPT-3, and T5 have made significant advancements in natural language processing (NLP). However, their widespread adoption raises concerns about intellectual property (IP) protection, as unauthorized use can undermine innovation. …”
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Measurement of Quality of Life IV. Use of the SEQOL, QOL5, QOL1, and Other Global and Generic Questionnaires by Soren Ventegodt, Joav Merrick, Niels Jorgen Andersen

“…The value of such a database depends on the correct use of the questionnaires and this paper examines some examples of how quality-of-life rating scales can be used.We identified at least ten ways to use the quality-of-life questionnaire: describing the quality of life of a population or patient group; formulating an objective for support, treatment, or care; screening or identifying individuals who need treatment; evaluating treatment and care; facilitating communication between physician and patients; involving the patient in the decision-making process; allocating resources; investigating the causal relation between the quality of life and ill health in prospective studies; creating an awareness of the quality of life and health promotion; and helping the practitioner to accumulate knowledge.Enhancing the quality of life is therefore a determining factor in the process of increasing awareness and responsible conduct in relation to the environment, natural resources, the working environment, and the structure of society. …”
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Geodynamics of basins above subducted slabs: An integrated modelling study of tectonics, sedimentation, and magmatism in the Timok Magmatic Complex by Stojadinović Uroš, Toljić Marinko, Trivić Branislav, Pantović Radoje, Srećković-Batoćanin Danica, Krstekanić Nemanja, Kostić Bojan, Velojić Miloš, Stefanović Jelena, Ranđelović Nikola, Maleš Maja

“…Among the many examples observed worldwide, the Timok Magmatic Complex (TMC) in Serbia represents an optimal natural laboratory due to the complex tectonic setting during the various stages of the Middle Jurassic–Paleogene evolution of the subduction system. …”
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Increasing exposure of cotton growing areas to compound drought and heat events in a warming climate by Shengli Liu, Wei Zhang, Tongtong Shi, Tong Li, Hui Li, Guanyin Zhou, Zhanbiao Wang, Xiongfeng Ma

“…Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is a critical source of natural fiber and cottonseed oil for humans, yielding substantial economic benefits globally. …”
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Evaluation of Biocoagulant “Opuntia ficus-indica and Chitosan” to Improve the Removal of Contaminants in Dairy Effluents through Electrocoagulation by Naysha Y. M. Elguera, Stephanie E. S. Pulcha, Edgar M. M. Ballon, Miriam R. F. Castro, Lilia M. M. Ramos, Victor L. A. Tohalino, Pavel K. D. Sarmiento, Vitor C. Almeida, Hugo G. J. Pacheco

“…It is concluded that the use of the biocoagulant composed of chitosan and Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage (Q-M-5) as the primary treatment of whey wastewater provides evidence for the literature, showing that it is also a low-cost, ecological, and easy-to-apply natural coagulant.…”
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Application of BIM Digital Information Technology in the Economic Optimization Operation of Integrated Energy Systems by Jingjing Bu

“…Compared with the traditional single-stage utilization of energy, the integrated energy system uses various forms of power, for example, power, heating, cooling, and natural gas, to achieve economic optimization by improving the comprehensive energy utilization efficiency through multienergy complementation. …”
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Control of meiotic crossing over in plant breeding by S. R. Strelnikova, R. A. Komakhin

“…The parameters of meiotic crossing over that have developed in the course of evolution are determined by natural selection and do not fully suit the tasks of selective breeding research. …”
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Linguistic aspects of law: problems and prospects by S. P. Girenko, O. B. Overchuk, V. A. Pertseva

“…Nowadays, modern legal linguistics has faced an acute issue of developing a special methodology which should take into account both natural language, legal linguistic and legal aspects. …”
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Public Health Risks Associated with Food Process Contaminants – A Review by Ahmadullah Zahir, Zhiwen Ge, Iftikhar Ali Khan

“…Food process contaminants can be introduced during diverse phases of food processing such as drying, heating, grilling, and fermentation, resulting in the synthesis of harmful chemicals including acrylamide (AA), advanced glycation end products (AGEs), heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs), furan and its naturally occurring derivatives, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), N-nitroso compounds (NOCs), 2-chloropropane-1,2-diol esters (2-MCPDE), and 3-chloropropane-1,2-diol esters (3-MCPDE), ethyl carbamate (EC), glycidyl esters (GE), and 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), all of these are harmful to human health. …”
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Development and implementation of an electronic health record system for use in humanitarian emergencies, disaster response, and conflict zones. by Sarah D Draugelis, Erik C Brown, Donald A Donahue, Justin Hickman, Sean G Smith, Philip Sutherland, George A Yendewa, Amir M Mohareb

“…Humanitarian medical response to natural and human-made disasters can be complicated by high clinician, staff, and patient turnover. …”
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ChatGPT e desonestidade acadêmica: percepção dos estudantes de contabilidade sobre o seu uso by Mariana Azevedo Alves, César Augusto Tibúrcio Silva, Mariana Pereira Bonfim

“…O ChatGPT é uma inteligência artificial capaz de gerar textos em linguagem natural, considerado como disruptivo, dado seu potencial de inovação. …”
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Rice suitability mapping using the analytic hierarchy process approach in a river catchment by N. Robertson, B. Oinam

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Land suitability analysis is a technique of attaining optimum utilization of natural available land resource. This study is the first attempt to map the potential rice suitability zone besides the existing rice cultivation zone in Imphal-Iril River catchment. …”
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Development of spring durum wheat cultivars resistant to stem rust in Western Siberia by V. S. Yusov, M. G. Evdokimov, L. V. Meshkova, D. A. Glushakov

“…Resistance to the Ug99 race was evaluated under natural infection pressure at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO).Results. …”
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Prebreeding studies of leaf rust resistant <i>Triticum aestivum/T. timopheevii</i> line L624 by S. N. Sibikeev, I. G. Adonina, A. E. Druzhin, O. A. Baranova

“…Line L624 is highly resistant to Puccinia triticina both under the background of natural epiphytotics and under laboratory conditions. …”
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Luminescence of copper-doped α-quartz crystal after oxygen treatment by A. Trukhin

“…Treatment of copper-doped natural α-quartz in oxygen atmosphere at 1200 °C leads to changes in luminescence properties. …”
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The impact of temporary occupation and hostilities on the water conditions of the North Crimean and Kakhovka Main Canals by K. Borovyk, S. Gapon, I. Pyshnograiev

“…The analysis revealed significant changes in the water conditions of the canals due to natural and anthropogenic factors. Following the annexation of Crimea in 2014, the cessation of water supply from the Dnipro River led to the drying of canals on the peninsula, negatively affecting agriculture and ecosystems through soil salinisation and degradation. …”
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