The paediatric liver transplant experience in Johannesburg, South Africa: A broad overview and update by K Kinandu, A Beeton, M Beretta, S Berkenfeld, L Brannigan, R Britz, D Demopoulos, L Doedens, M Duncan, P Gaylard, C Hajinicolaou, W Lowman, H Maher, T De Maayer, V Mudau, S Rambarran, M Reynders, F van der Schyff, B Ströbele, S Tager, E Wessels, J Fabian, J Loveland

“…Results: A total of 270 transplants were performed during the review period. Two thirds of recipients (n=180, 67%) were younger than 5 years at time of transplant and half (n=135, 50%) received a living donor graft. …”
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Late-season source limitation practices to cope with climate change: delaying ripening and improving colour of Cabernet-Sauvignon grapes and wine in a hot and arid climate by Luca Pallotti, Guadalupe Partida, Eve Laroche-Pinel, Vania Lanari, Miguel Pedroza, Luca Brillante

“…In this two-year Cabernet-Sauvignon trial, we compared the application of pinolene (P) to late shoot topping (T) and late above-bunch zone leaf removal (LR), all performed during the late stages of ripening, with an untreated control (C). …”
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Optimizing plant density to improve the soil microenvironment and enhance crop productivity in cotton/cumin intercropping systems by Humei Zhang, Humei Zhang, Liwen Tian, Xianzhe Hao, Nannan Li, Xiaojuan Shi, Feng Shi, Yu Tian, Wenbo Wang, Honghai Luo

“…IntroductionResidual film pollution has become a key factor that affects the sustainable development of cotton, and intercropping may be an economical and environmentally friendly method to reduce the negative effects of nonmulched conditions on cotton growth. We hypothesized that optimizing the cotton/cumin intercropping density would improve the soil environment and increase crop productivity and resource utilization.MethodsTherefore, in this study, singlecropping cotton (CK) was used as the control, and three intercropping cumin seeding densities were used (plants ha-1: 5×105, ID1; 8×105, ID2; and 11×105, ID3). …”
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Foot orientation and trajectory variability in locomotion: Effects of real-world terrain. by Emma Gibson, Greg Douglas, Katelyn Jeffries, Julianne Delaurier, Taylor Chestnut, Jesse M Charlton

“…Our study examined foot-specific biomechanics while walking on terrain commonly encountered with the goal of understanding the extent to which these variables change due to terrain. We recruited healthy adults to walk at self-selected speeds on stairs, flat ground, and both shallow and steep sloped terrain. …”
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Challenges and Technology Trends in Implementing a Human Resource Management System: A Systematic Literature Review by Rahma Destriani, Raihansyah Yoga Adhitama, Dana Indra Sensuse, Deden Sumirat Hidayat, Erisva Hakiki Purwaningsih

“…Objective: This research aimed to conduct a comprehensive review of existing literature to identify the main challenges faced during HRMS implementation and the latest technology trends in the space. …”
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Novel approach for noninvasive pelvic floor muscle strength measurement using extracorporeal surface perineal pressure measurement and machine learning modeling by Ui-jae Hwang, Sun-hee Ahn, Hyeon-ju Lee, Yurin Jeon, Myung Jae Jeon

“…ESPP measurements were obtained using a 10 × 10 pressure array sensor during maximal voluntary PFM contractions in a seated position. …”
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Electronic cigarette use and chest pain in US adults: Evidence from the PATH study by Leili Behrooz, Wubin Xie, Aboli Goghari, Rosemarie Robertson, Aruni Bhatnagar, Andrew Stokes, Naomi M. Hamburg

“…Presence of established cardiovascular disease was examined at wave 4, and participants aged >40 years were asked about chest pain during wave 5. We used binary logistic regression models to determine the association between tobacco exposures and self-reported chest pain. …”
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Does binge drinking between the age of 18 and 25 years predict alcohol dependence in adulthood? A retrospective case–control study in France by Marie-Pierre Tavolacci, Joel Ladner, Pierre Déchelotte, Quentin Berthon, Damiano Cerasuolo, Alexandre Baguet

“…Controls were non-alcohol-dependent adults, defined according to an Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test score of less than 8, and were matched on age and sex with cases. …”
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Temporal backscatter characterisation of ratoon rice crops based on Sentinel-1 intensity data by Vidya Nahdhiyatul Fikriyah, Roshanak Darvishzadeh, Alice Laborte, Jitender Rathore, Andrew Nelson

“…We found that the observation during the peak of the growing season could best distinguish main and ratoon rice, specifically in the reproductive (VH, p = .010) and ripening phase (VH/VV, p = .089 and RVI, p = .089). …”
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Response of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Yield to Combined Biochar, Lime, and Inorganic-Fertilizer Rates in the Case of Gimbi District, Western Ethiopia by Solomon Abeba Kenea, Tolera Abera Goshu, Kinati Chimdessa

“…Soil degradation due to acidity is a serious problem in western Ethiopia, which would lower soil productivity and crop production. …”
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The Safety and Efficacy of the Repeated PRRT with [90Y]Y/[177Lu]Lu-DOTATATE in Patients with NET by Anna Zemczak, Paweł Gut, Dariusz Pawlak, Maciej Kołodziej, Leszek Królicki, Beata Kos-Kudła, Marek Ruchała, Grzegorz Kamiński, Jolanta Kunikowska

“…Toxicity was evaluated using the CTCAE 3.0 criteria. Results. The median follow-up was 88 months (the range: 42–164). …”
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Pancreas Proapoptotic Proteases in Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis by N. B. Gubegritz, E. A. Krylova, Yu. A. Gaidar

“…Pancreas biopsies were obtained during planned organ operations, as well as using a fine-needle biopsy under ultrasound control. …”
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Fetal-BET: Brain Extraction Tool for Fetal MRI by Razieh Faghihpirayesh, Davood Karimi, Deniz Erdogmus, Ali Gholipour

“…However, it poses significant challenges due to 1) non-standard fetal head positioning, 2) fetal movements during examination, and 3) vastly heterogeneous appearance of the developing fetal brain and the neighboring fetal and maternal anatomy across gestation, and with various sequences and scanning conditions. …”
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Deciphering salt-responsive NB-ARC genes in rice transcriptomic data: A bioinformatics approach with gene expression validation by Saputro Triono Bagus, Wardhani Fila Oxi, Sholihah Nur Fadlilatus, Ermavitalini Dini, Purnama Putut Rakhmad, Nurhidayati Tutik

“…From 19 different rice varieties evaluated under salt stress, we identified the most tolerant and susceptible ones for further investigation. …”
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Effect of the Pes Planus on Vertical Jump Height and Lower Extremity Muscle Activation in Gymnasts by Tamer Çankaya, Nurcan Contarlı

“…In the studies on pes planus, EMG method was used to investigate the structural deformity of the foot and the changes in the activities of the lower extremity muscles during walking or jumping (10,12,15,16). …”
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The clinical application and anatomical analysis of proximal peroneal artery perforator in free fibula flap based on CTA by Yitong Zhao, Danwei Xiang, Lina Song, Zhujiajun Cui, Xingwu Zheng, Tianyu Zhang, Huihui Yang, Yongzhen Fu, Qilin Liu

“…However, complications may arise if these distal perforators are either absent or damaged during surgical procedures, highlighting the necessity to employ the proximal peroneal perforators as an alternative. …”
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Results of biochemical and histological studies after restoration of bone defects using cellular technologies in dental patients by А.V. Bambuliak, N.B. Kuzniak, L.Y. Lopushniak, І.І. Dronyk, О.О. Myhal

“…Objective of the research was to find out the effectiveness of the use of osteoplastic materials based on the multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells of the adipose tissue during surgical treatment for restoration of bone defects in dental patients. …”
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Latent Toxoplasmosis among Breast Cancer Patients in Jahrom, South of Iran by Marzeieh Haghbin, Salar Maani, Mohammad Aref Bagherzadeh, Ahmadreza Bazmjoo, Heshmatollah Shakeri, Ali Taghipour, Shahab Falahi, Azra Kenarkoohi, Milad Badri, Amir Abdoli

“…Molecular detection was performed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using the primer pair targeting the repetitive element (RE) gene of T. gondii. …”
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Interactive effects of atmospheric oxidising pollutants and heat waves on the risk of residential mortality by Nan Ren, Huimin Huang, Baoying Liu, Chuancheng Wu, Jianjun Xiang, Quan Zhou, Shuling Kang, Xiaoyang Zhang, Yu Jiang

“…Objective In this research, the interactive effects of heat waves and oxidising pollutants on the risk of residential mortality in Fuzhou were examined. Methods We collected environmental, meteorological, and residential mortality data in Fuzhou from 1 January 2016, to 31 December 2021. …”
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Professional Barriers in Energy Efficiency Retrofits—A Solution Based on Information Flow Modeling by Xilong Liao, Chun Wang, Baiyi Li, Baizhan Li, Chenqiu Du

“…The following conclusions were drawn: (1) The design of energy-saving renovation processes is impeded by the limited professional perspectives within the construction industry, which restricts the practical applicability; (2) Decision making for energy-saving renovations encounters notable professional barriers and suffers from inadequate information integration; (3) There is a lack of clarity regarding information needs during the implementation phase, and no effective platform exists for information coordination; (4) Risk analyses in complex energy-saving renovations largely depend on expert interviews, lacking robust scientific tools. …”
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