Identification of the Pathogens and Laboratory Bioactivity Determination of the Rot Disease of Kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) by Yanling Ren, Tao Wang, Jian Tang, Yingjie Jiang, Yaxin Huang, Chengping Zhang, Jing Peng, Juan Wang, Shanshan Wang, Jing Wang

“…In this study, the rotten fruits of kiwifruit (Cultivar “Jinyan”) were collected from Pujiang city (Sichuan province), Xixia city, (Henan province), Zhouzhi (Shaanxi province), Meixian city (Shaanxi province), and Bijie (Guizhou province), China, and the pathogenic fungi were identified by isolation and purification, pathogenicity test, morphological characteristics, and analysis of ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacer (rDNA-ITS) sequences. The results showed that the pathogenic fungi of kiwifruit rot disease were Botryosphaeria dothidea and Dothiorella gregaria. …”
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Investigating the Impact of Training Program on Generative AI Applications in Improving University Teaching by Mashael Awadh Al-Saiari, Yusra Mohammed Al-Mughairiyah, Basmah Nasser Al-Mashaikhiya, Badri Abdulhakim Mudhsh

“…The study suggested providing specialized training programs focusing on generative AI applications, implementing educational programs dedicated to generative AI, and strengthening international collaboration in this domain. Based on the findings, the study provided suggestions and recommendations to address the impact of the training program on the use of generative AI applications for developing teaching methods among Omani lectures and beyond. …”
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Eligibility Criteria for Ferric Carboxymaltose in Women with Iron Deficiency in Obstetrics: An Algerian Expert Consensus by Rachida Aouameur, Hafida Bendaoud, Ouafa Guellati, Amel Dammene-Debbih, Manar Lahmar, Nacera Benmouhoub, Zahra Farah, Hichem Makhloufi, Issam Frigaa, Fadela Madaci, Lamine Mahi

“…RESULTS: The panel reached a consensus on serum ferritin cutoff levels, key diagnostic parameters for IDA, the role of C-reactive protein in IDA screening, and the need for harmonization with international guidelines. They also discussed the treatment of ID/IDA, including nutritional well-being, oral and IV iron therapy, and the indication of transfusion. …”
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A dimension reduction assisted credit scoring method for big data with categorical features by Tatjana Miljkovic, Pei Wang

“…Despite continuing efforts, the majority of existing credit scoring models still include some judgment-based assumptions that are sometimes supported by the significant findings of previous studies but are not validated using the institution’s internal data. We argue that current studies related to the development of credit scoring models have largely ignored recent developments in statistical methods for sufficient dimension reduction. …”
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Relationship between insertions of the tibialis anterior and peroneus longus and first tarsometatarsal joint degeneration by Kodai Sakamoto, Mutsuaki Edama, Tomoki Hirai, Hirotake Yokota, Ryo Hirabayashi, Chie Sekine, Tomonobu Ishigaki, Makoto Komiya, Taku Toriumi, Ikuo Kageyama

“…The severity of articular cartilage degeneration was assessed in five stages using the International Cartilage Repair Society scale. Results No significant difference in severity of articular cartilage degeneration was evident among types of TAT and PLT. …”
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Rational Foundations of National Self-Organization in the Constitutional Law of the Islamic Republic of Iran by Ali Abolfazli

“…Given that human nature tends toward domination and despotism, and power facilitates this tendency, measures must be taken to prevent despotism and control power through internal and external tools. Additionally, freedom, coupled with human responsibility and its manifestation in social life, will be organized based on this principle.…”
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Biography of Prof. Dr. Albert Eckstein and His Studies in Türkiye by Turhan ADA

“…Objective: The aim of the article is to contribute to the international academic literature within the scope of Web of Science with a comprehensive article that complies with academic criteria on Prof. …”
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The Influence of Gibberellins and Smoke Water as a Stimulant for Germination and Vegetative Growth of Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L. M. Perry by W. Muslihatin, R. P. D. Wahyudi, M. Iqbal, T. B. Saputro and T. Nurhidayati

“…Clove or cengkeh (Syzygium aromaticum) is one of Indonesia’s commodities with high domestic and international potential, considering that this plant is used as raw material for the cigarette industry. …”
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Geographical prevalence and risk factors for pterygium: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zhe Yuan, Lei Liu, Jingyang Wu, Desheng Huang, Jin Geng

“…Objective Pterygium is considered to be a proliferative overgrowth of bulbar conjunctiva that can induce significant astigmatism and cause visual impairment; this is the first meta-analysis to investigate the pooled prevalence and risk factors for pterygium in the global world.Design A systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based studies.Setting International.Participants A total of 20 studies with 900 545 samples were included.Primary outcome measure The pooled prevalence and risk factors for pterygium.Results 20 studies were included. …”
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Shaping the future: Satryo Brodjonegoro’s blueprint for education in Indonesia by Abdullah Helmy, Brian Fairman, S. Suparto, Adam Voak, Hurriyet Babacan

“…This paper also contextualises his work within global trends in Higher Education reform, exploring how his leadership aligns with international best practices and contributes to the broader discourse on education and technological advancement in developing economies. …”
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Multimodality Imaging of Endothelial Progenitor Cells with a Novel Multifunctional Probe Featuring Positive Magnetic Resonance Contrast and Near-Infrared Fluorescence by Shenghong Ju, Yiru Qiu, Cong Li, Gao-Jun Teng, Yicheng Ni

“…Fluorescence microscopy of live cells indicated rapid cellular uptake of Conjugate 1 into EPCs in 15 minutes, and flow cytometry studies demonstrated the time-dependent internalization of Conjugate 1 with maximum uptake 48 hours after the treatment. …”
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EFFECTS OF ULTRASONIC IMPАСT TREATMENT ON MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF S355 STEEL by GAO LiQiang, ZHANG DeChuan, GU BangPing, ZHANG Heng

“…A comprehensive analysis suggests that post ultrasonic impact treatment, the material's internal dislocation density increases, and grain refinement occurs, serving as pivotal factors in the release of residual tensile stresses and the enhancement of tensile performance. …”
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Morpho-phylogenetic evidence reveals novel hyphomycetous fungi on medicinal plants in Southwestern China by Hong-Zhi Du, Ning-Guo Liu, Na Wu, Ratchadawan Cheewangkoon, Jian-Kui Liu

“…These taxa were characterised and identified based on morphological and culture characteristics, coupled with phylogenetic analyses of combined sequences of calmodulin (cmdA), the internal transcribed spacer region of ribosomal DNA (ITS), nuclear large subunit ribosomal DNA (LSU), RNA polymerase second-largest subunit (rpb2), the translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1-α), and β-tubulin (tub2). …”
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Design and Motion Simulation of the Drive Mechanism of Oil-immersed Transformer Spherical Detection Robots by Zhou Jiajun, Wu Binghui, Ji Dongmei, Deng Yangtai

“…The results show that in the face of different task environments, the swing length can be changed according to the demand to control the fluctuation amplitude and forward speed of the spherical robot, so that the fluctuation amplitude and forward speed of the robot are within the tolerance range of the internal instrument, and the fault detection is better carried out in the narrow area of the oil-immersed transformer, which provides a basis for the development of the experimental prototype of the spherical detection robot of the oil-immersed transformer later.…”
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The hindi version of mcgill pain questionnaire: A cross-cultural adaptation study in rheumatoid arthritis by Riddhi A Shroff, Twinkle Y Dabholkar

“…Results: The Hindi version of the LF-MPQ demonstrated high levels of internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha range: 0.74–0.80) and reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient range: 0.76–0.84). …”
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“NEW PERIPHERY” AS A FACTOR FOR STRENGTHENING THE POSITIONS OF ISRAEL IN THE MIDDLE EAST by Y. I. Kostenko

“…This periphery strategy had been internalized to some extent in Israel's strategic thinking and it began to reappear after 2010, following a new era of Arab revolution. …”
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Review and Criticism of From Secular Science to Religious Science by Khosrow Bagheri Noaparast

“…Using the methods of internal and external critique, this article argues that in spite of the author’s attention to the relationship between science and metaphysics, he has not been successful in the exploration of this relationship. …”
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Understanding Global Defense Budgeting Dynamics: A Systematic Literature Review on Economic and Geopolitical Factors by Muchamad Bachtiar, Irdam Ahmad, Zainal Abidin Sahabuddin, Trismadi

“…Purpose: This study aims to analyze the intricate factors shaping military expenditures globally, with a focus on understanding the role of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, geopolitical tensions, and international political dynamics. Design/methodology/approach: The research employs a systematic literature review (SLR) guided by the PRISMA protocol to synthesize insights from existing studies. …”
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Explaining geopolitical components affecting the strategic linkages of countries Case Study: Iran and Iraq

“…The results of the study show that the components of the internal environment (economic, socio-cultural components, geographic and political components, security and geopolitics), the regional external environment and, ultimately, the global environment have affected the quality and quantity of the strategic linkage of Baghdad-Tehran. …”
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Insights into <i>Solea senegalensis</i> Reproduction Through Gonadal Tissue Methylation Analysis and Transcriptomic Integration by Daniel Ramírez, Marco Anaya-Romero, María Esther Rodríguez, Alberto Arias-Pérez, Robert Mukiibi, Helena D’Cotta, Diego Robledo, Laureana Rebordinos

“…Fish exhibit diverse mechanisms of sex differentiation and determination, shaped by both external and internal influences, often regulated by distinct DNA methylation patterns responding to environmental changes. …”
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