Effect of partial root-zone drying irrigation (PRDI) on soil C:N:P stoichiometry in N-fixing crops: Insights from a three-year field study with alfalfa by Jing Zhang, Zheng Gang Guo

“…This study showed that PRDI increased soil porosity, soil organic C and total N concentrations, decreased soil bulk density and did not affect soil total P concentrations. …”
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Trends in Air Pollution in Europe, 2000–2019 by Wenche Aas, Hilde Fagerli, Andres Alastuey, Fabrizia Cavalli, Anna Degorska, Stefan Feigenspan, Hans Brenna, Jonas Gliß, Daniel Heinesen, Christoph Hueglin, Adéla Holubová, Jean-Luc Jaffrezo, Augustin Mortier, Marijana Murovec, Jean-Philippe Putaud, Julian Rüdiger, David Simpson, Sverre Solberg, Svetlana Tsyro, Kjetil Tørseth, Karl Espen Yttri

“…A similar reduction for organic carbon is only seen in winter when primary anthropogenic sources dominate. …”
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Aortic Stiffness Is Related to the Ischemic Brain Injury Biomarker N-Methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antibody Levels in Aortic Valve Replacement by Emaddin Kidher, Vanash M. Patel, Petros Nihoyannopoulos, Jon R. Anderson, Andrew Chukwuemeka, Darrel P. Francis, Hutan Ashrafian, Thanos Athanasiou

“…Aortic stiffness changes the flow pattern of circulating blood causing microvascular damage to different end-organ tissues, such as brain cells. The relationship between aortic stiffness measured by pulse wave velocity (PWV) and serum ischemic brain injury biomarker N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antibody (NR2Ab) levels in aortic valve replacement has not been assessed. …”
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Life in the Bubble: How a Nearby Supernova Left Ephemeral Footprints on the Cosmic-Ray Spectrum and Indelible Imprints on Life by Caitlyn Nojiri, Noémie Globus, Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz

“…Making use of such constraints, we provide a robust estimate of the temporal variation of terrestrial ionizing cosmic radiation levels and discuss their implications in the development of early life on Earth by plausibly influencing the mutation rate and, as such, conceivably assisting in the evolution of complex organisms.…”
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Complex Alumina-Ferrous Coagulant for Effective Wastewater Purification from Hydrogen Sulfide by Erzhan I. Kuldeyev, Aysha E. Tastanova, Igor V. Bondarenko, Saniya S. Temirova, Ruslan E. Nurlybayev, Bibigul S. Botantayeva, Fardila M. Zaihidee

“…It is noted that the presence of sulfur compounds and organic components in sewage flow leads to the formation and release of hydrogen sulfide into the atmosphere of settlements. …”
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Effect of Endophytic Trichoderma sp. Strains on the Agronomic Characteristics of Ecotypes of Theobroma cacao L. under Nursery Conditions in Peru by Antony Chavez-Jalk, Santos Leiva, Leidy G. Bobadilla, Carmen N. Vigo, Marielita Arce, Manuel Oliva-Cruz

“…Endophytic Trichoderma fungi are an alternative for organic production of fine aroma cocoa in Peru, improving the agronomic characteristics of the crop.…”
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Significance of nuclear medicine methods for diagnosis and predicting the course of renal transplantation complications by M.V. Satyr, I.V. Noverko, T.I. Pantus, M.S. Zagriichuk

“…DRSG consequently characterizes the perfusion, the extraction and the excretion in the studied organ. We display the standard DRSG protocols using [99mTc] Tc-MAG3 and [99mTc] Tc-DTPA radiopharmaceuticals. …”
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Geographic distribution and demographic factors associated with use of a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) in Ethiopia by Mintesnot Tenkir Teni, Travis Loux, Ness Sandoval, Anne Sebert Kuhlmann

“…Conclusions: To expand access to LARC, the Ethiopian government, policymakers, and non-governmental organizations might implement programs targeting low-uptake areas (Afar and Somali regions). …”
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Reproductive efficiency of ewe lambs kept on tropical pastures under different feeding systems by L.M. Higano, C.C.B.F. Ítavo, L.C.V. Ítavo, G.S. Difante, G.K.A. Melo, P.C.G. Silva, K.L.S. Monteiro, E.S.M. Soares, T.F.F.S. Arco, P.B. Andrade, A.A.S. Miguel, F.G.G. Oliveira, E.L.M. Ribeiro, A.L.C. Gurgel

“…There was no effect of supplementation on the size of the reproductive organs of the lambs at the end of the growth phase and at the beginning of the reproductive season. …”
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Population Dynamics of <i>Cypripedium macranthos</i> Sw. and Its Interactions with Environmental Factors in the Changbai Mountains by Lifei Chen, Wei Liu, Nan Jiang, Yiting Xiao, Yuze Shan, Shizhuo Wang, Sulei Wu, Qi Wang, Jiahui Yu, Yuqing Zhang, Xi Lu, Hongyu Qiao

“…At lower crown density, <i>C. macranthos</i> had greater photosynthetic capacity and higher δ¹³C, C, and N, which were more favourable for organic matter accumulation and plant growth and development. …”
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Design and development of a portable resistive sensor based on α‐MnO2/GQD nanocomposites for trace quantification of Pb(II) in water by Amit K. Gupta, Mansi Khanna, Souradeep Roy, Pankaj, Shalini Nagabooshanam, Ranjit Kumar, Shikha Wadhwa, Ashish Mathur

“…The consumption of Pb(II) ions may lead to serious medical complications including multiple organ failure which can be fatal. The conventional methods of heavy metal detection are costly, time‐consuming and require laboratory space. …”
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Clinical assessment of the changes in corneal endothelium cell density, IOP and correlated factors after phakic iol implantation by A.F. Yusupov, M.Kh. Karimova, N.N. Zaynutdinov, Kh. M. Kamilov, M.S. Kasimova

“…Refractive errors are leading pathology of visual organ among active age population. Myopia is one of the main causes of disability and blindness. …”
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Analysis of the correlation between the group-based trajectory modeling of serum osmolality and prognosis in patients with sepsis-associated encephalopathy at 72 h after admission by Wentao Wu, Chen Wang, Yuhua Zhang, Yongpeng Xie, Xiaomin Li

“…Subgroup analysis demonstrated significant interactions (P < 0.05) between osmolality trajectories and covariates such as the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA), vasopressor use and renal replacement therapy (RRT). …”
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The Use of Specific Non-<i>Saccharomyces</i> Yeasts as Sustainable Biocontrol Solutions Against <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> on Apples and Strawberries by Zukisani Gomomo, Morris Fanadzo, Maxwell Mewa-Ngongang, Boredi Silas Chidi, Justin Wallace Hoff, Marieta van der Rijst, Lucky Mokwena, Mathabatha Evodia Setati, Heinrich Wilbur du Plessis

“…<i>Aureobasidium melanogenum</i> exhibited a broad range of extracellular enzyme production and inhibition rates of 55%, 52%, and 40% against the strains. In volatile organic compound (VOC) assays, <i>P. kluyveri</i> and <i>S. pyralidae</i> achieved 79% and 56% inhibition, respectively, with VOCs like isobutanol, isoamyl alcohol, 2-phenylethanol, isoamyl acetate, and 2-phenethyl acetate identified. …”
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1-Bromopropane induces mitochondrial damage and lipid metabolism imbalance in respiratory epithelial cells through the PGC-1α/PPARα pathway by Qiuyun Wu, Chunmeng Jin, Xue Liu, Qianyi Zhang, Biyang Jiao, Hongmin Yu

“…1-Bromopropane (1-BP) has become a new air pollutant in occupational and living environments due to its advantages in industrial applications and as a representative compound of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). As an irritant, its damaging effects on respiratory epithelium are worthy of further study. …”
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Janus kinase inhibitor treatment for inflammatory diseases: excess or no excess risk of venous thromboembolism? by Yachar Dawudi, Samuel Benarroch, Hélène Helfer, David M. Smadja, Isabelle Mahé

“…Nevertheless, these data have led regulatory organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency to issue precautionary measures regarding the use of JAKis in inflammatory diseases. …”
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Cavernous Hemangioma-Like Kaposi Sarcoma: Histomorphologic Features and Differential Diagnosis by Nilüfer Onak Kandemir, Figen Barut, Banu Doğan Gün, Nilgün Solak Tekin, Sevinç Hallaç Keser, Şükrü Oğuz Özdamar

“…Histopathological examination revealed a lesion formed by cavernous hemangioma-like vascular structures organized in a lobular pattern that became dilated and filled with blood. …”
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Social, Racial, and Economic Disparities Affecting Outcomes of Hypertensive Adolescents by Kanya Singhapakdi, Amelia Haydel, Marla Johnston, Shengping Yang, Tamara Bradford, Dedrick Moulton, Thomas R. Kimball

“…These scores were then compared with their echocardiographic data, focusing on measures of end‐organ damage known to occur in the setting of hypertension, including but not limited to indexed left ventricular (LV) mass. …”
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Effects of Four-Week Intake of Blackthorn Flower Extract on Mice Tissue Antioxidant Status and Phenolic Content by Vedran Balta, Domagoj Đikić, Irena Crnić, Dyna Odeh, Nada Orsolic, Ivana Kmetič, Teuta Murati, Verica Dragović Uzelac, Irena Landeka Jurčević

“…CAT activity was higher only in the liver after one week of consumption but remained unchanged in other organs throughout the experiment. Phenolic profiles were different in individual tissues. …”
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Assessing the effects of targeted soccer exercises on the physical fitness of 15-16-year-old schoolchildren by Julia Popovych, Olena Nesen, Krzysztof Prusik, Vasyl Lutskyi

“…However, the living conditions of teenagers in war zones necessitate organizing education in an online format. Overall, this affects the physical fitness of adolescents. …”
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