Paradigmatic Discord in US Arctic Policy by L. A. Matiyak

“…This is confirmed by the emergence of new actors (including traditionally non-Arctic players), the change in agenda of multilateral discussions (traditional topics, such as protection of the fragile Arctic environment, indigenous peoples of the North, have been complemented with the new "challenges" of energy security, global warming, and militarization), and the strengthening of the institutional framework (the Arctic Council has been more and more influential). In light of the recent tension in Russian-US relations and the rising significance of the Polar Region, US Arctic policy should be the subject of an in-depth analysis of foreign-affairs experts and the government.…”
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MoS₂–Plasmonic Hybrid Platforms: Next-Generation Tools for Biological Applications by Nayra A. M. Moussa, Seungah Lee, Seong Ho Kang

“…The primary focus areas include highly sensitive biosensors for detecting cancer and infectious disease biomarkers, high-resolution imaging of cellular dynamics, and the development of phototherapy methods that allow for accurate tumor ablation through light-induced thermal and reactive oxygen species generation. …”
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Defect modeling in semiconductors: the role of first principles simulations and machine learning by Md Habibur Rahman, Arun Mannodi-Kanakkithodi

“…Vacancies, interstitials, substitutional defects, and defect complexes can form in the semiconductor lattice and significantly impact its performance in applications such as solar absorption, light emission, electronics, and catalysis. Understanding the nature and energetics of point defects is essential for the design and optimization of next-generation semiconductor technologies. …”
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Neighbourhood, crime and fear: Exploring subjective perception of security in Serbia by Marković Aleksandra, Filipović Božidar

“…By examining determinants such as age, gender, daily activity, area (rural or urban), social capital, interpersonal trust and perceived quality of society, this paper aims to shed light on the complexities of security perception. …”
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Decarbonization Strategy towards Net Zero Emission for International Shipping on International Shipping Routes in Indonesian Archipelago Sea Lanes by Idris Hadi, Lin Yola, Aldy Syahrihaddin Hanifa, Muhammad Hanief Muzhaffar

“…These findings estimated that carbon emissions from 12,189 ships passing through ALKI-II amount to approximately 3,110,023 tons of CO2 annually, with additional emissions from ships in ALKI-I and ALKI-III. In light of the absence of a comprehensive decarbonization strategy for the Indonesian maritime sector, this study proposes a framework for reducing carbon emissions toward achieving net-zero emissions for the thousands of international ships transiting ALKI each year. …”
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Models of waveguides combining gradient and nonlinear optical layers by S. E. Savotchenko

“…The proposed theory supports a visual description in an explicit analytical form of a narrowly localized light beam within such waveguides. It is shown that by combining different semiconductor crystals in a composite waveguide, it is possible to obtain a nonlinear optical layer on one side of the waveguide interface and a layer with a graded-index dielectric permittivity profile on the other.…”
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On selection of foxes for enhanced aggressiveness and its correlated implications by L. N. Trut, A. V. Kharlamova, A. V. Vladimirova, Yu. E. Herbeck

“…The phenomenon is discussed in the light of classical notions of the resource of cryptic genetic variation and the role of selection in its phenotypic manifestation. …”
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Nitrate Reductase Inhibition Induces Lipid Enhancement of Dunaliella Tertiolecta for Biodiesel Production by Redouane Benhima, Hicham El Arroussi, Issam M. Kadmiri, Najib El Mernissi, Imane Wahby, Iman Bennis, AbdelAziz Smouni, Najib Bendaou

“…In this study, we tried to shed light on some biological impact of NR inhibition in microalgae cells using sodium tungstate which could be exploited in the improvement of biodiesel production.…”
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Physicochemical Characterization and Asymmetric Catalytic Properties of New Biobased Organocatalytic Surfactants by Elliot Calbrix, Pascale de Caro, Sophie Thiebaud-Roux, Christine Cecutti, Emeline Vedrenne

“…Their molecular organization in vesicles was characterized by Dynamic Light Scattering. The presence of vesicles allows reactions to be carried out in an organized aqueous medium. …”
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Effect of Optiglaze Color on Wear Resistance of Heat Cure Acrylic Prosthesis by Najwah Yousuf Hameed, Atyaf Mseer Naser, Maha Kareem Jabbar

“…Purpose: The goal of the research was to determine the wear resistance of heat-cured acrylic denture base material after covering it with a light-polymerized glaze. Material and methods. Thirty acrylic resin specimens were divided into three groups depending on the tests, each group consisting of ten specimens (A) control group was unprocessed, group (B) was surface processed with Optiglaze color materials after finishing and polishing, and group (C) specimens were surfaces treated with Optiglaze color materials after finishing but not polishing. …”
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Celle des riches et celle des pauvres by Bernard Roussel, Feleke Woldeyes

“…Spontaneous within the lowest stratum of the Kafa moist forest, it is also a cultivated plant in the gardens of several regions in southern Ethiopia.This paper, starting from the analysis of production and commercial chains of kororima, aims to put light on the relation between provenances, specificity and quality on the national Ethiopian market. …”
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Linking interannual variability of turbidity fronts in the Eastern China Seas to local processes and ocean warming by Yunfei Du, Daidu Fan, Jicai Zhang

“…Understanding its variability is crucial for elucidating material transport on continental shelves in light of evolving land-ocean interactions. However, the long-term frontal variability and its controlling mechanism over the shelf sea scale still need further study. …”
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COVID-19 and the Black Death: Nutrition, frailty, inequity, and mortality by Katherine D. VAN SCHAIK, Sharon N. DeWITTE

“…Such challenges have directed attention to historical epidemics as repositories of data that could contribute to effective public health stra- tegies and prognostic modeling. In light of the well-established correlation between frailty and mortality from COVID-19, this paper investigates the relationship between frailty, inequity, and mortality in the set- ting of the Black Death of 1346 – 1353, in order to identify trends over time in populations at the greatest risk of mortality during pandemics. …”
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Inferred Industrial and Agricultural Activities Impact on Groundwater Quality of Skhira Coastal Phreatic Aquifer in Southeast of Tunisia (Mediterranean Region) by Samira Melki, Amina Mabrouk El Asmi, Moncef Gueddari

“…The current study sheds light on the increasing deterioration risk of the aquifer and is an awakening call for decision-makers to imply means for urgent solutions.…”
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Neuroinflammation as Fuel for Axonal Regeneration in the Injured Vertebrate Central Nervous System by Ilse Bollaerts, Jessie Van houcke, Lien Andries, Lies De Groef, Lieve Moons

“…Moreover, the hypothesis of a beneficial role of inflammation is further supported by evidence from adult zebrafish, which possess the remarkable capability to repair CNS lesions and even restore functionality. Lastly, we shed light on the impact of aging processes on the regenerative capacity in the CNS of mammals and zebrafish. …”
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Characterization of lysine acetyltransferase and deacetylase genes and their roles in anthocyanin biosynthesis in grape by Wen Tang, Feiyue Li, Danni Yang, Mengyu Xu, Jinggui Fang, Suwen Lu

“…Promoter region analysis revealed numerous cis-regulatory elements linked to light, hormone, and stress responsiveness. Transcriptomic data indicated that VvKATs and VvKDACs display distinct expression profiles across various tissues and developmental stages. …”
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Untargeted Metabolomics Reveals the Metabolic Characteristics and Biomarkers of Antioxidant Properties of Gardeniae Fructus from Different Geographical Origins in China by Wu Jiang, Lingling Jiang, Xiaoli Yin, Shuhui Zhang, Xiaojing Duan, Jiadong Chen, Yingying Liu, Hong Zheng, Zhengming Tao

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: Therefore, our study sheds light on the metabolic characteristics and biomarkers of the antioxidant properties of GF, contributing to the selection and cultivation of a high antioxidant variety.…”
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Stability of Watch-Based Blood Pressure Measurements Analyzed by Pre-Post Calibration Differences by Youngro Lee, Jongae Park, Sungjoon Park, Jongmo Seo, Hae-Young Lee

“…The research enhances measurement reliability through extensive datasets, shedding light on calibration stability.…”
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Study of the Antagonism of Biocontrol Strains Against the Blue-Stain Fungus of Rubberwood by Xiaolong Wu, Susu Yang, Jun Li, Jian Qiu, Lei Qin

“…The morphology and distribution of the strains on the wood were observed using polarized light and fluorescence microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM–EDS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). …”
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An insight into the genome-wide analysis of bacterial defense mechanisms in a uropathogenic Morganella morganii isolate from Bangladesh. by Syed Muktadir Al Sium, Barna Goswami, Sanjana Fatema Chowdhury, Showti Raheel Naser, Mihir Kanti Sarkar, Md Jobaid Faruq, Md Ahashan Habib, Shahina Akter, Tanjina Akhtar Banu, Md Murshed Hasan Sarkar, Md Salim Khan

“…This thorough investigation sheds important light on M. morganii's pathogenicity and adaptive tactics by revealing its genetic characteristics, AMR, virulence components, and defense mechanisms. …”
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