Spatiotemporal analysis of oil palm land clearing by M.K. Rosyidy, E. Frimawaty

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Oil palm is one of the crops that has an essential role in Indonesia's engineering field. This condition has led to oil palm plantation intensification, which has been extensive to deforestation in Indonesia, including Jambi province. …”
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Prevalence of Food Insecurity and Its Associated Factors among Adult People with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Hagos Degefa Hidru, Haftay Gebremedhine, Alem Gebretsadik, Hirut Teame, Hadush Negash, Meresa Berwo Mengesha

“…Random-effects model meta-analysis was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of food insecurity and its associated factors at 95% confidence interval with odds ratio (OR) using statistical R-software version 3.6.1. …”
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Prevalence of hypertension in Shenzhen, China: a population-based, cross-sectional study by Ke Peng, Ji Peng, Yirong Wang, Weicong Cai, Lin Lei, Rencheng Zhao, Fangjiang Liu, Kaihao Lin, Fengzhu Xie

“…Among patients with HTN, 55.0% (95% CI 52.9 to 57.1) were aware of their condition and 44.9% (95% CI 42.8 to 47.1) were taking antihypertensive medications, but only 21.7% (95% CI 20.0 to 23.5) achieved BP control. …”
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The effect of prenatal balanced energy and protein supplementation on gestational weight gain: An individual participant data meta-analysis in low- and middle-income countries. by Dongqing Wang, Uttara Partap, Enju Liu, Janaína Calu Costa, Ilana R Cliffer, Molin Wang, Sudeer Kumar Nookala, Vishak Subramoney, Brittany Briggs, Imran Ahmed, Alemayehu Argaw, Shabina Ariff, Nita Bhandari, Ranadip Chowdhury, Daniel Erchick, Armando García-Guerra, Masoumah Ghaffarpour, Giles Hanley-Cook, Lieven Huybregts, Fyezah Jehan, Fatemeh Kaseb, Nancy F Krebs, Carl Lachat, Tsering Pema Lama, Dharma S Manandhar, Elizabeth M McClure, Sophie E Moore, Ameer Muhammad, Lynnette M Neufeld, Andrew M Prentice, Amado D Quezada-Sánchez, Dominique Roberfroid, Naomi M Saville, Yasir Shafiq, Bhim P Shrestha, Bakary Sonko, Sajid Soofi, Sunita Taneja, James M Tielsch, Laéticia Céline Toe, Naser Valaei, Wafaie W Fawzi

“…Linear and log-binomial models were used to estimate study-specific mean differences or risk ratios (RRs), respectively, with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of the effects of prenatal BEP on the GWG outcomes. …”
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Association of MTHFD1 G1958A (rs2236225) gene polymorphism with the risk of congenital heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kang Yi, Shao-E He, Tao Guo, Zi-Qiang Wang, Xin Zhang, Jian-Guo Xu, Hao-Yue Zhang, Wei-Guo Liu, Tao You

“…We will use odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to examine the potential associations of MTHFD1- G1958A gene polymorphism with CHD and its subgroups. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Attention‐Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Binbin Fu, Xiangyue Zhou, Xuan Zhou, Xin Li, Zhengquan Chen, Yanbin Zhang, Qing Du

“…The effect size of the TMS treatment was evaluated using the standardized mean difference (SMD) with a 95% confidence interval (CI), calculated with either a random effects model or fixed effects model depending on the level of heterogeneity. …”
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Interactive effects of triploidy induction and culture densities on growth performance and stress, immune, and metabolic responses in juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by Roghayeh Mahmoudi, Mahdi Naderi, Hakimeh Dopeikar, Seyed Ali Khorasaninasab, Seyed Hadi Seyedalhosseini

“…The experiment was designed with two ploidy conditions (diploid and triploid) each with 20 (40 fish/tank), 30 (59 fish/tank), 40 (79 fish/tank), and 50 (99 fish/tank) kg/m3 culture densities, a 2 × 4 factorial design. …”
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« Pas de retour à nos maisons sans satisfaction de nos revendications ». Le Hirak du Rif en actes face au Makhzen by Ahmed Chapi

“…First, we look back at the conditions of emergence of a movement that resolutely rejects the presence of any kind of organization, be it partisan, union-related, or associative. …”
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Penerapan Algoritma Fuzzy Mamdani untuk Memberikan Saran yang Optimal dalam Pengambilan Keputusan pada Permainan KArtu Monster by Muhammad Rizky Perdana, Andika Sundawaijaya, Ahlijati Nuraminah

“…In determining the right card to use in the game, the right information is needed in a game condition. Many players take the wrong steps in the game, so the chance of lose is greater. …”
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Are Saudi Radiological Sciences Students Prepared for Emergencies? Exploring Knowledge, and Attitudes Towards Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by Alshamrani KM, Alkhayyat AA, Arif RN, Alahmadi AAS, Aldahery ST, Alsharif WM, Qurashi AA

“…Hesitation to perform CPR was mainly due to fear of mistakes (53.6%) and harm concerns (31.1%).Conclusion: Our findings reveal significant gaps in knowledge, confidence, and preparedness for cardiac emergencies among Saudi radiological sciences students, with only 41.4% having completed BLS training. …”
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Effect of Traditional Process Methods on the Physicochemical and Functional Properties of a Traditional Food Salt (Nikkih) Obtained from Waste Biomass Peels of Musa paradisiaca and... by Pride Ndasi Ngwasiri, Vivian Akah Adanmengwi, Wilson Agwanande Ambindei, Noumo Thierry Ngangmou, Dobgima John Fonmboh, Ngwa Martine Ngwabie, Martin Benoit Ngassoum, Ejoh Richard Aba

“…The potash source, pretreatment method, combustion conditions, and dilution factors all had an effect on the physicochemical and functional properties of nikkih.…”
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Defining ecological thresholds to detect potential ecological risks of offshore wind power using macrobenthic biodiversity and indicator species in Cangnan, China by Wanhong Han, Chen Song, Yurong Zhang, Weiwei Zhou, Yushu Yang, Danyi Ke, Aoxiang Huang, Xiaobo Wang, Qingxi Han

“…Community responses were analyzed via the Shannon–Wiener diversity index, taxonomic β diversity, and conditional probability analysis (CPA) to evaluate the probability of biodiversity damage on the basis of chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) and suspended solids concentrations. …”
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Periodontitis and systemic inflammation as independent and interacting risk factors for mortality: evidence from a prospective cohort study by Christiane Pink, Birte Holtfreter, Henry Völzke, Matthias Nauck, Marcus Dörr, Thomas Kocher

“…All markers of periodontitis and inflammation showed apparent associations with all-cause mortality (HRs per SD-increase: mean PPD: 1.068 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.988–1.155), mean CAL: 1.205 (95% CI: 1.097–1.323), missing teeth: 1.180 (95% CI: 1.065–1.307), periodontitis score: 1.394 (95% CI: 1.202–1.616), leukocytes: 1.264 (95% CI: 1.163–1.374), fibrinogen: 1.120 (95% CI: 1.030–1.218), CRP: 1.231 (95% CI: 1.109–1.366), inflammation score: 1.358 (95% CI: 1.210–1.523)). …”
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Growth, biomass, and chlorophyll-a and carotenoid content of Nannochloropsis sp. strain BJ17 under different light intensities by Muhammad Fakhri, Nasrullah Bai Arifin, Anik Martina Hariati, Ating Yuniarti

“…To increase the production, the optimal environmental conditions for microalgae are required. Light intensity is one of the important factors that significantly affects the biomass and pigment of microalgae. …”
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Risk factors for disease progression and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19 in Taiwan: a nationwide population-based cohort study by Raymond N. Kuo, Wanchi Chen, Wen-Yi Shau

“…Multivariable logistic regression models were used to calculate odd ratios and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for each outcome, adjusting for age, sex, region, risk factors, and vaccination status. …”
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The prognostic value of systemic inflammation response index in digestive system carcinomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zuo-hu Niu, Li Lin, Hong-ye Peng, Xin-zhuo Zheng, Mi-yuan Wang, Feng-xia Sun, Chun-jun Xu

“…We extracted and synthesized hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using STATA/SE 12.0, stratifying HRs based on univariable and multivariable analysis. …”
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Catastrophizing as a Predictor for Pain Perception and Disability Among Patients Undergoing Spinal Cord Stimulation by Juan Vicente-Mampel, Felipe Hernández-Zaballos, Francisco Javier Falaguera-Vera, David Sánchez-Poveda, Eloy Jaenada-Carrilero, Borja Huertas-Ramírez, Francisco Jose Sánchez-Montero

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The International Society for Modulation defines persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2 (PSPS-type 2), formerly known as failed back surgery syndrome, as a condition where patients continue to experience pain or develop new pain following spinal surgery intended to alleviate back or lower-limb discomfort. …”
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Integrative Bioinformatics Analysis to Identify Key Ferroptosis-Related Genes and Immune Infiltration in Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection: Implication of PTGS2 by An W, Luo J, Zhang C, Xiao Q

“…Weiwei An,1,2 Jun Luo,3 Cheng Zhang,3 Qingzhong Xiao2 1Laboratory of Cardiovascular Science, Beijing Clinical Research Institute, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, People’s Republic of China; 2William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, EC1M 6BQ, United Kingdom; 3Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Qingzhong Xiao, Centre for Clinical Pharmacology and Precision Medicine, William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, Heart Centre Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ, United Kingdom, Tel +44(0)2078826584, Email q.xiao@qmul.ac.uk Cheng Zhang, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China, Email zhangcs05223@163.comBackground: Aortic aneurysm and dissection (AAD) represent a highly lethal cardiovascular condition. Ferroptosis has recently been implicated in AAD development and progression. …”
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Dietary rosemary oil with/without zymogen forte improves water quality, growth hormones, immune-physiological response, stress resilience, and health status of Chelon ramada grown... by Ashraf I. G. Elhetawy, Mohammed F. El Basuini, Ahmed I. A. Mansour, Shimaa A. Shahin, Amira A. Omar, Mohamed M. Zayed, Mohamed M. Abdel-Rahim

“…Furthermore, significant improvements were observed in the rates of growth and associated hormones, efficiency of feed utilization, blood indicators, immune function, condition of internal organs (namely the intestine and liver), and overall health of the fish.…”
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Changes in the histological structure of tissues and organs of pikeperch (Sander lucioperca Linnaeus, 1758) and perch (Perca fluviatilis Linnaeus, 1758) from the Zaporizhzhia Reser... by P. Korzhenevska, T. Sharamok, A. Doroshenko

“…The results of these studies indicate an unfavorable ecological condition in both areas of the Zaporizhzhia Reservoir. …”
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