Comparative effectiveness of small bowel decompression methods in patients with benign small bowel obstruction: results of a multicenter non-randomized controlled retrospective stu... by B. V. Sigua, A. E. Demko, S. V. Petrov, V. А. Samarcev, A. A. Zavrazhnov, P. A. Kotkov, I. A. Solov’ev, E. V. Nishnevich, I. V. Mikhin, I. Ia. Bondarevskiy, A. V. Glebova, M. P. Kuznetsova, A. A. Kurkov, V. P. Zemlyanoy

“…No effect of nasointestinal intubation on the frequency and structure of non-lethal complications was found, which couldn’t be said about postoperative mortality, which was the highest in the group of patients with long intestinal tubes. …”
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Development of a zoonotic influenza distribution assessment and ranking system (ZIDAR): Technical application in Nepal to support cross-sectoral risk-based surveillance by Adam Charette-Castonguay, Dipendra Gautam, Binay Shrestha, Hemant Chandra Ojha, Barun Kumar Sharma, Mukul Upadhayaya, Sujan Rana, Roshika Shrestha, Lok Bandu Chaudhary, Bhawana Kandel, Rudra Prasad Marasini, Sharmila Chapagain, Tulsi Ram Gompo, Surendra Karki, Apsara Poudel, Saugat Shrestha, Avinash Sunny Kayastha, Arun Kumar Govindakarnavar, Reuben Samuel, Allison Gocotano, Pushpa Ranjan Wijesinghe, Nilesh Buddha, Edwin Ceniza Salvador, Manish Kakkar, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães

“…This is then followed by a technical phase involving model building, model structure validation, data gathering and assessment of model performance. …”
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Analysis of Roof Deformation Mechanism and Control Measures with Roof Cutting and Pressure Releasing in Gob-Side Entry Retaining by Bing-Jun Sun, Xin-Zhu Hua, Yan Zhang, Jiadi Yin, Kai He, Chengxing Zhao, Yingfu Li

“…The mechanical model of the basic roof fracture structure is established on the basis of key block theory to study the roof breaking mechanism of gob-side entry retaining under roof cutting and pressure relief, and the analytical formula of roof support resistance is derived when the key block of the basic roof is stable. …”
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Enhanced analysis of the genomic diversity of Mycobacterium bovis in Great Britain to aid control of bovine tuberculosis by Prizam Sandhu, Javier Nunez-Garcia, Stefan Berg, Jo Wheeler, James Dale, Paul Upton, Jane Gibbens, R. Glyn Hewinson, Sara H. Downs, Richard J. Ellis, Eleftheria Palkopoulou

“…Based on the observed phylogenetic structure, we present a SNP-based classification system that replaces the genotype scheme that had been used until recently in GB. …”
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Refining satellite laser altimetry geolocation through full-waveform radiative transfer modeling and matching by Ameni Mkaouar, David Shean, Tiangyang Yin, Christopher S.R. Neigh, Rodrigo Vieira Leite, Paul M. Montesano, Abdelaziz Kallel, Jean-Phillipe Gastellu-Etchegorry

“…These advances support spaceborne data fusion through precise integration of vertical vegetation structure profiles from laser altimetry with horizontal vegetation structure of canopy and ground surface topography.…”
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Reproductive modes in populations of late-acting self-incompatible and self-compatible polyploid Ludwigia grandiflora subsp. hexapetala in western Europe by Stoeckel, Solenn, Becheler, Ronan, Portillo-Lemus, Luis, Harang, Marilyne, Besnard, Anne-Laure, Lassalle, Gilles, Causse-Védrines, Romain, Michon-Coudouel, Sophie, Park, Daniel J., Pope, Bernard J., Petit, Eric J., Barloy, Dominique

“…It shapes genetic diversity and its structure over time and space, which can be used to infer reproductive modes. …”
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The Effects of Microplastics and Heavy Metals Individually and in Combination on the Growth of Water Spinach (<i>Ipomoea aquatic</i>) and Rhizosphere Microorganisms by Jing-Yi Wang, Meng Wang, Jian-Wei Shi, B. Larry Li, Ling Liu, Peng-Fei Duan, Zhao-Jin Chen

“…A strong correlation was observed between microbial community structure (both bacterial and fungal), soil physicochemical properties, and plant growth. …”
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The <i>Cordyceps</i> Genus as a Potential Source of Bioactive Compounds for Adjuvant Cancer Therapy: A Network Pharmacology Approach by Jose Luis Gonzalez-Llerena, Daniela Treviño-Almaguer, Jesus Alejandro Leal-Mendez, Gael Garcia-Valdez, Arely Guadalupe Balderas-Moreno, Michel Stéphane Heya, Isaias Balderas-Renteria, María del Rayo Camacho-Corona, Bryan Alejandro Espinosa-Rodriguez

“…<b>Conclusions:</b><i>Cordyceps</i> extracts contain structurally diverse metabolites capable of modulating multiple cancer-relevant molecular targets, providing a robust foundation for their development into multitarget anticancer therapies. …”
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The blueprint for survival: the blue dasher dragonfly as a model for urban adaptation by Ethan R. Tolman, Ellie Gamett, Christopher D. Beatty, Aaron Goodman, Brittney Hahn, Christian Benischek, Gracie Castillo, Ethan Derderian, Santiago Fernandez-Juarez, Ben Gallafent, James Jenson, Dick Jordan, Magnolia Schneider, Roberto Salazar, Towako Tamano, Maleah Wei, Jacob Idec, Rob Guralnick, Jessica L. Ware, Manpreet K. Kohli

“…The biology, distribution, population structure, and molecular adaptations enabling certain species to thrive in human-altered habitats are not well understood. …”
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Experiences, perceptions and attitudes on providing advice on physical activity to patients with chronic ischaemic heart disease: a qualitative study in general practitioners in Ge... by Norbert Donner-Banzhoff, Rik Crutzen, Sabrina Kastaun, Verena Leve, Stefan Wilm, Alicia Prinz, Sabrina Hoppe

“…Audio-recorded data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using a content structuring procedure (deductive and inductive approach). …”
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Diverse approach for the evaluation of antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxicity properties: Plant-mediated synthesis of AgO, ZnO and AgO-ZnO bimetallic nanoparticles using Theo... by Paramanna Poojari, Manisha Mirjankar, Anjana Gaddigal, Parashuram Shivappa, Madhu Ganeshkar, Praveen Huyilagola, Kirankumar Irannanavar, Premakshi Goder, Chandrappa Kamanavalli

“…XRD analysis showed that AgO, ZnO NPs, and AgO-ZnO BNPs have a face-centered cubic (FCC) and hexagonal Wurtzite structure, respectively. FESEM and HRTEM results revealed the structure and morphology of synthesized nanoparticles. …”
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Development and test of digital twin simulation platform of “support-surrounding rock” based on dip effect by Panshi XIE, Yingyi ZHANG, Yongping WU, Yuqian DU, Hang YANG, Baofa HUANG, Weidian LIN, Leilei YI, Hui XU, Chun FENG

“…The stability of the whole structure and the reliability of the performance of the three-dimensional large-scale simulation experiment platform were determined, and the practicability and accuracy of the twin system were also determined. …”
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Freeze-thaw carry-over effect promotes decomposition of recalcitrant carbon in peatlands by nitrogen limitation by Jiawen Yan, Lianxi Sheng, Xiaofei Yu, Shanshan Ding, Yongen Min, Hongyan Shen, Yuanchun Zou

“…The N functional groups and availability, bacterial community’s structure, succession and metabolic function, and carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) were determined at 0–30 cm (topsoil) and 30–60 cm (subsoil) employing synchrotron radiation X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) and metagenomic sequencing technologies. …”
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Robust Image Population Based Stain Color Normalization: How Many Reference Slides Are Enough? by Jose L. Agraz, Caleb M. Grenko, Andrew A. Chen, Angela N. Viaene, MacLean D. Nasrallah, Sarthak Pati, Tahsin Kurc, Joel Saltz, Michael D. Feldman, Hamed Akbari, Parth Sharma, Russell T. Shinohara, Spyridon Bakas

“…Histopathologic evaluation of Hematoxylin &amp; Eosin (H&amp;E) stained slides is essential for disease diagnosis, revealing tissue morphology, structure, and cellular composition. Variations in staining protocols and equipment result in images with color nonconformity. …”
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Craniofacial, Dental, and Upper Airway Morphologic features of Severely Obese Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Liang Xia, Wenxin Jiang, Kan Yao, Hongxia Sun, Xiaofeng Lu, Wenwen Yu

“…A complex interplay exists between OSA, craniofacial morphology, and airway structure. Clinical Relevance: Craniofacial and dental features are consistent in severe obese OSA patients, suggesting that obesity-related fat accumulation has a greater impact on respiratory function than skeletal structure or dental alignment.…”
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Jet forming of Al/PTFE-W/Cu double-layer liner considering reactivity and damage to medium-thick concrete target by Enling Tang, Peng Liu, Ruizhi Wang, Mengzhou Chang, Yafei Han, Chuang Chen, Kai Guo, Liping He

“…Therefore, in order to seek the liner structure with the respective advantages of metal and reactive material, it has become a new direction to improve the damage ability of warhead. …”
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Breaking Barriers in Orthodontics: An Experimental Study on How Stabilization Discs Improve Mini-Implant Outcomes by Tinela Panaite, Cristian Liviu Romanec, Mihnea Iacob, Carina Balcos, Carmen Savin, Nicolae Daniel Olteanu, Raluca-Maria Vieriu, Chehab Alice, Irina Nicoleta Zetu

“…The disc features a flat structure with four prongs and is crafted from biocompatible materials such as titanium or stainless steel. …”
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Graphene direct growth by microwave PECVD on h-BN films deposited by reactive HIPIMS by Šarūnas Meškinis, Šarūnas Jankauskas, Andrius Vasiliauskas, Vytautas Stankus, Asta Guobienė, Kipras Lukoševičius, Augmantas Jasutis, Rimantas Gudaitis

“…The effects of h-BN interlayer composition and thickness on the graphene structure, morphology, and electronic properties were investigated using Raman scattering spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and conductive atomic force microscopy. …”
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Ambient temperature catalyzed air-oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural via ternary metal and oxygen vacancies by Yunlei Zhang, Yiran Liu, Qinghua Xia, Yao Chen, Lingzhao Kong, Xingchen Yan, Wen Guan, Jianming Pan

“…Theoretical calculation and catalytic performance study clarified the structure–activity relationship. It was found that the ternary metal and oxygen vacancies revealing synergistic enhancement of ambient temperature catalyzed HMF air-oxidation via electronic structure tuning and adsorption intensification. …”
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Chrysoberyl from the Sabatini Volcanic Complex (Latium, Italy): chemical and petrological peculiarities by G. Illuminati, S. Musetti, F. Bellatreccia, C. Biagioni, C. Biagioni, E. Caprilli, A. Rabiee, M. E. Ciriotti

“…The study of this occurrence provides insight into the partitioning of Fe into the Al(2) site and the role of Fe-to-Al substitution in the anisotropic chemical expansion of the structure. The differences between this occurrence and those reported in the literature are discussed, proposing a new metasomatic genesis for this anomalous chrysoberyl occurrence to explain the observed textural, chemical, and mineralogical evidence.…”
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