Feasibility of automating the determination of changes in forest areas using satellite images (Case Study: Central Alborz protected area) by Amir Satari Rad, Behzad Rayegani, Ali Jahani, Hamid Goshtasb Meigooni

“…The main goal of this research is to identify the thresholds and apply them to the NDVI vegetation index images in MODIS sensors and automatic monitoring of forest areas.Materials and MethodsThis research was conducted in the Central Alborz protected area with an area of more than 398 thousand hectares and very rich vegetation with more than 1100 plant species. …”
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Exploring animal enclosures and parasite interactions in Germany by Christopher Sander, Niko Balkenhol, Stephan Neumann

“…Three hundred and sixty fecal samples (54.46 %) tested positive for parasites using flotation and sedimentation methods. …”
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The influence of UV-visible light, microwave radiation, argon laser, and heating and aging processes on silicone oil utilized as intravitreal implants: Experimental exposure with c... by Rami Al-Dwairi, Ahmad A Ahmad, Abdelwahab Aleshawi, Qais M Al-Bataineh, Areen Bani-Salameh, Ihsan A Aljarrah, Seren Al Beiruti, Abdulrawof Alhabachi

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Unused pharmaceutical ophthalmic SO samples and four explanted SO samples from previously vitrectomized patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment were analyzed. …”
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Prevalence of Blastocystis hominis in Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Kirkuk City, Iraq by Abeer Omer Ahmed, Abeer Abbas Ali, Hayder Jaleel Mardan

“…About residence, 16 were rural residences in the TIIDM group and 23 urban samples in the control group. About autoimmune, 14 samples of diabetic patients infected with another autoimmune disease and 20 samples were not infected in the control group. …”
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DNAzyme-based colorimetric biosensor for rapid detection of Shigella flexneri by Manikandan Murugan, Elangovan Saranya, Mohandass Ramya

“…As a result, there is a need for accurate and rapid diagnostics in food and water samples. The experimental methods involved modifying S. flexneri-specific HGD-aptamer and employing single-walled carbon nanotubes to develop a colorimetric detection assay exploiting DNAzyme. …”
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Image registration for accurate electrode deformation analysis in operando microscopy of battery materials by Tianxiao Sun, Robert Peng, Wenlong Li, Yijin Liu

“…This enables us to observe and quantify the evolving mechanical responses of the electrodes, offering deeper insights into battery degradation. Together, these methods ensure more accurate image analysis and enhance our understanding of the chemomechanical interplay in battery performance and longevity.…”
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Assessing Overheating Risks in Moderately Insulated Irish Social Housing: Analysis of Building Energy Ratings and Indoor Temperature Profiles by Fahimehsadat Sajadirad, Richard O’Hegarty, Oliver Kinnane

“…First it further strengthens existing literature which questions the appropriateness of static methods. Secondly, it shows that the risk of overheating in moderately insulated buildings in this sample set is minimal.…”
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Evaluation of the Relationship between CD44 Expression and Gleason Grade among Prostate Adenocarcinoma and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Joben Kianparsa, Masood Soltanipur, Mohammadreza Jalali Nadoushan

“… Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the expression of cluster of differentiation 44 (CD44) in prostate adenocarcinoma (PAC) compared to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to address the need for biomarkers that can aid in grading classification and prognosis. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the CD44 expression in the tissue samples of the PAC and BPH was examined with hematoxylin and eosin and immunohistochemistry methods. …”
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mecA and PVL genes in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from clinical specimens: a cross-sectional hospital based study from Nepal by Sirjana Adhikari, Supriya Sharma, Sanjib Adhikari, Sanjit Shrestha, Dwij Raj Bhatta

“…Each sample underwent conventional cultural methods for bacterial isolates identification. …”
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A comparison of protocols for high-throughput weeds mapping by Joaquin J. Casanova, Nicolas T. Bergmann, Jessica E.R. Kalin, Garett C. Heineck, Ian C. Burke

“…Increasing herbicide resistance in the US demands novel approaches to integrated weed management, including targeted chemical use and non-chemical methods. More targeted chemical applications and non-chemical alternative methods help expose weeds to multiple modes of action, decreasing the formation of resistant populations. …”
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Adenosine A1 Receptor Deficiency Aggravates Extracellular Matrix Accumulation in Diabetic Nephropathy through Disturbance of Peritubular Microenvironment by Dongli Tian, Jiaying Li, Linfeng Zou, Min Lin, Xiaoxiao Shi, Yuting Hu, Jiaxin Lang, Lubin Xu, Wenling Ye, Xuemei Li, Limeng Chen

“…In this study, we aimed to explore the role of A1AR in the fibrosis progression of DN. Methods. We collected DN patients’ samples and established a streptozotocin-induced diabetes model in wild-type (WT) and A1AR-deficient (A1AR-/-) mice. …”
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Emerging malaria in Indonesia: An overview of Plasmodium knowlesi infections by Nisa Fauziah, Karomahul Malaya Jati, Fedri Ruluwedrata Rinawan, Naufal Fakhri Nugraha, Bachti Alisjahbana, Jontari Hutagalung

“…Individuals working outdoors were not significantly more protected compared to those working indoors (p-value of 0.116, OR = 0.15, 95 % CI: 0.02–1.49). …”
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Application of four molecular markers for breeding peach aphid (Myzus persicae Sülzer) resistance by CHEN Xuejia, LIU Mingjie, WU Jinlong, WANG Xinwei, CHEN Changwen, LI Yong, WANG Lirong

“…For each plant in the surveyed population, tender leaves were sampled, and genomic DNA was extracted via the Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide (CTAB) method. …”
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Understanding Committed Leftists in the United States Right Before the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election by Grace Flores-Robles, Alix Alto, Kyle Anderson, Jordan Wylie, Levi Satter, Ana P. Gantman

“…We combined quantitative and qualitative methods to compare identification and beliefs of U.S. …”
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Neospora caninum Infection in Cattle in the Province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad, Southwest of Iran: Seroprevalence and Molecular Assessment by Atefeh Darijani, Nasir Arefkhah, Sepehr Shahriarirad, Sina Zoghi, Mehdi Namavari, Abdolali Moshfe, Marzieh Zaraei, Bahador Sarkari

“…Even though Neospora infection was more common in females and in five-year-old cattle by serology and molecular methods, yet there was no statistically significant difference between age, sex, and Neospora infection in both molecular and serological methods (p>0.05). …”
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Information Anxiety: A Phenomenon Experienced by Final Year Students During the Preparation of Their Thesis by Salsabila Dinda Riftianti, Heriyanto Heriyanto, Yanuar Yoga Prasetyawan

“…Objective: This research tries to bring back the topic of information anxiety within the scope of Library and Information Science, especially in the context of education in higher education. Methods: The population in this study were final year students of one faculty at Diponegoro University class of 2018 with a population of 730 students and a sample size of 251 samples calculated using the Isaac and Michael formula with a significance level of 5%. …”
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Functional analysis of school refusal: An exploratory study in the Indian context by Arun Singh Yadav, Kiragasur Madegowda Rajendra, Lakshmi Sravanti, John Vijay Sagar Kommu, Shekhar Seshadri, Satish Chandra Girimaji

“…The sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the sample were studied using frequency analysis and central tendencies. …”
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Exploring skills acquisition differences in leather work among technical university students in Ghana: The case of Tamale Technical University by Mohammed Seini Issah, Essel Harry Barton, Akosua Tachie-Menson

“…Factors such as instructional methods and gender-specific learning preferences were explored. …”
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A study of the effect of sports participation on married youth’s fertility intentions - chain mediation based on marital and family functioning by Li Lin, Xinze Li, Cen Cong

“…By integrating Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and Family Systems Theory (FST), the study hypothesizes that sports participation enhances fertility intentions through mediation by marital and family functioning.MethodsA sample of 1,087 valid cases was analyzed using probit regression and structural equation modeling.ResultsThe results indicate that each one-unit increase in sports participation is associated with a 0.048 higher probability of intending to have a child. …”
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How Do Different Generations Communicate on Social Media? A Comparative Analysis of Language Styles, Emoji Usage, and Visual Elements by Inamul Azad, Sugandha Chhibber, Azra Tajhizi

“…The sample included posts from four generational cohorts: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. …”
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