Assessment of the knowledge landscape, information needs and attitude towards decision support systems among hemp farmers in Florida by Alwin Hopf, Jonathan A. Watson, Mickie Swisher, Zachary Brym, Gerrit Hoogenboom

“…Regulatory uncertainties and market volatility further compounded these challenges. While interest in DSS exists, particularly for addressing agronomic issues and optimizing decision-making, barriers such as cost, trust in model accuracy, and utility remain significant. …”
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Network pattern and risk characteristics of global cobalt material trade from the perspective of industry chain by LI Haoran, XU Wenjie, JI Qiang, SUN Xiaolei

“…Systematically identifying cobalt trade patterns and their evolving risks is crucial for maintaining the stability of industry chains and optimizing resource security policies. [Methods] Focusing on cobalt material trade, this study selected 29 cobalt products across four stages of the industry chain—mining, production, manufacturing, and waste management—to construct a global cobalt material trade network. …”
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FK506 and Cyclosporin A Enhance IL-6 Production in Monocytes: A single-Cell Assay by K. Murayama, M. Sawamura, H. Murakami, J. Tamura, T. Naruse, J. Tsuchiya

“…The effect of FK506 and cyclosporin A (CsA) on the production of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in adherent monocytes was studied at a single-cell level by the avidinbiotin- peroxidase complex methods. The percentage of IL-6-producing monocytes increased when stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) at concentrations between 10 ng/ml and 10 μg/ml, in a dose dependent manner. …”
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Octreotide combined with pantoprazole in the treatment of elderly patients with peptic ulcer complicated by upper gastrointestinal bleeding by Ming Yang, Shu-Qin Zhang, Jing Huang

“…BackgroundUpper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a serious complication of peptic ulcer (PU), particularly in elderly patients who are at higher risk for adverse outcomes. While pantoprazole is widely used for acid suppression, adding octreotide may enhance hemostatic efficacy by reducing splanchnic blood flow. …”
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Vaping-Associated Pneumothorax: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series by Moneeb Al-Taj, Alameen Alsabbah, Tariq Ma’ali, Mohammad Abu Suilik, Jehad Feras AlSamhori, Ahmad Alloubani, Ali Madha, Anita V. Goyal, Abeer Gharaibeh

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Pneumothorax is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of air in the pleural cavity, leading to lung collapse. While cigarette smoking is a well-known risk factor, the role of electronic cigarettes is less understood. …”
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Predicting the achievement emotions of elementary and middle school students in online learning based on control-value theory by Yan Yi, Lixiang Gao, Shuang Wang, Mingzhang Zuo, Heng Luo

“…IntroductionAchievement emotions have a profound impact on students' academic achievements and learning strategies, especially in online learning context where students may face great challenges in maintaining positive emotions due to physical separation and social isolation. While most studies focus on achievement emotions as predictors of academic performance, fewer have examined them as outcome variables. …”
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Evolution of Vegetation Landscape Pattern Dynamics in Ejina Delta, Northwest China—Before and After Ecological Water Diversion by Jingru Dong, Chaoyang Du, Jingjie Yu

“…To enhance oasis stability, future ecological management strategies should optimize spatiotemporal water allocation while considering differential vegetation responses.…”
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Effect of basalt fiber content on the dynamic tensile properties of rock-filled concrete: Insights from split-hopkinson tensile bar and split-hopkinson pressure bar Brazilian testi... by Muhammad Ibrar Ihteshaam, Yixuan Jin, Feng Jin

“…Rock-Filled Concrete (RFC) is gaining popularity in civil engineering due to its cost-effectiveness and sustainability. While RFC offers numerous advantages, there is limited knowledge available regarding its tensile strength and behavior under dynamic loading conditions, such as impact or seismic events. …”
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Enhancing yield and nutritional quality of sweet potato through genotype selection and selenium application by Qing Liao, Ying Xing, Li-Ping Pan, Jin-Ping Chen, Yong-Xian Liu, Dong-Liang Huang

“…Significant genotypic variation in Se accumulation was observed, with Guiziweishu 1 exhibiting the highest tuber Se content (0.0139 mg/kg), while Fushu 404 had the lowest (0.0030 mg/kg). However, none of the varieties met the local standard for Se-rich agricultural products (0.02–0.20 mg/kg), highlighting the need for exogenous Se supplementation. …”
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Impact of Burdizzo and Surgical Castration on Immune and Oxidative Stress Markers in Cattle by Thanyakorn Chalalai, Piyarat Srinontong, Worapol Aengwanich, Kanticha Srisila, Sudarat Promkrathok, Mookdawan Sununta, Bhuripit Saraphol, Zhiliang Wu

“…The results showed that Burdizzo castration caused significantly higher levels of IFN-γ at 3 and 6 h, TNF-α at 24 and 48 h, IL-10 at 3 and 24 h, and malondialdehyde at 24 h post-castration (<i>p</i> < 0.05), indicating more intense inflammatory and oxidative stress responses. Both methods caused alterations in CD3⁺CD4⁺ and CD3⁺CD8⁺ T-cell counts, while Burdizzo castration induced longer-lasting immune activation. …”
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INFLUENCE OF PRE-KILLING LIVING WEIGHT ON THE QUALITY OF CARCASES OF HYBRID PIGS IN THE CONDITIONS OF INDUSTRIAL PORK PRODUCTION IN UKRAINE by Mykola POVOD, Oksana KRAVCHENKO, Andriy GETYA, Valeriy ZHMAILOV, Olekasndr MYKHALKO, Olga KORZH, Tatiana KODAK

“…The optimal pre-slaughter live weight of pigs for fattening in the conditions of an industrial pig complex in Ukraine was determined and its influence on the quality of pig carcasses was investigated. …”
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Nurses’ Experiences of Providing Dysphagia Services Through the Internet+Nursing Service Care Model: Qualitative Study by Zhifang Ren, Ling Tong, Shuojin Fu, Shuai Jin, Yanling Wang, Qian Xiao

“…ConclusionsThis study highlights both the opportunities and challenges of delivering the dysphagia-related Internet+Nursing Service. While nurses acknowledge the value of this care model, addressing staffing shortages, improving training programs, and strengthening regulatory frameworks are essential for optimizing service delivery. …”
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DIETARY PRACTICES OF AEROBIC DANCERS AND BODYBUILDERS IN VHEMBE DISTRICT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE: ASSESSING THE NEED FOR NUTRITION INTERVENTION STRATEGIES by Raymond Ramashidzha, Sefora Makuse, Sylven Masoga

“…Similarly, bodybuilders consumed energy (55.6±1.0kcal/kg/day), CHO (1.5±0.2g/kg/day), and protein (0.4±0.0g/kg/day) suboptimal, while the fat intake (0.6±0.3g/kg/day) was optimal. …”
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Influencing factors of suicide in hospitalized patients with mental disorders: a retrospective study using medical malpractice cases in China by Qiang Wang, Daming Sun, Guangjian Li, Lin Li, Hongyan Li, Yajun Xu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to reveal the suicide risk factors in specific situations of medical malpractice.MethodsWe conducted a systematic analysis using the medical malpractice case data from the judgment search system on China Judgments Online, covering the years 2012 to 2022. …”
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Effect of Imeglimin on mitochondrial function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a prospective cohort study by Abhishek Satheesan, Janardanan Kumar, Kakithakara Vajravelu Leela, Ria Murugesan

“…Relative telomere length was only associated with age and changes in LDL-c levels.ConclusionImeglimin-based combination therapy effectively improves glycemic control and mitochondrial function, while monotherapy offers limited benefits. Combination therapy may be preferable for optimizing metabolic outcomes in T2DM. …”
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Gambogic acid suppresses osteosarcoma progression through upregulation of FOXO3a by Yawei Hu, Jiawen Wu, Songqing Ye, Hao Zhang, Zengfeng Guo, Xiaohong Han, Jianhua Zhou

“…Wound healing assays revealed a marked inhibition of cell migration, while flow cytometry confirmed a significant increase in apoptosis rates following GA treatment. …”
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A non-invasive wearable microwave sensor for Alzheimer's Stage differentiation using realistic 3D human head phantoms by Jinan N. Shehab, Malik Jasim Farhan, Saad Al-Azawi

“…The proposed system features a compact antenna design that achieves an optimal balance between gain and size, along with a realistic head phantom that enhances testing accuracy.While not yet validated for clinical deployment, its performance was evaluated using a vector network analyzer (VNA), and the results confirmed its high compatibility with biological tissues, demonstrating its effectiveness in accurately detecting Alzheimer's-related dielectric changes through microwave technology.…”
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Extra‐cardiac vagal stimulation: Clinical utility of a novel diagnostic and therapeutic tool in supraventricular tachycardia by Jose Carlos Pachon‐M, Enrique Pachon‐M, Tasso Lobo, Tomas Santillana‐P, Carlos Pachon, Juan Pachon‐M, Christian Higuti, Maria Zelia Pachon, John Clark

“…Baseline ECVS was performed to determine the optimal position for right or left ECVS, near the jugular foramen. …”
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Adaptive conflict resolution for IoT transactions: A reinforcement learning-based hybrid validation protocol by Mohammad A. Al Khaldy, Ahmad Nabot, Ahmad al-Qerem, Issam Jebreen, Abdulbasit A. Darem, Asma A. Alhashmi, Mohammad Alauthman, Amjad Aldweesh

“…Our key innovation lies in dynamically learning optimal scheduling policies that minimize transaction aborts while maximizing throughput under varying workload conditions. …”
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Automated generation of discharge summaries: leveraging large language models with clinical data by Matthias Ganzinger, Nicola Kunz, Pascal Fuchs, Cornelia K. Lyu, Martin Loos, Martin Dugas, Thomas M. Pausch

“…After de-identifying 25 patient datasets, we optimized the output of the LLaMA3 model through prompt engineering and evaluated it using error analysis, as well as quantitative and qualitative metrics. …”
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