How Developments in Genebanks Could Shape Utilization Strategies for Domestic Animals by Qianzi Ren, Ying Gong, Peng Su, Gang Liu, Yabin Pu, Fuqing Yu, Yuehui Ma, Zhenqing Wang, Yefang Li, Lin Jiang

“…In the face of these challenges, we emphasize the critical importance of promoting indigenous livestock and poultry germplasm resources in biodiversity conservation to enhance the adaptability and resilience of agricultural systems. To promote the sustainable management and conservation of genetic resources, a multistakeholder international cooperation framework is needed. …”
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The Interactions between Insulin and Androgens in Progression to Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer by Jennifer H. Gunter, Amy A. Lubik, Ian McKenzie, Michael Pollak, Colleen C. Nelson

“…Androgen-dependant gene pathways regulate the growth and maintenance of both normal and malignant prostate tissue, and androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) in patients exploits this dependence when used to treat recurrent and metastatic prostate cancer resulting in tumour regression. A major systemic side effect of ADT includes induction of key features of the metabolic syndrome and the consistent feature of hyperinsulinaemia. …”
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Migration Characteristics of Boring Mud in Roadway Floor Anchor Wire Hole and Test in Coal Mine by Hui Zhang, Weihai Han, Youlin Xu, Mengzhi Zhu, Zhanyang Liu, Zhenfeng Wang

“…A set of pump suction reverse circulation drilling systems has been developed, and floor anchor wire hole drilling and slag discharge operation at the same time were realized. …”
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Chikungunya: From Hypothesis to Evidence of Increased Severe Disease and Fatalities by Carlos Brito, Melissa Barreto Falcão, Maria de Fatima Pessoa Militão de Albuquerque, Thiago Cerqueira-Silva, Maria Glória Teixeira, Rafael Freitas de Oliveira Franca

“…Evaluating excess mortality involves analyzing consistent findings across different regions, biological plausibility, and systemic manifestations that contribute to severe outcomes. …”
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A Review on Research Advances and Applications of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Polymer in the Construction Industry by Sheng-Jie Duan, Ru-Ming Feng, Xin-Yan Yuan, Liang-Tao Song, Gen-Shu Tong, Jing-Zhong Tong

“…., concrete or masonry) using BFRP bars, grids, or sheets, and the development of novel design concepts that integrate BFRP products with existing structural systems. Furthermore, this paper identifies unresolved challenges and proposes potential research directions, intending to promote BFRP’s broader adoption as a standardized and innovative material in the construction industry.…”
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Ecotype-Level Genetic Biodiversity of Five Italian Traditional Crops by Francesco Guarino, Stefano Castiglione, Giovanni Improta, Maria Triassi, Angela Cicatelli

“…Efforts to maintain and further increase biodiversity in farming systems require a better understanding of the existing diversity created by traditional farming practices. …”
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Hardware-Efficient Design of Real-Time Profile Shape Matching Stereo Vision Algorithm on FPGA by Beau Tippetts, Dah Jye Lee, Kirt Lillywhite, James K. Archibald

“…Results show that the profile shape matching algorithm is an efficient real-time stereo vision algorithm for hardware implementation for resource limited systems such as microunmanned vehicles.…”
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Let’s Wiggle with 5-2-1-0: Curriculum Development for Training Childcare Providers to Promote Activity in Childcare Settings by Debra M. Vinci, Melicia C. Whitt-Glover, Christopher K. Wirth, Caroline Kraus, Alexandra P. Venezia

“…Overweight and obesity are increasing in preschool children in the US. Policy, systems, and environmental change interventions in childcare settings can improve obesity-related behaviors. …”
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C-SHAP: A Hybrid Method for Fast and Efficient Interpretability by Golshid Ranjbaran, Diego Reforgiato Recupero, Chanchal K. Roy, Kevin A. Schneider

“…Such advancements in interpretability and efficiency may hold value for enhancing decision-making within software-intensive systems, aligning with evolving engineering approaches.…”
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Seismic Response and Evaluation of SDOF Self-Centering Friction Damping Braces Subjected to Several Earthquake Ground Motions by Jong Wan Hu, Myung-Hyun Noh

“…The configuration and response mechanism of self-centering friction damping brace systems are firstly described in this study, and then parametric investigations are conducted through nonlinear time-history analyses performed on numerical single degree-of-freedom spring models. …”
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Severe Accident Simulation of the Laguna Verde Nuclear Power Plant by Gilberto Espinosa-Paredes, Raúl Camargo-Camargo, Alejandro Nuñez-Carrera

“…The lack of cooling water after the LOCA gets to the LVNPP to melting of the core that exceeds the design basis of the nuclear power plant (NPP) sufficiently to cause failure of structures, materials, and systems that are needed to ensure proper cooling of the reactor core by normal means. …”
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Understanding Patient Registries for Diabetes: A Scoping Review of Published Literature by Lana Moayad MD(C), Paige Alliston RD, MHSc, Saira Khalid BScN, Donna Fitzpatrick-Lewis MSW, Hertzel C. Gerstein MD, MSc, Diana Sherifali RN, PhD

“…The goals of the registries included: developing referral systems, evaluating community-based interventions, collecting self-reported data, improving access to care, and fostering diabetes communities. …”
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HIV-Associated Oral Mucosal Melanin Hyperpigmentation: A Clinical Study in a South African Population Sample by R. Chandran, L. Feller, J. Lemmer, R. A. G. Khammissa

“…The collected data comprised age, gender, CD4+ T cell count, viral load, systemic disease, medications, oral site affected by HIV-OMH, extent (localized or generalized), intensity of the pigmentation (dark or light), and smoking and snuff use. …”
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Effect of Multilayers CdS Nanocrystalline Thin Films on the Performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Abdullah A. Hussain, Haider Abdulelah, Ali H. Amteghy, Raed A. Dheyab, Ban Hamdan AlMulla

“…Due to relatively low price and nontoxicity of photovoltaic (PV) systems, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) recently gained a lot of attention in terms of improving their performance and longevity. …”
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Allelopathic Effects of Sphaeranthus suaveolens on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Phaseolus vulgaris and Oryza sativa by Hudson C. Laizer, Musa N. Chacha, Patrick A. Ndakidemi

“…Weeds with allelopathic effect have been reported to cause significant damage in agriculture particularly in smallholder farming systems. This study assessed the allelopathic effects of different concentrations of crude extract of a noxious weed Sphaeranthus suaveolens on seed germination and seedling growth of Phaseolus vulgaris and Oryza sativa by examining germination, seedling height, and total chlorophyll content after seven and fourteen days of crude extract treatment, respectively. …”
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Epidemiological Characteristics of Dengue Disease in Latin America and in the Caribbean: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Jaime Rafael Torres, Tomás Agustín Orduna, Maricela Piña-Pozas, Daniela Vázquez-Vega, Elsa Sarti

“…National epidemiological surveillance systems, usually based on passive detection of symptomatic cases, while underestimating the true burden of dengue disease, can provide valuable insight into disease trends and excess reporting and potential outbreaks. …”
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A Survey on Addressing IoT Security Issues by Embedding Blockchain Technology Solutions: Review, Attacks, Current Trends, and Applications by Nathalie Tan Yhe Huan, Zuriati Ahmad Zukarnain

“…Typically, IoT gadgets are vulnerable to security breaches, and the advancement of industrial systems might introduce severe security weakness. …”
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AADL architecture model construction based on FACE mode by LYU Guangzhe, YU Chunhai, KANG Kai, MA Chunyan, LIN Wei

“…In the development of time-sensitive, mission-critical aerospace software systems, the modeling technology that combines the FACE(future airborne capability environment) open architecture model with the AADL(architecture analysis & design language) architectural model is gradually becoming a research hot spot. …”
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Agile Governance Implementation in Public Services: the Case of DPMPTSP Padang City During the Covid-19 Pandemic by Ratih Ratih

“…Various innovations, such as the INDAH program for MSMEs and the OSS and SIMBG digital systems, are implemented to maintain service continuity. …”
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INTEREST INCOME AND DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS (DMBs) PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA by Russell Olukayode Christopher Somoye, Bamidele M. Ilo, Lateef Adewale Yunusa

“… The role of deposit money banks (DMBs) as a critical component of the financial intermediary component of the financial systems for the benefit of their shareholders and the economy at large has become more pronounced in recent times. …”
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