Land Cover Transformations and Thermal Responses in Representative North African Oases from 2000 to 2023 by Tallal Abdel Karim Bouzir, Djihed Berkouk, Safieddine Ounis, Sami Melik, Noradila Rusli, Mohammed M. Gomaa

“…The results reveal substantial reductions in bare soil (e.g., 48.10% in Siwa) and notable urban expansion (e.g., 136.01% in Siwa and 48.46% in Ghadames). …”
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Review of advancements and challenges in delayed irrigation: Enhancing crop water productivity and sustainable crop production by Run Xue, Yue Jiang, Hong Li, Bin Shi

“…Moreover, DI induces partial stomatal closure, redirecting resource allocation from growth to defense mechanisms by imposing mild drought stress, which enhances disease resistance despite slowing growth. …”
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Optimizing Sound Insulation Performance of Triple Glazing with Different Glass and Cavity Thickness Combinations by Honghu Zhang, Yan Wang, Xiaosheng Ji

“…These models were used to calculate the sound transmission loss curves, the weighted sound reduction index, and the distributions of structural stress and the displacement amplitude. …”
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Genome-wide association study reveals the QTLs and candidate genes associated with seed longevity in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) by Naflath Thenveettil, R. L. Ravikumar, S. Rajendra Prasad

“…Seed longevity related traits such as seed germination, seedling vigor index-I (SVI-I), seedling vigor index-II (RVI-II), reduction in vigor index-I (RVI-I), and reduction in vigor index-II (RVI-II) were recorded after 12 and 14 months after natural ageing and accelerated ageing during the year 2019 and 2021. …”
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“I became alright after birth”: Mechanisms driving improvements in mental health symptoms in the postpartum transition among persons at risk for HIV in South Africa by Katherine E. Kabel, Jane H. Lee, Jennifer N. Githaiga, Linda Gwangqa, Madison R. Fertig, Lauren R. Gulbicki, Maria J. Bustamante, Lucia Knight, Conall O’Cleirigh, Christina Psaros, Amelia M. Stanton

“…Background: Pregnant and postpartum persons (PPPs) are at increased risk for HIV acquisition, and depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) negatively impact engagement in HIV prevention behaviors like pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use, thereby increasing risk. …”
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Suture stabilization of the acromioclavicular ligament plus clavicular hook plate fixation vs. total ligament repair with loop plates for acromioclavicular joint dislocation by Gang Ren, Xiaowen Huang

“…Besides, this procedure significantly decreased the stress load acting around the AC joint, which further decreased the complications. …”
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Non-thermal processing techniques for sustainable food supply chains by Kaiser Younis, Kausar Jahan, Ovais Shafiq Qadri, Khwaja Osama, Owais Yousuf

“…The societal inferences, safety attention, regulatory issues, and consumer acceptance of these technologies are also discussed, highlighting the health rewards and the necessity for increased awareness and education. The review stresses nonthermal processing's pivotal role in promoting sustainable food systems by mitigating food waste, conserving resources, and lowering carbon emissions. …”
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Spatial association and trade-off/synergy relationships between ecosystem health and human well-being: a case study of the Manas River Basin by Ruiming Xiao, Xiaobin Dong, Xuechao Wang, Xiaomin Xiao, Yichen Yan, Rui Liu, Yuxin Qi

“…High EH–high HWB clusters were predominantly in midstream oases, whereas high EH–low HWB clusters were located in southern forests. (4) Trade-offs and synergies varied along the landscape gradient: ecological stress traded off with all HWB types, while ecological function showed stable synergies with EnvWB and increasing synergies with EcoWB and ECWB. …”
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MoveMentor—examining the effectiveness of a machine learning and app-based digital assistant to increase physical activity in adults: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Corneel Vandelanotte, Stewart Trost, Danya Hodgetts, Tasadduq Imam, MD Mamunur Rashid, Quyen G. To, Carol Maher

“…Secondary outcomes include app engagement and retention, quality of life, depression, anxiety, stress, sitting time, sleep, workplace productivity, absenteeism, presenteeism and habit strength. …”
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Finite element analysis of the modified intramedullary nail-II for managing reverse obliquity trochanteric fractures by Qian Wang, Yao Lu, Lu Liu, Teng Ma, Zhong Li, Kun Zhang, Qiang Huang

“…In comparison with the PFNA group, the MIN-II group showed a 30.0% reduction in 31-A3.1 ROT fracture and a 20.2% reduction in 31-A3.3 ROT fracture for this indicator, respectively. …”
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Wonder and Curiosity in Early Childhood: Pedagogical Inspirations from Catherine L'Ecuyer's 'The Wonder Approach' by Krystyna Heland-Kurzak

“…The paper concludes by stressing the need for an internalized learning approach, urging educators and caregivers to embrace the mystery and protect the sense of wonder in children, resisting societal pressures for accelerated development. …”
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Kyoto global consensus report on<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>gastritis: summary by A. A. Sheptulin

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Mothers Perception of Health Care Needs of Preterm Neonates in Intensive Care Unit by Lavanya Subhashini, Radha MS, Baby GK

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Yoga and victims by Nikolić-Ristanović Vesna

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Unravelling the Tangle of Bureaucracy at Russian Universities: Administrative Profiles by T. A. Akuneeva, D. P. Platonova

“…Drawing on the analysis of staff restructuring in universities around the world, the article stresses the growing share of non-academic staff, in particular highly qualified middle and senior administrative staff.   …”
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The effect of rs776746 polymorphism in the <i>CYP3A5</i> gene on heart rate when using bisoprolol in patients with acute coronary syndrome by V. A. Shumkov, K. A. Zagorodnikova, S. A. Boldueva, A. A. Murzina

“…Of the parameters listed, only the CYP3A5 genotype significantly predicted the dose of bisoprolol (F=8.5; p&lt;0.005; R2=0.096).Conclusion. …”
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Modelling and efficiency assessment of vertically reinforced slab foundation of multi-storey building by Kanat T. Alenov, Yerik T. Bessimbayev, Kylyshbay A. Bissenov, Assylbek S. Shadkam, Sayat E. Niyetbay, Zhangazy N. Moldamuratov

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Effect of legacy and emerging pollutants on genome-wide methylation patterns in black hake (Merluccius polli) natural populations by Carmen Blanco-Fernandez, María Bobes-Villa, Ainhoa López, Daniel Menéndez, Kathryn R. Elmer, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino

“…Elevated Pb was significantly associated with a reduction in hake condition factor. Differentially methylated loci were associated with diverse pathways associated to responses for all pollutants (e.g. immune response, gene expression regulation), pointing to signs of stress within the population. …”
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Paired nitrogen management for improving wheat yields while minimizing nitrogen losses by Xiaotian Mi, Wanyi Xie, Lei Fan, Tianli Zhang, Yaru Liu, Gang He

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Efficacy of Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for reducing perfectionistic strivings in the Republic of Korea: A randomized controlled trial by Sanghoon Oh, Jeong hee Cha, Jungwon Joo, Ji Hyung Lee, Yunna Lee, Hyung Jun Lee, Dong Uk Yoon, Jeonghwan Lee

“…Online assessments were conducted at baseline and post-intervention using the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). …”
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