Herbivore functions in the hot-seat: Resilience of Acanthurus triostegus to marine heatwaves. by Taylor Souza, Jeroen Brijs, Leon Tran, Larry Crowder, Jacob L Johansen

“…However, as thermally sensitive ectotherms, rising thermal stress may also pose a serious threat to these fishes and the critical ecosystem functions they deliver. Here we evaluate the consequences of thermal stress on the capacity of a common herbivorous coral reef fish (Acanthurus triostegus) to control finely filamentous matrices of Caulerpa sertularioides and C. verticillata algae in Hawai'i, by characterizing in-vivo changes in metabolic demands, diurnal foraging rates, activity patterns and individual condition in a laboratory setting during winter (24.0±0.1°C), summer (27.5±0.1°C), and at the peak of a representative marine heatwave, (31.0±0.1°C). …”
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The involvement of non-governmental organisations in achieving health system goals based on the WHO six building blocks: A scoping review on global evidence. by Leila Doshmangir, Arman Sanadghol, Edris Kakemam, Reza Majdzadeh

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>NGOs can play a critical role in achieving health system goals, alongside government and other key health stakeholders. …”
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Reduced tracheal stenosing effect of nintedanib in a patient with scarred posttraumatic tracheal stenosis and airflow limitation - a case report by Stefanie Klampfleitner, Andreas Fertl, Ositha Prinz, Martin Doerfler-Schalm, Dieter Munker, Markus O. Henke

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Bioaugmentation strategies in co-composting anaerobically digested food waste with agricultural by-products: Enhancing fertilizer quality and microbial communities by Xuezhi Wang, Guyu You, Chenchen Liu, Yuan Sun

“…Effective management of urban solid waste is critical for achieving sustainable development goals. …”
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Effects of Social Structure on Effective Population Size Change Estimates by Bárbara Ribeiro Parreira, Shyam Gopalakrishnan, Lounès Chikhi

“…Spurious expansion signals due to social structure can mask critical population size changes. These can obscure true bottleneck events and be particularly problematic in endangered species.…”
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Urdu Toxic Comment Classification With PURUTT Corpus Development by Hafiz Hassaan Saeed, Tahir Khalil, Faisal Kamiran

“…This study addresses the critical gap in toxic comment classification in Urdu, a widely spoken language devoid of high-quality standard datasets. …”
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Adjuvant properties of chitosan derivatives administered to mice with anti-rabies vaccine by K. B. Dobroskok, E. I. Yarygina, M. S. Lipatova, M. S. Kalmykova

“…Searching for a preparation that would meet all the requirements for modern adjuvants remains a matter of critical importance for specific immunoprophylaxis. …”
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Practice Patterns of Graduates of a Rural Emergency Medicine Training Program by Dylan S. Kellogg, Miriam S. Teixeira, Michael Witt

“…Four (20%) declared to work in critical access hospitals. Overall, respondents felt confident in their residency training. …”
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The High Price of Gender Noncompliance: Exploring the Economic Marginality of Trans Women in South Africa by Siyanda Buyile Shabalala, Megan Campbell

“…Such discussions, often lacking intersectionality and narrowly focused on cis women, have frequently overlooked the distinct economic obstacles trans women face in cisheteropatriarchal societies. Grounded in critical trans politics and intersectionality, this research explores the lives of five trans women in South Africa, examining the contextual norms, practices, and policies that shape their experiences of economic inclusion and exclusion. …”
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Assessing food safety and hygiene practices in old age homes in Mangaung and Lejweleputswa regions, free state by Tshegofatso Nhabe, Ntsoaki J. Malebo

“…Enhancing hygiene infrastructure, conducting frequent inspections, providing regular food safety training, and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs) are critical for mitigating risks. Strengthening these aspects will contribute to safeguarding the health and well-being of elderly residents.…”
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Enablers and barriers to community pharmacists' readiness to implement deprescribing of inappropriate medications for older adults in Qatar. by Marwa Elshazly, Sondus Jawad, Ayesha Ahmed, Hager ElGeed, Kazeem Babatunde Yusuff

“…However, a number of critical barriers were identified, and these will require institutional, regulatory and organizational interventions to improve readiness.…”
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Exploring mental health patterns of African international university students in Germany: A review by Jude Tsafack Zefack, Brenda Mbouamba Yankam, Fuanyi Awatboh, Mbonjo Bitsie Dora, Esua Alphonsius Fotindong

“…Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are prevalent among this group, and understanding the factors that influence their sociocultural and psychological adaptation is critical. This review aims to explore the mental health patterns of African international university students in Germany, focusing on the challenges they face, their psychological adaptation, and access to culturally sensitive mental health services. …”
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In vitro micropropagation protocols for two endangered Dianthus species - via in vitro culture for conservation and recultivation purposes by Dóra Farkas, Judit Csabai, Angéla Kolesnyk, Pál Szarvas, Judit Dobránszki

“…Abstract Background D. giganteiformis subsp. pontederae and D. superbus subsp. superbus are protected or critically endangered species in several European regions; therefore, developing an efficient in vitro micropropagation protocol is essential for germplasm conservation and recultivation purposes. …”
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Statement of the problem of designing a liquid rocket engine dual bell nozzle of the maximum thrust using the direct method of the calculus of variations by Ivan Dubrovskyi, Valerii Bucharskyi

“…In addition, the section a coincides with the critical section of the engine chamber. Let’s consider the principle of operation of such a nozzle. …”
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Case report: From misdiagnosis to timely detection: a clinical and imaging guide to neurological presentations of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma—insights from six cases by Chunxiao Yang, Zihua Gong, Tao Wang, Huijuan Yuan, Weinan Na, Wei Xie, Shengyuan Yu

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Embracing diversity in adult education: creating an inclusive environment for Turkish-speaking newcomers in community settings by Emel Kiliç, Wolfgang Jacquet

“…This study aimed to explore the critical role of language proficiency and cultural understanding in the integration process, aiming to provide insights into effective integration strategies for Turkish-speaking migrants in Belgium. …”
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Advanced retinal disease detection from OCT images using a hybrid squeeze and excitation enhanced model. by Gülcan Gencer, Kerem Gencer

“…<h4>Background</h4>Retinal problems are critical because they can cause severe vision loss if not treated. …”
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Generalizability of machine learning models for diabetes detection a study with nordic islet transplant and PIMA datasets by Dinesh Chellappan, Harikumar Rajaguru

“…Abstract Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a global health challenge, and accurate early detection is critical for effective management. The study explores the potential of machine learning for improved diabetes prediction using microarray gene expression data and PIMA data set. …”
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Coping with COVID-19 using traditional medicine: perspectives from Joe Morolong, Northern Cape by Masego M. Motsumi, Livhuwani D. Nemakonde

“…Background: Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) have long been central to African communities, providing critical solutions to health and disaster challenges. …”
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Converting Organic Municipal Solid Waste Into Volatile Fatty Acids and Biogas: Experimental Pilot and Batch Studies With Statistical Analysis by Hojjat Borhany

“…In this context, recognizing the process stability and outputs through operational interventions and its technical and economic feasibility is a critical issue. Hence, this study involves an anaerobic digester in Treviso in northern Italy. …”
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