Mutual-information of meteorological-soil and spatial propagation: Agricultural drought assessment based on network science by Qingzhi Wen, Xinjun Tu, Lei Zhou, Vijay P Singh, Xiaohong Chen, Kairong Lin

“…By building a meteorological and soil mutual-information index, this paper developed a novel method for assessing agricultural drought from a network science perspective. …”
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Research progress of combined treatment of western medicine in children with allergic purpura (儿童过敏性紫癜西药联合治疗的研究进展) by HU Yuan (胡园), CHEN Xiuying (陈秀英), LIU Lili (刘莉莉)

“…On the basis of reading a large number of literatures on the combined use of western medicine in the treatment of children with allergic purpura, this paper summarizes, summarizes and summarizes them in order to provide the basis of medication and new research ideas for the combined treatment of children with allergic purpura. …”
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Standalone and Minigrid-Connected Solar Energy Systems for Rural Application in Rwanda: An In Situ Study by Kuo-Chi Chang, Noel Hagumimana, Jishi Zheng, Godwin Norense Osarumwense Asemota, Jean De Dieu Niyonteze, Walter Nsengiyumva, Aphrodis Nduwamungu, Samuel Bimenyimana

“…In order to provide affordable electricity to low-income households, the government of Rwanda has pledged to achieve 48% of its overal electrification goals from off-grid solar systems by 2024. In this paper, we develop a cost-effective power generation model for a solar PV system to power households in rural areas in Rwanda at a reduced cost. …”
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Multiplex Bead Array Assay for Detection of 25 Soluble Cytokines in Blister Fluid of Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1 by Claudia Heijmans-Antonissen, Feikje Wesseldijk, Renate JM Munnikes, Frank JPM Huygen, Patrick van der Meijden, Wim C. J. Hop, Herbert Hooijkaas, Freek J. Zijlstra

“…Blister fluid obtained from the involved extremities displayed increased amounts of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6 and TNFα compared with the noninvolved extremities. The aim of this paper is to investigate the involvement of mediators by measurement of several other cytokines using new detection techniques that enable multiple cytokine measurement in small samples. …”
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Smart packaging tools for selected Indian traditional buffalo milk products: a case for on-package freshness indicators by Narender Raju Panjagari, Ashish Kumar Singh, Sangita Ganguly, Rajan Sharma, Vivek Sharma

“…The prerequisites for developing freshness indicators were to identify the critical volatile headspace markers using solid phase microextraction (SPME) coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) for the respective dairy products, selection of suitable innovative ink components, namely dyes (methyl red, and methyl red sodium salt), plasticizer (glycerol), choose appropriate polymer support (methylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol or paper), and adopt a suitable production technique such as casting, dipping, or electrospinning. …”
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Meta-analysis on Studies of Deviant Marketing Behaviors: Past, Present and Future by Zahra Ahmadi Alvar, Davood Feiz, Meysam Modarresi

“…It is predicted that in the future years, research on marketing deviant behaviors will increase, and continue its upward and increasing trend. The analysis of the paper trends indicates that between 1997 and 2013, the majority of articles primarily emphasized the significance of consumer behavior in the context of marketing deviant behaviors. …”
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Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation for Skin Anti-Aging by Anna Gliwa, Marek Kurowski, Karolina Kuczapska, Monika Ryglewicz, Dariusz Fabian, Elbieta Leszczynska-Knaga, Natalia Jakubczyk, Weronika Rutkowska-Kawalec, Paweł Moczydłowski, Karolina Michhalczuk

“…One can find many studies showing the positive effects of collagen supplementation on improving the quality and alleviating the visible signs of skin aging. In this review paper, we aim to evaluate the current state of knowledge of the effectiveness of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin quality status. …”
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Advanced analysis via statistical physics model to study the efficiency of catechol removal from wastewater using Brazil nut shell activated carbon by Salah Knani, Ismahene Ben Khemis, Wassim Zahrouni, Besma Graba, Ridha Selmi, Safwat A. Mahmoud, Abdulaziz Alenazi, Abdulmajeed Alshammari, Guilherme Luiz Dotto

“…Abstract This paper presented the preparation, characterization, and adsorption properties of Brazil nut shell activated carbon for catechol removal from aqueous solutions. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multimodal Psychotherapy Training Program for Medical Students in China: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Tao Pei, Yinan Ding, Jinsong Tang, Yanhui Liao

“…Chinese medical residents have expressed a strong need for psychotherapy training, yet they are generally dissatisfied with the current offerings. This paper presents the protocol for an evidence-based, well-structured psychotherapy teaching program aimed at medical students and residents. …”
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Full-Bridge power resonant converter for the arcjet thruster of a small spacecraft by V. V. Fedyanin, V. V. Shalay, V. K. Fedorov, P. S. Yachmenev, I. S. Vavilov

“…In this paper, the applied problems of designing a bridge resonant converter with a high-voltage arc ignition system in the channel of an electric arc motor is solved. …”
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Use of implementation logic models in the Quadruple Aim QUERI: conceptualization and evolution by Russell E. Glasgow, Marina S. McCreight, Brianne Morgan, Heidi Sjoberg, Anne Hale, Lexus Ujano-De Motta, Lauren McKown, Rachael Kenney, Heather Gilmartin, Christine D. Jones, Joseph Frank, Borsika A. Rabin, Catherine Battaglia

“…Implementation logic models provide one useful way to conceptualize the role and selection of implementation strategies, plan evaluation of their intended impacts on implementation and effectiveness outcomes, and to communicate key aspects of a project. Methods This paper describes our initial plans, experiences, and lessons learned from applying implementation logic models in the Quadruple Aim Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) a large multi-study program funded by the Veterans Health Administration (VA). …”
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Assessment of the applied potential of sludge-derived hydrochar in terms of process parameters and product properties by Zhang, Chuang, Wang, Bingyu, Wang, Jixiang, Rong, Shaopeng,  Xie, Huifang, Qu, Hongxia, Feng, Yanfang

“…However, the relationship between HTC parameters and hydrochars has not been fully explored, and most studies have focused on single or dual parameters. This paper systematically studied how hydrothermal intensity and solid loading affected the HTC process, hydrochar yield, and composition properties. …”
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Grid-Scale Battery Systems for VAR Support in Con Edison Distribution Substations via Bi-Directional Smart Inverters by Mohamed K. Kamaludeen, Yusef Esa, Kirn Zafar, Elihu Nyemah, Ahmed Ali A. Mohamed, Tamer Ibrahim, Simon Odie

“…According to the literature review carried out and presented in this paper, it is evident that reactive power control for DER applications and grid have been examined in various studies. …”
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Microstructure regulation mechanism of CuW composites prepared by aluminothermic coupling with magnesiothermic reduction by Xin-Yu Wang, Chu Cheng, Yan-Shuo Feng, Meng-Xin Wang, Ming-Yu Li, Tao Huang, Ling-Ling Xiong, Kai Li, Zhi-He Dou, Ting-An Zhang, Ke-Xing Song

“…Reducing the size of tungsten particles in the CuW composites can significantly improve the microstructure uniformity and density. In this paper, an innovative idea for regulating the microstructure of CuW composites by aluminothermic coupling with magnesiothermic reduction was proposed. …”
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Innovations in bioethanol production: A comprehensive review of feedstock generations and technology advances by Abeer Kazmi, Tahira Sultana, Amir Ali, Aneela Nijabat, Gaojie Li, Hongwei Hou

“…However, lignocellulosic (second-generation), microbial biomass (third-generation), and genetically modified microalgae (fourth-generation) based feedstocks have been researched due to concerns about the sustainability of food. This paper discusses available methods, such as fermentation techniques, and compares bioethanol generation from various feedstocks. …”
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Microplastics in beach sediments, seawater, and common fish in tourist destinations by M. Go, A. Ybanez, A. Ilano, F. Cababat, L. De La Calzada

“…Sediment samples underwent oven-drying, passed through a 5-millimeter mesh, underwent density separation with a saturated salt solution, and were then filtered with filter paper. For seawater, the bottle grab method was utilized for sampling, followed by gravity filtration performed in triplicate to ensure thorough extraction of microplastics. …”
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Cause analysis of gastric tube misplacement into the trachea using tetracaine gel as lubricant before gastrointestinal surgery: A case report and literature review (胃肠道术前应用丁卡因胶浆置胃管... by HE Shu (何姝), YU Chunguang (于春光), LI Jiaji (李佳霁), CUI Kaiyue (崔凯月), CHEN Kun (陈坤), DI Xiaowei (狄晓玮)

“…Occasionally, patients have atypical symptoms, which are easily ignored in clinical practice, bringing great safety risks to the operation. This paper reported a case of gastric tube misplacement into the trachea using tetracaine gel as lubricant before gastrointestinal surgery, analyzed the causes and summarized the preventive and nursing measures, and reviewed the new methods, new techniques and relatively rare complications of gastric tube placement. …”
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The large and central Caligo martia eyespot may reduce fatal attacks by birds: a case study supports the deflection hypothesis in nature by Iserhard, Cristiano Agra, Malta, Shimene, Penz, Carla, Fraga, Brenda Barbon, Costa, Camila Abel, Schwantz, Taiane, Bordin, Kauane Maiara

“…We used four types of paper facsimiles: unmanipulated C. martia (with eyespots, WE), facsimiles with UV enhanced eyespots (UV), camouflaged facsimiles lacking eyespots (CM), and light-coloured facsimiles that were not camouflaged and lacked eyespots (NC). …”
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Constructing the trajectory of a small spacecraft for flying around the base spacecraft for the purpose of external inspection and estimating the energy costs for the flyby maneuve... by V. I. Ruban, V. N. Blinov, V. V. Kositsyn, A. I. Lukyanchik, P. S. Yachmenev, P. V. Stepen

“…The paper presents a methodology for constructing a flyby trajectory of a base spacecraft for the purpose of inspecting it using a small spacecraft carried on board and estimating the required characteristic velocity reserves for the flyby maneuver. …”
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Einstein Ordered Weighted Aggregation Operators for Pythagorean Fuzzy Hypersoft Set With Its Application to Solve MCDM Problem by Rana Muhammad Zulqarnain, Imran Siddique, Rifaqat Ali, Jan Awrejcewicz, Hanen Karamti, Dariusz Grzelczyk, Aiyared Iampan, Muhammad Asif

“…The hybrid form of Pythagorean fuzzy sets with hypersoft sets has appeared as a supportive structure in fuzzy mathematics and ensued as a convenient perspective in decision-making. This paper prolongs the Einstein-weighted ordered aggregation operators for the Pythagorean fuzzy hypersoft set, which proficiently contracts with tentative and confusing data. …”
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