Design of a release-free piezo-optomechanical quantum transducer by Paul Burger, Joey Frey, Johan Kolvik, David Hambraeus, Raphaël Van Laer

“…Unconventionally, it utilizes high-wavevector mechanical modes tightly confined to the chip surface. Beyond quantum science and engineering, this platform and its design principles could also propel low-power acousto-optic systems in integrated photonics.…”
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Research trends on early algebra in the middle school: A combined bibliometric and meta-analysis review by Dilham Fardian, Didi Suryadi, Sufyani Prabawanto, Silfia Hayuningrat

“…This consistency suggests a widespread and sustained interest in early algebra research beyond the confines of a single country, further emphasizing its global relevance and significance. …”
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Utilization of Palm Oil Fuel Ash as Binder in Lightweight Oil Palm Shell Geopolymer Concrete by Michael Yong Jing Liu, Choon Peng Chua, U. Johnson Alengaram, Mohd Zamin Jumaat

“…An increase of the POFA content beyond 20% decreases the mechanical properties, and hence this mix is recommended to be used.…”
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Influence of Steatite and Fly Ash on the Fresh-Hardened Properties and Micromorphology of Self-Compacting Concrete by S. Christopher Gnanaraj, Ramesh Babu Chokkalingam, G. Lizia Thankam, S. K. M. Pothinathan

“…In terms of strength, addition of fly ash enhanced the later age strength, whereas up to 15% of replacement with steatite improved the compressive, tensile, and flexural strength, beyond which there is a fall in the strength parameters which is however higher than the control specimen.…”
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Solar Modulation of Low-energy Cosmic-Ray Nitrogen and Its Comparison with Oxygen by Yun Li, Xiaoping Zhang, Shuai Fu, Zhenning Shen, Yi Xu, Haoyu Lu, Jinbin Cao, Tianle Zhu

“…The heliospheric environment is very complex and filled with diverse high-energy particles from various origins, and among these particles, cosmic rays (CRs), including anomalous and Galactic components (ACRs and GCRs), are unique as they originate from beyond the solar system. Due to their stable and long-lasting presence in the heliosphere, the study of CRs is crucial for protecting humanity and other lifeforms against the hazards of high-energy radiation. …”
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Characterizing safety, toxicity, and breast cancer risk reduction using a long-term fulvestrant eluting implant by Scott Thomas, Elysia Roche, Pujan Desai, Nela Pawlowska, Diana Bauer, David Gingrich, Emily Hsu, Amelia N. Deitchman, Fran Aweeka, Pamela N. Munster

“…At 30 days of elution, fulvestrant was found to penetrate mammary tissue forming a concentration gradient beyond 15 mm from the implant. Consistent with the small animal rat study, minimal systemic fulvestrant biodistribution was found. …”
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Localized Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Posterior Knee Compartment with Popliteal Vessel Compression: A Case Report of Arthroscopic Resection Using Only Anterior Knee Por... by Jack Daoud, Dany Aouad, Youssef Hassan, Georges El Rassi

“…On MRI, she was found to have a multiloculated hemosiderin-containing structure of synovial origin within the femoral notch, extending beyond the joint capsule displacing the popliteal vessels. …”
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Science highlights from the Kjell Henriksen Observatory on Svalbard by Katie Herlingshaw, Noora Partamies, Charlotte M. van Hazendonk, Mikko Syrjäsuo, Lisa J. Baddeley, Magnar G. Johnsen, Nina K. Eriksen, Ian McWhirter, Anasuya Aruliah, Mark J. Engebretson, Kjellmar Oksavik, Fred Sigernes, Dag A. Lorentzen, Takanori Nishiyama, Matthew B. Cooper, John Meriwether, Stein Haaland, Daniel Whiter

“…Serving as an accessible testbed for instrument development, new types of instruments have recently been installed, both at KHO and on satellites. Beyond its scientific contributions, KHO has become an integral part of the Longyearbyen community, with students, visitors, and locals participating in tours and educational initiatives. …”
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Genomics Reveal Population Structure and Intergeneric Hybridization in an Endangered South American Bird: Implications for Management and Conservation by Marisol Domínguez, Larissa S. Arantes, Pablo D. Lavinia, Nicole Bergjürgen, Agustin I. Casale, Pablo A. Fracas, Darío A. Lijtmaer, Pablo Tubaro, Sarah Sparmann, Susan Mbedi, Camila Mazzoni, Bettina Mahler, Ralph Tiedemann

“…Our study provides new, valuable information that can guide conservation efforts, comprising a test case for the use of genomics in combating illegal trafficking, with potential application beyond the case of the Yellow cardinal.…”
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Lessons from China’s 48-h COVID-19 testing regime during the dynamic zero COVID policy period by Ali Cheshmehzangi, Zhaohui Su, Tong Zou, Zaheer Allam, Tian Tang

“…The implementation that ought to occur at the municipal/city government level indicates multiple pressures beyond just financial challenges. During this period, cities’ debt increased and affected the provision or allocation of funding for other operations. …”
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Cardiovascular diseases in patients with cancer: A comprehensive review of epidemiological trends, cardiac complications, and prognostic implications by Ali A. Alshahrani, Evangelos Kontopantelis, Catharine Morgan, Rathi Ravindrarajah, Glen P. Martin, Mamas A. Mamas, Rongman Jia

“…Current evidence indicates a significant burden of CVD in patients with cancer, particularly in the first year following cancer diagnosis, with elevated risk persisting beyond this period. This short- and long-term risk of CVD may vary depending on the cancer type and treatment regimen. …”
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Disassembly, refinement, and reassembly: From ancient papermaking to modern materials processing by Jing Shen, Meiyun Zhang

“…Looking ahead, the field presents significant opportunities in sustainable sourcing, the creation of eco-friendly packaging, and the development of advanced materials with applications in healthcare and beyond. The enduring relevance of papermaking lies in its adaptability, versatility, and boundless potential for future innovation.…”
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Long term adult visual plasticity after the developmental critical period in genetically determined peripheral visual loss by Otília C. d’Almeida, Joana M. Sampaio, Sónia Ferreira, Eduardo D. Silva, Miguel Castelo-Branco

“…In sum, visual cortical plasticity triggered by peripheral visual loss occurs beyond the critical period of visual maturation.…”
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Balancing act: Europeans' privacy calculus and security concerns in online CSAM detection by Răzvan Rughiniş, Simona-Nicoleta Vulpe, Dinu Ţurcanu, Daniel Rosner

“…Life expectancy emerges as the strongest country-level predictor, negatively associated with privacy concerns, suggesting deep institutional mechanisms shape privacy attitudes beyond individual factors. This dual approach reveals that both individual factors and national contexts are shaping privacy calculus in CSAM detection. …”
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Clinically relevant phenotypes in chronic rhinosinusitis by Jessica W. Grayson, Marina Cavada, Richard J. Harvey

“…Understanding these different phenotypes and their etiologies allows for further management beyond the ‘maximum medical therapy and then surgery’ approach that has often been used in the management of CRS.…”
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Spatial analysis of Bojnourd neighborhoods based on appropriate housing criteria by Rahimberdi Annamoradnejad, Mohamad Soleymani, Fatemeh Akbari

“…Today, housing has found a concept beyond a shelter and plays an important role in how the physical quality of cities. …”
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Kinetics and Kinematics of Shape Tracing in Children with Probable Developmental Coordination Disorder (pDCD) by Michal Hochhauser, Yfat Ben Refael, Esther Adi-Japha, Rachel Bartov

“…Insights into early shape-tracing processes beyond product outcomes are essential for therapeutic and educational interventions, with digitized tablets offering a novel tool for assessing graphomotor skills in children with DCD.…”
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Neuropsychological Changes in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) by Monika Halicka, Axel D. Vittersø, Michael J. Proulx, Janet H. Bultitude

“…We suggest that many of these symptoms appear to be consistent with a broader disruption to parietal function beyond merely what could be considered “neglect-like.” …”
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Maximum efficiency and power point tracking system for hybrid compensated wireless charging of electric vehicle by Pabba Ramesh, R.K. Pongiannan, Lukas Demel, Roman Hrbac, Narayanamoorthi R

“…However, under varied operating conditions, maintaining optimal power transfer efficiency and load power is typically beyond the capabilities of compensatory topologies. …”
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Advancements in Microextraction by Packed Sorbent: Insights into Sorbent Phases and Automation Strategies by Rafael Oliveira Martins, João Victor Basolli Borsatto, Camila Will, Fernando Mauro Lanças

“…These advancements have elevated MEPS beyond traditional offline miniaturized sample preparation methods, offering new opportunities for streamlined and scalable analyses. …”
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