Geometric Feature Characterization of Apple Trees from 3D LiDAR Point Cloud Data by Md Rejaul Karim, Shahriar Ahmed, Md Nasim Reza, Kyu-Ho Lee, Joonjea Sung, Sun-Ok Chung

“…The sensor-estimated and measured tree heights were 3.05 ± 0.34 m and 3.13 ± 0.33 m, respectively, with a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.08 m, a root mean squared error (RMSE) of 0.09 m, a linear coefficient of determination (r²) of 0.98, a confidence interval (CI) of −0.14 to −0.02 m, and a high concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) of 0.96, indicating strong agreement and high accuracy. …”
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Micro- and ultramorphological features of the leaf cells of Myrtus communis L. as a parameter for the standardization of medicinal plant syrup are the basis for new herbal remedies by V. M. Odyntsova, O. Ye. Matsehorova, S. I. Tertyshnyi, Yu. F. Polkovnikov

“…The aim of the work is to study the morphological and anatomical structure and determine the general diagnostic microscopic features of leaves and the structure of meristem cells of common myrtle. …”
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Cohort retention in a pandemic response study: lessons from the SARS-CoV2 Immunity & Reinfection Evaluation (SIREN) study by Anna Howells, Katie Munro, Sarah Foulkes, Atiya Kamal, Jack Haywood, Sophie Russell, Dominic Sparkes, Erika Aquino, Jennie Evans, Dale Weston, Susan Hopkins, Jasmin Islam, Victoria Hall

“…Abstract Background SIREN is a healthcare worker cohort study aiming to determine COVID-19 incidence, duration of immunity and vaccine effectiveness across 135 NHS organisations in four UK nations. …”
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Adipocyte-derived small extracellular vesicles exacerbate diabetic ischemic heart injury by promoting oxidative stress and mitochondrial-mediated cardiomyocyte apoptosis by Lu Gan, Jianli Zhao, Peng Yao, Theodore A. Christopher, Bernard Lopez, Wayne B. Lau, Walter Koch, Erhe Gao, Xinliang Ma, Yajing Wang

“…Combining in vitro mechanistic investigation and in vivo proof-concept demonstration, we determined the underlying molecular mechanism responsible for diabetic sEV-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis after MI/R. …”
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Chain-mediated effect of physical activity between Chinese language-based L2 motivational self-system and intended effort by Zixia Bu, Yu Liu, Yi Ba, Shan Jiang, Huijuan Liu, Jiyuan Li, Fuqiang Dong, Haohan Yu, Xindi Zhao

“…Abstract The L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS) determines an individual’s motivation in second language learning and influences the learning experience and intended effort. …”
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The Chinese State, Incomplete Proletarianization and Structures of Inequality in Two Epochs by Wu Jieh-min, Mark Selden

“…Indeed, as in many countries, citizenship legally determines access to opportunities for income, welfare, security, education and a range of benefits presided over by the state. …”
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Reconnaissance des indices attentionnels humains par le babouin olive (Papio anubis) by Marie Bourjade, Adrien Meguerditchian, Florence Gaunet

“…Toutefois, la reconnaissance des indices posturaux d’attention intra- ou interspécifiques, celle-là même qui détermine cette flexibilité communicationnelle, peut provenir d’apprentissages sociaux dont les mécanismes restent méconnus. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Cerium Dioxide Nanoparticles on Peritonitis in Rats Induced by Staphylococcus epidermidis Infection by Yan Li, Hongmei Sun, Zhiqi Yin, Xuexi Guo, Jun Yan

“…The total number of leukocytes and the percentage of each type of leukocytes in the peritoneal lavage fluid were determined. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the level of inflammatory factor TNF-α in serum and peritoneal lavage fluid, and myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity in peritoneal tissue was also measured. …”
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Global prevalence of Eimeria species in goats: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Endris A. Ali, Abdul Ghafar, Juan C. Angeles-Hernandez, Muhammad Yaseen, Muhammad Yaseen, Charles G. Gauci, Ian Beveridge, Sandra Baxendell, Abdul Jabbar

“…This study aimed to determine the global prevalence of Eimeria spp. in goats and to identify the possible predictors of heterogeneity among selected studies.MethodsData were retrieved from five databases of major global importance (PubMed, Web of Science, CAB Direct, Scopus, and Google Scholar), with 255 studies published between 1963 and 2022 being included. …”
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Transformative agency of students as a resource to form civic consciousness in education system by M. V. Pevnaya, A. N. Tarasova, D. F. Telepaeva, D. S. Protasov

“…The conditions of the environment of civic participation in the education system largely determine the differences in the subjective value characteristics of high school students and university students, revealing the transformative agency in the development of their civic consciousness.Practical significance. …”
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Elevated D-dimer on admission may predict poor prognosis in childhood influenza associated encephalopathy by Huizhen Wang, Lingkong Zeng, Xingfeng Cheng, Hui Li, Hong Zhang, Yuanmei Shi, Yong Zhang, Changjian Li

“…Abstract To determine the risk factors for poor prognosis of influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE), 56 eligible children with IAE who were treated in the pediatric intensive care unit of Wuhan Children’s Hospital from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected for retrospective analysis and grouped according to poor prognosis or not, and independent risk factors for poor prognosis were found by regression analysis. …”
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Comparison of shortwave radiation dynamics between boreal forest and open peatland pairs in southern and northern Finland by O. Peräkylä, E. Rinne, E. Ezhova, A. Lintunen, A. Lintunen, A. Lohila, A. Lohila, J. Aalto, J. Aalto, M. Aurela, P. Kolari, M. Kulmala

“…<p>Snow cover plays a key role in determining the albedo and thus the shortwave radiation balance of a surface. …”
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Effect of filling materials on reclaimed soil potassium adsorption and desorption in mining area by Kexin JING, Zhoubin DONG, Huaizhi BO, Zhiliang WANG, Shaohao HU, Xinju LI, Xiangyu MIN

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and specific surface and porosity analyzer (BET) are used to characterize the reclaimed soil. And determine the adsorption and desorption kinetics of the reclaimed soil through adsorption isotherm experiments and continuous-flow liquid method, and describe using the corresponding models. …”
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Application of failure mode and effect analysis combined with risk assessment tracking in the management of arthroscopy day surgery instruments (失效模式与效应分析联合风险评估追踪在关节镜日间手术器械管理中的应用)... by NI Ting (倪婷), BI Yaxi (毕雅晞), GONG Ronghua (龚荣花)

“…Results Five major failure modes were determined by FMEA activity, the priority risk values of all major failure modes decreased after activity than before implementation, with a significant difference(P <0. 05). …”
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Comprehensive symptom assessment using Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale in hospitalized heart failure patients by Yasuhiro Hamatani, Moritake Iguchi, Yurika Ikeyama, Atsuko Kunugida, Megumi Ogawa, Natsushige Yasuda, Kana Fujimoto, Hidenori Ichihara, Misaki Sakai, Tae Kinoshita, Yasuyo Nakashima, Masaharu Akao

“…We sought to investigate the details, determinants, and prognostic significance of symptom burden in hospitalized patients with HF. …”
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Interpreting IGF-1 in children treated with recombinant growth hormone: challenges during early puberty by Helena-Jamin Ly, Helena-Jamin Ly, Carina Ankarberg-Lindgren, Hans Fors, Hans Fors, Staffan Nilsson, Jovanna Dahlgren, Jovanna Dahlgren

“…ObjectiveIt can be challenging to determine the correct dosage of recombinant growth hormone (GH) in children with GH deficiency, leading to highly variable treatment responses. …”
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Enhancement of colour quality, growth, and health status of rainbow Kurumoi fish Melanotaenia parva through dietary synthetic carotenoids supplementation by Nina Meilisza, Muhammad Agus Suprayudi, Dedi Jusadi, Muhammad Zairin Junior, I Made Artika, Nur Bambang Priyo Utomo

“…This study was conducted to determine the effect of different carotenoids at two different doses in the feed on growth, pigmentation, vitamin A conversion, blood profile, antioxidant activity, and calcium bone of the rainbow fish. …”
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Improving the quality of primary healthcare in Kosovo: Impact of targeted training of Quality Coordinators by Ardita Baraku, Gordana Pavleković

“…Methods: The study involved determining the basic characteristics of QCs, assessing knowledge of quality standards before and after the training via a questionnaire; providing 2 training sessions; and, evaluating the impact of training on organizational adherence to healthcare quality standards. …”
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Application of iron-rich slag to capture carbon dioxide gas through direct gas-solid carbonation by F. Abdul, R.F. Rahman, K.A. Purwanto, F.I. Ma'ruf, Y. Setiyorini, V.A. Setyowati, S. Pintowantoro

“…Additionally, calculations were performed to determine the percentage of carbon dioxide in the sample and the efficiency of carbonation. …”
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Small RNA CjNC110 regulates the activated methyl cycle to enable optimal chicken colonization by Campylobacter jejuni by Brandon Ruddell, Alan Hassall, Orhan Sahin, Paul J. Plummer, Qijing Zhang, Amanda J. Kreuder

“…However, we demonstrated that W7∆CjNC110 does not change chicken colonization levels compared to W7 wild type, directly contrasting IA3902∆CjNC110, which had decreased colonization ability. Subsequently, we determined strain-specific phenotype variation between W7∆CjNC110 and IA3902∆CjNC110 when examining intracellular L-methionine (L-met) levels controlled by the activated methyl cycle (AMC). …”
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