Estimation of Tree Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) and Biomass from Allometric Models Using LiDAR Data: A Case of the Lake Broadwater Forest in Southeast Queensland, Australia by Zibonele Mhlaba Bhebhe, Xiaoye Liu, Zhenyu Zhang, Dev Raj Paudyal

“…LiDAR data does not directly give diameter at breast height (DBH), an important input into allometric equations to estimate biomass. …”
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Demographic and Parental Family Determinants of Prostitution Among Iranian Female Sex Workers: A Case-Control Study by Fatemeh Askari, Mostafa Dianati-Nasab, Nadia Mohammadi Dashtaki, Haleh Ghaem, Mohammad Fararouei

“…Again, these factors are directly or indirectly affected by parental family functioning, highlighting the importance of parents’ involvement in the development of their children. …”
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PD‐L1 in gestational trophoblastic disease: an antibody evaluation by Yvonne M. Hoeijmakers, Michiel Simons, Johan Bulten, Mark A. J. Gorris, Petronella B. Ottevanger, I. Jolanda M. deVries, Fred C. G. J. Sweep

“…Abstract Introduction Treatment with antibodies directed against programed‐cell death ligand 1 (PD‐L1) is a novel therapy for patients with gestational trophoblastic disease. …”
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Clinical and Epidemiological Assessment of the Epidemic Process of COVID-19 in Hostels Depending on the Type of their Planning Device by A. V. Zadoroshnyy, N. Yu. Pshenichnaya, S. V. Ugleva, A. A. Erovichenkov, V. G. Akimkin, V. V. Maleev, D. V. Usenko

“…We used the following programs: IBM SPSS Statistics V. 23. 0, Analysis ToolPak Excel.Results and discussion. …”
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Developing a pediatric emergency medicine simulation-based learning curriculum in Nepal by Morgan Bowling, Samantha Langer, Christine Saracino, Roshana Shrestha, Anish Joshi, Jared Kutzin, Christopher Strother, Darlene R. House

“…Among other limitations, there is a paucity of certification programs, such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and pediatric specific education curricula available to local providers. …”
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Accuracy evaluation of dental CBCT and scanned model registration method based on pulp horn mapping surface: an in vitro proof-of-concept by Dianhao Wu, Jingang Jiang, Jinke Wang, Shan Zhou, Kun Qian

“…For the PHMSR method, the similarity between the feature directions of the pulp horn and the surface normal vectors of the crown were used to determine the mapping points in the CBCT point cloud that have a great influence on the pulp pose. …”
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E. Coli cytotoxic necrotizing factor-1 promotes colorectal carcinogenesis by causing oxidative stress, DNA damage and intestinal permeability alteration by Michela Tozzi, Alessia Fiore, Sara Travaglione, Francesca Marcon, Gabriella Rainaldi, Elena Angela Pia Germinario, Ilenia Laterza, Simona Donati, Daniele Macchia, Massimo Spada, Omar Leoni, Maria Cristina Quattrini, Donatella Pietraforte, Sofia Tomasoni, Filippo Torrigiani, Ranieri Verin, Paola Matarrese, Lucrezia Gambardella, Francesca Spadaro, Maria Carollo, Agostina Pietrantoni, Francesca Carlini, Concetta Panebianco, Valerio Pazienza, Filomena Colella, Donatella Lucchetti, Alessandro Sgambato, Antonella Sistigu, Federica Moschella, Marco Guidotti, Olimpia Vincentini, Zaira Maroccia, Mauro Biffoni, Roberta De Angelis, Laura Bracci, Alessia Fabbri

“…Altogether, these findings not only add new knowledge to the contribution of bacterial toxins to CRC, but also pave the way to the implementation of current screening programs and preventive strategies.…”
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Targeted inhibition of the IL5 axis for immune checkpoint inhibitors eosinophilic-induced adverse events by Michal Lotem, Limor Rubin, Aviv Talmon, Yaarit Ribak, David Lavie, Hovav Nechushtan, Nadia Caplan, Oded Shamriz, Irit Adini, Yuval Tal

“…Following informed consent and committee approval, two patients were treated with 1–3 doses of mepolizumab, 100 mg, monoclonal IgG1 kappa anti-IL-5 antibody, and one patient received up-to-date 9 doses of benralizumab, 30 mg, monoclonal IgG1 kappa antibody directed against the alpha chain of the interleukin-5 receptor, both administered subcutaneously. …”
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Method of adaptive component-based design of unmanned aerial vehicles suitable for military missions by Oleg Fedorovich, Leonid Malieiev, Tetyana Pisklova, Yevhenii Polishchuk

“…Therefore, it is relevant to conduct research into modern design methods capable of ensuring the rapid development of new UAVs through the adaptation of existing baseline components for constructing the required UAV system architecture in the chosen direction of military application. This study focuses on a set of models aimed at accelerating UAV development projects by adapting baseline components. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of antibiotic self-medication and home storage among antibiotic users: a cross-sectional study in Vietnam by Dung Anh Doan, An Duc Nguyen, Giang Ba Le, Thuy Thi Xuan Nguyen, Phuong Lan Nguyen, Dai Xuan Dinh

“…Methods In this cross-sectional study, 997 participants from six cities/provinces were selected using a convenience sampling method and directly interviewed from November 2023 to March 2024. …”
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MORAL AND SPIRITUAL FOUNDATIONS OF YOUTH POLICY IN REAL SECTOR OF ECONOMY by N. V. Popova

“…The following concepts and aspects are analyzed from social and philosophical perspectives: the concept «spirituality»; features of mental phase of psychology and spiritual stages of consciousness; the concept «perfection» as a source of spirit; «spirit» as the ideal gene of socialization and foundation of mental health; «morality» as a source of human community and creative practice.It is stated that all directions and forms of work with youth at the enterprises have to promote formation of high spiritual and moral qualities; a person can not take place neither as a citizen, nor as an expert without having reached necessary spiritual level. …”
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FEATURES OF SURGICAL DENTISTRY INTERMEDIATE MEDICINE TEACHING AT THE POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR DOCTORS OF UKRAINIAN MEDICAL STOMATOLOGICAL ACADEMY by O.V. Gurzhiy, S.V. Kolomiiets, V.L. Melnik, O.E. Berezhna

“…Interns receive computer-controlled training twice a month, and also use thematic programs that provide the possibility to study any sections of the course in surgical dentistry. …”
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Multilevel determinants of physical activity in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis guided by social ecological model by Chun Zhao, Jing Yuan, Wen Wen Huang

“…A dual analytic approach was employed: semi-quantitative evaluation Method (systematic scoring of study findings to synthesize directional associations) and meta-analysis using R4.4.2 to pool effect sizes (Cohen’s d) with random-effects models. …”
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Biophysical modeling reveals the transcriptional regulatory mechanism of Spo0A, the master regulator in starving Bacillus subtilis by Yujia Zhang, Cristina S. D. Palma, Zhuo Chen, Brenda Zarazúa-Osorio, Masaya Fujita, Oleg A. Igoshin

“…ABSTRACT In starving Bacillus subtilis bacteria, the initiation of two survival programs—biofilm formation and sporulation—is controlled by the same phosphorylated master regulator, Spo0A~P. …”
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Well-being balance and lived experiences: understanding the impact of life situations on human flourishing by Christopher R. Brydges, Alexandra Thérond, Troy W. Norris

“…Findings from this study can help guide the design and implementation of intervention programs to improve well-being for individuals and targeted subgroups, demonstrating the utility of the WBAL Assessment to evaluate discrete modifiable sources of positive well-being.…”
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The multiple mediating roles of depression and grandchild care in the relationship between social participation and cognitive function among middle-aged and elderly Chinese: an emp... by Sumei Zhou, Tianfang Deng, Shirong Shao, Zhi Zeng

“…Future research should explore the long-term impact of caregiving intensity and emotional burden on cognitive health to better inform aging policies and intergenerational support programs.…”
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SYMPTOMS OF INNER DISORDERS OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINTS BASED ON PATIENTS’ EXAMINATION OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DYSFUNCTION by R.V. Kulinchenko, A.V. Dvornyk, Yu. O. Kinash

“…Besides the dental inspection, in order to make a proper clinical diagnosis, the individuals with suspicion as to TMD, were directed to undergo the additional examination: orthopantomography, zonography of TMJ, that was performed both with patient’s clenched teeth and widely open mouth as much as possible; computed tomography of TMJ with possibility of programmed three-dimensional reconstruction of TMJ; ultrasonography of TMJ and masseter muscles; magnetic resonance tomography. …”
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FORMATION OF STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC THINKING BASED ON THE LEARNING OF METHODS OF THE SUBSTANCE ANALYSIS by M. A. Kosareva, L. A. Baikova, E. A. Nikonenko, V. V. Vaitner, A. N. Gabdullin

“…The materials presented in the article can assist in designing the curricula of chemical disciplines or modules of educational programs.…”
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THE CONTENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING FOR NON-LINGUISTIC STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES by Nataliia Bespalova, Neliia Blynova, Svitlana Medynska, Anna Voloboieva

“…Thus, the development and implementation of educational programs by the department consider the specific characteristics of both domestic and international labour markets, as well as the needs and demands of students. …”
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Digital Health Technology Interventions for Improving Medication Safety: Systematic Review of Economic Evaluations by Widya Norma Insani, Neily Zakiyah, Irma Melyani Puspitasari, Muhammad Yorga Permana, Kankan Parmikanti, Endang Rusyaman, Auliya Abdurrohim Suwantika

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to systematically review the economic impact of DHT interventions on medication safety and examine methodological challenges to inform future research directions. MethodsA systematic search was conducted across 3 major electronic databases (ie, PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCOhost). …”
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