Impact of Strontium and Krypton Release from Ghana’s MNSR following a Conjectural Accident Scenario by S. A. Birikorang, R. G. Abrefah, H. K. Obeng, K. Gyamfi

“…Accidental release of gaseous or liquid effluents is a critical issue and of a greater concern to the nuclear industry when it comes to the protection of the public and the environment. …”
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Rating Supply Chain Risks Using the Combined Approach of FMEA Optimization and Gray Theory (Case Study: Mashhad Food Industry Units) by Mohsen Shafiei Nikabadi, Leila Helalian

“…According to the level of risk-taking of each, as well as considering preventive measures regarding these risks, to prevent possible irreparable and critical injuries.…”
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Dynamics of REL, RELA and IRF1 transcription factor expression in U937 macrophages after dioxin exposure by E. V. Kashina, D. Y. Oshchepkov, E. V. Antontseva, M. Y. Shamanina, D. P. Furman, V. A. Mordvinov

“…The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR), a ligand- activated transcription factor, participates in a wide range of critical cellular events in response to endogenous signals or xenobiotic chemicals. 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-para-dioxin (TCDD) is one of the AhR ligands with a very high binding affinity for the AhR. …”
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Exploring Synergies: Greenhouse Gas Dynamics, Soil Mechanisms, and Forest Ecosystems for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Environmental Stewardship by Ihsan Muhammad, Xinyu Luo, Imran Khan, Abdullah Ahmed Al‐Ghamdi, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh, Weijun Shen

“…These findings highlight the critical roles of BM, fertilizer use, and PPT patterns in driving GHG dynamics and underscore the potential of forest management strategies, particularly those focused on NSC, to mitigate climate change. …”
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3-bromo-4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-7-methoxy-2H-chromen-2-one inhibits allergic reactions in IgE-mediated RBL-2H3 cells and a passive cutaneous anaphylaxis mouse model by Moonsu Kim, Huiji Kim, Sun Young Moon, Seong-Ah Shin, Minji Kim, Seyeon Choi, Sugeun Gwon, Jun Hyuck Lee, Hyun Ho Park, Chang Sup Lee

“…Abstract Allergic reactions occur when the immune system overreacts to generally harmless substances, leading to both acute and chronic diseases, which can be fatal. Mast cells are critical mediators of allergic reactions as they bind allergens and trigger the release of inflammatory mediators. …”
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Progress Analysis and Development Prospects of Soil Ecological and Environmental Effects of Interlayer Construction by JIA Zhenjiang, WU Yangyang, LI Wangcheng, MA Dongxiang, CHEN Jihong, GAO Susu, NIU Xiaoxiao, XU Tianyuan

“…[Results] Interlayer construction could improve soil structure, nutrient content, ecosystem service functions, and agricultural production efficiency, but the responses process to interlayer mode selection and farmland management measures have shown differences. [Conclusion] The critical scientific problems and future development directions that need to be solved in the process of agricultural development and ecological governance were provided. …”
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A numerical simulation study of hydrogen-air mixture combustion in a closed chamber at low initial pressure by Oleh Tryfonov, Olga Shypul, Vadym Garin, Vitalii Myntiuk, Denys Tkachenko

“…This study aims to develop and validate a numerical model capable of predicting critical combustion parameters, specifically, the pressure and temperature distribution profiles over time, to ensure safe and efficient TEM processing. …”
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Assessing Delayed Collapse Risks in Load-Bearing Reinforced Concrete Walls Exposed to Parametric Fires: A Numerical Investigation by Guergah Cherif, Baghdadi Mohamed, Dimia Mohamed Salah, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Júlio César Costa Campos

“…Traditional prescriptive approaches assume a monotonically increasing temperature, while contemporary performance-based designs incorporate both heating and cooling phases for a more realistic fire resistance assessment. The critical aspect of this research is the modeling of the fire's cooling phase, which, though not commonly practiced in design offices, is essential for evaluating the risk of delayed structural collapse. …”
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Future Trends in Smart Green IoV: Vehicle-to-Everything in the Era of Electric Vehicles by Tasneim Aldhanhani, Anuj Abraham, Wassim Hamidouche, Mostafa Shaaban

“…These technologies address critical challenges such as range anxiety and charging downtime, contributing to a seamless experience for EV users. …”
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Fiber length distribution characterizes the brain network maturation during early school-age by Yanlin Yu, Qing Cai, Longnian Lin, Chu-Chung Huang

“…Our results suggest that the dual process of short- and long-range fiber changes reflects a cost-efficient strategy for optimizing network organization during this critical developmental stage.…”
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Beyond buzzwords: fostering interdisciplinary and collaborative global health research in Germany and beyond by Maeve Cook-Deegan, Kerem Böge, Walter Bruchhausen, Mizeck Chagunda, Medha Chaturvedi, Meral Esen, Johanna Hanefeld, Beate Kampmann, Carsten Köhler, Charlotte Köhler, Francis Osei, Clarissa Prazeres da Costa, Eva Rehfuess, Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan, Nora Anton, on behalf of the GLOHRA Steering Committee**

“…Insights indicate that highly interdisciplinary and diverse governance structures and seed-funding for interdisciplinary and cross-sector research with appropriate review processes represent a critical step for achieving these aims. Additionally, inclusive training sessions and networking events help to bridge disciplinary boundaries, equipping researchers to envision the broader context of their work. …”
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Implementing an environmental DNA/RNA-based approach to non-invasively investigate disease caused by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis by Yajiao Duan, Moonika Haahr Marana, Hannah Malene Jensen, Cyril Henard, Louise von Gersdorff Jørgensen

“…This study provides an insight into the pathogen eNA dynamics where a Ct value of 18–25 of iag52a indicated critical disease outbreak.…”
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Organizational factors impacting the implementation of a digital mental health tool in Alberta's mental health care of youth and young adults by Marianne Barker, Julia Hews-Girard, Karina Pinston, Sarah Daniel, Lauren Volcko, Lia Norman, Emilie Bassi, Katherine Bright, Ian Hickie, Frank Iorfino, Haley LaMonica, Karen Moskovic, Melanie Fersovitch, Jessica Bradley, Leanne Stamp, Jason Gondziola, David Johnson, Gina Dimitropoulos

“…The study highlights a critical need for decision makers and clinical leaders to address organizational factors by integrating training and support, establishing interoperability between digitized and in-person healthcare systems, and leveraging support for MBC and youth-centred care.…”
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Blockchain-Enabled VANET for Smart Solid Waste Management by Muhammad Saad, Maaz Bin Ahmad, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Khalid Khan, Toqeer Mahmood, Muhammad Tariq Mahmood

“…Waste management is a critical issue, especially for developing countries. …”
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Influence of the coefficient of non-uniformity of expansion of clay soil specimen on mechanical characteristics by A. Z. Ter-Martirosyan, G. O. Angelo, L. Yu. Ermoshina, I. A. Bokov

“…The obtained overestimated values of strength characteristics φ, c and underestimated values of deformation characteristics E50 are not critical, however, to increase the accuracy of calculations performed based on the results obtained as a result of in-house processing of laboratory test specimens, the coefficient of uneven expansion b of the specimen should be taken into account.…”
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GagCM9-specific CD8+ T cells expressing limited public TCR clonotypes do not suppress SIV replication in vivo. by Lara Vojnov, Mauricio A Martins, Jorge R Almeida, Zachary Ende, Eva G Rakasz, Matthew R Reynolds, Enrique J Leon, Kim L Weisgrau, Benjamin J Burwitz, Joy M Folkvord, Marlon G Veloso de Santana, Patrícia C Costa Neves, Elizabeth Connick, Pamela J Skinner, Emma Gostick, David H O'Connor, Nancy A Wilson, Myrna C Bonaldo, Ricardo Galler, David A Price, Danny C Douek, David I Watkins

“…Several lines of evidence suggest that HIV/SIV-specific CD8(+) T cells play a critical role in the control of viral replication. …”
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The noninvasive ventilation outcomes score in patients requiring NIV for COPD exacerbation without prior evidence of airflow obstruction by Nicholas D. Lane, Tom M. Hartley, John Steer, Stephen C. Bourke

“…Accurate diagnosis is critical to ensure that acute and long-term treatment is optimised; this study highlights failings in the follow-up of such patients.…”
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C/EBPβ Regulates HIF-1α-Driven Invasion of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Cells by Seung Hee Seo, Ji Hae Lee, Eun Kyung Choi, Seung Bae Rho, Kyungsil Yoon

“…These results indicate that C/EBPβ is a critical regulator for the invasion of NSCLC cells in the hypoxic tumor microenvironment. …”
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Evaluation of the Digital Ventilated Cage® system for circadian phenotyping by Selma Tir, Russell G. Foster, Stuart N. Peirson

“…Abstract The study of circadian rhythms has been critically dependent upon analysing mouse home cage activity, typically employing wheel running activity under different lighting conditions. …”
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PZS‐Net: Incorporating of Frame Sequence and Multi‐Scale Priors for Prostate Zonal Segmentation in Transrectal Ultrasound by Jianguo Ju, Qian Zhang, Pengfei Xu, Tiange Liu, Cheng Li, Ziyu Guan

“…To overcome the limitation, a novel Prostate Zonal Segmentation Network (PZS‐Net), based on U‐Net, which learns critical cross‐frame information and multi‐scale features from sequential frames, is proposed. …”
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