An Embedding-Based Semantic Analysis Approach: A Preliminary Study on Redundancy Detection in Psychological Concepts Operationalized by Scales by Zhen Huang, Yitian Long, Kaiping Peng, Song Tong

“…This study introduces an Embedding-based Semantic Analysis Approach (ESAA) for detecting redundancy in psychological concepts, which are operationalized through their respective scales, using natural language processing techniques. The ESAA utilizes OpenAI’s text-embedding-3-large model to generate high-dimensional semantic vectors (i.e., embeddings) of scale items and applies hierarchical clustering to group semantically similar items, revealing potential redundancy. …”
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Nanogels Containing Foeniculum vulgare Mill. and Mentha piperita L. Essential Oils: Mosquitoes’ Repellent Activity and Antibacterial Effect by Alireza Sanei-Dehkordi, Abbas Abdollahi, Mojdeh Safari, Farnaz Karami, Ghazal Ghaznavi, Mahmoud Osanloo

“…Moreover, the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus after treatment with 5000 µg/mL of nanogel containing M. piperita essential oil was reduced by 100 and 65%, respectively. Considering natural constituents, a straightforward preparation method, and high efficacy, the nanogel containing M. piperita essential oil could be introduced for further investigation against other mosquitoes and bacterial species.…”
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Analysis and Optimization of the Spatial Patterns of Commercial Service Facilities Based on Multisource Spatiotemporal Data and Graph Neural Networks: A Case Study of Beijing, Chin... by Yihang Xiao, Cunzhi Li, Zhiwu Zhou, Dongyang Hou, Xiaoguang Zhou

“…This paper utilizes multisource spatiotemporal data, employing geographic spatial analysis methods and graph neural network models to explore the spatial structure of commercial service facilities in Beijing and their relationships with population density and land use, thereby achieving a detailed classification of the commercial service patterns at the natural neighborhood scale. The research findings indicate a significant association between commercial service facilities and population, as well as land use, with a strong spatial heterogeneity. …”
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Propriedades funcionais e tecnológicas da beterraba: um levantamento bibliográfico by Thaís Regina de Castro Pereira, Lévison da Costa Cipriano, Bruno Soares Toledo, Thiago Monteiro de Azevedo, Sergio Borges Mano, Erick Almeida Esmerino, Eliane Teixeira Marsico

“…Estas substâncias podem ser classificadas como betaxantinas e betacianinas e apresentam tanto função como corante natural, como propriedades antioxidantes, com potencialidades verificadas através de ensaios in vivo e in vitro. …”
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Lightweight Photo-Response Non-Uniformity Fingerprint Extraction Algorithm Based on an Invertible Denoising Network by Zihang Yuan, Yanhui Xiao, Huawei Tian

“…During the PRNU fingerprint extraction, it is very important for source camera identification to estimate the natural noise from real-world images. Most existing deep learning-based neural networks have a large number of model parameters, and they may not be practical in realistic scenarios such as deploying the model on small devices like smartphones and remote forensics equipment. …”
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Cosmotechnologies of Community and Collaboration in Vandana Singh’s Speculative Architectures by Joel P.W. Letkemann

“… Yuk Hui, referring both to climate change and its accompanying social upheavals, writes that ‘to confront the crisis that is before us’, humans will have to rethink the idea of technological universality and how it constructs our relationship to each other and to the natural world. For architects, this means considering how much architecture today is constrained by a singular technological paradigm, and how architects can think the many technologies of architecture differently. …”
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Green finance as a tool to stimulate investments in environmentally sustainable projects by U. S. Karimov

“…The largest number of   questions is   raised by   the E  (environmental) component which is   responsible for ecology, namely for ensuring decarbonisation of   economic and social processes as   well as  for adapting to   the challenges associated with the global energy transition, for protecting and multiplying natural capital, and reducing the harmful human impact on   the environment. …”
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Progress in Research on Metal Ion Crosslinking Alginate-Based Gels by Yantao Wang, Zhenpeng Shen, Huili Wang, Zhaoping Song, Dehai Yu, Guodong Li, Xiaona Liu, Wenxia Liu

“…Alginate is an important natural biopolymer and metal ion-induced gelation is one of its most significant functional properties. …”
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Optimization of Water Guarantee for Making Face Cleaning Soap by Yulia Vera, Susi Yanti

“…Facial cleansing soap is also very necessary to keep facial skin clean and healthy. One of the natural ingredients that can help the cleaning process is guava leaf water. …”
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Population Genetic Structure and Genetic Diversity in Twisted-Jaw Fish, Belodontichthys truncatus Kottelat & Ng, 1999 (Siluriformes: Siluridae), from Mekong Basin by Surapon Yodsiri, Komgrit Wongpakam, Adisak Ardharn, Chadaporn Senakun, Sutthira Khumkratok

“…Understanding the genetic diversity and genetic structure of the species is important for natural resource management. Belodontichthys truncatus Kottelat & Ng is endemic to the Mekong River basin and is an important food source for people in this area. …”
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Vibration Analysis of Traction Drive System Components Based on the Field Test for High-Speed Train by Pingbo Wu, Chunyuan Song, Xun Wang, Sheng Qu, Hao Wu

“…The line vibration test and bench test of the gearbox showed that there was a natural frequency of the gearbox at about 2500 Hz, when the meshing frequency was close to it. …”
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Technological Potential of Lactobacillus Strains Isolated from Fermented Green Olives: In Vitro Studies with Emphasis on Oleuropein-Degrading Capability by Massimo Iorizzo, Silvia Jane Lombardi, Vincenzo Macciola, Bruno Testa, Giuseppe Lustrato, Francesco Lopez, Antonella De Leonardis

“…Technological properties of two strains of Lactobacillus plantarum (B3 and B11) and one of Lactobacillus pentosus (B4), previously isolated from natural fermented green olives, have been studied in vitro. …”
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Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease Masquerading as Difficult Asthma: Management Dilemmas for Rare Lung Disease in Children by EY Chan, Sharon D Dell

“…Treatment options remain a dilemma for this patient because there is no known effective treatment for this condition, and the natural history is not well understood. The present case demonstrates the need for careful workup in 'atypical asthma', and the urgent need for further research into the rare lung diseases of childhood.…”
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Low-cement eco-concrete and the role of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA), supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), and other additives in improving sustainability and durabil... by N. Brioschi, E. Giner Cordero, S. Ng, C. Paglia

“…The materials used included II/A-LL 42.5 R cement, natural calcareous-silica aggregates, RCA from C30/37 concrete, wood waste ashes, and limestone filler. …”
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Los discursos biologicistas, economicistas y terroristas de la guerra y sus implicancias en los niños, niñas y adolescentes combatientes. Una lectura crítica desde el contexto colo... by Camilo Bácares Jara

“…Para ello, se problematiza, primero, la tesis que propone a los niños, niñas y adolescentes combatientes como un producto natural y sexual; segundo, la que los formula como mercenarios; y tercero, la que niega sus derechos al señalarlos de ser terroristas. …”
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Determination of Dynamic Mechanical Properties on Addition of Carbon Black-Nanosilica Hybrid Fillers in NR-SBR Blends with Special Reference to Power Transmission Belt Applications by Thuruthil Raju Aswathy, Seshadri Mohan, Thangavel Kalaivendhan, A. Mohammed Adhil

“…So, in this study, the effect of nanosilica on the dynamic mechanical properties of the natural rubber- (NR-) styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) blends is thoroughly studied with special reference to power transmission belt applications. …”
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Can big data reduce urban environmental pollution? Evidence from China's digital technology experimental zone. by Jiahao Zhang, Fusheng Liang, Peng Gao

“…This paper investigates the impact of the digital economy on urban environmental pollution by analyzing panel data from 283 prefecture-level cities in China from 2011 to 2019 and using the digital technology comprehensive pilot zone of China as a natural experiment. The results demonstrate that digital technology has a significant effect in reducing pollutant emissions and empowering urban environmental governance. …”
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Silvicultural Attempts to Induce Browse Resistance in Conifer Seedlings by Bruce A. Kimball, Fred Pfund, Mark Gourley, Doreen L. Griffin, John H. Russell

“…It appears that silvicultural manipulation via sulfur application and/or soil amendment cannot accelerate or alter the ontogenetical changes that may naturally defend seedlings against mammalian herbivores. …”
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Posttranslational Modifications and the Immunogenicity of Biotherapeutics by Roy Jefferis

“…Proteins and glycoproteins are also subject to chemical modifications (CMs) both in vivo and in vitro. The individual is naturally tolerant to molecular forms of self-molecules but nonself variants can provoke an immune response with the generation of anti-drug antibodies (ADA); aggregated forms can exhibit enhanced immunogenicity and QC procedures are developed to avoid or remove them. …”
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DESIGN OF THE MULTIORDER INTRAOCULAR LENSES by V. G. Kolobrodov, G. S. Tymchik, I. O. Kuchugura

“…Intraocular lenses (IOLs) are used to replace the natural crystalline lens of the eye. Just few basic designs of IOLs are used clinically. …”
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