In silico characterisation of the avocado WAK/WAKL gene family with a focus on genes involved in defence against Phytophthora cinnamomi by Aaron Harvey, Aaron Harvey, Noëlani van den Berg, Noëlani van den Berg, Velushka Swart, Velushka Swart

“…The avocado industry faces a significant threat from the hemibiotrophic oomycete pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi. …”
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Optimization of Fermentation Conditions for Increasing Erucamide Content in <i>Bacillus megaterium</i> Using Several Accelerants by Hao Zhao, Yudan Xie, Zhu Li, Longfeng Wei, Renli Ai

“…As a food packaging sliding agent, erucamide is widely used in the field of food packaging, but the traditional synthesis method of erucamide faces the problems of insufficient raw materials and low yield of colza oil. …”
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Development of a respiratory virus risk model with environmental data based on interpretable machine learning methods by Shuting Shi, Haowen Lin, Leiming Jiang, Zhiqi Zeng, ChuiXu Lin, Pei Li, Yinghua Li, Zifeng Yang

“…However, these investigations have faced certain limitations, such as the use of modestly sized datasets, a restricted geographical focus, and an emphasis on a limited number of respiratory pathogens. …”
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Recent Developments in Heavy Metals Detection: Modified Electrodes, Pretreatment Methods, Prediction Models and Algorithms by Yujie Shi, Shijie Zhang, Hang Zhou, Yue Dong, Gang Liu, Wenshuai Ye, Renjie He, Guo Zhao

“…It will also highlight the challenges faced in these methods, such as interference and sensitivity limitations, and propose innovative solutions, including the use of metal nanomaterials for improved sensor performance and the integration of advanced algorithms and pretreatment techniques to address interference and enhance detection accuracy.…”
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Diagnosis of land degradation and analysis of its spatiotemporal evolution in the Jinghe River Basin, Xinjiang by Ya Peng, Zhaopeng Wu, Xinpeng Shi, Yuting Tian, Ruirui Zhang

“…Land degradation is one of the serious environmental problems faced globally, with profound impacts on human society, ecosystems, and economic development. …”
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Motivations regarding continuing or terminating pregnancy in women with high-risk pregnancies: a scoping review by Mónica Antunes, Mónica Antunes, Ana Galhanas, Ana Lúcia Vitorino, Sara Palma, Sara Palma, Ana Frias, Ana Frias

“…This scoping review synthesises the qualitative literature on the underlying motivations influencing these decisions.AimThis analysis explores the underlying motivations that influence women's decisions regarding the continuation or termination of pregnancy, considering the challenges and dilemmas this population faces.MethodsThis review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology. …”
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Large-Scale Experimental Validation of Real-Time Monitoring in Underground Gas Storage Wells Using Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing by Linqing Luo, Diana Abdulhameed, Gang Tao, Tianchen Xu, Jiangnan Wang, David Xu, Kenichi Soga, Yuxin Wu

“…Underground gas storage (UGS) is essential for balancing the natural gas supply and demand, but faces multiple risk factors, including well deformation and gas leaks. …”
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Excess costs of post-traumatic stress disorder related to child maltreatment in Germany by Thomas Grochtdreis, Hans-Helmut König, Falk Leichsenring, Manfred E. Beutel, Lila Feix, Harald Gündel, Andrea Hermann, Melissa Hitzler, Christine Knaevelsrud, Iris-Tatjana Kolassa, Johannes Kruse, Helen Niemeyer, Fatima Nöske, Simone Salzer, Karoline Sophie Sauer, Patrick Schuster, Christiane Steinert, Kerstin Weidner, Jörn von Wietersheim, Jürgen Hoyer, Judith Dams

“…Individuals with mild to moderate PTSD symptoms incurred total excess costs of €6038 (95% CI: €3879 to €8197), while those with severe to extreme symptoms faced €11,433 (95% CI: €8220 to €14,646). Conclusions Excess health care and absenteeism costs associated with PTSD-CM were substantial, with absenteeism accounting for roughly half of the total excess costs. …”
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SCM-YOLO for Lightweight Small Object Detection in Remote Sensing Images by Hao Qiang, Wei Hao, Meilin Xie, Qiang Tang, Heng Shi, Yixin Zhao, Xiaoteng Han

“…Currently, small object detection in complex remote sensing environments faces significant challenges. The detectors designed for this scenario have limitations, such as insufficient extraction of spatial local information, inflexible feature fusion, and limited global feature acquisition capability. …”
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Exploring Traditional Knowledge and Potential Uses of Local Freshwater Algae and Aquatic Plants in Thai Wetland Communities by Pasin Norkum Ai, Angkhana Inta, Sarana Rose Sommano, Kittiya Phinyo, Kritsana Duangjan, Tibet Tangpao

“…However, these wetlands faced mounting threats from pollution, habitat loss, and climate change, jeopardising their ecological health and biodiversity. …”
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Design and application of a breathing circuit joint for preventing condensation water from gathering (一种用于防冷凝水聚集的呼吸回路接头的设计与应用) by TIAN Suai (田素爱), YANG Fangfang (杨方方), ZHANG Xinna (张新娜)

“…How to safely and effectively deal with condensate in respiratory pipes is a severe challenge faced in nursing work. This paper introduces the design and application of a utility model anti-condensation water accumulation respiratory circuit joint, which effectively improves the stability of the connection between the respiratory circuit joint and the ventilator, prevents condensation water accumulation and countercurrent during use, reduces the work burden of medical staff and improves work efficiency. …”
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Cardiovascular risk profiling among South Asian adults in Hong Kong: a latent class analysis by Gary Ka-Ki Chung, Woohyung Lee, Danna Camille Vargas, Bulbul Sharma, Kai Sing Sun, Heidi Hung, Lee Sha Tong, Tsz Lui Tang, Hasiba Munir, Chi Yui Wong, Soniya Pun, Man Hin Chio, Eliza Lai-Yi Wong, Dong Dong, Eng-Kiong Yeoh

“…Abstract Background South Asians living in urbanized settings are facing disproportionate cardiovascular burden largely attributable to modifiable risk factors. …”
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Spatial heterogeneity in deployment and upscaling of wind power in Swedish municipalities by Yodefia Rahmad, Fredrik Hedenus, Jessica Jewell, Vadim Vinichenko

“…Deployment of new onshore wind power faces challenges due to growing resistance, prompting increased interest in the development of effective deployment strategies. …”
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Comparing Open and Robotic Unilateral Transversus Abdominis Release in Incisional Hernias With a Lateral Component: A Single Center Retrospective Study by Stijn Van Hoef, Stijn Van Hoef, Hasan H. Eker, Frederik Berrevoet, Mathias Allaeys

“…There was a clear difference in length of stay, in favor of the robotic group.DiscussionIn our limited series, a robotic approach seems safe and feasible when faced with large lateral hernias. Short-term results show a shorter length of stay using the robotic approach, with no significant difference in short term complications, specifically SSI-rate. …”
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Proximity-based solutions for optimizing autism spectrum disorder treatment: integrating clinical and process data for personalized care by Annarita Vignapiano, Annarita Vignapiano, Francesco Monaco, Francesco Monaco, Stefania Landi, Luca Steardo, Carlo Mancuso, Claudio Pagano, Gianvito Petrillo, Alessandra Marenna, Martina Piacente, Stefano Leo, Carminia Marina Ingenito, Rossella Bonifacio, Benedetta Di Gruttola, Marco Solmi, Marco Solmi, Marco Solmi, Marco Solmi, Maria Pontillo, Giorgio Di Lorenzo, Giorgio Di Lorenzo, Alessio Fasano, Alessio Fasano, Alessio Fasano, Giulio Corrivetti, Giulio Corrivetti

“…Furthermore, the project incorporates a patient-facing chatbot to provide information and support. …”
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Weighing temporal fluctuations of drought features in Rwanda through the implementation of the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index and standardized precipitation in... by Kazora Jonah, Zhu Weijun, Kyaw Oo Than, Temesgen Gebremariam Asfaw, Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi Kedjanyi, Abraham Okrah, Akimana Diane, Mathieu Mbati Mugunga

“…Notably, the Eastern and Southern provinces faced intensified drought impacts, with prolonged dry spells lasting over 3 to 6 months. …”
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Genetic diversity of wild stone fruit species: specific aspects of <i>ex situ</i> conservation by G. V. Eremin, V. G. Eremin, I. S. Chepinoga, T. A. Gasanova

“…One of the most important tasks faced by the scientists of Krymsk Experiment Breeding Station of VIR is the long-term preservation of the stone fruit gene pools (over 1,000 genotypes of 44 species) collected during plant explorations. …”
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Water quality characteristics of municipal wastewater treatment plants and the prospect of reclaimed water utilization in lower-middle income and water-scarce areas: A case study o... by Yutong Duan, Hongbo Xi, Zhikai Qin, Ruili Guo, Fang Wang, Yue Yuan

“…This study investigates the potential for reclaimed water utilization in Puyang, a key industrial hub in the Central Plains Economic Zone facing severe water shortages. Operational data from 20 municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in 2023 were analyzed to assess water quality parameters, treatment efficiencies, and hydraulic load rates. …”
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A novel approach for accurate SOC estimation in Li-ion batteries in view of temperature variations by Abdelhakim Tabine, El Mehdi Laadissi, Hicham Mastouri, Anass Elachhab, Sohaib Bouzaid, Abdelowahed Hajjaji

“…Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are extensively utilized in electric vehicles and solar energy storage systems owing to their remarkable energy and power density, capacity, and performance The main problems faced in these systems are the errors that occurred in estimating the battery's state of charge (SOC). …”
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Implementing sustainability frameworks at a product-level – Exploring the usability by Paule Bhérer-Breton, Anna Woodhouse, Bente Aspeholen Åby, Hilke Bos-Brouwers, Melanie Kok, Hanne Fjerdingby Olsen

“…The study revealed a trade-off: frameworks with higher usability tended to sacrifice depth and comprehensiveness in the information provided about food products. Both frameworks faced significant challenges in distinguishing social and ethical issues at the product level, largely due to data limitations. …”
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