The Malthusian parameter and $R_0$ for heterogeneous populations in periodic environments by Hisashi Inaba

“…Biol. 28, 1990).  &nbsp In this paper, we propose a new approach to establish the sign relation between $R_0$ and the Malthusian parameter $\lambda_0$ for linear structured population dynamics in a periodic environment. …”
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How does planting structure change affect the agricultural net carbon sink? Evidence from the Jiangsu coastal economic Belt by Xiaomei Shen, Rong Yan, Mingdong Jiang

“…To further investigate this path, this paper calculated the agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and absorption status to analyze the NCS in 20 districts and counties within the Jiangsu Coastal Economic Belt (JCEB) from 2000 to 2020. …”
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Intercultural sensitivity of teachers in a culturally heterogeneous context in Serbia: Accepting cultural differences or overrating one's intercultural sensitivity? by Dimitrijević Bojana, Petrović Danijela, Zlatković Blagica, Starčević Jelena

“…This paper looks at the intercultural sensitivity of teachers in a culturally heterogeneous context in Serbia, defined in accordance with Milton Bennett's Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity. …”
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Black Orpheus by Hlonipha Mokoena

“…Equally important is the history of literary magazines that attempted to “modernise” and “localise” literature and thereby offer to the newly independent citizens of the continent avenues to express their “coming to consciousness” in the aftermath of colonial domination. This paper will attempt to use the concept of the “Black Orpheus” to imagine an intellectual history of art and art production through the lens of other concepts that lie in ruin — Black Internationalism, Pan-Africanism, African Nationalism etc. …”
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An Unenclosed Quasi-Static Cavity Resonator-Based Ubiquitous 3-D Wireless Power Transfer System Supporting Simultaneous Through-Wall Wireless Communications by Qiaoli Zhang, Lingao Fan, Fangcheng Ren, Zhen Yue, Deshuang Zhao, Shuai Ding, Bingzhong Wang

“…With the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), the demand on the wireless power supply to consumer electronics simultaneously requires much more location freedom, ease of use, and performance with wireless communications. In this paper, an unenclosed quasi-static cavity resonator (QSCR) constructed with metallic strips and the design method are proposed and theoretically analyzed. …”
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Ultrasound diagnosis and monitoring of fetal tachyarrhythmias by Yu.А. Ivaniv, N.V. Lozynska

“…Prenatal echocardiography was conducted by general protocol, each examination were fixed and saved in electronic and paper form. Results. During this period 25 cases of fetal tachyarrhythmias were diagnosed, representing 11.7 % of all cases of arrhythmia and 1.2 % of all fetal heart examinations. …”
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Comparison of Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks and Multi-Layer Perceptron for modelling and optimisation analysis of energy systems by Talha Ansar, Waqar Muhammad Ashraf

“…It is anticipated that the scientific, research and industrial community may benefit from the fundamental insights presented in this paper for the ML algorithm selection and carrying out model-based optimisation analysis for the performance enhancement of energy systems.…”
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EM Database v1.0: A benchmark informatics platform for data-driven discovery of energetic materials by Xin Huang, Wen Qian, Jian Liu, Jun-hong Zhou, Chao-yang Zhang

“…These data include the physicochemical, thermal, combustion, detonation, spectra, and sensitivity properties. In this paper, we also discuss the techniques for constructing the EM Database and present the fundamental features of the database. …”
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The use of Kutikulin for treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases in calves and piglets by M. V. Koryukina, V. N. Makarova, O. B. Badeeva, I. N. Simanova

“…Veterinary professionals have to look for medicinal products that have a sparing effect on the animal body and, at the same time, are capable of eliminating  disease causes. The paper presents  the results of tests of Kutikulin, a product made at the Vologda Branch of the FSC VIEV, which consists of chicken gizzard cuticle containing a keratoid secretion and a number of biologically active enzymes. …”
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Spatial Variability of Metals in Surface Water and Sediment in the Langat River and Geochemical Factors That Influence Their Water-Sediment Interactions by Wan Ying Lim, Ahmad Zaharin Aris, Mohamad Pauzi Zakaria

“…This paper determines the controlling factors that influence the metals’ behavior water-sediment interaction facies and distribution of elemental content (75As, 111Cd, 59Co, 52Cr, 60Ni, and 208Pb) in water and sediment samples in order to assess the metal pollution status in the Langat River. …”
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Oral nursing with Traditional Chinese Medicine solution for a patient with bad breath after acute cerebral infarction (中药口护技术治疗1例急性脑梗塞后口腔异味患者的护理体会)... by MENG Yue (孟跃), GONG Xinyu (龚欣雨), GAO Bo (高波), TANG Ling (唐玲)

“…This paper summarized oral nursing with Traditional Chinese Medicine solution for a patient with bad breath after acute cerebral infarction. …”
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Selenium’s Role in Plant Secondary Metabolism: Regulation and Mechanistic Insights by Yan Zhou, Kaiqin Nie, Lulu Geng, Yixin Wang, Linling Li, Hua Cheng

“…By integrating existing research progress, this paper will delve into the potential molecular regulatory mechanisms of Se on plant secondary metabolism, aiming to unravel the interplay between Se and plant secondary metabolism. …”
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An Investigation of Damage Mechanism Induced by Earthquake in a Plate Girder Bridge Based on Seismic Response Analysis: Case Study of Tawarayama Bridge under the 2016 Kumamoto Eart... by Mya Nan Aye, Akira Kasai, Mitsuhiro Shigeishi

“…This paper reports a damage survey and seismic analysis of a bridge. …”
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Gut Microbial Translocation in Critically Ill Children and Effects of Supplementation with Pre- and Pro Biotics by Paola Papoff, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Gabriella d'Ettorre, Carla Cerasaro, Elena Caresta, Fabio Midulla, Corrado Moretti

“…Despite good evidence from experimental studies to support the theory of bacterial translocation as a cause of sepsis, there is little evidence in human studies to confirm that translocation is directly correlated to bloodstream infections in critically ill children. This paper provides an overview of the gut microflora and its significance, a focus on the mechanisms employed by bacteria to gain access to the systemic circulation, and how critical illness creates a hostile environment in the gut and alters the microflora favoring the growth of pathogens that promote bacterial translocation. …”
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Assessing Product Use Behavior and Exposure: Definitions and Methods by Yuki Dai, Giles Lesley, Scherer Max, Pluym Nikola, Ljung Tryggve, Mason Elizabeth, Newland Kirk, Chrea Christelle, Djoko Donatian Tafin, MaKena Patrudu, Cahours Xavier, Prasad Krishna

“…The aim of this paper is to define the terms and methods used for assessing product use behavior and exposure, with the objective to suggest a uniform application of terms used by scientists working in this field of research. …”
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Associating Field Actors in the Observation of Visitor Flows and Recreational Activities in Mountain Regions: Lessons Drawn from two Collaborative Projects in France and Switzerlan... by Christophe Clivaz, Marc Langenbach, Olivier Obin, Alexandre Savioz

“…In this context, an exploratory participatory research-action project, presented in this paper, was carried out in 2019 with the objective of both taking stock of existing data on the use of less-developed mountain regions and studying the feasibility of an approach involving field actors in the observation of the evolution of this use. …”
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Qualitative Simulation of Photon Transport in Free Space Based on Monte Carlo Method and Its Parallel Implementation by Xueli Chen, Xinbo Gao, Xiaochao Qu, Duofang Chen, Bin Ma, Lin Wang, Kuan Peng, Jimin Liang, Jie Tian

“…However, this method has not been effectively extended to the simulation of free-space photon transport at present. In this paper, a uniform framework for noncontact optical imaging is proposed based on Monte Carlo method, which consists of the simulation of photon transport both in tissues and in free space. …”
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Ethiopia's Potato Seed System: Regulatory Challenges, Quality Assurance Issues, and Pathways for Improvement ─ A mini review [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Ebrahim Seid, Lemma Tessema

“…We have documented the most relevant information focusing on potato seed system, regulatory frameworks, quality assurance bottlenecks and pathways for improvement across the seed value chain. Results our paper highlights key recommendations that includes enhancing training for regulatory staff, investing in research for disease-resistant varieties, and bolstering public-private partnerships to encourage innovation and resource sharing. …”
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Research progress in integrated groundwater-surface water models by Shuyan PENG, Zheng LU, Tingting WU, Xiaofan YANG

“…The integrated groundwater-surface water models serve as a powerful tool for studying groundwater-surface water interaction. This paper reviewed recent studies on integrated groundwater-surface water models, providing an overview in five aspects: classification of integrated groundwater-surface water models, sources of model bias, model application, challenges, and trend of model development. …”
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Intersatellite Comparisons of GOES Magnetic Field Measurements by Frederick J. Rich, Samuel Califf, Paul T. M. Loto'aniu, Monica Coakley, Alexander Krimchansky, Howard J. Singer

“…Each GOES‐R satellite has a magnetometer mounted on the end (outboard) and one part‐way down a long boom (inboard). This paper demonstrates the relative accuracy and stability of the measurements on a daily and long‐term basis. …”
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