Mucocutaneous Changes in End-Stage Renal Disease under Regular Hemodialysis - A Cross-Sectional Study by Asmaa A. Ras, Nevine H. Kheir El Din, Ashraf M. Talaat, Radwa R. Hussein, Eman Khalil

“…We observed that pallor (76.2%), xerostomia (70%), petechiae/purpura (49.2%), altered taste (49.2%), and lip pigmentation (40.8%) were the most prevalent mucocutaneous changes among the CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis. …”
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Sensitivity Analysis of a Physiochemical Interaction Model Undergoing Changes in the Initial Condition and Duration of Experiment Time by EN Ekaka-a, EO Chukwuocha, NM Nafo

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Abundant geographical divergence of Clostridioides difficile infection in China: a prospective multicenter cross-sectional study by Lulu Bai, Telong Xu, Wenzhu Zhang, Yajun Jiang, Wenpeng Gu, Wei Zhao, Yang Luan, Yanfeng Xiong, Nianli Zou, Yalin Zhang, Ming Luo, Jinxing Lu, Bike Zhang, Yuan Wu

“…The positivity rate of toxigenic C. difficile using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR test of feces was 10.2% (156/1528), and 125 (8.2%, 125/1528) strains were successfully isolated. …”
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Influence of Regional Pollution Outflow on Particle Number Concentration and Particle Size in Airshed of Guangzhou, South China by Hing Cho Cheung, Chengyu Nie, Mintao Huang, Tingting Yang, Hao Wang, Celine Siu Lan Lee, Chenglei Pei, Jun Zhao, Baoling Liang

“…Abstract A measurement campaign of particle number concentration and size distribution was conducted at urban (SYSU) and suburban (Panyu) areas of Guangzhou, South China, during 16 January to 3 February 2020 before and during the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of nylon-610 phase change materials with varied reduced graphene oxide filler ratios by Fadhl Al-Mahmodi Akram, Saii Patmashini, Munusamy Yamuna, Muniyadi Mathialagan, Siong Leong Sim

“…This study delves into the synthesis and comprehensive characterization of Nylon-610 (PA610) phase change materials (PCMs), augmented with varied ratios of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) fillers, to assess their compatibility and integration within the polymer matrix. …”
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The impact of environmental fees to taxes on total factor productivity of manufacturing enterprises: empirical evidence from China by Jing Huang, Zhaoyang Zhao, Xinjing Yang, Yuhang Tian

“…Balancing environmental benefits with economic gains is a crucial challenge for developing countries striving for sustainable development in today’s context. On January 1, 2018, China transitioned from a sewage charge system to an environmental protection tax (EPT). …”
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Pollution Characteristics and Key Reactive Species of Volatile Organic Compounds in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Area, China by Yanan Guan, Yihao Zhang, Yisen Zhang, Xiaoli Wang, Jing Han, Wenbo Song, Li’an Hou, Erhong Duan

“…Based on the diagnostic ratios of propane/n-butane, propane/i-butane, cis-2-butane/trans-2-butane, toluene/benzene and xylene/ethylbenzene, motor vehicle emissions contributed significantly to the ambient VOCs in the area.…”
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Climate variability can outweigh the influence of climate mean changes for extreme precipitation under global warming by K. Nordling, K. Nordling, N. L. S. Fahrenbach, B. H. Samset

“…<p>As global warming progresses, weather conditions like daily temperature and precipitation are changing due to changes in their means and distributions of day-to-day variability. …”
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Effects of the Changes of Load and Flue Gas Temperature on the Emission of Particulate Matter from the Coal-fired Unit by Yujia Wu, Zhenyao Xu, Siqi Liu, Minghui Tang, Shengyong Lu

“…The concentrations of CPM emitted from the coal-fired unit ranged from 6.66–8.93 mg Nm−3, which was 2.4–6.2 times higher than FPM. The emission concentration of CPM was the lowest from the unit under high load and low flue gas temperature. …”
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Spatial temporal dynamics and influential factors of habitat quality in China's Southern Longji rice terrace ecosystem by Cao Hongli

“…This study focuses on the Longji Terraces in Guilin, China, using remote sensing data from 1985–2020 to assess habitat quality (HQ) and its spatial-temporal dynamics. …”
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Analysis of the implementation path of medical-prevention integration in public hospitals in China from an integrated care perspective by Linxiu REN, Tianyi ZHANG, Chunxue YOU, Siyu TAO

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Differentiating the cognitive development of early-term births in infants and toddlers: a cross-sectional study in China by Jing Hua, Jie Sun, Zhijuan Cao, Xiaotian Dai, Senran Lin, Jialin Guo, Guixiong Gu, Wenchong Du

“…Objectives This study aimed to explore the cognitive development of low-risk children during early childhood for early-term births at 37 and 38 weeks of gestation compared with full term births at 39–41 weeks of gestation.Setting and participants We conducted a cross-sectional study in Shanghai, one of the largest cities in China. A total of 1444 children from singleton pregnancies born at term gestation were included in the study.Measures The cognitive outcomes of the subjects were measured using the cognitive subtest of Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (BSID-III) across three cities in China. …”
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Exploring the changing of name as a socio-cultural adaptation strategy of the Javanese Diaspora in Sabah Borneo—Malaysia by Sahid Teguh Widodo, Suyatno Suyatno, Bahtiar Mohamad, Shafinar Ismail

“…This research explores the evolution of personal names within the Diaspora Jawa Sabah (DJS) community, focusing on how historical events, social changes, and cultural practices have influenced DJS names, particularly after Sabah joined Malaysia in 1963. …”
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Segment-based Volatile Organic Compound Emission Characteristics from Different Types of Coking Plants in China by Rumei Li, Yulong Yan, Lin Peng, Yinghui Li, Zhuocheng Liu, Zhanchun Fan, Huanfeng Li, Yang Xu, Cheng Wang, Dongmei Hu, Zhiyong Li

“…Abstract The source profiles, emission factors, and chemical reactivity of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated by two typical coking plants, one employing a non-recovery process and the other, a mechanical process, in Shanxi Province, a major coking hub in China, were determined for different segments of coke production during normal operations. …”
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Heavy metals in sediments and fishery catches from the Beibu Gulf, China: Bioaccumulation, potential risks, and human by Zhao Shuwen, Huang Liangliang, Wang Caiguang, Yang Yiheng, Yang Xi

“…The contents of studied HMs reached China’s national first-class benchmark of marine sediment quality. …”
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An Unusual Case of Denervation Changes of the Intercostal Muscles Associated with Intercostal Neuralgia in a Patient with Chest Pain by Rajesh Botchu, Lorraine Aspland, Sisith Ariyaratne, James Burgess, Gurjit Bhogal, David Beale

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Visualization of Snow Cover Changes in the Greater Caucasus Mountains Using Integrated Multi-Sensor Image Fusion by Imrani Zaur, Rasouli Aliakbar

“…The main goal of the current research was to visualize recent snow cover changes in the parts of the Greater Caucasus Mountains along Shahdag, Bazarduzu, and Tufandag months, using multi-sensor and multi- spectral satellite image processing. …”
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Book review: Jessica K. Taft. Rebel Girls: Youth Activism and Social Change across the Americas by Laura Lyytikäinen

“…Rebel Girls: Youth Activism & Social Change across the Americas. New York & London: New York University Press, 2010. …”
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The influence of changes in Sundanese cultural behavior on post-earthquake disaster assistance program support in Cianjur Regency by Kurniadi Anwar, Maarif Syamsul, Syamsunasir, Dewa Ketut Kerta Widana I

“…The results of the research showed that the impact of the earthquake resulted in changes to 2 of the 7 pillars of Sundanese culture, namely: a) Tengginas, which was characterized by feeling hopeless, and reluctant to work again, depending on the help of others; b) Someah who is characterized as not needing to be friendly towards those who give aid, not ashamed to take help without permission, forcing the help giver to follow his wishes. …”
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Protocol to assess changes in brain network resistance to perturbation during offline processing using TMS-EEG by Martina Bracco, Tuomas P. Mutanen, Domenica Veniero, Gregor Thut, Edwin M. Robertson

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