La cubierta vegetal y la erosión de suelos por surcos por eventos lluviosos extremos en ambientes semiáridos by Belén Cárceles-Rodríguez, Baltazar Gálvez-Ruiz, José Ramón Francia-Martínez, Simón Cuadros Tavira, Carmen Rocío Rodríguez Pleguezuelo, Víctor Hugo Durán-Zuazo

“…En el presente estudio se han comparado dos tipos de manejos de suelo, mínimo laboreo (ML) y mínimo laboreo con cubierta vegetal espontánea (MLVE), en una plantación de almendro en secano y en pendiente (35%), ante un evento extraordinario durante el año 2015 (91,3 mm y EI30 de 2 719,89 mm ha-1 h-1). …”
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Effect of crystalline lens decentration and tilt on visual performance in eyes implanted with bifocal or extended depth of focus intraocular lenses by Yu Zhang, Jiaqing Zhang, Chen Liang, Yifan Xu, Jiaying Wu, Junming Wu, Yifan Zhang, Aixia Jin, Xuhua Tan, Lixia Luo

“…Patients undergoing phacoemulsification with bifocal (Tecnis ZMB00) or extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) (Tecnis ZXR00) IOL implantation were consecutively enrolled. …”
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Effect of Work-Related Stress on Employee's Performance among Construction Professionals in Julius Berger PLC, Abuja, Nigeria by Waziri Babamaaji Goodnews, Kabiru Jinjiri Ringim, Halima Shuaibu

“…The various components of the work related stress were also found to reduce 'performance among all the construction professionals in a small to medium effects. (Deand Factors r = +0.306; Control Factors r = +0.249; Support Factors r = +0.200; Relationship Factors r = +0.315; Role Factors r = +0.259; Change Factors r = +0.273). …”
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Análisis de la cadena de valor del turismo gastronómico y sus relaciones desde un enfoque territorial: criterios de funcionalidad y jerarquización by Arturo Jiménez Rodríguez, Elisa Rico Cánovas, Enrique Moltó Mantero

“…La transversalidad de este patrimonio en el hecho turístico brinda posibilidades a cualquier tipo de destino. Esto implica que deban trabajar en la identificación de los atractivos gastronómicos del territorio para poder elaborar propuestas turísticas. …”
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Prediksi Mahasiswa Drop-Out Di Universitas XYZ by Tubagus Ahmad Marzuqi, Evelline Kristiani, Marcel

“…One factor that can negatively impact accreditation is the number of students who drop out (DO). To prevent a decline in accreditation and reputation due to this issue, this study aims to develop a predictive model for student dropouts. …”
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Influence of light intensity, pre-harvest fasting, and storage time on biochemical components in serum and plasma of broilers by Clauber Polese, Lucas Wachholz, Cleison de Souza, Nilton Rohloff Junior, Guilherme Luis Silva Tesser, Rayanne Andrade Nunes, Cinthia Eyng, Jessica Dawn Starkey, Charles William Starkey, Jansller Luiz Genova, Ricardo Vianna Nunes

“…Storage boosts serum UA, TP, and Glb, with component-specific peaks and declines over time.…”
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Neurocognitive function and health-related quality of life among glioblastoma patients: A prospective study by Mohamed A Baba, Ahmed Kharbach, Mohamed Lmejjati, Nawal Adali

“…Conclusion: The results indicate a decline in HRQoL during follow-up among glioblastoma patients. …”
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The Impact of Lockdown on Air Quality in Pakistan during the COVID-19 Pandemic Inferred from the Multi-sensor Remote Sensed Data by Rehana Khan, Kanike Raghavendra Kumar, Tianliang Zhao

“…During DLP-2020, a variable and least significant decline in surface particulate matter of size 2.5 µm (PM2.5) concentration was observed in the urban regions of KPK (–19.17%) followed by IBR (–0.82%) and BP (–0.26%). …”
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Age-stratified analysis of the BMI-kidney stone relationship: findings from a national cross-sectional study by Liuliu Zhou, Wei Gu, Yufeng Jiang, Haimin Zhang

“…In the ≥60-year age group, risk initially increased with BMI but then slightly declined. This non-linear relationship suggests that the impact of BMI on kidney stone risk varies by age and should be considered in clinical strategies.ConclusionHigh BMI is significantly associated with an increased risk of kidney stones, particularly among middle-aged and older adults. …”
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Inter-individual Variability in Psychological Outcomes of Supervised Exercise in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes / Variabilidad interindividual en los efectos psicológicos del ejercici... by Marco Guicciardi, Romina Lecis, Davide Massidda, Lucina Corgiolu, Adelina Porru, Matteo Pusceddu, Francesca Spanu

“…Results show a general decline in the mean values of self-efficacy and perceived stress at 6 months and a high individual variability in both variables. …”
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DIGITAL TOOLS FOR MATCHING QUALIFICATIONS TO THE LEVELS OF THE NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK by Volodymyr Kovtunets, Sergiy Londar, Serhii Melnyk, Oles Kovtunets

“…Saaty’s Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is close to optimal for solving the problem of qualifications comparing and therefore looks like the best option for such methods. However, AHP demands non-trivial qualifications in mathematics and computing. …”
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The Effects of Digital eHealth Versus Onsite 2-Day Group-Based Education in 255 Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Cohort Study by Birgitte Berentsen, Camilla Thuen, Eline Margrete Randulff Hillestad, Elisabeth Kjelsvik Steinsvik, Trygve Hausken, Jan Gunnar Hatlebakk

“…However, as postdiagnostic patient education can be resource demanding, assessment of digital approaches and verification of their effectiveness is warranted. …”
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Biofilmed-PGPR: Next-Generation Bioinoculant for Plant Growth Promotion in Rice under Changing Climate by Jeberlin Prabina Bright, Hemant S. Maheshwari, Sugitha Thangappan, Kahkashan Perveen, Najat A. Bukhari, Debasis Mitra, Riyaz Sayyed, Andrea Mastinu

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Carbon sequestration effects of the typical restored vegetation types in Eastern Qinling Mountains by XU Xiaoming, YAN Shanshan, PENG Xiaobang

“…Carbon storage began to stabilize and slowly decline in the over-mature forest stage. (3) There were notable differences in carbon density among various restored vegetation types on shaded versus sunny slopes. …”
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Co-administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa linn and Daflon-500® mitigates weight loss, hyperglycemia, hematological and oxidative changes in male rats with type-2 diabetes by Aishat Omobolanle Olatunji, Root Oluwapelumi Alegbe, Suleiman Folorunsho Ambali, Muftau Shittu, Ganiu Jimoh Akorede, Abdulfatai Aremu, Afisu Basiru, Jamila Abdulhamid Atata, Kolawole Yusuf Suleiman, Charles Amoto Shuaibu

“…Results: Groups 2–7 revealed a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in body weight on day 14 compared to the increased growth rate observed on day 28 (Group 7).Blood glucose levels significantly increased on days 1 and 14 in groups 2–7 but declined on day 28 in groups 4–7. Significantly higher packed cell volume, hemoglobin levels, red blood cell counts, lymphocytes, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin were observed in groups 5–7. …”
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Longitudinal maternal glycemia during pregnancy and placental epigenetic age acceleration by Tesfa Dejenie Habtewold, Prabhavi Wijesiriwardhana, Richard J. Biedrzycki, Cuilin Zhang, Katherine L. Grantz, Jagteshwar Grewal, Fasil Tekola-Ayele

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Measurement, determinants and outcomes of maternal care satisfaction in Nigeria: a systematic review by Jane E Hirst, Robyn Norton, Margaret Peden, Edward Mullins, Beatrice Wuraola Ope, Tavleen Wasan

“…The findings from this study can inform policy, improve health responsiveness and ensure that women are provided with satisfactory and patient-centred maternity care, hence leading to a decline in poor pregnancy outcomes in Nigeria. It also highlights the need for robust methodologies that accurately measure women’s experiences, which is essential for enhancing the quality of maternal health services.PROSPERO registration number A protocol was developed for this study and published on PROSPERO, the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD42023414771).…”
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Assessment of occupational hazards in midwifery setting and impact of occupational stress and job satisfaction on midwives’ quality of work-life: multicenter study in IRAN by Nasibeh Sharifi, Azita Fathnezhad-Kazemi, Nazanin Rezaei, Masoumeh Yaralizadeh, Zahra PourMohammad

“…Given the high levels of job stress and dissatisfaction, there is a need for planning and policy-making to provide psychological support to manage stress, increase professional support, optimize the work environment, and manage physical demands.…”
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Correlación entre eosinófilos y aminotransferasas en pacientes diabéticos y no diabéticos de un policlínico ubicado en el distrito de Villa El Salvador, Lima, Perú by Alberto Guevara Tirado

“…Es posible que la interacción entre las células polimorfonucleares como los eosinófilos y los marcadores de inflamación hepática y sistémica como las aminotransferasas sea parte de los cambios fisiopatológicos tempranos de la diabetes mellitus, años o décadas antes del desarrollo de las complicaciones sistémicas micro y macrovasculares de esta endocrinopatía.…”
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IMPACT OF ENERGY PRICES ON PRICES OF BASIC TOURISM SERVICES IN THE EURO AREA by Lachezar Borisov

“…After a period of accelerated development, tourism is facing a serious challenge caused by the COVID-19 crisis and a decline in the number of tourists and in tourism services provided. …”
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