An expressivist response to the infinite regress of interpretation argument against legal interpretivism by Michał Wieczorkowski

“…To counter this argument, the paper employs the division of linguistic labour thesis, which holds that the meaning of interpretive rules depends on what legal experts mean by them. Additionally, it utilizes a sceptical solution to the rule-following problem, suggesting that the function of meaning ascriptions is expressive rather than descriptive, which implies that meaning ascriptions do not require any foundational justifiers. …”
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Network pharmacology and molecular analysis of mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of Rhubarb in treating atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm by Huilin Xu, Jun Huang, Youjie Zeng, Xia Wang, Huilin Lian, Siyi Zhang, Ren Guo

“…The targets, biological functions and signaling pathways of Rhubarb in AS/AAA were further investigated. …”
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Diet and environment drive the convergence of gut microbiome in wild-released giant pandas and forest musk deer by Chenyi Gao, Qiuyu Huang, Xinru Yang, Xinyuan Cui, Kaizhi Wen, Yue Liu, Chenyan Wang, Qinlong Dai, Jiadong Xie, Lifeng Zhu

“…We also observed that both species are enriched in Pseudomonas and functional pathways related to amino acid metabolism, ATP-binding cassette transporters, and acetyl-CoA/propionyl-CoA carboxylase. …”
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Artificial intelligence's contribution to biomedical literature search: revolutionizing or complicating? by Rui Yip, Young Joo Sun, Alexander G Bassuk, Vinit B Mahajan

“…Our results demonstrated that basic ChatGPT functions had limitations in consistency, accuracy, and relevancy. …”
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Application of bentonite-chitosan nanocomposites for the adsorptive removal of iron and natural organic matter in peat water by Edwin Permana, M. Naswir, Dhian Eka Wijaya, Ali Nurdin Hidayat, Dimas Setya Nurjamil, Andrian Setyarestu Prayogi

“…The results indicate that bentonite is more effective for iron adsorption, while chitosan plays a key role in removing NOM due to its amine and hydroxyl functional groups. This study highlights the potential of utilizing fishery waste and natural minerals to produce low-cost, eco-friendly nanocomposites for improving water quality in peatland environments.…”
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A performance evaluation of commercially available and 3D-printable prosthetic hands: a comparison using the anthropomorphic hand assessment protocol by Joshua R. Siegel, Jedidiah K. Harwood, Annette C. Lau, Dylan J. A. Brenneis, Michael R. Dawson, Patrick M. Pilarski, Jonathon S. Schofield

“…Abstract Despite significant technological progress in prosthetic hands, a device with functionality akin to a biological extremity is far from realization. …”
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Predicting the Likelihood of Operational Risk Occurrence in the Banking Industry Using Machine Learning Algorithms by Hamed Naderi, Mohammad Ali Rastegar Sorkhe, Bakhtiar Ostadi, Mehrdad Kargari

“…Moreover, integrating machine learning into risk management enhances decision-making by providing precise, data-driven predictions, allowing for more effective strategies and efficient resource allocation.Future research could incorporate additional data, such as historical records, economic indicators, and internal process information, to further improve prediction accuracy. …”
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Special Issue on Contemporary Research Studies in Operations Research, Business Analytics, and Business Intelligence by Viswanath Kumar Ganesan, S. Vinodh, Malolan Sundararaman, M. Vimala Rani, M. Mathirajan

“…Globally, enterprises are undergoing significant transformation in line with developments based on industrial revolution by leveraging extensive computing resources, data capture technologies, information processing systems, and advanced data science models that span analytics, optimization, and algorithmic intelligence. …”
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Viability Study of SYCL as a Unified Programming Model for Heterogeneous Systems Based on GPUs in Bioinformatics by Manuel Costanzo

“…Subsequently, multiple experiments were conducted to evaluate the functionality and performance portability of the software migrated to SYCL. …”
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Analysis of Human Gut Microbiota Enzymes for Biotechnological and Food Industrial Applications by Alfonso Torres-Sánchez, Gracia Luque, Pilar Ortiz, Alicia Ruiz-Rodríguez, Ana López-Moreno, Margarita Aguilera

“…This study demonstrates the utility of combining genomic annotations with functional assays, offering a robust approach for exploiting gut microbiota enzymes to develop innovative and sustainable biotechnological processes. …”
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Comprehensive analysis of cinnamoyl-CoA reductase (CCR) gene family in wheat: implications for lignin biosynthesis and stress responses by Weimin Zhan, Lianhua Cui, Ningning Song, Xinye Liu, Guanghui Guo, Yanpei Zhang

“…Our findings establish a foundation for further elucidation of TaCCR functions and offer a significant genetic resource for future wheat improvement efforts.…”
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Cost-effectiveness of prehabilitation prior to elective surgery compared to usual preoperative care: protocol for a systematic review of economic evaluations by Tanja Rombey, Helene Eckhardt, Wilm Quentin

“…Introduction Preoperative functional capacity is an important predictor of postoperative outcomes. …”
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Characterization of the diversity, genomic features, host bacteria, and distribution of crAss-like phages in the pig gut microbiome by Yaxiang Wang, Chao Wei, Zhe Chen, Mengqing Zhou, Lusheng Huang, Congying Chen

“…Approximately 64.73% of crAss-like phage genes lacked functional annotations, highlighting a gap in understanding their functional potential. …”
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Carnosol attenuates Acinetobacter baumannii virulence by interfering with indole-mediated quorum sensing by Binbin Cui, Ganjin Peng, Mingfang Wang, Xiaohan Kong, Hanqi Wei, Xiwen Ling, Guangliang Wu, Yinyue Deng

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Synthesizing the Academic Administrators’ Competencies: Developing of a Model by Homa Rahmani, Asadollah Khadivi

“…</p> <ol style="text-align: left;" start="3"> <li><strong>Methodology</strong></li> </ol> <p style="text-align: left;">The current research serves a functional purpose, employing a qualitative approach. …”
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Callerya Atropurpurea shells derived nitrogen doped carbon quantum dots of electrodes for symmetrical and asymmetrical supercapacitors by Abdulrahman Oyekanmi Adeleke, Mohd Arif Dar, Temitope T. Dele-Afolabi, R. C. Omar, Rasykin Roslan, Akil Ahmad, Ebrahim Mahmoudi, Chua Siew Fen, Ali Orozi Sougui, Mohammed B. Alshammari

“…Herein, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were produced via self-doping using urea as a nitrogen source. The structural, functional, and morphological properties of the doped active materials were examined using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Development of a Zynq-Based Seismic Acquisition Station for the Exploration of Antarctic Subglacial Lakes by Keyu Zhou, Qisheng Zhang, Linyan Guo, Guangkun Feng, Changhong Li, Jinhang Zhang, Qifei Zhang

“…The main controller utilizes a Zynq series system-on-chip integrated with an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) and an ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), enabling functions such as local data storage on a secure digital card, Wi-Fi wireless human–machine interaction, and high-speed Ethernet data transmission. …”
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New Thermoelectric Sensor Adapted to Realize an Infrared Radiations Detector by Mohammed Rahmoun, Khalid Hachami, Abdelwahad Touil, Benaissa Bellach, Mohammed Bailich, Ammar Merdani

“…The present paper deals with the design and the realization of a new thermoelectric sensor (Seebeck), sensitive to the infrared radiations emitted by different sources. The function mechanism utilizes radiative absorption phenomena, heat transfer, and thermoelectric effects. …”
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Green synthesis and detailed characterization of selenium nanoparticles derived from Alangium salviifolium (L.f) Wangerin by Karunya Saravanan, Manivannan Madhaiyan, Prabu Periyasamy, Prasath Manivannan, Alpaslan Bayrakdar, Dr. V. Balakrishnan

“…This study not only highlights an effective green synthesis route for Se NPs but also underscores the importance of utilizing natural resources in nanomaterial production. …”
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Mapping the genetic landscape establishing a tumor immune microenvironment favorable for anti-PD-1 response by Daniel A. Skelly, John P. Graham, Mingshan Cheng, Mayuko Furuta, Andrew Walter, Thomas A. Stoklasek, Hongyuan Yang, Timothy M. Stearns, Olivier Poirion, Ji-Gang Zhang, Jessica D.S. Grassmann, Diane Luo, William F. Flynn, Elise T. Courtois, Chih-Hao Chang, David V. Serreze, Francesca Menghi, Laura G. Reinholdt, Edison T. Liu

“…Summary: Identifying host genetic factors modulating immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) efficacy is experimentally challenging. Our approach, utilizing the Collaborative Cross mouse genetic resource, fixes the tumor genomic configuration while varying host genetics. …”
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