Mechanism of Damage and Deterioration of Red Sandstone in South China under Different pH Treatments by Shuguang Zhang, Shutian Zhao, Jiaqi Liu, Zhifeng Liu, Dipeng Zhu, Yingbo Li

“…By comparing the effects of acidic, neutral, and alkaline solutions on mechanical properties and internal structure, the changes in mechanical parameters and microstructure of chemical solution etched samples were obtained. …”
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Hydrogels of Poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and Poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide) Interpenetrating Polymer Networks as Dermal Delivery Systems for Dexamethasone by Marin Simeonov, Bistra Kostova, Rositsa Mihaylova, Elena Vassileva

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Faecalibacterium prausnitzii regulates carbohydrate metabolic functions of the gut microbiome in C57BL/6 mice by Peiling Geng, Ni Zhao, Yufan Zhou, Reuben S. Harris, Yong Ge

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Developing soil quality indices to investigate degradation impacts of different land use types in Northern Ethiopia by Araya Kahsay, Mitiku Haile, Girmay Gebresamuel, Muktar Mohammed

“…Four indicators (silt, mean weight diameter, visual evaluation of soil structure, and exchangeable calcium) were selected to establish MDS. …”
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Design and Performance of Ultrathin Overlay Epoxy-Rubber Concrete by Qi Huang, Fei Chen

“…The results showed that adding rubber powder decreased the elastic modulus and plastic deformation of the mineral structure, enhancing the suitability of the mixture for flexible road pavements. …”
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Evaluation of the Availability and Implementation of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Training in Saudi Emergency Medicine Programs by AlHussaini Z, Alsomali S, Ajaj Y, Jameel MA

“…The most meaningful component of EMS rotation, as reported by 41.5% of participants, was ride-along.Conclusion: This study highlights the variability in EMS rotation activities and evaluation services across Saudi emergency medicine programs and underscores the need for more structured and comprehensive training approaches aligned with SCHS requirements.Keywords: emergency medical services, EMS rotation, emergency medicine education, Saudi Arabia, curriculum evaluation…”
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Excellent mechanical properties of a novel double-diagonal reinforced mechanical metamaterial with tunable Poisson’s ratios inspired by deep-sea glass sponges by Hongbo Zhang, Yuan Li, Zhiqian Lin, Zhen Zhang, Dayong Hu, Zhenyu Yang

“…Inspired by the robust structure of deep-sea glass sponges, the double-diagonal reinforced metamaterial had been recognized for its exceptional mechanical properties. …”
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Conformational diversity in class C GPCR positive allosteric modulation by Giuseppe Cannone, Ludovic Berto, Fanny Malhaire, Gavin Ferguson, Aurelien Fouillen, Stéphanie Balor, Joan Font-Ingles, Amadeu Llebaria, Cyril Goudet, Abhay Kotecha, Vinothkumar K.R., Guillaume Lebon

“…Here, we report the cryoEM structures of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGlu5) purified with three chemically and pharmacologically distinct PAMs. …”
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Integrating general practitioners’ and patients’ perspectives in the development of a digital tool supporting primary care for older patients with multimorbidity: a focus group stu... by Ingmar Schäfer, Vivienne Jahns, Valentina Paucke, Dagmar Lühmann, Martin Scherer, Julia Nothacker

“…Focus groups were based on semi-structured interview guides and discussed assessments, functionalities, usability and reliability of gp-multitool.de. …”
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Revamping field practicum: insights for future health services management professionals by Fatemeh Mohabati, Marzieh Arefi, Seyed Pouria Hedayati

“…Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews and document analysis of the undergraduate curriculum. …”
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Impact of smart city construction policy on high-quality economic development of coastal cities by Lihong Wang, Lihong Wang, Feng Li, Yang Gao, Kedong Yin

“…This conclusion remains valid in parallel trend tests, PSM-DID, placebo tests and endogeneity analysis. (2) The mechanism test shows that smart city construction development primarily promotes high-quality economic growth in coastal cities by facilitating industrial structural upgrading, optimizing resource allocation, and release household consumption potential and expanding domestic demand. …”
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Investigating assumptions in motivational interviewing among general practitioners: a qualitative study by Paul Aujoulat, Amélie Manac’h, Catherine Le Reste, Delphine Le Goff, Jean Yves Le Reste, Marie Barais

“…Results Between November 2020 and May 2021, 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted with GPs. Participants had a limited understanding of MI, often confusing it with persuasion. …”
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Humification and Humic Acid Composition of Suspended Soil in Oligotrophous Environments in South Vietnam by E. V. Abakumov, O. A. Rodina, A. K. Eskov

“…Suspended soils were shown to contain higher total nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium contents than the forest soil, but the moisture content in suspended soils was significantly lower. Our study of the structural composition of humic substances in suspended soils was conducted with an aim of evaluating the humification rates and structural composition of humic acids in the suspended soil in tropical forests of South Vietnam. …”
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Transition characteristics and driving mechanisms of different types of rural settlements in plain agricultural areas by QU Yanbo, HE Xinhan, DONG Xiaozhen, LIU Chunqiang, YANG Yong, LI Yuanchao

“…The Weizhuang Village of the characteristic development type relies on the exploitation of characteristic agricultural resources to promote the village site reconstruction, and the structure and function of rural settlements are optimized, showing moderate transformation characteristic. …”
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Psychological empowerment after presbyopia correction: A narrative from Zanzibari women and men by Christine Graham, Omar Juma Othman, Adam Ali, Eden Mashayo, Ronnie Graham, Fatma Omar, Ving Fai Chan

“…Data collection involved semi-structured interviews, and analysis employed both inductive and deductive thematic techniques. …”
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2D physically unclonable functions of the arbiter type by V. N. Yarmolik, A. A. Ivaniuk

“…The use of  various basic elements makes it possible to improve the main characteristics of APUF, as well as to break the regularity of their structure, which was the main reason for hacking APUF through machine learning. …”
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Hybrid intelligence framework for optimizing shear capacity of lightweight FRP-reinforced concrete beams by Iman Faridmehr, Moncef L. Nehdi, Mohammad Ali Sahraei, Kiyanets Aleksandr Valerievich, Chiara Bedon

“…Principal Component Analysis (PCA) has elucidated the intricate interactions among variables, thereby deepening insights into the structural dynamics of FRP-RC beams. Incorporating artificial intelligence, sophisticated optimization methodologies, and thorough statistical evaluations establishes a holistic approach for the structural examination of FRP-RC beams, providing improved precision and valuable viewpoints for the refinement of future designs.…”
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Le lieu-dit des « Trois-Piliers » : un ensemble à caractère monumental du iiie s. apr. J.-C. dans la périphérie nord-est de Reims/Durocortorum ? by Philippe Rollet, Émilie Jouhet

“…The excavation of 59 rue Belin in 1998-1999 demonstrated for the first time the presence of massive structures in this neighborhood, known since the 19th c. for its strong archaeological potential, but only through ancient sources. …”
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Bioinformatics and Deep Learning Approach to Discover Food-Derived Active Ingredients for Alzheimer’s Disease Therapy by Junyu Zhou, Chen Li, Yong Kwan Kim, Sunmin Park

“…Statistical clustering methodologies segregated the NCs into six well-defined groups, each characterized by convergent structural and chemical signatures. The systematic examination of structure–activity relationships uncovered differential molecular patterns among clusters, illuminating the sophisticated correlation between molecular properties and biological activity. …”
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Direct and Indirect Protection with Pediatric Quadrivalent Live-Attenuated Influenza Vaccination in Europe Estimated by a Dynamic Transmission Model by Laetitia Gerlier, Judith Hackett, Richard Lawson, Sofia Dos Santos Mendes, Catherine Weil-Olivier, Markus Schwehm, Martin Eichner

“…**Conclusions:** The model highlights direct and indirect protection benefits when vaccinating healthy children with QLAIV in Europe, across a range of demographic structures, contact patterns and vaccination coverage rates.…”
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