Optimization of Water and Nitrogen Application Rates for Synergistic Improvement of Yield and Quality in Solar Greenhouse Cucumber Production on the North China Plain by Chunting Wang, Xiaoman Qiang, Kai Wang, Huanhuan Li, Xianbo Zhang, Shengxing Liu, Xuewen Gong

“…A two-factor completely randomized design was implemented, with three irrigation levels (W1: <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>1.0</mn><msub><mrow><mtext> </mtext><mi>E</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>p</mi><mo>−</mo><mn>20</mn></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>, W2: <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>0.75</mn><msub><mrow><mtext> </mtext><mi>E</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>p</mi><mo>−</mo><mn>20</mn></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>, and W3: <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mn>0.5</mn><mtext> </mtext><msub><mrow><mi>E</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>p</mi><mo>−</mo><mn>20</mn></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>) based on cumulative pan evaporation and four nitrogen application amounts (N1: 432 kg·ha⁻¹, N2: 360 kg·ha⁻¹, N3: 288 kg·ha⁻¹, N4: 216 kg·ha⁻¹). …”
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Advancements in Biomarkers for Early Detection and Risk Stratification of Cardiovascular Diseases—A Literature Review by Abubakar Nazir, Awais Nazir, Usama Afzaal, Shafaq Aman, Safi ur Rehman Sadiq, Ozoemena Z. Akah, Muhammad Shah Wali Jamal, Syed Zawahir Hassan

“…Future research should focus on bridging discovery and implementation, advancing precision medicine to improve cardiovascular outcomes.…”
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Tuberculosis disease burden in China: a spatio-temporal clustering and prediction study by Jingzhe Guo, Ce Liu, Fang Liu, Erkai Zhou, Runxue Ma, Ling Zhang, Bin Luo

“…In summary, the TB epidemic in China has been largely controlled due to the implementation of many public health programs and policies targeting specific groups and geographical areas. …”
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An expedited cardiology investigation service helps to bridge the gap between emergency and outpatient care by Jun Yu Chen, Hibba Saeed, Jemimah Joseph, Mostafa Sallam, Joe Bradley, Vinay Reddy-Kolanu

“…However, individuals with acute but stable cardiology presentations often experience extended delays due to outpatient waiting lists, despite potentially greater clinical needs for earlier intervention.To address this diagnostic gap, we implemented a novel expedited cardiology investigation pathway at an SDEC unit in a major tertiary hospital, aimed at facilitating timely investigation. …”
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Neuroprotective Effects of Inhaled Xenon for Sedation Compared With Propofol Intravenous Sedation in Severe Ischemic Stroke by O. A. Grebenchikov, A. K. Evseev, V. V. Kulabuchov, A. N. Kuzovlev, S. S. Petrikov, G. R. Ramazanov, Sh. Gh. Khusainov, R. A. Cherpakov, A. K. Shabanov, A. I. Spichko

“…Based on the obtained clinical and laboratory data, it can be concluded about the effective implementation of the neuroprotective effects of xenon in the administration scheme used in the research.…”
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Idosos com deficiência intelectual: características sociodemográficas, condições clínicas e dependência funcional [Older adults with intellectual disabilities: sociodemographic cha... by Juliana Balbinot Reis Girondi, Fernanda Felizola, Jordelina Schier, Karina Silveira de Almeida Hammerschimdt, Luciara Fabiane Sebold, José Luís Guedes dos Santos

“…Conclusion: care for persons aging with DIs requires technologies implemented on an inter-professional approach and respecting their individualities, so as to maintain their autonomy and independence. …”
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Influence of Acetylene Concentration on N₂O and N₂ Emissions from an Intensive Vegetable Soil under Anoxic and Oxic Conditions by Wenchao Cao, Runzhi Zhang, Yanqing Li, Haoqin Pan, Fei Zhao, Cuicui Wang, Shuo Xin, Dong Li, Ziyu Gao, Yajing Wang

“…Acetylene (C₂H₂) is often employed to assess soil total denitrification (N₂O + N₂) due to its ease of implementation. However, this technique underestimates soil denitrification in soils with low nutrient contents, particularly those supporting grain yields. …”
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Continuous collection of human mesenchymal-stromal-cell-derived extracellular vesicles from a stirred tank reactor operated under xenogeneic-free conditions for therapeutic applica... by Cristiana Ulpiano, William Salvador, Teresa Franchi-Mendes, Min-Chang Huang, Yee-Hsien Lin, Han-Tse Lin, Carlos A. V. Rodrigues, Ana Fernandes-Platzgummer, Joaquim M. S. Cabral, Gabriel A. Monteiro, Cláudia L. da Silva

“…For the isolation of MSC-EVs, a scalable process was implemented by pairing tangential flow filtration and anion exchange chromatography. …”
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Use, Usability, and Experience Testing of a Digital Health Intervention to Support Chronic Kidney Disease Self-Management: Mixed Methods Study by Courtney J Lightfoot, Thomas J Wilkinson, Roseanne E Billany, Gurneet K Sohansoha, Noemi Vadaszy, Ella C Ford, Melanie J Davies, Thomas Yates, Alice C Smith, Matthew P M Graham-Brown

“…Identification of real-life use and usability issues will help refine MK&M to improve the content and delivery for clinical implementation.…”
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Prevalence, correlates and solutions to people with HIV in China being refused treatment for diseases not related to HIV: a mixed‐methods study by Yuqing Hu, Xinyi Zhou, Xinxue Fan, Rongjun Bi, Yingqi Deng, Hui Li, Xin Peng, Dan Luo, Heping Zhao, Zhihui Guo, Longtao He, Huachun Zou

“…Systematic interventions involving all stakeholders, particularly legal protections against discrimination by HIV status, should be implemented to reduce treatment refusal.…”
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Prevalence and associated factors of acute respiratory infection among street sweepers and door-to-door waste collectors in Dessie City, Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional stu... by Betelhiem Eneyew, Tadesse Sisay, Adinew Gizeyatu, Mistir Lingerew, Awoke Keleb, Asmamaw Malede, Ayechew Ademas, Mengesha Dagne, Mesfin Gebrehiwot, Yitayish Damtie, Tesfaye Birhane Tegegne, Elsabeth Addisu, Zinabu Fentaw, Birhanu Wagaye, Alelgne Feleke, Seada Hassen, Gete Berihun, Masresha Abebe, Leykun Berhanu, Tarikuwa Natnael, Mohammed Yenuss, Gebremariam Ketema, Kassahun Bogale, Tilaye Matebe Yayeh, Maru Selamsew, Alemwork Baye, Metadel Adane

“…Lack of evidence for the prevalence and associated factors of acute respiratory infection among street sweepers and door-to-door waste collectors in Dessie City, Ethiopia is a challenge for the implementation of appropriate measures to control acute respiratory infection. …”
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Soil nitrous oxide emissions from global land ecosystems and their drivers within the LPJ-GUESS model (v4.1) by J. Ma, A. Arneth, A. Arneth, B. Smith, B. Smith, P. Anthoni, Xu-Ri, P. Eliasson, D. Wårlind, M. Wittenbrink, S. Olin

“…However, understanding and quantifying global soil N<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>O emissions and their responses to changing environmental conditions remain challenging. Here, we implemented a soil nitrification–denitrification module into the dynamic vegetation model LPJ-GUESS to estimate N<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>O emissions from global lands. …”
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Unraveling fishers' perceptions: Impact of mining on fish yield and diversity in Mwenga, South Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by Dieudonné Shukuru Wasso, Daud Kassam, Adolphe Kwakanaba Mweze, Socrate Kamani Tungidi, Emmanuel Tulinabo Ahanyirwe, Christian Masumbuko Baraka, Rodrigue Balthazar Basengere Ayagirwe

“…The information obtained from this study constitutes a prerequisite for developing and implementing studies or policies aimed at mitigating and combatting the negative effects of mining on fish yield and diversity in the Mwenga territory. …”
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Identifying and characterizing shared and ethnic background site-specific dietary patterns in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) by Roberta De Vito, Briana Stephenson, Daniela Sotres-Alvarez, Anna-Maria Siega-Riz, Josiemer Mattei, Maria Parpinel, Brandilyn A. Peters, Sierra A. Bainter, Martha L. Daviglus, Linda Van Horn, Valeria Edefonti

“…Multi-study factor analysis derives DPs that are shared among all studies/subpopulations and those specific to a study or subpopulation of interest. Bayesian implementation of the multi-study factor analysis (BMSFA) is more flexible than frequentist as it imposes fewer assumptions and improves factor selection. …”
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Caracterização clínico-epidemiológica da comorbidade tuberculose/diabetes mellitus: revisão integrativa [Clinical-epidemiological characterization of tuberculosis / diabetes comorb... by Giana Gislanne da Silva de Sousa, Lívia Maia Pascoal, Adriana Gomes Nogueira Ferreira, Isaura Letícia Tavares Palmeira Rolim, Lívia Fernanda Siqueira Santos, Marcelino Santos Neto

“…Conclusion: the evidence found has the potential to guide health interventions and enable more effective health actions to be implemented. RESUMEN Objetivo: resumir la evidencia científica a partir de características sociodemográficas, indicadores epidemiológicos de morbilidad y manifestaciones clínicas de los casos de tuberculosis asociados a diabetes mellitus. …”
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The Burden and Determinants of Non Communicable Diseases Risk Factors in Nepal: Findings from a Nationwide STEPS Survey. by Krishna Kumar Aryal, Suresh Mehata, Sushhama Neupane, Abhinav Vaidya, Meghnath Dhimal, Purushottam Dhakal, Sangeeta Rana, Chop Lal Bhusal, Guna Raj Lohani, Frank Herbert Paulin, Renu Madanlal Garg, Regina Guthold, Melanie Cowan, Leanne Margaret Riley, Khem Bahadur Karki

“…Prevention, treatment and control of NCDs and their risk factors in Nepal is an emerging public health problem in the country, and targeted interventions with a multi-sectoral approach need to be urgently implemented.…”
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Construction and prospect of the technical system for the resource utilization of pressure-relieved floor rock strata in mine goafs by Weibing ZHU, Zhu LI, Bozhi ZHAO, Chunlei GUO, Shan NING

“…The research results are of great significance to further stimulate the scientific thinking of the resource utilization of the depressurized floor and guide the implementation of the leading technology of the resource utilization of the floor.…”
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The effect of expanded access to mental health care on economic status of households with a person with a mental disorder in rural Ethiopia: a controlled before-after study by Yohannes Hailemichael, Damen Hailemariam, Kebede Tirfessa, Sumaiyah Docrat, Atalay Alem, Girmay Medhin, Abebaw Fekadu, Crick Lund, Dan Chisholm, Charlotte Hanlon

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the economic impact of implementing a district level integrated mental healthcare plan for people with severe mental disorders (SMD) and depression compared to secular trends in the general population in a rural Ethiopian setting. …”
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Application of ultrasonic guided exploration of blood vessels without a needle guide in peripherally inserted central catheter placement (超声纵向探查血管脱离导针器穿刺技术在PICC置管中的应用)... by LU Zeling (卢泽玲), LIN Han (林翰), WU Qiuxia (巫秋霞)

“…In the control group, the conventional modified Sedinger PICC puncture catheter was used to perform puncture; the novel technique of ultrasonic guided exploration of blood vessels without a needle guide was implemented in the experimental group. The success rate of puncture, mechanical phlebitis, blood loss, puncture cost and operation time were compared between the two groups. …”
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Can a New, Satellite Inpatient Hospital Maintain the Efficiency of an Ambulatory Surgery Center with No Difference in Patient-reported Outcomes? A Prospective Study by Vineet M. Desai, BS, Christopher J. DeFrancesco, MD, Morgan E. Swanson, BA, Divya Talwar, PhD, Alexandra Stevens, BS, Nathan Chaclas, BS, David P. VanEenenaam, Jr., BS, Kevin M. Landrum, BS, Akbar N. Syed, MD, Brendan A. Williams, MD, Theodore J. Ganley, MD

“…Institutions should consider implementing strategies used at ASCs, such as standardized surgical teams, at main hospitals to increase efficiency. …”
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