Role of Earthworms in Soil Fertility Maintenance through the Production of Biogenic Structures by Tunira Bhadauria, Krishan Gopal Saxena

“…The increased transfer of organic C and N into soil aggregates indicates the potential for earthworms to facilitate soil organic matter stabilization and accumulation in agricultural systems, and that their influence depends greatly on differences in land management practices. …”
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Field Diagnosis and Management of Phytophthora Diseases by Stephen H. Futch, James H. Graham

“… Phytophthora species are important soil-borne fungal pathogens worldwide that attack the root systems, trunks, and fruit of citrus trees at any age. …”
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Identify the Critical Factors Influencing the Indexing Work of CoPS: A Multiagent Oriented Network Perspective by Jinglve Wang

“…The indexing work of complex products and systems (CoPS) is to determine a comprehensive set of indicators to ensure seamless integration of CoPS modules. …”
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Prediction of Pollutant Emissions from Bluff-Body Stabilised Nonpremixed Flames by Nelu Munteanu, Shokri M. Amzaini

“…Construction of a stable flame is one of the critical design requirements in developing practical combustion systems. Flames stabilised by a bluff-body are extensively used in certain types of combustors. …”
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Phase evolution in an MCrAlY coating during high temperature exposure by Costa C., Barbareschi E., Guarnone P., Borzone G.

“…MCrAlY (M = Ni and/or Co) coating systems are often applied on gas turbine blades and vanes to withstand the challenges of severe conditions. …”
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Immediate shock and residual stress: Unmasking the dual dynamics of covid-19 on the mental health of health professionals in China by Suyi Duan

“…Recognising the dynamic features of these mental health issues among health professionals is critical for developing effective support systems. # Objectives This study aims to explore the dual impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of health professionals in China, both during and after the pandemic; to explore the probable underlying factors causing these mental health issues; to identify both adaptive and maladaptive coping behaviours employed by the health personnel; and to assess the organisational and social support to mitigate the effect of the pandemic on the mental health of the Chinese health professionals…”
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Social Robots in Education: Current Trends and Future Perspectives by Georgios Lampropoulos

“…Social robots are intelligent tutoring systems that can improve students’ learning, affective, and cognitive outcomes when used as tutors or peer learners offering affective and personalized learning. …”
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The situation of the Greek Catholic Church in Slovakia in the second half of 20th century by Peter Šturák

“…In connection with this, ecumenical memory of 20th century martyrs took place on 7th May 2000 in Colosseum in Roma, where Holy Father also said: „At the places, where it seemed that hatred will diminish the whole life and it will be impossible to run from it, witnesses of God showed that love is stronger than death. In terrible systems of tyranny which outraged a man at the places of pain, in hunger and various torments, they showed that they belong to Christ, crucified and resurrected Lord… Let the memory of our brothers and sisters­‑martyrs be still alive in following century and millennium. …”
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A Fuzzy Nonlinear Programming Approach for Optimizing the Performance of a Four-Objective Fluctuation Smoothing Rule in a Wafer Fabrication Factory by Horng-Ren Tsai, Toly Chen

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Revue critique de trois outils de modélisation intégrée du territoire et de l’environnement pour la planification en Amérique du nord by Jean-François Guay, Jean-Philippe Waaub

“…This tool set is based on (1) ecological mapping where focus is put on the description of natural/physical landscape, (2) landscape-oriented visual modeling or geovisualization, and (3) spatial modelling which includes cellular automata and multiagent systems which use are intended for the detailed modeling of interactions between individuals and between individuals and their living space. …”
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Ferritin in Adult-Onset Still’s Disease: Just a Useful Innocent Bystander? by Bella Mehta, Petros Efthimiou

“…Adult-Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) is an immune-mediated systemic disease with quotidian-spiking fever, rash, and inflammatory arthritis. …”
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Kidney and Urinary Tract Involvement in Kawasaki Disease by Toru Watanabe

“…Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis and can develop multiple organ injuries including kidney and urinary tract involvement. …”
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Mapping and auditing digital literacy of civil servants in selected South African government departments by Blessing Mbatha

“… As digital technology becomes ubiquitous, workers will increasingly need an appropriate set of digital skills to access and process information, using digital systems and tools. Hence, the aim of the study was to map and audit the digital literacy of civil servants in selected South African government departments in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). …”
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Artificial intelligence in aviation English testing by Gökhan Demirdöken

“…The review encompasses AI technologies such as automated speech recognition (ASR), natural language processing (NLP), and intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) in the light of the language proficiency requirements stated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). …”
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Databases and Information Models for Semantic and Evolutionary Analysis in Fortified Cultural Heritage by Sandro Parrinello, Alberto Pettineo

“…The paper explores two fortified systems, as case studies, to evaluate different modelling approaches, the parameterisation of architectural components, and semantic interpretation, to define a repeatable methodology for classifying, accessing, and sharing architectural information. …”
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Issues of LNG producing companies entering the eastern markets and ways to overcome them by F. A. Ostroumov, V. Ya. Afanasiev

“…Logframe and comparative analysis, systems approach, and modelling have been used in   the research process. …”
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Beyond the immediate: exploring the long-term effects of COVID-19 on urban retail in Seoul, South Korea by Kyeong Hee Seo

“…By adopting nuanced, context-specific approaches, cities can better prepare for and respond to future health crises while fostering sustainable urban systems and economic resilience.…”
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Micellization Studies on Binary Mixture of Methionine with Polyoxyethylene (10) Cetyl Ether (Brij-56) and Polyoxyethylene (20) Cetyl Ether (Brij-58) by B. S. Bhadane, T. J. Patil

“…The CP of pure surfactant polyoxyethylene (10) cetyl ether (Brij-56) and polyoxyethylene (20) cetyl ether (Brij-58) declined with increased [Bj-56] and [Bj-58]. The CP of mixed systems Brij-56/methionine and Brij-58/methionine shows same trends with increased [Met.]. …”
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Identity and agency in South Africa by Leyla Tavernaro-Haidarian

“…In this article I show how the African moral theory of ubuntu can help us achieve this by contributing to understandings of identity and agency that work in concert with systems and structures and towards shared ends. Hence, while theorists largely focus on the potential of identity to confront wanting social realities and to create freedom from constraint, I suggest that through ubuntu, identity can be reimagined as mutualistic and symbiotic with social organisation – enabling, as a result, more equity and justice. …”
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Loading on a Rigid Target from Close Proximity Underwater Explosions by Mark Riley, Malcolm Smith, J.E. van Aanhold, Niklas Alin

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