The extremely halotolerant black yeast Hortaea werneckii - a model for intraspecific hybridization in clonal fungi by Polona Zalar, Jerneja Zupančič, Cene Gostinčar, Janja Zajc, G. Sybren de Hoog, Filomena De Leo, Armando Azua-Bustos, Nina Gunde-Cimerman

“…Although typically saprobic, H. werneckii can also act as a commensal coloniser on human skin, causing tinea nigra on hands and soles. Here, we report that addition of NaCl to culture media expands the growth range of H. werneckii to 37 °C, which explains its colonisation of human skin, with its increased salinity. …”
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Metabolizable energy and digestible nutrient values of protease-supplemented field pea for broiler chicken by Tofuko A. Woyengo, Anna Rogiewicz, Robert Patterson

“…The diets were cornstarch-based containing SBM or field pea as the sole protein source without or with protease (ProSparity 250TM; CBS Bio Platforms, Calgary, AB, Canada) in 2 × 2 factorial arrangement, and N-free diet. …”
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Leveraging two-dimensional pre-trained vision transformers for three-dimensional model generation via masked autoencoders by Muhammad Sajid, Kaleem Razzaq Malik, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Tauqeer Safdar Malik, Masoud Alajmi, Ali Haider Khan, Amir Haider, Seada Hussen

“…Our approach demonstrates how a straightforward architecture solely based on conventional transformers may outperform specialized transformer models from supervised learning.…”
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Re-imagining education in Haiti through a lens of de-coloniality by Rudolph Damas

“…Design/methodology/approach – Given that this is an empirical study on education reform in Haiti, I have conducted this study solely through the analysis of literature and evidence from past work on education reform in Haiti and other countries with similar challenges. …”
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Analysis of Sparse Trajectory Features Based on Mobile Device Location for User Group Classification Using Gaussian Mixture Model by Yohei Kakimoto, Yuto Omae, Hirotaka Takahashi

“…This study investigates whether user age groups can be accurately classified solely from such sparse spatial–temporal trajectories. …”
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Redefining diagnostic parameters: the role of overvaluation of shape and weight in binge-eating disorder: a systematic review by Bernou Melisse, Alexandra Dingemans

“…Results Overvaluation of shape and weight was more severe among individuals with binge-eating disorder compared to individuals with solely a similar high BMI. In addition, levels of overvaluation in binge-eating disorder were comparable in severity with that of individuals of the other named eating disorder subtypes. …”
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Shade signals activate distinct molecular mechanisms that induce dormancy and inhibit flowering in vegetative axillary buds of sorghum by Tesfamichael H. Kebrom

“…Whereas the cytokinin (CK) degrading gene SbCKX1 was upregulated solely by shade signals in the buds, the CK inducible genes SbCGA1 and SbCwINVs were downregulated during both shade‐ and defoliation‐induced bud dormancy. …”
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Anaesthetic efficacy of intraligamentary injection compared to incisive nerve block using 3% mepivacaine hydrochloride: a randomized clinical trial by Suzan Salem, Islam Saad, Ramy Elmoazen, Ghada Amin Khalifa

“…The results suggest that ILI can be used as a sole anaesthetic technique during extraction of lower anterior and premolar teeth. …”
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Phage WO diversity and evolutionary forces associated with Wolbachia-infected crickets by Qing-Chen Luo, Yue-Yuan Li, Ye-Song Ren, Xiao-Hui Yang, Dao-Hong Zhu

“…IntroductionPhage WO represents the sole bacteriophage identified to infect Wolbachia, exerting a range of impacts on the ecological dynamics and evolutionary trajectories of its host. …”
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Influence of Injection Pressure on the Dual-Fuel Mode in CI Engines Fueled with Blends of Ethanol and Tamanu Biodiesel by M. Parthasarathy, P. V. Elumalai, M. Murunachippan, P. B. Senthilkumar, Saboor Shaik, Mohsen Sharifpur, Nima Khalilpoor

“…This is due to the fuel having a greater octane rating. The sole use of CNG in a CI engine results in knocking and excessive vibration. …”
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Characteristics of Slovenian Adults in Community-Based Whole-Food Plant-Based Lifestyle Program by Boštjan Jakše, Barbara Jakše, Stanislav Pinter, Jernej Pajek, Nataša Fidler Mis

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Strategies for genetic manipulation of the halotolerant black yeast Hortaea werneckii: ectopic DNA integration and marker-free CRISPR/Cas9 transformation by Yainitza Hernandez-Rodriguez, A. Makenzie Bullard, Rebecca J. Busch, Aidan Marshall, José M. Vargas-Muñiz

“…This yeast is also the causative agent of tinea nigra, a superficial mycosis of the palm of the hand and soles of the feet of humans. In addition to their remarkable halotolerance, this black yeast exhibits an unconventional cell division cycle, alternating between fission and budding cell division. …”
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The role of the left primary motor cortex in apraxia by Ksenia Perlova, Claudia C. Schmidt, Gereon R. Fink, Peter H. Weiss

“…Abstract Background Apraxia is a motor-cognitive disorder that primary sensorimotor deficits cannot solely explain. Previous research in stroke patients has focused on damage to the fronto-parietal praxis networks in the left hemisphere (LH) as the cause of apraxic deficits. …”
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Advancements in end treatment techniques and applications of acid mine drainage in coal mines: A research review by Qiaohui CHE, Song DU, Degao ZHANG, Yinglin FAN, Xiao ZHANG, Fengli WANG

“…The findings of this study highlight the ongoing necessity to enhance existing technologies and develop new ones to improve the overall effectiveness of acid mine drainage treatment. Relying solely on a single technology proves difficult in meeting discharge standards for acid mine drainage treatment; therefore, adopting a multi-technology collaborative approach based on complementary advantages becomes imperative. …”
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Investigation of malaria vectors Anopheles in non-endemic areas of Thailand: in proximity to workplaces housing foreign migrant workers by Nurhadi Eko Firmansyah, Thaksaporn Thongseesuksai, Thidarut Boonmars, Porntip Laummaunwai

“…Epidemiological studies on malaria vectors should not solely concentrate on endemic regions but also extend to non-endemic areas because of the mobility of migrant workers throughout the country. …”
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Idea občana – válečníka a „moderní“ maskulinní identita: modelová studie z dějin Spojených států by Jiří Hutečka

“…What resulted was a massive desertion rate from the Confederate Army in late 1864 and early 1865 (danger to their families being one of the most important, although not sole reason for soldier’s leaving the front). This represents not only interesting insight into contemporary thinking, but, somewhat more importantly, yet another example that modern civic society, as established in 19th century, is only a little more sophisticated incarnation of traditional warrior society.…”
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Increasing Safety of Vulnerable Road Users in Scenarios With Occlusion: A Collaborative Approach for Smart Infrastructures and Automated Vehicles by Thiago de Borba, Ondrej Vaculin, Hormoz Marzbani, Reza Nakhaie Jazar

“…Infrastructure composed of Roadside Units (RSUs) equipped with infrastructure-based sensors can overcome the perception limitations of a system based solely on onboard sensors by monitoring the road environment with a larger field of view and reduced sensitivity to occlusion. …”
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Factors creating favorable conditions for activating innovative entrepreneurship and startups in post-war Ukraine by Oksana Khymych, Enno Masurel

“…The views and opinions expressed in this report are solely those of the authors and do not reflect the views of the European Union or the MSCA4Ukraine Consortium. …”
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Investigating Energy Performance Criteria in Compliance with Iranian National Building Regulations: The Role of Residential Building Envelope Adjacency by Payam Soltan Ahmadi, Ahmad Khoshgard, Hossein Ahmadi Danesh Ashtiani

“…Our research examines three specific energy standard categories in residential buildings to evaluate the suitability of the energy compliance specifications and identify the distribution of energy indices, rather than relying solely on the fixed values prescribed in the regulations. …”
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REVIEW OF IDENTIFIED SHORTCOMINGS IN AQUIFER VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS by Anthony Okeh, Abu Mallam, Osagie Abel Uyimwen, S. A. Ganiyu

“…The review made clear the importance of providing detailed explanation of the nature of materials used. Another study solely collected samples for groundwater quality assessments during dry season, ignoring the effects of seasonal variation on water parameters. …”
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