A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS MULTIPLE BUSINESS FUNCTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICAN SMMES: INSIGHTS POST-COVID-19 by Nomfundo Gladys Khoza, Walter Mthuthuzeli Mkosana

“…Articles published between 2019 and 2024 were sourced from Scopus and Web of Science, and the PRISMA framework was used for selecting and analysing relevant studies. …”
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Flash flood disaster risk evaluation based on geographic detector and interval number ranking method by Xiao Liu, Ronghua Liu, Xiaolei Zhang, Qi Liu

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Biopurification of functional soybean oligosaccharides from defatted soybean yellow pulp water fermented by yeast species: A process study by Zhenjiang Li, Jiaxin Liang, Shilin Liu, Xin Hu, Lidong wang, Changyuan Wang

“…This study presents a biotechnological method for isolating highly functional soybean oligosaccharides (SBOS) from soybean yellow pulp water (YPW) using microbial fermentation and resin-based purification methods. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Functional Outcomes Following Surgical and Conservative Management of Distal Tibia Shaft Fractures: A Prospective Observational Study by Amit Saxena, Surendra Kumar Mahore, Anshul Gupta, Ashish Kumar Sriwastava, Mansi Gupta

“…Introduction: Distal tibia shaft fractures pose significant treatment challenges due to limited soft tissue coverage and suboptimal vascularity in the region. Selecting the most appropriate management strategy – whether surgical or conservative – remains a subject of ongoing debate, particularly in resource-limited settings. …”
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Dip‐Pen Nanolithography‐Based Fabrication of Meta‐Chemical Surface for Heavy Metal Detection: Role of Poly‐Methyl Methacrylate in Sensor Sensitivity by Rahma Okbi, Mohammed Alkrenawi, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Dror Shamir, Haya Kornweitz, Yael Peled, Moshe Zohar, Ariela Burg

“…The nanosize, the surface‐to‐volume ratio (18.6 and 23.1 μm−1 for DAN‐ and D‐PA‐based ink, respectively), and the binding strength between the ligand and the cation (2.21 and −21.37 kcal mol−1 for DAN‐ and D‐PA‐based ink, respectively) are found to be the source of their high sensitivity, with limit of detection values of 0.40 and 0.30 ppb for DAN and D‐PA, respectively. …”
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Reconstructed Phase Space-Based Damage Detection Using a Single Sensor for Beam-Like Structure Subjected to a Moving Mass by Zhenhua Nie, Tuan Ngo, Hongwei Ma

“…This paper presents a novel damage detection method based on the reconstructed phase space of vibration signals using a single sensor. …”
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Multi-layer feature fusion and attention-enhanced YOLOv9 for rapid field detection of greenhouse blueberry maturity at long and short distances by Ziwei Pan, Lei Xu, Wanjin Zhao, Cong Fan, Xihao Zhang, Weihui Chen, Yonglin Shen, Nengcheng Chen

“…Given the dense growth of blueberry plants and small fruit size, detecting blueberry maturity at long distances poses significant challenges. …”
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Smoke and Fire-You Only Look Once: A Lightweight Deep Learning Model for Video Smoke and Flame Detection in Natural Scenes by Chenmeng Zhao, Like Zhao, Ka Zhang, Yinghua Ren, Hui Chen, Yehua Sheng

“…Owing to the demand for smoke and flame detection in natural scenes, this paper proposes a lightweight deep learning model, SF-YOLO (Smoke and Fire-YOLO), for video smoke and flame detection in such environments. …”
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Pulmonary function testing in pediatric allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients to monitor for Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome: a systematic review by William A. Gower, Maximiliano Tamae-Kakazu, Shivanthan Shanthikumar, Saumini Srinivasan, Erin E. Reardon, Amisha V. Barochia, Edward Charbek, Charlotte Calvo, Pi Chun Cheng, Shailendra Das, Stella M. Davies, Jessica Gross, Ajay Sheshadri, Christoper T. Towe, Samuel B. Goldfarb, Narayan P. Iyer

“…Pulmonary function testing (PFT) pre- and post-aHSCT may allow for pre-symptomatic detection of BOS, and thus early intervention. …”
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Quality of life and objective functional impairment in lumbar spinal stenosis: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of moderators by Andrea Pozza, Fabio Ferretti, Anna Coluccia, Roberto Gusinu, Giacomo Gualtieri, Vitaliano Francesco Muzii

“…Moderators will be investigated through meta-regression.Conclusions A summary of the evidence on quality of life and functional impairment in LSS may suggest clinical and occupational health medicine strategies aimed to timely detect and prevent these outcomes. …”
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GWAS and WGCNA analysis uncover candidate genes associated with drought in Brassica juncea L. by Yusong Zhang, Yusong Zhang, Xiaoyan Yuan, Xiaoyan Yuan, Yunyun Zhang, Yunyun Zhang, Yanqing Luo, Yanqing Luo, Kaiqin Zhao, Kaiqin Zhao, Feng Zu, Feng Zu, Zhengshu Tian, Zhengshu Tian, Jinfeng Li, Jinfeng Li, Lifan Zhang, Lifan Zhang, Xiaoying He, Xiaoying He, Jinxiang Gao, Jinxiang Gao, Minglian Fu, Minglian Fu, Genze Li, Genze Li, Feihu Liu

“…To screen drought-tolerant germplasm resources and key functional genes related to drought tolerance in Brassica juncea L.(193 accessions), three treatments were applied at the germination and seedling stages:control(CK), moderate drought stress (M), and severe drought stress (S). …”
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The effects of nicotine withdrawal on exercise-related physical ability and sports performance in nicotine addicts: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kangzhe Bao, Kai Zheng, Xianxian Zhou, Baichao Chen, Zerui He, Danyang Zhu

“…Background Previous research has established that nicotine withdrawal can ameliorate cardiovascular and pulmonary function in smokers. Nevertheless, the impact on physical fitness and athletic performance remains under-investigated.Objective To evaluating the impacts of nicotine withdrawal on both exercise performance and exercise-associated physical capabilities in nicotine-dependent individuals.Study design A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources The data was compiled from databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Central, and EBSCO.Study selection The selection criteria required studies to elucidate the effects of nicotine withdrawal on exercise performance or exercise-related physical abilities. …”
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Age-specific effects of synthetic cannabinoids on cognitive function and hippocampal gene expression in mice: insights from behavioral and molecular correlates by Kaixi Li, Kaixi Li, Yuanyuan Chen, Yuanyuan Chen, Yawen Xu, Yawen Xu, Yuan Pang, Yongli Bao, Simeng Zhang, Simeng Zhang, Xuesong Shi, Xuesong Shi, Jingzhi Ran, Jingzhi Ran, Yanling Qiao, Yanling Qiao, Yanling Qiao, Yizhao Xu, Yizhao Xu, Yiming Wang, Bin Di, Bin Di, Peng Xu, Peng Xu

“…This study provides an innovative resource on the behavioral and molecular landscape of age-specific changes in cognitive function by synthetic cannabinoids and offers new opportunities for follow-up studies to target age-specific functional significance and related molecular mechanisms to be mined.…”
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Structural-Functional Analysis of the Rural Housing Using Sustainable Development Approach (Case Study: in Eastern Roumeshkhan County, Kuhdasht township) by Ahmad Roumiani, Hamdollah Sojasi Qeidari, Kheirulensa Mansouri Mansouri

“…The purpose of the study is the dwellings’ structural and functional conformity by considering sustainable development indicators in eastern Rumeshkhan county, Lorestan province. …”
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Functional Component Production Capabilities in Milk Fermentation of Some Featured Lactic Acid Bacteria Species for Use in Different Food Processes by Tuğba Kök Taş, Fatma Ecemnur Duran, Nilgün Özdemir, Ebru Çubuk Demiralay

“…Therefore, the findings of this study will provide the right strain selection for a fermented dairy product or a different non-dairy-based fermented product according to the desired functional properties. …”
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The interaction networks of small rubber particle proteins in the latex of Taraxacum koksaghyz reveal diverse functions in stress responses and secondary metabolism by Silva Melissa Wolters, Natalie Laibach, Jenny Riekötter, Kai-Uwe Roelfs, Boje Müller, Jürgen Eirich, Richard M. Twyman, Iris Finkemeier, Dirk Prüfer, Dirk Prüfer, Christian Schulze Gronover

“…The Russian dandelion (Taraxacum koksaghyz) is a promising source of natural rubber (NR). The synthesis of NR takes place on the surface of organelles known as rubber particles, which are found in latex – the cytoplasm of specialized cells known as laticifers. …”
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Exploring Floristic Diversity, Propagation Patterns, and Plant Functions in Domestic Gardens across Urban Planning Gradient in Lubumbashi, DR Congo by Yannick Useni Sikuzani, Bernard Kisangani Kalonda, Médard Mpanda Mukenza, Jonas Yona Mleci, Alex Mpibwe Kalenga, François Malaisse, Jan Bogaert

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Lipase production from Bacillus safensis VC-6 isolated from the volcanic region of Copahue: optimization and functional genomic insights by Valeria Foronda, Valeria Foronda, Valeria Castellanos, Claudia Hoepfner, Claudia Hoepfner, Daniel Guzmán, Héctor Guzmán, Jerry L. Solis

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Advances in the Endogenous and Exogenous Effects of Milk-derived Exosomes and Regulation of Intestinal Health by Yang PANG, Yi LI, Yue LUAN, Teng WANG, Qin WANG, Xiaoyun HE

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Genome-wide characterization of the BBX gene family in perennial ryegrass and functional insights into the potentiality of LpBBX3 in drought and salt tolerance by Qingchun Liu, Yi Song, Yanfeng Liu, Xiao Xu, An Shao, Meng Wei, Yang He, Xinpei Zhang, Wei Wang

“…These findings provide valuable genetic resources and insight into the LpBBX family, laying a crucial foundation for elucidating their biological functions in abiotic stress adaptation mechanisms in perennial ryegrass.…”
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