Investigating lightweight recycled brick aggregate concrete incorporating EPS beads: Application to masonry units by Samina Hameed, Syed Asad Ali Gillani, Muhammad Tahir, Rashid Hameed, Safeer Abbas, Moncef L. Nehdi, Muhammad Ahmad

“…Construction and demolition (C&D) waste, including burnt clay bricks and concrete, combined with non-degradable industrial waste such as expanded polystyrene (EPS), presents a significant global disposal challenge. Recycling C&D waste into concrete aggregates offers a sustainable solution, while incorporating EPS in lightweight concrete production supports eco-friendly construction. …”
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The rationale, design of the Assisted reproductive technology cohort nested in a pre-pregnancy family cohort (APP-Cohort) by Wei Xiong, Qinghan Liang, Xiaojie Han, Qiaolu Cheng, Qihang Liu, Xifang Zuo, Huiyu Wang, Huijing He, Guangliang Shan

“…Introduction Infertility has become a major global issue due to the trend of delaying marriage and advanced maternal age. …”
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The Impact of Private Standards on Corporate Social Responsibility Compliance and Rural Workers’ Motivation in Developing Countries: A Study of Mango Farms in Pakistan by Honglei Tang, Zeeshan Rasool, Ahmad Imran Khan, Anum Afzal Khan, Mohsin Ali Khan, Ghulam Ahmad Azaz

“…Pakistan is the fifth largest mango producer in the world and the fourth largest exporter in global mango trade; also, mango is the biggest fruit crop within the country. …”
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A Transfer Learning Method to Generate Synthetic Synoptic Magnetograms by Xiaoyue Li, Valliappan Senthamizh Pavai, Daria Shukhobodskaia, Mark D. Butala, Luciano Rodriguez, Jasmina Magdalenic, Véronique Delouille

“…Abstract Current magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) models largely rely on synoptic magnetograms, such as the ones produced by the Global Oscillation Network Group (GONG). Magnetograms are currently available mostly from the front side of the Sun, which significantly reduces the accuracy of MHD modeling. …”
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Examining The Impact of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Pediatric Orthopedic Cases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ahmadin Yusuf Rizal Susatyo, Nizar Al Rhaazi, Farhan Haidar Fazlur Rahman, Ismail Hadisoebroto Dilogo

“…Background: This study examines the adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric orthopedics globally, including decreased patient admissions. The adverse effects of pandemic on pediatric orthopedic patients and surgeries have not been determined. …”
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Effect of Sodium Azide on Quantitative and Qualitative Stem Traits in the M2 Generation of Ethiopian Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Genotypes by Micheale Yifter Weldemichael, Yemane Tsehaye Baryatsion, Desta Berhe Sbhatu, Girmay Gebresamuel Abraha, Hagos Mohammedseid Juhar, Abraha Birhan Kassa, Fiseha Baraki Sibhatu, Hailay Mehari Gebremedhn, Tesfakiros Semere Gebrelibanos, Mohammed Mebrahtu Mossa, Mullubrhan Mekonen Gebru, Birhanu Kahsay Meresa, Medhin Teklay, Birhanu Debesay Berhe, Haftay Abadi Gebru

“…The emerging oilseed crop Sesamum indicum, also known as the queen of oilseeds, is being grown globally for its oil content for medicinal and nutritional values. …”
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Identification of Potential Biomarkers and Immune Features of Sepsis Using Bioinformatics Analysis by Fang-Chen Gong, Ran Ji, Yu-Ming Wang, Zhi-Tao Yang, Ying Chen, En-Qiang Mao, Er-Zhen Chen

“…Sepsis remains a major global concern and is associated with high mortality and morbidity despite improvements in its management. …”
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The role and mechanism of HMGB1-mediated Notch1/Hes-1 pathway in anxiety and depression-like behaviors in mice with chronic rhinosinusitis by Fangwei Zhou, Yiting Jiang, Yangsong Li, Jianyao Li, Tian Zhang, Guodong Yu

“…Abstract Background Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a global health issue, with some patients experiencing anxiety and depression-like symptoms. …”
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In Vitro Bioaccessibility of Edible Seaweed Proteins from the Chilean Coast and Proteins from the Novel Seaweed-Derived Mycoprotein by Catalina Landeta-Salgado, Javiera Munizaga, María Paz González-Troncoso, Anamaría Daza-Sanchez, Irene Martínez, María Elena Lienqueo

“…Seaweed biomass is globally underutilized as a source of proteins despite its nutritional potential, with much of its use focused on hydrocolloid extraction. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variability of Hot Days in Association with the Large-Scale Atmospheric Drivers over Vietnam by Chinh Ta Huu, Tan Phan Van, Khiem Mai Van, Thang Vu Van, Lam Hoang Phuc, Worapong Lohpaisankrit, Quoc Bao Pham, Trinh Trong Nguyen, Phong Nguyen Thanh

“…The severe heatwaves and hot spells in Vietnam were observed more frequently in intensity and duration due to global warming and climate change impacts. The hot days and extreme summer events make the weather harsh and significantly affect human health and the environment. …”
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Effectiveness of acid-tolerant antagonist-based biofungicide in the control of basal stem rot disease caused by ganoderma in oil palm seedlings on peat soil by Supriyanto, Sulistyowati Henny, Arifin Nur, Ruliyansyah Agus, Haris Ramadahan Tris

“…As the world’s largest palm oil producer, Indonesia has always been associated with global warming because most of its plantation areas are on peatlands and their management is considered not environmentally friendly. …”
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Comparative evaluation of funduscopy, PCR and serology in the diagnosis of ocular toxoplasmosis at ECWA Eye Hospital, Kano by Biodun Bintu Adebakin, Mayor Orezime Atima, Ugbede Idakwo, Jamilu Abubakar Bala, Alhasan Sharif Abdullahi, Auwal Bello Muhammad, Jah Douglas Pam, Emeka John Dingwoke, Florence Olufunke Darda

“…Objective Ocular toxoplasmosis, caused by Toxoplasma gondii, is a significant cause of posterior uveitis and vision impairment globally. Accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent retinal damage and optimise treatment. …”
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Challenges of community participation in health emergency and disaster risk management in an Iranian context: a qualitative study by Mohammad Azim Mahmodi, Mehrdad Farrokhi, Seyyed Mohammad Reza Hosseini, Mehdi Najafi, Mohammad Esmaeel Motlagh, Hamid Reza Khankeh

“…BackgroundDisasters are considered one of the major threats to the health of communities. Given the global spread of disasters, there has been a renewed emphasis in recent years on using community participation approaches in disaster risk management. …”
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SEC61 translocon gamma subunit is correlated with glycolytic activity, epithelial mesenchymal transition and the immune suppressive phenotyp... by Zhou Changshuai, Cui Huanhuan, Yang Yuechao, Chen Lei, Feng Mingtao, Gao Yang, Li Deheng, Li Liangdong, Chen Xin, Li Xiaoqiu, Cao Yiqun

“…Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) remains a predominant cause of cancer-related mortality globally, underscoring the urgency for targeted therapeutic strategies. …”
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Storm‐Time Modeling of the African Regional Ionospheric Total Electron Content Using Artificial Neural Networks by Daniel Okoh, John Bosco Habarulema, Babatunde Rabiu, Gopi Seemala, Joshua Benjamin Wisdom, Joseph Olwendo, Olivier Obrou, Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba

“…The storm criterion used was |Dst| ≥ 50 nT and Kp ≥ 4. We have utilized Global Positioning System (GPS) observations from 2000 to 2018 from about 252 receivers over the African continent and surroundings within spatial coverage of 40°S–40°N latitude and 25°W–60°E longitude. …”
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Comparative growth kinetics and drug susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis lineages prevalent in Ethiopia: implications for tuberculosis treatment and management by Tesfaye Gebreyohannis Hailemariam, Tesfaye Gebreyohannis Hailemariam, Melaku Tilahun, Abay Atnafu, Tesfaye Gelanew, Tewodros Tariku Gebresilase, Mekdes Alemu Tola, Abaysew Ayele, Shewki Moga Siraj, Workineh Shibeshi, Kidist Bobosha, Liya Wassie, Yonas Hirutu, Ephrem Engidawork

“…Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, with treatment outcomes influenced by the genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) strains. …”
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Evaluating Radio Occultation (RO) Constellation Designs Using Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) for Ionospheric Specification by Nicholas Dietrich, Tomoko Matsuo, Chi‐Yen Lin, Brandon diLorenzo, Charles Chien‐Hung Lin, Tzu‐Wei Fang

“…Abstract Low Earth orbit (LEO) radio occultation|radio occultations (RO) constellations can provide global electron density profiles (EDPs) to better specify and forecast the ionosphere‐thermosphere (I‐T) system. …”
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Study on the Therapeutic Effects of Bisdemethoxycurcumin on a Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy Mouse Model Established via Chronic Treatment With Five Vascular Risk Factors by Shudong Lin, Guanghua Zhu, Juan Xie, Xuanwei Wen, Limin Deng, Sijing Li, Guozhi Liu, Feiyan Wang, Shuangxi Chen, Zijian Xiao

“…Currently, there is a global shortage of safe and effective treatments for this condition. …”
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Revealing speckle obscured living human retinal cells with artificial intelligence assisted adaptive optics optical coherence tomography by Vineeta Das, Furu Zhang, Andrew J. Bower, Joanne Li, Tao Liu, Nancy Aguilera, Bruno Alvisio, Zhuolin Liu, Daniel X. Hammer, Johnny Tam

“…The combination of two parallel discriminators in P-GAN provides additional feedback to the generator to more faithfully recover both local and global cellular structures. Imaging data from 8 eyes of 7 participants were used in this study. …”
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Don’t mind the gap: reframing the Perren strain rule for fracture healing using insights from virtual mechanical testing by Maham Tanveer, Karina Klein, Brigitte von Rechenberg, Salim Darwiche, Hannah L. Dailey

“…High gap strain appears to be a transient local limiter of osteogenesis, not a global inhibitor of secondary fracture repair. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2025;14(1):5–15.…”
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