Approximate Solutions of Combinatorial Problems via Quantum Relaxations by Bryce Fuller, Charles Hadfield, Jennifer R. Glick, Takashi Imamichi, Toshinari Itoko, J. Richard Thompson, Yang Jiao, M. Marna Kagele, W. Blom-Schieber Adriana, Rudy Raymond, Antonio Mezzacapo

“…The first one is based on projections to random magic states. It produces average cuts that approximate the optimal one by a factor of least 0.555 or 0.625, depending on the relaxation chosen, if given access to a quantum state with energy between the optimal classical cut and the maximal relaxed energy. …”
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Defect Detection in Concrete Structures Based on Characteristics of Hammer Reaction Force and Apparent Stiffness of Concrete by Koki Shoda, Jun Younes Louhi Kasahara, Qi An, Atsushi Yamashita

“…For dimensionality reduction, we use Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection to accurately embed data clusters near decision boundaries in a low-dimensional space. …”
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Acoustic-Mechanical Responses of Intact and Flaw-Contained Rock Deformation under Uniaxial Compression: A Comparison by Gui-Lin Wang, Liang Zhang, Zhen Wang, Jian-Zhi Zhang, Fan Sun, Pei-Yong Qiu

“…The study of the mechanical properties and cracking behaviors of jointed rock masses is important in rock engineering projects. In the present study, a series of uniaxial compression experiments were conducted on intact rock, and rock masses with single or double preexisting flaws, and then the strength, deformability, and fracture behavior of samples are investigated. …”
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Future changes in compound explosive cyclones and atmospheric rivers in the North Atlantic by F. Lopez-Marti, F. Lopez-Marti, M. Ginesta, D. Faranda, A. Rutgersson, A. Rutgersson, P. Yiou, L. Wu, G. Messori, G. Messori, G. Messori

“…As such, our work provides a novel statistical relation between explosive cyclones and atmospheric rivers in CMIP6 climate projections and a characterization of their joint changes in intensity and location.…”
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Identification of QTLs for resistance to leaf and stem rusts in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using a mapping population of ‘Pamyati Azieva × Paragon’ by Y. Genievskaya, Y. Fedorenko, A. Sarbayev, A. Amalova, S. Abugalieva, S. Griffiths, Y. Turuspekov

“…Field trials in two areas of the country and the genotyping of the selected mapping population have allowed identification of key QTLs that will be effective in regional breeding projects for better bread wheat productivity.…”
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Maternal exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics during gestation and lactation caused fertility decline in female mouse offspring by Xiu Cheng, Yue Xue, Houpeng Wang, Zhangqiang Ma, Na Hu, Chenchen Zhang, Yu Gao, Ruihong Fan, Liaoliao Hu, Jia Li, Dalei Zhang, Jian Huang, Sitian Fang, Runting Xiao, Yuanqiao He, Tao Luo, Liping Zheng

“…Furthermore, a significant reduction in transzonal projections (TZPs) was noted in the ovaries of adult offspring mice in PS-NPs group. …”
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Deterministic genetic barcoding for multiplexed behavioral and single-cell transcriptomic studies by Jorge Blanco Mendana, Margaret Donovan, Lindsey Gengelbach O'Brien, Benjamin Auch, John Garbe, Daryl M Gohl

“…By creating many such independently barcoded fly strains, TaG-EM enables positive identification of cell types in cell atlas projects, identification of multiplet droplets, and barcoding of experimental timepoints, conditions, and replicates. …”
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Production and characterization of eco-cement using eggshell powder and water hyacinth ash by Heri Septya Kusuma, Aurelio Muhammad Saleemah Agung, Najla Anira Putri, Muhamad Shifu, Nafisa Illiyanasafa, Bernadeta Ayu Widyaningrum, Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon, Handoko Darmokoesoemo

“…Further studies are recommended to evaluate the long-term performance of eco-cement under various environmental conditions and explore its feasibility in large-scale construction projects.…”
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Benthic algal community dynamics on Palmyra Atoll throughout a decade with two thermal anomalies by Adi Khen, Maggie D. Johnson, Michael D. Fox, Jennifer E. Smith

“…Long-term monitoring of coral reef algal communities is critical for understanding their differential responses to thermal stress and can improve projections of ecosystem functioning in the context of global change.…”
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Liquefaction potential analysis using the Tsuchida method and correlation of Relative Density (Dr) − D50 at Padang Beach by Andriani, Afifa Mifta, Yoriadi Didi, Shubhi Nurul Hadie Muhammad, Ahmad Fauziah

“…Indonesia’s seismic activity necessitates careful consideration of earthquake risks in construction projects, as seen in the 2009 Padang’s Earthquake with high sand content and water table near the coast. …”
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Agricultural structure management based on water–energy–food and carbon sink scenarios in typical fuel ethanol raw material planting areas—a case study of the Hulan River Basin, No... by Guannan Cui, Guannan Cui, Guannan Cui, Haitao Wang, Haitao Wang, Haitao Wang, Xiaofei Li, Xiaofei Li, Xiaofei Li, Wenchao Li, Wenchao Li, Wenchao Li, Huijie Li, Liming Dong, Liming Dong, Liming Dong

“…This paper focuses on the Hulan River Basin, a benchmark region for maize cultivation, to investigate the specific crop allocation issues in relation to the impact of land use changes on water quality. The study projects an environmentally and economically sustainable structure for the cultivation of fuel ethanol raw materials using the CLUE-S model and multiple linear programming. …”
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The Effect of Physical Activity on Alzheimer’s Disease - Systematic Review by Julia Lachowska, Karolina Senior, Jerzy Smandek, Maja Mielczarek, Paulina Sroczyńska, Jan Sroczyński

“…The prevalence of AD is projected to increase significantly with aging populations. …”
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The doctoral program in Infectology and Tropical Medicine’s impact evaluation by Marta Ana Castro Peraza, Anabel Hernández Ruiz, María Isabel Chao Sautié, María Teresa Illnait Zaragozí, Hilda María Hernández Álvarez, Félix Dickinson Meneses

“…The postdoctoral strategy projects the participation of academic and scientific networks. …”
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MUSEQuBES: Unveiling Cosmic Web Filaments at z ≈ 3.6 through Dual Absorption and Emission Line Analysis by Eshita Banerjee, Sowgat Muzahid, Joop Schaye, Sebastiano Cantalupo, Sean D. Johnson

“…This is further supported by the detection of a large Ly α -emitting nebula with a surface brightness of $\geqslant 1{0}^{-19}\,\mathrm{erg}\,{\mathrm{cm}}^{-2}\,{{\rm{s}}}^{-1}\,{\mathrm{arcsec}}^{-2}$ , with a maximum projected linear size of ≈260 pkpc extending along the LAEs. …”
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Ensuring Africa’s Food Security by 2050: The Role of Population Growth, Climate-Resilient Strategies, and Putative Pathways to Resilience by Belay Simane, Thandi Kapwata, Natasha Naidoo, Guéladio Cissé, Caradee Y. Wright, Kiros Berhane

“…This study examines the projected threats to food security in Africa, focusing on changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and the frequency of extreme weather events. …”
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A Rare Case Presentation of Synovial Haemangioma of the Knee by Arun Karthik Ravichandran, Rajavel, Gowtham Senguttavan, Sharath Rajkumar, Saravanan Vasudevan

“…Following further investigations, an MRI of the left knee showed evidence of T1 hypointense and T2 moderate Short Tau Inversion Recovery (STIR) hyperintense soft-tissue lesions involving the anterior and posterior recess of the synovium of the knee joint with finger-like projections, which is considered one of the definitive findings of synovial haemangioma. …”
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Optimum design of wind turbine foundation according to rebar detailing by Italo Linhares Salomão, Placido Rogério Pinheiro, Napoleão Vieira Nepomuceno, Gabriel Xavier Santiago Marinho, Matheus Martins Palmela Bastos de Oliveira, Joel J.P.C. Rodrigues, Bruno Ricardo de Almeida

“…It can, therefore, be concluded that the proposed model is viable for application in circular foundation projects, leading to savings in the total weight of steel used in the foundations.…”
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Strategic Planning of Rural Development Based on Foresight Methodologies by Rasul Gusmanov, Almir Askarov, Milyausha Lukyanova, Vitaliy Kovshov, Eugene Stovba

“…In our research, we consistently analyzed foresight projects and programs used in the rural management and development forecasting. …”
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Challenges and strategies in meeting urban tree canopy targets: A scenario discovery analysis to guide urban forest planning in new developments by Raymundo Marcos Martinez, Natthanij Soonsawad, Mariana Dias Baptista, Stephen Cook, Guy Barnett, Joseph Chee, Tim Field, Tim Muster

“…Using i-Tree Eco, we projected annual tree canopy growth over a 50-year period across seven urban typologies. …”
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Costs analysis of integrating group interpersonal therapy into HIV care services in Senegal by Yao Abounan, Jérôme Wittwer, Judicaël Malick Tine, Ibrahima Ndiaye, Salaheddine Ziadeh, Sophie Desmonde, Hélène Font, Helen Verdeli, Ndeye Fatou Ngom, Nathalie de Rekeneire, Antoine Jaquet, Moussa Seydi, Charlotte Bernard, the IeDEA West Africa Cohort Collaboration

“…We identified and described the start-up and implementation costs for the initial phase and a projection over 5 years (implementation at capacity). …”
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