Environmental impact assessment of renewable power plants (solar -wind): a case study of Salafchegan special economic zone by Nahid Mohammad Hosseini, Maryam Robati, Majid Amidpour

“…Introduction: Utilizing renewable energies is one of the most effective ways to deal with environmental pollution resulting from fossil fuel power plants. …”
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Comparison and clinical analysis of pathological types of primary glomerular diseases in North Henan and Hainan by Shang Rui-hua, Zhu Yong-jun, Lin Zi-Yan, Ma Dong-hong, Ma Yuan-yuan, Ji Meng, Hou Yu-long, Guo Ming-hao

“…Objective To retrospectively review the compositions and evolutionary characteristics of primary glomerular diseases in North Henan and Hainan over the last 12 years.Methods A comparative analysis was conducted for 3985 cases of primary glomerular disease diagnosed by renal biopsy.From January 2008 to December 2019,the relevant clinicopathological data were divided into three groups according to the periods of 2008-2011,2012-2015 and 2016-2019.Then the changing trend of pathological type of disease was analyzed.Results The male-to-female radio was 1.22∶1 in North Henan area.MN（membranous nephropathy）was the most common type,accounting for around 40.1%.Its incidence has declined recently.The incidence of MN rose from 1.74% to 56.5%（2008-2017）and declined from 56.5% to 51.0%（2017-2019）.However,it has remained the most important pathological type in primary renal diseases.IgAN（IgA nephropathy）ranked second,accounting for around 26.0%.Among the 160 patients in Hainan,the ratio of male-to-female was around 1.25∶1.IgAN and MsPGN（mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis）accounted for 36.3% and 17.5% respectively.The peak age of incidence was between 19 to 40 years.It indicated that the disease predominated in young-aged group and the average age was（39.55±16.91）and（33.8±12.1）years respectively at two centers.MN patients were clustered in middle-aged group while MCD（minimal change disease）,MsPGN and IgAN were more common in young-aged group.A comparison of primary glomerulonephritis among three groups in northern Henan showed statistical significance（P<0.05）while a comparison of minor degenerative nephropathy among three groups in Hainan showed statistical significance（P<0.05）.Nephrotic syndrome was a major clinical manifestation in renal biopsy patients in both regions and latent glomerulonephritis was the rarest clinical manifestation.IgAN was the most common pathological type of nephritis.MN was the most common type of nephrotic syndrome.Conclusions MN was the most common one in North Henan.Since 2017,the composition ratios of MN and MCD have shown a downward trend while other pathological types remain basically unchanged.IgAN was the most common in Hainan,followed by MsPGN and MN.IgAN showed an upward trend and MCD showed a downward trend.The incidence rate of MN in North Henan was higher than that in Hainan.…”
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Global research trends on the interaction between gut microbiome and bile acids: a bibliometric and visualized analysis by Fangli Luo, Fangli Luo, Fangli Luo, Luqiang Sun, Renhong Wan, Zhen Tian, Zhaoxuan He

“…The most prolific author was Jia Wei, and Jason M. Ridlon was the most frequently co-cited author. …”
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The Myopia Control in Real Clinical Practice: The Results of an Expert Study by E. P. Tarutta, O. V. Proskurina, E. N. Iomdina

“…Orthokeratology was perceived to be the most effective method of myopia control, followed by myopia control soft contact lenses and increased time outdoors. …”
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Survey on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Patterns of Ophthalmologists in the Philippines on the Diagnosis and Management of Dry Eye Disease by Margarita I. Echavez, MD, Ruben Lim Bon Siong, MD

“…The most common first-line medications were carboxymethylcellulose (89%), propylene glycol (85%), and hypromellose (83%). …”
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Clinical profile and management outcomes of paediatric undescended testes in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: An 11-year review by Ituen MA, Akpanudo EI, Eyo AE, Emmanuel EM

“…The canalicular position was the most frequent testicular location (48.2%), and the most common associated anomaly was congenital hernia or hydrocele (97%). …”
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Safety assessment of proteasome inhibitors real world adverse event analysis from the FAERS database by Jinlong Huang, Miaomiao Zhang, Jingyang Lin, Xiuli Yang, Ping Huang, Xiaochun Zheng

“…For carfilzomib, the most significant SOC signal being “blood and lymphatic system disorders” (ROR = 4.34, 95% CI 4.17–4.53), while the most significant PT signal was “light chain analysis increased” (ROR = 76.65, 95% CI 57.07-102.96). …”
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Analysis of factors affecting patterns of Rural Housing Developments, with an Emphasis on Identity (Case Study: East Eghbal Rural District of Qazvin Province)

“…9 From the very early stages of human history, the issue of housing has been of great importance and one of the most essential human needs that a lot of effort has been put in providing it. …”
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The Use of Extended Reality Technologies in Sport Perceptual-Cognitive Skill Research: A Systematic Scoping Review by Aden Kittel, Riki Lindsay, Peter Le Noury, Luke Wilkins

“…Decision-making was the most prevalent skill investigated, across 60% of studies. …”
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Contrastive sequence signatures between the both sides of a recombination spot reveal an adaptation at PPARD locus from standing variation for pleiotropy since out-of-Africa disper... by Weihua Shou, Chenhui Zhang, Ying Wang, Haifeng Wang, Lei Guo, Li Li, Tiesong Zhang, Wei Huang, Jinxiu Shi

“…The colocalization analyses between the genetic associations from cis-acting gene expression and complex traits signify the most likely selective pressure from physical capacity, energy metabolism, and immune-related involvement, and provide prioritization for the effective genes and casual variants. …”
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Exploring learning communities’ actions and perceived impact on healthy weight approaches across Dutch municipalities by M. J.J. ter Bogt, K. E. Bevelander, G. R.M. Molleman, M. E.T.C. van den Muijsenbergh, G. A.J. Fransen

“…Actions that targeted the most superficial system level were most likely to occur. …”
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Diagnostic Tips for Childhood Acute Leukemia for Non-hematologists by Begüm Şirin Koç, Funda Tekkeşin, Tuba Merter, Ülkü Miray Yıldırım, Fikret Asarcıklı, Selime Aydoğdu, Suar Çakı Kılıç

“…Objective: Acute leukemia is the most common type of malignancy in childhood. Fever, malaise, hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy are among the most common presentations of leukemia. …”
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Epidemiology and susceptibility profiles of diabetic foot infections in five hospitals in Lebanon by Michele Obeid, Eric Moughames, Petra Aboulhosn, Rashad Madi, Maya Farah, Jinia Feghali, Jacques Mokhbat, Anna Farra, Rima Moughnieh, Ziad Daoud, Rita Feghaleh, Edmond Abboud, Emma Abboud, Rola Husni-Samaha

“…While Gram-positive cocci, mainly Staphylococcus species (spp.), were the most common organisms cultured from DFU in the United States, the Gram-negative Pseudomonas spp. were found to be the most common in some Middle Eastern countries. …”
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Trends in the top ten popular dog breeds in Serbia (2008-2022) by Janjić Filip, Živanović Dragana, Radaković Milena, Davitkov Dajana, Spariosu Kristina, Francuski-Andrić Jelena, Kovačević-Filipović Milica

“…Information on the prevalence of the most popular breeds within one society can provide insights into its sociological, economic, and anthropological aspects, while also aiding in the organization of more effective veterinary services and improving animal welfare. …”
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Socioeconomic inequalities in patient-reported outcome measures among total hip and knee arthroplasty patients: a comprehensive analysis of instruments and domains by Joshua M. Bonsel, Max Reijman, Erin M. Macri, Jan A. N. Verhaar, Liza N. van Steenbergen, Gouke J. Bonsel

“…For OHS/OKS, functioning contributed most in THA (up to 61%) and pain contributed most in TKA (up to 68%). …”
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Sex-specific DNA methylation changes in placental thyroid hormone regulatory genes following prenatal exposure to flame retardants by Min Luan, Haijun Zhu, Fen Yang, Hong Liang, Xiuxia Song, Longmei Jin, Honglei Ji, Wei Yuan, Qihan Wu, Xiujuan Su, Maohua Miao

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Kinds of Determinism in Science by Alexander Maar

“…In this paper I explain in detail the four senses of determinism, from the most fundamental metaphysical sense, to the most complex epistemic (predictive) sense. …”
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Attitudes of youth towards cyber vandalism by Petrović Nikola M.

“…The sample included 200 primary and secondary students aged 12 and 17. The most important conclusions drawn from the research results are the following: 1) secondary students assess cyber vandalism less seriously than primary students; 2) male respondents assess cyber vandalism less seriously than female respondents; 3) revenge has been percieved as the most common motive for this type of behavior; 4) the criminal police registration and the prohibition of the use of internet were evaluated as the most adequate punishment for cyber vandalism.…”
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Hot flushes by Jacky van Schoor

“…Vasomotor symptoms, such as hot flushes and night sweats, are considered to be the cardinal symptoms of menopause, and are experienced by most women. The physiology of hot flushes is not fully understood, and is likely to reflect the interplay between multiple central and peripheral physiological systems. …”
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Epidemiological profile of newborns´ mothers admitted to a public neonatal unit by Mariana Fanstone Ferraresi, Alessandra da Rocha Arrais

“…Results: it was observed that most of the women had unfavorable sociodemographic conditions, had intercurrences during pregnancy and although most of them had performed the recommended number of prenatal consultations, the hospitalization of the newborn in a specialized unit leads to questioning the quality of this care. …”
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