Extinction studies in focus: Reflections on photography at a time of ecological decline by Kate Simpson, Sarah Oakes, Aureja Stirbyte, Katie Prosser, Timothy M. Brown, Jonathan David Roberts, Amy J. Bartlett

“…We consider how photography, as a form of praxis, can generate new forms of knowledge surrounding extinction: its meanings, representations, and legacies, particularly through visual representation. …”
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Frozen Weights as Prior for Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning by Xiaolong Ma, Peishun Liu, Haojie Gao, Zikang Yan, Ningning Ma, Wenqiang Liu, Xuefang Wang, Ruichun Tang

“…In order to delve into how to more effectively harness the weights of pre-trained models during the fine-tuning process to fully acquire new knowledge, we propose a novel parameter-efficient approach, which reuses the Frozen Weights as a prior (FoWA). …”
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Programmed neurite degeneration in human central nervous system neurons driven by changes in NAD+ metabolism by Markus Brüll, Selina Multrus, Michael Schäfer, Ivana Celardo, Christiaan Karreman, Marcel Leist

“…Thus CNS-type ND was tightly linked to neurite metabolism in multiple experimental setups. Based on this knowledge, several new strategies for treating neurodegenerative diseases can be envisaged.…”
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Mortal consequences of a cooperative action between Takotsubo syndrome and increased intracranial pressure by Gennaro Alfano, Deasy Ciervo, Teresa Migliore, Antonia Sorbo, Manuela Ariello, Andrea Vitale, Mikko O. Laukkanen, Salvatore Del Gaudio

“…The diagnosis was Takotsubo syndrome enforced by gliomatosis cerebri and COPD. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case in which the cardiac dysfunction of the patient is associated with gliomatosis cerebri‐derived hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure that together with COPD may have enhanced the negative clinical outcome.…”
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Anthracophyllum sontraense (Omphalotaceae, Agaricales), A New Species from Danang, Vietnam by Trung Thanh Nguyen, Hanh Hong Do, Toan Nguyen-Sy, Uyen Thi Diem Huynh, Nguyen Thi Lam Hai, Thi Thanh Tam Phan, Thi Thu Hoai Nguyen, Do Tan Khang, Phu Thi Tran

“…Basidiospores broadly ovoid to subglobose, 6–7 × 5.5–6 µm. To our knowledge, this is the first record of Anthracophyllum fungus in Vietnam.…”
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The relationship of thinking styles and academic performance of students by O. A. Khalifaeva, N. Yu. Kolenkova, I. Yu. Tyurina, A. G. Fadina

“…The materials of the publication are of practical importance for teachers and students, as the study of the stylistic peculiarities of the individuality of students directly contributes to the effectiveness of the process of skills and knowledge development.…”
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Medicinal plants as alternatives for the management of hypertension and diabetes in Nigeria: Analysis of the structured interview of Nigerian patients by Rosemary A. Sylver-Francis, Olavi Pelkonen

“…Conclusion: This study forms the basis of a future survey to be conducted on Nigerian doctors, to ascertain their views on traditional/alternative medicine and its possible integration into the national healthcare system. The empirical knowledge of this study encourages more research in the search of the pharmacologically effective medicinal plants for the better health management of the Nigerian people.…”
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Quantitative Approach for Determining Reproductive Life‐History Strategies of Parasitic Plants: A Case Study in Balanophora by Trevor Padgett, Huei‐Jiun Su, Shu‐Hui Wu, Li‐yen Huang, Yiching Lin

“…Ecologically important in their native ecosystems, these typically cryptic plants remain understudied and fundamental knowledge of the biology, ecology, and evolution of most species is lacking. …”
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Response mechanism of heat-sensitive neurons under combined noise stimulation by Yunhai Wang, Guodong Huang, Rui Zhu, Shu Zhou, Yuan Chai

“…While previous research has focused on modeling neural responses to stimuli, the specific mechanisms by which heat-sensitive neurons respond to external temperature changes remain unclear. This gap in knowledge is particularly relevant, as identifying how these neurons react to diverse stimuli can provide insight into sensory deficits linked to congenital analgesia. …”
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Detecting tropical freshly-opened swidden fields using a combined algorithm of continuous change detection and support vector machine by Ningsang Jiang, Peng Li, Zhiming Feng

“…The development of data-, information-, and knowledge-based algorithms for monitoring swidden agriculture requires integration of multi-dimensional features. …”
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The Association of Health Literacy with High-Quality Home Blood Pressure Monitoring for Hypertensive Patients in Outpatient Settings by Sau Nga Fu, Man Chi Dao, Carlos King Ho Wong, Bernard Man Yung Cheung

“…The interventional studies showed that increasing professional-patient contact time could improve patients’ knowledge, efficacy, and quality of HBPM. Conclusion. …”
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Oral Hygiene Practices and Associated Factors among Patients Visiting Private Dental Clinics at Hawassa City, Southern Ethiopia, 2018 by Desalegn Humna Beyene, Bereket Beyene Shashamo, Lankamo Ena Digesa, Eshetu Zerihun Tariku

“…Male (AOR: 1.63, 95% CI: (1.053, 2.523)), rural residence (AOR: 3.79, 95% CI: (1.724, 8.317)), and poor knowledge about oral hygiene (AOR: 2.38, 95% CI: (1.402, 4.024)) were independently associated to poor oral hygienic practice. …”
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An Observer-Based Event Triggered Mechanism for the Detection and Mitigation of FDI Attacks in Deep Brain Stimulation Systems by Ping Yu, Ding Yang, Khalid A. Alattas, Ardashir Mohammadzadeh, Afef Fekih

“…In this paper, an event triggered adaptive defense mechanism is designed to mitigate the effect of FDI attacks in the DBS system. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first work focusing on the design of defense mechanisms against cybersecurity threats directed toward deep brain stimulation systems. …”
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Regenerative viticulture and climate change resilience by Flora O'Brien, Alistair Nesbitt, Rebecca Sykes, Belinda Kemp

“…The purpose of this review was to evaluate the literature concerning individual, yet often interconnected components of, and approaches to RV, including soil management, cover crops, weeds, pests and diseases, and livestock integration, to establish current knowledge and inform future research opportunities. …”
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Sediment flow connectivity index data for the Apulia region (Italy): An open-source geodatabase and the innovative CONNECTOSED WebGIS platformZenodo by Alok Kushabaha, Domenico Capolongo, Giovanni Scicchitano, Floriana Rizzo, Marina Zingaro

“…This integration allows users to combine various forms of environmental data, a capability that is vital for enhancing scientific knowledge, supporting the development of insights, and fostering more informed, evidence-based decision-making in land use planning, conservation efforts, and sustainability initiatives.…”
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The role of financial technology and entrepreneurial finance practices in funding small and medium-sized enterprises by Piotr Łasak

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Nurses' Attitudes Toward Family Importance in Nursing Care and Its Influencing Factors: A Cross‐Sectional Study by Cristina Alfaro‐Diaz, Ana Canga‐Armayor, Navidad Canga‐Armayor, María Pueyo‐Garrigues, Nuria Esandi

“…Conclusion This study offers valuable knowledge for understanding the attitudes of nurses toward family involvement in nursing care. …”
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Unleashing the power of internet of things and blockchain: A comprehensive analysis and future directions by Abderahman Rejeb, Karim Rejeb, Andrea Appolloni, Sandeep Jagtap, Mohammad Iranmanesh, Salem Alghamdi, Yaser Alhasawi, Yasanur Kayikci

“…Meanwhile, the less frequently discussed topics include access control and management in blockchain-based IoT systems and energy efficiency in wireless sensor networks using blockchain and IoT. To the best of our knowledge, this paper is the first to apply LDA in the context of IoT and blockchain research, providing unique perspectives on the existing literature. …”
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Empowerment of volunteer nursing service providers during disasters: A qualitative study by Mostafa Roshanravan, Shandiz Moslehi, Hesam Seyedin

“…Extracted themes include Infrastructure Initiatives, Effective management, Research development and knowledge management, Cultural Action Measures, Policymaking and legal affairs, Individual Competency Areas. …”
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Determining anatomically-safe corridors for placement of lateral mass screws in the first cervical vertebra of the Emirati population – a CT study by Dineshwary Suresh, Nerissa Naidoo, Rashid AlSharhan, Usama Al Bastaki, Jeyaseelan Lakshmanan, Baylis Vivek Joseph, Ivan James Prithishkumar

“…The mean critical width was 7.6 mm in males and 6.8 mm in females which would safely permit screws of width 4.0 mm. Pre-operative knowledge of the above dimensions would help in greater precision, minimizing the risk of injury to neurovascular structures in the vicinity of C1 lateral mass.…”
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