by Claudia E. Vanney, Belén Mesurado, J. Ignacio Aguinalde Sáenz
Previous work has suggested that the problems hindering the success of interdisciplinarity could be overcome by fostering certain intellectual character strengths in scholars. However, how to assess and cultivate the specific virtues required for interdisciplinarity among researchers is still a matter of inquiry. The general objective of this paper was to develop a psychometric instrument to assess intellectual virtues that... Читать дальше...
by Renata Nayane Fernandes dos Santos, Thaís Souza Passos, Rafael da Silva Fernandes, Kátia Nicolau Matsui, Francisco Canindé de Sousa Júnior, Karla Suzanne Florentino da Silva Chaves Damasceno, Cristiane Fernandes de Assis
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by Nathan Kelly, Erik S. Runkle
Despite being outside of the traditionally defined photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) waveband (400–700 nm), far-red (FR; 700–799 nm) light can increase photosynthesis and induce shade-avoidance responses, which increases light interception and thus, whole-plant growth. However, it is unclear how the promotion of growth from FR light depends on PAR wavebands and specifically how the substitution of red light (600–699 nm) with green light (500–599 nm)... Читать дальше...
by Nils Berginström, Sofia Wåhlin, Linn Österlund, Anna Holmqvist, Monika Löfgren, Britt-Marie Stålnacke, Marika C. Möller
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by Yuki Yokoi, Ryu Nakamura, Shuya Ohira, Shota Takemi, Tokiyoshi Ayabe, Kiminori Nakamura
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by Siyu Wang, Hong Yan, Jun Wen, Zitong Zhou, Jialan Xu
ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the risk factors of conversion to thoracotomy in thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for lung cancer, and to provide a theoretical basis for the development of personalized surgical plans.
MethodsCNKI, Wanfang, VIP, CBM, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Embase databases were searched by computer from the establishment of the database to March 2024. Relevant studies on the risk factors... Читать дальше...
by Longlong Yu, Zhihao Liu, Yangkai Li
Monitoring grassland productivity dynamics is essential for understanding the impacts of climate variation and human activities. Solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) has been validated as an effective indicator of gross primary productivity. Satellite-derived vegetation indices (VIs) have long been used as key proxies for vegetation productivity. However, the ability of different VIs to represent grassland productivity in relation to SIF, as... Читать дальше...
by Wensi Ouyang, Guimei Guo, Jie Xia, Changwei Zhao, Xiaoling Zhou
BackgroundMinimally invasive treatment options for osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) have been a prominent area of research in recent years. Arthroscopic-assisted treatments have been applied in the clinical management of ONFH; however, high-quality evidence verifying their effectiveness and safety is still lacking.
ObjectiveTo systematically assess the clinical efficacy and safety of arthroscopic-assisted core decompression (AACD) in treating ONFH. Читать дальше...
by Mingrong Deng, Shenhai Zhu, Bihu He, Heli Zhang
The construction of ecological livability plays a crucial role in achieving ecological civilization. During economic development, conflicts between urban populations, resources, and the environment have become increasingly prominent. Although China’s efforts in building ecological livability have made certain achievements, they are still in the early stages, making research in this area very necessary. This study aims to establish an indicator... Читать дальше...
by Nana Guo, Xuxin Wen, Xiao Wang, Junling Yang, Haidong Zhou, Jianli Guo, Yun Su, Tingxin Zhang
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by Natalia Maloshonok, Kseniia Vilkova
This study proposes the multidimensional concept of ‘student behavior at university’ and methodology for its quantitative investigation. Unlike previous concepts related to aspects of the student experience, the idea of student behavior considers the combinations and interrelations of individual and environmental characteristics affecting student experience and outcomes. It provides a new lens for viewing student experience at university, highlighting... Читать дальше...
by Shu Ma, Guiming Li, Yongjiang Zhang, Hao Liu
To investigate the crack propagation mechanisms in low-permeability coal seams induced by liquid CO2 phase change blasting under different blasting pressures, this research presents an experimental study conducted on a small liquid CO2 phase change blasting test system. The failure mode, crack morphology, and distribution characteristics of the coal rock model specimens under different liquid CO2 phase change blasting pressure were revealed... Читать дальше...
by Asma Alahmadi, Yassin Abdelsamad, Ahmed Hafez, Abdulrahman Hagr
BackgroundAnatomy-based fitting (ABF) for cochlear implant users is a new era that seeks improved outcomes. Recently, different imaging modalities, such as plain X-rays, have been proposed to build the ABF as an alternative to the computed tomography (CT) scan. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and validity of OTOPLAN® software in building ABF using plain X-ray imaging.
Patients and methodsA retrospective... Читать дальше...
by Deng Guibin, Shen Xiaolan, Zhang Wei, Lan Xiaoli, Dehui Liu
BackgroundLung cancer, a leading cause of death, sees variable outcomes with iodine-125 seed implantation. Predictive tools are lacking, complicating clinical decisions. This study integrates radiomics and clinical features to develop a predictive model, advancing personalized treatment.
ObjectiveTo construct a nomogram model combining enhanced CT image features and general clinical characteristics to evaluate the efficacy... Читать дальше...
by Julia M. Bes, Robert A. Verheij, Bart J. Knottnerus, Karin Hek
PurposeGlobal prevalence of tinnitus (15%) is rising, indicating an increase in patients seeking help for this common symptom and potentially affecting the accessibility of care. The aim of this retrospective study is twofold; describing the morbidity trends and healthcare utilization among patients with recorded tinnitus at Dutch general practices (GP), and comparing overall healthcare utilization before and after tinnitus... Читать дальше...
by Zihao Wang, Huan Xia, Yunfa Ding, Ranran Lu, Xinling Yang
BackgroundParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, primarily characterized by motor impairments. Vitamin D has several regulatory functions in nerve cell survival and gene expression via its receptors. Although research has shown that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among PD patients, the causal link to PD risk remains unclear. This study aims to investigate the causal relationship between vitamin D and PD... Читать дальше...
by Ridzuan Kunji Koya, J. Robert Branston, Allen W. A. Gallagher
The relationships between cigarette affordability, consumer income levels and distribution, and tax increases are complex and underexplored. This study investigates different ways of calculating the Relative Income Price (RIP) measure of affordability using Malaysia as a case study. We calculate cigarette affordability in Malaysia between 2009–2019 using government data, and multiple RIP variants. The conventional RIP calculation... Читать дальше...
by Geertje van Wijk, Lisa van Antwerpen, Femke A. Hoefnagels, Sjef J. J. M. Staps, Marieke C. E. Battjes-Fries
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by Maxwell Kwame Boakye
Vernacular construction uses locally available materials, including plant-based materials. The sustainability of plant use raises concerns. Social evaluation using an ethnobotanical approach gives a clear overview of the sustainability of wild plant harvesting as it incorporates the views of resource users. In Ghana, plant-based materials are commonly used for vernacular housing construction, especially in rural areas. However, the cultural significance of plant species... Читать дальше...
by Hongxin Wang, Rong Shao
In the context of promoting the orderly expansion of capital investment and rational allocation of resources to achieve green and circular economic development. Green finance, as a new engine to promote the sustainability of enterprises, holds significant importance in exploring the positive effect of green finance policies on optimizing the investment decisions of enterprises and guiding them to efficiently utilize their resources to maximize value creation. Using... Читать дальше...
by Hao-nan He, Hong Xiao, Rui-jie Yao, Shi-jie Liao, Jun-hang Zheng, Hui-liang Zhou
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by Tara L. Alvarez, Mitchell Scheiman, Suril Gohel, Farzin Hajebrahimi, Melissa Noble, Ayushi Sangoi, Chang Yaramothu, Christina L. Master, Arlene Goodman
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by Balsam Qubais Saeed, Iffat Elbarazi, Mai Barakat, Ahmed Omer Adrees, Kubais Saeed Fahady
by Ronaldo Celerino da Silva, Suelen Cristina de Lima, Wendell Palôma Maria dos Santos Reis, Jurandy Júnior Ferraz de Magalhães, Ronaldo Nascimento de Oliveira, Brijesh Rathi, Alain Kohl, Marcos André Cavalcanti Bezerra, Lindomar Pena
by Mariela Acuña Mora, Carina Sparud-Lundin, Eva Fernlund, Shalan Fadl, Kalliopi Kazamia, Annika Rydberg, Åsa Burström, Katarina Hanseus, Philip Moons, Ewa-Lena Bratt
