What can we learn from The Teahouse? Exploring the spoken grammar in a drama text as a resource for teaching spoken conversational Chinese by Jianfei Chen

“…By analyzing the language used in The Teahouse (1957), a classic Chinese play, this study identifies features of spoken Chinese grammar with a focus on the distinct structures of functionally motivated casual conversation. Utilizing Cullen and Kuo’s categorization of spoken grammar (2007), the analysis offers a new perspective on spoken Chinese, highlighting the interpersonal nature of casual conversation and its implications for teaching spoken grammar. …”
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Classification of medical imaging technologies: results from Türkiye by Hakan Temiz, Tuncay Kara

“…It also suggests that regional utilization patterns may align more with functional similarities than with geographic proximity. …”
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Optimization conversion of willow biomass derived from phytoremediation into value-added hydrochars: Effects of temperature and medium on Cd/Zn distribution and application potenti... by Zhao Bo, Li Haihua, Yang Xiaoli, Zhao Weibin, Chen Yan, Di Dongliu, Xiao Jiang, Chen Guangcai

“…This study provides technical foundation to support the resource processing and safe utilization of forest biomass containing PTEs.…”
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Critical Function Placement based on Service Chains in Multi-administrative Federated Networks by Dariusz Nogalski, Dallal Belabed, Alexandre Triollet, Konstanty Junosza-Szaniawski, Slim Abdellatif, Pascal Berthou, Stanislas Pedebearn, Adam Dudko

“…Third, we conduct experiments on various multi-domain topologies and compare the algorithms regarding resource allocation efficiency and runtime. We analyze the trade-off between slice deployment costs and link utilization. …”
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Systemic Hierarchy Within Academic Disciplines: How Resource Capital and Social Capital Stratify Academics and Form the Basis of Disciplinary Group-Based Inequality by Demis E. Glasford, Donald V. Brown

“…Finally, we conclude with recommendations for reducing group-based inequality as a function of resources and disciplinary social capital.…”
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CO2 capture and conversion using graphene-based materials: a review on recent progresses and future outlooks by Mutawakkil Isah, Ridhwan Lawal, Sagheer A. Onaizi

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The Role of Whey in Functional Microorganism Growth and Metabolite Generation: A Biotechnological Perspective by Iuliu Gabriel Malos, Andra-Ionela Ghizdareanu, Livia Vidu, Catalin Bogdan Matei, Diana Pasarin

“…These bioprocessing methods improve substrate utilization and metabolite yields, contributing to the efficient utilization of whey. …”
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Digital Video Compression Using DCT-Based Iterated Function System (IFS) by Nevart A. Minas, Faten H. Al-Qadhee

“…The codec, storage systems and network needs resource utilization, so it becomes important to minimize the used memory space and time to distribute these videos over the Internet using compression techniques. …”
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Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis genome resources and metabolite profiling at the strain level and their ability to alleviate anxiety-like behavior in a sleep-deprived mouse... by Yao-Kun Zhang, Liang Zhang, Xue Ni, Shu-Wen Zhang, Min-Zhi Jiang, Si-Lu Zhang, Guo-Xun Xiao, He Jiang, Ming-Xia Bi, Yu-Lin Wang, Chang Liu, Shuang-Jiang Liu

“…In this study, we characterized 16 B animalis subsp. lactis isolates from fecal samples and probiotic sources. We assessed the genotype-phenotype correlations related to growth, carbon source utilization, and stress tolerance in vitro. …”
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DBEM solutions to modified Helmholtz problems for FGMs of space–time-dependent properties by Mohammad Ivan Azis

“…A combined Laplace transform (LT) and domain-boundary element method (DBEM) are utilized to obtain numerical solutions for a spatio-temporal coefficient modified Helmholtz-type equation with arbitrary initial conditions and source terms, addressing problems in a distinct class of anisotropic functionally graded materials (FGMs). …”
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Biochar enhances soil hydrological function by improving the pore structure of saline soil by Angyuan Jia, Xiaojun Song, Shengping Li, Zhipeng Liu, Xiaotong Liu, Zixuan Han, Huizhou Gao, Qiqi Gao, Yan Zha, Ying Liu, Xueping Wu, Gang Wang

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Taxonomic and functional diversity of alkali-tolerant bacteria enriched from the Taklimakan Desert by Feng Wen, Guo Yang, Xueling Zhao, Tiantian Zhao, Linquan Bai, Zhanfeng Xia

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Functionalized lignin nanoparticles prepared by high shear homogenization for all green and barrier-enhanced paper packaging by Xiaoqian Gai, Chao Liu, Zhaochuan Yu, Yu Li, Yuting Wang, Chao Deng, Haiying Wei, Yuqian Liu, Huining Xiao

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Nuclear receptors in health and disease: signaling pathways, biological functions and pharmaceutical interventions by Ping Jin, Xirui Duan, Zhao Huang, Yuan Dong, Jianmei Zhu, Huiming Guo, Hui Tian, Cheng-Gang Zou, Ke Xie

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Association between 'Emergency obstetric & newborn care readiness' and delivery service utilization in Bangladesh: Evidence from national health facility assessment surveys. by Kaji Keya-Korotki, Nabil Natafgi, Mark Macauda, Syed Abdul Hamid, M Mahmud Khan

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Plant-Associated Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Database (PVD): A Resource Supporting Research on VOCs Produced by Plants and Plant-Associated Microbes by Danying Shao, Carl Schlagnhaufer, Ananda Bandara, Paul D. Esker, Seong H. Kim, Joshua Kellogg, Ji-Soo Jang, Seogchan Kang

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Plant developmental stage drives the assembly and functional adaptability of endophytic microbial communities by Min Yang, Jindan Wang, Ying Qi, Penghua Gao, Lifang Li, Jianwei Guo, Yongteng Zhao, Jiani Liu, Zebin Chen, Jianrong Zhao, Lei Yu

“…These findings have greatly improved our basic understanding of the assembly and functional adaptability of the endophytic microbiome during A. muelleri plant development and are helpful for the mining, development and utilization of functional microbial resources.…”
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Temporal expression classes and functions of vaccinia virus and mpox (monkeypox) virus genes by Yining Deng, Santiago Navarro-Forero, Zhilong Yang

“…This review provides a readily usable resource for researchers working on poxvirus biology, medical countermeasures, and poxvirus utility development.…”
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Ecosystem Structure and Function in the Sea Area of Zhongjieshan Islands Based on Ecopath Model by Yao Qu, Zhongming Wang, Yongdong Zhou, Jun Liang, Kaida Xu, Yazhou Zhang, Zhenhua Li, Qian Dai, Qiuhong Zhang, Yongsheng Jiang

“…In this study, the marine ecosystem model of the sea area of the Zhongjieshan Islands was studied to understand the trophic structure and ecosystem status of the sea area, which is conducive to the sustainable utilization and scientific management of fishery resources in the sea area.…”
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Phosphate-solubilizing function of Pediococcus pentosaceus PSM16 and its underlying mechanism by Hong Yaling, Chen Shasha, Li Mengyao, Li Wenhui, Gao Yan, Luo Mengjiao, Zhou Qian, Zhou Siyuan, Zhou Diao, Li Xinhui, Zhang Lei, Zhou Qiong, Yang Ziqiang, Xia Yandong, Zhang Gaihua, Jia Yin

“…Our previous research has verified the function of Pediococcus pentosaceus PSM16 in degrading phytic acid. …”
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