Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a well-established intervention for acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema (ACPE), improving oxygenation and reducing the need for intubation. We present a case of an elderly patient with hypertensive emergency complicated by ACPE, managed successfully with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) without progression to invasive ventilation. This case highlights the importance of early recognition, appropriate mode selection, and integration of guideline-directed medical therapy in the acute phase.

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This paper explores the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and modernity in early 20th-century Brazil, focusing on the example of the German Redemptorist missionaries in Goiás. The study challenges the view of the church as a monolithic, closed institution by highlighting the internal tensions and generational conflicts that emerged as it confronted modern ideals. While the Redemptorist Congregation was a key proponent of anti-modern Ultramontanism in 19th-century Germany, it transformed into a leading force for modernization in Brazil. The case of clergyman Johann Baptist Kiermeier (1874-1958) illustrates this shift. A “young reformer” fascinated with technology and science, Kiermeier pioneered innovations like the first telephone and electric lights in the city of Campinas, which later became the capital of the state of Goiás (Brazil). His progressive stance led to conflicts with his conservative superiors, who viewed his interests as a dangerous flirtation with modernism. The paper argues that for the Redemptorists, modernization was not an end, but a pragmatic means to advance their spiritual mission. This distinguishes their successful efforts from the frustrated attempts of liberal, non-religious groups in the same region, whose modernization projects were culturally driven abut lacked the institutional support and strategic purpose of the church.

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This study explores the English language needs of students through a quantitative analytical approach, identifying key areas where learners require support in their linguistic development. By employing structured surveys and statistical analysis, the study examines students’ proficiency levels, challenges, and specific requirements in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The findings reveal significant gaps in academic and communicative English skills, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. The study concludes with recommendations for curriculum development, instructional strategies, and policy improvements to enhance English language acquisition among students.

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Fluvial dynamics or avulsion occur in plains, intramontane valleys, alluvial plains in low basins, river confluences, and fluvio-marine deltas, and are driven by factors such as sedimentation, hydroclimatic events, geology, geomorphology, and floods. In the Magdalena River, the main river of Colombia, a rapid morphological and hydrological change took place in its lower basin due to the closure of a section of one branch and the formation of a new channel. This altered the area’s hydrological and geomorphological configuration, contrasting with typical meandering dynamics. In this study, a multitemporal analysis (1985–2024) of satellite images was performed to assess the morphodynamic evolution of the Magdalena and Cauca Rivers. Additionally, natural factors such as geology, geomorphology, fluvial dynamics, and sediment concentration were evaluated for their role in the avulsion of the Magdalena River in the Pinillos area of Colombia. As a result, a thematic map was developed to systematically assess and monitor physical variables in fluvial avulsion studies. Contrary to the predicted scenario (the closure of the Pinillos meander), after the 2010– 2011 La Niña event the Magdalena River suddenly changed its course through a channel called Victoria, altering the geomorphological and hydrological configuration of that sector of the river. The resulting cartography shows evidence of sedimentation in the closed branch and the widening and connection of smaller channels that formed the new active bed of the Magdalena River.

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The First World War (1914–1918) had far-reaching consequences on global and regional
commercial networks. Lake Victoria, a transport and economic hub in East Africa became an
area of interest between the Germs in Tanganyika and the British in East Africa (British East
African protectorate and Uganda) where each power sought to disrupt the general supply and the
commercial progresses of one another during the First World War. This study investigates the
survival of trade across the lake amidst the hostilities and fear in the region caused by the War.
Employing Economic Resilience, Informal Economy and Regional Integration Theories, this
study illustrates the persistence of trade across the lake during the war period. The study holds
that strategic interests of colonial powers and pre-existing trade relations sustained commerce
across the lake during the war period. Local traders adjusted to wartime conditions by employing
informal techniques including smuggling and barter systems. In the same vein British and
German colonial officials reluctantly compromised some level of trade for sustainability of their
respective economic interests.

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2020年新高考实施以来，文言文在新高考语文中的分值权重持续上升，难度也在不断增加，导致学生得分也变得困难。在此，本文运用文献法、统计法、比较法，统计了2020-2024年新高考文言文10套真题，从选文、题型与考点方面分析其命题趋势。发现其选文呈现多元化与多文本趋势；题型转向主观化；考点更贴近教材。基于以上，预测2025年高考文言文试题和提出高分策略

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