Visual Metaphor: Likeness of Unlike Things in Cartoons by Mohsen Zarifian

“…Guided by Conceptual Metaphor Theory, developed by Lakoff and Johnson as the theoretical framework, this study aims to examine how metaphors in political cartoons function as essential components in conveying complex socio-political messages. …”
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A study on commodity criticism from the perspective of marxist semiotics by Yi Li, Xinpeng Wang

“…Secondary data sources, including case studies and theoretical analyses, are utilized to explore real-world contexts that demonstrate the material and symbolic roles of digital commodities. …”
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Mankind’s Relationship with the Environment in Jeff VanderMeer’s Annihilation by Hossein Mohseni

“…The present study believes that the various aspects of this shattering gives us a glimpse of the kind of relationship we could have with the environment in the Anthropocene, the human epoch. By utilizing the theoretical concepts in key secondary sources – such as Pieter Vermeulen’s Literature and the Anthropocene (2020) and Benjamin Robertson’s None of This Is Normal: The Fiction of Jeff VanderMeer (2018) – the study identifies that various demarcational means fail to fulfill their binary making function due to the vastness and unmappable nature of environments such as Area X. …”
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CAMELS-IND: hydrometeorological time series and catchment attributes for 228 catchments in Peninsular India by N. K. Mangukiya, K. B. Kumar, P. Dey, S. Sharma, V. Bejagam, P. P. Mujumdar, P. P. Mujumdar, A. Sharma, A. Sharma

“…Peninsular India covers 15 interstate river basins defined by the Central Water Commission (CWC), where river flow and water level datasets are available for several gauge stations through the open-source India Water Resources Information System (India-WRIS). …”
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Feasibility and case studies on converting small hydropower stations to pumped storage by Yangqing Dan, Qingyue Chen, Daren Li, Wenhuan Bai, Weiming Zhou, Anyu Yang, Jia Yang

“…Abstract Hydropower, as a controllable energy source, plays a crucial role in supporting essential functions such as peak shaving, frequency regulation, and load reserve within modern power systems, thereby enhancing the overall economic efficiency and safety of these systems. …”
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Differential effects of young and old hematopoietic stem cell niches on bone marrow-derived dendritic cells by Patrik Milić, Mojca Justin Kjuder, Katerina Jazbec Gradišar, Urban Švajger, Primož Rožman

“…As individuals age, the HSC niche undergoes significant changes, including greater adipocyte accumulation and alterations in the molecular microenvironment, which may influence the development and function of immune cells. Among these cells, the impact of the aging HSC niche on dendritic cell (DC) function is less understood. …”
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Enhancing epidemic preparedness: a data-driven system for managing respiratory infections by Moslem Sarani, Katayoun Jahangiri, Manoochehr Karami, Mohammadreza Honarvar

“…Methods This research utilized a structured three-phase approach to design a respiratory infections (RIs) management dashboard. …”
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Impacts of land use on soil carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in the Eastern Qilian Mountains. by Shizhen Xu, Chunli Wang, Junju Zhou, Haihua Shan, Bingxing Li, Wei Shi, Dongxia Zhang, Guofeng Zhu, Xuemei Yang, Wei Wei, Haiyan Ma

“…The dynamics and balance of soil carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus significantly affect soil microbial activity and plants' nutrient absorption and utilization. Understanding how different land-use types and climate fluctuations influence soil carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus forms the basis for regional land-use optimization, scientific management, and enhancement of ecosystem service functions.This paper continuously collected soil samples from forestland, grassland, and cropland in the Binggou River Basin on the northern slope of the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains during 2018-2019. …”
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Life cycle assessment of an entirely wood floor system designed for carbon negativity, future adaptability, and end-of-life de/re/construction by Muzan Williams Ijeoma, Sovanroth Ou, Amin Nabati, Hao Chen, Michael Stoner, Patricia Layton, Dustin Albright, Brandon Ross, Weichiang Pang, Michael Carbajales-Dale

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Operational Modes and Technical Points for Empowering Urban Park Green Spaces by Digital Technology by Yang ZHANG, Changlin LI, Ninglu ZHANG, Fei WU

“…ObjectiveAs an important urban public open space, park green spaces bear multiple social functions such as ecology, recreation, and culture. …”
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Chromosome-level genome assembly reveals adaptive evolution of the invasive Amazon sailfin catfish (Pterygoplichthys pardalis) by Yunyun Lv, Yanping Li, Miao Fang, Yi Liu, Yuanyuan Wang, Yexin Yang, Yuanchao Zou, Qiong Shi, Xidong Mu

“…Moreover, we identified multiple positively selected codons in hoxb9, which may lead to functional alterations. These findings provide insights into molecular adaptations in an invasive catfish that may underlie its widespread invasion success.…”
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Parent-Led Applied Behavior Analysis to Impact Clinical Outcomes for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum: Retrospective Chart Review by Anurag Garikipati, Madalina Ciobanu, Navan Preet Singh, Gina Barnes, Frank A Dinenno, Jennifer Geisel, Qingqing Mao, Ritankar Das

“…Success rates increased over time for most FAs, with the exception of executive functioning in the youngest cohort and comprehensive plan cohort. …”
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Development of time to event prediction models using federated learning by Rasmus Rask Kragh Jørgensen, Jonas Faartoft Jensen, Tarec El-Galaly, Martin Bøgsted, Rasmus Froberg Brøndum, Mikkel Runason Simonsen, Lasse Hjort Jakobsen

“…Abstract Background In a wide range of diseases, it is necessary to utilize multiple data sources to obtain enough data for model training. …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of the national elderly care program in Oman: A cross-sectional study by Idris Aal Jumaa, Mohammed Al Ghafri, Nahid Bait Jamil, Jokha Al Sa'idi, Sitwat Usman Langrial, Salah Al Awaidy

“…Conclusions: The ECP in Oman shows both successes and challenges. While some regions demonstrate effective outreach and high service utilization, others face significant barriers, leading to disparities in coverage and health outcomes. …”
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Cell differentiation controls iron assimilation in the choanoflagellate Salpingoeca rosetta by Fredrick Leon, Jesus M. Espinoza-Esparza, Vicki Deng, Maxwell C. Coyle, Sarah Espinoza, David S. Booth

“…Similar to their animal relatives, we found that the model choanoflagellate, S. rosetta, divides metabolic functions between distinct cell types. One cell type uses an iron reductase to acquire ferric colloids, a key source of iron in the ocean. …”
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Decoherence of quantum superpositions in near-extremal Reissner-Nordström black holes with quantum gravity corrections by Ran Li, Zhong-Xiao Man, Jin Wang

“…By employing the effective field theory approach, we model the black hole as a quantum system coupled to an external source via a scalar field, and derive the relation between the decoherence rate and the two-point correlation function of the operators acting on the black quantum system. …”
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Spectral domain optical coherence tomography: a better OCT imaging strategy by Zahid Yaqoob, Jigang Wu, Changhuei Yang

“…There are two approaches to SDOCT—one that uses a broadband source and a spectrometer to measure the interference pattern as a function of wavelength and the other that utilizes a narrowband tunable laser that is swept linearly in k ∼ 1/λ space during spectral fringe data acquisition. …”
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Global research trends in Chinese medicine for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): A bibliometric study by Kangjie li, Jie Wang, Ming Dang, Runxin Ren, Maomao Fu, Jing Wang, Qiao Zhang, Chongbo Zhao

“…Lipid metabolism improvement occurs through the regulation of spleen and stomach functions, promoting lipolysis. Furthermore, TCM regulates intestinal microbiota, restoring microbial balance and enhancing intestinal barrier function. …”
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Assessment of the capacity of health facilities in preventing and managing non-communicable diseases in selected regions of Somaliland by Opeolu O. Ojo, Omar O Hersi, Ayodele A Falobi, Nura Ali, Lawrence Tan, Yusuf A. Ali

“…Where available, they were either not functional or there is a lack of expertise for effective utilization. …”
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Relationship between ecological spatial network and vegetation carbon use efficiency in the Yellow River Basin, China by Chenglong Xu, Xiang Chen, Qiang Yu, Buyanbaatar Avirmed, Jikai Zhao, Wei Liu, Weijie Sun

“…Subsequently, the interrelationship between topological metrics and vegetation CUE was analyzed, and optimization strategies were proposed based on the significance of the structure and function. The findings revealed that: (1) Vegetation CUE exhibited a spatially decreasing trend from the western to eastern regions, with spatial patterns correlated with vegetation types, temperature, and precipitation distribution; (2) The ecological spatial network demonstrated a denser configuration in the upper and middle reaches and a sparser and shorter pattern in the lower reaches, with seamless connectivity among all regions; (3) Significant correlations were observed between topological metrics and vegetation CUE, prompting the adoption of ecological construction and protection measures when functional importance is deficient, and enhancing the connectivity of ecological sources through the augmentation of ecological corridors when structural importance is lacking. …”
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