Influence of the distortion type on the image quality assessment when reducing its sizes by D. G. Asatryan, M. E. Harutyunyan, Y. I. Golub, V. V. Starovoitov

“…An attempt has been made to explain this situation by the properties of distorting algorithms that change the structural properties of the image to varying degrees.The possibility of comparing images of the same scene, but with different resolutions, is demonstrated.…”
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Modeling of the Complex Modulus of Asphalt Mastic with Biochar Filler Based on the Homogenization and Random Aggregate Distribution Methods by Yushuai Wu, Peng Cao, Feiting Shi, Ketong Liu, Xuhao Wang, Zhen Leng, Zhifei Tan, Changjun Zhou

“…It was believed that the special porous structure of biochar providing a thicker coating layer of mineral filler increases the stiffness modulus of asphalt mastic. …”
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Interaction studies unveil potential binding sites on bovine serum albumin for gut metabolite trimethylamine n-oxide (TMAO) by Awadhesh Kumar Verma, Payal Gulati, GBVS Lakshmi, Anand Mohan, Neeta Raj Sharma, Pratima R. Solanki, Anil Kumar

“…Contact angle measurements further reveal the hydrophilic nature of the TMAO-BSA complex, while CD and FTIR support conformational changes in BSA upon binding but structure remain intact. Computational studies, such as molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation and, MM/GBSA, confirm a stable complex with a binding energy of − 3.6 kcal/mol. …”
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Outer Membrane Proteome Analysis of Indian Strain of Pasteurella multocida Serotype B:2 by MALDI-TOF/MS Analysis by A. Prasannavadhana, Santosh Kumar, Prasad Thomas, Laxmi Narayan Sarangi, Santosh Kumar Gupta, Adyasha Priyadarshini, Viswas Konasagara Nagaleekar, Vijendra Pal Singh

“…Identification of outer membrane proteins (OMPs) is important to understand the bacteria structure and function, host-pathogen interaction, development of novel vaccine candidates, and diagnostic antigens. …”
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Electrochemically grown superparamagnetic Co-Fe3O4 nanoparticles onto functionalized graphene oxide for biomedical aims by Mustafa Aghazadeh, Isa Karimzadeh

“…Herein, we report the structural, morphological, and chemical properties of the electrochemically   grown Co2+-doped magnetite (Co-Fe3O4) nanoparticles onto functionalized graphene oxide layers (Co2+-doped iron oxide@f-GO composite). …”
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3D Segmentation and Visualization of Skin Vasculature Using Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography by Oliver Mayer, Hanna Wirsching, Sophia Schlingmann, Julia Welzel, Sandra Schuh

“…This study explores the advanced imaging of skin vasculature using Line-Field Confocal Optical Coherence Tomography (LC-OCT), which offers high-resolution, three-dimensional (3D) visualization of vascular structures, especially within skin tumors. The research aims to improve the understanding of tumor angiogenesis and the complex vascular morphology associated with malignancies. …”
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Repeated sevoflurane exposure causes hypomyelination in the prefrontal cortex of adult male mice by Linyong Zhang, Zhidan Ke, Ning Zhang, Dechuan Wang, Liang Zhou

“…However, the impact of sevoflurane exposure on intact myelin structure in the adult brain is barely discovered. …”
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Enlightenment and Totalitarianism A Book Review of Critique and Crisis, Enlightenment and the Pathogenesis of Modern Society by Behnam Joodi, Majid Tavassoli Roknabadi

“…The main idea of Critique and Crisis is that the Enlightenment itself became Utopian and even hypocritical because-as far as continental Europe was concerned-it saw itself excluded from political power-sharing. The structure of Absolutism, which was rooted in the dichotomy between sovereign and subject, between public policy and private morality, prevented the Enlightenment and the emancipation movement produced by it from seeing itself as a political phenomenon. …”
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Research on weakly conservative passive fault-tolerant control method considering the fault distribution by Dan Du, Zetao Li

“…Furthermore, a larger feasible domain of passive fault-tolerant controller parameters is structured. A weakly conservative passive fault-tolerant controller based on guaranteed robust cost control is derived from the feasible domain of the passive fault-tolerant controller parameter. …”
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Choosing the Best Private-Sector Partner According to the Risk Factors in Neutrosophic Environment by Seyed Farhad Saberhoseini, Seyyed Ahmad Edalatpanah, Ali Sorourkhah

“…There needs to be a focus on well-structured, feasible decision approaches necessary to improve the performance of PPPs. …”
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The Linkage between Economic Development and Income Distribution in MIST Countries: Panel ARDL Analysis by Mustafa Batuhan Tufaner, İlyas Sözen, Ayşenur Tarakcıoğlu Altınay

“…Subsidies to non-renewable sectors and improved vocational training for unskilled labor can reduce the dual economic structure created by technological advancements. By implementing vocational programs and orientation initiatives, governments can limit the adverse effects of industrialization on unskilled workers, ensuring more equitable growth.…”
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A Multiobjective Piglet Image Segmentation Method Based on an Improved Noninteractive GrabCut Algorithm by Feilong Kang, Chunguang Wang, Jia Li, Zheying Zong

“…By comparing the segmentation results of various algorithms, the results show that the segmentation algorithm proposed in this paper is efficient and accurate, and the mean range of structural similarity is [0.88, 1]. The average processing time is 1606 ms, and this method satisfies the real-time requirement of an agricultural video monitoring system. …”
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The strategy to control the outbreak of an emerging respiratory infectious disease in a simulated Chinese megacity by Zhiqun Lei, Ziwei Shi, Jiao Huang, Xiaolong Yan, Jiayao Luo, Meng Xu, Qiuyue Wang, Rui Wang, Qi Wang, Qu Cheng, Sheng Wei

“…However, effectively managing ERID outbreaks in large cities remains a challenge. Methods: An age-structured Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Removed (SEIR) model was developed to predict the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) in controlling ERID outbreaks. …”
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Crosslinked Decellularized Porcine Pericardium as a Substrate for Conjunctival Reconstruction by Fangyuan Chen, Jingyue Deng, Lishi Luo, Ying Zhu, Yuying Dong, Yuanting Yang, Rijia Zhang, Jian Chen, Qing Zhou

“…These results suggested that DPP-Asp-hEGF can offer a good conjunctival reconstructive substitute both in structure and in function.…”
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Using Solar Orbiter as an Upstream Solar Wind Monitor for Real Time Space Weather Predictions by R. Laker, T. S. Horbury, H. O’Brien, E. J. Fauchon‐Jones, V. Angelini, N. Fargette, T. Amerstorfer, M. Bauer, C. Möstl, E. E. Davies, J. A. Davies, R. Harrison, D. Barnes, M. Dumbović

“…However, it is currently extremely challenging to accurately predict the arrival time and internal structure of a CME from coronagraph images alone. In this study, we take advantage of a rare opportunity to use Solar Orbiter, at 0.5 au upstream of Earth, as an upstream solar wind monitor. …”
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Insights into corrosion behavior of AlCrFeTi and AlCrFeTiY coating for fuel cladding in static and flowing liquid lead bismuth at 550°C by Jingyi Liang, Wei Zhang, Qingyu Li, Ke Zhao, Jun Xiao, Jijun Yang, Shaoyu Qiu, Sheng Huang

“…Double-layered compact oxide layers were formed on the surface of AlCrFeTi coating which consist of outer Fe/Cr oxide layer and inner Al/Ti oxide layer after exposure in static liquid lead bismuth for 2000 h, while uneven Fe/Cr oxide layers formed on AlCrFeTiY coating and the oxygen content significantly increase inside the coating, indicating the weaker antioxidant properties of AlCrFeTiY. Besides, structural integrity of AlCrFeTi was well preserved after erosion test in flowing lead bismuth (∼2 m/s) for 1000 h, localized bulges existed in eroded AlCrFeTiY coating. …”
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Democratising Nuclear Governance: The Role of African Civil Society in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) by Michaelan Sinnett, Joelien Pretorius

“…Although challenges were experienced in the leadership and decision-making structures around racial and regional diversity, African campaigners see their role in ICAN as transformative and empowering. …”
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Carrageenan Edible Coating Application Prolongs Cavendish Banana Shelf Life by Fenny Martha Dwivany, Ayesha Nilam Aprilyandi, Veinardi Suendo, Nisrina Sukriandi

“…Carrageenan functional groups in banana peel samples as well as changes in surface structure of banana peel, color, weight loss, pulp to peel ratio, total soluble solid, and levels of MaACS1 and MaACO1 gene expression were analyzed. …”
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Encapsulating Azolates Within Cationic Metal–Organic Frameworks for High‐Energy‐Density Materials by Ning Ding, Chaofeng Zhao, Jichuan Zhang, Yao Du, Qi Sun, Shenghua Li, Siping Pang

“…This study introduces new roles for azolates in MOFs and expands possibilities for structural diversity and potential applications of framework materials.…”
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Identifying Critical Success Factors of Humanitarian Aid Logistics in Disaster Management by Makber Tekin, Fahriye Merdivenci

“…Among these factors, it was concluded that coordination and cooperation, organizational structure and distribution of responsibilities, and clarity in reporting and sending information were highly correlated with the highest overall impact and other factors. …”
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