Patient-reported outcome measures for fatigue in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review by Angela Ju, Karine Manera, Armando Teixeira-Pinto, Germaine Wong, Martin Howell, Adeera Levin, Chandana Guha, David C Wheeler, Allison Jauré, Anastasia Hughes, Rosanna Cazzolli, Luca G Torrisi, Rebecca Wu

“…The characteristics, dimensions of fatigue and psychometric properties of these measures were extracted and analysed.Data sources We searched MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL from database inception to February 2023.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies All studies that reported fatigue in patients with CKD stages 1–5 not receiving KRT.Results We identified 97 studies (20 (21%) randomised trials, 2 (2%) non-randomised trials and 75 (77%) observational studies). 27 different measures were used to assess fatigue, of which three were author-developed measures. …”
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Assessment of EMF Exposure Induced by Wireless Cellular Phones in Various Usage Scenarios in France by Jiang Liu, Yarui Zhang, Wassim Ben Chikha, Shanshan Wang, Theodoros Samaras, Ourouk Jawad, Lamine Ourak, Emmanuelle Conil, Joe Wiart

“…According to the type of sources, RF-EMF exposure can be categorized into uplink (device-to-base station) and downlink (base station-to-device) transmissions. …”
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Effects of exogenous sugars on root sugar metabolism and antioxidant system under sub-low root-zone temperature in Malus baccata Borkh. by LIU Hanyu, WANG Peng, ZHOU Wenjie, SU Hong, LÜ Deguo, LI Lijie

“…And, sugar not only serves as structural material and an energy source but also has signaling functions to regulate the expression of relevant genes and activities of relevant enzymes. …”
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Pollution Characteristics and Water Quality Status of Water Storage Pond in Xianyang City of Shaanxi Province by Zhou Fuyu, Gao Zhaoliang, Zhang Shuai, Li Yonghong, Sun Guanfang, Lou Yongcai, Ai Jianwei, Liu Wenbo

“…Treatment methods suitable for the rural environment should be selected according to the characteristics of water pollution.…”
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Beyond access: assessing WASH service delivery models in healthcare facilities of North Mecha, Dera, and Farta, Ethiopia by Abireham Misganaw Ayalew

“…A total of 384 citizens were selected through a systematic random sampling technique to participate in the survey. …”
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Multi-omics analyses reveal fecal microbial community and metabolic alterations in finishing cattle fed probiotics-fermented distiller’s grains diets by Rong Zhang, Shihui Mei, Guangxia He, Miaozhan Wei, Lan Chen, Ze Chen, Min Zhu, Bijun Zhou, Kaigong Wang, Zhentao Cheng, Chunmei Wang, Erpeng Zhu, Chao Chen

“…ABSTRACT Distiller’s grains (DG) are a potential source of animal feeds, and many studies have indicated positive regulatory roles of feeding DG diets in animal breeding. …”
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Reduction of Total Phenols in Virgin Olive Oil as a Preservation Medium during Cold Storage of Whey Cheese and Tofu by Valerija Majetić Germek, Ivana Gobin, Doris Franjković, Marija Marković, Olivera Koprivnjak

“…Virgin olive oil, known as a good source of health-promoting hydrophilic phenols, is traditionally used as a medium for preserving various foods. …”
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Features of Visual Dysfunctions in Patients with Primary Hypothyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis by V. G. Likhvantseva, V. N. Trubilin, E. V. Korosteleva, S. G. Kapkova, V. A. Vygodin

“…The pattern of photosensitivity disorders, the topography of the location of the loci of local defects revealed by the short-wave infrared perimetry, indicate that the earliest signs of optical neuropathy are manifested at the level of photoreceptors — selectively in the S-cones. Decreased sensitivity to blue stimulus (440 nm) refers to an acquired color anomaly called tritanopia; which can be present with high visual function, is most often associated with a decrease in the number of S-cones and a deficiency of retinol (the source of cyanolab synthesis).…”
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Healthcare professional perspective on barriers and facilitators of multidisciplinary team working in acute care setting: a systematic review and meta-synthesis by Giovanna Artioli, Gloria Anderson, Lucia Pradelli, Camilla Risoli, Elena Summer, Giulia Bellini, Fabio Mozzarelli, Massimo Guasconi, Antonio Bonacaro, Leopoldo Sarli

“…The aim of this study is to synthesise the factors that may act as barriers and facilitators to the work of multidisciplinary teams in managing labour within acute care settings.Design A systematic qualitative review and meta-synthesis was conducted following the five-step methodology proposed by Sandelowski et al.Data source Three databases (Medline, Embase and Scopus) were systematically searched without time restrictions up to 25 May 2024.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Qualitative studies exploring perspectives, experiences and other similar factors were included. …”
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Analysing the contribution of trees and green spaces to household nutrition security in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Qhelile Ntombikayise Bhebhe, Qhelile Ntombikayise Bhebhe, Muthulisi Siwela, Temitope O. Ojo, Temitope O. Ojo, Simphiwe Innocentia Hlatshwayo, Simphiwe Innocentia Hlatshwayo, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi, Rob Slotow, Mjabuliseni S. C. Ngidi, Mjabuliseni S. C. Ngidi, Mjabuliseni S. C. Ngidi

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Analysis of the Stability of the Banking Sector of Azerbaijan in Conditions of Economic Crisis Based on the Econometric Model by S. M. Huseynova, T. Ja. Hajizada

“…Information was taken from a number of sources: 1) Official website of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan; 2) Official website of Ministry of Finance; 3) Official website of Azerbaijan State Statistics Committee; 4) Reports on the development of the banking sector and banking supervision. …”
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Identification and characterization of the powdery mildew resistance in cultivated emmer wheat accession Lxd-682 via bulked segregant RNA sequencing by Jiatong Li, Ningning Yu, Nina Sun, Lige Geng, Yanmin Qie, Dongfeng Zhai, Yuxiang Wang, Linzhi Li, Xueqing Liu, Xusheng Sun, Jiangchun Wang, Ruishan Liu, Guantong Pan, Shengmao Zou, Guohao Han, Yuli Jin, Pengtao Ma

“…Molecular markers JS717/JS718 and WGRC1096 were confirmed to be available for marker-assisted selection (MAS) of PmLxd-682 in breeding practices. …”
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Key technologies of efficient extraction of coalbed methane (gas) in Guizhou coal mine area by Wang YI, Longjun LIANG, Lichong YAN, Zhihua YAN, Jie CHEN, Wei GAO, Yi LOU, Fuqin YANG, Haiyang HU, Jiawei ZHU

“…It innovated and explored the following high efficiency extraction technology of “four zones” linked Wells in coal mining areas with Guizhou characteristics: ① By laying multi-functional pumping vertical Wells or small inclination oriented Wells in the goaf, it was the first time in Guizhou to realize efficient extraction and development of pressure relief gas in the overlying coal-covered strata and coal-bed methane in the sweet coal seam below the goaf; ② Taking advantage of the characteristics of spatial and temporal dislocation in the production area, the multi-mode extraction mode of “coalbed methane well + relief well + underground drilling” is adopted for the first coal seam mined in the upper protective layer, which realizes the purpose of the upper and lower vertical combined extraction of coalbed methane (gas) Wells and effectively solves the problem of multi-source gas flooding into coal mining roadway and gas accumulation in the upper corner during coal mining under the condition of coal seam group development in Guizhou; ③ In the preparation area and planning area, combined with the terrain and geological characteristics of the two areas, the horizontal well “well factory” + “two pairs of right and wrong” overlapping well layout mode is adopted to realize the efficient extraction of coal bed methane in the plane in advance and pre-pumping of the sweet coal seam and the pressure relief gas in the overlying coal-laden rock in the subsequent mining process, and at the same time to achieve the goal of “replacing the roadway with Wells”; ④ In view of the development of multi-thin coal seam groups in the study area and the development characteristics of “three zones” in the overlying strata after mining, due to the continuous change of the role of “four zones”, the surface coalbed methane Wells are initially deployed in the production area or preparation area, and the “bridge plug bottom sealing + layer selection perforation” technology is adopted to innovate the “transformation” technology of well structure to achieve the purpose of “multi-purpose in one well”; It also provides new technical ideas and accumulated valuable engineering experience for gas management in coal mine area under the condition of multi-thin coal seam group development in Guizhou.…”
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Development and Application of a Multi-scale Framework for Evaluating Floodplain Restoration Suitability Based on HEC-RAS by Shuoxing LI, Nanxi WANG, Yan ZHA

“…This research uses a multi-level hierarchical screening method to select indicators at three scales: basin, sub-basin and site. …”
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Long-read sequencing of 945 Han individuals identifies structural variants associated with phenotypic diversity and disease susceptibility by Jiao Gong, Huiru Sun, Kaiyuan Wang, Yanhui Zhao, Yechao Huang, Qinsheng Chen, Hui Qiao, Yang Gao, Jialin Zhao, Yunchao Ling, Ruifang Cao, Jingze Tan, Qi Wang, Yanyun Ma, Jing Li, Jingchun Luo, Sijia Wang, Jiucun Wang, Guoqing Zhang, Shuhua Xu, Feng Qian, Fang Zhou, Huiru Tang, Dali Li, Chinese Pangenome Consortium (CPC), Fritz J. Sedlazeck, Li Jin, Yuting Guan, Shaohua Fan

“…Abstract Genomic structural variants (SVs) are a major source of genetic diversity in humans. Here, through long-read sequencing of 945 Han Chinese genomes, we identify 111,288 SVs, including 24.56% unreported variants, many with predicted functional importance. …”
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Evaluating Factors Affecting Interior Architectural Space Quality to Enhance Spatial Resilience and Human Productivity: An Application of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs by Moharam Ghahremani Drvish, Farhang Mozafar, Ceyed bagher Hoseini, Fateme Mahdizadeye seraj

“…On the contrary, in our proposed model, the development of biological and psychological factors that are in accordance with the functional needs is the cause of ensuring the quality of the space, and the response to the mentioned needs through the realization of the quality components of the space, fulfills the resilience in the space. …”
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Integrated care programmes for sport and work participation, performance of physical activities and quality of life among orthopaedic surgery patients: a systematic review with met... by Maurits W van Tulder, Pieter Coenen, Gino M Kerkhoffs, Gerben Hulsegge, Joost G Daams, Rutger C van Geenen, Judith A Huirne, Johannes R Anema, P Paul Kuijer

“…We aimed to assess the effectiveness of integrated care among orthopaedic surgery patients.Design Systematic review with meta-analysis.Data source Medline, EMBASE and CINAHL (until 17 June 2019).Eligibility for selecting studies We searched for controlled studies on integrated care interventions consisting of active referral to case managers, rehabilitation with participation-based goals and/or e/mHealth, with outcomes of sports and work participation, performance of physical activities and/or QoL. …”
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Exploring causal relationships between brain imaging-derived phenotypes and ovarian cancer risk: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization by Ting Liu, Xiaoqian Tuo, Huifang Zhao, Yan Wang, Yu Jiang, Jiaojiao Lu

“…We selected single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as instrumental variables based on rigorous criteria. …”
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Price transmission and market integration analysis of black gram (urad dal) across major Indian states by Sukhvir Singh, Amit Guleria, Parvender Sheoran, Pankaj Sood, Vishal Mahajan, Dharminder Kumar, Satbir Singh, Gurdeep Singh, Rajesh K. Rana

“…BackgroundBlack gram (Vigna mungo), a key pulse crop in India, serves as a major protein source with significant health benefits. Predominantly grown in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, its cultivation in Punjab remains limited due to the paddy-wheat dominance. …”
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Meta Analysis of Clustering Nursing for Stroke Associated Pneumonia by Chunyan HAN, Cun ZHAO, Xinglei WANG, Yali CHANG, Li YAO, Yihong KE, Jinhui TIAN, Xinman DOU

“…If the homogeneity between the studies was good (<italic>P</italic>≥0.1, <italic>I</italic>²≤50%), select the fixed effect model, if there was heterogeneity between these studies (<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.1, <italic>I</italic>²&gt;50%), analyze the source of heterogeneity, and if there was no clinical heterogeneity, choose a random effects model.Results:A total of 11 clinical randomized controlled trial literatures were finally included. …”
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