Perennial disaster patterns in Central Europe since 2000 and implications for hospital preparedness planning – a cross-sectional analysis by Maik von der Forst, Maximilian Dietrich, Felix C. F. Schmitt, Erik Popp, Markus Ries

“…Hospitals are essential pillars of a country’s critical infrastructure, vital for sustaining healthcare services and supporting public well-being—a key issue of national security. …”
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Resolving the generation mechanisms and electrodynamical effects of Medium Scale Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances (MSTIDs) by Jeff Klenzing, Kate Zawdie, Elvira Astafyeva, Anna Belehaki, Meghan Burleigh, Angeline G. Burrell, Cosme A. O. B. Figueiredo, Nathaniel A. Frissell, Weizheng Fu, Dustin Hickey, Joe Huba, Pavel Inchin, Stephen R. Kaeppler, Viswanathan Lakshmi Narayanan, Mani Sivankandan, Jonathon M. Smith, Jonathon M. Smith, Chao Xiong, Tatsuhiro Yokoyama, Matt Zettergren, Shun-Rong Zhang

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Exploring avocado consumption and health: a scoping review and evidence map by Stephen A. Fleming, Tristen L. Paul, Rachel A. F. Fleming, Alison K. Ventura, Megan A. McCrory, Corrie M. Whisner, Paul A. Spagnuolo, Louise Dye, Jana Kraft, Jana Kraft, Nikki A. Ford

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Passive Outdoor Host Seeking Device (POHD): Designing and Evaluation against Outdoor Biting Malaria Vectors by Stella T. Kessy, Ladslaus L. Mnyone, Bruno A. Nyundo, Issa N. Lyimo

“…Further trials are, therefore, ongoing to evaluate attractiveness of improved design of POHD baited with slow-release formulation of synthetic blends and sustainable source of CO2 to malaria vectors under semifield and natural environments.…”
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Trend analysis of precipitation and temperature in Lahaul-Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, India by Pankaj Kumar, Dhanjit Deka, Md. Arif Husain, Manish Kumar, Pandurang Choudhari, Shipra Singh, Azka Kamil, Abhishek Banerjee

“…Hence, it is essential to study the trends of temperature and precipitation for the region and also its effects on sustainable development. The objective of this study is to investigate the variability of rainfall and temperature on a monthly, seasonal, and annual basis from 1981 to 2021. …”
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Efficacy and retention rate of secukinumab in psoriatic arthritis across different clinical phenotypes: insights from the Italian GISEA Registry by Giuseppe Lopalco, Maria Morrone, Fabiola Atzeni, Chiara Bazzani, Francesco Paolo Bianchi, Francesco Paolo Cantatore, Roberto Caporali, Antonio Carletto, Alberto Cauli, Maria Sole Chimenti, Sergio Colella, Fabrizio Conti, Addolorata Corrado, Ennio Giulio Favalli, Alberto Floris, Marco Fornaro, Rosario Foti, Roberta Foti, Elena Fracassi, Bruno Frediani, Stefano Gentileschi, Roberto Gorla, Elisa Gremese, Emanuela Praino, Roberta Ramonda, Cinzia Rotondo, Marco Sebastiani, Angelo Semeraro, Gianfranco Ferraccioli, Giovanni Lapadula, Florenzo Iannone

“…Conclusion: SECU showed sustained clinical improvements in both peripheral and axial involvement of PsA patients over 24 months, with higher persistence observed in mixed PsA patients. …”
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Audit and feedback is an effective implementation strategy to increase fidelity to a multi-component labor induction protocol designed to reduce obstetric inequities by Rebecca F. Hamm, Sreya Pattipati, Lisa D. Levine, Samuel Parry, Sindhu K. Srinivas, Rinad S. Beidas

“…For 2 of those 4 components where improvement was noted, there was no difference in fidelity by month after A&F report; rather, there was sustained improvement across the POST-implementation period. …”
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Energy Poverty and Its Effect on Economic Growth in Türkiye by Yahya Algül

“… The energy poverty of households presents one of the significant threats to sustainable development worldwide. Governments, international organizations like the United Nations, and various non-governmental organizations have enacted policy measures to mitigate energy poverty and its negative impacts on society. …”
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Echoes of Strain: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study on the Impact of China’s Zero-COVID Policy on College Students’ Insomnia and Depressive Symptoms by Wang S, Zou X, Tang Q, Zhang L, Liu X, Liu G, Tao Y

“…“Difficulty initiating sleep” bridged the two disorders, while “anhedonia” played a pivotal role in triggering and sustaining other symptoms.Conclusion: This study underscores the lasting impact of the evolving zero-COVID policy on depressive and insomnia symptoms among college students, elucidating the underlying interaction mechanisms. …”
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Herbicide resistance in Leptochloa chinensis (L.) Nees populations from different regions of Jiangsu Province, China: sensitivity differences and underlying mechanisms by Peng Xu, Ke Wang, Yawen Ju, Yousheng Fu, Axiu Zhu, Kaige Cao, Hongchun Wang

“…ACCase gene mutations are seemingly a key mechanism for the development of resistance to cyhalofop-butyl, thus, our study provides useful information for developing effective weed-management strategies for controlling this noxious weed species, while ensuring sustainable agricultural practices.…”
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Combined oven/freeze drying as a cost and energy-efficient drying method for preserving quality attributes and volatile compounds of carrot slices by Zobabalo Progress Mina, Tafadzwa Kaseke, Tafadzwa Kaseke, Tobi Fadiji, Yardjouma Silue, Olaniyi Amos Fawole, Olaniyi Amos Fawole

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Sistem Informasi Geografi untuk Analisis Potensi Sumber Daya Lahan Pesisir Kepulauan Padaido Kabupaten Biak Numfor, Papua by Rosalina Giovani Mandowen, Rinto H Mambrasar

“…Abstract Geographic Information System (GIS) with suitable land management information services so that the land will be of economic value, therefore this study discusses the mapping and assessment of the potential of coastal land resources in supporting sustainable aquaculture, tourism, conservation, and fishing grounds. …”
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Cost-effectiveness analysis for implementation of smoking cessation strategies at primary health care settings in Tamil Nadu. by Vasantha Mahalingam, Ramesh Kumar Santhanakrishnan, Muniyandi Malaisamy, Karthick Chelvanayagam, Kavi Mathiyazhagan, Adhin Bhaskar, Karikalan Nagarajan, Jerard Maria Selvam, Surendran Veeraiah, Kavitha Rajsekar, Kirti Tyagi, Ponnuraja Chinnaiyan

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To compare the cost-effectiveness of the smoking cessation of proposed strategies (PSs), PS1: enhanced counselling (EC) + nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) + bupropion tablet; PS2: behavioural intervention (BI) + NRT + promotion of bupropion sustained release (SR); PS3: EC + NRT + promotion of bupropion SR with the current strategy (BI +NRT+ Bupropion) in a population of smokers aged ≥15 years attending the PHC in Tamil Nadu.…”
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Historical education of primary school children: from theory to practice by Irina V. Verkhovykh, Natalya P. Shityakova, Inga V. Zabrodina

“…The relevance of the problem of historical education in primary school is determined by the need for younger students to develop a sustained interest in history, awareness of the importance of their own cultural and historical identity. …”
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The effects of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway on the in vitro differentiation of rat BMSCs into leydig cells by Pengyu Yan, Yaxiong Guo, Shoaib Muhammad, Jinxiong Zhu, Yuxiang Liu, Chun Liu

“…The idea proposed in our study for efficiently inducing differentiation of BMSCs into LC in vitro, may provide a safe and sustainable LC source for developing clinically feasible cell transplantation-based LOH therapies.…”
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Sole and Combined Application of Biodigestate, N, P, and K Fertilizers: Impacts on Soil Chemical Properties and Maize Performance by Aruna Olasekan Adekiya, Olufunmilayo Titilayo Ande, Samuel Olatunde Dahunsi, Joshua Ogunwole

“…The study recommends a balanced and sustainable fertilizer application strategy of 60 kg·N·ha−1, 30 kg·P2O5·ha−1, and 30 kg·K·ha−1 with 2500 L·ha−1 of biodigestate to enhance maize production while minimizing cost and environmental impact. …”
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Toward Resilient Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Care: A Qualitative Study Involving Afghan Refugee Women in Pakistan by Yasir Shafiq, Ameer Muhammad, Kantesh Kumar, Zabin Wajid Ali, Saba Noor, Zamir Hussain Suhag, Rehman Tahir, Abdullah Jan, Luca Ragazzoni, Francesco Barone-Adesi, Martina Valente

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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Soil Improvement Measures in Apple Orchards on the Loess Plateau: A Meta-Analysis by DUAN Shunxia, LIU Jiayuan, ZHAO Hongxiang, LI Yangyang

“…[Objective] Soil acidification, structure and fertility degradation and poor water-holding capacities are common problems in the apple orchard on the Loess Plateau, effective soil improvement techniques are crucial for enhancing soil quality, and promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the orchards. [Methods] Based on 75 publications and 1 302 field trial datasets on soil improvement in the apple orchards of the Loess Plateau, meta-analysis and principal component analysis (PCA) were used to quantitatively evaluate the effects of different improvement measures, including mulching, fertilization, and soil conditioners, on soil quality. …”
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Utilizing Hip Abduction Strength to Body-Weight Ratios in Return to Sport Decision-Making After ACL Reconstruction by Steven Higbie, Jacquelyn Kleihege, Brian Duncan, Walter R. Lowe, Lane Bailey

“…A clinical cut-point of hip abduction strength:BW ratio <35.4% has been suggested to identify athletes at risk of sustaining a non-contact ACL injury. To our knowledge no studies have examined isometric hip abduction strength:BW ratios in athletes attempting to return to sport following ACLR…”
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A systematic review of serious games as tools for STEM education by Talia Tene, Diego Fabián Vique López, Paulina Elizabeth Valverde Aguirre, Nilo Israel Cabezas Oviedo, Cristian Vacacela Gomez, Stefano Bellucci

“…However, significant limitations were identified, including technological barriers, variability in study quality, and the need for sustained educator support, which may impact generalizability and implementation.ConclusionThis review highlights the transformative potential of serious games as tools for STEM education but emphasizes the importance of addressing key challenges to realize their full benefits. …”
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