Environmental Performance of Existing Cities and Green Infrastructures—Two Case Studies Compared: Reggio Calabria and Enna, Italy by Celestina Fazia

“…The research identifies two ways to prepare cities to meet the challenges: the first is to optimize the way the urban organism functions by containing CO₂ emissions and consumption of nonrenewable resources by indicating strategies to regenerate the existing city according to an ecosystem approach; the second is to preserve the natural areas of the peri-urban area through graded forms of protection and enhancement by curbing the settlement thrusts of the existing city. …”
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT OF EXPERT COMPETENCY by Olena Lobach, Igor Babych, Elena Persiyanova

“…The following results were obtained: the problem of assessing the quality of experts was considered; based on the authors’ practical experience and analysis of literature sources, the structural diagram of the properties of experts and their assessment was developed; five main groups of existing methods for assessing the quality of experts were analyzed; existing models of an integrated assessment of the competency of experts were reviewed; a two-stage method for the integrated assessment of the competency of experts was developed by integrating the methods of heuristic, test, and statistical assessment; the main groups of users and functional requirements to the information system for assessing the competency of experts were identified; the database and user interface of the information system were developed; the developed information technology of the integrated assessment of the competency of experts was tested on actual data for selecting an expert group to choose the methodology of project management. …”
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Reassessing Adaptational Lag in Eriophorum vaginatum: Short-Term Responses to Reciprocal Transplant and Passive Warming Experiments in Northern Alaska by Jennifer Lynn Chandler, James B McGraw, Michael L Moody, Jianwu Tang, Janice Voltzow, Ned Fetcher

“…This study’s short duration likely limited our ability to detect differences in tiller population growth as a function of garden or ecotype, emphasizing the need for long-term monitoring.…”
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Concept of Vector Multicomponent Physical Quantities, Models and Measurement Method by V. N. Nesterov

“…There are three positions of this conception in this paper, which are formulated as follows: vector multicomponent physical quantities are considered as functions of the set of their constituent information components; the communication functions of the specified information components in the models of multicomponent physical quantities are determined by the laws of vector algebra; information models of vector multicomponent physical quantities allow an alternative representation of information components depending on the selected coordinate system.The mathematical model of the vector multicomponent physical quantity is presented. …”
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How much does a disrupted mitochondrial network influence neuronal dysfunction? by Zofia MA Chrzanowska‐Lightowlers, Robert N Lightowlers

“…This ensures all tissues have an adequate energy supply and underlines the need for a fully functional mitochondrial network. Since mitochondrial biogenesis and maintenance require components from two genetic sources, mitochondrial diseases can result from mutations in either the nuclear or the mitochondrial genome (mtDNA). …”
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Pathogenesis of Apical Periodontitis: a Literature Review by Indre Graunaite, Greta Lodiene, Vita Maciulskiene

“…Additionally, a manual search in the cytokine production, cytokine functions and periapical tissue destruction in the journals and books was performed.Results: In total, 97 literature sources were obtained and reviewed. …”
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Greener solvents in extraction of proteins and peptides by Katarína Maráková

“…The sample pretreatment still represents a fundamental aspect of any analytical workflow, and the implementation of sustainable and efficient extraction of proteins is essential to satisfy the increasing requirements for high-quality extraction of proteins from their natural sources. Proteins, with their unique structural and functional characteristics, are utilized in several industries such as pharmaceuticals, biomedicine, cosmetics, and food. …”
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Development of the information platform of the station ACS through interaction with the rolling stock identification systems, control complexes for sorting automation and satellite... by M. A. Khizhnyak

“…ASUST facilities combine, analyze and optimize all data flow possible for a given control object, making cross-sections and selections that allow station employees to quickly perform their functional duties. …”
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Evaluation of Rural Housing Structural Transformations Based on the Rural Livelihood; Case Study : Riab Village in Khorasan Razavi Province by Abasalt Askari Rabori, Shahab Abbaszadeh, Ali Asghar Abroon

“…The present research, via explaining the causes and factors influencing rural life, attempts to explain the nature of rural life influences on the structure of rural housing architecture, to examine the changes of rural housing from traditional-native housing to new housing in a the selected case study. This is achieved through combined descriptive-analytical approach, while studying library resources and field observations, and analyzed the changes in the structure of rural housing architecture. …”
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Comparative Genomics of <i>Bifidobacterium animalis</i> subsp. <i>lactis</i> Reveals Strain-Level Hyperdiversity, Carbohydrate Metabolism Adaptations, and CRISPR-Mediated Phage Imm... by Ozge Can, Ismail Gumustop, Ibrahim Genel, Hulya Unver, Enes Dertli, Ibrahim Cagri Kurt, Fatih Ortakci

“…A comparative analysis of spacer sequences revealed distinct strain-specific CRISPR profiles, with certain strains sharing identical spacers that correlate with common phylogenetic clades or similar isolation sources—an indication of exposure to the same phage populations and shared selective pressures. …”
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Between Astronomy and Revelation: Reassessing the Star of Bethlehem in Matthew 2:1–12 by Sugihyono, Nicolien Meggy Sumakul, Mangiring Sinaga, Natassa Sandriana, Norlina Rambu Jola Kalunga, Mulyani Susana

“…Employing a qualitative, literature-based method, the research critically examines various astronomical hypotheses—including planetary conjunctions, comets, and supernovae—alongside symbolic and theological readings grounded in biblical and patristic sources. The findings demonstrate that naturalistic explanations fail to fully account for the unique characteristics of the star, such as its guided movement, selective visibility, and stationary positioning above a specific location. …”
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Spells and the Holy Tradition: On the Reception of the Biblical Heritage in the Verbal Magic of the Eastern Slavs by Tatyana A. Agapkina

“…The author investigates how these events and images get into the oral tradition, how they are assimilated into folklore, and what functions they perform in charms. The author relies on Holy Scripture and Sacred Tradition and uses apocryphal writings, liturgics, prayers, sermons, and other sources. …”
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The effect of automated accounting systems (AAS) on audit independence: Empirical Evidence from South West, Nigeria. by Amos Olusola AKINOLA, Adekunle Olusola OLADEJO, Ebenezer Foluso OLUWAKAYODE, Abud-Azeez Adetunji ADEREMI

“…A cross-sectional survey design with primary data sourced through a structured questionnaire drawn on four Likert scales and a total of 514 copies of the questionnaire physically/virtually administered to auditors (randomly selected) in private engagement in six states of South West, Nigeria.  362 valid questionnaires were descriptively analysed using percentages and mean. …”
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Spatial distribution patterns and driving factors of ecosystem services and ecological vulnerability in ecologically fragile areas: a case study of the Zhang-Cheng area by Ye Wang, Ye Wang, Zhong-cai Xue, Zhong-cai Xue, An-qi Ju, Yue Yang, Yue Yang, Wei Ren, Cai-wu Wu, Cai-wu Wu

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Bioactivity and Structural Characterization of Soluble Dietary Fiber from Lyophyllum decastes by HE Shanshan, LIU Liping, LIU Yanfang, FENG Jie, WANG Guangqiang, WANG Wenhan, ZHANG Jinsong

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<i>OsIAA19</i>, an <i>Aux</i>/<i>IAA</i> Family Gene, Involved in the Regulation of Seed-Specific Traits in Rice by Sha-Sha Jia, Xin-Yu Ren, Man-Ni Tong, Si-Yao Jiang, Chang-Quan Zhang, Qiao-Quan Liu, Qian-Feng Li

“…This study not only enriched the functional study of the <i>Aux/IAA</i> genes and the auxin signaling pathway in rice, but also provided valuable genetic resources for breeding elite rice varieties.…”
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Jumping Characteristics of Broiler Breeder Hens at Different Perching Platform Heights by Xiaoliu Xue, Baoming Li, Qin Tong, Yang Wang, Peng Yin

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Multi-Channel Optical Coherence Elastography Using Relative and Absolute Shear-Wave Time of Flight. by Eli Elyas, Alex Grimwood, Janine T Erler, Simon P Robinson, Thomas R Cox, Daniel Woods, Peter Clowes, Ramona De Luca, Franco Marinozzi, Jérémie Fromageau, Jeffrey C Bamber

“…A needle, embedded in the gel, was excited to vibrate along its long axis and the displacement as a function of time and distance from the needle associated with the resulting shear waves was detected using four M-mode images acquired simultaneously using a commercial four-channel swept-source OCT system. …”
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THE THEORETICAL MODEL OF THE PEDAGOGICAL SYSTEM OF FORMATION OF THE ABILITIES OF FOREIGN-LANGUAGE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS AMONG STUDENTS OF THE BACHELOR DEGREE IN THE POWER I... by Yulia V. Shustova, Valentin N. Mikhelkevich

“…The article is focused on the theoretical model of the pedagogical system of formation of the abilities of foreign-language business communication skills among students of the bachelor degree in the Power Industry and Electrical Equipment. The functional and procedural characteristics of each of nine links of model of the system are considered. …”
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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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