Pore types and microstructure of the black shale in the Lower Silurian, Southeast of Chongqing, China by Juan Li, Juan Li, Yukun Tian, Shan Chen, Shan Chen, Hui Zhou, Hui Zhou, Huanpeng Chi, Huanpeng Chi, Yanyan Ma, Yanyan Ma, Liyun Kong, Liyun Kong

“…In order to understand the pore system of these black shales, mercury porosimetry, surface area study, mineralogy and image analyses by scanning electronic microscopy were performed. …”
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Long-term effects of maternal exposure to surgical stress at the earliest stage of pregnancy on blood pressure and behavior in offspring of OXYS rats by I. N. Rozhkova, T. N. Igonina, D. S. Ragaeva, O. M.  Petrova, E. Yu. Brusentsev, V. A. Naprimerov, S. Ya. Amstislavsky

“…The time spent in the center of arena, the area studied, the time and number of rearing were decreased in OXYS­PS rats in the OF test as compared to the OXYS controls. …”
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Evaluation of Presence of Quicklime (CaO) in Ohafia-Arochukwu Areas of Nsukka Formation, Afikpo Basin, Southeastern Nigeria by C. U. Ugwueze, M. U. Uzoegbu

“… The co-ordinates of the area studied are within latitudes 5o29ˈ to 5o51ˈN and longitudes 7o29ˈ to 8o00ˈE. …”
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Population assessment of the American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus (Crocodilia: Crocodylidae) on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica by Laurie A. Mauger, Elizabeth Velez, Michael S. Cherkiss, Matthew L. Brien, Michael Boston, Frank J. Mazzotti, James R. Spotila

“…These were the first systematic surveys in several of the areas studied and additional work is needed to further characterize the American crocodile population in Costa Rica.…”
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APPLICATION OF GIS-BASED BIVARIATE STATISTICAL METHODS FOR LANDSLIDE POTENTIAL ASSESSMENT IN SAPA, VIETNAM by Duong Van B., Igor K. Fomenko, Trung K. Nguyen, Thi Hong L. Vi, Oleg V. Zerkal, Hong D. Vu

“…The performance evaluation of the models revealed that all three techniques are efficient in assessing landslide potential in the study area. Study results are critical for land use planning and economic development, as well as minimizing landslide-related damage.…”
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Zamowy białoruskie oraz inne teksty ludowego lekarowania jako dowód na przenikanie się języków i kultur na obszarze byłego Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego by Krystyna Szcześniak

“…What is more, it often occurs that literary language and the standard variety (Polish) are mixed with Belorussian dialects, which stems from the historical circumstances the area studied. Such information could be preserved in zamowy because słowa or szepty (as they were called) had strictly defined structure, and had to include certain lexemes that always came in the same pre-defined order.   …”
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Hallazgos en el macizo facial y la base del cráneo de pacientes pediátricos con histiocitosis de células de Langerhans Craniofacial and skull base findings in Langerhans cell histi... by Daniel Forlino, Patricio Manzone, Matilde Cristina Gomel, María Beatriz Nicoli, Cesy Pedrini

“…The anatomical complexity of the area studied required evaluation by CT and MRI with contrast. …”
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Volumetric Quantification and Quality of Water Stored in a Mining Lake: A Case Study at Reocín Mine (Spain) by Noemí Barral, Raúl Husillos, Elena Castillo, Manuel Cánovas, Elizabeth J. Lam, Lucas Calvo

“…The methodology used is based on the hydrogeological and hydrochemical characterization of the area studied. A total of 16 piezometers were installed to monitor the amount and quality of water. …”
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تقدير الاحتياجات المائية للزيتون والفستق الحلبي والكرمة في مناطق زراعتها في سورية by أدهـم جـلب, يارا اسبر

“…Results refer that there are disparities in climatic water deficit values between the areas studied, and the biggest water deficit was in Hamah which reach -1673.3mm and the smallest value were in Lattakia-720.7 mm and between of them were Idleb, Homs and Kharabo with values reach (-1021.1,-1088.6, 1184mm) respectively. …”
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Vertical distribution of radionuclides in soil at the Semipalatinsk Test Site beyond its test locations. by Andrey Panitskiy, Yelena Syssoeva, Symbat Baigazy, Assiya Kunduzbayeva, Laura Kenzhina, Yelena Polivkina, Natalya Larionova, Pavel Krivitskiy, Almira Aidarkhanova

“…The minimum concentration of radionuclides are observed 20-30 cm deep in all areas studied. 90Sr is the most mobile radionuclide from the perspective of its ability to travel deep down the soil. …”
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Development of Agritourism in the Wetland City of Bandar Khamir Using Strategic Analysis of SOAR by Mehrnoosh Bastenegar

“…As the country’s macro-policy focuses on developing the southern coasts and promoting population growth, industry, and agriculture towards these coasts, it is essential to develop strategies within a paradigm of intelligent utilization to improve these protected areas. Studies show that agritourism is the best form of tourism for environmental conservation. …”
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The spatial distribution of potentially toxic elements in the mountain forest topsoils (the Silesian Beskids, southern Poland) by Oimahmad Rahmonov, Michał Sobala, Dorota Środek, Dominik Karkosz, Sławomir Pytel, Małgorzata Rahmonov

“…The enrichment factor (EF) obtained for As and Hg indicates significant-to-very high enrichment in all areas studied. The potential ecological risk index (PLI) calculated for the sites indicates the existence of pollution in all areas examined. …”
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Associations between retail food environment and the nutritional quality of food purchases in French households: The Mont'Panier cross-sectional study. by Daisy Recchia, Marlène Perignon, Pascaline Rollet, Simon Vonthron, Marion Tharrey, Nicole Darmon, Thierry Feuillet, Caroline Méjean, Surfood-Foodscapes working group

“…These associations varied across space in the area studied. For lower income households, the number of greengrocers in activity space was positively associated with the nutritional quality of food purchases (1 vs. 0: β = 0.70, 95%CI = [0.12, 1.3]; >1 vs. 0: β = 0.67, 95%CI = [0.22, 1.1]).…”
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Depression in older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review protocol by Celso Silva, César Fonseca, Rogério Ferreira, Lara Pinho, Brooke C Schneider, Anna Weidner, Bruno Morgado, Manuel José Lopes

“…Studies will not be excluded based on geographical area study context (eg, community, culture or specific environment). …”
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Holotomography and atomic force microscopy: a powerful combination to enhance cancer, microbiology and nanotoxicology research by Iliana E. Medina-Ramirez, J. E. Macias-Diaz, David Masuoka-Ito, Juan Antonio Zapien

“…We first review the operating principles that form the basis for the complementary details provided by these techniques regarding the surface and internal information provided by HTM and AFM, which are essential and complimentary for the development of several biomedical areas studying the interaction mechanisms of NMs with living organisms. …”
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Prenatal ultrasound screening and congenital anomalies at birth by region: Pattern and distribution in Latvia by Irisa Zile-Velika, Inguna Ebela, Valdis Folkmanis, Ingrida Rumba-Rozenfelde

“…Objective: The objective was to compare the ultrasound scan frequency and rate of congenital malformations between urban and rural areas. Study design: We conducted a population-based retrospective study using linked data from administrative data sources and register data. …”
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Greenhouse Gas Emission Model for Tidal Flats in the Republic of Korea by Nhi Yen Thi Dang, Heung-Sik Park, Kaleem Anwar Mir, Choong-Gon Kim, Seungdo Kim

“…Besides, the results indicate that the amount of carbon accumulated in the top soil increases linearly over time in nearly all areas studied, ranging from 0.01 to 0.13 (kgC m⁻² yr⁻¹). …”
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MAGNITUDE OF SCRUB TYPHUS IN ACUTE UNDIFFERENTIATED FEBRILE ILLNESS: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF FIVE YEARS DATA FROM RAJASTHAN, INDIA by P. Kumar, B. Mandawat, D. Dadhich, D. Verma

“…Discussion: Study demonstrated that scrub typhus largely contributed in development of AUFI and it is predominant in rural area. Study also suggested that scrub typhus is major cause of hospitalization. …”
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MODAL SOSIAL DAN KONTRIBUSI EKONOMI PEDAGANG SAYUR KELILING DI SEMARANG by Eko Handoyo

“…Street  Vendors  areas  studied  were  Gunungpati</em><em></em><em style="text-decoration: underline;">  District,  where  they  sell  vegetables  around.  …”
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Graft and Corruption Practices Among Selected Public Officials in Mindanao, Southern Philippines by AMER HUSAIN L. LAUT, ABDUL AZIS G. MARIANO, FAY ELAINE B. ONTOLAN, NIMFA L BARACAMONTE, CHRISTIAN T.N AGUANO, SULPECIA L. PONCE

“…<br />Inter-agency involvement of corruption among different government agencies in the areas studied are also uncovered.<br />Moreover, the perceived negative effects of corruption are manifested in the poor delivery of the community’s basic social<br />services in health, water supply, education, and security protection. …”
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