Comparative Morphology of Ethmalosa fimbriata (Bowdich, 1825) From Three Estuaries Adjoining the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria by Ochuko Joshua Eriegha, Jerimoth Kesena Ekelemu, Oster Francis Nwachi

“…Fish from the Qua Iboe estuary and Lagos lagoon shared the most morphometric characteristics (weight, standard length, dorsal fin base, and caudal peduncle length) that were significantly different (P< 0.05) from those in the Escravos estuary. …”
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Design of a general type BSSO fixation plate integrating topology and parameter optimization for various severity levels of hemifacial microsomia by Chun-Ming Chang, Po-Fang Wang, Po-Fang Wang, Yu-Tzu Wang

“…Biomechanical analysis and testing confirmed that the TOPO plate effectively limits the displacement of the mandibular segment (average 0.45mm), providing favorable fixation stability and thereby reducing the risk of relapse.DiscussionIn summary, the TOPO plate is applicable for most patients with hemifacial microsomia, meeting the biomechanical requirements of the mandible and complying with market conditions. …”
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Pressure effect on the spin density wave transition in La_{2}PrNi_{2}O_{6.96} by Rustem Khasanov, Igor Plokhikh, Thomas J. Hicken, Hubertus Luetkens, Dariusz J. Gawryluk, Zurab Guguchia

“…The slightly elevated Néel temperature for La_{2}PrNi_{2}O_{7} compared to La_{3}Ni_{2}O_{7} represents the most notable distinction, suggesting subtle effects arising from Pr substitution within the studied pressure range.…”
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Blistering Diseases in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A 10-year Audit by Niraj Parajuli, Laila Lama, Anupama Karki, Rushma Shrestha, Sumida Tiwari, Bhaskar MM Kayastha

“…Conclusion: Blistering diseases are one of the most common conditions requiring admission in dermatology ward. …”
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Comprehensive GWAS and Transcriptome Analysis Discovered Candidate Gene Associated with Starch Pasting Properties of Temperate japonica rice (Oryza sativa L.) by Yoon Kyung Lee, Su Jang, Jihwan Im, Hee-Jong Koh

“…While the Wx accounted for most viscosity traits, the identification of novel loci on chromosomes 2 and 8 highlights additional genetic factors to EQ variation. …”
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Efficacy of a topical polyphenol-based formulation in palmoplantar psoriasis: an observational study by Simone Amato, Annunziata Dattola, Luigi Bennardo, Martina Tolone, Steven Paul Nisticò

“…By day 8, the mean lesion extent had decreased by approximately 40%, inflammation had improved by about 50%, and desquamation had resolved fully in most cases. Patient-reported outcomes improve alongside clinical measures. …”
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Heat Pump Technology in the Field of Fruit and Vegetable Drying: A Review by Lichun Zhu, Xinyu Ji, Hao Yang, Xinze Cao, Wenchao Wang, Mengke Liang, Jiapin Li, Qian Zhang, Xuhai Yang, Zhihua Geng

“…Future research into combined heat pump technologies should focus on determining the conversion methods between pairs of drying technologies and identifying the most effective drying technology combinations. Future research into single heat pump technologies should focus on improving the performance levels of core components, such as compressors and drying media.…”
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Blue hydrogen in the United Kingdom – A policy &amp; environmental case study by Alexander Oburoh, Adekunle Oke, James Njuguna, Muhammad Younas

“…The study further identifies from literature that the autothermal reforming (ATR) system with integrated carbon capture and storage (CCS) production technology as the most environmentally sustainable technology at present in comparison to commercially available options studied. …”
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Keep the bees off the trees: the vulnerability of species in the periphery of mutualistic networks to shock perturbations by Lukas Halekotte, Anna Vanselow, Ulrike Feudel

“…We find that a pollinator’s endangerment is strongly linked to its degree of mutualistic specialization and its position within the core-periphery structure of its mutualistic network, with the most endangered species being specialists in the outer periphery. …”
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The influence of digital technologies on quality service delivery in the public sector: the mediating role of service expectation by Masud Ibrahim, Coffie Emmanuel, Dora Yeboah, Aaron Kumah

“…The study sample size was 384 respondents who mostly patronized the public institutions considered for the study. …”
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Understanding the role of the gut microbiome in gastrointestinal cancer: A review by Duygu Ağagündüz, Ermelinda Cocozza, Özge Cemali, Ayşe Derya Bayazıt, Maria Francesca Nanì, Ida Cerqua, Floriana Morgillo, Suna Karadeniz Saygılı, Suna Karadeniz Saygılı, Roberto Berni Canani, Paola Amero, Raffaele Capasso

“…Gastrointestinal cancer represents one of the most diagnosed types of cancer. Cancer is a genetic and multifactorial disease, influenced by the host and environmental factors. …”
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Diagnostics of an acute bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia and tactics of antibacterial therapy using amoxicillin by E. I. Krasnova, V. V. Provorova, N. I. Khokhlova, T. A. Kolpakova, T. I. Petrenko

“…The most frequent forms of lower respiratory tract infections in practice of the doctor are the acute bronchitis and communityacquired pneumonia. …”
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Strategies for teaching and assessing students in large mathematics classes in secondary schools in Tanzania: A systematic review by Honorata Kihaga, Bettina Dahl, Septimi Kitta, Morwo Likinjiye

“…The findings reveal that group discussion, peer instruction, think-pair-share, participatory lecture, question and answer, problem-based learning, team teaching, projects, flipped classroom, inquiry-based teaching, and jigsaw methods are recommended for teaching students in large classes. The most recommended strategy is teaching by combining more than one teaching strategy, such as lecture combined with discussion, lecture combined with questions and answers, think-pair-share combined with group discussion or problem-based learning combined with a case study. …”
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Emergency department observation units: A scoping review by Rebecca Goodwin, John Cyrus, Radina L. Lilova, Sreedhatri Kandlakunta, Taruna Aurora

“…Length of stay (191/461, 41%) is the most common outcome measure followed by morbidity/mortality (189/461, 41%), admission/failure rate (169/461, 37%), and protocol assessments (120/461, 26%). …”
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Was the 1952 Tokachi‐oki earthquake (Mw= 8.1) a typical underthrust earthquake?: Plate interface reflectivity measurement by an air gun‐‐ocean bottom seismometer experiment in the... by Ryosuke Azuma, Yoshio Murai, Kei Katsumata, Yuichi Nishimura, Takuji Yamada, Kimihiro Mochizuki, Masanao Shinohara

“…The Kuril Trench subduction zone is one of the most seismogenic regions, where underthrust earthquakes with M> 8 recur along the trench. …”
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Physiological adaptations to different shade levels and their role in enhancing yield and quality of Ficus formosana Maxim. for under-forest economy: Insights from greenhouse and f... by Ping-Huan Tsai, Yao-Yu Chiang, Chih-Ming Lai, Hung-Chih Lin, Yao-Moan Huang, Tzu-Hao Su

“…For F. formosana, moderate shading provides the most favorable conditions for maximizing root yield, while simultaneously maintaining its antioxidant quality, thereby enhancing its economic viability.…”
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Effect of Targeted Educational Program Based on the Transtheoretical Model in Promoting Healthy Nutrition Behaviors in Middle-aged Women in Dehdez, Iran by Kobra Khajehlandi, Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi, Marzieh Araban, Mohammadhosein Haghighizadeh

“…Aims: One of the most important causes of nutritional problems is the discrepancy between the performance of individuals on the basis of knowledge and the lack of proper nutritional knowledge. …”
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Clinical features and prognostic analysis of AKI in the internal medicine departments by XUE Xian, TANG Xiao-jing, ZHANG Di, SHEN Ai-wen, MEI Chang-lin

“…Objective To explore the clinical features of patients with acute kidney injury(AKI)in the internal medicine departments.Methods The kidney function indexes of the internal medicine patients were collected in Shanghai Changzheng Hospital from 2011 to 2012.According to the AKI diagnostic criteria of KDIGO in 2012,we screened out the AKI patients who met the criteria.By retrospectively studying their clinical data,we analyzed and summarized their clinical characteristics and the factors affecting the prognosis.Results From January 2011 to December 2012,there were a total of 33 332 cases of internal medicine patients in our hospital and 245 of them met the criteria of AKI.The incidence of AKI was 0.74%in internal medicine departments while the detection rate of AKI was 35.92%.The proportions of patients with AKI stage 1 to 3 were 42.45%,20.41% and 37.14%,respectively.Among all the internal medicine departments,patients in the department of nephrology accounted for 33.47%,followed by the department of cardiology(20.00%),gastroenterology(11.84%)and infectious disease(10.61%).The incidence of AKI from high to low was infection disease department(1.70%),nephrology department(1.37%),and cardiology department(1.11%).Of all the hospitalized patients with AKI,71.84% discharged with a better health condition and the kidney function discovered in only 34.69% of the discharged patients;28.16% died or gave up treatment.The most common departments with high fatality rate were the department of infectious disease(21.74%),gastroenterology and cardiology.Infection was the main cause of the AKI in internal medicine departments.Logistic regression analysis showed that higher AKI stage,more AKI risk factors,combination with liver disease or tumor were risk factors for death and giving up treatment,while chronic kidney disease was the protective factor.ConclusionsAKI is common in internal medicine system,with a high mortality rate and a higher recognition rate than perioperative AKI.Except for the department of nephrology,cardiology,departments of infectious disease and gastroenterology have heavy burden of AKI.The advanced stage of AKI,more risk factors,and comorbidities such as liver disease or tumor were associated with poor prognosis.…”
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New species of Eleutherodactylus of Colombia (Amphibia: Leptodactylidae). I: five new species from the paramos of the Cordillera Central New species of Eleutherodactylus of Colombi... by Lynch John D.

“…These are diminutive frogs most closely related to<br />E. myersi (Goin and Cochran) from the Nudo de Pasto and to E. trepidotus Lynch from the subpáramos of the eastern versant of the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador. …”
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Impact of post-COVID-19 syndrome on quality of life and functionality in ethnically diverse and vulnerable populations in the Amazon by Marcelo Silva de Paula, Sheyla Mara Silva de Oliveira, Tatiane Costa Quaresma, Guilherme Augusto Barros Conde, Laura Maria Vidal Nogueira, Valney Mara Gomes Conde, Adjanny Estela Santos de Souza, Waldiney Pires Moraes, Camila Castilho Moraes, Marcos Manoel Honorato, Daliane Ferreira Marinho, Franciane de Paula Fernandes, Lívia de Aguiar Valentim

“…Cluster and principal component analyses identified distinct symptomatic and sociodemographic profiles, with the most disadvantaged groups presenting the greatest burden. …”
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