Al–Si alloyed uncoated hot stamping steels for enhanced oxidation resistance by Zhaoqi Song, Kaixun Wang, Haitao Zhao, Long Ma, Junheng Gao, Honghui Wu, Yuhe Huang, Chaolei Zhang, Jun Lu, Shuize Wang, Xinping Mao

“…This research not only addresses a critical gap in the literature but also offers a cost-effective strategy for enhancing the oxidation resistance of hot stamping steels, contributing to the broader goals of lightweight vehicle design and carbon emission reduction.…”
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MgO Fertilizer Sole and Combined with Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers: Effect on Soil Chemical Properties, Turmeric Performance, and Quality in a Tropical Alfisol by Aruna Olasekan Adekiya, Elizabeth Temitope Alori, Christopher Muyiwa Aboyeji, Oluwagbenga Dunsin, Kehinde Abodunde Adegbite, Charity O. Aremu, Olasunkanmi Bamiro, Wutem Sunny Ejue, Faith Oluwatobi Okunlola, Omowumi Oluwanifemi Adesola

“…However, its role is critical in the growth, yield, and quality of crops. …”
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Predicting cadmium enrichment in crops/vegetables and identifying the effects of soil factors based on transfer learning methods by Rui Chen, Zean Liu, Jingyan Yang, Tiantian Ma, Aihong Guo, Rongguang Shi

“…In the case of good prediction effect of transfer learning, available Cd is the most critical function, and available Cd is positively correlated with Cd in plants. …”
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GsMTx-4 venom toxin antagonizes biophysical modulation of metastatic traits in human osteosarcoma cells by Arianna Buglione, Giulia Alloisio, Chiara Ciaccio, David Becerril Rodriguez, Simone Dogali, Marco Luce, Stefano Marini, Antonio Cricenti, Magda Gioia

“…This study underscores the critical role of MS channels in OS cells and highlights the importance of mechanobiology in identifying molecular pathways that traditional biochemical approaches may not reveal. …”
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Screening of two efficient phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, strain X42 (Bacillus_A_bombysepticus) and strain G62 (Bacillus velezensis) for their ability to promote Gan Nan navel o... by Wenyuan Zhao, Tao Peng, Haojie Cao, Huimin Huang, Shuijing Yu

“…Rhizobacteria promote plant growth through various mechanisms, and given the critical role of phosphorus in plant growth and development, the development and application of such microbial agents offer an effective approach to address the aforementioned issues. …”
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Ineffective health maintenance behaviors in people with chronic conditions: Systematic review of etiology and risk by Ana Clara Dantas, Barbara Ebilizarda Coutinho Borges, Jéssica Naiara de Medeiros Araújo, Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes, Amanda Barbosa da Silva, Allyne Fortes Vitor

“…The last access date in the data sources was August 31, 2023. For the critical assessment of eligible studies, the checklists for quantitative studies from the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis were adopted. …”
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Unveiling the Role of <i>GhP5CS1</i> in Cotton Salt Stress Tolerance: A Comprehensive Genomic and Functional Analysis of <i>P5CS</i> Genes by Hui Fang, Xin Gao, Yunhao Wu, Ke Zhang, Ying Wu, Junyi Li, Dongmei Qian, Ruochen Li, Haijing Gu, Teame Gereziher Mehari, Xinlian Shen, Baohua Wang

“…Proline, a critical osmoregulatory compound, is integral to various plant stress responses. …”
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The Small Mobile Ozone Lidar (SMOL): instrument description and first results by F. Chouza, T. Leblanc, P. Wang, S. S. Brown, K. Zuraski, K. Zuraski, W. Chace, W. Chace, W. Chace, C. C. Womack, C. C. Womack, J. Peischl, J. Peischl, J. Hair, T. Shingler, J. Sullivan

“…Further comparison with the Goddard Earth Observing System Composition Forecast (GEOS-CF) model suggests that such lidars are a critical tool to perform model validation and can potentially be used for assimilation to air quality forecasts.…”
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Calcium Chloride vs. Mechanical Preparation of Fibrinogen-Depleted Human Platelet Lysate: Implications for Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Culture by Yen Theng Lim, Muttiah Barathan, Yu Ling Tan, Yi Ting Lee, Jia Xian Law

“…The concentrations of critical growth factors, including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin-like growth factor (IGF), and keratinocyte growth factor (KGF), were evaluated for both methods. …”
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Development and validation of nomograms for predicting pentafecta outcomes before and after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a retrospective study by Tanan Bejrananda, Kiyoshi Takahara, Dutsadee Sowanthip, Tomonari Motonaga, Kota Yagi, Wataru Nakamura, Masanobu Saruta, Takuhisa Nukaya, Masashi Takenaka, Kenji Zennami, Manabu Ichino, Hitomi Sasaki, Makoto Sumitomo, Ryoichi Shiroki

“…Achieving pentafecta outcomes, which include continence, potency, cancer control, free surgical margins, and no major complications, is a critical measure of surgical success and long-term prognosis. …”
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Sociodemographic, lifestyle, and psychological factors as controllable predictors of academic self-efficacy after reforming a medical education system; the Egyptian Nationwide expe... by Ahmed Amir Samir, Ahmed Hussein Elamir, Mohamed Basyouni Helal, Yomna Goudy, Khaled Elbarbary, Mohamed El-Mezayen, Wesam Abo-Elenien, Ebtehal Hashem Abdelazim, Manar Alaa Mabrouk, the ASE-Egypt Group, Kerollos Abdelsayed

“…Abstract Background Academic self-efficacy (ASE), influenced by various sociodemographic, lifestyle, and psychological factors, is a critical determinant of academic performance in medical students. …”
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High nature value farming systems in Europe: A dataset encompassing the environmental impact assessment of farms and extensive ruminant food productsFigshare by M. Torres-Miralles, P. Jeanneret, M. Lamminen, F. Joly, B. Dumont, H. Tuomisto, I. Herzon

“…The main outcome is a unique and novel dataset for HNV farming systems, addressing critical gaps in available information. Our primary objective is to facilitate further investigations, empowering other researchers to expand and enhance their understanding of the environmental impact associated with HNV farming systems, drawing attention to a potential role of HNV farming systems in transitioning towards a more sustainable food production and consumption.…”
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Mapping decision-making pathways: Determination of intervention entry points for diagnostic tests in suspected serious infection [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Raasti Naseem, Sara Pretorius, Nicola Howe, Clare Lendrem, Cameron Williams, Enitan D Carrol, Philip Pallmann

“…Rapid diagnostic tests will be used to identify patients at risk of deterioration from severe infection, before they become critically unwell. The platform will assess their comparative clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness relative to current standard of care. …”
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Strain rebound and inhomogeneity in glass-to-metal seals: Radial vs axial strain evolution by Keqian Gong, Zheng Liu, Zifeng Song, Chao Zhou, Zhangjing Shi, Siyue Nie, Weisong Zhou, He Yan, Zhichun Fan, Yong Zhang

“…Despite extensive studies on residual stress/strain in sealing glass, critical gaps remain in decoupling directional strains and understanding their in situ evolution during the cooling process, especially with respect to their microstructural origins. …”
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Geospatial Modelling for Estimation of PM2.5 Concentrations in Two Megacities in Peninsular India by V. P. Lavanyaa, S. Varshini, Souvik Sankar Mitra, Kiran M. Hungund, Rudrodip Majumdar, R. Srikanth

“…These spatiotemporal maps of PM2.5 concentration are critical to overcoming the misclassification of exposure and will form a crucial input to much-needed PM exposure-response studies in these two megacities. …”
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Using Attention for Improving Defect Detection in Existing RC Bridges by Sergio Ruggieri, Angelo Cardellicchio, Andrea Nettis, Vito Reno, Giuseppina Uva

“…In the constantly growing need for sustainable mobility and transportation, on-site inspections of existing reinforced concrete (RC) bridges are critical in ensuring the safety of such infrastructures. …”
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Advanced Machine Learning Ensembles for Improved Precipitation Forecasting: The Modified Stacking Ensemble Strategy in China by Tiantian Tang, Yifan Wu, Yujie Li, Lexi Xu, Xinyi Shi, Haitao Zhao, Guan Gui

“…These findings highlight the promise of advanced machine learning strategies like MSES in improving the accuracy and robustness of precipitation forecasts, addressing critical needs in water resource management and disaster mitigation in China.…”
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Experiences of patients talking about mental illness with their children: a qualitative study by Elizabeth Rapa, Athif Ilyas, Athif Ilyas, Simone de Cassan, Simone de Cassan, Louise J. Dalton

“…This study emphasizes the critical role of fostering effective communication about parental mental illness to enhance children’s mental health and strengthen family functioning.…”
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Comparative analyses of the hemostatic efficacy and surgical device performance of powdered oxidized regenerated cellulose and starch-based powder formulations by Marianne Stark, Allen Y. Wang, Brittny Corrigan, Henok G. Woldu, Samar Azizighannad, Gustavo Cipolla, Richard Kocharian, Hector De Leon

“…The Surgicel device was the only one that consistently delivered precise amounts of powder over a critical range of applications in the 3 positions tested. …”
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Spatio-temporal dynamics of grassland ecosystem services and the segmentation effects of their drivers: A case in South China Karst by Yongyao Li, Kangning Xiong, Wenfang Zhang, Shuai Xiang, Baoshan Zhang, Rong Li

“…Maintaining grassland stock and improving its ecosystem services (ES) are critical yet challenging for ecological and economic sustainability. …”
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