Phytoremediation of Oil-Contaminated Soil by <i>Tagetes erecta</i> L. Combined with Biochar and Microbial Agent by Xin Fang, Pufan Zheng, Haomin Wang, Kefan Wang, Cong Shi, Fuchen Shi

“…Results showed that the greatest total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) biodegradation (76.60%) occurred in the soil treated with <i>T. erecta</i>, a microbial agent, and biochar; the highest biomass and root activity also occurred in this treatment.GC-MS analysis showed that petroleum hydrocarbon components in the range from C₁₀ to C₄₀ all reduced in different treatments, and intermediate-chain alkanes were preferred by our bioremediation methods. Compared with the treatments with biochar, the chlorophyll fluorescence parameter NPQ_Lss and plant antioxidant enzyme activities significantly decreased in the treatments applied with the microbial agent, while soil enzyme activities, especially oxidoreductase activities, significantly increased. …”
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Habitat conservation enhances the resilience of the lizard Liolaemus cuyumhue to high summer temperatures by María Victoria Brizio, Facundo Cabezas-Cartes, Luciano Javier Avila, Jorgelina Mariela Boretto

“…Lizards at the disturbed site showed higher body temperatures, suggesting stressful thermal conditions, and preferred microhabitats with lower bare ground cover. …”
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Masked Modeling-Based Ultrasound Image Classification via Self-Supervised Learning by Kele Xu, Kang You, Boqing Zhu, Ming Feng, Dawei Feng, Cheng Yang

“…Recently, deep learning-based methods have emerged as the preferred approach for ultrasound data analysis. However, these methods often require large-scale annotated datasets for training deep models, which are not readily available in practical scenarios. …”
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Lycopene and Other Bioactive Compounds’ Extraction from Tomato Processing Industry Waste: A Comparison of Ultrasonication Versus a Conventional Stirring Method by Konstantinos Mavridis, Nikolaos Todas, Dimitrios Kalompatsios, Vassilis Athanasiadis, Stavros I. Lalas

“…The study revealed that UBAE was not a preferable technique for recovering carotenoids because of the possible degradation of labile compounds found in tomato processing industry waste. …”
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Genomic and virulent characterization of a duck-associated Salmonella serovar Potsdam from China by Hongli An, Xiamei Kang, Chenhu Huang, Chenghao Jia, Jiaqi Chen, Yingying Huang, Qianzhe Cao, Yan Li, Biao Tang, Min Yue

“…Potsdam exhibited a preference for ducks over chickens, suggesting potential host specificity. …”
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Catheter-directed therapy for pulmonary embolism in pediatrics: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Basel F. Alqeeq, Dina Essam Abo-elnour, Mohamed Rifai, Luis L. Gamboa, Ibrahim Qattea, Mohammed Hamzah, Khaled M. Al-Farawi, Alaa Ahmed Elshanbary, Ibrahim Kamal, Mohammed Alsabri

“…This systematic review was performed in line with recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) statement guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (Reg. no. …”
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Giant Cell Tumor of The Proximal Phalanx of The Index Finger of The Hand: A Rare Case Report by Mouli Edward, Ferdiansyah Mahyudin, Muhammad Hardian Basuki, Yunus Basrewan, Caesar Haryo Bimoseno

“…GCT within the hand tends to be more aggressive and recurs more rapidly in hand than in other locations. Most authors prefer curettage or resection with reconstruction to maintain anatomical and functional integrity. …”
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Comparing simple and functional jejunal interposition with preserved duodenal passage after total gastrectomy by Xue-Lu Zhou, Yan-Qing Deng, Pei-Jie Zhang, Hai Huang, Huan-Bin Zhang, Hong-Shuai Li, You-Hua Wang, Jian-Hua Luo

“…Although FJI is more complex, SJI is preferred due to its shorter duration. Surgeons should choose the most appropriate method based on the patient's characteristics and their own skills.…”
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The safety and efficacy of cannabinoids for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jack Wilson, Andrew Langcake, Zachary Bryant, Tom P. Freeman, Janni Leung, Gary C. K. Chan, Amir Englund, Myfanwy Graham, Emily Stockings

“…The study adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Guidelines. …”
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Multi-stakeholder identification and prioritization of human–tiger conflict reduction measures in Chitwan National Park, Nepal by Rajendra Dhungana, Tek Maraseni, Benjamin L. Allen, Ram Chandra Kandel, Pashupati Nath Koirala, Ganesh Pant, Rishi Ranabhat

“…Compensation payments were the first preference of National Park managers and were amongst the top two priorities of all stakeholder groups. …”
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Cognitive Distortions and Decision-Making in Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review by Marta Badenes-Sastre, Patricia Medinilla-Tena, Chelsea M. Spencer, Francisca Expósito

“…Method: A systematic search was performed following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines, utilizing the Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest databases. …”
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Outcome in patients undergoing postponed elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic (TRACE II): study protocol for a multicentre prospective observational study by Markus W Hollmann, Gert Jan Scheffer, Wolfgang Buhre, Sander van Kuijk, Seppe Koopman, Dianne de Korte-de Boer, Peter G Noordzij, Alice C Werger, Jennifer Breel, Carolien S E Bulte, Bas A in ‘t Veld, Carin G C L Wensing

“…Findings will be presented at national and international conferences, as well as published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, with a preference for open access journals. Data will be made publicly available after publication of the main results.Trial registration number NL8841.…”
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Die geometry influence on the texture and microstructure development during extrusion of AZ31 and ZK60 magnesium alloy chips by Leo Hendriok, Maria Nienaber, Gerrit Kurz, Noomane Ben Khalifa

“…Finally, it is shown that a combination of microstructure and texture effects can result in preferable mechanical properties of chip-based profiles.…”
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The burden of Alagille syndrome: uncovering the potential of emerging therapeutics – a comprehensive systematic literature review by Philip Bufler, Robin Howard, Lucia Quadrado, Guy Lacey, Jolan Terner-Rosenthal, Andrea Goldstein, Pamela Vig, Deirdre Kelly

“…Methods: Electronic literature databases were searched in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist. …”

Acceptability and Future Considerations for Telegenetic Counseling After the COVID Pandemic: Interviews with Genetic Counselors, Clinicians, and Patients by Meghan C. Martinez MPH, Nina Szwerinski MS, Su-Ying Liang PhD, Sharon Chan MPH, Monique de Bruin MD, Cheryl D. Stults PhD

“…Most patient and counselor participants expressed having the genetic counseling over phone or video had no impact on the patient-counselor relationship or the amount of trust and emotional connection they were able to achieve remotely. Preference for visit type can be influenced by in-person masking requirements impeding full facial expressions or expressing strong emotions over phone. …”
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Discovery of Novel Nav1.7-Selective Inhibitors with the 1H-Indole-3-Propionamide Scaffold for Effective Pain Relief by Gaoang Wang, Hang Wu, Yingying Wang, Xiangying Liu, Shuijiao Peng, Wenxing Wang, Meijing Wu, Yifei Liu, Ercheng Wang, Zhe Wang, Lei Xu, Xiaojian Wang, Wei Yang, Haiyi Chen, Xi Zhou, Tingjun Hou

“…Molecular dynamics simulations and experimental findings reveal that the R configuration of WN2 (WN2-R) is the preferred form (IC50 = 24.7 ± 9.4 nM) within the VSDIV pocket of Nav1.7. …”
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Geospatial perspective for monitoring SDG 6.6.1 based on spatial and temporal analysis of lake water storage variations in Dongting Lake, China by Huanhua Peng, Zihan Tang, Zhiming Chen, Yating Wu, Yuan Yuan, Qian Shi, Lelin Li, Hao Chen

“…New hydrological insights: Remote sensing data are preferable for establishing water storage models during dry seasons, whereas water level is more reliable during wet seasons. …”
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Fluids, faulting and earthquakes in the brittle crust: recent advances and new challenges by Fabbri, Olivier, Raimbourg, Hugues, Leclère, Henri

“…As experimentally shown, a high pore fluid pressure $p_{f}$ can fracture intact rocks or reactivate pre-existing fractures. The preference of reactivation over the formation of a new fracture depends on the orientation of the pre-existing fracture with respect to the stress axes and on $p_{f}$. …”
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Structural, Optical and Electrochromic Properties of Sol–Gel V2O5 Thin Films by M. Benmouss, A. Outzourhit, R. Jourdani, A. Bennouna, E. L. Ameziane

“…XRD measurements have shown that after annealing in air at 400°C the structure of the films has a c-axis preferred orientation, the (0 0 1)-type planes lying parallel to the substrate. …”
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How Abdominal Irrigation During Cesarean Delivery Affects Gastrointestinal Functions and Short-term Maternal Morbidities: A Randomized Controlled Study by Canan SATIR OZEL, Zelal Rojda GUNGORDU, Nisan Helin DONMEZ, Ergul DEMIRCIVI, Oguz Devrim YARDIMCI, Abdulkadir Turgut

“…Participants undergo a standard cesarean procedure, and general anesthesia was preferred. The patients were questioned regarding nausea, vomiting, highest pain scores, time of flatus, and stool passage during the postoperative period. …”
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