Characterization of the complete plastid genome of Clivia mirabilis (Amaryllidaceae) by Ling Yue, Xiu-Li Feng, Dan Li, Hai-Hong Wu, Jing Meng, Xing-Hua Zhao

“…In this study, we sequenced the complete chloroplast (cp) genome of C. mirabilis and reported it for the first time. The cp genome was 158,914 base pairs (bp) in total length, including two inverted repeats (IRs, 27,052 bp), separated by a large single-copy region (LSC, 86,519 bp) and a small single-copy region (SSC, 18,291 bp). …”
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Oyster and Pyramidella Shells as Heterogeneous Catalysts for the Microwave-Assisted Biodiesel Production from Jatropha curcas Oil by Achanai Buasri, Tidarat Rattanapan, Chalida Boonrin, Chosita Wechayan, Vorrada Loryuenyong

“…The effects of reaction variables such as reaction time, microwave power, methanol/oil molar ratio, and catalyst loading on the yield of biodiesel were investigated. …”
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Big data and urban form: a systematic review by Vladan Djokić, Aleksandra Djordjević, Aleksandra Milovanović

“…Abstract The study of urban form as a central interest of architects, planners, and urban designers has faced various challenges over time, affecting the representation of this topic in the research, educational, and practical arenas. …”
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Evaluation of Contemporary Computational Techniques to Optimize Adsorption Process for Simultaneous Removal of COD and TOC in Wastewater by Areej Alhothali, Hifsa Khurshid, Muhammad Raza Ul Mustafa, Kawthar Mostafa Moria, Umer Rashid, Omaimah Omar Bamasag

“…Maximum COD (88.9%) and TOC (98.8%) removal were predicted at pH of 7, a dosage of 300 mg/L, and contact time of 60 mins using ANFIS-surface plots. The optimization approaches showed the performance in the following order: ANFIS-surface plots>ANN-GA>RSM-GA>RSM.…”
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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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Deghosting, Demultiple, and Deblurring in Controlled-Source Seismic Interferometry by Joost van der Neut, Maria Tatanova, Jan Thorbecke, Evert Slob, Kees Wapenaar

“…Interferometry is generally based on a source integral over cross-correlation (CC) pairs of full, perturbed (time-gated), or decomposed wavefields. We provide an overview of ghosts, multiples, and spatial blurring effects that can occur for different types of interferometry. …”
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Finite Element-Based Simulation of Cooling Rate on the Material Properties of an Automobile Silent Block by Burak Öztürk, Fuat Kara

“…These products are used in high-speed cars and are subject to high engineering stresses. Over time, fractures occur in the connection part of these products due to insufficient strength. …”
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Cellular and genetic analysis of wound healing in Drosophila larvae. by Michael J Galko, Mark A Krasnow

“…Subsequently, more-peripheral cells orient toward and fuse with the central syncytium. During this time, the Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) pathway is activated in a gradient emanating out from the wound, and the epidermal cells spread along or through the wound plug to reestablish a continuous epithelium and its basal lamina and apical cuticle lining. …”
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POSITIONING AHL AL-BAYT WITHOUT TENDENCIES: AL-SHAWKANI'S CONTRIBUTION TO DETERMINING THE HADITH IN ISLAMIC SHARIA by Ahmad Azmi Ahsantu Dhonni, Muhid, Andris Nurita, Afif Maulana

“…Al-Shawkani saw that the uncertain political conditions in Yemen and the rise of blind taqlid directed Muslims to go astray and heresy at that time. This study examines al-Shawkani's stance on Ahl al-Bayt's position in determining the basis of Sharia law through his relevant works. …”
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Thunderstorm-Associated Asthma or Shortness of Breath Epidemic: A Canadian Case Report by AE Dennis Wardman, Dennis Stefani, Judy C MacDonald

“…The Calgary Health Region investigated the event using diagnostic data from emergency departments, an urgent care medical clinic and patient interviews, in addition to bioaerosol counts, pollutant data and weather data reflecting atmospheric conditions at that time. On July 31, 2000 and August 1, 2000, 157 people sought care for asthma symptoms. …”
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Diesters Biolubricant Base Oil: Synthesis, Optimization, Characterization, and Physicochemical Characteristics by Jumat Salimon, Nadia Salih, Bashar Mudhaffar Abdullah

“…Optimum conditions of the experiment to obtain high yield % of OLHYOOD were predicted at ratio of OL/HYOOA of 2 : 1 mol/mol, ratio of SA/HYOOA of 0.7 : 1 mol/mol, reaction temperature 110°C, and 7 h of reaction time. At this condition, the yield of OLHYOOD was 88.7%. …”
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Basic management principles of the formation of consumer loyalty to brands of regional companies by E. V. Pisareva, E. S. Sergienko

“…It is determined that the formation of loyalty is not a one-time marketing campaign, but a complex work of a cohesive team of employees under the guidance of an effective manager. …”
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In-stent chronic coronary occlusion. Efficiency of revascularization and recanalization technique by S.M. Furkalo

“…In most cases, a multivessel disease occurred, the time after stenting was more than 78 months, and the course of the disease was symptomatic in all patients. …”
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System of comprehensive evaluation of academic staff activity by I. Dudarev, V. Purtov

“…This approach also enables stakeholders to track changes in academics’ effectiveness over time. The evaluation system will enhance personnel management in universities, thereby contributing to the achievement of strategic goals for institutional development. …”
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Disturbance Observer-Based Nonsingular Terminal Sliding Mode Control for Spacecraft Electromagnetic Docking by Jinghui Zhang, Guoqiang Zeng, Shifeng Zhang

“…The proposed control method is guaranteed to be chattering-free and to possess superior properties such as finite-time convergence, high-precision tracking, and strong robustness. …”
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Received signal strength difference–based tracking estimation method for arbitrarily moving target in wireless sensor networks by Zixi Jia, Bo Guan

“…Supposing the noise has a certain degree of correlation in a certain time interval, received signal strength difference can effectively reduce the negative impact from noise. …”
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System Dynamics Simulation and Analysis of Water Resources Utilization in Longkou City,Shandong Province by YANG Xiao, LIU Xinyu, QIN Huanhuan

“…Based on system dynamics analysis method,this paper predicts and analyzes the comprehensive utilization and development of water resources in Longkou City,Shandong Province from 2019 to 2050 under four different scenarios.The results show that:①The water demand of Longkou City increases with the forecast time.In the forecast period,the average total water demands of Longkou City under the four scenarios are 13.726,15.078,11.307 and 13.944 billion m³,respectively.At the end of the forecast period (2050),the total water demands of Longkou City under the four scenarios are 18.392,24.271,15.975 and 22.468 billion m³ respectively;②The water shortage under different scenarios is different.The proportion of water shortage years in the forecast period is 91.18%,91.18%,50.00% and 67.65%,respectively.The average water shortage volume is 2.886,4.158,0.610 and 3.091 billion m³ respectively,and the average water shortage index is 0.209 6,0.258 9,0.175 3 and 0.282 9 respectively;③ Adhering to the concept of environmental protection and sustainable development,it is necessary to balance the water conservation and social and economic development in the future development of Longkou City.Through the analysis and comparison of the simulation results,the comprehensive development scenario is the best among all scenarios for resource exploitation and social and economic sustainable development.…”
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The influence of nutrition on the formation and modification of human immunity by Zuzanna Chęcińska-Maciejewska, Andrzej Ciborek, Ewelina Książek, Hanna Krauss

“…Human immunity is an important aspect of health, and it is integral to defence mechanisms against infections and diseases. At the same time, nutrition plays a role in providing the body with essential nutrients, which not only form the body’s basic building blocks but also influence the effectiveness of the immune system. …”
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A New Variable Exponential Power Reaching Law of Complementary Terminal Sliding Mode Control by Feng Xu, Na An, Jianlin Mao, Shubo Yang

“…Moreover, it has the characteristic of global finite-time convergence. Besides, a complementary terminal sliding mode control (CTSMC) method is designed by combining the integral terminal sliding surface with the complementary sliding surface to improve the convergence rate. …”
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Promoting Agency Among Upper Elementary School Teachers and Students with an Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning System to Score Performance-Based Science Assessments by Fatima Elvira Terrazas-Arellanes, Lisa Strycker, Giani Gabriel Alvez, Bailey Miller, Kathryn Vargas

“…Such assessments, unlike traditional multiple-choice tests, are time-consuming and labor-intensive for teachers to score. …”
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