Accumulation conditions and target area evaluation of coalbed methane in eastern uplift of Junggar Basin by Qixiang YU, Mi TIAN, Yu LUO, Fan YANG, Yan'e CHEN, Feng WANG, Yuqiao GAO, Tao GUO

“…The results show that: ① Coal seams of the Xishanyao Formation are distributed continuously in the Wucaiwan-Wutongwozi sags to the north of the Shaqi Uplift, while to the south of the Shaqi Uplift, the seams are mainly distributed in the Jimusaer-Jinan sags. …”
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A retrospective analysis of outcomes and complications of living- and deceased-donor split-liver transplantation in Johannesburg, South Africa by R Crawford, J Loveland, P Gaylard, J Fabian, K Kinandu, B Bobat, A Mahomed, D Parbhoo, M Beretta, S Berkenfeld, S Rambarran, F van der Schyff, L Brannigan, B Strobele

“…Comparison of categorical study variables between graft types was done with the χ2 test. Continuous variables were compared by means of the independent samples t-test. …”
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Integrating microplastic research in sustainable agriculture: Challenges and future directions for food production by Marcelo Illanes, María-Trinidad Toro, Mauricio Schoebitz, Nelson Zapata, Diego A. Moreno, María Dolores López-Belchí

“…As the prevalence of MPs in the environment continues to escalate, policymakers should address the potential risks these contaminants constitute to food safety and agricultural sustainability. …”
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Integrated analysis of biochemical, transcriptomic, and metabolomic response mechanisms in Ussuri catfish (Pseudobagrus ussuriensis) under acute heat stress by Qing Liu, Yang Cao, Ruyi Hu, Libo Gu, Lirong Yang, Yu Liu, Weiwei Wang, Liang Xiao, Bugao Li

“…Functional enrichment analysis revealed that these DEGs and DEMs were significantly enriched in key pathways, such as endoplasmic reticulum protein processing and glutathione metabolism, with significant changes continuing into the recovery phase. Additionally, substantial alterations in the expression levels of amino acids, sugars, and lipids were observed during heat stress. …”
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Lung transplant outcomes for recipients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, by use of alpha-1 antitrypsin augmentation therapy by Atharv V. Oak, MEng, Jessica M. Ruck, MD, PhD, Alfred J. Casillan, MD, PhD, Armaan F. Akbar, BS, Ramon A. Riojas, MD, PhD, Pali D. Shah, MD, Jinny S. Ha, MD, MHS, Sara Strout, PharmD, Allan B. Massie, PhD, Dorry L. Segev, MD, PhD, Christian A. Merlo, MD, MPH, Errol L. Bush, MD

“…Results: Among the 447 recipients with AAT deficiency, 109 used AAT augmentation therapy pre-LT, of which 32 (29.4%) continued post-LT. Recipients who used augmentation therapy post-LT were younger (56.5 [53-59.75] vs 57 [53.75-63], p = 0.04) and had shorter ischemia time (mean 311 vs 363 minutes, p = 0.03) than those who did not. …”
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Historical and projected forest cover changes in the Mount Kenya Ecosystem: Implications for sustainable forest management by Brian Rotich, Abdalrahman Ahmed, Benjamin Kinyili, Harison Kipkulei

“…LULC projections for the year 2035 under the Business as Usual (BAU) scenario suggest continued expansion of cropland (+174.70 km2), built-up areas (+0.49 km2), and open forest (+471.72 km2), with declines in closed forest (−423.53 km2) and shrubland and grassland (−357.79 km2).These results highlight the ongoing pressures on the MKE's biodiversity and ecosystem services. …”
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Composition Characteristics and Potential Regions of PM2.5 during Winter Haze Pollution in Typical Industrial Areas, NW-China by Liyao Guo, Chao Gu, Kaiyuan Dong, Shengju Ou, Xueyan Zhao, Xinhua Wang, Zhensen Zheng, Wen Yang

“…SO4 2− is the component with the highest percentage, and the percentage of SO4 2− increases continuously in severe pollution, indicating that secondary transformation of SO4 2− was more significant during polluted periods. …”
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Clinically meaningful improvements after gene therapy for aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) in the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale, Second Edition (PDMS-2) a... by Wuh-Liang Hwu, Hui-Min Lee, John Devin Peipert, Rongrong Zhang, Christian Werner, J. Rafael Sierra, Thomas O’Connell, Jonathan J. Woolley, Marjorie Crowell, Antonia Wang, Ioannis Tomazos

“…The gene therapy eladocagene exuparvovec has become available in some regions; pooled clinical trial results demonstrate continuous long-term improvement in motor development and cognitive function. …”
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Genomic data suggest parallel dental vestigialization within the xenarthran radiation by Emerling, Christopher A, Gibb, Gillian C, Tilak, Marie-Ka, Hughes, Jonathan J, Kuch, Melanie, Duggan, Ana T, Poinar, Hendrik N, Nachman, Michael W, Delsuc, Frédéric

“…Next, whereas dental regression appears to have halted in sloths, presumably a critical event that ultimately permitted adaptation to an herbivorous lifestyle, anteaters continued losing genes on the path towards complete tooth loss. …”
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Treatment Patterns of Long-Acting Somatostatin Analogs for Neuroendocrine Tumors by Callisia N. Clarke, Paul Cockrum, Thomas J.R. Beveridge, Michelle Jerry, Donna McMorrow, Anh Thu Tran, Alexandria T. Phan

“…Dose escalation was defined as increases in quantity or frequency. Continuous variables, categorical variables, and Kaplan-Meier estimated treatment durations were compared using _t_-tests, chi-square/Fisher’s tests, and log-rank tests, respectively. …”
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Community perceptions and determinants of obstetric fistula across gender lines by Wagaye Fentahun Chanie, Aster Berhe, Ambaye Dejen Tilahun, Bikis Liyew, Chernet Baye, Tarekegn Asemaw Akalie, Destaye Shiferaw Alemu, Miteku Andualem Limenih

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The use of radar-optical remote sensing data and geographic information system–analytical hierarchy process–multicriteria decision analysis techniques for revealing groundwater rec... by Wang Yuxia, Han Yanzhong, Guo Yujiao, Wang Jingwei, Wang Nana, Abdelkareem Mohamed

“…Arid/semi-arid regions face water challenges much like the Arabian Peninsula, which is primarily caused by continuing shortages and growing activities of reclaimed land, as well as industrial and domestic activities. …”
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Efficacy of aquatic exercises on balance in children with sickle cell anemia: A randomized controlled trial by Omar Abd El-Hameed Abd El-Fattah Ghetas, Azza Abd El-Aziz Abd El-Hady, El-Sayed Ali Shaheen Ali, Amira El-Sayed El-Bagalaty

“…The control group (B) consisted of 30 children (18 boys and 12 girls) who received medical treatment (prescribed by physician) and balance exercises only. The program continued for eight weeks with two sessions per week with a total of sixteen sessions. …”
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A Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict Medical Device Recall by the Food and Drug Administration by Victor Barbosa Slivinskis, Isabela Agi Maluli, Joshua Seth Broder

“…The algorithm output a continuous value (0–1) for recall probability for each device, which were rounded for dichotomous analysis. …”
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Composition, determinants, and risk factors of low birth weight in Sri Lanka. by Sachith Mettananda, Himali Herath, Ayesha Thewage, Kumudu Nanayakkara, Indeewari Liyanage, K S Udani, Rajika Savanadasa, Sampatha Goonewardena, Nimesha Gamhewage, Asiri Hewamalage, Dhammica Rowel, Abner Elkan Daniel, Chithramalee de Silva, Susie Perera

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Low birth weight continues to pose significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide. …”
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Annual Variation of PM2.5 Chemical Composition in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Including the COVID-19 Outbreak Period by Ngoc Tran, Yusuke Fujii, Vinh Xuan Le, Nguyen Doan Thien Chi, Hiroshi Okochi, To Thi Hien, Norimichi Takenaka

“…Abstract PM2.5 was continuously collected in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam, during the period from September 2019 to August 2020, which included the period of socioeconomic suppression caused by restrictions imposed in the face of the coronavirus disease of 2019. …”
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Perancangan Arsitektur Sistem dan Teknologi Informasi Menggunakan TOGAF ADM (Studi Kasus Kantor Pertanahan ABC) by Indah Dewi Murti Suyoto, Indra Indra, Surya Wedi, Kurnia Setiawan

“…Improving the quality of public services and providing ease of service to the community is an innovation that is continuously carried out by the Land Office. One of the problems faced is how to improve services by providing accuracy and timeliness in managing certificates. …”
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TOOLS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: A POSTCOLONIAL APPROACH by Eldar Veremchuk, Hennadii Vasylchuk

“…The methodology of the research relied on the following methods: firstly, the method of continuous sampling, which was employed to select language communicative contexts for analysis; secondly, the method of semantic and pragmatic analysis, which was used to identify the meaning of language units used in intercultural communication and their impact on the recipient; and thirdly, the method of interpretative analysis of text from the advertising discourse, which was used to find the hidden meanings and implications in marketing messages. …”
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Improving the Quality of Total Hip Arthroplasty Operative Notes: A Clinical Audit Study by Rajeev Shukla, Devendra Nayak, Anurag Jain, Arpit Choyal, Aayush Kumar Soni

“…We strongly recommend continuing with the implementation of audits in our clinical practice among resident doctors and consultant surgeons of the departments in order to closely analyze our practices, especially with regard to patient safety and quality of care.…”
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Epizootiological characteristics of echinococcosis in dogs, sheep and goats and measures to combat it in Caspian Sea region of Russia by S. Sh. Kabardiev, A. M. Bittirov, G. M. Magomedshapiev, Z. G. Musaev, S. A. Aygubova, N. H. Gulakhmedova

“…It is shown that echinococcosis is widely spread in carnivores and livestock across all altitudinal zones of the Caspian Sea region of Russia, including Dagestan, and this suggests the necessity of continuous epizootiological control and monitoring of the situation with respect to cestodes of the family Taeniidae, in particular Echinococcus granulosus. …”
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