Mechanical behaviour analysis of cemented tailings rock backfill materials: An insight from mesoscale modelling coupled with damage plasticity model by Chaoyi Yang, Hang Lin, Rugao Gao, Zhengrong Li, Dengjun Gan, Mingwu Liu, Qifan Ren

“…An experimental program was conducted to determine the mechanical parameters and mesostructure of CTB, as well as the mechanical response of CTRB. …”
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Exploring the antimicrobial potential of two haloarchaeal strains belonging to the genera Halopiger and Natrialba isolated from the Algerian Sahara by Inès Quadri, Imene Ikram Hassani, Hocine Hacène

“… Background and Objectives: Halophilic archaea commonly produce antimicrobial peptides (halocins), but only a few studies have been conducted on these molecules. This study explores the antimicrobial potential of two strains belonging to Halopiger and Natrialba genera, isolated from hypersaline environments in the Algerian Sahara. …”
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Perspectives of older people toward Thai high-speed rail promotion using the theory of planned behavior and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology by Fareeda Watcharamaisakul, Thanakorn Phojaem, Sonita Sum, Thanapong Champahom, Sajjakaj Jomnonkwao, Panuwat Wisutwattanasak, Adisorn Dangbut, Vatanavongs Ratanavaraha

“…Data were collected through a questionnaire survey on 3,200 people older than 60 in four regions in Thailand. Analysis was conducted using the structural equation model. The result indicated that all factors of TPB and UTAUT significantly influenced the behavioral intention of older people to use HSR. …”
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The ethics of theft: Reevaluating the impacts of floral larceny on plant reproductive success by Jin-Ru Zhong, Xiao-Fang Jin, Michael C. Orr, Xiao-Qing Li, Yong-Deng He, Sheng-Wei Wang, Qing-Feng Wang, Chun-Feng Yang, Zhong-Ming Ye

“…Nectar larceny, entailing nectar extraction without pollinating, is thought to be an example of a harmful, antagonistic behavior, but the precise consequences of floral larceny on plant reproductive success remain contentious. We conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of 153 studies across 120 plant species, using 14 moderators to assess the effects of floral larceny on plant reproductive success and examine the key moderators. …”
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Exploring Echinacea angustifolia for anti-viral compounds against Zika virus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase: a computational study by Mai M. El-Daly, Leena H. Bajrai, Thamir A. Alandijany, Isra M. Alsaady, Hattan S. Gattan, Meshari M. Alhamdan, Vivek Dhar Dwivedi, Esam I. Azhar

“…Utilizing computational techniques, we conducted a thorough virtual examination using the MTi-OpenScreen tool to identify potential RDRP inhibitors among E. angustifolia compounds. …”
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Vaccination status of individuals with diabetes mellitus treated in Primary Healthcare: a cross-sectional study by Francisco João de Carvalho Neto, Luisa Helena de Oliveira Lima, Mônica Antar Gamba, Rosilane Lima de Brito, Lucilane Maria Sales da Silva, Ana Roberta Vilarouca da Silva

“…Method cross-sectional, analytical study conducted in 25 Family Health teams with 274 individuals with diabetes. …”
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Targeting cryptic allosteric sites of G protein-coupled receptors as a novel strategy for biased drug discovery by Xin Qiao, Xiaolong Li, Mingyang Zhang, Ning Liu, Yanmei Wu, Shaoyong Lu, Ting Chen

“…Notably, the emergence of cryptic allosteric sites on GPCRs has expanded the repertoire of available drug targets and improved receptor subtype selectivity. Here, we conduct a summary of recent progress in the structural determination of cryptic allosteric sites on GPCRs and elucidate the biased signaling mechanisms induced by allosteric modulators. …”
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Norfloxacin and N-Donor Mixed-Ligand Copper(II) Complexes: Synthesis, Albumin Interaction, and Anti-Trypanosoma cruzi Activity by Darliane A. Martins, Ligiane R. Gouvea, Gabriel S. Vignoli Muniz, Sonia R. W. Louro, Denise da Gama Jaen Batista, Maria de Nazaré C. Soeiro, Letícia R. Teixeira

“…Copper(II) complexes with the first-generation quinolone antibacterial agent norfloxacin containing a nitrogen donor heterocyclic ligand 2,2′-bipyridine (bipy) or 1,10-phenanthroline (phen) were prepared and characterized by IR, EPR spectra, molar conductivity, and elemental analyses. The experimental data suggest that norfloxacin was coordinated to copper(II) through the carboxylato and ketone oxygen atoms. …”
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Children with COVID-19 Who Manifest Febrile Seizure by Lilia Dewiyanti, Neni Sumarni, Joseph Deni Lie, Zuhriah Hidajati, Harancang Pandih Kahayana, Adriana Lukmasari, Cipta Pramana

“…Various studies have been conducted to gain more knowledge about SARS-CoV-2, but studies in the pediatric population are still very limited. …”
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Person Re-Identification Using Additive Distance Constraint With Similar Labels Loss by Guofa Li, Lisha Huang, Liangwen Tang, Chunli Han, Yaoyu Chen, Heng Xie, Shen Li, Gang Xu

“…Experimental evaluations were conducted on two popular datasets (Market-1501 and DukeMTMC-reID) to examine the effectiveness of our proposed method. …”
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MILP Modeling and Optimization of Multi-Objective Three-Stage Flexible Job Shop Scheduling Problem With Assembly and AGV Transportation by Shiming Yang, Leilei Meng, Saif Ullah, Biao Zhang, Hongyan Sang, Peng Duan

“…In the MPCEA, we design a strategy to select relatively high-quality individuals to enhance the algorithm’s convergence speed, and design a multi-objective variable-neighborhood search (MOVNS) method to improve the local search ability. Experiments are conducted to prove the effectiveness of the MILP model and the MPCEA.…”
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A new trigonometric-inspired probability distribution: A simulation study and applications in reliability and hydrology by Xiang Tu, Jiangwei Kong, Qing Fu, Sheng Chang, Kunfeng Zhang, Tmader Alballa, Haifa Alqahtani, Hamiden Abd El-Wahed Khalifa

“…An established estimation method is applied to calculate the point estimators of the WSGI-Weibull distribution, and subsequently, a simulation study is conducted. To highlight the benefits of the WSGI-Weibull distribution, two data sets sourced from the reliability and hydrology sectors are analyzed. …”
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Mandibular posterior bone anchorage technique using steel wire: a retrospective descriptive study on dental movements and clinical tolerance by Grzelczyk Lucie, Ligerot Romain, Filippi Raphaël, Cresseaux Paul, Carlier Adélaïde

“…Secondarily, it profiles the patients who underwent this technique and evaluates their clinical responses, particularly regarding any signs of intolerance. Method: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study of patients treated by specialists in orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery in Lyon, France, from 2015 to 2023. …”
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Growth and Comprehensive Quality Index of Tomato under Rain Shelters in Response to Different Irrigation and Drainage Treatments by Guang-cheng Shao, Ming-hui Wang, Na Liu, Min Yuan, Prem Kumar, Dong-Li She

“…A fully randomized factorial experiment was conducted between April and August in 2011 and 2012 at Hohai University. …”
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ERGONOMIC EVALUATION OF PACKAGING WORKERS’ POSTURE IN A FOOD MANUFACTURING COMPANY by SALAMI OLASUNKANMI ISMAILA, YUSUF ADEYEMI SALAMI, SIDIKATU IBIYEMI KUYE, OLAWALE USMAN DAIRO, NURUDEEN OLATUNDE ADEKUNLE

“… This study conducted an ergonomic evaluation of the working posture of workers engaged in various processes in the packaging section of a food manufacturing company. …”
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Therapeutic resources used by physiotherapists for the relief of labor pain: a cross-sectional study by Alessandra de Campos Gonçalves, Giovana Garçoni Poli, Clara Maria de Araujo Silva, Ana Carolina Sartorato Beleza, Richard Eloin Liebano

“…Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted from January to March 2021, followed the STROBE guidelines. …”
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Optimizing electrical output performance of triboelectric nanogenerators by micro-/nano-morphology design and fabrication by Jiaxin Han, Xingyi Dai, Long-Biao Huang, Jianhua Hao

“…Finally, an overview of the challenges and future trajectories pertinent to TENGs is conducted. Through this endeavor, the aim of this article is to catalyze the evolution of further strategies for enhancing performance of TENGs.…”
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ASSESSING DROUGHT IMPACTS IN ERBIL, IRAQI KURDISTAN: A STUDY OF LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE AND VEGETATION HEALTH INDEX USING LANDSAT TIME-SERIES by Ragheb K. Mohammad, Sara H. Zaki, Heman A. Ahmed Gaznayee, Halmat A. Sabr, Payman H. Aliehsan, , Sherwan Y. Hammad, Snoor H. Ababakr, Hawar A. Razvanchy, Kawa K. Hakzi

“… Research conducted in the Erbil Province, Kurdistan Region, Iraq from 1998 to 2017 aims to determine the frequency and intensity of drought, highlighting its diverse effects on society, encompassing the economy, agriculture, environment, and local community. …”
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Effects of Rainfall Intensity and Vegetation Cover on Erosion Characteristics of a Soil Containing Rock Fragments Slope by Bingqin Zhao, Lun Zhang, Zhenyao Xia, Wennian Xu, Lu Xia, Yongzhe Liang, Dong Xia

“…Therefore, an artificial, simulated rainfall experiment study is conducted to determine the effect of rainfall intensity and vegetation cover on runoff volume, sediment load, and runoff hydraulics characteristics. …”
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PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF GEO-ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH OBTAINED DURING THE 3rd INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITION OF THE R/V “MARE NIGRUM” (01.06.2024 – 15.06.2024) by M.M. Ievlev, O.V. Chubenko, V.O. Iemelianov, N.O. Fedoronchuk

“…For this purpose, data on changes in landscape and geomorphological conditions in the coastal zone, obtained on the basis of historical and paleogeographic studies conducted in the coastal areas of the Black Sea, can be used.…”
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