Pollution Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements in Soils Using Characterization and Microbiological Analysis: The Case of a Rare and Precious Metal Mining Site in Wuzhou, G... by Yi Sun, Zixuan Yang, Kun Dong, Fujiang Hui, Dunqiu Wang, Yecheng Huang

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Socioeconomic inequalities in meeting the needs of the elderly in western Iran by Sediqheh Mafakheri, Fatemeh Mansouri-Shad, Parvin Cheraghi, Qhadir Nouri, Zahra Cheraghi

“…Abstract Objective The increasing demographic shift toward an aging population in Iran highlights the urgent need to understand how socioeconomic inequalities affect the ability of older individuals to access essential resources and services. This study examined socioeconomic inequalities in meeting the needs of older people in Hamadan, Iran. …”
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Deep Learning Approaches for Morphological Classification of Intestinal Organoids by Giovanni Cicceri, Sebastiano Di Bella, Simone Di Franco, Giorgio Stassi, Matilde Todaro, Salvatore Vitabile

“…Rather, SVM and RF performed significantly worse, showing an accuracy approximately 20% lower than the selected DL models. Considering efficiency, ViT had the highest accuracy but required more resources (0.0437 sec/image, 343 MB), while MobileNet, the lightest model (35.6 MB), had the fastest inference time (0.0063 sec/image). …”
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Application of machine learning algorithms for predicting the life-long physiological effects of zinc oxide Micro/Nano particles on Carum copticum by Maryam Mazaheri-Tirani, Soleyman Dayani, Majid Iranpour Mobarakeh

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Place attachment and migration intentions of the population: An example of eight cities in Serbia by Petrović Mina, Backović Vera, Petrović Irena

“…Empirical analysis is aimed to illustrate the researched cities potential to keep their population by investigating their place attachment (emotional and functional) and the way they perceive their city, in relation to their intention to migrate. …”
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Genome-wide microsatellite characterization and their marker development and transferability in Broussonetia Species by Xiaowen Jia, Hanyu Li, Ying Han, Lu Wang, Chanjuan Lai, Xi Liu, Pan Li, Zupei Lei, Yonghua Zhang

“…Genic-mapped SSRs may regulate biological processes by influencing gene activity and protein function. To verify SSRs polymorphism, we selected 30 ones from 10,752 potentially polymorphic SSRs loci for PCR amplification among these three species, all of which were successfully amplified and exhibited polymorphism across these three species. …”
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Towards developing new private sector maternity care models in South Africa: results from a deliberative stakeholder dialogue by Tanya Doherty, Sue Fawcus, Vishal Brijlal, Geetesh Solanki

“…Improving equity and outcomes requires leveraging private sector resources, but only if quality issues are addressed. …”
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Prostruc: an open-source tool for 3D structure prediction using homology modeling by Shivani V. Pawar, Wilson Sena Kwaku Banini, Musa Muhammad Shamsuddeen, Toheeb A. Jumah, Nigel N. O. Dolling, Abdulwasiu Tiamiyu, Olaitan I. Awe

“…Second, it evaluates model quality via QMEANDisCo to ensure high accuracy.ResultsThe top five models are selected based on these metrics and provided to the user. …”
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Isolation, Purification, and Structural Characterization of Antioxidant Polysaccharides Isolated from the Fruiting Bodies of Cordyceps militaris by Yanan WANG, Xinyi QIAN, Yidan YONG, Mengmeng WU, Yihao LI, Yuhang CHEN, Zaizhong NI, Lulu LI, Anhui CHEN, Peng ZHANG, Ying GENG, Ying SHAO

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for the in-depth development and antioxidant activity research of Cordyceps militaris resources.…”
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Isolation and Characterization of L-Asparaginase-Producing Bacteria from the Arabian–Persian Gulf Region: First Report on <i>Bacillus xiamenensis</i> ASP-J1-4 as a Producer and Its... by Ghofran M. Al-Harbi, Essam Kotb, Abeer A. Almiman, Mahmoud M. Berekaa, Salwa Alhamad, Nada F. Alahmady, Meneerah A. Aljafary, Nadiyah M. Alqazlan, Reem I. Alyami, Joud M. Alqarni, Ebtesam Abdullah Al-Suhaimi

“…L-asparaginase (L-ASNase) functions as a chemotherapeutic enzyme with antitumor properties. …”
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eCBT-I dialogue system: a comparative evaluation of large language models and adaptation strategies for insomnia treatment by Xueying Bao, Xingyu Zhu, Dongren Yang, Hao Lou, Ruoyun Wang, Yutong Wu, Wenhui Li, Yu Xia, Li Zeng, Yingying Pan, Xiqin Wang, Xian Zhang, Cheng Ling, Youhui Ling, Yan Zhang, Qi Zhao, Mei Yang

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Identification of novel angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from walnut (Juglans sigillata Dode) protein hydrolysates and their vascular endothelial protective prop... by Wenyun Xiong, Lixia Guo, Yiting Zhang, Shurui Li, Zihuan Wu, Shengbao Cai

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Factors Influencing Primary Care Physicians’ Adjustment of Oral Anti-Diabetic Drugs in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Qualitative Research Study by Natasha Sheng Yeng Leng, Shera Chaterji, Aminath Shiwaza Moosa, Patricia Ching Yen Chia, Lay Geok Lian, ZhengHua Li, Natalie Ming Foong Hooi, Beth Shin Rei Lau, Ngiap Chuan Tan

“…Clinical decision support functionality in the electronic medical record (EMR) system prompted PCPs to select the type of OADs during the consultation. …”
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PCI-DB: a novel primary tissue immunopeptidome database to guide next-generation peptide-based immunotherapy development by Sven Nahnsen, Hans-Georg Rammensee, Cécile Gouttefangeas, Jonas S Heitmann, Juliane S Walz, Jens Bauer, Marcel Wacker, Annika Nelde, Jonas Scheid, Steffen Lemke, Marissa L Dubbelaar, Patrick Zimmermann, Naomi Hoenisch Gravel, Susanne Jung, Anna Dengler, Yacine Maringer, Sven Fillinger, Tatjana Bilich

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Representation of the perception of effective factors on the implementation of Eric Cheng's knowledge management model in secondary schools of West Azarbaijan province by parivash mohammadi gheshlagh

“…The purposeful sampling method is of homogeneous type, and based on the principle of data saturation; 8 people were selected as sample managers. In order to collect information, a semi-structured interview was conducted with the participants. …”
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Co-encapsulation of norcantharidin prodrugs and lomitapide in nanoparticles to regulate CCL4 expression by inhibiting Wnt/β-catenin pathway for improved anti-tumor immunotherapy by Feng Zhao, Liming Gong, Ping Wang, Dong Chen, Shijie Cao, Feifei Yang, Manqing Tang, Yuanyuan Meng, Yuming Wang, Lin Miao, Yunfei Li, Wei Huang

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Creative Design as Research The Application of Practice Base Research in Designing the Logo of Didar Gallery of Isfahan by Rasool Kamali Dolat Abadi

“…In this research design, the author has used four cognitive fields: "Graphics and Sign Design", "Process Design and Triz's Theory of Creativity" (The four basic pillars of Triz: “Contrast”, “Ideality”, “Function” and “Resources”; The eight principles of Triz: “Consolidation”, “Nesting”, “Prior Action”, “Periodic Action”, “Mediator”, “Replacement of Mechanical Systems”, “Homogeneity” & “Phase Transition”), "Contemporary Art and Galleries" (Applying seven features of Contemporary Art: “innovation and experimentation” in the unconventional design process, “using Multimedia as a new tool” in logo design, “conceptual-critical and questioning approach” which has deconstructive features, “process oriented design”, “Multiplicity of meaning”, “Multidisciplinary approach in sound engineering and image engineering” and “Social action and interactivity” through collaboration with different people for sign design) and "Structuralist & Post-Structuralist Philosophy" (Concepts such as “the metaphysics of presence”, “the priority of speech (parole) over writing (language)”, “endless chain of significations” ,“the trace of meaning”, “the Play of presence and absence”, “deferral of meaning”, “difference”).In designing the final logo of Didar Gallery, the designer paid attention to the histogram of the recorded sound of saying the word Didar, instead of a purely written or visual approach, taking into account selected theoretical principles in the four cognitive fields and while visualizing the sound, he redesigned the letters with deformation in its geometry.As a result, in the final design, the designer has increased the creative and thoughtful aspect of the logo by making changes in the design tools and design approach, and by deepening the design -by finding ideas from philosophical propositions (especially Derrida's deconstruction)- to the extent that the gallery logo, in addition to the status of its functionality can be considered as an artwork.…”
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Soil water dynamics in a 450-year-old natural landslide-dammed valley farmland: Insights into precipitation responses by Zhao Jin, Huifeng Wu, Hao Han, Yunchong Fu, Jing Zhang, Guofan Cao, Keyan Xu

“…Tens of thousands of sediment check dams have historically played vital ecological functions in China’s Loess Plateau, and dammed valley farmland has been a significant agricultural resource for centuries. …”
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La ferme à enclos quadrangulaire du Bois des Olivettes à Roncourt (Moselle) : une catégorie d’établissement romain largement diffusée dans la vallée mosellane by Gaël Brkojewitsch, Brice Chevaux

“…Indeed, this farm was one with many resources, which flourished for more than three centuries. …”
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Synergistic modulation of valence state and oxygen vacancy induced by surface reconstruction of the CeO2/CuO catalyst toward enhanced electrochemical CO2 reduction by Fangfang Chang, Zhenmao Zhang, Yan Zhang, Yongpeng Liu, Lin Yang, Xiaolei Wang, Zhengyu Bai, Qing Zhang

“…Advanced characterization analysis and density functional theory (DFT) calculations further confirm the fact that the existence of oxygen vacancies and Cu0–Cu+–Cu2+ sites modified with CeO2 is conducive to CO2 adsorption and activation, enhances the hydrogenation of *CO to *CHO, and further promotes the dimerization of *CHO, thus promoting the selectivity of C2+ generation. …”
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