Lake Water Storage and Long-Term Variation of Nganga Rinco on the Tibetan Plateau Revealed by ICESat-2 and Satellite Imagery by Yunmei Li, Qianqian Chen, Shiqiang Zhang, Yuanzheng Cui, Chang Huang

“…Bathymetry in dynamic regions offers higher spatial resolution and more precise elevation data compared to the SRTM DEM. When compared to <italic>in situ</italic> bathymetry, the derived bathymetry showed an average error of 3.64 m, with errors concentrated in deeper regions. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the dispensing of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in Ireland: A population based study by Peter M. Barrett, Fionn P. Daly, Mengyang Zhang, Aislinn O'Reilly, Patricia Heckmann, Paula Tierney, Deirdre Murray, Maeve Mullooly, Kathleen Bennett

“…Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic had considerable implications for cancer related care. This study aimed to examine its impact on the dispensing of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in Ireland. …”
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Reviewing Mangrove Degradation, Conservation, and Restoration: A Sustainability Nexus Assessment on Myanmar Using the DPSIR Framework by Lwin Thuzar Nyein, Daniel Karthe, Lukas Giessen, Mukand Singh Babel, Carsten Schusser

“…However, the regional patterns of crop production, firewood, and charcoal consumption have remained stable during the recent past. Further ground data measurements are still necessary to identify the primary factors causing mangrove degradation in Myanmar. …”
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A network medicine approach to investigating ME/CFS pathogenesis in severely ill patients: a pilot study by Li-Yuan Hung, Chan-Shuo Wu, Chia-Jung Chang, Peng Li, Kimberly Hicks, Joshua J. Dibble, Braxton Morrison, Chimere L. Smith, Ronald W. Davis, Wenzhong Xiao

“…This module demonstrated significant overlap with genes implicated in fatigue, cognitive disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Key Competencies of Built Environment Professionals for Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions in the Ghanaian Construction Industry by Kofi Agyekum, Kezia Nana Yaa Serwaa Sackey, Felix Esahe Addoh, Hayford Pittri, John Sosu, Frederick Owusu Danso

“…The questions were developed based on a review of the related literature. The data collected was analyzed using one-sample <i>t</i>-tests, multiple linear regression, and ANOVA to assess the significance and impact of the identified competencies on sustainability outcomes. …”
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Incorporating face-to-face and online learning features to propose blended learning framework for Post-COVID classrooms in India by Md. Tauseef Qamar, Abdullah Malik, Juhi Yasmeen, Mohd. Sadiqe, Mohd Ajmal

“…Design/methodology/approach – An online survey was conducted with 451 students from both public and private universities in India. The data were analyzed using factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis, followed by multiple regression to test the hypotheses. …”
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Are Children’s Externalizing and Internalizing Behaviours at 5 Years Predicted by Maternal Perinatal Depression Trajectory Profiles? by Stefan Kurbatfinski, Henry Ntanda, Jackson Mullin, Deborah Dewey, Brenda M. Y. Leung, Nicole Letourneau

“…Overlooking mothers with subclinical depressive symptoms could have implications for their children’s behavioural/mental health.…”
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Determinants of Health and Performance in Wildland Firefighters: A Narrative Review by Fabio García-Heras, Jorge Gutiérrez-Arroyo, Juan Rodríguez-Medina, Belén Carballo-Leyenda, Pilar Sánchez-Collado, Gerardo Villa-Vicente, Jose A. Rodríguez-Marroyo

“…Methods: A narrative review was performed, synthesizing data from diverse sources. The analysis centered on studies addressing the physiological, environmental, and psychological aspects of WFF performance. …”
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Toward a Secure 5G-Enabled Internet of Things: A Survey on Requirements, Privacy, Security, Challenges, and Opportunities by Shams Forruque Ahmed, Md. Sakib Bin Alam, Shaila Afrin, Sabiha Jannat Rafa, Samanta Binte Taher, Maliha Kabir, S. M. Muyeen, Amir H. Gandomi

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Seasonal variation and key factors influencing evapotranspiration partitioning in alpine ecosystems of the Qinghai Lake Basin by Wenyang Cao, Yao Wu, Jiayin Liu, Yuan Yuan, Cicheng Zhang, Shaojie Zhao, Pei Wang

“…The model’s effectiveness was validated by its consistency with observed energy fluxes, ground surface temperature, and the transpiration fraction of evapotranspiration (T/ET) derived from isotope methods, the underlying water use efficiency (uWUE) approach, and remote sensing data. Results show that T/ET ratios vary minimally from year to year, peaking in July or August and reaching their lowest in January. …”
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Molecular characterization of Neospora caninum major antigens NcSAG1 and NcSRS2 by Soledad Echeverría, Federico Carrión, Martín Soñora, Andrés Cabrera, Carlos Robello

“…These proteins are implicated in parasite adhesion to and invasion of host cells, immune response modulation and structural roles in the cyst wall. …”
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Early smoking and its impact on cardio-cerebrovascular diseases in patients with chronic kidney disease: a nationwide population-based study by Sehyun Jung, Kyungdo Han, Seong Geun Kim, Semin Cho, Hyuk Huh, Jung Hun Koh, Jeongmin Cho, Minsang Kim, Min Woo Kang, Eunjeong Kang, Sehoon Park, Yaerim Kim, Kwon Wook Joo, Dong Ki Kim, Soojin Lee

“…Abstract Objective Smoking is a leading preventable cause of disease and death worldwide, with severe implications for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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A taxonomy of blockchain technology application and adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises by Deepak Kumar, B. V. Phani, Naveen Chilamkurti, Suman Saurabh, Vanessa Ratten

“…Blockchain represents a decentralized and distributed ledger system that ensures data transparency, security, and immutability. This unique set of attributes has garnered attention from various sectors, ranging from finance and healthcare to supply chain and beyond. …”
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Effects of Three Sessions of Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release on Pain, Balance, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain (A Regional Interdependence M... by soheil hejazi yekta, kazem malmir, Sara Fereydounnia, Khadijeh Otadi, Fatemeh Ehteshami

“…Potential implications for clinical practice and future research will be discussed, and the limitations of the study will also be considered.…”
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Autism-like phenotype across the lifespan of Shank3B-mutant mice of both sexes by Jakub Szabó, Johan Filo, Rebeka Démuthová, Emese Renczés, Veronika Borbélyová, Daniela Ostatníková, Peter Celec

“…The mechanisms underlying these partially sex-specific effects should be the subject of further research with potential translational implications.…”
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Conformational Propensities of a DNA Hairpin with a Stem Sequence from the c-MYC Promoter by Arees Garabet, Iztok Prislan, Nataša Poklar Ulrih, James W. Wells, Tigran V. Chalikian

“…The results have implications for the modulation of such transitions as a means of therapeutic intervention.…”
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Beyond the Drafting Table; Women’s Journey in Architecture as a STEM Career by Francis O. Okeke, Chinelo A. Ozigbo, Emeka J. Mba, Ikechukwu W. Ozigbo, Peter I. Oforji, Rosemary C. Nnaemeka-Okeke, Chioma A. Okeke, Shuang Guo, Benignus U. Ugwu

“…Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 137 respondents through structured questionnaires, representing a 97.93% response rate. …”
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Doctor-patient communication in obesity disease - the perspective of Polish primary care physicians by Iwona Drozdowska, Antonina Doroszewska, Tomasz Pasierski

“…Methods The objective of the study was to examine the knowledge, self-assessment, experiences and perceptions of primary care doctors in Poland with regard to the communication and management of obesity. The data were collected via computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI). …”
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Is exposure to cement dust and heavy metals associated with reduced pulmonary function? A cross-sectional study among cement factory workers in Türkiye by Mustafa Necmi Ilhan, Sultan Pinar Cetintepe, Osman Burak Demirbas, Bilginer Dinke

“…Inclusion criteria were more than 70% work history in the cement industry and exclusion of pre-existing respiratory disease and missing data from the participants.Interventions Not applicable.Primary and secondary outcome measures Pulmonary function tests (forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), FEV1/FVC and peak expiratory flow (PEF)) and urinary, cadmium and blood lead concentrations were measured. …”
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Assessment of large language models’ performances and hallucinations for Chinese postgraduate medical entrance examination by Hongfei Ye, Jian Xu, Danqing Huang, Meng Xie, Jinming Guo, Junrui Yang, Haiwei Bao, Mingzhi Zhang, Ce Zheng

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