Soil moisture partitioning strategies in blowouts in the Hulunbeier grassland and response to rainfall by Zhixin Bao, Limin Yuan, Limin Yuan, Limin Yuan, Zhongju Meng, Ezhen Zhang, Lei Zhu, Jinwang Liu

“…Soil moisture at depths of 20, 40, 60, 100 and 200 cm below the surface was measured along the soil profile using the ECH2O-10HS soil moisture automatic monitoring instrument. …”
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The Effectiveness of Onion Extract Allium sativum to Prevent Koi Herpesvirus (KHV) Infection on Common Carp Cyprinus carpio by Sri Nuryati, P. Giri, Y. Hadiroseyani

“…Fish that was used was measuring 9-11 cm with the treatment of food containing  30, 50, and 70 gr/100 ml onion extract. …”
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The effects of TECAR therapy on pain, range of motion, strength and subscale of HAGOS questionnaire in athletes with chronic adductor related groin pain: a randomized controlled tr... by Sara Nazari, Soheil Mansour Sohani, Javad Sarrafzadeh, Hooman Angoorani, Abbas Tabatabaei

“…Primary outcome was pain that was measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included ROM, strength, and HAGOS questionnaire subscales. …”
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Shining light on knee osteoarthritis: an overview of vitamin D supplementation studies by Di Zhang, Miaoyu Ye, Yao Xu, Luyu Jiang, Yanmei Hu, Qi Zhang, Xiao Han, Qian Dai, Junhui Qian, Jian Luo, Qiang Yuan

“…Additionally, we applied the corrected covered area (CCA) method to measure overlap in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) cited among the SR/MA.Results3 SRs and 6 MAs were included in the analysis: 3 studies were low quality by AMSTAR-2, and 6 studies were very low quality. …”
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High-Pressure Treatment in Combination with Reduced Sodium for Improving the Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Qualities of Pork Gels by Weitong Wang, Jingying Cai, Satomi Tsutsuura, Tadayuki Nishiumi

“…Rheological characteristic measurements revealed that gel strength was highest at 150 MPa (G′ = 443,000 Pa; G″ = 66,300 Pa and <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>t</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>n</mi><mspace width="0.166667em"></mspace><mi>δ</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.15), which showed higher G′ and G″ values and similar <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>t</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>n</mi><mspace width="0.166667em"></mspace><mi>δ</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> compared to the 0.1 MPa, 2% NaCl + 0.5% SPP condition (G′ = 334,000 Pa; G″ = 49,200 Pa; <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>t</mi><mi>a</mi><mi>n</mi><mspace width="0.166667em"></mspace><mi>δ</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> = 0.148). …”
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Metabolic syndrome in type 1 diabetes: higher time above range and glycemic variability revealed by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) by Yayu Fang, Wei Liu, Xiaoling Cai, Yu Zhu, Mingxia Zhang, Siqian Gong, Xiangqing Wang, Chu Lin, Rui Zhang, Sai Yin, Juan Li, Yongran Huo, Xiaodan Hu, Xiaoqi Xie, Linong Ji

“…Demographic data, anthropometric measurements, clinical information and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data were collected and compared between participants with metabolic syndrome and those without. …”
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Administration of anticoagulation strategies for portal vein thrombosis in cirrhosis: network meta-analysis by Hui-Jun Li, Fu-Qiang Yin, Yu-Tong Ma, Teng-Yu Gao, Yu-Ting Tao, Xin Liu, Xian-Feng Shen, Chao Zhang

“…This study aims to comprehensively compare the therapeutic effects of different therapeutic therapeutic measures in individuals suffering from cirrhosis with PVT, with the ultimate goal of providing evidence-based recommendations for thrombolytic therapy in this population.MethodsStarting from 20 October 2023, a comprehensive search about therapeutic strategies for portal vein thrombosis in cirrhosis was conducted on PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library.Results19 studies were eventually incorporated into this study. …”
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Influence of diet nutrient density and a multicarbohydrase containing α-galactosidase on performance, carcass characteristics, breast myopathies, and nutrient utilization of broile... by J.P. Gulizia, J.I. Vargas, S.M. Bonilla, J.R. Hernandez, L.M. Almeida, P. Soster, S. Thuekeaw, B. Hutson, S. Llamas-Moya, T. Duong, W.J. Pacheco

“…Nutrient density x CAG interactions were observed for multiple measurements including feed conversion ratio (FCR; d 1 to 42), CP digestibility, and apparent ileal digestible energy (AIDE). …”
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Exploring the benefits and prescribing informations of combining East Asian herbal medicine with conventional medicine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review... by Hee-Geun Jo, Jihye Seo, Eunhye Baek, Donghun Lee

“…These patterns were consistent across eight secondary outcomes measuring pain, inflammation, and disease activity in RA. …”
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Dexmedetomidine versus Dexamethasone as Perineural Adjuvants in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block: An Interventional Study by Charmi Hitenbhai Shah, Jinesh Pareshbhai Kothari, Nilesh Vrajmohan Shah, Rajsi Rajan Shah, Sara Mary Thomas

“…However, the incidence of hypotension and bradycardia was higher with dexmedetomidine, which could be managed with routine clinical measures.…”
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Utilization of fermented chicken manure and catfish culture waste in recirculated sludge worm culture by Diana Sriwisuda Putri, Eddy Supriyono, Daniel Djokosetiyanto

“…Silk worms were given additional fertilizer of fermented chicken manure about 500 g/container with repetition of administration done every five days. Parameters measured were individual abundance, biomass and water quality. …”
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Exploring the alleviating effects of Bifidobacterium metabolite lactic acid on non-alcoholic steatohepatitis through the gut-liver axis by Hongmei Zhao, Hongmei Zhao, Juan Zhou, Lingzhi Yuan, Zhiyi Sun, Yi Liu, Xinyu Zhao, Feng Ye

“…Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was performed to measure inflammatory cytokines, and western blotting was used to analyze the expression of NLRP3 inflammasome and autophagy-related molecules. …”
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Novel Procedures for Evaluating Autism Online in a Culturally Diverse Population of Children: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Pathway Development Study by Venus Mirzaei, Jeanne Wolstencroft, Georgia Lockwood Estrin, Eleanor Buckley, Shermina Sayani, Panos Katakis, Reena Anand, Tessa Squire, Eleanor Short, Paige Frankson, David Skuse, Michelle Heys

“…A subset of CHATA assessments will be reviewed for interrater reliability (measured by the Cohen κ for categorical data [diagnosis present or absent], with values indicating the level of agreement; eg, <0 indicating no agreement, 0.61-0.80 indicating substantial agreement). …”
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Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Cerebrovascular Accident: A Cross-sectional Study by (Col.) OK Radhakrishnan, Rutu K Rao, Varsha Manade, Swaranjali Gore, Shreya Gandhi, Khushboo Goyal, Tushar Agrawal

“…Intraocular pressure was measured using the Goldmann Applanation Tonometer (GAT) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). …”
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Application of crisis management in patient complaint management in the pediatric dentistry clinic (危机管理在儿童口腔门诊投诉管理中的应用) by ZHOU Lina (周莉娜), LUO Sha (罗莎), WANG Yan (王雁)

“…The complaint rate, praise rate and satisfaction with nursing service were measured and compared between two groups. Results The complaint rate in the study group was lower than that in the control group (1. 00% vs. 5. 50%, P＜0. 05). …”
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Characterization of the colostrum proteome of primiparous Holstein cows and its association with colostrum immunoglobulin G concentrations by Ezequias Castillo-Lopez, Patrick Biber, Arife Sener-Aydemir, Karin Hummel, Ebrahim Razzazi-Fazeli, Nicole Reisinger, Qendrim Zebeli, Susanne Kreuzer-Redmer, Thomas Hartinger

“…Immediately after calving, colostrum samples were collected from 18 cows to measure IgG concentration. Based on colostrum IgG content, samples were classified through cluster analysis and were identified as poor, average, and excellent quality. …”
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Botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of patients with post-stroke spasticity in Thailand: cost-utility and budget impact analysis by Phorntida Hadnorntun, Pattara Leelahavarong, Tanawan Kongmalai, Varalak Srinonprasert, Juthamas Prawjaeng, Phakamas Tanvijit, Chuenchom Chueluecha, Nawarat Jintakul, Tipyarat Saringcarinkul, Witsanu Kumthornthip

“…Uncertainty analyses were performed.Setting Tertiary hospitals in Thailand.Participants Cohort of post-stroke patients aged 55 years with UL or LL spasticity and a Modified Ashworth Scale score ≥1+.Interventions BoNT-A (abobotulinumtoxinA: aboBoNT-A, onabotulinumtoxinA: onaBoNT-A or prabotulinumtoxinA: praBoNT-A) combined with SoC versus SoC alone.Primary outcome measures Expected life years, quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), costs and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs), considering a cost-effectiveness threshold of 160 000 THB (US$4468) per QALY gained.Results The combination of aboBoNT-A and SoC yielded the highest QALYs gained (0.013 for UL and 0.11 for LL), followed by onaBoNT-A and SoC and praBoNT-A and SoC. …”
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From structure prediction to function: defining the domain on the African swine fever virus CD2v protein required for binding to erythrocytes by Ana Luisa Reis, Anusyah Rathakrishnan, Vlad Petrovan, Muneeb Islam, Lynnette Goatley, Katy Moffat, Mai Tuyet Vuong, Yuan Lui, Simon J. Davis, Shinji Ikemizu, Linda K. Dixon

“…African swine fever, a pig disease with fatality rates approaching 100%, causes very substantial economic losses in affected countries, and new control measures are clearly needed. In this study, we characterized the interaction between the ASFV CD2v protein and host erythrocytes. …”
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Differential diagnostic value of P wave dispersion and QT interval dispersion between psychogenic pseudosyncope and vasovagal syncope in children and adolescents by Zifeng Huang, Yi Xu, Shuo Wang, Ping Liu, Xingfang Zen, Yuwen Wang, Fang Li, Runmei Zou, Cheng Wang

“…P wave duration and QT interval in the 12-lead electrocardiogram were measured at the baseline. Results (1) Comparison between groups: ① The Pd, corrected P wave dispersion (Pcd), QTd, and corrected QT interval dispersion (QTcd) in PPS group were significantly higher than those in control group (P < 0.05). …”
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Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Endorsement among Adolescents and Young Adults in Tanzania: Insights from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey by Alpha Johnson Kapola, Rahma Musoke, Glenda Marie Manayon, Hassan Fredrick Fussi, Hafidha Mhando Bakari, Haji Mbwana Ally, Swalehe Mustafa Salim, Zuhura Mbwana Ally, Lynn Moshi, Mariam Salim Mbwana, Habib Omari Ramadhani

“…Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective measure for preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among people at risk, including adolescents and young adults (AYA). …”
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