Investigating the effect of synthetic cobalt and nickel oxide nanoparticles on the growth and physiology of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) seedlings, and exploring tunable magnetism s... by Anjali Joshi, Simranjeet Kaur, Pargat Singh, Havneet Singh, Keya Dharamvir, Harsh Nayyar, Gaurav Verma

“…Nanoparticle uptake and distribution across plant tissues were characterized using vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), highlighting alterations in magnetic behavior distinct from their intrinsic properties. Structural and compositional analyses via Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) confirmed nanoparticle crystallinity, size, and morphology. …”
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Analysis of Uneven Settlement of Long-Span Bridge Foundations Based on SBAS-InSAR by Kaixuan Zhang, Weifo Xiao, Haojie Zhu, Shaowei Ning, Shenjiang Huang, Dongxing Jin, Rong A, Bhesh Raj Thapa

“…Bridge foundation settlement monitoring is crucial for infrastructure safety management, as uneven settlement can lead to stress redistribution, structural damage, and potentially catastrophic collapse. …”
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Chinese medicine for headaches in emergency department: a retrospective analysis of real-world electronic medical records by Zhenhui Mao, Shirong Wu, Yuzhen Fan, Jingbo Sun, Shaohua Lyu, Qiaozhen Su

“…Data was extracted, screened and standardized using a structured approach. Descriptive analyses and Apriori algorithm-based association rules were employed for the study.ResultsA total of 3,355 medical records were analyzed, with over 86% of headaches classified as non-urgent. …”
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Public policy and sustainability: How green core competence, government trust, and policy satisfaction influence green R&D investments in the private sector by Fadi Abdelfattah, Mohammed Salah, Khalid Dahleez, Riyad Darwazeh, Hussam Al Halbusi

“…Data collected from 214 top management personnel across diverse industries in Oman were examined via Structural Equation Modeling. The findings reveal that GPIP positively affects GCC, indicating that firms excelling in green product innovation enhance their strategic environmental capabilities. …”
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Engaging Primary Care Professionals and People at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in the Design of PREDIABETEXT, a Multifaceted Digital Intervention Aimed at Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: A... by Maria Jesús Serrano-Ripoll, Rocío Zamanillo-Campos, Sofía Mira Martínez, Maria Antònia Fiol-deRoque, Narges Malih, Escarlata Angullo-Martínez, Ignacio Ricci-Cabello

“…We collected the data through semi-structured phone interviews, using an interview guide aimed at gathering participants’ views about the two PREDIABETEXT proposed co-interventions (educational intervention targeted at professionals and delivered as an online training course, and behavioral intervention targeted at individuals at risk of T2DM and delivered using SMS short text messages). …”
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A wide-spectrum mid-infrared electro-optic intensity modulator employing a two-point coupled lithium niobate racetrack resonator by Hyeon Hwang, Kiyoung Ko, Mohamad Reza Nurrahman, Kiwon Moon, Jung Jin Ju, Sang-Wook Han, Hojoong Jung, Min-Kyo Seo, Hansuek Lee

“…In this study, we introduce an on-chip OIM that operates over a wide wavelength range in the mid-IR, implemented using a racetrack resonator structure in thin film lithium niobate (TFLN). The modulator employs a two-point coupling scheme, allowing active control of the coupling strength to maintain critical coupling and thereby ensuring high modulation extinction across a wide spectral region. …”
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Biocompatible Heterogeneous Packaging and Laser-Assisted Fluid Interface Control for In Situ Sensor in Organ-on-a-Chip by Yu-Hsuan Lin, Shing-Fung Lau, Yen-Pei Lu, Kuo-Cheng Huang, Chien-Fang Ding, Yu-Hsiang Tang, Hsin-Yi Tsai

“…Ultraviolet laser processing was employed to fabricate structures on parylene-C. The results demonstrate that through precise control of processing parameters, the wettability of the material can be tuned freely within a contact angle range of 60° to 110°. …”
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Properties of new polycationic bacteriochlorin photosensitizers: cytotoxicity and interaction with biofilms by Irina Tiganova, Yulia Zhizhimova, Eteri Tolordava, Elena Makarova, Natalia Shevlyagina, Alexander Barmashov, Maria Baryshnikova, Vladimir Zhukhovitsky, Yulia Romanova

“…After incubation of P. aeruginosa 32 biofilms with tetracationic BCl-6 and BCl-5 without irradiation, gross disturbances in the structure of the biofilm matrix were observed by SEM, as well as a significant reduction of Alcian blue staining and polysaccharides in the matrix. …”
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An Observer-Based Event Triggered Mechanism for the Detection and Mitigation of FDI Attacks in Deep Brain Stimulation Systems by Ping Yu, Ding Yang, Khalid A. Alattas, Ardashir Mohammadzadeh, Afef Fekih

“…To achieve accurate prediction, Heuristic Adaptive Dynamic Programming (HADP) is utilized to adjust the coefficients embedded in the FOESO structure. Using a neural networks-based approach, the HADP agent regulates the parameters of the FOESO by maximizing a reward (reinforcement) signal according to the desired system requirements. …”
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Genome‐Wide Analysis of the APETALA2/Ethylene‐Responsive Factor Gene Family in Carthamus tinctorius L. by Zheng‐Wei Tan, Dan‐Dan Lu, Yong‐Liang Yu, Lei Li, Lan‐Jie Xu, Wei Dong, Chun‐Ming Li, Qing Yang, Hui‐Zhen Liang

“…Multiple sequence alignment revealed that the basic region and two helical structures were highly conserved in most AP2/ERF proteins. …”
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Production of Hydrophobic Microparticles at Safe-To-Inject Sizes for Intravascular Administration by Francisca L. Gomes, Francisco Conceição, Liliana Moreira Teixeira, Jeroen Leijten, Pascal Jonkheijm

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Hydrophobic microparticles are one of the most versatile structures in drug delivery and tissue engineering. …”
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Constructing a new index for measuring industrial estate readiness using the analytic network process (ANP) approach by Siti Afiani Musyarofah, Alva Edy Tontowi, Nur Aini Masruroh, Budhi Sholeh Wibowo

“…First, in-depth literature studies and expert interviews were conducted to determine the factors composing IE readiness. Next, the structure of the IE readiness index was designed by selecting the subindices and indicators. …”
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RAS, a Pentatricopeptide Repeat Protein, Interacts with OsTRX z to Regulate Chloroplast Gene Transcription and RNA Processing by Zhennan Qiu, Shiyong Wen, Peinan Sun, Dongdong Chen, Chunmiao Wang, Xiliang Song, Liying Xiao, Peiliang Zhang, Dongying Zhao, Cuiping Wen, Peiyan Guan, Xuechu Du, Yinghui Sun, Chenshan Xu, Jian Song

“…CRISPR/Cas9-generated <i>ras</i> mutants exhibited an albino seedling-lethal phenotype characterized by abnormal chloroplast structures and a significantly reduced chlorophyll content. …”
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Dose-volume parameter evaluation of a sub-fractionation workflow for adaptive radiotherapy of prostate cancer patients on a 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging radiotherapy system by Georgios Tsekas, Cornel Zachiu, Gijsbert H. Bol, Jochem R.N. van der Voort van Zyp, Sandrine M.G. van de Pol, Johannes C.J. de Boer, Bas W. Raaymakers

“…Results:: Clinically acceptable coverage was reported for the target structures resulting in mean V95% of 99.7 % and 97.8 % for the clinical target volume (CTV) and planning target volume (PTV) respectively. …”
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Global sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification for a mathematical model of dry anaerobic digestion in plug-flow reactors by Daniele Bernardo Panaro, Andrea Trucchia, Vincenzo Luongo, Maria Rosaria Mattei, Luigi Frunzo

“…In many applications, complex biological phenomena can be reproduced via structured mathematical models, which depend on numerous biotic and abiotic input parameters, whose effect on model outputs can be of paramount importance. …”
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Third molar infections and their impact on systemic health- an awareness study among women degree college students of Udupi City, Karnataka, India by Ananya Prabhu, Ramprasad Vasthare, Prajna P. Nayak, Gargi Gandhi, Shreyosi Banik, Bidisha Sarmah

“…Awareness and oral health practices were recorded using a supervised self-administered structured questionnaire. The third molar status was recorded by two calibrated examiners. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to data-based decision making in Australian early childhood education and care: A qualitative study by Shauna Sherker, Karen Villanueva, Ruth Beatson, Caitlin M. Macmillan, Wan Yi Lee, Olivia Hilton, Carly Molloy, Sharon Goldfeld

“…In this study, we used the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) and the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation model of Behaviour (COM-B) to explore barriers and facilitators to data-utilisation behaviours (collecting, reporting, and using lead indicator data) by ECEC service providers. Semi-structured interviews with ECEC service staff and managers were conducted between May and November 2022. …”
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Ningxiang pig-derived lactobacillus reuteri modulates host intramuscular fat deposition via branched-chain amino acid metabolism by Mei Yang, Qian Xie, Jing Wang, Andong Zha, Jiashun Chen, Qian Jiang, Meng Kang, Qiuchun Deng, Yulong Yin, Bie Tan

“…Higher intramuscular fat (IMF) accumulation in Chinese indigenous breed pigs is associated with their special gut microbiota structure. However, the specific microbes and metabolic pathways responsible for lipid deposition are still poorly understood. …”
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Harnessing the potential of chloroplast-derived expression elements for enhanced production of cellulases in Escherichia coli by Ayesha Siddiqui, Muhammad Mudassar Iqbal, Asad Ali, Iqra Fatima, Hazrat Ali, Aamir Shehzad, Sameer H. Qari, Ghulam Raza, Muhammad Aamer Mehmood, Peter J. Nixon, Niaz Ahmad

“…Examination of the 3D structures of T. maritima cellulases revealed differential ionic interactions contributing to this high degree of thermotolerance. …”
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Traceability simulation of drainage in irrigation areas along the south bank of the Yellow River based on the SWAT model by Zheng Hexiang, Han Yujing, Han Yujing, Bao Rongxuan, Wang Biyu, Wu Jiabin, Tian Delong, Yan Haofang, Yan Haofang, Hao Beibei

“…The measured drainage data were utilized to calibrate and validate the model to explore the structure and sources of drainage in the selected study area. …”
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