Challenges of community participation in health emergency and disaster risk management in an Iranian context: a qualitative study by Mohammad Azim Mahmodi, Mehrdad Farrokhi, Seyyed Mohammad Reza Hosseini, Mehdi Najafi, Mohammad Esmaeel Motlagh, Hamid Reza Khankeh

“…Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed using Graneheim and Lundman’s method. …”
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The Application of Numerical Simulation in Debris Flow Disaster Early Warning: A Case Study of Shiyang Gully, China by Hao Zheng, Lanlan Guo, Jifu Liu, Bin Chen, Lianyou Liu

“…Simulation results showed that cumulative rainfall exceeding 90 mm or rainfall intensity surpassing 200 mm/8 h significantly increases debris flow depth, impact force, and affected areas, leading to severe structural damage. Expanding the rainfall range to the entire basin further amplifies disaster risks, increasing both inundation depth and exposed elements. …”
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Hierarchical Recognition for Urban Villages Fusing Multiview Feature Information by Zhenkang Wang, Nan Xia, Song Hua, Jiale Liang, Xiankai Ji, Ziyu Wang, Jiechen Wang

“…The spectral, textural, and structural features were extracted from Google RSI by machine-learning classifiers for each segmented block. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the CFAbd-Score for gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with cystic fibrosis by Flávia N.S. Infante, Elizete A. Lomazi, Carlos Zagoya, Franziska Duckstein, Daniela O. Magro, Fernando Pessotto, Antônio F. Ribeiro, José D. Ribeiro, Jochen G. Mainz

“…Bartlett's test significance level (p < 0.001) and KMO coefficient of 0.72 indicated good adequacy for structure. Internal consistency coefficients (Cronbach's alpha) were good for abdominal pain: 0.84; abdominal bloating: 0.73; flatulence: 0.76; heartburn: 0.81, and low for reflux: 0.54. …”
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Unraveling ankylosing spondylitis: Exploring the genetic and immunological factors and latest treatment innovations by Nilasree Hazra, Sudeshna Sengupta, Dipannita Burman, Jyoti Sekhar Banerjee, Malavika Bhattacharya

“…AS is regulated by various immunological cells, and changes in bone structure are caused by the interaction of immune cells with bone cells. …”
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Determinants of Birth Spacing Practice Among Parous Mothers by Isaac Harold, Joy Chinonyerem Amaechi, Pearl Chikasilamobu Ajie, Aniekan Isaac Harold

“…A multistage sampling procedure was used to select the respondents, and data were collected using a semi-structured, interviewer-assisted questionnaire. Frequency tables were generated, and a binary logistic regression model was used to identify the determinants of birth spacing practices at a 5% significance level. …”
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The Mutual Inhibition of FoxO1 and SREBP-1c Regulated the Progression of Hepatoblastoma by Regulating Fatty Acid Metabolism by Yu Hu, Hongyan Zai, Wei Jiang, Zhenglin Ou, Yuanbing Yao, Qin Zhu

“…After the knockdown of the SREBP-1c gene, the structure of tumor cells was deformed. Conclusion. …”
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Spatiotemporal dynamics of carbon sequestration capacity and its determinants in rubber plantation ecosystems of Hainan Island by Yinghe An, Zhixiang Wu, Runqing Zhang, Xiang Zhang, Zhenghong Tan, Zhongyi Sun

“…We analyzed the direct and indirect effects of climatic factors on the NEP using numerical simulations and a Structural Equation Model (SEM). Furthermore, we quantified the impact of rubber plantation area on NEP by calculating the contribution rate. …”
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The Relevance of Cognitive and Affective Factors to Explain the Acceptance of Blockchain Use: The Case of Loyalty Programmes by Mar Souto-Romero, Mario Arias-Oliva, Jorge de Andrés-Sánchez, Miguel Llorens-Marín

“…A partial least squares-structural equation modelling analysis suggests that, to explain the expected response of BEHAV, only the positive relationships of the cognitive constructs with the response variable are significant. …”
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How I experienced tele-intervention: Qualitative insights from persons who stutter by Raadhiyah Hoosain, Shabnam Abdoola, Esedra Krüger, Bhavani Pillay

“…Objectives: The study aims to explore clients’ experiences with tele-intervention for stuttering therapy, and to provide recommendations to improve service delivery. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 persons who stutter (PWS) recruited through purposive sampling. …”
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Development of nanofiber facial mask inspired by the multi-function of dried ginger (Zingiberis Rhizoma) essential oil by Yiwen Hao, Xia Lin, Wenwen Liu, Tinghongyang Jiang, Xing Zhang, Shasha Yang, You Huang, Wenjing Lai, Chaomei Fu, Zhen Zhang

“…And the fibers of facial mask were evenly distributed, with smooth surfaces and tight structures. Its diameter was between 90 and 110 nm. …”
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Insight into Neutrophil Extracellular Traps through Systematic Evaluation of Citrullination and Peptidylarginine Deiminases by Caitlyn L. Holmes, Daeun Shim, John Kernien, Chad J. Johnson, Jeniel E. Nett, Miriam A. Shelef

“…To determine if specific stimulants induce citrullinated or uncitrullinated NETs and if those structures require PAD2 or PAD4, human and murine neutrophils, including from PAD4-/- and PAD2-/- mice, were stimulated in vitro and NETs imaged and quantified. …”
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Exploring thematic activity changes in black holes and volcanoes of urban population mobility under daily rhythms by Jing Cai, Rui Li, Shunli Wang, Huayi Wu

“…Urban functional structures and daily rhythms significantly impact population mobility. …”
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Influenza vaccination hesitancy and related factors among pregnant and breastfeeding women: A cross-sectional study by Dania Comparcini, Giancarlo Cicolini, Melania Totaro, Letizia Governatori, Francesco Pastore, Daniela Miniscalco, Maria Elena Flacco, Eustachio Cuscianna, Silvio Tafuri, Valentina Simonetti

“…A multicentre, cross-sectional study was conducted between February and June 2022 using structured phone interviews to assess: (1) socio-demographics and clinical history; (2) anti-flu vaccination status, previous anti-flu vaccination, and Sars-CoV-2 infection history; (3) insights into influenza vaccination during pregnancy; (4) attitudes toward anti-flu vaccination, using the Vaccination Attitudes Examination (VAX) Scale; (5) anxiety levels, measured by the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS). …”
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Neuroimaging stratification reveals the striatal vulnerability to stress as a risk for schizophrenia by Xiaoqian Ma, Nana Feng, Lena Palaniyappan, Luolong Cao, Zixin Gu, Jujiao Kang, Liu Yuan, Lijun Ouyang, Yujue Wang, Chunwang Li, Ke Jin, Xiaogang Chen, Jianfeng Feng, Ying He, Qiang Luo

“…Abstract The striatum, a core brain structure relevant for schizophrenia, exhibits heterogeneous volumetric changes in this illness. …”
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Adaptation of shell morphology to different tidal zones—insights into phenotypic plasticity of Littorina brevicula by Siqi Lai, Ling Shi, Ling Shi, Yida Han, Ying Tian, Ying Tian, Zhenlin Hao

“…This study investigates the phenotypic plasticity and shell structure of L. brevicula across two disparate tidal zones to understand how these factors influence shell morphology and growth.MethodsA total of 254 specimens of L. brevicula were collected from the intertidal expanse. …”
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A narrative literature review to inform the development of a health threats preparedness framework in Ireland by Louise Marron, James Gilroy, Michelle Williams, Randal Parlour, Máirín Boland, Máirín Boland

“…Multisectoral partnerships, collaboration and communication nationally and internationally are key, alongside clear governance structures and monitoring and evaluation. Adequate resources are required to operationalize effective and sustainable preparedness. …”
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Sustainable Valorization of Rice Straw into Biochar and Carbon Dots Using a Novel One-Pot Approach for Dual Applications in Detection and Removal of Lead Ions by Jagpreet Singh, Monika Bhattu, Meenakshi Verma, Mikhael Bechelany, Satinder Kaur Brar, Rajendrasinh Jadeja

“…The various microscopic and spectroscopy techniques confirmed the formation of porous structure and spherical morphology of R-BC and R-CDs, respectively. …”
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Tropical cyclone intensity estimation based on YOLO-NAS using satellite images in real time by Priyanka Nandal, Prerna Mann, Navdeep Bohra, Ghadah Aldehim, Asma Abbas Hassan Elnour, Randa Allafi

“…Meteorologists utilise high-resolution satellite imagery to address this challenge by accurately perceiving the complexities of storm genesis and structure. This research presents a novel method for forecasting the strength of tropical storms using the You Only Look Once-Neural Architecture Search (YOLO-NAS) algorithm, leveraging real-time satellite imagery from the INSAT-3D platform. …”
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Study of lighting characteristics of LED analogues of domestically produced linear fluorescent lamps by Ashryatov A. A., Kuznetsov E. A., Pashkov M. Yu.

“…The paper considers the designs of the tested LED lamps of domestic production by AVANLED company intended to replace fluorescent lamps T8 with a power of 18 W, and also studies their lighting characteristics. Structurally, the studied lamps are produced in two versions: with a transparent and frosted glass bulb. …”
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