Adaptation to climate change in pastoral communities: a systematic review through a social-ecological lens by Matilda Azong Cho, Onisimo Mutanga, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

“…Furthermore, using an established framework and clearly defined methods will greatly aid in replicating the research.…”
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Prioritizing DevOps Implementation Guidelines for Sustainable Software Projects by Muhammad Zohaib, Ahmed Alsanad, Areej Abdullah Alhogail

“…We believe that this comprehensive study will aid practitioners in understanding the core principles and guidelines for sustainable DevOps implementation.…”
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LIMP Score and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Patient Undergoing Arthoscopy for Acute Knee Injury: An Observational Study by Mahesh Karmacharya, Binod Sherchan, Bikash KC, Ram Sharma Subedi, Badri Rijal, Saphalata Devi Koju

“…Legs giving way, Inability to continue the task, Massive effusion and pop sound heard at the time of injury or LIMP score is a history based scoring which can be aid to diagnose anterior cruciate ligament injury. …”
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Direct Spinal Ventral Root Repair following Avulsion: Effectiveness of a New Heterologous Fibrin Sealant on Motoneuron Survival and Regeneration by Mateus Vidigal de Castro, Roberta Barbizan, Rui Seabra Ferreira, Benedito Barraviera, Alexandre Leite Rodrigues de Oliveira

“…Lewis rats were submitted to VRA (L4–L6) and had the avulsed roots reimplanted to the surface of the spinal cord, with the aid of fibrin sealant. The spinal cords were processed to evaluate neuronal survival, synaptic stability, and glial reactivity, 4 and 12 weeks after lesion. …”
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A multi-objective mathematical model for optimization design of humanitarian logistics network using meta-heuristic algorithm: a model to enhance actors’ coordination by Behzad Masoomi, Hassanali Aghajani, Ahmad Jafarnejad, Mohammad Mehdi Movahedi

“…The proposed model has been solved using two metaheuristic algorithms named multi-objective genetic algorithm and multi-objective particle swarm optimization.Findings: The implementation of this study will lead to a reduction in the costs of locating, routing and reconstruction in the humanitarian supply chain, as well as reducing the time of providing aid to the affected people and increasing their satisfaction. …”
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The Effects of Chemical Fertilizers on Composting process of Pistachio Waste by Marieh Nadi, Mohamad Moradi, Najmeh Pakdaman, Ebrahim Sedaghati, Amanollah Javanshah

“…Purpose A study was carried out on composting pistachio hull aided with chemical fertilizer. Recycling of pistachio wastes is one of the major agricultural way in pistachio producing country.Method The collected pistachio hull was allowed to decompose either naturally through composting or with the addition of chemical fertilizers. …”
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Optimization of Spiral MRI Using a Perceptual Difference Model by Donglai Huo, Kyle A. Salem, Yuhao Jiang, David L. Wilson

“…We conclude that PDM scoring provides an objective, useful tool for the assessment of fast MR image quality that can greatly aid the design of MR acquisition and signal processing strategies.…”
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The function of the music of poetry in “the Story of Sheikh San’an” from Manṭiq-uṭ-Ṭayr by Javad Mohaghegh Neyshabouri, Hosein Yazdani, Ali Pedram mirzaei, Fateme Kouppa

“…This research has shown how changing the semantic position in different parts of Sheikh San'an's story has caused musical changes in each section and how through a  fixed meter of prosody, musical adjustments have come to the aid of meaning.…”
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Understanding Technology Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic Through the Lens of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities: An International, Multi-Centre Study by Hannah R. Marston, Vishnunarayan Girishan Prabhu, Loredana Ivan

“…These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse in AFCC and have the potential to aid policy responses intended to reduce loneliness and improve well-being through public health and pandemic preparedness planning.…”
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Restorative effects of camellia oil on the skin-barrier function in a model of DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis by Shicheng Jiao, Lijun Deng, Mu Niu, Jie Yang

“…Furthermore, camellia oil upregulated filaggrin (FLG), thus aiding in skin-barrier repair. These findings suggest that camellia oil significantly improves AD symptoms, enhances FLG expression, and restores the damaged skin barrier in AD mouse models. …”
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Transient Thermal Cooling of Electronics Systems using Functional Graded Fins: Hybrid Computational Analysis by Akinwale Emmanuel Jemiseye, Gbeminiyi Musibau Sobamowo, Olayiwola Olatunji Mayowa

“…The significances of the model's pertinent parameters on the fin’s performance are thoroughly considered and scrutinized with the aid of graphical illustrations. The fin tip thermal response decreases with an increase in conductive-convective parameters, but it increases as time progresses. …”
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Vessel strike encounter risk model informs mortality risk for endangered North Atlantic right whales along the United States east coast by Hannah Blondin, Lance P. Garrison, Jeffrey D. Adams, Jason J. Roberts, Caroline P. Good, Meghan P. Gahm, Niki E. Lisi, Eric M. Patterson

“…Accurate estimates of these mortality rates are essential for developing effective management strategies to aid in the species’ recovery. This study enhances existing vessel strike models by incorporating detailed regional data on vessel traffic characteristics as well as whale distribution and behavior. …”
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Calcific Uremic Arteriolopathy: A Case Series and Review from an Inner-City Tertiary University Center in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients on Renal Replacement Therapy by Mohamed Omer, Zeenat Yousuf Bhat, Nanette Fonte, Nashat Imran, James Sondheimer, Yahya Osman‐Malik

“…Referral to a nephrologist may aid in the early diagnosis and prompt management of CUA.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Re-Identification Methods of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Models by Bartlomiej Kizielewicz, Jakub Wieckowski, Bogdan Franczyk, Jaroslaw WaTrobski, Wojciech Salabun

“…Due to factors like limited access to domain experts, some models become impractical, leading to the need for methods that aid in their re-identification. Addressing the challenge of re-identifying decision models brings up issues related to updating the last version of models to preserve their effectiveness, particularly in nonlinear decision scenarios. …”
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Exposure, sensitivity, or adaptive capacity? Reviewing assessments that use only two of three elements of climate change vulnerability by Amanda A. Hyman, Erin R. Crone, Abigail Benson, Jason Dunham, Abigail J. Lynch, Laura Thompson, Meryl C. Mims

“…By clarifying the purposes, opportunities, and limitations of two‐element assessment, this review can aid in selecting appropriate methods for CCVAs.…”
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Fine-Grained Lung Cancer Classification from PET and CT Images Based on Multidimensional Attention Mechanism by RuoXi Qin, Zhenzhen Wang, LingYun Jiang, Kai Qiao, Jinjin Hai, Jian Chen, Junling Xu, Dapeng Shi, Bin Yan

“…Lung cancer ranks among the most common types of cancer. Noninvasive computer-aided diagnosis can enable large-scale rapid screening of potential patients with lung cancer. …”
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Sex-Pheromone-Mediated Mating Disruption Technology for the Oriental Fruit Moth, Grapholita molesta (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae): Overview and Prospects by Wei N. Kong, J. Li, Ren J. Fan, Sheng C. Li, Rui Y. Ma

“…Increased understanding of the principles of mating disruption will aid in the design of more effective dispensers. …”
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Legal and Ethical Challenges of the Use of Nuclear Technologies in Space: Risks and Opportunities by Larysa Soroka, Anna Danylenko, Maksym Sokiran

“…The article emphasizes the interdependence between a country’s status as a nuclear or nonnuclear one, the level of international aid, and the threats associated with the use of nuclear technologies for military and space purposes. …”
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Connectivity and community structure of online and register-based social networks by Márton Menyhért, Eszter Bokányi, Rense Corten, Eelke M. Heemskerk, Yuliia Kazmina, Frank W. Takes

“…The findings presented in this work aid in interpreting results from future studies in which register-based social networks are used to obtain insights into the social network structure of an entire population.…”
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VARIETAL ASSESSMENT, HERITABILITY AND CORRELATION ANALYSIS OF ADAPTATION- AND PRODUCTION-RELATED TRAITS IN BREAD WHEAT LANDRACES OF THE ALGERIAN SAHARA OASES by M. Boulacel, T. Hadji, A. Ghennai, M. Hadji, A. Benlahbib, N. Souilah, H. Bendif

“…Multivariate analysis enabled the study of the relationship between different traits while simultaneously aiding in the classification and selection of the highest yielding and best adapted landraces.…”
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