Comparing the Effectiveness of Child-Centered Play Therapy and Story Therapy on Social Skills and Shyness in Preschool Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Teh... by Azin Soroushvala, Alireza Merati, Mehdi Yousefvand

“…Conclusions: The findings of the research can be a practical guide for therapists and psychologists in the field of children psychology.…”
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In Vivo Magic Angle Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Cell Tracking in Equine Low-Field MRI by Carolin Horstmeier, Annette B. Ahrberg, Dagmar Berner, Janina Burk, Claudia Gittel, Aline Hillmann, Julia Offhaus, Walter Brehm

“…The aim of this in vivo study was to evaluate the practicability of this magic angle technique and its benefit for tracking superparamagnetic iron oxide-labelled multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells. …”
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Revisiting the drivers of electricity consumption in designated Sub-Saharan African regions: Unraveling the role of education by Alfred Quarcoo, Isaac Adjei Mensah, Akoto Yaw Omari-Sasu, Clement Yenube Kunkuaboor, Emmanuel Nouwati

“…Based on the empirical findings, additional practical policy recommendations are presented.…”
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A chemical genetic screen with the EXO70 inhibitor Endosidin2 uncovers potential modulators of exocytosis in Arabidopsis by Xiaohui Li, Diwen Wang, Xianglin Yin, Mingji Dai, Christopher J. Staiger, Chunhua Zhang

“…Traditional genetic screens encounter practical issues in exocyst subunit mutant backgrounds, such as lethality of certain knockout mutants and/or potential redundancy of EXO70 homologs. …”
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Effector proteins of Funneliformis mosseae BR221: unravelling plant-fungal interactions through reference-based transcriptome analysis, in vitro validation, and protein‒protein doc... by Pratima Vasistha, Pushplata Prasad Singh, Divya Srivastava, Leena Johny, Sadhana Shukla

“…By deepening our knowledge of these mechanisms, the use of AM fungi in biofertilizer formulations can be refined by selecting strains with specific effectors that enhance nutrient uptake, improve drought and disease resistance, and tailor the fungi’s symbiotic efficiency to different crops or environmental conditions, thus contributing to more targeted and sustainable agricultural practices.…”
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First insight into temporal variation of digestive enzyme activities in flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) during the ongrowing phase by Silvia Natale, Andrea Bertini, Enric Gisbert, Karl B. Andree, Elisa Benini, Dario Vallainc, Pier Paolo Gatta, Alessio Bonaldo, Luca Parma

“…This study provides essential insights into the digestive physiology of captive-reared, ongrowing flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus), emphasizing the importance of aligning feeding practices with the species’ unique digestive adaptations. …”
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Building resilience against cholera: lessons from the implementation of integrated community strategy for cholera control in Zambia by Nyuma Mbewe, Fred Kapaya, Moses Mwale, Peter Jay Chipimo, Precious Kalubula, Ladislas Hibusu, Stella Mumba Chomba Mulima, Kafusha Kapema, Kelvin Mwangilwa

“…This approach led to a rapid reduction in cholera cases and mortality, largely due to enhanced surveillance, community education sessions and improved sanitation practices. The ICSCC also improved stakeholder coordination and enabled rapid communication for early response to cholera hotspots. …”
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Application of Extreme Gradient Boosting Based on Grey Relation Analysis for Prediction of Compressive Strength of Concrete by Liyun Cui, Peiyuan Chen, Liang Wang, Jin Li, Hao Ling

“…Finally, a type of application software based on XGBoost was developed for practical applications. This vivid software interfaces could help users in prediction and easy and efficient analysis.…”
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Presence of Rickettsia Species in a Marginalized Area of Yucatan, Mexico by Gaspar Peniche-Lara, Bertha Jimenez-Delgadillo, Claudia Munoz-Zanzi, María Cárdenas-Marrufo, Carlos Pérez-Osorio, Juan Arias-León

“…The combination of low antibody titers and the presence of Rickettsia species infecting ectoparasite species found in the study area requires eco-epidemiological studies and the identification of potentially protective practices or habits.…”
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Water scarcity: A global hindrance to sustainable development and agricultural production – A critical review of the impacts and adaptation strategies by Auindrila Biswas, Sourakanti Sarkar, Sumanta Das, Suman Dutta, Malini Roy Choudhury, Anmol Giri, Bimal Bera, Koushik Bag, Bishal Mukherjee, Koushik Banerjee, Debaditya Gupta, Debasish Paul

“…In addition, innovative water management practices and adaptation strategies to manage agricultural water use, constraints, and the need for further research are also covered. …”
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Clinical Research Network: JHCRN Infrastructure and Lessons Learned by Rahul Kashyap, Gayane Yenokyan, Robert Joyner, Melissa Gerstenhaber, Mary Alderfer, Erika Siegrist, Joan Moore, Channing J. Paller, Hanan Aboumatar, James J. Potter, Stanley Watkins Jr, John E. Niederhuber, Daniel E. Ford, Adrian Dobs

“…The JHCRN experience has enhanced understanding of the complexity of participating sites and associated ambulatory practices. In conclusion, the CRN, as an academic–community partnership, provides an infrastructure for multiple disease studies, shared risk, and increased investigator and volunteer engagement.…”
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Integrated risk analyses as part of national climate risk assessments: lessons learnt from the climate risk assessment of Germany by Walter Kahlenborn, Maike Voss, Luise Porst, Marc Zebisch, Kathrin Renner, Inke Schauser

“…Nevertheless, the German example demonstrates that integrated analyses can provide a comprehensive overview over risk dynamics, (spatial) patterns and needs for action thus providing practical advice for decision-making on a national adaptation policy level. …”
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The impact of digital transformation on sustainability: a case of the Iranian telecom industry by Jamal Aghayari, Changiz Valmohammadi, Mahmood Alborzi

“…Considering that business practices affect the environment, society, and economy, digital transformation can influence the business sustainability. …”
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Research on optimisation of rural tourism development path in Henan province by Dou Yingying, Dzhylkychieva Zhyldyz, Liang Zongzheng, Zhang Shuolei, Liang Liuke

“…Special attention needs to be paid to optimising approaches to the development of this area at the local level to form a productive regional strategy in the field of tourism, which will contribute to economic growth, create new jobs, form appropriate marketing strategies for promoting tourism products, support environmental initiatives, use digital technologies and improve the well-being of the province in general. The practical importance lies in the possibility of using the results of the study by researchers who study the basics of rural tourism development and specialists in the tourism industry.…”
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Analysis of Arc Re-Ignition in Vacuum Interrupter-Based HVdc Circuit Breakers by Tamer Eliyan, Ali Saeed Almuflih, Z. M. S. Elbarbary, Fady Wadie

“…This work provides novel insights into the arc-reignition behavior of VI-HVdc-CBs and offers practical guidelines for optimizing HVdc circuit breaker performance, aiming to minimize arc reignitions, TRV, and arcing time for more reliable HVdc system protection.…”
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Information quality and students’ academic performance: the mediating roles of perceived usefulness, entertainment and social media usage by Abdallah M. M. Badr, Badr Saleh Al-Abdi, Maged Rfeqallah, Rozilah Kasim, Faisal A. M. Ali

“…Thus, longitudinal data may be used in future investigations. Practical implications The results of this study indicate that faculties can adapt and adjust their teaching methods and activities to incorporate social media, perceived usefulness, and entertaining content since it affects student performance. …”
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Diagnosis and management of de novo non-specific spinal infections: European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Spine Section Delphi consensus recommendations by Andreas Kramer, Santhosh G. Thavarajasingam, Jonathan Neuhoff, Benjamin Davies, Giuseppe Barbagallo, Bertrand Debono, Bart Depreitere, Sven O. Eicker, Nikolay Gabrovsky, Marisa L. Gandia-Gonzalez, Marcel Ivanov, Radek Kaiser, Stanislav Kaprovoy, Nikolay Konovalov, Jesus Lafuente, Andrzej Maciejczak, Bernhard Meyer, Paulo Pereira, Yana Petrova, Wilco C. Peul, Carla Reizinho, Yu-Mi Ryang, Nico Sampron, Ralph Schär, Enrico Tessitore, Claudius Thomé, Jake Timothy, Carmen Vleggeert-Lankamp, Andreas K. Demetriades, Ehab Shiban, Florian Ringel

“…Introduction: The management of de novo non-specific spinal infections (spondylodiscitis - SD) remains inconsistent due to varying clinical practices and a lack of high-level evidence, particularly regarding the indications for surgery. …”
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Enhancing mechanical and biological properties of 3D-printed polylactic acid scaffolds by graphitic carbon nitride addition for bone tissue engineering by Alborz Bakhtiari, Hamid Reza Madaah Hosseini, Reza Alizadeh, Mohsen Mohammadi, Masoud Zarei

“…The practical application of biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) scaffolds in bone tissue engineering necessitates further enhancements in mechanical properties, cell adhesion, cell viability, hydrophilicity, and degradation rate. …”
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Experimental Study of H-Shaped Honeycombed Stub Columns with Rectangular Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Flanges Subjected to Axial Load by Jing Ji, Maomao Yang, Zhichao Xu, Liangqin Jiang, Huayu Song

“…Finally, several design guidelines are suggested, which can provide a foundation for the popularization and application of this kind of novel composite column in practical engineering projects.…”
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Genetic Parameters of Semen Traits and Their Correlations with Conformation Traits in Chinese Holstein Bulls by Xiao Wang, Jian Yang, Jie Xue, Miao Zhang, Fan Zhang, Kun Wang, Yanqin Li, Yuanpei Zhang, Xiaoping Wu, Feng Wang, Xiuxin Zhao, Junqing Ni, Yabin Ma, Rongling Li, Lingling Wang, Guosheng Su, Yundong Gao, Jianbin Li

“…In summary, the moderate or high heritability of semen traits indicates that genetic improvement of semen quality by selection is feasible, where SC could be a useful trait for indirect selection or as correlated information to improve semen quantity and production in the practical bull breeding programs.…”
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