Impact of Vaccination and Public Health Measures on the Severity of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Infections in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis by Can Wang, Liping Peng, Xiaotong Huang, Tim K. Tsang

“…<b>Background:</b> Starting in early 2022, SARS-CoV-2 Omicron has driven large outbreaks in China, a predominantly infection-naive population with high inactivated vaccine coverage. This unique context provided a substantially less-confounded opportunity to evaluate how vaccination, public health, and social measures influenced severity. …”
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Current State And Trends In The Incidence Of Chronic Kidney Disease Among Adult Population And Opportunities For Its Prevention And Treatment In Moscow Healthcare Organizations by O. N. Kotenko, V. N. Vasina, A. Y. Brazhnikov, V. M. Kuraeva

“…In order to identify a long-term trend, least squares method was used. Incidence rates were expressed per 100,000 able-bodied population.Results. …”
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Genetic Testing as a Prenatal Diagnostic Tool for Thalassemia: A Single-Center Study From Central Thailand by Malasai K, Jittikoon J, Udomsinprasert W, Talungchit P, Youngkong S, Sangroongruangsri S, Mahasirimongkol S, Chaikledkaew U

“…Both one-way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were conducted to account for uncertainties in the parameters used.Results: The results revealed that adhering to the standard screening program with genetic testing resulted in a cost-savings of approximately 490 USD per prevented thalassemia case. …”
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Hospitalization costs and out-of-pocket (OOP) payment in lung cancer patients in Iran: Health Sector Evolution Plan (HSEP) has reduced OOP payments and improved financial protectio... by Habib Jalilian, Somayeh Heydari, Elnaz Javanshir, Khosro Jamebozorgi, Nazanin Mir, Abbas Eshraghi, Saeedeh Fehresti

“…Data were extracted from the electronic medical records of patients and were analyzed using SPSS V22.0, STATA V13.0 and Microsoft Excel 2016. …”
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Deep Learning-Based GNSS-R Global Vegetation Water Content: Dataset, Estimation, and Uncertainty by Daixin Zhao, Milad Asgarimehr, Konrad Heidler, Jens Wickert, Xiao Xiang Zhu, Lichao Mou

“…Validation is performed using several benchmark models with the proposed dataset. …”
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Trends and variation in the incidence of hip fracture in England before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic (2014–2024): a population-based observational studyResearch in cont... by James Webster, Emre Oguzman, Eva J.A. Morris, Sasha Shepperd, Xavier L. Griffin, Antony Johansen, Raphael Goldacre

“…Methods: A population-based study was conducted of hip fracture hospital presentations in adults aged ≥50 years using English national secondary care data (January 2014–October 2024). …”
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Alternative approaches for monitoring and evaluation of lymphatic filariasis following mass drug treatment with ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine and albendazole in East New Britain P... by Krufinta Bun, Benedict Mode, Melinda Susapu, Joyceline Salo, Catherine Bjerum, Michael Payne, Daniel Tisch, Makoto Sekihara, Emanuele Giorgi, Gary J Weil, Peter U Fischer, Leanne Robinson, Moses Laman, Christopher L King

“…A single round of high-coverage MDA with IDA achieved elimination targets in low-prevalence villages in PNG. …”
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INDIA’S PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS by V. I. Baronov, G. M. Kostyunina

“…The countries of Southeast Asia have been identified as a regional priority, which was caused by the geo-strategic and economic reasons. Later, regional coverage has been extended to the countries of Northeast and South Asia because of increasing the role of China in the world economy and politics, which has become a strategic challenge and economic opportunities for the Indian economy. …”
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Theoretical Potential of TanSat-2 to Quantify China’s CH₄ Emissions by Sihong Zhu, Dongxu Yang, Liang Feng, Longfei Tian, Yi Liu, Junji Cao, Minqiang Zhou, Zhaonan Cai, Kai Wu, Paul I. Palmer

“…In contrast, limited coverage in South China due to persistent cloud cover leads to a 26.1% discrepancy—also evident in <i>pseudo</i> TROPOMI OSSEs—highlighting the need for complementary ground-based monitoring strategies. …”
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A synthesis of freshwater forested wetland soil organic carbon storage by Yadav Sapkota, Jacob F. Berkowitz, Camille L. Stagg, Ryan R. Busby

“…This literature synthesis highlights SOC accounting in freshwater forested wetland carbon pools when estimating carbon stocks and fluxes. Results can be used to improve carbon modeling outcomes, as well as inform regional, national, and global management of wetland carbon resources.…”
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Bayesian multistage factorial analysis for unveiling multi-indicator effects on synergistic carrying capacity of water resource, environment and ecology: A case study of Ordos by Y.Y. Wang, Y.P. Li, G.H. Huang, Z.P. Xu, Y.F. Li

“…The main findings are: (i) the WSCC in Ordos is an overall good status (with the mean value of 0.696) during 2000–2022, evolving from moderate in 2000 to good in 2022; (ii) among all counties, the WSCC value in Hangjin Banner is the highest (0.731) due to abundant per capita water resource, effective pollution control and low reliance on groundwater, and Otuoke Banners has the lowest WSCC value (0.655) because of groundwater overexploitation and scarce natural resources; (iii) the top three indicators affecting the city’s WSCC are urbanization rate (with contribution 58.4%), industrial wastewater treatment operating expenses (26.0%), and wetland coverage (11.1%). The findings reflect the spatial–temporal variation of the city’s WSCC and reveal the main indicators affecting WSCC, which can further provide useful information to synergistically manage water resource, environment and ecology and to support the regional sustainable development.…”
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A random-forest-derived 35-year snow phenology record reveals climate trends in the Yukon River Basin by C. G. Pan, K. Lasko, S. P. Griffin, J. S. Kimball, J. Du, T. G. Meehan, P. B. Kirchner

“…<p>This study presents a 35-year snow phenology record for the Yukon River Basin (YRB), developed using a random forest (RF) model at a 3.125 km resolution, capturing detailed trends in snowmelt onset and snow-off. …”
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Women Suffered More Than Men Both During and After the COVID‐19 Pandemic—A Cross‐Sectional Study Among 29,079 Patients With Type 2 Diabetes by Grethe Åstrøm Ueland, Tony Ernes, Tone Vonheim Madsen, Sverre Sandberg, Bjørn Olav Åsvold, Karianne Fjeld Løvaas, John Graham Cooper

“…Method Register study using questionnaires sent electronically to patients with T2D, June 2022. …”
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Country learning on maintaining quality essential health services during COVID-19 in Timor-Leste: a qualitative analysis by Oriane Bodson, Vinay Bothra, Diana Sarakbi, Philippa White, Melissa B Kleine-Bingham, Gregorio Rangel, Treasa Kelleher, Nana Afriyie Mensah Abrampah, Matthew Neilson, Helder M de Carvalho, Feliciano da C A Pinto, Shamsuzzoha Babar Syed

“…The framework method was used to thematically examine the factors impacting quality EHS in TLS.Setting National, municipal, facility levels in Baucau, Dili and Ermera municipalities in TLS.Results Based on the TLS National Health Statistics Reports, a reduction in outpatient, emergency department and primary care service delivery visits was observed in 2020 when compared with 2019. …”
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Spatial variation in time to diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis in Bihar, India by Emily S. Nightingale, Joy Bindroo, Pushkar Dubey, Khushbu Priyamvada, Aritra Das, Caryn Bern, Sridhar Srikantiah, Ashok Kumar, Mary M. Cameron, Tim C. D. Lucas, Sadhana Sharma, Graham F. Medley, Oliver J. Brady

“…Methods The spatial distribution of time to diagnosis was explored using a Bayesian hierarchical model fit to 4270 geo-located cases notified between January 2018 and July 2019 through routine surveillance. …”
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Fusing multiplatform topo-bathymetric point clouds based on a pseudo-grid model: A case study around Ganquan Island, South China sea by Fanlin Yang, Xiaolin Yu, Xiankun Wang, Xiaozheng Mai, Chunxiao Wang, Anxiu Yang, Dianpeng Su

“…High-quality, full-coverage topographic bathymetric data is crucial for marine economic development and ecological environment protection. …”
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Absolute Vicarious Calibration, Extended PICS (EPICS) Based De-Trending and Validation of Hyperspectral Hyperion, DESIS, and EMIT by Harshitha Monali Adrija, Larry Leigh, Morakot Kaewmanee, Dinithi Siriwardana Pathiranage, Juliana Fajardo Rueda, David Aaron, Cibele Teixeira Pinto

“…Also, this work adds two other hyperspectral sensors, DLR Earth Sensing Imaging Spectrometer (DESIS) and Earth Surface mineral Dust Source Investigation instrument (EMIT), to maintain temporal continuity and enhance spatial coverage along with spectral resolution. The study established a robust approach for calibrating Hyperion using DESIS and EMIT. …”
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Certification of a pharmacopoeial reference standard for potency testing of recombinant interferon α-2b by L. A. Gaiderova, Yu. N. Lebedeva, T. N. Lobanova, E. K. Lipatova, R. A. Volkova, O. V. Fadeikina

“…Therefore, the quality of interferons should be assessed using pharmacopoeial reference standards (RSs) certified using ISs (if available).AIM. …”
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Measles outbreak investigation in Buah health district, Grand Kru County, Liberia, February-April 2020 by Francis Bobway, Faith Tina Whesseh, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Obafemi Joseph Babalola, Jimmy Lawubah, Himiede Wede Seysay, Lily Sanvee-Blebo, Boye Nuyelleh, Maame Amo-Addae

“…We conducted an active case search using the outbreak case definition and interviewed affected persons and caretakers using the case investigation forms. …”
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Penggunaan Data Sistem Lahan Skala 1 : 50.000 untuk Pemetaan Rawan Longsor di Kabupaten Majalengka by Rastika Widiastuti, Muhammad Qabus Abid Khairullah, Mangapul Parlindungan Tambunan, Muhammad Sufwandika Wijaya

“…This indicates that land system data can be used as an alternative in landslide susceptibility mapping, especially for areas with extensive coverage or on a smaller scale.   …”
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