Physicochemical Characteristics of River Water Downstream of a Large Tropical Hydroelectric Dam by Teck-Yee Ling, Chen-Lin Soo, Teresa Lee-Eng Heng, Lee Nyanti, Siong-Fong Sim, Jongkar Grinang

“…Water quality in the downstream river of a hydroelectric dam may be affected by the structural design and operation. To date, little is known about the water quality downstream of the largest dam in Malaysia, the Bakun hydroelectric dam. …”
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Characterization and Digital Restauration of XIV-XV Centuries Written Parchments by Means of Nondestructive Techniques: Three Case Studies by L. Pronti, M. Perino, M. Cursi, M. L. Santarelli, A. C. Felici, M. P. Bracciale

“…Unfortunately, this material suffers of several mechanisms of degradation that affect its chemical-physical structure and the readability of text. Due to the unique and delicate character of these objects, the use of nondestructive techniques is mandatory. …”
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Development and Field Testing of a Suspended Mulberry Branch Harvesting and Stubble Cutting Machine by Tianhong Liu, Yunpeng Yan, Haitao Sui, Fuyang Tian, Yinfa Yan, Bo Zhao, Zhanhua Song

“…In view of the relatively high damage rate of stubble cutting in the mulberry harvesting operations, this paper has conducted in-depth research and designed a mulberry branch harvesting and stubble cutting test machine. The overall structure and key technical parameters of the machine were determined and the design of critical components was theoretically analyzed. …”
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A corrective control framework for mitigating voltage fluctuations and congestion in distribution networks with high renewable energy penetration by Tongmao Zhang, Xiao Wang, Alessandra Parisio

“…The proposed approach introduces a short-term preventive mechanism that dynamically addresses fluctuations while embedding local constraints of flexibility providers, which are encouraged through a reward structure. This novel framework enhances the flexibility and adaptability of modern power systems, supporting higher levels of renewable integration without compromising stability. …”
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Modelling the Control of the Impact of Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Infestations on Maize Production by Salamida Daudi, Livingstone Luboobi, Moatlhodi Kgosimore, Dmitry Kuznetsov

“…In this paper, we propose and analyze a stage-structured mathematical model for modelling the control of the impact of Fall Armyworm infestations on maize production. …”
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Untethering the Nuclear Envelope and Cytoskeleton: Biologically Distinct Dystonias Arising from a Common Cellular Dysfunction by Nadia A. Atai, Scott D. Ryan, Rashmi Kothary, Xandra O. Breakefield, Flávia C. Nery

“…While torsinA and dystonin proteins do not share modular domain architecture, they participate in a similar function by modulating a structural link between the nuclear envelope and the cytoskeleton in neuronal cells. …”
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Enhancing urban agriculture networks: A clustering and multicriteria decision-making approach to sustainability indicators and governance by Jiangwei Kong, Mengxi Gao, Hind Alofaysan, Dilafruz Fayziyeva, Zhi Liu

“…The significance of governance structure in promoting incentive programs to improve the sustainability performance of UASs within an urban food–energy–water nexus was emphasized.…”
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Capillary condensation-driven growth of perovskite nanowire arrays for multi-functional photodetector by Gangjian Hu, Jiajun Guo, Jizhong Jiang, Lei Wang, Jiaqi Zhang, Hongxu Chen, Gangning Lou, Wei Wei, Liang Shen

“…Abstract Metal-halide perovskite nanowire array photodetectors based on the solution method are valuable in the field of polarized light detection because of their unique one-dimensional array structure and excellent photoelectric performance. …”
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Empirical and Experimental Perspectives on Big Data in Recommendation Systems: A Comprehensive Survey by Kamal Taha, Paul D. Yoo, Chan Yeun, Aya Taha

“…Such a framework allows for a structured and comprehensive classification of algorithms, assisting researchers in understanding the interrelationships among diverse algorithms and techniques. …”
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A Gamified Active-Learning Proposal for Higher-Education Heterogeneous STEM Courses by Mario J. Duran, Juan J. Aciego, Ignacio Gonzalez-Prieto, Juan Carrillo-Rios, Angel Gonzalez-Prieto, Alicia Claros-Colome

“…However, it is possible to maintain a traditional teaching structure and include low-cost AL activities that enhance the students’ performance and satisfaction. …”
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Communication Skills Health Sciences Studies by Juan Francisco Tejera Concepcion, Miriam Iglesias León, Manuel Cortés Cortés, Gisela Bravo López, Norma Mur Villar, Juan Virgilio López Palacio

“…<strong>Methods:</strong> at theoretical level: historical-logical, inductive-deductive, analytic-synthetic, systemic, structural, and modeling; at empirical level: documents analysis, meetings with focus groups, observation, surveys to teachers, triangulation of results and expert criteria and at statistical level: percentage analysis and Delphi method. …”
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The Effects of Surface Mechanical Deformation and Bovine Serum Albumin on the Tribological Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Hydrogel as an Artificial Cartilage by Feng Li, Gang Zhang, Anmin Wang, Feng Guo

“…The results also showed that even though the surface deformation could recover as the water phase of the porous structure recovered, the coefficient of friction continued to increase simultaneously. …”
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A Successful Treatment Regimen for the Prevention of Sinusitis after Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation Surgery in a High-Risk Case by Mikiko Suzuki-Yamazaki, Keiso Takahashi, Satoshi Takada, Yasumasa Kato, Yuh Baba

“…However, for an otorhinolaryngological high-risk patient with severe anatomic-structural impairments of the maxillary sinus drainage pathway, surgical intervention is recommended before sinus lift to avoid postsinus lift maxillary sinusitis. …”
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Management of classroom acoustics by teachers at two special needs schools in Johannesburg, South Africa by Ben Sebothoma, Victor de Andrade, Nabeelah Galvaan

“…We report on a qualitative study using semi-structured face-to-face interviews with teachers from 2 special needs schools in Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa. …”
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Sarcoglycans are enriched at the neuromuscular junction in a nerve-dependent manner by Michela Gloriani, Bianca Cheli, Chiara D’Ercole, Veronica Ruggieri, Marianna Cosentino, Mireia Serrat Pineda, Biliana Lozanoska-Ochser, Francesca Grassi, Marina Bouché, Luca Madaro, Carles Sánchez Riera

“…Little is known about the different roles of the SGC beyond the dystrophin glycoprotein complex (DGC) structural role. Here, we show that SGC proteins are enriched at the post-synaptic membrane of neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). …”
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Differential Susceptibility to Particulate Matter-Induced Cardiac Remodeling and Senescence: A Comparative Study in Young and Aged Mice by Dunia Waked, Gabriel Henrique Rodella Guedes, Raissa Macedo, Paulo Hilário Nascimento Saldiva, Mariana Matera Veras, Ana Paula Cremasco Takano

“…However, no significant alterations in cardiac structure or senescence markers were observed between aged mice exposed or not to PM. …”
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Reducing Inequality through Parental Support: Building Social Resilience in Indonesia’s Indigenous Religious Communities by Novianti Wiwik, Noegroho Agoeng, Saputra Diki, Bunga Maharani Annisa, Lotulung Leviane J.H., Pinky Syalomita Kimberly, Desmiwati Desmiwati

“…It contributes to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10, advocating for structural changes that promote diversity and social equality.…”
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Regeneration of the Fibula with Unidirectional Porous Hydroxyapatite by Koji Demiya, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Eiji Nakata, Joe Hasei, Toshifumi Ozaki

“…A plain radiograph revealed new bone formation and a callus-like structure at one month after surgery and bony union between each UDPHAp implant 5 months after surgery. …”
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Microbiota from young mice counteracts susceptibility to age-related gout through modulating butyric acid levels in aged mice by Ning Song, Hang Gao, Jianhao Li, Yi Liu, Mingze Wang, Zhiming Ma, Naisheng Zhang, Wenlong Zhang

“…More scrutiny highlighted the positive impact of ‘younger’ microbiota on the gut microbiota structure of old or aged mice, enhancing butanoate metabolism and butyric acid content. …”
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In Vitro Cestocidal Activity of Thymol on Mesocestoides corti Tetrathyridia and Adult Worms by M. Maggiore, M. C. Elissondo

“…Changes in motility coincide with the tissue damage were observed at the structural and ultrastructural level. Thymol caused severe damages to both developmental stages analyzed. …”
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