Food Preferences in Two Detritivore Species: Laboratory Choice Tests Using Leaf Litters of Different Tree Species by Gabriela Makulec, Krassimira Ilieva-Makulec

“…In the present study, the food preferences in two detritivores, the common woodlouse (Oniscus asellus) and the earthworm (Lumbricus rubellus) over the leaf litter of four common tree species: common black alder (Alnus glutinosa), silver birch (Betula pendula), small-leaved linden (Tilia cordata) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) were quantified in the laboratory. …”
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Magnesium Alginate as an Electrolyte for Magnesium Batteries by Markus C. Kwakernaak, Lindah K. Kiriinya, Walter J. Legerstee, Winok M. J. Berghmans, Caspar G. T. Hofman, Erik M. Kelder

“…During conductivity experiments, we noticed the formation of a black layer on magnesium electrodes, which can improve the ionic conductivity between the electrodes. …”
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Experimental Research of the Influence of Microfracture Morphology on Permeability of Shale Rock by Xiaohe Huang, Yunqian Long, Yuyi Wang, Ming Yue

“…To this end, a series of seepage characteristic experiments related to different fracture parameters are carried out with the black shale of the Longmaxi Formation in Sichuan gas field as the research target. …”
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Modeling and Optimization of the BSCF-Based Single-Chamber Solid Oxide Fuel Cell by Artificial Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm by Minh-Vien Le, Tuan-Anh Nguyen, T.-Anh-Nga Nguyen

“…The empirical regression models, such as artificial neural networks (ANNs), can be used as a black-box tool to simulate systems without solving the complicated physical equations merely by utilizing available experimental data. …”
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The Importance of Wetlands for the Conservation of Birds in Tigray National Regional State (Northern Ethiopia) by Kalayu Mesfin, Alembrhan Assefa, Weldemariam Tesfahunegny

“…Among the identified bird species, the Abyssinian catbird, white-winged cliff chat, Abyssinian longclaw, wattled ibis, and black-winged lovebird are endemic and near-endemic species, which are found only in Ethiopia and Eritrea. …”
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Fish scale-inspired biomimetic nanocoatings on magnesium implants for vascularized bone regeneration in infected bone defects by Dan Li, Danni Dai, Jianrong Wang, Zhen Ai, Chao Zhang

“…Inspired by the structural and physiological characteristics of “fish scales,” two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, black phosphorus (BP) and graphene oxide (GO), were assembled together under the action of pulsed electric field. …”
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In Situ Curing of a Polymer Film for Light-Proof Coring of Deep Rocks with Preservation of Rock Quality and Moisture by Zhiyu Zhao, Heping Xie, Tao Liu, Yifan Wu

“…Organic montmorillonite and carbon black functional fillers were incorporated to further reduce the O2 and water vapor permeability and light transmittance of the polymer sealing film. …”
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Preventive diagnosis of high blood pressure using the atrial fold by Misleidy Estevez Rubido, Marta Ferriol Rodriguez, Mariela del Carmen Morales Okata, Neisy Oropesa Nerey, Orlays Fontaine Cordero, Liudmila Valentina Cordovés Kleitman

“…<br /><strong>Results</strong>: the 50-59 years age group, male sex and black skin color prevailed. Deep auricular folds occurred most frequently (62.7%). …”
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Assessment of Artificial Intelligence Models for Developing Single-Value and Loop Rating Curves by Majid Niazkar, Mohammad Zakwan

“…Furthermore, EA, the MHBMO algorithm, and artificial intelligence (AI) models (ANN and MGGP) performed satisfactorily in some of the cases, while the idea of combining MGGP with GRG reveals that this hybrid method improved the performance of MGGP in this specific application. Unlike the black box nature of ANN, MGGP offers explicit equations for stream rating curves, which may be counted as one of the advantages of this AI model.…”
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Microscale search-based algorithm based on time-space transfer for automated test case generation by Yinghan Hong, Fangqing Liu, Han Huang, Yi Xiang, Xueming Yan, Guizhen Mai

“…Abstract Automated test case generation for path coverage (ATCG-PC) is a major challenge in search-based software engineering due to its complexity as a large-scale black-box optimization problem. However, existing search-based approaches often fail to achieve high path coverage in large-scale unit programs. …”
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Neurocognitive Impairment and HIV Treatment Engagement in Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV Who Report Chronic Pain and Substance Use by Matthew C. Sullivan, Megan R. Wirtz, Samantha M. McKetchnie, Lauren R. Gulbicki, S. Wade Taylor, Jonathan D. Jampel, Nikhil Banerjee, Conall O’Cleirigh

“…Mean participant age was 57.2 years; most identified as White (55%), followed by Black/African American (42%). On average, participants reported moderate pain; 66.7% met DSM-5 criteria for a substance use disorder. …”
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Efficacy of Once Daily Darunavir/Ritonavir in PI-Naïve, NNRTI-Experienced Patients in the ODIN Trial by Anna Maria Geretti, Mathe Moeketsi, Ralph Demasi, Yvon van Delft, Perry Mohammed

“…The mean age was 39 years; 35% were female; 27% were Black, 24% Caucasian, 26% Oriental/Asian, and 23% other races; 17% were recruited in South Africa; and 48% had non-B HIV-1 subtypes. …”
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Distribution of Phenolic Acids and Antioxidant Activities of Different Bran Fractions from Three Pigmented Wheat Varieties by Jinli Zhang, Yan Ding, Haizhou Dong, Hanxue Hou, Xiansheng Zhang

“…Phenolic acid profiles and antioxidant activities of outer bran, coarse bran, and shorts from blue, black, and purple wheat were analyzed. Phenolic acids were mainly in the bound form in pigmented wheat bran fractions. …”
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Realized stable BP-N at ambient pressure by phosphorus doping by Guo Chen, Chengfeng Zhang, Yuanqin Zhu, Bingqing Cao, Jie Zhang, Xianlong Wang

“…Black-phosphorus-structured nitrogen (BP–N) is an attractive high-energy-density material. …”
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Tracheal perforation and subcutaneous emphysema secondary to pseudomembranous invasive Aspergillus tracheobronchitis successfully managed with endotracheal tube manipulation by Kazushige Shiraishi, Takkin Lo

“…Bronchoscopy identified a focal black necrotic lesion on the left proximal tracheal wall and multiple small mucosal ulcerations throughout the proximal to distal trachea. …”
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WY-14643, a Potent Peroxisome Proliferator Activator Receptor-α PPAR-α Agonist Ameliorates the Inflammatory Process Associated to Experimental Periodontitis by Enrico Briguglio, Rosanna Di Paola, Irene Paterniti, Emanuela Mazzon, Giacomo Oteri, Giancarlo Cordasco, Salvatore Cuzzocrea

“…Male Sprague-Dawley rats were lightly anaesthetized with pentobarbitone (35 mg/kg). Sterile, 2-0 black braided silk thread was placed around the cervix of the lower left first molar and knotted medially. …”
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Modelling the flowing bottom hole pressure of oil and gas wells using multivariate adaptive regression splines by Okorie Ekwe Agwu, Saad Alatefi, Ahmad Alkouh, Raja Rajeswary Suppiah

“…However, most ML models operate as black box models, lacking transparency and interpretability. …”
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Clinical signs, molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of sheep and goat pox viruses in sheep in Mosul city, Iraq by Mohammad A. Altaliby, Sadam D. Hasan, Thabit M. Omar, Qaes T. Alsarhan

“…The skin lesions characteristic of erythema, papules, pustules, and dry black scabs disseminated on top of the skin frame. …”
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The Alpaca Melanocortin 1 Receptor: Gene Mutations, Transcripts, and Relative Levels of Expression in Ventral Skin Biopsies by Bathrachalam Chandramohan, Carlo Renieri, Vincenzo La Manna, Antonietta La Terza

“…Whereas the F1 transcript was common to white and colored (black and brown) alpaca phenotypes, the shorter F2 transcript was specific to white alpaca. …”
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Sinonasal Melanoma: A Case Report and Literature Review by I. S. S. Alves, L. G. S. Berriel, R. T. Alves, M. B. Pinto, C. F. P. Oliveira, A. C. Cazzotto, W. V. Moura

“…Immunochemical analysis revealed positivity for vimentin, S100, and HMB-45 (human melanoma black 45), a result compatible with a diagnosis of malignant melanoma. …”
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