Characterization of the Beekeeping Value Chain: Challenges, Perceptions, Limitations, and Opportunities for Beekeepers in Kayonza District, Rwanda by Borden Mushonga, Landouard Hategekimana, Gervais Habarugira, Erick Kandiwa, Alaster Samkange, Basiamisi Victor Ernest Segwagwe

“…A survey was undertaken to characterize the honey production value chain and identify the challenges, limitations, and opportunities for beekeepers in Kayonza District, Eastern Rwanda, in light of the stagnation of the apiculture industry. …”
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Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Mn-Doped Bi₂Te₃ Thin Films via Magnetron Sputtering by Joshua Bibby, Angadjit Singh, Emily Heppell, Jack Bollard, Barat Achinuq, Sarah J. Haigh, Gerrit van der Laan, Thorsten Hesjedal

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Genetic context modulates aging and degeneration in the murine retina by Olivia J. Marola, Michael MacLean, Travis L. Cossette, Cory A. Diemler, Amanda A. Hewes, Alaina M. Reagan, Jonathan Nyandu Kanyinda, Daniel A. Skelly, Gareth R. Howell

“…The retina and brain share many biological properties; thus, insights into retinal aging and degeneration may shed light onto similar processes in the brain. Genetic makeup strongly influences susceptibility to age-related retinal disease. …”
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A Nanoparticle Comprising the Receptor-Binding Domains of Norovirus and <i>Plasmodium</i> as a Combination Vaccine Candidate by Ming Xia, Pengwei Huang, Frank S. Vago, Wen Jiang, Xi Jiang, Ming Tan

“…Results: The formation of the P₂₄-αTSR NP was demonstrated through gel filtration, electron microscopy, and dynamic light scattering. A 3D structural model of the P₂₄-αTSR NP was constructed, using the known cryo-EM structure of the previously developed P₂₄ NP and P₂₄-VP8* NP as templates. …”
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Fiber-tip photonic crystal for real-time referenced biosensing in serum by Mathias Dolci, Paco Dreverman, Mildred S. Cano-Velázquez, Arthur L. Hendriks, Emiel Veth, P.J. van Veldhoven, Andrea Fiore, Peter Zijlstra

“…Fiber optic sensors have become increasingly well-established due to the many advantages they provide such as immunity to electromagnetic interference, multiplexing capabilities, and remote sensing. The coupling of light with a transducer at the tip of the optical fiber enables the detection of physical and biological parameters. 2D photonic crystals (PhC) can be designed to feature guided-mode resonances (GMR) characterized by a strong electric field at the PhC surface, providing a suitable tool for the detection of local refractive index variations (e.g. biomolecule adsorption). …”
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Droga jako synonim zbawienia w Koranie. Refleksje lingwistyczno-teologiczne by Marek Micherdziński

“…In Torah, Gospel Book and Quran „was guidance and light” for those who have Taqwà of Allāh (S. V, فﻴهِ ﻫُﺪًى ﻮﻧﻭرٌ : 46 fīhi hudan wa-nūrun). …”
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Fractionation of Rare Earth Elements in Greisen and Hydrothermal Veins Related to A-Type Magmatism by Mikael Tillberg, Olga M. Maskenskaya, Henrik Drake, Johan K. Hogmalm, Curt Broman, Anthony E. Fallick, Mats E. Åström

“…The REE fractionation of the vein calcite is explained mainly by fractional crystallization, where the initially precipitated epidote in the veins preferentially incorporates most of the light REE (LREE) pool, leaving a residual fluid enriched in the HREE from which calcite precipitated. …”
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Suspicion, screening, and diagnosis of wild‐type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy: a systematic literature review by Katrine Bay, Finn Gustafsson, Michael Maiborg, Anne Bagger‐Bahnsen, Anne Mette Strand, Trine Pilgaard, Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen

“…Diagnostic pathways varied slightly, but most included bone scintigraphy, exclusion of light‐chain amyloidosis, and the possibility of doing a biopsy. …”
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H-AMR FORGE’d in FIRE. I. Magnetic State Transitions, Jet Launching, and Radiative Emission in Super-Eddington, Highly Magnetized Quasar Disks Formed from Cosmological Initial Cond... by Nicholas Kaaz, Matthew Liska, Alexander Tchekhovskoy, Philip F. Hopkins, Jonatan Jacquemin-Ide

“…When a = 0.9375 ( a = 0), the energy in mechanical outflows and radiation equals about 60% (10%) and 100% (3%) of the accreted rest mass energy, respectively. Much of the light escapes in cool, ≳1300 au photospheres, consistent with quasar microlensing and spectral energy distributions.…”
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Improving wind and power predictions via four-dimensional data assimilation in the WRF model: case study of storms in February 2022 at Belgian offshore wind farms by T. Ivanova, T. Ivanova, S. Porchetta, S. Porchetta, S. Buckingham, G. Glabeke, G. Glabeke, J. van Beeck, W. Munters

“…This study investigates the enhancement of weather simulations by assimilating local offshore light detection and ranging (lidar) and/or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data into a numerical weather prediction model while considering the presence of neighboring wind farms through wind farm parameterization. …”
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TLR4 Inhibition Attenuated LPS‐Induced Proinflammatory Signaling and Cytokine Release in Mouse Hearts and Cardiomyocytes by Christine W. Wiger, Trine Ranheim, Henriette Arnesen, Jarle Vaage, Søren E. Pischke, Arne Yndestad, Kåre‐Olav Stensløkken, May‐Kristin Torp

“…LPS activated the nuclear‐factor κ‐light‐chain‐enhancer of activated B cells signaling pathway (NF‐κB) in primary adult cardiomyocytes. …”
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Functional nanocrystal as effective contrast agents for dual-mode imaging: Live-cell sonoluminescence and contrast-enhanced echography by V. Vighetto, E. Pascucci, N.M. Percivalle, A. Troia, K.M. Meiburger, M.R.P. van den Broek, T. Segers, V. Cauda

“…These ZnO-Lip show an unprecedented ability to assist cavitation, which is reflected in enhanced sonoluminescent light emission with respect to the pristine nanocrystals or the pure water. …”
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Addressing the “Black Hole” of Low Back Pain Care With Clinical Decision Support: User-Centered Design and Initial Usability Study by Robert S Rudin, Patricia M Herman, Robert Vining

“…With such training and practice, users believed that it would improve care and shed light on the “black hole” of LBP diagnosis and treatment. …”
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Hepatobiliary organoid research: the progress and applications by Rui-Qi Zou, Rui-Qi Zou, Yu-Shi Dai, Yu-Shi Dai, Fei Liu, Fei Liu, Si-Qi Yang, Si-Qi Yang, Hai-Jie Hu, Hai-Jie Hu, Fu-Yu Li, Fu-Yu Li

“…The organoid culture technology shed new light on solving these issues. However, the technology is not yet mature, and many hurdles still exist that need to be overcome. …”
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Development of robust machine learning models for predicting flexural strengths of fiber-reinforced polymeric composites by Abdulhammed K. Hamzat, Umar T. Salman, Md Shafinur Murad, Ozkan Altay, Ersin Bahceci, Eylem Asmatulu, Mete Bakir, Ramazan Asmatulu

“…This study investigates the potential of machine learning (ML) techniques to predict the flexural properties of fiber-reinforced composites accurately and efficiently. Five ML algorithms—Light gradient boosting regressor (LGBR), Extra tree regressor (ETR), Decision tree regressor (DTR), Histogram-based gradient boosting regressor (HGBR), and Adaptive boosting regressor (ABR)—were employed to predict the flexural strengths using both experimental data generated in-house and data collected from open literature. …”
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Genome evolution following an ecological shift in nectar-dwelling Acinetobacter by Vivianna A. Sanchez, Tanya Renner, Lydia J. Baker, Tory A. Hendry

“…Acinetobacter living in nectar gained genes for degrading pectin, a plant polysaccharide, which may improve access to nutrients in their environment. These findings shed light on how evolutionary novelty evolves in bacteria.…”
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Advancements and trends in mangrove species mapping based on remote sensing: A comprehensive review and knowledge visualization by Yuqi Wu, Chunyan Lu, Kexin Wu, Wenna Gao, Nuocheng Yang, Jingwen Lin

“…Existing studies have utilized various remote sensing image for mangrove species classification, including airborne hyperspectral, spaceborne visible, infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and drone-borne visible, infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral, light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data. Classification algorithm development has evolved four stages, from pixel-based methods to object-oriented approaches, progressing to approaches incorporating machine learning algorithms, and currently advancing towards ensemble learning and deep learning. …”
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Heat shock transcription factor 1 facilitates liver cancer progression by driving super‐enhancer‐mediated transcription of MYCN by Yizhe Liu, Qili Shi, Yue Su, Zhiao Chen, Xianghuo He

“…Discussion Our study sheds light on previously unexplored aspects of HSF1 biology, identifying it as a transcription factor capable of shaping the epigenetic landscape in the context of HCC. …”
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Accuracy and Usability of Smartphone-Based Distance Estimation Approaches for Visual Assistive Technology Development by Giles Hamilton-Fletcher, Mingxin Liu, Diwei Sheng, Chen Feng, Todd E. Hudson, John-Ross Rizzo, Kevin C. Chan

“…<italic>Methods:</italic> We tested five smartphone-based distance-estimation approaches in the image center and periphery at 1&#x2013;3 meters, including machine learning (CoreML), infrared grid distortion (IR_self), light detection and ranging (LiDAR_back), and augmented reality room-tracking on the front (ARKit_self) and back-facing cameras (ARKit_back). …”
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Quantifying the spatial impact of an invasive Acacia on ecosystem functioning using remote sensing by André Große-Stoltenberg, Christiane Werner, Christine Hellmann, Jens Oldeland, Jan Thiele

“…Vegetation cover and topographic indices derived from airborne LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) were used to account for spatial heterogeneity. …”
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