Professional Barriers in Energy Efficiency Retrofits—A Solution Based on Information Flow Modeling by Xilong Liao, Chun Wang, Baiyi Li, Baizhan Li, Chenqiu Du

“…The IDEF0 model can clearly describe the interaction relationship of all expert information through functional decomposition, while the DSM can show the dependency relationship and information flow path among specialties through the matrix structure. This model is anticipated to enhance professional information integration and collaboration. …”
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Anatomical Adaptations of Halophyte Leaves (<i>Nitraria retusa</i> [Forsskal] Asch. and <i>Atriplex halimus</i> L.) in Response to Cement Dust Pollution in Arid Environments by Nouha Krir, Mounira Mkaddem Guedri, Mehrez Romdhane, Manel Abdullah Alshaqha

“…Furthermore, significant correlations between specific heavy metals and histological parameters in <i>A. halimus</i> leaves indicated potential interactions between metal composition and leaf structure, highlighting their role in modulating anatomical adaptations. …”
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Combined analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequencing data reveals core vaginal bacteria across livestock species by Lucille C. Jonas, Lucille C. Jonas, Curtis R. Youngs, Stephan Schmitz-Esser, Stephan Schmitz-Esser

“…Beta diversity analysis revealed structural differences of the vaginal microbiota between different animal species. …”
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Blue light irradiation combined with low-temperature storage further enhances postharvest quality of strawberries through improving antioxidant defense and cell wall metabolic acti... by Wei Lu, Wanqing Li, Keke Zhao, Xiaofeng Bai, Yuchang Zhang, Qingyun Li, Zhanjun Xue, Xin-Xin Wang

“…Meanwhile, BL irradiation also mitigated the activity of cell wall-degrading enzymes, thereby reducing the degradation rates of protopectin (PP), cellulose (CEL), and hemicellulose (HCEL), while maintaining the structural integrity of cell walls. According to fuzzy mathematics analysis, the membership function values for BL irradiated postharvest strawberries at different storage temperatures ranked as follows: BL + 8 °C (0.60) > BL + 22 °C (0.52) > 8 °C (0.46) > 22 °C (0.36). …”
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Navigating the Collective: Nanoparticle-Assisted Identification of Leader Cancer Cells During Migration by Anastasia Alexandrova, Elizaveta Kontareva, Margarita Pustovalova, Sergey Leonov, Yulia Merkher

“…Moreover, leader cells demonstrated a considerably higher anisotropy coefficient (<i>p</i> < 0.029), indicating a more organized, directional structure of actin filaments compared to peripheral cells. …”
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Межмуниципальный анализ структуры и эффективности формирования бюджетов by Мария Александровна Печенская-Полищук

“…Cross-Municipal Analysis of Budget Structure and Forming Effectiveness // Research in Economic and Financial Problems. 2024. № 4. …”
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Revisiting teacher educators' training in Ethiopia: Implications for a new approach to curriculum development by Haftu Hindeya Gebremeskel, Ahmed Yibrie Ahmed, Dawit Asrat Getahun, Meskerem Lechissa Debele, Dawit Tibebu, Dereje Taye Wondem

“…Data were collected using semi-structured interview and focus group discussion. Furthermore, secondary data sources such as the National Learning Assessment results (MoE, 2000–2016), Education Sector Development Program documents (2010–2015), Growth and Transformation Plan I (GTP I) (MoFED, 2010) and GTP II (National Plan Commission, 2016), previous MEd curricular documents in science and mathematics education, as well as existing research outputs were examined. …”
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Administration of a Probiotic Mixture Ameliorates Cisplatin-Induced Mucositis and Pica by Regulating 5-HT in Rats by Yuanhang Wu, Jianlin Wu, Zhikun Lin, Qian Wang, Ying Li, Aman Wang, Xiu Shan, Jiwei Liu

“…Histopathology, pro-/anti-inflammatory cytokines, oxidative status, and 5-HT levels were assessed on days 3 and 6. The structure of the gut microbiota was analyzed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing and quantitative PCR. …”
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Biopsychosocial evaluation of patients with multiple sclerosis using a short set of categories of the international classification of functioning, disability and health, and its re... by D. Valadkevičienė, I. Žukauskaitė, D. Jatužis

“…MS patients with working capacity level of 30–40% had more difficulties of seeing, urination, muscle power functions, walking and moving around by means other than walking than MS patients with working capacity level of 45–55%; they also faced more difficulties in moving around functions and had a different brain structure than those with working capacity level of 60–100%. …”
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The Creation of the Arabic Version of the Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Index (HidroQoL&copy;) with Validation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation by Almuhaideb QA, AbuDujain NM, Alghamdi KM

“…The correlation between the test–retest results of the HidroQoL© revealed a significant strong positive correlation (r=0.9, P˂0.001).Conclusion: Our findings revealed excellent psychometric properties of the Arabic HidroQoL© in terms of structural and construct validity, internal consistency, and reproducibility. …”
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IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN KAWASAN RAMAH LANSIA DI KABUPATEN DHARMASRAYA, PROVINSI SUMATERA BARAT by M Iqbal Sarabayan Pazka, Ria Ariany, Desna Aromatica

“…This research uses Edward III's theory 4 variables to determine the success of implementing a policy: communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The research results show that characteristics within agencies, a clear division of tasks and responsibilities, and good coordination between agencies are key factors for success. …”
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Health-related dimensions of fishers for sustainable commercial fisheries in the Atlantic Gulf of Guinea: Ecological and social assessments by Isa Oalekan Elegbede, Saud. M Al Jufaili, Toheeb Lekan Jolaosho, Babalola Tesleem, Awe Folalu Adekunle, Olarinmoye Oluwatosin Modupe, Salisu Monsuru Adekunle, Adedeji-Adenola Halimat

“…Data were gathered from experienced employees of Friend of the Sea (FOS) certified and non-certified (Business-as-Usual, BAU) industrial fisheries through questionnaires, complemented by semi-structured interviews with selected key informants. …”
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Swiss Orthopaedics Minimal Dataset: First Pilot Report of Reliability and Validity by Thorsten Jentzsch, Claudio Dora, Urs Müller, Mazda Farshad

“…This analysis serves as the basis for a structured modification of the SOMD to improve its value.…”
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Valley charge-transfer insulator in twisted double bilayer WSe2 by LingNan Wei, Qingxin Li, Majeed Ur Rehman, Yangchen He, Dongdong An, Shiwei Li, Kenji Watanabe, Takashi Taniguchi, Martin Claassen, Kostya S. Novoselov, Dante M. Kennes, Angel Rubio, Daniel A. Rhodes, Lede Xian, Geliang Yu, Lei Wang

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Identification and characterization of mRNAs of receptor-like kinases MhyGSO1 and MhyGSO2 in flowering parasitic plant Monotropa hypopitys by A. V. Shchennikova, E. Z. Kochieva, A. V. Beletsky, M. A. Filyushin, O. A. Shulga, N. V. Ravin, K. G. Skryabin

“…In different tissues (roots with buds, bracts, and flowers) of two individual plants at the late flowering stage, the transcriptomic data search identified 3’-partial mRNAs of two paralogous genes, MhyGASSHO1 (MhyGSO1) and MhyGSO2. Structural analysis of the encoded amino acid sequences revealed conserved domains, specific for leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinases, in MhyGSO1, and the N-terminal leucine-rich domain in MhyGSO2. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Food Safety Practices among Street Food Vendors at a Metropolitan District in Ghana: A Cross-sectional Study by Abraham Norman Nortey, Hubert Amu, Ebenezer Senu, Alfred Effah

“…In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 406 street food vendors were recruited based on a simple random sampling technique from the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana, using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed with the chi-square test and binary logistic regression using Stata (version 16) software. …”
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Comparative analysis of deep learning models for crack detection in buildings by S. Siva Rama Krishnan, M. K. Nalla Karuppan, Adil O. Khadidos, Alaa O. Khadidos, Shitharth Selvarajan, Saarthak Tandon, Balamurugan Balusamy

“…As a result, a critical challenge for many civil engineering applications is the precise, quick, and automated identification of cracks on structural surfaces is addressed with the solutions provided by the deep image neural networks. …”
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Coping with sand and dust storms: Developing and validating of an adaptation assessment tool by Shiva Salehi, Ali Ardalan, Abbas - Ostadtaghizadeh, Armin Zareiyan, Gholamreza Garmaroudi, Abbas Rahimiforoushani

“…Its face (quantitative and qualitative), content (qualitative and quantitative), and structural validity among 432 citizens of Ahvaz in southwest Iran were evaluated using exploratory factor analysis. …”
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Hepatitis B Birth Dose among Children in District 2 Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Prevalence and Associated Factors by Giao Huynh, Thanh Binh Nguyen, Ngoc Nga Cao, Minh Hoang Phan, Thi Bich Hop Dang, Thi Ngoc Han Nguyen

“…A prospective cross-sectional study between June and December 2017 recruited parents/caregivers of children aged 12–59 months who were randomly selected at the vaccination department in the District 2 Hospital. The structured questionnaire applied was to collect the characteristics of participants and check the vaccination schedule. …”
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Anemia among Women Attending Antenatal Care at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2017 by Wubet Worku Takele, Amare Tariku, Fasil Wagnew Shiferaw, Amare Demsie, Wondale Getinet Alemu, Degefaye Zelalem Anlay

“…The systematic random sampling technique was employed. Structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used. …”
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