Surface Salinity Variability in the Gulf of Mexico During Flood and Drought Years by Pamela J. Lee, Richard J. Brokaw, Ebenezer S. Nyadjro, Bulusu Subrahmanyam

“…We combine satellite‐derived sea surface salinity (SSS), ocean currents, and river discharge rates to examine patterns of salinity distribution throughout the entire GoM basin. …”
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Understanding barriers and opportunities for fresh produce access in eThekwini Metro, Durban, South Africa by Scott Drimie, Mieke Faber, Lisanne du Plessis

“… South Africa faces a triple burden of malnutrition – undernutrition, hidden hunger and increasing rates of overweight and obesity driven by poor dietary choices. …”
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The Fracture Ankle Implant Review (FAIR) study: a national multicentre retrospective review of practice in implant choice, fixation methods, and outcomes in fixation of the fibula... by William G. Fishley, Thomas Baldock, Alan J. Hilley, Rory Morrison, Paul Baker, Dave Townshend, FAIR Study Collaborating Authors

“…A local pilot service evaluation previously identified variance in use of locking plates in all patterns with significant cost implications. The Fracture Ankle Implant Review (FAIR) study aimed to evaluate current practice and implant use across the UK, and review outcomes and complication rates between different fibula fixation methods. …”
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An Examination of Water‐Related Melt Processes in Arctic Snow on Tundra and Sea‐Ice by Anika Pinzner, Matthew Sturm, Jennifer S. Delamere, Andrew R. Mahoney

“…We identify seven snow‐water mechanisms that can enhance or inhibit melt rates, all largely controlled by the local topography and the nature of the substrate. …”
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A Comparative Study Evaluated the Performance of Two-class Classification Algorithms in Machine Learning by Shilan Abdullah Hassan, Maha Sabah Saeed

“…Among these algorithms, the Two-Class Boosted Decision Tree method demonstrated outstanding prediction ability, achieving a 100% accuracy rating. Its exceptional recall and precision rates highlight its effectiveness in handling challenging classifications. …”
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Evaluation of urinary tract infection agents in intensive care unit patients and monitoring of antimicrobial profile in Gram-negative bacteria by Nazife Akman, Pelin Özmen

“…Due to high resistance rates, the use of carbapenems and quinolones should be avoided in the treatment of A. baumannii. …”
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Modeling nitric oxide diffusion and plasticity modulation in cerebellar learning by Alessandra Maria Trapani, Carlo Andrea Sartori, Benedetta Gambosi, Alessandra Pedrocchi, Alberto Antonietti

“…The results demonstrate that NO diffusion significantly affects synaptic plasticity, dynamically adjusting learning rates based on synaptic activity patterns. This metaplasticity mechanism enhances the cerebellum's capacity to prioritize relevant inputs and mitigate learning interference, selectively modulating synaptic efficacy. …”
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An approach to using stranding data to monitor cetacean population trends and guide conservation strategies by Rachel L. Lennon, Rosie S. Williams, Kathryn J. Allan, Mariel T.I. ten Doeschate, Nicholas J. Davison, Simon A. Babayan, Andrew C. Brownlow

“…Species were clustered into broad ecological groups - baleen whales, short-beaked common dolphins, deep divers, harbour porpoises and pelagic dolphins - for spatiotemporal analysis of stranding patterns. All groups showed increases in annual stranding rates over the study period, with common dolphins and baleen whales exhibiting exponential increases, suggesting these species may be facing heightened pressures. …”
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Investigating antibiotic use in Gaza Strip hospitals: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis by Hala ZI Alagha, Maha Jebreel Al Telbani

“… Introduction: Rates of antimicrobial resistance in the Gaza Strip are rising while regulations on antibiotics use are weakly implemented. …”
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Mortality trends in Kazakhstan: insights from a million of deaths from 2014 to 2022 by Temirgali Aimyshev, Gulnur Zhakhina, Sauran Yerdessov, Ruslan Akhmedullin, Dinara Galiyeva, Kuanysh Yergaliyev, Antonio Sarria-Santamera, Yuliya Semenova, Abduzhappar Gaipov

“…COVID-19 significantly disrupted mortality patterns in 2020–2021. Mortality rates were consistently higher in males across most age groups, with a sharp increase after age 55, while “other disorders of the brain” emerged as a leading cause of premature mortality. …”
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Examining changes in social care referrals during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri in the Unite Texas network by Zackery White, Amanda Terry, Gillian Feldmeth, Alyssa Altstaedter, Halima Ahmadi-Montecalvo

“…Following the storm, case rates returned to pre-storm levels, with increased case resolution and reduced time to case closure. …”
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Effect of External Sensory Integration on Motor Functional Disorder In Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (Adhd) - A Pilot Study by Chhavi Kumar Sharma, Shahiduz Zafar

“…A common neurodevelopmental disease in children, attention deficit hyperactivity disease (ADHD) is typified by recurrent patterns of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. …”
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Fertility differences across immigrant generations in the United Kingdom by Jiseon Baek, Hill Kulu, Sarah Christison, Francesca Fiori

“…OBJECTIVE: This study examines the first-, second-, and third-birth rates of three migrant generation groups in the United Kingdom – 1.5G, 2G, and 2.5G. …”
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Comparing Machine Learning-Based Crime Hotspots Versus Police Districts: What’s the Best Approach for Crime Forecasting? by Eugenio Cesario, Paolo Lindia, Andrea Vinci

“…Then, crime forecasting models are extracted for each area, to monitor and predict how crime rates evolve over time within each partition. However, traditional spatial partitioning approaches, which divide cities into predefined police districts based on geographic and operational considerations, often fail to account for variations in crime patterns. …”
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"What happens when you get corona?": Children's questions and parental responses about the COVID-19 pandemic. by Graciela Trujillo Hernández, David Menendez, Seung Heon Yoo, Rebecca E Klapper, Maria H Schapfel, Kailee A Sowers, Victoria E Welch, Karl S Rosengren

“…We used Latent Class Analysis to explore overall patterns in children's questions and parents' responses. …”
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Distinctive lung cancer incidence trends among men and women attributable to the period effect in Shanghai: An analysis spanning 42 years by Li Xie, Ying Qian, Yishan Liu, Yixuan Li, Sinong Jia, Herbert Yu, Chunfang Wang, Biyun Qian, Pingping Bao

“…Methods Data were obtained from Shanghai Cancer Registry. Age‐standardized rates were calculated and average annual percent changes (AAPCs) were evaluated by Joinpoint regression. …”
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CONVERGENCE IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: THE CASE OF CHINA AND INDIA by A. Majumdar

“…China and India face similar challenges in maintaining their aggressive rates of economic growth. While both countries attained economic independence in the late 1940s, each followed a different path in terms of growth. …”
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Biologically-informed excitatory and inhibitory ratio for robust spiking neural network training by Joseph A. Kilgore, Jeffrey D. Kopsick, Giorgio A. Ascoli, Gina C. Adam

“…In this work, we identify several key factors, such as low initial firing rates and diverse inhibitory spiking patterns, that determine the overall ability to train in the context of spiking networks with various ratios of excitatory to inhibitory neurons. …”
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Racial Identity and Student Satisfaction: Analyzing Black College-Student Experiences Through Social Media Expression by Kameron Drumright

“…These findings suggest consistent patterns and differences in racial identity navigation across institutions. …”
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Economic convergence of Balkan regions towards EU by María A. González-Álvarez, Antonio Montañés, Esther Ruiz, Skender Uku

“…We also categorize groups of economies sharing similar divergence patterns. Additionally, among the regions that converge, convergence rates vary, with some regions progressing faster (Bulgaria, Montenegro and North Macedonia). …”
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