Be on the Lookout for Bacterial Leaf Streak of Corn by K. A. Korus, N. S. Dufault

“…Florida growers should be on the lookout for BLS as it is spreading quickly across the U.S.  Early detection is critical to mitigate the potential damage from this disease and keep Florida’s corn production safe. …”
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Modeling Factors Influencing Project Financing Risk by Gholamreza Sharafi, Kiamars Fathi Hafashjani, Faegh Ahmadi

“…ObjectiveProject financing has emerged as a critical mechanism for funding infrastructure and capital-intensive projects across various sectors, both in the public and private domains. …”
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Quantitative N-glycoproteomic analysis reveals glycosylation signatures of plasma immunoglobulin G in systemic sclerosis by Lu Cheng, Lu Cheng, Yanhong Li, Yu Zhou, Yingying Ling, Tong Wu, Zongan Liang, Yinlan Wu, Chunyu Tan, Yi Liu, Yong Zhang

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Reflections on the ecclesiastical interpretations of 6th April 1652 as a South African symbolic date by R. M. Britz

“…Consequently, theological and cultural inferences that played into the hands of an ideological understanding or appropriation of the past and its symbolic date, hampered a critical and responsible assessment. This was illustrated at the 1952 celebrations. …”
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BOARD COMPOSITION AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA by Motunrayo E Omolehin, Folashade O Obaje, Abdulmumuni Ogirima

“… The performance of banks has been identified as critical to the development of any economy. The boards of these banks also occupy a critical role in their performance as they are responsible for the long term success of the banks. …”
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Evaluating supply chain sustainability and agility using fuzzy logic approach: A case in Indonesian agroindustry by Hasibuan Sawarni, Yunita Ika, Zulkarnaen Iskandar

“…Agility and sustainability are critical, complementary concepts that enable businesses to navigate increasing uncertainties and complexities, as highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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LAMENT PSALMS, THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY AND GOVERNANCE IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA by Uzoma Amos Dike

“…A multidisciplinary research approach was adopted premised on form criticism and conceptual review and sourced datawas critically analyzed. …”
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Employee satisfaction and retention:social marketing and happiness by Araceli Galiano-Coronil, Sofía Blanco-Moreno

“… this research analyses the critical factors influencing employee satisfaction and retention in the context of the Great Resignation by exploring the key organizational elements that significantly impact employee contentment and loyalty. …”
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Poetic Utterances and Socio-Political Commitment in Ọbasa’s Poems by Lere Adeyemi

“… Yorùbá literary critics such as Olabimtan (1974a), Fo ̣ lọ runs ̣ ọ (1998), among ̣ others, have classified D. …”
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Task-Based Optimization of CT Trajectories Using a Learned Defect Visibility Metric by Linda-Sophie Schneider, Anshul Dhingra, Andreas K. Maier

“… Optimizing computed tomography (CT) trajectories is critical in scenarios where traditional scan paths are impractical or infeasible. …”
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The Book of Ruth as intra-biblical critique on the Deuteronomic law by Georg Braulik

“…It is the only biblical example of an entire book systematically subjecting a body of laws from the Deuteronomic code to a socio-critical (Rt 1-2) and sexual-critical (Rt 3-4) relecture through various kinds of allusions. …”
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Size-Dependent Dynamic Behavior of Axially Moving Graphene Nanosheets Using Nonlocal First-Order Shear Deformation Theory by Huafeng Tian

“…According to our results, the small size parameter increases the critical speed of the system. The first non-dimensional critical speed of the system at 0, 1.2, and 1.8 is approximately 3.14, 3.18, and 3.42, respectively. …”
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Posterior Medial Meniscus Root Tears: Clinical Implications, Surgical Management, and Post-operative Rehabilitation Considerations. by Jill K. Monson, Robert F. LaPrade

“…The purpose of this clinical commentary is to explore clinical questions related to 1) PMMR injury epidemiology, 2) diagnosis and surgical management of PMMR tears, and 3) critical considerations for safe and effective post-operative rehabilitation. …”
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Identification and Stylistic Analysis of the Artistic Expression on Opa, Yoruba Sculptural Verges by Michael Olaniyi Ajadi

“…Analytical review and critical appraisal methodologies were utilized for diverse verges; pictures were collated for critical examination of stratified motifs and symbols with the objectives of contextual and conceptual analyses. …”
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Protocol for a patient-derived preclinical platform to model tumor-immune interactions and evaluate therapeutic efficacy by Wen-Hsin Chang, Andrew I. Chin, Ching-Hsien Chen

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The Impact of Endoscopic Linear Stapling Device Stability in Thoracic Surgery: A Delphi Panel Approach by Daniel Miller, Diego Gonzalez Rivas, Kellie L. Meyer, Ryan S. Clark, Tadasu Kohno

“…**Conclusions:** Improved endoscopic linear stapling device stability is a critical component of thoracic surgery likely to result in more frequent positive surgical outcomes when compared to a device with greater instability.…”
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Monte Carlo Simulation of the Gamma-Ray Transmissions for the newly Designed Shielding Blocks used in Radiotherapy by Nuray Yavuzkanat, Hazal Burcu Saraç Kürem

“…It is essential to protect the critical organs and healthy tissue inside the radiated area during the radiotherapy. …”
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Being young and resilient in times of AI, disasters, and crises by Veselin Mitrović

“…An exemplary case is the unregulated widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) by students to complete tasks, which diminishes critical thinking and reduces significant cognitive engagement. …”
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Disruption of the β-catenin destruction complex via Ephexin1-Axin1 interaction promotes colorectal cancer proliferation by Jeeho Kim, Young Jin Jeon, In-Youb Chang, Jung-Hee Lee, Ho Jin You

“…This effect was mediated by the interaction of Ephexin1 with Axin1, a critical component of the β-catenin destruction complex, which in turn enhanced the stability and activity of β-catenin in signaling pathways critical for tumor development. …”
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Prehospital management of earthquake crush injuries: A collective review by Fikri M. Abu-Zidan, Kamal Idris, Arif Alper Cevik

“…Selected articles were critically evaluated by three experts in disaster medicine, emergency medicine, and critical care. …”
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