Energy-efficient unequal multi-level clustering for underwater wireless sensor networks by Sathish Kumar, Ravikumar Chinthaginjala, Shafiq Ahmad, Taehoon Kim

“…When compared to more traditional approaches, the findings reveal that EEUMC greatly increases network longevity and data transmission rates. Furthermore, the scheme is robust in the sense that it can withstand changing network conditions while still ensuring a balanced consumption of energy across all nodes.…”
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Molecular Xenomonitoring (MX) allows real-time surveillance of West Nile and Usutu virus in mosquito populations. by Clément Bigeard, Laura Pezzi, Raphaelle Klitting, Nazli Ayhan, Grégory L'Ambert, Nicolas Gomez, Géraldine Piorkowski, Rayane Amaral, Guillaume André Durand, Agathe M G Colmant, Cynthia Giraud, Katia Ramiara, Camille Migné, Gilda Grard, Thierry Touzet, Stéphan Zientara, Rémi Charrel, Gaëlle Gonzalez, Alexandre Duvignaud, Denis Malvy, Xavier de Lamballerie, Albin Fontaine

“…Additionally, MX extends the longevity of trapped mosquitoes, enhancing virus detection and simplifying logistics, and is easy to implement without requiring specialized skills. …”
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Influence of Silane‐Treated Jute/Kenaf Fibers on the Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications: Optimization Using RSM and ANN Approaches by R. Saravanan, S. Jothi Arunachalam, T. Sathish, Jayant Giri, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah

“…This optimized composite formulation holds promise for use in biomedical applications requiring high mechanical strength and durability, such as in prosthetic materials and orthopedic implants, where enhanced flexural strength and hardness are critical for longevity and performance.…”
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Fluorinated molecular diamond improved polymer electrolytes enable stable cycling with high capacity of all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries by Mengbing Zhuang, Yuan Liao, Junshuai Liang, Yixiao Deng, Jin-Cheng Zheng, Hao Yan, Tinglu Song, Yang Dai

“…The interfacial incompatibility of the poly (ethylene oxide)-based electrolytes hinder the longevity and further practice of all-solid-state batteries. …”
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An Update on Anti-COVID-19 Vaccines and the Challenges to Protect Against New SARS-CoV-2 Variants by Fábio Mambelli, Ana Carolina V. S. C. de Araujo, Jéssica P. Farias, Kivia Q. de Andrade, Luis C. S. Ferreira, Paola Minoprio, Luciana C. C. Leite, Sergio C. Oliveira

“…Given the impact of the pandemic, the continuous changes of the virus, and present vaccine technologies, this review analyzes how, so far, we have met the challenge posed by the emergence of new variants and discusses how next-generation pan-coronavirus vaccines, with enhanced longevity and breadth of immune responses, may be tackled with alternative administration routes and antigen delivery platforms. …”
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Telomere length varies with sex, hatching rank and year of birth in the Little Owl, Athene noctua by Criscuolo, François, Fache, Inès, Scaar, Bertrand, Zahn, Sandrine, Bleu, Josefa

“…In numerous taxa, telomeres shorten with age and telomere length (TL) is positively correlated with longevity. Moreover, TL is also affected by environmental stressors and/or resource-demanding situations particularly during early-life. …”
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Examining the Application of Information and Communication Technology in Records Management at Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. by Kyoshabire, Fortunate

“…Both interviews and questionnaires were used to collect data from respondents and findings indicate that electronic health records as one of the types of ICT used in records management in that it implementation leads to improved administration processes, streamlined workflows, and better decision-making, some respondents mentioned that changes in software and hardware in that one of the greatest issues facing the longevity of digital collections in developing countries is not only the storage media deterioration, some respondents mentioned that inadequate funding digital projects in that digitization of records requires enormous funding due to frequent hardware and software upgrades, and increasing cost of subscription to electronic databases. …”
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Investigating the Performance of Epoxy Concentrations in the Self-Healing of Concrete. by Manzi, Evans Evalist

“…In recent years, the concept of self-healing concrete has gained traction as a potential solution to mitigate the impact of cracks and enhance the longevity of structures. Self-healing concrete by using bacteria as a healing agent had gained interest among researchers. …”
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Effect of Games and Sports on Academic Performance of Pupils in Primary Schools of Kigarama Sub-County Sheema District. by Arinaitwe, Daltone

“…Studies of these physical activities in man have shown they are cardinal to his physical health intellectual development, talent building, social relations, positive use of leisure time, and longevity of life. They are also therapeutical to some illnesses and diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, stress, stroke, kyphosis, and lordosis among others, all of which would reduce national medical bills. …”
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The changing landscape of antimicrobial resistance and use in South Africa: The need for access to new antibiotics: A position paper by H Finlayson, V Chibabhai, P Jeena, S Kolman, W Lowman, T C Manzini, T Nana, J Nuttall, A Parker, P Skosana, V Ueckermann, A Wise

“…We propose the responsible introduction of these new antibiotics with both administrative and clinical oversight in order to preserve the longevity of these precious antibiotics. …”
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Endothelial Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Target TLR4 via miRNA-326-3p to Regulate Skin Fibroblasts Senescence by Xinni Yang, Jiyong Tan, Jiqing Shen, Xin Zhang, Gaoxiang Huang, Xiaoxue Su, Jing Li

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A data-driven intelligent fault diagnosis framework for permanent magnet in PMSM by Huizhen Wang, Lei Wang, QiYa Wu, Haoying Pei, Lijun Diao

“…This approach offers a cost-effective and intelligent maintenance solution, enhancing the reliability and longevity of PMSM systems.…”
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A specific role of village doctors in reducing disparities: a quantile regression analysis of end-of-life medical care by Yuan Fang, Shih-Ting Huang, Chengrui Xiao

“…Methods The analysis is based on the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), which has national representativeness and contains information about the oldest old at an average age of 80 in China, with available information from 2002 to 2019. …”
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The influence of selected financial factors on the survival of SMES in V4 countries by Zdenko Metzker, Roman Hlawiczka, Irma Tabaku, Ho Thanh Tung

“…Additionally, the study assesses how a positive evaluation of a company’s financial performance correlates with its overall longevity in the business landscape.Results indicate that financial management significantly influences SME stability in the medium term. …”
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Optimization of Conditions for Expression of Dengue Serotype 2 EDIII Protein in <i>Escherichia coli</i> and Immune Responses of Adjuvant-Free EDIII Ferritin Nanoparticles Against D... by M.S.B.W.T.M. Nipuna Sudaraka Tennakoon, Kyoung-Ho Lee, Hye-Mi Lee, Jae-Yeon Park, Hyun-Jin Shin

“…Furthermore, EDIII ferritin produced a neutralizing titer of 1:68, whereas EDIII protein produced an average titer of 1:16, which is the serum dilution that inhibited 90% of the viruses. The longevity of the immune responses was analyzed using the serum obtained 2 months after the final immunization, and the results confirmed that EDIII ferritin induced constant immunity throughout the period.…”
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Association between weight-adjusted waist index and cognitive impairment in Chinese older men: a 7-year longitudinal study by Jie Lin, Hongchen Shen, Wenjuan Yang, Guojun Zhang, Jie Sun, Wenqin Shen, Li Huang, Huajian Chen

“…This study aims to investigate the association between WWI and cognitive function in older Chinese men.MethodsData from the 2011–2018 China Longitudinal Health and Longevity Survey (CLHLS) were used in this study. WWI and cognitive function were examined in both linear and non-linear situations using Kaplan–Meier survival curves, multivariate Cox regression models, and restricted cubic spline (RCS) regression.ResultsThis study included 1,392 older Chinese men aged 65 years and over for whom complete data were available. …”
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Sustainability and livestock: a doable combination by Antonella Chiariotti

“…The buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), represented by a total of 204 million head (3.9 % increase in the last ten years), could play a strategic role due to its peculiar characteristics: the high ability to convert fiber into energy, the longevity, and the adaptation in extreme areas with cold or hot-humid climate where other ruminants cannot thrive. …”
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Variations in the performance, fruit shelf life, and mineral compositions of two varieties of pepper (Capsicum chinense ) grown under different soil amendments and seasons by Christopher Aboyeji, Aruna Adekiya, John Afolayan, Faith Okunlola, Barnabas Akaazua, Nifemi Adesola

“…Purpose: A study was carried out during the 2021 dry season and 2022 rainy season to evaluate the differences in the performance, fruit longevity, mineral, and vitamin C compositions of two varieties of pepper (Capsicum chinense) cultivated using different organic amendments and inorganic fertilizer as a check. …”
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Benefit from regular versus leakage-related exchange of voice prostheses in patients post-laryngectomy considering complication rates and patient satisfaction feedback—a randomized... by Michał Żurek, Małgorzata Czesak, Daniel Majszyk, Anna Rzepakowska

“…The analysis of factors predisposing patients to leakage failure revealed that treatment schemes, concomitant diseases, dental conditions, and diet or alcohol consumption significantly affect the longevity of voice prostheses. The relative and absolute risks (RRR and ARR) of complications in the REA group were reduced by 69.39% and 13.88%, respectively. …”
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Association of hypertension and plant-based dietary patterns on cognitive impairment: a nationwide cohort study in China by Fang Liang, Jialin Fu, Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy, Yechuang Wang, Kai Ding, Jing Zeng, Justin B Moore, Rui Li

“…We analyzed 4485 elderly individuals with normal cognition at baseline from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (2011−2018). Cognitive function was assessed by the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE), and cognitive impairment was defined as an MMSE score below 18 points. …”
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