Urbanization Impacts Top Predators and Alters Biotic Interactions in Predator–Prey–Mutualistic Communities of Urban Dry Grasslands by Tanja M. Straka, Viktoriia Radchuk, Ingo Kowarik, Moritz von derLippe, Sascha Buchholz

“…ABSTRACT Urbanization as a major driver of global change modifies biodiversity patterns and the abundance and interactions among species or functional species groups. …”
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Microlearning beyond boundaries: A systematic review and a novel framework for improving learning outcomes by Wali Khan Monib, Atika Qazi, Rosyzie Anna Apong

“…The key learning outcomes identified, categorized according to Bloom's Taxonomy, include cognitive (knowledge acquisition, retention, improvement, recall, transfer, and application as well as critical thinking, problem-solving, professional, feedback and self-regulation skills, core competencies such as digital and pedagogical competence, and performance like test performance), behavioural (presentation skills development, task or work performance, higher completion rates, behavioural patterns, engagement, and collaboration), and affective (positive perceptions and attitudes, increased motivation, satisfaction, and improved self-efficacy). …”
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Life History Strategies of the Winter Annual Plant <i>Echinops gmelinii</i> (Asteraceae) in a Cold Desert Population by Yanli Wang, Xinrong Li, Jiecai Zhao

“…This species can cope with the uncertain precipitation patterns though a “cautious” germination strategy, varying the timing of germination and forming a persistent soil seed bank.…”
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Iranian Pediatric COVID-19 Epidemiology and Clinical Characteristics by Shahnaz Armin, Mohammadreza Mirkarimi, Zahra Pourmoghaddas, Marjan Tariverdi, Azadeh Jafrasteh, Noushin Marhamati, Armin Shirvani, Abdollah Karimi, Sedigheh Rafiei Tabatabaei, Roxana Mansour Ghanaei, SeyedAlireza Fahimzad, Fariba Shirvani, Seyedeh Mahsan Hoseini-Alfatemi

“…Despite the worldwide spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), information about the epidemiological and clinical patterns of this infection is still largely unknown in children. …”
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Attribution analysis of water-sediment variation under the influence of climate change and human activities in the Kuye River Basin by Jiankang ZHANG, Jiping WANG, Jiansheng SHI

“…To understand the change patterns of water and sediment in the Kuye River Basin and provide scientific basis for water resources management and ecological protection under the impacts of climate change and human activities, based on hydrological and meteorological observation data, NDVI (normalized difference vegetation index), and land use change data, this study quantitatively analyzed the trends of water and sediment changes in the basin and their attributed influences using the Mann-Kendall non-parametric test, double mass curve method, cumulative anomaly analysis, sliding rank-sum test, and cumulative quantity slope change rate analysis. …”
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A first screening of black carbon concentrations whilst commuting by diesel-fuelled buses in Montevideo, Uruguay by Admir Créso Targino, Camila Couto da Costa, Patricia Krecl

“…Notably, BC concentrations were significantly higher at traffic lights and bus stops, where stop-and-go driving patterns and idling contribute to increased emissions, while the constant opening and closing of doors allows outside air to infiltrate. …”
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Investigation of the Flow Field Characteristics of Aortic Bileaflet Mechanical Heart Valves with Different Leaflet Shapes Using PIV by Y. Qiang, T. C. Duan, M. Z. Zhang, L. Qi, L. J. Wei

“…Non-physiological flow patterns generated by bileaflet mechanical aortic valves are closely associated with thromboembolism following valve replacement surgery. …”
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Advances and trends of modern and contemporary research on the geology of coal-measure minerals in China by Yong QIN

“…Advances Based on textual research and the analysis of logical relations, this study generalized the advances in research on the geology of CMMs in China into four aspects. (1) Increasingly improved geological theory system of CMMs: China’s classic theoretical system of coal field geology was formed in the second half of the 20th century, and the geological theory system focusing on coals, coal-measure gas, and coal-measure critical metals has been gradually developed since the 21st century. (2) Research on the origin and genesis of coals, advancing the international coal geology: The advancements include the development of the new coal metamorphism theory, the discovery of the world's youngest soft lignite, the reveal of late-stage coalification jumps, the establishment of the ordinary organic petrology, and the comprehensive ascertainment of the formation and evolutionary mechanisms of coals. (3) The unique CMM accumulation, distribution, and metallogenic theory: The specific outcomes include the establishment of multiple sedimentary and structural coal-controlling patterns, the reveal of the fundamental framework of coal accumulation in sea areas, the identification of deposits of various coal-measure critical metals, and the determination of the division schemes for coal-controlling geotectonic units and the metallogenic zones of coal-measure critical metals, and the development of a geological theory system for coalbed methane. (4) Significant achievements in the geological surveys and assessment of special coal resources: Specifically, the methodological system for the geological prediction and assessment of special coal types and high-quality, eco-friendly, and clean coal resources has been developed, the methodological system for the resource potential assessment of tar-rich coals and underground coal gasification has been formed, and the coal resources for related purposes have been preliminarily investigated. …”
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Community-based culturally tailored education programmes for black adults with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension and stroke: a systematic review protocol of primary em... by Hardeep Singh, Michelle LA Nelson, Joseph IV Fulton, Oya Pakkal, Elizabeth M Uleryk

“…Introduction Chronic conditions and stroke disproportionately affect black adults in communities all around the world partly due to patterns of systemic racism, disparities in care, and lack of resources. …”
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Persistence with Early-Line Abatacept versus Tumor Necrosis Factor-Inhibitors for Rheumatoid Arthritis Complicated by Poor Prognostic Factors by Xue Han, Francis Lobo, Michael S. Broder, Eunice Chang, Sarah N. Gibbs, David J. Ridley, Irina Yermilov

“…Gathering data on treatment patterns outside of a clinical trial setting can provide useful context for clinicians. …”
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Accelerating Deep Learning-Based Morphological Biometric Recognition with Field-Programmable Gate Arrays by Nourhan Zayed, Nahed Tawfik, Mervat M. A. Mahmoud, Ahmed Fawzy, Young-Im Cho, Mohamed S. Abdallah

“…Their importance resides in their capacity to acquire hierarchical features, which is essential for recognizing complex patterns. Nevertheless, the intricate architectural design of CNNs leads to significant computing requirements. …”
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Emission Rate of Particulate Matter and Its Removal Efficiency by Precipitators in Under-Fired Charbroiling Restaurants by Jun-Bok Lee, Ki-Hyun Kim, Heung-Joo Kim, Seog-Ju Cho, Kweon Jung, Shin-Do Kim

“…In order to explore the potent role of meat cooking processes as the emission sources of particulate matter (PM), emission rates and the associated removal efficiency by precipitators were estimated based on the on-site measurements made at five under-fired charbroiling (UFC) restaurants. The emission patterns of PM for these five restaurants were compared after having been sorted into the main meat types used for cooking: beef (B), chicken (C), intestines (I), and pork (P: two sites). …”
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Older, vulnerable patient view: a pilot and feasibility study of the patient measure of safety (PMOS) with patients in Australia by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Natalie Taylor, Rebecca Lawton, Robyn Clay-Williams, Emily Hogden, Zhicheng Li

“…A study log was categorised into 10 key feasibility factors, including liaising with wards to understand operational procedures and identify patterns of patient discharge.Conclusions Capturing patient perceptions of care is crucial in improving patient safety. …”
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Research on Soft Rocks for the Construction of Roadbeds for High-Speed Railroad: Effect of Water Soaking Environment by Xiangdong Zhang, Jie Geng, Yuebo Xu, Zhongchao Zhou, Shuai Pang

“…The MIDAS/GTS NX software was used to develop a three-dimensional finite model to simulate the settlement patterns of roadbeds developed in the presence of natural water, saturated water, and muddy sandstone reinforcements. …”
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Chemometric Methods—A Valuable Tool for Investigating the Interactions Between Antifungal Drugs (Including Antifungal Antibiotics) and Food by Agnieszka Wiesner-Kiełczewska, Paweł Zagrodzki, Alicja Gawalska, Paweł Paśko

“…We used the partial least squares (PLS) approach to explore the correlations between various characteristics of oral antifungal drugs (including antifungal antibiotics) and dietary interventions, aiming to identify patterns that could inform the optimization of antifungal therapy. …”
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A relational approach to co-create Advance Care Planning with and for people living with dementia: a narrative study by Tharin Phenwan, Judith Sixsmith, Linda McSwiggan, Deans Buchanan

“…Narrative analysis was used to identify patterns in the data, generating three narratives: Shifting Expectations; Relational Interdependency and Trigger Points. …”
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High Expression of Ten Eleven Translocation 1 Is Associated with Poor Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Haopeng Wen, Tengfei Ji, Liteng Lin, Nan Cheng, Kangshun Zhu, Liangqi Cao

“…Background. DNA methylation patterns have been found to be distinct between tumor and normal patients. …”
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Selective engagement of long-latency reflexes in postural control through wobble board training by Theodore Deligiannis, Mahsa Barfi, Brian Schlattmann, Ken Kiyono, Damian G. Kelty-Stephen, Madhur Mangalam

“…Engagement with TMT did not show any noticeable influence on non-Gaussian postural sway patterns. Despite aligning the unstable axis of the wobble board with participants’ ML axis, thus rendering posture more unstable along the ML axis, the wobble board increased engagement of LLRs significantly more along the AP axis and reduced engagement of CPAs significantly more along the ML axis. …”
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Organ Donation Conversations on X and Development of the OrgReach Social Media Marketing Strategy: Social Network Analysis by Wasim Ahmed, Mariann Hardey, Josep Vidal-Alaball

“…ConclusionsThe study highlights the crucial role of analyzing social media data by drawing upon social networks and topic analysis to understand influence and network communication patterns. By doing so, the study proposes the OrgReach strategy that can feed into the marketing strategies for organ donation outreach and awareness.…”
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Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Substantial Genetic Structure and Evidence of Local Adaptation in Alaskan Red King Crab by Carl A. St. John, Laura E. Timm, Kristen M. Gruenthal, Wesley A. Larson

“…Inbreeding in each region was low and not a concern for fisheries management. We found genetic patterns consistent with local adaptation on several chromosomes and one particularly strong signal on chromosome 100. …”
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