Comparative Analysis of Mechanistic and Correlative Models for Global and Bhutan-Specific Suitability of Parthenium Weed and Vulnerability of Agriculture in Bhutan by Sangay Dorji, Stephen Stewart, Asad Shabbir, Ali Bajwa, Ammar Aziz, Steve Adkins

“…Correlative and mechanistic models are based on different niche concepts (i.e., realized and fundamental, respectively), and therefore combining them can provide a better understanding of actual and potential species distributions. …”
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Effect of K-N-Humates on Dry Matter Production and Nutrient Use Efficiency of Maize in Sarawak, Malaysia by Auldry Chaddy Petrus, Osumanu Haruna Ahmed, Ab Majid Nik Muhamad, Hassan Mohammad Nasir, Make Jiwan

“…The dry matter of plant parts (leaves, stems, and roots) were determined and analyzed for N, P, and K using standard procedures. …”
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Joint Education Provision: A Relief or Challenge to Quality Education Services in Uganda. “A Study in Buganda Region”. by Sempungu, Godfrey

“…They should therefore control most of the educational institutions as opposed to leaving the majority of them in the hands of private institution owners. …”
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Risk factors for disease progression and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19 in Taiwan: a nationwide population-based cohort study by Raymond N. Kuo, Wanchi Chen, Wen-Yi Shau

“…These findings can provide evidence for a better understanding of risk factors for disease progression and inform targeted intervention.…”
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Rehospitalization burden and morbidity risk in patients with heart failure with mid‐range ejection fraction by Enrique Santas, Rafael de laEspriella, Patricia Palau, Gema Miñana, Martina Amiguet, Juan Sanchis, Josep Lupón, Antoni Bayes‐Genís, Francisco Javier Chorro, Julio Núñez Villota

“…Abstract Aims Heart failure with mid‐range ejection fraction (HFmrEF) has been proposed as a distinct HF phenotype, but whether patients on this category fare worse, similarly, or better than those with HF with reduced EF (HFrEF) or preserved EF (HFpEF) in terms of rehospitalization risks over time remains unclear. …”
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Characterizing local forest structural complexity based on multi-platform and -sensor derived indicators by Patrick Kacic, Ursula Gessner, Christopher R. Hakkenberg, Stefanie Holzwarth, Jörg Müller, Kerstin Pierick, Dominik Seidel, Frank Thonfeld, Michele Torresani, Claudia Kuenzer

“…Therefore, the metrics from different platforms and sensors better characterize the changes in structural complexity through aggregated compared to distributed treatments. …”
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Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Micronutrients and Their Deficiency Effect on the Root Morphology and Architecture in Citrus Rootstock by Gaofeng Zhou, Yiping Fu, Mei Yang, Yanhong Li, Jing Zhang

“…The analysis of root morphology under micronutrient deficiency showed that root growth was more significantly inhibited in Ptr and Cre under Fe deficiency (FeD) than under other micronutrient deficiencies, while Cre roots exhibited better performance than Ptr roots. From the perspective of micronutrient deficiency, FeD and B deficiency (BD) inhibited all root morphological traits in Ptr and Cre except the average root diameter, while Mn deficiency (MnD) and Zn deficiency (ZnD) had lesser impacts, as well as the morphology of the stem. …”
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L’utilisation du bois dans les aménagements portuaires antiques de Narbonne/Narbo Martius (Aude) by Corinne Sanchez, Jean-Michel Fabre, Sophie Coadic, Julie Labussière, Benoit Favennec, Marie-Pierre Jézégou, Stéphanie Wicha

“…The aim of this article is to better understand the choices and the variety of techniques used in the context of these river and port developments. …”
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High and low body mass index increases the risk of short-term postoperative complications following total shoulder arthroplasty by Salvatore Capotosto, MD, Matthew Kim, MD, Kenny Ling, MD, Alireza Nazemi, MD, Ryan Tantone, MD, Elizabeth Wang, MD, David E. Komatsu, PhD, Edward D. Wang, MD

“…Background: Several studies have investigated the impact of body mass index (BMI) on total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) outcomes and reported contrasting results. …”
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A Phenologically Simplified Two-Stage Clumping Index Product Derived from the 8-Day Global MODIS-CI Product Suite by Ge Gao, Ziti Jiao, Zhilong Li, Chenxia Wang, Jing Guo, Xiaoning Zhang, Anxin Ding, Zheyou Tan, Sizhe Chen, Fangwen Yang, Xin Dong

“…The clumping index (CI) is a key structural parameter that quantifies the nonrandomness of the spatial distribution of vegetation canopy leaves. Investigating seasonal variations in the CI is crucial, especially for estimating the leaf area index (LAI) and studying global carbon and water cycles. …”
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The Influence of Edaphic and Climatic Factors on the Morphophysiological Behavior of Young Argan Plants Cultivated in Orchards: A Comparative Analysis of Three Regions in Southwest... by Fatima Ezzahra Tiouidji, Assma Oumasst, Salma Tabi, Naima Chabbi, Abdelaziz Mimouni, Meriyem Koufan, Naima Ait Aabd, Abdelghani Tahiri, Youssef Karra, Jamal Hallam, Redouan Qessaoui, Rachid Bouharroud, Fouad Elame, Nadya Wahid, Ahmed Wifaya

“…The soil was analyzed for the pH, electrical conductivity (EC), water content, limestone (CaCO₃), Kjeldahl nitrogen (N), available phosphorus (P₂O₅), organic matter (OM), and carbon/nitrogen ratio (C/N). To gain a better understanding of the morphophysiological characteristics of young argan seedlings, we carried out various observations, such as measuring the height and diameter of aerial parts, and the water content of leaves (WCL) and branches (WCB), quantifying chlorophyll (mg/m²) and leaf area. …”
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Presenting a model for the establishment and maintenance of expert human resources in the government organizations of Sistan and Baluchestan province by Majid Reza Dahmardeh, Vahid pourshahabi, Amin Reza Kamalian, Habibollah Salaerzehi

“…Today, leaving a job has attracted a lot of attention from researchers and organizational leaders, which is mainly related to important organizational and individual consequences such as job performance, organizational behavior, job attitudes, and negative psychological consequences. …”
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Investigating and Completing Khanlari’s Theory on Metrical Units by Abbas Jahed Jah

“…Khanlari’s suggested method was never fully applied by him or others, thus leaving it shrouded in ambiguity, which necessitates a practical evaluation of its strengths and weaknesses.The research pursues two primary objectives: first, to precisely describe Khanlari’s metrical units and identify the advantages and weaknesses of this type of segmentation; second, to refine, complete, and apply this method in alignment with later advancements and findings in prosody since Khanlari’s time. …”
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Analysis of the focal relationship of level five leadership with school organizational excellence by Hosein Majooni, Siroos Ghanbari

“…In this positive and friendly atmosphere, it is better for school leaders to consult with qualified teachers with an open mind in many matters and ask them for their opinions and help empower and improve them by delegating authority and participating in decisions; it is appropriate that the school leaders compare the current situation and the desired situation of the school by using evaluation and self-evaluation systems, and in this way get an accurate assessment of the extent of the school being on the path of excellence and balanced growth.…”
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Addressing Shortcomings in Contingency Standards of Care by Alexander Quan

“…COVID in NYC: What We Could Do Better. The American Journal of Bioethics, 20(7), 62–66. https://doi.org/10.1080/15265161.2020.1764146 [16] Persoff, J., & Wynia, M. …”
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Medical Assistance in Dying for Persons Suffering Solely from Mental Illness in Canada by Chloe Eunice Panganiban, Srushhti Trivedi

“…Introduction In June of 2016, Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) was legalized in Canada.[1] Throughout the first six years, a temporary exclusion of eligibility for persons suffering solely from mental illness was extended.[2] The exclusion of mental illness as a sole underlying medical condition was set to expire on March 17, 2024.[3] However, on February 1,  2024, just over a month before the set expiration, the Government of Canada once again extended the exclusion, this time setting it back three years to March 17, 2027. There are currently several countries that allow MAiD for mental illness, including Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.[4] Some countries, like Spain,[5] do not give specific guidance, leaving the matter under discussion by ethicists and courts. …”
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Comparative Ethics of Modern Payment Models by Jacob Riegler

“…But more care is not necessarily better care, and fee-for-service leads to higher patient bills, higher system costs, and largely inefficient and unnecessary treatment schemes.[17] Tummalapalli, et al. found that capitated models had lower visit frequency and fewer interventional actions with no difference in outcomes compared to fee-for-service models. …”
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