Enhancing cotton irrigation with distributional actor–critic reinforcement learning by Yi Chen, Meiwei Lin, Zhuo Yu, Weihong Sun, Weiguo Fu, Liang He

“…This method surpasses previous irrigation strategies managed by standard reinforcement learning techniques (e.g., DQN). …”
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Spatiotemporal Changes in Evapotranspiration and Its Influencing Factors in the Jiziwan Region of the Yellow River from 1982 to 2018 by Wenting Liu, Rong Tang, Ge Zhang, Jiacong Xue, Baolin Xue, Yuntao Wang

“…This study not only enhances our scientific understanding of the changes in ET and their driving mechanisms in the Jiziwan area of the Yellow River but also provides a solid scientific foundation for the development of water resource management and ecological restoration strategies in the region.…”
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A plant endophytic bacterium Burkholderia seminalis strain 869T2 increases plant growth under salt stress by affecting several phytohormone response pathways by Hau-Hsuan Hwang, Yu-Ting Huang, Pei-Ru Chien, Fan-Chen Huang, Chih-Lin Wu, Liang-Yu Chen, Shih-Hsun Walter Hung, I-Chun Pan, Chieh-Chen Huang

“…Apart from their own defense strategies, plants can get help from the beneficial endophytic bacteria inside host plants and assist them in enduring severe growth conditions. …”
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Associations of the Need for Surgery in Emergency Department Patients with Small Bowel Obstructions by Daniel J. Berman, Alexander W. Mahler, Ryan C. Burke, Andrew E. Bennett, Nathan I. Shapiro, Leslie A. Bilello

“…Objectives: Management strategies for small bowel obstruction (SBO) vary from conservative approaches to surgical intervention. …”
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Copper Resistance in <i>Pseudomonas syringae</i> pv. <i>actinidiae</i> Strains from the Prefecture of Pella, Northern Greece, and a Comparison of the Effectiveness of Several Comme... by Thomas Thomidis, Marianthi G. Pagoulatou, Eleftherios Alexandridis, Evaggelia Mpalantinaki, Dimitrios E. Goumas

“…The findings highlight the need for alternative strategies to combat <i>Psa</i>, particularly in areas where copper resistance has developed.…”
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Barriers facilitators and needs of female sex workers in Arak to access sexual health services a qualitative study by Iman Navidi, Elham Shakibazadeh, Firoozeh Raisi, Samaneh Akbarpour

“…Future studies should focus on investigating strategies to gather data and improve sexual health of female sex workers at community level.…”
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The impact of restrictive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on students’ lifestyle by O.O. Vinogradov, O.I. Guzhva

“…The need to develop effective strategies to overcome the social, economic, physiological and psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic requires targeted research on the impact of restrictive measures on the lifestyle of people of different ages and socio-demographic groups, including youth, as the most able and active population. …”
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The relationships among food neophobia, mediterranean diet adherence, and eating disorder risk among university students: a cross-sectional study by Nilufer Ozkan, Fatma Hazan Gul

“…Further research is needed to confirm these findings, improve population nutritional habits and mental health outcomes, and develop effective public health strategies. Graphical Abstract…”
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A descriptive study of blood pressure in people with self-reported substance use seeking health care in region F, Johannesburg, South Africa by K.E. Oladimeji, S. Gumede, A. Nyatela, S. Nonyukela, R. Mohale, S.T. Lalla-Edward, D. Dwarka

“…Findings highlight the need for substance use interventions as part of cardiovascular disease management strategies.…”
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Pulmonary function in swimmers exposed to disinfection by-products: a narrative review by Michał Boraczyński, Tomasz Balcerek, Nikola Rożkiewicz, Monika Pabiszczak, Michał Harasymczuk, Aneta Sławska, Przemysław Lutomski

“…For these reasons, it is crucial to develop effective respiratory protection strategies, including medical interventions and modifications to the pool environment. …”
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Assessment of satisfaction of using socially marketed health consumables at government settings among beneficiaries in a rural area of Hooghly District, West Bengal by Aditi Sur, Bobby Paul, Lina Bandyopadhyay, Monalisha Sahu, Rivu Basu, Ankush Banerjee

“…Conclusions: Proper social marketing strategies, adequate promotion, regular awareness campaigns, and tailored training of field healthcare workers are required to improve the acceptability, availability, and marketing of these health consumables.…”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Effect of Oroxylum indicum on hepatocellular carcinoma via the P53 and VEGF pathways based on microfluidic chips by Xi Luo, Miao Zhao, Sicong Liu, Yi Zheng, Qiang Zhang, Yong-rui Bao, Shuai Wang, Tian-jiao Li, Xian-sheng Meng

“…HCC has a wider spread and higher incidence due to its high malignancy and metastasis. In HCC, effective strategies to block cancer cell migration, invasion, and neovascularization need to be further studied. …”
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The effects of 8 weeks of multi-directional movement training combined with balance training on the change of direction of young table tennis players by Qianqian Chen, Yanfei Li, Xinchen Heng, Lei Zhao, Bin Wu

“…The results will inform future training strategies for enhancing agility and movement efficiency in table tennis athletes.…”
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Ecological analysis of plant community structure and soil effects in subtropical forest ecosystem by Sehrish Sadia, Muhammad Waheed, Shazia Firdous, Fahim Arshad, Beatrice Ambo Fonge, Abeer Al-Andal

“…To preserve the invaluable biodiversity of the study area for future generations, it is essential to implement timely and effective conservation and management strategies.…”
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An Automated Compliance Framework for Critical Infrastructure Security Through Artificial Intelligence by Sardar Muhammad Ali, Abdul Razzaque, Muhammad Yousaf, Rafi Us Shan

“…These impacts encompass the theft of confidential information, service interruptions, and expenses tied to breach remediation, underscoring the urgent necessity for strengthened cybersecurity strategies. Machine learning (ML) is highly effective in signifying cybersecurity standards, leveraging large-scale data analysis, pattern recognition, and adaptability to emerging threats. …”
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Individual-Level Determinants of Self-Care Behaviors and Adaptation to Chronic Illness in Turkish Patients With Chronic Disease: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study by Kılıç YF, Yardımcı Gürel T

“…Future research should prioritize evaluating nurse-led interdisciplinary interventions and exploring the impact of tailored strategies for specific chronic conditions to improve self-care and adaptation.Keywords: chronic illness, self-care, adaptation, nurses…”
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Analysis of pulmonary sequestration cases, based on the 11-year birth defects surveillance data of Changsha hospitals by Ruobin Xie, Tao-Sha Wang, Yanling Wang, Wei-Dong Wang

“…Given the scarcity of related literature on PS, this present study aimed to investigate its prevalence, factors affecting survival, and strategies to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment in adulthood. …”
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Skin Microbiota: Mediator of Interactions Between Metabolic Disorders and Cutaneous Health and Disease by Magdalini Kreouzi, Nikolaos Theodorakis, Maria Nikolaou, Georgios Feretzakis, Athanasios Anastasiou, Konstantinos Kalodanis, Aikaterini Sakagianni

“…By addressing systemic metabolic dysfunction and microbiota-mediated pathways, precision strategies are paving the way for improved patient outcomes in dermatologic care.…”
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The mediating role of aging attitudes between social isolation and self-neglect: a cross-sectional study of older adults living alone in rural China by Yuling Jia, Yuexue Yue, Yu Sheng

“…Healthcare professionals should develop strategies to promote positive aging attitudes and enhance social networks of this vulnerable population, contributing to prevent or alleviate their self-neglect behaviours.…”
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Mexico City—Ambitions and Challenges of Integrated Risk Management in a Fractured Urban Planning Context by Soledad Garcia Ferrari, Emma R. Morales, Amelia A. Bain

“…The efficiency of these innovative strategies has therefore thus far been limited by discretionary practices and poor communication and socialisation. …”
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