High genetic gains in wood volume and fecundity can be both achieved by direct selection in half-sib families of Pinus yunnanensis Franch by Chengjie Gao, Zhongmu Li, Jin Li, Kai Cui

“…These findings provide a valuable foundation for refining P. yunnanensis breeding strategies that meet the dual demands of economic utility and environmental adaptation in a changing climate.…”
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Soviet Politics and Diplomacy in the Far East: Strategies and Alliances on the Eve of and During World War II by Yu. A. Dubinin

“…This phase also witnessed the 1929 conflict on the Chinese Eastern Railway and culminated in the reestablishment of Sino-Soviet relations, all set against the backdrop of escalating Japanese aggression in Northeastern China (Manchuria). This phase demanded adroit diplomacy balancing strength and strategic statecraft.2.    …”
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Optimization of energy output from PVT-PCM systems with emerging metal-organic frameworks phase change materials by Bourhan Tashtoush, Malak Al Ghadi

“…Existing literature has largely overlooked the challenge of providing continuous electrical and thermal energy solely through solar power, especially in rural areas with diverse energy demands. The current study investigated two configurations of photovoltaic thermal-phase change material systems: system A, which features water-based thermal collector tubes positioned above the phase change material layer, and system B, which has tubes situated below the phase change material layer. …”
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Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among sexually active men in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys by Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe

“…Background Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant global health challenge, demanding attention and intervention. Despite many STIs being manageable, their asymptomatic nature poses a formidable threat to both mental and physical well-being. …”
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Characteristics of Slovenian Adults in Community-Based Whole-Food Plant-Based Lifestyle Program by Boštjan Jakše, Barbara Jakše, Stanislav Pinter, Jernej Pajek, Nataša Fidler Mis

“…Adopting a plant-based diet (PBD) and lifestyle is healthy, sustainable, and increasingly popular, while also demanding. Individuals might face challenges to maintain this lifestyle. …”
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Iconography of abnormal non-neuronal cells in pediatric focal cortical dysplasia type IIb and tuberous sclerosis complex by Joyce Zhang, Deneen Argueta, Xiaoping Tong, Harry V. Vinters, Gary W. Mathern, Carlos Cepeda

“…., to buffer K+ ions and neurotransmitters, while those with more neuronal properties, may represent a metabolic burden due to high energy demands but inability to receive or transmit electric signals. …”
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Learning by making – student-made models and creative projects for medical education: systematic review with qualitative synthesis by Tan Yong Yi, Panwar Shreyans, Ranganath Vallabhajosyula

“…Faculty mentorship and group learning amongst peers facilitate these processes, although challenges such as high task demands, cognitive and emotional intensiveness, and mismatch with students; professional identities remain. …”
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Exploring gender-based disparities in emotional distress among university level athletes by Sohom Saha, Farjana Akter Boby, Arnav Sharma, Sourav Ganguly, Kautilya Upadhyay, Awesh Khati, Dev Karan Singh, Kamal Dhoni, Debajit Karmakar

“…Volleyball's individual performance components may increase stress for male athletes, while basketball's physical demands might elevate depression levels among females. …”
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Proposed framework for the integration of refractive error services into the eye health ecosystem in Kenya via social enterprise by Shadrack Muma, Kovin Shunmugam Naidoo, Rekha Hansraj

“…Abstract The global burden of uncorrected refractive error demands for adoption of different approaches inclined towards scaling effective refractive error coverage. …”
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AI augmented edge and fog computing for Internet of Health Things (IoHT) by Deepika Rajagopal, Pradeep Kumar Thimma Subramanian

“…This study aims to examine future and existing fog and edge computing architectures and methods that have been augmented with artificial intelligence (AI) for use in healthcare applications, as well as defining the demands and challenges of incorporating fog and edge computing technology in IoHT, thereby helping healthcare professionals and technicians identify the relevant technologies required based on their need for developing IoHT frameworks for remote healthcare. …”
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Optimized Identification of Sentence-Level Multiclass Events on Urdu-Language-Text Using Machine Learning Techniques by Somia Ali, Uzma Jamil, Muhammad Younas, Bushra Zafar, Muhammad Kashif Hanif

“…Long-text classification has demanded more effort than short-text classification due to its expansive vocabulary, information redundancy, and noise. …”
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Aplicación de una herramienta avanzada de análisis de datos en el entorno de la construcción = Application of advanced data analysis tool in building environment. by Arrate Hernández-Arizaga, Ana Picallo-Pérez, José María Sala-Lizarraga

“…The thermal facility supplies the DHW, and heating demands of a residential building, consisting of 26 social dwelling units and located at Durango (northern Spain). …”
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NIH funding for the pediatric surgeon-scientist: An analysis of current trends by Colton D. Wayne, MD, Zachary Dumbauld, BS, Ethan Mills, BS, Diana L. Farmer, MD, Gail E. Besner, MD

“…Given increasing clinical demands, we sought to analyze the current state of NIH funding for pediatric surgeon-scientists. …”
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From awareness to action: investigating the impact of big-five teamwork model awareness on rationing of nursing care and patient-centered care by Heba Mohamed Al-Anwer Ali Ashour, Ebtsam Aly Omer Abou Hashish, Nadia Hassan Ali Awad

“…However, the significant demands on their time and resources often lead to the rationing or omission of essential nursing care activities, undermining patient outcomes. …”
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Risk of Dementia and Its Associated Factors Among the Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Attending a Tertiary Cardiac Hospital of Dhaka City: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Fardina Rahman Omi, Lingkan Barua, Palash Chandra Banik, Syed Mosfiqur Rahman, Mithila Faruque

“…Conclusion A substantial proportion of patients with CAD had a future risk of dementia which demands an urgent risk reduction strategy in Bangladesh. …”
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Revisiting teacher educators' training in Ethiopia: Implications for a new approach to curriculum development by Haftu Hindeya Gebremeskel, Ahmed Yibrie Ahmed, Dawit Asrat Getahun, Meskerem Lechissa Debele, Dawit Tibebu, Dereje Taye Wondem

“…The obtained results in general show a clear gap in the general pedagogical knowledge and skills, pedagogical content knowledge, and instructional technology that demanded the need of following the framework that integrates technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge for the development of new curricula. …”
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STUDY OF COMPATIBILITY OF METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES OF HIGH-LEVEL PROTOCOLS AND ERROR-CORRECTING CODES by Vladyslav Sharov, Olena Nikulina

“…Since the year 2000, the fields of error-correction codes and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have undergone significant advancements driven by technological demands for higher reliability and security in communication systems. …”
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DFAST_QC: quality assessment and taxonomic identification tool for prokaryotic Genomes by Mohamed Elmanzalawi, Takatomo Fujisawa, Hiroshi Mori, Yasukazu Nakamura, Yasuhiro Tanizawa

“…There is a need for more efficient, user-friendly solutions that can handle diverse datasets and provide accurate results with minimal computational demands. This work aimed to address these challenges by introducing a novel tool that enhances taxonomic accuracy, offers a user-friendly interface, and supports large-scale analyses. …”
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Patterns of psychiatric healthcare use during pandemic times among boys and girls with pre-existing diagnoses: a Norwegian nationwide primary and specialist healthcare registry stu... by Ingunn Olea Lund, Pia Jensen, Christian Madsen, Lars Johan Hauge, Alexandra Havdahl, Anne Reneflot, Ragnhild Brandlistuen, Helga Ask

“…Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic introduced complexities that were likely more demanding for some groups, such as children and adolescents, and especially those with pre-existing mental health diagnoses. …”
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Ambulatory Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy in Quebec: The Hôpital Charles LeMoyne Experience in 1996 by Laurent Delorme, Charles Frenette, Isabelle Le Corre, Julie Duchesne, Carole Delorme, Pauline Plourde

“…Hospitals that want to relieve pressure on emergency rooms and hospital bed demands should create facilities for both types of patients. …”
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