Democratising Nuclear Governance: The Role of African Civil Society in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) by Michaelan Sinnett, Joelien Pretorius

“…Although several African civil society organisations partnered with ICAN, the question goes beyond the quantitative side of their participation, to its quality. …”
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VMAT2-Deficient Mice Display Nigral and Extranigral Pathology and Motor and Nonmotor Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease by Tonya N. Taylor, W. Michael Caudle, Gary W. Miller

“…The multisystem nature of the VMAT2-deficient mice may be useful in developing therapeutic strategies that go beyond the dopamine system.…”
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To pre-process or not to pre-process? On the role of EEG enhancement for cybersickness characterization and the importance of amplitude modulation features by Olivier Rosanne, Danielle Benesch, Gregory Kratzig, Simon Paré, Nicole Bolt, Tiago H. Falk

“…Virtual Reality (VR) has expanded beyond the entertainment field and has become a valuable tool across different verticals, including healthcare, education, and professional training, just to name a few. …”
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Characterization of a Bifacial Photovoltaic Panel Integrated with External Diffuse and Semimirror Type Reflectors by P. Ooshaksaraei, K. Sopian, R. Zulkifli, M. A. Alghoul, Saleem H. Zaidi

“…This loss from diffuse reflector is attributed to scattering of light beyond the rear surface capture cross-section of the bifacial solar panel.…”
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Hormonal Modulation in Aging Patients with Erectile Dysfunction and Metabolic Syndrome by Inês Campos Costa, Hugo Nogueira Carvalho, Luís Pacheco-Figueiredo, Inês Tomada, Nuno Tomada

“…Estradiol is possibly a molecule with further interactions beyond the currently described. Our results further enlighten this still unclear multidisciplinary and complex subject, raising new investigational opportunities.…”
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Building Resilience in Rural STEM Teachers Through a Noyce Professional Learning Community by Sharon S. Vestal, Robert S. Burke, Larry M. Browning, Laura Hasselquist, Patrick D. Hales, Matthew L. Miller, Madhav P. Nepal, P. Troy White

“…The results suggest that the Noyce PLC has excelled in fostering collaborative learning environments, providing resources that enhance teaching and learning, accommodating new and different ways of thinking, and supporting teachers’ professional growth beyond graduation. The findings underscore the importance of integrating theoretical and practical knowledge, supporting ongoing professional learning, and building strong professional relationships. …”
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Mental Health, Emotional Regulation, and Psychosocial Work Factors Among Scientific Researchers: A Cross-Sectional Study from Paraguay by Julio Torales, Anthon Torres-Romero, Iván Barrios, Marcelo O’Higgins, Tomás Caycho-Rodríguez, João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia, Antonio Ventriglio

“…By advancing the understanding of occupational health in resource-limited settings, this study provides actionable recommendations to improve the working conditions and mental health of researchers in Paraguay and beyond.…”
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Louis Pasteur face à la maladie du ver à soie (1865–1870) : du chimiste au biologiste by Carton, Yves

“…But these results go far beyond that. He was able to define a rigorous approach to what was known only approximately: infection, contagion and heredity of diseases. …”
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Epigenetic Markers of Renal Function in African Americans by Samantha M. Bomotti, Jennifer A. Smith, Alicia L. Zagel, Jacquelyn Y. Taylor, Stephen T. Turner, Sharon L. R. Kardia

“…We then evaluated (1) whether epigenetic markers are associated with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), (2) whether the significantly associated markers are also associated with traditional risk factors and/or novel biomarkers for eGFR, and (3) how much additional variation in eGFR is explained by epigenetic markers beyond established risk factors and biomarkers. The majority of methylation markers most significantly associated with eGFR (24 out of the top 30) appeared to function, at least in part, through pathways related to aging, inflammation, or cholesterol. …”
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Hemoglobin Variants as Targets for Stabilizing Drugs by Miroslava Žoldáková, Michal Novotný, Krishna P. Khakurel, Gabriel Žoldák

“…These data demonstrate the urgent need to develop variant-specific stabilizing options. Beyond small-molecule drugs/binders, novel protein-based strategies—such as engineered hemoglobin-binding proteins (including falcilysin, llama-derived nanobodies, and α-hemoglobin-stabilizing proteins)—offer promising new options. …”
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The Role of Atmospheric Composition in Defining the Habitable Zone Limits and Supporting <i>E. coli</i> Growth by Asena Kuzucan, Emeline Bolmont, Guillaume Chaverot, Jaqueline Quirino Ferreira, Bastiaan Willem Ibelings, Siddharth Bhatnagar, Daniel Frank McGinnis

“…Our findings indicate that atmospheric composition significantly affects bacterial growth patterns, highlighting the importance of considering diverse atmospheres in evaluating exoplanet habitability and advancing the search for life beyond Earth.…”
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Antarctic nematodes survival in Martian and Lunar regolith simulants under terrestrial conditions by CESAR R.L. AMARAL, FÁBIO L.V. BONES, ANTONIO CARLOS DE FREITAS, RODRIGO GOLDENBERG-BARBOSA, MAITHÊ G.P. MAGALHÃES, LUCAS M. MOREIRA, DAFNE ANJOS, ANNA DONATO, ANTONIO AMORIM, PAULO E.A.S. CÂMARA

“…Abstract The exploration of extraterrestrial environments has become a focal point of scientific inquiry, driven by advancements in technology and a growing interest in the potential for life beyond Earth. This study investigates the adaptability of Antarctic nematodes, known for thriving in extreme cold and isolation, to simulated Martian (MGS-1) and Lunar (LMS-1) soils. …”
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Ultrabright contrast agents with synergistic Raman enhancements for precise intraoperative imaging and photothermal ablation of orthotopic tumor models by Yiqun Ma, Shuchi Xia, Annan Hu, Qianyi Zhang, Zhengzhong Shao, Bo Tian, Qinrui Lin

“…Consequently, the agent enables clear delineation of malignant tissues in both orthotopic and subcutaneous tumor models. Beyond its imaging capability, the agent also facilitates photothermal ablation, providing a long-term solution for suppressing tumor recurrence. …”
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Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection among Current And Former Injection Drug Users within a Multidisciplinary Treatment Model at a Community Health Centre by Adam I Newman, Shelley Beckstead, David Beking, Susan Finch, Tina Knorr, Carol Lynch, Meredith MacKenzie, Daphne Mayer, Brenda Melles, Ron Shore

“…These results suggest that not only is successful treatment of chronic HCV infection in current and former injection drug users with concurrent psychiatric disorders possible, but the benefits of such treatment delivered in a community-based, multidisciplinary, primary care model may extend beyond narrowly defined virological outcomes.…”
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Design of Network and Pole for Meeting Lighting, Communication, and Energy Needs from a Single Source in Disasters by Levent Aksoy, İlknur Yardımcı Coşkun

“…After disasters, survivors face numerous needs beyond immediate material and medical aid. However, in densely populated cities, post-disaster response times are prolonged. …”
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The threshold effects of inflation rate, interest rate, and exchange rate on economic growth in Nigeria by Olajide O. Oyadeyi, Tolulope T. Osinubi, Munacinga Simatele, Oluwadamilola A. Oyadeyi

“…The study adopts the threshold regression technique to ascertain the optimal benchmark beyond which these macroeconomic variables hurt growth. …”
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Taxonomy of Hyphodermella: a case study to show that simple phylogenies cannot always accurately place species in appropriate genera by Shan Shen, Shi-Liang Liu, Li-Wei Zhou

“…Keys to eight species in Hyphodermella and five in Roseograndinia are provided. Beyond solving the taxonomic issue of Hyphodermella itself, the current study also aims to suggest that all fungal taxonomists especially beginners should keep in mind to sample as many comprehensive taxa as possible in phylogenetic analyses.…”
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Research on Anchor Cable and C-Shaped Tube Support Method in Deep Layers Roadway, Experimental Study, and Numerical Simulation by Renliang Shan, Shupeng Zhang, Shengchao Xiao, Junqi Liang

“…To fully exploit the ACC’s shear resistance, the C-shaped tube ends should be at least 30 cm beyond the joint. The effect of preload and concrete spray thicknesses on roadway deformation and plastic zone is investigated by numerical simulation. …”
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Optical Visualization of Stretchable Serpentine Interconnects using Chiral Liquid Crystal Elastomers by Sang Hyun Han, Jun Hyuk Shin, Hak Jun Yang, Seungmin Nam, Ji Yoon Park, Su Seok Choi

“…Herein, a method for analyzing the strain behavior of stretchable interconnects using a chiral liquid crystal elastomer (CLCE), which exhibits immediate structural color changes of nano periodic molecular arrangement in response to dynamic stretching deformations, is presented. Beyond the uniform color change of simple CLCE, by further engineering the modulus and shape geometry of the serpentine CLCE, an intuitive strain capturing visualization of dynamically changing serpentine structures is performed. …”
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Cyclone Idai Disaster in Zimbabwe: A New Testament ethical analysis of Matthew 24:37–39 by Lovejoy Chabata

“…Contribution: The article contributes to the ongoing debate on how biblical ethics can be deployed to the catalogue of disaster management and risk reduction strategies in Zimbabwe and beyond.…”
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