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Forestry
Hiroshi Kondoh
Summary: This study analyzed whether the current full density curve in the SDMD of Hinoki plantation stands in Kyushu Island aligns with the characteristics of the existing stands. The results showed that the current full density curve does not completely align with the characteristics of the existing Hinoki plantation stands, indicating a need for significant adjustments. These results have important implications for forest management in Japan and the application of SDMD modeling in forest planning and management.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Naomi K. Fukagawa, Kyle McKillop, Pamela R. Pehrsson, Alanna Moshfegh, James Harnly, John Finley
Summary: FoodData Central (FDC) is an integrated data system established by the USDA to provide information on food and nutrient profiles. It consists of 5 different types of data, including data and metadata that were not previously available. FDC aims to meet the diverse needs of various users, including public health professionals, agricultural and environmental researchers, and policy makers.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Henry H. L. Wu, Rajkumar Chinnadurai, Robert J. Walker, Karthik K. Tennankore
Summary: There is a growing number of older people with kidney cancer and/or cancer and kidney disease worldwide, leading to a discussion on the impact of frailty and the importance of frailty assessments in this patient population. Onconephrology, a sub-specialty focused on the intersection between the kidney and cancer, plays a crucial role in managing these conditions. However, there is still limited knowledge regarding frailty in onconephrology. This article examines the definition, operationalization, and significance of frailty in onconephrology, as well as current approaches to assessing frailty and potential developments in this field.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mai T. P. Le, Luca Sanguinetti, Emil Bjornson, Maria-Gabriella Di Benedetto
Summary: This paper investigates the improvement of spectral efficiency in massive MIMO systems using non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA), with a focus on the effectiveness of NOMA in planar arrays with limited spatial resolution. A two-step UE grouping scheme for NOMA-aided mMIMO systems is proposed for active UEs in each cell. Numerical results show that orthogonal spreading signatures provide the highest average spectral efficiency.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Petras Rupsys, Edmundas Petrauskas
Summary: This study investigates unevenly aged whole-stand models from mixed-effect parameters diffusion processes and Voronoi diagram perspectives, focusing on mixed-species stands. The Voronoi diagram is used to quantify inter-tree competition, with a newly developed model showing acceptable statistical predictions and forecasts. All results were implemented in the Maple computer algebra system.
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Urban Studies
Huaxiong Jiang
Summary: In the "smart" era, smart governance is not just about technology adoption, but also aims to improve urban outcomes through innovative use of technologies. Smart urban governance shows potential in addressing urban challenges and emphasizes shaping technological intelligence more socially based on context-specificities.
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Education & Educational Research
Haojun Guo
Summary: This paper presents a qualitative study on the needs of translanguaging among 35 Chinese primary school students in English classrooms. The findings show that these students naturally alternate between Chinese and English driven by different needs, including completing learning tasks and expressing themselves freely. Translanguaging, as a means of mediation, plays an important role in these young learners' cognition and expression.
ASIA-PACIFIC EDUCATION RESEARCHER
(2023)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
M. Abrehdary, L. E. Sjoberg
Summary: The study focuses on the study of the Moho discontinuity and the use of satellite gravity missions to recover the Moho constituents. It aims to assess the significance of removing non-isostatic effects on gravity and whether specific corrections are needed. The results show that correcting for the non-isostatic effects can significantly improve the model and visualize crustal structures more clearly.
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
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Forestry
Adele Muscolo, Giovanna Settineri, Federico Romeo, Carmelo Mallamaci
Summary: This study identified that different thinning intensities had varying effects on the abundance, species richness, and diversity of arthropods, fungi, bacteria colonies, and soil properties in different seasons. Intense thinning was found to promote the highest biodiversity and reduce competitive exclusion among soil organisms, thus enhancing species richness and diversity.
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Urology & Nephrology
Alexandra M. C. Carolan, Kelly M. Parker, Gwen M. Grimsby
Summary: Many pediatric urologic surgery patients do not require opioid prescriptions postoperatively. Reviewing and providing education within the department significantly reduced the number of opioids prescribed and used after surgery.
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Urology & Nephrology
Claudia Chidiac, Dania Chelala, Dany Nassar, Chadia Beaini, Hiba Azar, Serge Finianos, Celine Boueri, Jenny Hawi, Ibrahim Abdo, Mabel Aoun
Summary: Within the KDIGO targets, therapeutic interventions based on routine laboratory testing did not exceed six times yearly for all parameters in hemodialysis patients. This suggests that reducing testing frequency is possible without affecting the quality of care. A personalized approach can be safe and cost-effective for hemodialysis patients. This is particularly important in low-resource settings and during economic crises, and should be further evaluated in prospective studies.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kylie D. F. McGuire, Katharina T. Schmidt, Priscilla Ta, Jennifer J. Long, Matthew Yurko, Sarah Kimball
Summary: The effectiveness and variation of using seeds versus container plants in ecological restoration have not been well studied. This study found that adding seeds resulted in greater shrub growth and density, while planted plots had higher native species richness. Container plants had higher survival rates.
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Plant Sciences
Theo van Hintum, Johannes M. M. Engels, Lorenzo Maggioni
Summary: Europe is actively involved in conserving plant genetic resources, but the current infrastructure is expensive, inefficient, and unreliable. The decentralized virtual genebank (AEGIS) principles are proposed as a solution, but its lack of success highlights the need for proper quality management for certified genebanks to ensure long-term preservation and access to plant genetic resources.
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Engineering, Environmental
Jian Zhou, Peter R. Leavitt, Yibo Zhang, Boqiang Qin
Summary: The depth of lakes reflects their susceptibility to human disturbance, with shallow lakes being more prone to anthropogenic eutrophication. Deep lakes, on the other hand, are less affected by human activities.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mehrdad Zarafshar, Gaelle Vincent, Nathalie Korboulewsky, Stephane Bazot
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of species mixing and stand density on organic horizon characteristics and organo-mineral horizon characteristics. The results showed that the thickness of the organic humus horizon consistently increased under pure pine stands, and low-density plots exhibited changes in microbial biomass. These findings are important for the forestry sectors of European countries where these species are distributed.