Spatio-Temporal Characteristics and Driving Forces of Landscape Ecological Risks in Highly Urbanized Areas: A Case Study of Suzhou City by Lingyue LU, Dawei SHAO, Dianming WU

“…However, relatively little attention has been given to urbanized areas characterized by high rates of population growth and land development. …”
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A longitudinal qualitative study of clinical nurses caring for hospitalized adults during the first fifteen months of COVID-19: lessons in professional survival and leadership by Elizabeth M. Norman, Mildred Ortu Kowalski, Roxanne Sabatini, Carol S. Jones, Wendy Silverstein

“…At the time of this April surge, nurses were exposed to a virus with no standard treatments and high mortality rates. Using a longitudinal qualitative design, the team hoped to answer questions about what compelled these nurses to continue to come to work? …”
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Groundwater ammonia-oxidizing bacteria distribution and the correlations between the distribution and environmental factors around livestock lagoons by REN Juan, ZHANG Lei, ZENG Lingzao, WU Laosheng, SHI Jiachun

“…In water nitrate cycle, micro-organisms play a significant role. The first and rate limiting step of nitrification is ammoxidation, and the functional gene is ammonia monooxygenase, which existed in ammonia-oxidizing bacteria and ammonia-oxidizing archaea.However, the factors affecting ammonia-oxidizing bacteria distribution pattern in groundwater and the influence mode are still not clear enough. …”
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Specialized insectivores drive differences in avian community composition between primary and secondary forest in Central Africa by Eleanor M. Barrie, Eleanor M. Barrie, Billi A. Krochuk, Billi A. Krochuk, Crinan Jarrett, Crinan Jarrett, Crinan Jarrett, Diogo F. Ferreira, Diogo F. Ferreira, Diogo F. Ferreira, Patricia F. Rodrigues, Patricia F. Rodrigues, Patricia F. Rodrigues, Patricia F. Rodrigues, Susana Lin Mufumu, Susana Lin Mufumu, Silvestre Esteban Malanza, Silvestre Esteban Malanza, Agustin Ebana Nsue Akele, Agustin Ebana Nsue Akele, Cayetano Ebana Ebana Alene, Cayetano Ebana Ebana Alene, Kristin E. Brzeski, Kristin E. Brzeski, Jacob. C. Cooper, Jacob. C. Cooper, Jacob. C. Cooper, Jared D. Wolfe, Jared D. Wolfe, Luke L. Powell, Luke L. Powell, Luke L. Powell, Luke L. Powell

“…Notably, few species disappeared entirely in secondary forest (unlike patterns seen in the Neotropics); rather, capture rates of 12 of 30 species (40%) were significantly reduced relative to primary forest. …”
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Development technologies and models of different types of gas reservoirs in Ordos Basin, NW China by Ailin JIA, Dewei MENG, Guoting WANG, Guang JI, Zhi GUO, Naichao FENG, Ruohan LIU, Suqi HUANG, Shuai ZHENG, Tong XU

“…Four key directions of future research and technological breakthroughs are proposed: (1) Utilizing dual-porosity (fracture-matrix) modeling techniques in low-permeability carbonate reservoirs to delineate the volume and distribution of remaining gas in secondary pay zones, supporting well pattern optimization and production enhancement of existing wells. (2) Integrating well-log and seismic data to characterize reservoir spatial distribution of successive strata, enhancing drilling success rates in low-permeability sandstone reservoirs. (3) Utilizing the advantages of horizontal wells to penetrate effective reservoirs laterally, achieving meter-scale quantification of small-scale single sand bodies in tight gas reservoirs, and applying high-resolution 3D geological models to clarify the distribution of remaining gas and guide well placement optimization. (4) Further strengthening the evaluation of deep coal-rock gas in terms of resource potential, well type and pattern, reservoir stimulation, single-well performance, and economic viability.…”
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Global burden trends and future predictions of ischemic heart disease attributable to air pollution in people aged 60 years and older, 1990–2021 by Yuanqin Zhao, Yuanqin Zhao, Lihui Liu, Lihui Liu, Wei Fan, Wei Fan, Man Qi, Man Qi, Bin Liao, Bin Liao

“…Therefore, it is of utmost significance to investigate the impact of AP on IHD burden, especially on vulnerable populations such as older individuals.MethodologyGlobal Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021 data was used to analyze and quantify contemporary global burden of IHD in individuals aged 60 and above due to AP and for trends for the time period between 1990 and 2021 using disease burden indicators such as deaths, DALYs, YLDs, YLLs and corresponding age-standardized rates (ASRs). Specifically, we are in patterns of disease burden of IHD in various subgroups stratified by age, sex, Sociodemographic Index (SDI), and GBD regions and countries. …”
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Burden of six common sexually transmitted infections groups in North Africa and Middle East Region from 1990 to 2021: A systematic analysis of global burden of diseases by Amirhossein Shahsavand, Leonardo Oliveira Reis, Ali Golestani, Alireza Namazi Shabestari, Ziba Aghsaeifard, Ozra Tabatabaei-Malazy, Iman Menbari Oskouie, Bagher Larijani, Seyed Mohammad Kazem Aghamir

“…Both age-standardized rates (ASRs) and total numbers were evaluated across 21 NAME countries, with breakdowns by sex, age, and sociodemographic index (SDI). …”
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Postoperative liver dysfunction in gastric cancer patients following early enhanced nutritional protocols: a retrospective observational study by Kazuo Kobayashi, Satoshi Ida, Masanari Tsuji, Arisa Nawa, Takeshi Aoyama, Takashi Yokokawa, Yoshikazu Tateai, Shuichi Watabe, Hisanori Shimizu, Souya Nunobe, Masakazu Yamaguchi

“…The incidence rates of Grade 1 or higher elevations were 51.8% for AST and 39.4% for ALT on POD 1, and 47.9% for AST and 42.0% for ALT on POD 7. …”
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Investigation of the antioxidant status and the number of double-stranded DNA breaks in models of brain tumor lesion by metastases of non-small cell lung cancer in vivo by E. V. Zaikina, I. A. Alliluev, Yu. N. Lazutin, Yu. V. Przhedetskiy, Yu. S. Shatova, M. A. Engibaryan, E. F. Komarova, D. A. Kharagezov, A. V. Galina, A. A. Kiblitskaya, M. V. Mindar, L. Z. Kurbanova

“…., 2010) adapted for this experiment. Growth rates were controlled and intracranial xenografts were visualized using a high-resolution micro-CT system. …”
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Double fluorescence-guided surgery with 5-ALA and fluorescein sodium in grade 2 and grade 3 adult-type diffuse gliomas: retrospective analysis of 112 cases by Andrea Bianconi, Marta Bonada, Pietro Zeppa, Francesco Bruno, Pietro La Cava, Flavio Panico, Roberta Rudà, Antonio Melcarne, Diego Garbossa, Fabio Cofano

“…Fluorescence positive rate and pattern have been reported both for 5-ALA and for fluoresceine. …”
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Dynamic gas supply mechanism and theoretical production modes of free gas-rich deep coal reservoirs by Shida CHEN, Taiyuan ZHANG, Dazhen TANG, Hao XU, Shu TAO, Song LI, Shuling TANG

“…Furthermore, the first priority for commercial production capacity construction of deep CBM is determining rational production capacity targets and required well-controlled areas for varying deep geological units and synergistically optimizing well completion methods, well pattern density, fracturing parameters, production allocation rates, and production cycles under the guidance of geological and engineering integration.…”
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Genetic tendency and correlation analysis of fruit traits in the F1 population of Cuiyu × Doyenne du Comice pear by DU Chenfei, WEI Chunyan, LI Wenjue, CAI Danying, WANG Yuezhi, SHI Zebin, GAO Yongbin, DAI Meisong

“…The heritability of single fruit weight was 79.75%, with a separation range of 82.8-430.0 g, a coefficient of variation of 33.31%, a super-high parent rate of 12.50%, and a low parent rate of 69.85%. …”
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Rapid biphasic decay of intact and defective HIV DNA reservoir during acute treated HIV disease by Alton Barbehenn, Lei Shi, Junzhe Shao, Rebecca Hoh, Heather M. Hartig, Vivian Pae, Sannidhi Sarvadhavabhatla, Sophia Donaire, Caroline Sheikhzadeh, Jeffrey Milush, Gregory M. Laird, Mignot Mathias, Kristen Ritter, Michael J. Peluso, Jeffrey Martin, Frederick Hecht, Christopher Pilcher, Stephanie E. Cohen, Susan Buchbinder, Diane Havlir, Monica Gandhi, Timothy J. Henrich, Hiroyu Hatano, Jingshen Wang, Steven G. Deeks, Sulggi A. Lee

“…Defective DNA had a similar biphasic pattern, but data were more variable. Predicted intact and defective decay rates were faster for PLWH with earlier timing of ART initiation, higher initial CD4 + T cell count, and lower pre-ART viral load. …”
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Long-term outcomes of dupilumab therapy in severe asthma: A retrospective, multicenter, real-world study by Carlo Mümmler, MD, Alexandra Lenoir, MD, Jeremias Götschke, MD, Michael Gerckens, MD, Merle Kaiser, MD, Moritz Kayser, MD, Nora Drick, MD, Hendrik Suhling, MD, Leonie Biener, MD, Carmen Pizarro, MD, Dirk Skowasch, MD, Nikolaus Kneidinger, MD, PhD, Jürgen Behr, MD, Katrin Milger, MD

“…Data on asthma control, medication, lung function, and annualized exacerbation rates were collected at baseline and 3, 12, and 36 months after initiation of dupilumab therapy. …”
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Dietary inflammatory index and mortality in middle-aged and elderly patients with metabolic syndrome by Xiangmei Li, Lei Liu, Xing Li, Long Yang, Li Men

“…KM survival curves showed that higher DII quartiles were associated with lower survival rates (Log-rank P < 0.05). Cox regression results indicated that each unit increase in DII was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality (HR = 1.052, 95% CI: 1.006-1.100, P = 0.026) and cardiovascular mortality (HR = 1.157, 95% CI: 1.076–1.244, P < 0.001). …”
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Toward improving retention in HIV care after pregnancy: lessons from a post-pandemic cohort in the United States by Alexandra H. Latham, Alexandra H. Latham, Alexandra H. Latham, Andrea Lugo Morales, Andrea Lugo Morales, Andrea Lugo Morales, Elizabeth Barba Gutierrez, Elizabeth Barba Gutierrez, Elizabeth Barba Gutierrez, Michael Jochum, Michael Jochum, Sarah Conrad, Sarah Conrad, Eva H. Clark, Kassandra Goytia, Megan Alam, Jessica Gerard, Jessica Gerard, Jennifer McKinney, Jennifer McKinney, Jennifer McKinney

“…IntroductionPeople living with HIV (PLWH) often experience low rates of retention in HIV care (RIC) and suboptimal viral suppression postpartum. …”
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Real-World Evidence of Safety and Efficacy of Carboplatin plus Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel in Patients with Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer and Preexisting Interstiti... by Tomoyuki Araya, Toshiyuki Kita, Tsukasa Ueda, Nanao Terada, Tamami Sakai, Kenta Yamamura, Koji Kurokawa, Yuka Uchida, Takashi Sone, Hideharu Kimura, Kazuo Kasahara

“…The overall response and disease control rates were 77.8% (95% CI, 40.0–97.2) and 88.9% (95% CI, 51.8–97.2), respectively. …”
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Decentralized Immunization Monitoring: Lessons Learnt from a Pilot Implementation in Kumbotso LGA, Kano State, Nigeria by Adam Attahiru, Yahaya Mohammed, Fiyidi Mikailu, Hyelshilni Waziri, Ndadilnasiya Endie Waziri, Mustapha Tukur, Bashir Sunusi, Mohammed Nasir Mahmoud, Nancy Vollmer, William Vargas, Yusuf Yusufari, Gustavo Corrêa, Heidi W. Reynolds, Teemar Fisseha, Talatu Buba Bello, Moreen Kamateeka, Adefisoye Oluwaseun Adewole, Musa Bello, Imam Wada Bello, Sulaiman Etamesor, Joseph J. Valadez, Patrick Nguku

“…To enable a better understanding of contextual factors towards increasing uptake, we piloted a Decentralized Immunization Monitoring (DIM) approach in the Kumbotso local government area (LGA) of Kano state, Nigeria, to identify wards with low vaccination rates and understand why this is happening. The findings were used to improve routine immunization (RI) programs and reduce the number of unvaccinated children and children yet to receive their first dose of diphtheria–pertussis–tetanus (DPT) vaccine, referred to as Zero-Dose children (ZD). …”
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MtDNA copy number enrichment is associated with poor prognosis and eosinophilic morphology in clear cell renal cell carcinoma by Sarah Bellal, Sarah Bellal, Cyrielle Rolley, Jeremy Richard, Nolwenn Bounaix, Vincent Le Corre, Marie-Christine Copin, Odile Blanchet, Pierre Bigot, Pierre Bigot, Vincent Procaccio, Vincent Procaccio, Céline Bris, Céline Bris

“…CSS was significantly reduced in the “HIGH” than in the “LOW” group with respective 5-year survival rates: 78.7% (CI 95: 64.8–95.5) and 95.5% (CI 95 87.1–100.0) (Hazard Ratio: 7.4 (CI 95: 1.9–29.9, p = 0.027*) in multivariate analysis, including pathological classification, tumor size, International Society of Urological Pathology grade, lymphovascular invasion, dedifferentiated pattern, necrosis and adjuvant therapy. …”
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Dramatic resurgence of malaria after 7 years of intensive vector control interventions in Eastern Uganda. by Moses R Kamya, Joaniter I Nankabirwa, Emmanuel Arinaitwe, John Rek, Maato Zedi, Catherine Maiteki-Sebuguzi, Jimmy Opigo, Sarah G Staedke, Ambrose Oruni, Martin J Donnelly, Bryan Greenhouse, Jessica Briggs, Paul J Krezanoski, Teun Bousema, Philip J Rosenthal, Peter Olwoch, Prasanna Jagannathan, Isabel Rodriguez-Barraquer, Grant Dorsey

“…In Busia, An. gambiae s.s. remained the primary vector throughout the observation period. Sporozoite rates were approximately 50% higher among An. funestus compared to the other common malaria vectors. …”
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