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The Role of Dice in the Emergence of the Probability Calculus
Summary The early development of the probability calculus was clearly influenced by the roll of dice. However, while dice have been cast since time immemorial, documented calculations on the frequency of various dice throws date back only to the mid‐13th century.
David R. Bellhouse, Christian Genest
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Detection of climate trends in macroregions of the Ceará State using FUNCEME data
The goal of this study was to apply the Mann-Kendall test to the rainfall data of eight macroregions of the Ceará State aiming to determine climate trends in their time series.
Djane Fonseca da Silva
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Dream habits in a large cohort of preteens and their relation to sleep and nocturnal awakenings
Summary The present study examined dream habits, and their relation to sleep patterns, in 1151 preteens (597 boys; 554 girls; 11.31 ± 0.62 years old). Dream questionnaires assessed the frequency of dream recall, nightmare, and lucid dream, as well as the intensity of emotions experienced in dreams. Sleep variables included sleep duration and efficiency,
Jean‐Baptiste Eichenlaub +3 more
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ABSTRACT Slow wave sleep plays a crucial role in overnight memory consolidation, with slow oscillations serving as a critical mechanism. Recent studies have identified closed‐loop auditory stimulation as an effective method to enhance slow oscillatory activity during slow wave sleep, thereby facilitating memory consolidation.
Angie Baldassarri +6 more
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Oral Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Young Adults in Brazil: Temporal Trends From 2013 to 2023
ABSTRACT Background This study aimed to analyze the temporal trends of oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) in Brazil from 2013 to 2023, comparing young adults (20 to 44 years) to older adults (≥ 45 years). Methods Sex, age, staging, year, and Federative Unit of diagnosis were evaluated for all cases registered under the ICD‐C02 code in a public
Natália Santos Barcelos +6 more
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This study examines long-term (2003–2021) air surface temperature (AST) trends on monthly, seasonal, and annual patterns based on Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) data from seven Tunisian sites using the MAKESENS model.
IBTIHAJ S. ABDULFATTAH +3 more
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This study demonstrates the potential of the Sentinel‐1 Dual Polarimetric Radar Vegetation Index, combined with climate variables and the Standardized Precipitation–Evapotranspiration Index, to effectively detect and monitor drought‐induced stress in temperate broadleaf deciduous forests.
B. Ranjit +3 more
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Abstract Objectives Precut sphincterotomy is often performed when bile duct cannulation is difficult; however, the former has a higher risk of complications than conventional methods. Early precut reduces the risk of post‐endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (PEP).
Tomohiro Tanikawa +12 more
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Abstract Objectives This study aimed to compare the short‐term therapeutic outcomes between conventional endoscopic submucosal dissection (C‐ESD) and gel immersion ESD (GI‐ESD) for superficial non‐ampullary duodenal epithelial tumors (SNADETs). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients with SNADETs who underwent C‐ESD or GI‐ESD between
Osamu Dohi +21 more
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IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THERMAL BIOCLIMATIC INDICES OVER IRAQ
This study was aimed to investigate the trends in (11) thermal bioclimatic indicators throughout Iraq's various climates to better understand their spatiotemporal variations in different climates.
Y. K. Al-Timimi +3 more
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