Readiness for self-directed learning among undergraduate medical students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during COVID-19, Pakistan by Ejaz Hassan Khan, Ahsan Sethi, Syed Muhammad Junaid, Tania Khattak, Malghalara Khattak

“…Abstract Background The field of medical sciences has continuously been changing and evolving rapidly pertaining to the newly introduced practices and guidelines according to the principles of evidence-based medicine. …”
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A Semianalytical Model for Analyzing the Infill Well-Caused Fracture Interference from Shale Gas Reservoirs by Sidong Fang, Yonghui Wu, Cheng Dai, Liqiang Ma, Hua Liu

“…Finally, the proposed model is used to analyze the production data of a field case from Fuling shale in Southwestern China. …”
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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

“…[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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Using Large Language Models to Detect and Understand Drug Discontinuation Events in Web-Based Forums: Development and Validation Study by William Trevena, Xiang Zhong, Michelle Alvarado, Alexander Semenov, Alp Oktay, Devin Devlin, Aarya Yogesh Gohil, Sai Harsha Chittimouju

“…The launch of open-access DDE datasets has the potential to stimulate further research and novel discoveries in this field.…”
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Challenges in developing a split drive targeting dsx for the genetic control of the invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi by Mireia Larrosa-Godall, Joshua X. D. Ang, Philip T. Leftwich, Estela Gonzalez, Lewis Shackleford, Katherine Nevard, Rob Noad, Michelle A. E. Anderson, Luke Alphey

“…Although high homing rates were observed, the fitness defects found in both males and females carrying the transgene would likely prohibit this drive from functioning in the field. Graphical Abstract…”
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A numerical model for duricrust formation by water table fluctuations by C. Fenske, C. Fenske, J. Braun, J. Braun, F. Guillocheau, C. Robin

“…We demonstrate that when using model parameter values obtained by independent constraints from field observations, hydrology, and geochronology, the model predictions reproduce the observed conditions for duricrust formation. …”
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Rootstocks for Florida Stone Fruit by Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Jose Chaparro, Thomas Beckman

“…‘Flordaguard’ rootstock has better resistance to M. floridensis than ‘Nemaguard’ rootstock. Field evaluation of peach rootstocks to different root-knot nematode species indicated that after 25 months, nematode egg production was greater on ‘Nemaguard’ than on ‘Flordaguard’ rootstock (Nyczepir, et al., 2006). …”
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Calcium hydroxide nanoparticles induce cell death, genomic instability, oxidative stress and apoptotic gene dysregulation on human HepG2 cells by Hanan R. H. Mohamed, Esraa H. Ibrahim, Shahd E. E. Shaheen, Nesma O. E. Hussein, Ayman Diab, Gehan Safwat

“…Abstract Calcium hydroxide nanoparticles (Ca(OH)2NPs) possess potent antimicrobial activities and unique physical and chemical properties, making them valuable across various fields. However, limited information exists regarding their effects on genomic DNA integrity and their potential to induce apoptosis in normal and cancerous human cell lines. …”
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A combined model of shoot phosphorus uptake based on sparse data and active learning algorithm by Tianli Wang, Yi Zhang, Haiyan Liu, Fei Li, Dayong Guo, Ning Cao, Yubin Zhang

“…Shoot P uptake (SPU) is an important parameter for monitoring crop growth and health and for improving field nutrition management and fertilization strategies. …”
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Successful domestication of Neonothopanus Hygrophanus (Mont.) De Kesel & Degreef and Lentinus Squarrosulus Mont., indigenous saprophytic edible mushrooms from Kibira National Park... by Vincent Nteziryayo, Anthony M. Mshandete, Donatha D. Tibuhwa

“…De Kesel & Degreef were collected from the field, and tissue cultured on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) medium. …”
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The effect of waiting time on ovarian cancer survival in oncology centres, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study by Abrham Tesfaye Habteyes, Jembere Tesfaye Deressa, Roza Teshome Kassa

“…Despite extensive studies in the field, little is known about the strength of the association between ovarian cancer survival and waiting time. …”
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Variability of the structure of correlations between the morphological and commercial traits of soybeans with different growth habit and branching characters by M. O. Burlyaeva, N. S. Rostova

“…Therefore, the  aim of the  present work was to study  the  variability of the  level (strength) and  the  structure of correlations between 92 morphological, phenological, biochemical,  agronomic traits of soybean accessions  with different  growth  habits,  and  branching characters in different weather conditions. 270 soybean accessions  of different ecological and geographical origin from the VIR collection  have  been  grown  in the  Krasnodar region  within 3 years. Field studies  of the  traits and biochemical  analysis were carried out according to VIR guidelines. …”
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A novel model-based meta-analysis to indirectly estimate the comparative efficacy of two medications: an example using DPP-4 inhibitors, sitagliptin and linagliptin, in treatment o... by Yan Gong, James Rogers, Christian Friedrich, Sanjay Patel, Alexander Staab, Jorge Luiz Gross, Daniel Polhamus, William Gillespie, Brigitta Ursula Monz, Silke Retlich

“…Credible intervals for participants without washout were −0.88 to −0.75 (linagliptin) and −0.89 to −0.73 (sitagliptin), and for those with washout, −0.91 to −0.76 (linagliptin) and −0.91 to −0.75 (sitagliptin).Conclusions This study demonstrates the use of longitudinal MBMA in the field of diabetes treatment. Based on an example evaluating HbA1c reduction with linagliptin versus sitagliptin, the model used seems a valid approach for indirect drug comparisons.…”
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Evaluation of the Availability and Implementation of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training in Saudi Emergency Medicine Programs by AlHussaini Z, Alsomali S, Ajaj Y, Jameel MA

“…The survey collected data on participant backgrounds, available activities, evaluation-related services, and field experience. SPSS version 24 was used for data analysis, employing Chi-square tests to determine statistical significance.Results: The study included 68 participants, 51.5% current EM residents and 42.6% graduated EM residents. …”
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Epidemiological Features, Clinical Symptoms, and Environmental Risk Factors for Notifiable Japanese Encephalitis in Taiwan From 2008 to 2020: Retrospective Study by Fu-Huang Lin, Yu-Ching Chou, Chi-Jeng Hsieh, Chia-Peng Yu

“…The major occurrence places of JE included paddy fields, pig farms, pigeon farms, poultry farms, and ponds. …”
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Analisis Seleksi Atribut Dalam Memprediksi Kegagalan Skripsi Mahasiswa Menggunakan Algoritme Naïve Bayes pada Jurusan Sistem Informasi Universitas Brawijaya by Satrio Hadi Wijoyo, Satrio Agung Wicaksono, Admaja Dwi Herlambang

“…Abstract   Data mining can be applied to the field of educational institutions or institutions and is often referred to as Educational Data Mining (EDM), which is a method development in exploring unique types of educational data types that aim to study in understanding student performance and environmental settings in which students learn. …”
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Shaping Administrative Activity (Legal Forms): A Legislative Approach by Sára Hrubešová

“…Academic contribution to the field: The article highlights that, for the public administration to function effectively as good administration, the rules governing its activities must be clearly defined. …”
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Increasing the meaningful involvement of women in HIV cure-related research: a qualitative interview study in the United States by Karine Dubé, Elizabeth Barr, Morgan Philbin, Amaya Perez-Brumer, Brian Minalga, Beth Peterson, Dawn Averitt, Bridgette Picou, Krista Martel, Cecilia Chung, María Mejía, Martha Cameron, Gail Graham, Lynda Dee, Dázon Dixon Diallo, Ebony Gordon, Anastasia Korolkova, Typhanye Dyer, Judith D. Auerbach, Eileen Scully, Krista L. Dong, Sara Gianella

“…Redressing the under-inclusion of women in HIV cure research is an urgent imperative. The entire field must mobilize and reform to achieve this goal. …”
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From ecological menace to roadside attraction: 28 years of evidence support successful biocontrol of purple loosestrife by Bernd Blossey, Victoria Nuzzo, Stacy B. Endriss

“…After extensive testing, two leaf‐feeding beetles (Galerucella calmariensis and Galerucella pusilla; hereafter “Galerucella”), a root‐feeding weevil (Hylobius transversovittatus) and a flower‐feeding weevil (Nanophyes marmoratus), were approved for field releases. We used a standardized monitoring protocol to record insect abundance and L. salicaria stem densities and heights in 1‐m2 permanent quadrats at 33 different wetlands and followed sites for up to 28 years. …”
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The Relationship between Landing Error Scoring System Performance and Injury in Female Collegiate Athletes by Peter Lisman, Joshua N. Wilder, Joshua Berenbach, Enric Jiao, Bethany Hansberger

“… # Methods One hundred and ten DI female collegiate athletes (basketball, n=12; field hockey, n=17; gymnastics, n=14; lacrosse, n=27; softball, n=23; volleyball, n=17) completed a jump-landing test prior to the start of their sport seasons. …”
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