Adaptive Spatial Lattice Manufacturing (ASLM): A novel approach to efficient lattice structure production by Justin Dirrenberger, Pierre Lapouge, Rachel Azulay, Peter Evers, Tom Vroemen

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Sirolimus Enhances Cyclosporine A-Induced Cytotoxicity in Human Renal Glomerular Mesangial Cells by Séin O'Connell, Craig Slattery, Michael P. Ryan, Tara McMorrow

“…End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is an ever increasing problem worldwide. However the mechanisms underlying disease progression are not fully elucidated. …”
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An Exploratory Study of the Effectiveness of Unconditional EducationalAssistance Program as a Programmatic Electoral Strategy in the Philippines: The Case of Makati City’s Project... by Miguel Enrico Gutierrez Ayson, Esther Marylerma Calvo

“…We focused on the Makati City government’s Project FREE (Free Relevant and Excellent Education) due to its reputation for arguably being the most innovative and comprehensive educational assistance program ever implemented at the country’s local scale. We employed a purposive sampling technique to obtain our participants – the project’s parent beneficiaries. …”
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ACTIVITIES OF THE MIDDLE EAST QUARTET AND ITS PARTICIPANTS TO ACHIEVE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN SETTLEMEN WITHIN THE ROAD MAP PROJECT (2003 – 2008) by I. A. Leshchenya

“…The significance of the Road Map lies in the fact that it is the plan on the Israeli-Palestinian peace settlement which was, for the first time ever, collectively drafted by the global actors and accepted by both conflicting parties To facilitate the implementation of the Road Map, a peculiar "division of labour" based on historical roles which each member of the Quartet had played in the Middle East settlement, emerged inside the Quartet. …”
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Conservation biological control in forest: A case study with the pine processionary moth by Nattan Plat, Lucas Moreews, Laura Schillé, Jean-Baptiste Rivoal, Hervé Jactel

“…While widely studied in agricultural systems, this method has been rarely, if ever, tested in forest. In this study, we aimed to test whether broadleaved hedgerows could improve the control of the pine processionary moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) in adjacent pine stands by providing a favorable habitat for an insectivorous bird, the great tit (Parus major). …”
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Olabiyi Babalola J. Yai (1939-2020): Philosopher, Polymath, Humanist by Sanya Osha

“…The esteemed professor, ever so patient, was ready to respond to even the most uncomfortable of entreaties. …”
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A Privacy-Preserving Reputation Evaluation System with Compressed Revocable One-Time Ring Signature (CRORS) by Xu Han, Dawei Zhang

“…These improvements make CRORS particularly suitable for blockchain-based reputation systems with ever-growing storage demands. Theoretical analysis validates its effectiveness and practicality.…”
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THREE VIEWS ON THE PROBLEM OF A PRIORI: I. KANT, D. VON HILDEBRAND AND M. SCHELER by Aivaras Stepukonis

“…The term a priori designates a structural dimensions of the being of man which pre-exists al that can ever be given to man and whose application is a necessary subjective cindition for anything to be giveable to man at all. …”
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The Relevance of Computer Science and Arabic Language Learning Technology in Supporting Arabic Language Learning from The Perspective of Israel Scheffler by Muhammad Fadli Ramadhan, Suhayib Suhayib, Ichwanul Muttaqin, Mawadda Warahmah

“…Technology integration in education is becoming increasingly important in the ever-evolving digital era. Using technology as a medium to teach students will increase the competence of educators in teaching Arabic. …”
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The Last Word Political posters: communicators or decorations? by Lynette Fourie

“…Although no party has probably ever won or lost an election because of its posters, the power of posters should not be underestimated. …”
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Psychometric properties of the Chinese-version Behavioral Inhibition System/Behavioral Activation System Scales among stroke survivors with depressive symptoms by Dan Shi, Yuen Yu Chong, Lijuan Zhou, Ho Yu Cheng

“…A sample of 232 first-ever stroke survivors were recruited from June to August 2023. …”
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Marketing Geotourism to Potential Australian Geotourists by Angus Robinson

“…In Australia, geotourism is defined as tourism which focuses on an area's geology and landscape as the basis for providing visitor engagement, learning and enjoyment.Geotourism has great potential as a new nature-based tourism product. Where-ever tourism contributes a direct environmental benefit to a visited location, its clients gain empathy for the holistic heritage of the area, and this reward creates enhanced customer loyalty to the operator.The Australian Government’s 1994 National Ecotourism Strategy considered that ecotourists may include a mix of independent travelers, people who travel in organised groups of a scientific, educational or recreational nature, and individuals or families who are interested in an ecotourism experience as part of a varied holiday. …”
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The Impact of Digital Technologies on Leadership in Global Processes: from Platforms to Markets? by I. V. Danilin

“…It is doubtful that potential competitors from third nations may ever destroy this duopoly. Also, the information functions of the platforms are reviewed as resource for global leadership. …”
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A Blockchain-Based Trustworthy Access Control Scheme for Medical Data Sharing by Canling Wang, Wei Wu, Fulong Chen, Hong Shu, Ji Zhang, Yuxuan Zhang, Taochun Wang, Dong Xie, Chuanxin Zhao

“…The major purpose of the existing access control techniques is to identify users who are permitted to access medical data. They hardly ever recognize internal assailants from legitimate entities. …”
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Gut microbes modulate the effects of the flavonoid quercetin on atherosclerosis by Kazuyuki Kasahara, Robert L. Kerby, Ruben Aquino-Martinez, Abigail H. Evered, Tzu-Wen L. Cross, Jessica Everhart, Tyler K. Ulland, Colin D. Kay, Bradley W. Bolling, Fredrik Bäckhed, Federico E. Rey

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The Readability of Patient Education Materials Pertaining to Gastrointestinal Procedures by Mohammad S. Nawaz, Laura E. McDermott, Savanna Thor

“…Due to the ubiquity and ease of access of Internet, patients are able to access online health information more easily than ever. The American Medical Association recommends that patient education materials be targeted at or below the 6th grade level in order to accommodate a wider audience. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 vaccinations in India: a state-wise analysis by Abhigayan Adhikary, Manoranjan Pal, Raju Maiti

“…Abstract Background Ever since the emergence of COVID-19 and its consequent spread across continents, engulfing both advanced and developing nations, COVID-19 vaccine was considered to be the main weapon to curb the spread of the virus. …”
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Education as a Science and Its Relevance in the Digital Era by Restu Rizki Amanda, Udin Supriadi, Nurti Budiyanti, Eri Anugrah

“… Although education has long been recognized as a science, the advent of the digital era has introduced new challenges regarding its relevance and effectiveness in preparing learners to meet the ever-changing demands of the workforce. Many educational institutions have not yet fully integrated digital technology optimally into the learning process, resulting in a gap between educational theory and its application in a digital context. …”
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Quantum Key Distribution Applicability to Smart Grid Cybersecurity Systems by Warren Grice, Mohammed Olama, Annabelle Lee, Philip G. Evans

“…To meet the increasing demand for electricity and to have a more reliable and resilient electric grid against conventional and extreme events, grid modernization is more crucial now than ever before. This will require the development and deployment of devices that provide advanced communication capabilities. …”
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Rising congenital syphilis rates in Canada, 1993–2022 by Ashorkor Tetteh, Nadifa Abdi, Victoria Moore, Geneviève Gravel

“…IntroductionThe number of cases of confirmed early congenital syphilis has risen steeply in Canada in recent years, particularly since 2018, to the highest number ever recorded since national reporting began in 1993. …”
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