A Synthetic Voice for an Assistive Conversational Agent: A Survey to Discover Italian Preferences regarding Synthetic Voice’s Gender and Quality Level by Marialucia Cuciniello, Terry Amorese, Claudia Greco, Zoraida Callejas Carrión, Carl Vogel, Gennaro Cordasco, Anna Esposito

“…Moreover, the high-quality male voice was judged as more natural than the female low-quality one. Results provide some insights for future directions in the user experience and design field.…”
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Spatiotemporal distribution of rural multifunctionality and its influencing factors: a case study of the Liaoning Coastal Economic Belt, China by Yu Chen, Jun Wang

“…In the spatial dimension, it shows the tendency of high coupling multi-core agglomeration and low coupling dispersion. (2) The degree of coupling coordination indicated a shift from reluctant coordination to good coordination, and the gap across counties was narrowing. (3) The dominating determinants had shifted away from natural resources toward socioeconomic and policy environment factors. …”
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Sustainable bamboo: Technological innovations and patent insights for a greener future by Himalay R. Patel, Rahil Mathakia, Urvashi C. Mangroliya, Viralkumar B. Mandaliya

“…In the food sector, innovations such as vacuum packaging, natural preservatives and advanced processing methods have improved the shelf life and nutritional integrity of bamboo shoots. …”
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The perfect molecule for hormonal contraception: Estetrol benefits. A review by Elena A. Gorbunova, Inna A. Apolikhina

“…Therefore, the potential of the natural fetal estrogen E4, with high bioavailability and low risk of metabolic sequelae, is being studied. …”
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Leveraging augmented reality in education involving new pedagogies with emerging societal relevance by Tabasum Mirza, Rubina Dutta, Neha Tuli, Archana Mantri

“…AR provides authentic learning opportunities to students by allowing three-dimensional interaction with the digital elements overlaid in their natural environment. This study aims at identifying different challenges and issues in existing AR applications from the pedagogical point of view with the help of literature review and teacher survey. …”
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Research on the Energy-Saving Design Path of Rural Farmhouses under the Background of Ecological Livability by Jingyuan Shi, Qiuna Li

“…Rural areas have been concentrated on the multiple differences in economic, social, and construction characteristics such as mountain and peace dam topography, natural and artificial construction, developed and underdeveloped, rapid urban development, and relatively backward rural development. …”
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Alpha-Linolenic Acid Attenuates Inflammatory Response in LPS-stimulated Macrophages by Regulating TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB Signaling Pathway by Ruixin CAI, Xiaodie CHEN, Haibin ZHU, Yushun QIAN, Jianhua XIE, Mingyue SHEN

“…Omega-3 fatty acids have natural anti-inflammatory properties, and α-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential ω-3 fatty acid. …”
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Phytoremediation of Lead Polluted Soil by Glycine max L. by Sesan Abiodun Aransiola, Udeme Joshua Josiah Ijah, Olabisi Peter Abioye

“…The study was carried out for a period of 12 weeks under natural conditions. Physicochemical properties of the soil were determined using standard methods. …”
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How Does the Periodic Groundwater Table Fluctuation Impact on Chlorinated Vapor Intrusion? by Honghong Zhang, Yu Ye, Xin Yang

“…Periodic groundwater table fluctuations are found frequently in natural aquifers due to sea tides or seasonal recharge. …”
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Green Synthesis of Cobalt–Zinc Ferrites and Their Activity in Dye Elimination via Adsorption and Catalytic Wet Peroxide Oxidation by Mariia Liaskovska, Tetiana Tatarchuk, Volodymyr Kotsyubynsky

“…The content of Co(II) ions in octahedral sites as a function of the ratio between Fe(III) ions in A- and B-sites was calculated from Mössbauer data. pH_PZC rose from 7.85 to 8.13 with an increase in zinc content, indicating a positive charge of the adsorbent surface at natural pH. The adsorption–catalytic properties of the spinel samples were investigated in terms of Congo Red (CR) dye removal. …”
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Basic reproduction number for certain infectious porcine diseases: estimation of required level of vaccination or depopulation of susceptible animals by V. M. Gulenkin, F. I. Korennoy, A. K. Karaulov

“…This parameter reflects the biological properties of the infectious agent, the social and economic aspects of animal husbandry, natural factors associated with the habitat of the animal population invaded by the virus (microorganism), as well as the effectiveness of methods selected for infection control, in particular, the implementation of preventive measures; it also allows foreseeing the number and probability of occurrence of new secondary outbreaks in the area at risk of the disease spread. …”
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The Enigmatic Upper Ordovician of the Naturtejo UNESCO Global Geopark (Portugal) by Sofia Pereira, Jorge Colmenar, Cristiana Esteves, Ícaro Dias da Silva, Miguel Pires, Carlos Neto de Carvalho

“…In the Vila Velha de Ródão Syncline, the Barroca da Senhora stream fossil site constitutes a new geosite within the protected area of Portas de Ródão Natural Monument, presenting the most complete Upper Ordovician sequence of this structure. …”
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Genome-wide identification of HbVQ proteins and their interaction with HbWRKY14 to regulate the expression of HbSRPP in Hevea brasiliensis by Jiahong Zhu, Long Qu, Liwang Zeng, Ying Wang, Huiliang Li, Shiqing Peng, Dong Guo

“…This study provides insight into the functions of VQ proteins in regulating natural rubber biosynthesis.…”
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: insights into pathophysiology and novel therapeutic strategies from clinical studies by Samuel Oluwadare Olalekan, Olalekan Olanrewaju Bakare, Patrick Godwin Okwute, Ifabunmi Oduyemi Osonuga, Muinat Moronke Adeyanju, Victoria Biola Edema

“…Abstract Background Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a frequently encountered cardiac condition worldwide, often inherited, and characterized by intricate phenotypic and genetic manifestations. The natural progression of HCM is diverse, largely due to mutations in the contractile and relaxation proteins of the heart. …”
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In Silico Study of Coumarins: Wedelolactone as a Potential Inhibitor of the Spike Protein of the SARS-CoV-2 Variants by Saurav Katuwal, Siddha Raj Upadhyaya, Rishab Marahatha, Asmita Shrestha, Bishnu P. Regmi, Karan Khadayat, Saroj Basnet, Ram Chandra Basnyat, Niranjan Parajuli

“…Herein, the inhibition potential of several naturally occurring coumarins was investigated against the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2 variants using computational approaches. …”
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Evaluation of the impact of the ecological environment damage compensation system on enterprise pollutant emissions by Zhaoyang Li, Yisong Li

“…This study considers the pilot policy for environmental damage compensation reform as a quasi-natural experiment, employing a difference-in-differences approach with emission data from listed companies between 2008 and 2017. …”
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Potensi Ikan Barbir (Pethia conchonius) dan Lemon (Labidochromis caeruleus) Jantan dan Betina sebagai Predator Biologis Larva Nyamuk Aedes aegypti by Hebert Adrianto, Etha Rambung, Natalia Christiani

“…Fish as natural predators of mosquito larvae is a way of controlling mosquito larvae biologically that does not pose a risk to the health of organisms and environmental damage and overcoming the problem of mosquito resistance to chemical larvacide. …”
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Lived experiences of life with newly diagnosed advanced cancer – a qualitative interview study by Johanna Swenne, Ricko Damberg Nissen, Torben Frøstrup Hansen, Lars Henrik Jensen, Jens Søndergaard, Mette Stie

“…By acknowledging and supporting patients’ existential struggles, discussions about sensitive topics becomes more natural and better recieved by the patients. .…”
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Large-deformation finite-element modeling of seismic landslide runout: 3D probabilistic analysis with cross-correlated random field by Xuejian Chen, Shunping Ren, Kai Yao, Rita Leal Sousa

“…This study conducts a probabilistic analysis of seismic landslide runout behavior, leveraging a large-deformation finite-element (LDFE) model that accounts for the three-dimensional (3D) spatial variability and cross-correlation in soil strength — a reflection of natural soils' inherent properties. LDFE model results are validated by comparing them against previous studies, followed by an examination of the effects of univariable, uncorrelated bivariable, and cross-correlated bivariable random fields on landslide runout behavior. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on forensic pathology services in Limpopo province, South Africa by Thakadu A. Mamashela, Samuel T. Ntuli

“…There was a decrease in the number of unnatural death cases, while the instances of natural deaths rose. Cases under investigation saw a notable increase. …”
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