Dynamical analysis of a complex competitive two-strain epidemic network model with vaccination by A. Abdelkhalek, A.H. Abdel Kader, I.L. El-Kalla, A. Elsaid, Amr Elsonbaty, K.S. Nisar

“…The conditions for transcritical bifurcation are established, and the parameter analysis for this type of bifurcation is conducted. Numerical simulations of various scenarios with varying parameter values validate the theoretical analysis.…”
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ESP32 charging system prototype for EV: Design and implementation using wireless energy transmission by Sallem Amin, Souissi Zied, Nasri Mohamed Aziz, Benhala Bachir, Masmoudi Nouri

“…The current charging infrastructure relies on conductive ways, but technological advancements are offering wireless options. …”
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La formation professionnelle initiale duale comme levier d’engagement organisationnel : analyse d’un dispositif de formation d’apprenti-es assistant-es en soins et santé communauta... by Camille Crottaz, Nathalie Delobbe, Sandrine Fellay Morante

“…This contribution puts forward a broader vision of the spectrum of learning, considering both the processes of acquisition of vocational skills and the socializing dimension of training practices. The interviews conducted in a home care institution highlight two key elements of on-the-job training that affect the organizational socialization process: the definition of the job and the activities entrusted to the apprentices, on the one hand, and the extended relational circle to which they have access, on the other.…”
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Kinetic Study of Calcium Phosphate Precipitation in the System H3PO4-Ca(OH)2-H2O at 30°C by K. Labgairi, A. Borji, M. Kaddami, A. Jourani

“…The precipitation reaction has been monitored by following the changes in the conductivity, pH, and calcium concentration. The solid phases formed at different stages of this precipitation were characterized by X-ray diffraction.…”
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Application of a Bentonite Slurry Modified by Polyvinyl Alcohol in the Cutoff of a Landfill by Guozhong Dai, Yanmin Sheng, Yutao Pan, Guicai Shi, Shujin Li

“…A series of lab tests were conducted to evaluate the pumpability, permeability, and adsorption capacity with different concentrations of PVA treatment. …”
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Low-Grade Inflammation and Spinal Cord Injury: Exercise as Therapy? by Eduardo da Silva Alves, Valdir de Aquino Lemos, Francieli Ruiz da Silva, Fabio Santos Lira, Ronaldo Vagner Thomathieli dos Santos, João Paulo Pereira Rosa, Erico Caperuto, Sergio Tufik, Marco Tulio de Mello

“…The effects of physical exercise on inflammatory parameters in individuals with spinal cord injury have not been well described. We conducted a review of the literature published from 1974 to 2012. …”
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A One Health Perspective on Multidrug Resistance Amongst Iberian Exotic Pet Owners by Fábio Cardoso-Freitas, Stéphanie M. Mota, Vanessa Silva, Albert Martinez-Silvestre, Ângela Martins, Patrícia Poeta

“…Noticing the lack of publications in this area, specifically on exotic pets, prompted us to gather insights into non-traditional companion animal owners. A survey was conducted, resulting in 541 respondents from Portugal and Spain. …”
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Retraction notice to “Research on immersive interaction design based on visual and tactile feature analysis of visually impaired children” [Heliyon 10 (2024) e22996] by Tiejun Zhu, Yujin Yang

“…This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier policy on article withdrawal (https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/article-withdrawal).The article has been retracted at the request of the Editor-in-Chief.A post-publication investigation conducted by the Elsevier's Research Integrity & Publishing Ethics team on behalf of the journal could not confirm whether or not appropriate ethical approval was given for the research presented in this publication in line with the journal's policy. …”
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The Effects of Regulations on the Florida Ornamental Aquaculture Industry Infographic by Noah C. Boldt, Jonathan van Senten, Carole R. Engle, Eric J. Cassiano, Matthew A. DiMaggio

“… This infographic accompanies "The Effects of Regulation on Ornamental Aquaculture Farms in Florida" (https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FA248), an Ask IFAS factsheet that discusses the results of a study conducted to measure the impact of regulations on ornamental aquaculture farms in Florida using on-farm data from 2018. …”
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Eco-packaging and fresh food products. Analysis of demand and consumer behavior in Italy by Marzia Ingrassia, Claudio Bellia, Rosaria Disclafani, Pietro Chinnici, Stefania Chironi

“…This paper presents the first results of marketing studies for the positioning of a new sustainable biobased plastic packaging for fresh food, as part of the research project “CItrus waste ReciCLing for added valuE products – CIRCLE” for improving the sustainability of the citrus processing production chain through the valorization of processing waste. The present study, conducted on Italian consumers, contributes to the flow of literature on consumer demand of sustainable food packaging, highlighting the preferences, concerns, and skepticism, the factors that explain behaviors, and the role of information on their choices. …”
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The features of reconnaissance operations of the 3rd brigade of the Russian expeditionary corps on the Western front. December 1916–March 1917 by I. S. Silchenko

“…The article analyzes the preparation and conduct of reconnaissance operations in the area of the French commune of Aubérive using the example of two regiments of the 3rd Special Infantry Brigade of the Russian Expeditionary Forces in France. …”
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Behavior of Full-Scale Porous GFRP Barrier under Blast Loads by D. Asprone, A. Prota, G. Manfredi, A. Nanni

“…In the paper, the efficacy of the proposed glass FRP discontinuous (porous) barrier under blast loads is presented by showing the results of the blast test campaign conducted on full-size specimens with a focus on the reduction of the blast shock wave induced by the barrier. …”
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Kinetic pH Titration to Predict the Acid and Hydrothermal Conditions for the Hydrolysis of Disaccharides: Use of a Microcapillary System by Toshinori Shimanouchi, Ryota Mano, Yu Yoshioka, Ayaka Fukuda, Kyung-Min Park, Yukitaka Kimura

“…The hydrolysis of disaccharides was conducted using a microcapillary system under hydrothermal conditions (up to 190°C at 10 MPa and pH 4–11). …”
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The effect of user-generated content on tourist behavior: the mediating role of destination image by María del Carmen Hidalgo Alcázar, María Sicilia Piñero, Salvador Ruiz de Maya

“…In order to bridge this knowledge gap in tourism management, we conducted an empirical study to identify the impact of online user generated reviews on the two dimensions of destination image: affective and cognitive. …”
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The Impact of School Management Committee on Pupils' Academic Performance of P.L.E in Primary Schools in Bukinda Sub-County Rukiga District. by Twesiime, Prudence

“…The study was guided by the following objectives; to find out how school management committee affects academic performance in primary schools, to establish how the motivation of teachers by school management committees influences pupils' academic performance in primary schools, and to investigate how monitoring of schools by school management committee influence the pupils' academic performance. The study was conducted in seven schools that were randomly selected in the sub country, the targeted respondents were Head teachers, District Education Officers, SMC members, teachers, and parents.…”
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<i>CYP24A1</i> DNA Methylation in Colorectal Cancer as Potential Prognostic and Predictive Markers by Ru-Hua Zhou, Lei Li, Qing-Jian Ou, Yi-Fan Wang, Yu-Jing Fang, Cai-Xia Zhang

“…In this study, differential methylation analysis was conducted in both blood and tissue cohorts, and differential expression analysis was performed in the tissue cohort with in vitro validation. …”
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Efficacy of rituximab as second-line therapy for autoimmune encephalitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Lin-ming Zhang, Xuan-lin Xing, Bing-ran Zhang, Qiu-juan Zhang, Yan-lin Zhu, Shu-ji Gao, Ming-wei Liu

“…Statistical analyses were conducted using R4.2.1 software to assess the pooled outcomes of the included studies. …”
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Evaluating the dual impact of microbial activity and aged refuse layers on landfill leachate clogging: An experimental and LCA perspective by Zhaobin Li, Waifan Tang, Shulun Mak, Siukei Lam, Qingwen Li

“…., organic matter, heavy metals, and inorganic salts), microbial communities, and inorganic precipitates lead to clogging that reduces hydraulic conductivity. Traditional control methods often fail to address these underlying processes, necessitating a deeper understanding of clogging mechanisms and effective mitigation strategies. …”
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The role of ultrasound combined with water bath in the establishment of animal models of rat urethral stricture by Xiaojian Ye, Xianjing Lin, Yehui Chen, Rongquan Xu, Jiawei Zhou

“…Ultrasonographic characteristics were scored for all surgical group rats, and an intergroup analysis was conducted between the surgical group and the control group rats. …”
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Characterisation of Chemical Constitutes and Spermatogenic Activity of Ushir (Vetiveria Zizanioides Linn) versus Ikshu (Saccharum Officinarum Linn) in Male Wistar Rats: A Research... by Akshay Sudhir Pargaonkar, Jaymala Jadhav, Bhagyashree Ratan Jibkate, Minakshi Urkude

“…The experimental study will be conducted as per Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) guidelines. …”
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