Exploring the relationship between cultural ecosystem services and human well-being of Qiandao Lake in China: insights from tourists and residents by Jie Wang, Kuan Wang, Shuangjin Li, Huiyong Song, Shuang Ma, Weiwu Han, Di Pang

“…Lastly, using the IPA model, indicators with low satisfaction but high importance were identified, suggesting areas for improvement, particularly in cultural integration and unique environmental features. These research findings provide scientific and theoretical support for the management and landscape planning of lake ecosystems.…”
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Genome sequences of four Ixodes species expands understanding of tick evolution by Alexandra Cerqueira de Araujo, Benjamin Noel, Anthony Bretaudeau, Karine Labadie, Matéo Boudet, Nachida Tadrent, Benjamin Istace, Salima Kritli, Corinne Cruaud, Robert Olaso, Jean-François Deleuze, Maarten J. Voordouw, Caroline Hervet, Olivier Plantard, Aya Zamoto-Niikura, Thomas Chertemps, Martine Maïbèche, Frédérique Hilliou, Gaëlle Le Goff, Jindřich Chmelař, Vilém Mazák, Mohamed Amine Jmel, Michalis Kotsyfakis, José María Medina, Michael Hackenberg, Ladislav Šimo, Fotini A. Koutroumpa, Patrick Wincker, Petr Kopáček, Jan Perner, Jean-Marc Aury, Claude Rispe

“…Notably, several gene family amplifications are associated with a proliferation of single-exon genes—most strikingly for fatty acid elongases and sulfotransferases. Conclusions The integration of our data with existing genomes establishes a solid framework for the study of gene evolution, improving our understanding of tick biology. …”
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Personalized prediction of anticancer potential of non-oncology drugs through learning from genome derived molecular pathways by Xiaobao Dong, Huanhuan Liu, Ting Tong, Liuxing Wu, Jianhua Wang, Tianyi You, Yongjian Wei, Xianfu Yi, Hongxi Yang, Jie Hu, Haitao Wang, Xiaoyan Wang, Mulin Jun Li

“…Utilizing protein–protein interaction networks, CHANCE harmonizes multilevel mutation annotations and integrates pharmacological information across different drugs into a single model. …”
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A bi-subpopulation coevolutionary immune algorithm for multi-objective combinatorial optimization in multi-UAV task allocation by Xi Chen, Yu Wan, Jingtao Qi, Zipeng Zhao, Yirun Ruan, Jun Tang

“…The two coevolutionary mechanisms improve the lower limit of population diversity, and the evolutionary strategy pool integrating multiple strategies and the adaptive strategy selection mechanism enhance the local search ability in the late evolution. …”
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The Hidden Influence and Catalysts of Religious and Moral Education in Ghanaian Basic Schools: Co-Curricular Activities in Perspective by Dennis Tawiah, John Kwaku Opoku, Peter Addai-Mensah

“…The study concludes that integrating co-curricular activities into the curriculum is essential for fostering moral and religious development. …”
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OPTIMIZING POWER SECTOR TRANSITION PATHWAYS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY-SCARCE REGIONS: AN OPERATIONAL RESEARCH APPROACH TO HUNAN PROVINCE UNDER CARBON PEAK GOALS by Caixia Yang, Yao Xiao, Buncha Wattana

“…These strategies aim to optimize the electricity generation mix, strengthen renewable energy integration, and improve system flexibility. In general, this interdisciplinary study offers valuable insights into operational research, technological innovation, and sustainable energy transitions. …”
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Impact of Urban Neighborhood Morphology on PM2.5 Concentration Distribution at Different Scale Buffers by Zhen Wang, Kexin Hu, Zheyu Wang, Bo Yang, Zhiyu Chen

“…An enhanced Land Use Regression (LUR) model integrates geographic, architectural, and visual factors, enabling analysis from neighborhood to regional scales. …”
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Biomass to biofuel: Impacts and mitigation of environmental, health, and socioeconomic challenges by Prangon Chowdhury, Nafisa Anjum Mahi, Rahbaar Yeassin, Nahid-Ur-Rahman Chowdhury, Omar Farrok

“…Mitigation strategies emphasize integrated land-use planning, biodiversity-friendly practices, and advanced technologies to balance energy production with ecological preservation. …”
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Can verbal autopsies be used on a national scale? Key findings and lessons from South Africa's national cause-of-death validation study by Monique Maqungo, Nadine Nannan, Beatrice Nojilana, Erin Nichols, Diane Morof, Mireille Cheyip, Chalapati Rao, Carl Lombard, Jessica Price, Kathleen Kahn, Lorna J. Martin, Francois Bezuidenhout, Ria Laubscher, Chodziwadziwa Kabudula, Tracy Glass, Oluwatoyin Awotiwon, Nesbert Zinyakatira, Noluntu Funani, Jané Joubert, Debbie Bradshaw, Pamela Groenewald

“…Background Verbal autopsy (VA), though imperfect, serves as a vital tool to determine cause-of-death, particularly for out-of-facility deaths, but challenges persist in integrating VA into Civil Registration and Vital Statistics systems. …”
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Lipid Profiles, Telomere Length, and the Risk of Malignant Tumors: A Mendelian Randomization and Mediation Analysis by Shupeng Liu, Zhengzheng Fu, Hui Liu, Yinghui Wang, Meijuan Zhou, Zhenhua Ding, Zhijun Feng

“…We conducted our analysis using two-stage least squares (2SLS) regression integrated with inverse variance weighted (IVW) methods to address potential endogeneity and strengthen our causal inference. …”
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FS-DDPG: Optimal Control of a Fan Coil Unit System Based on Safe Reinforcement Learning by Chenyang Li, Qiming Fu, Jianping Chen, You Lu, Yunzhe Wang, Hongjie Wu

“…To optimize the control of fan coil unit (FCU) systems under model-free conditions, researchers have integrated reinforcement learning (RL) into the control processes of system pumps and fans. …”
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Hydrogen Sulfide Increases Nitric Oxide Production and Subsequent S-Nitrosylation in Endothelial Cells by Ping-Ho Chen, Yaw-Syan Fu, Yun-Ming Wang, Kun-Han Yang, Danny Ling Wang, Bin Huang

“…The present study provides an integrated insight of cellular responses to H2S and NO from protein expression to gaseous molecule generation, which indicates the upstream role of H2S in modulating NO production and protein S-nitrosylation.…”
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The impact of hidden curriculum factors on professional adaptability by Danial Behmanesh, Shahram Jalilian, Akbar Babaei Heydarabadi, Mehrnaz Ahmadi, Nasrin Khajeali

“…Conclusion These findings underscore the importance of the hidden curriculum in enhancing educational quality and professional training in medical education, highlighting the necessity for educators to integrate these elements consciously into their teaching strategies.…”
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MO-GCN: A multi-omics graph convolutional network for discriminative analysis of schizophrenia by Haiyuan Wang, Runlin Peng, Yuanyuan Huang, Liqin Liang, Wei Wang, Baoyuan Zhu, Chenyang Gao, Minxin Guo, Jing Zhou, Hehua Li, Xiaobo Li, Yuping Ning, Fengchun Wu, Kai Wu

“…We proposed a novel methodology of multi-omics graph convolutional network (MO-GCN) with an attention mechanism to construct a classification model by integrating all BGCGs. We also identified important brain and gut features using the Topk pooling layer and analyzed their correlations with the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) scores. …”
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Diagnostic Performance of Deep Learning Applications in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Detection Using Computed Tomography Imaging by Enes Şahin, Ozan Can Tatar, Mehmet Eşref Ulutaş, Sertaç Ata Güler, Turgay Şimşek, Nihat Zafer Utkan, Nuh Zafer Cantürk

“…As artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve, its integration into healthcare systems is expected to advance the accuracy and efficiency of diagnostics in oncology, enhancing early detection and treatment strategies and potentially improving patient survival rates.…”
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Leptospirosis Risk Assessment in Rodent Populations and Environmental Reservoirs in Humanitarian Aid Settings in Thailand by Panadda Krairojananan, Kasima Wasuworawong, Surachai Leepitakrat, Taweesak Monkanna, Elizabeth W. Wanja, Silas A. Davidson, Betty K. Poole-Smith, Patrick W. McCardle, Alyssa Mann, Erica J. Lindroth

“…These findings underscore <i>Leptospira</i>’s survival and transmission potential within exercise sites, informing Force Health Protection (FHP) decisions. By integrating pre-exercise data on primary hosts and environmental reservoirs with historical local outbreak records and research on risk factors, this study identifies key areas for public health intervention and potential mitigation strategies.…”
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Sustained Interleukin-1β Exposure Modulates Multiple Steps in Glucocorticoid Receptor Signaling, Promoting Split-Resistance to the Transactivation of Prominent Anti-Inflammatory Ge... by Pedro Escoll, Ismael Ranz, Norman Muñoz-Antón, Ana van-den-Rym, Melchor Alvarez-Mon, Carlos Martínez-Alonso, Eva Sanz, Antonio de-la-Hera

“…These effects were cytokine-selective, IL-1β dose- and IL-1R1-dependent. The integrated gain and loss of gene functions in the “split GCR” model may provide target cells with a survival advantage by conferring resistance to apoptosis, chemotherapy, and GC.…”
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Long-term outcomes after fixation of pure chondral fragment from the femoral trochlea in adolescents –three case reports- by Shuto Yamashita, Ryohei Uchida, Tomohiko Matsuo, Norimasa Nakamura, Shuji Horibe, Yukiyoshi Toritsuka

“…Radiographs showed no osteoarthritic changes and MRI showed good integration with the surrounding native cartilage and smooth surface in all cases. …”
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Bioactive Potential of Some <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> Strains from Macapá, Amazon, Brazil, Against the Housefly <i>Musca domestica</i> (Diptera: Muscidae) Under Laboratory Cond... by Tatiane Aparecida Nascimento, Maria José Paes, Fernando Hercos Valicente, Margareth Maria de Carvalho Queiroz

“…The high pathogenic activity of <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> (<i>Bt</i>) strains against various insect orders has positioned it as the most effective, environmentally safe, and sustainable approach to integrated insect management. We aimed to identify <i>Bt</i> strains capable of effectively controlling the housefly <i>Musca domestica</i>, a species of significant medical, veterinary, and public health concern. …”
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Location Information-Based Routing Protocol for Energy Harvesting Cognitive Radio Wireless Sensor Network by Mohamad-Rida Mortada, Abbass Nasser, Alaaeddine Ramadan, Koffi-Clement Yao, Ali Mansour

“…This paper explores the integration of Location Information-based Routing (LIBRO) protocol into Energy Harvesting-based Cognitive Radio Wireless Sensor Networks (EH-CWSNs) to address energy consumption challenges and ensure sustainable operation. …”
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