Analysis of the Causes of Urban Sprawl in Iran by keramatollah Ziari, Saeed Zanganeh Shahraki, Negin Rajabzadeh, Mohsen Abbas Nejad Jelogir

“…Discussion of Results & ConclusionThe causes of urban sprawl in Iran were categorized into 15 distinct dimensions: city form, urban management and planning, infrastructure and urban elements/transportation, land and housing management, planning, and policy, migration and land preparation, socio-cultural factors, natural factors, economic factors, urban plans, political factors, inner-city problems, marginalization and informal settlement issues, urban peripheral problems, demographic factors, and other factors.Within the dimension of city form, spatial-functional discontinuity was noted as a contributing factor (3 occurrences in the sources). …”
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Causal role of immunophenotypes in HIV-1 acquisition: insights from Mendelian randomization analysis by Nan Li, Chuan He

“…Protein–protein interaction networks demonstrated 5 functionally cohesive clusters. Multi-database analyses using Enrichr Analysis revealed functionally similar pathway enrichment: Cell cycle regulation (“G2 Phase”, Reactome; “G1/S Control”, WikiPathways), shedding light on crucial immune regulation mechanisms potentially instrumental in HIV-1 acquisition.…”
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Life cycle assessment of paper products based on recycled and virgin fiber by J. Simamora, E.I. Wiloso, M. Yani

“…All impact magnitudes were measured in functional units per 1 ton of paper product.CONCLUSION: The study has revealed the environmental impact of paper products produced in Indonesia. …”
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Biochemical, nutritional, and nutraceutical properties of cactus pear accessions by Yazgan Tunç, Mehmet Yaman, Kadir Uğurtan Yılmaz, Ali Khadivi, Daya Shankar Mishra

“…These findings contribute valuable insights for the conservation and utilization of wild cactus pear genetic resources, supporting the development of functional food products and sustainable cultivation strategies in Mediterranean climates.…”
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Control of Clostridioides difficile virulence and physiology by the flagellin homeostasis checkpoint FliC-FliW-CsrA in the absence of motility by Duolong Zhu, Katherine J. Wozniak, Firas Midani, Shaohui Wang, Xingmin Sun, Robert A. Britton

“…Furthermore, disruption of the fliC-fliW-csrA network results in significant changes in carbon source utilization and sporulation. This work highlights that key proteins involved in flagellar biosynthesis retain their regulatory roles in C. difficile pathogenesis and physiology independent of their functions in motility.IMPORTANCEClostridioides difficile is a leading cause of nosocomial antibiotic-associated diarrhea in developed countries with many known virulence factors. …”
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Exploration of interstitial fluid proteome in Homo sapiens forearm through a cutting edge intradermal microdialysis and high-throughput proteomics approach: a pilot study by Yu Sakamoto, Naoto Fujii, Junko Shibato, Ravi Gupta, Cheol Woo Min, Sun Tae Kim, Ranjith Kumar Bakku, Randeep Rakwal

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A Deformation-Based Peridynamic Model: Theory and Application by Bipin Adhikari, Diyuan Li, Zhenyu Han

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Impacts of different types of straw returning on soil physicochemical properties, microbial community structure, and pepper quality by Xiapu Gai, Biao Chen, Shijuan Xiong, Qingqing Zhou, Yuan Yuan, Yumei Mou

“…However, lignin-based straw maintains long-term soil health through carbon sequestration and microbial homeostasis, which provides a theoretical basis for the utilization of straw resources in karst areas and the improvement of quality and efficiency of pepper industry.…”
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Decoding the complete mitochondrial genome of Hydrangea chinensis maxim.: insights into genomic recombination, gene transfer, and RNA editing dynamics by Kang Ye, Jun Qin, Hu Yonghong

“…(H. chinensis), an indigenous plant distributed across China, serves as a vital genetic resource owing to its morphological diversity, ecological adaptability, and utility in hybrid breeding programs. …”
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Providing a Robust Dynamic Pricing Model and Comparing It with Static Pricing in Multi-level Supply Chains Using a Game Theory Approach by Sara Mehrjoo, Hanan Amoozad Mahdirji, Jalil Heidary Dahoei, Seyyed Hossein Razavi Haji Agha, Mahnaz Hosseinzadeh

“…Results This article introduces the development of a stochastic demand function utilizing genetic algorithms and particle optimization. …”
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CPS architecture design for urban roadway intersections based on MBSE by Chen Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Limin Jia, Zheng Lai, Zhexuan Yang, Han Yan, Jing Zhao

“…This method models and analyses exhaustively the system’s requirements, functions, and logical architecture using System Modeling Language (SysML). …”
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LIPUS Responsive Dopamine-Modified PVDF Piezoelectric Nanofiber Membrane for Full-Thickness Skin Wound Healing by Zhang Z, Liu L, Wang H, Xie W, Zhai W, Wen L, Zhang B, Liu K, Zhang X, Liu S, Huang L, Li D, Zhou Y

“…Zhiying Zhang,1,* Lijun Liu,1,* Huan Wang,2,* Wangni Xie,1 Wenhao Zhai,1 Linlin Wen,1 Boya Zhang,1 Kexuan Liu,1 Xue Zhang,1 Shuchen Liu,1 Lei Huang,1 Daowei Li,1 Yanmin Zhou1 1Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun, 130021, People’s Republic of China; 2State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resources Utilization and Laboratory of Chemical Biology, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Daowei Li, Email jluldw@jlu.edu.cn Yanmin Zhou, Email Zhouym@jlu.edu.cnObjective: Large full-thickness skin wounds pose significant challenges, particularly in achieving scar-free healing and the regeneration of skin appendages. …”
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Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost Controlled-Environment Growth Chamber for Vegetative Propagation of Mother Plants by Jacqueline Guerrero-Sánchez, Carlos Alberto Olvera-Olvera, Luis Octavio Solis-Sánchez, Ma. Del Rosario Martínez-Blanco, Manuel de Jesús López-Martínez, Celina Lizeth Castañeda-Miranda, Genaro Martin Soto-Zarazúa, Germán Díaz-Flórez

“…The design features a removable tray that serves as a support for the mother plant, an observation window covered by a movable dark acrylic that prevents the passage of external light, and a vertical structure that facilitates optimal space utilization and ergonomic access. Functionality was conducted using a <i>Stevia rebaudiana</i> Bertoni mother plant maintained for 30 days under monitored conditions. …”
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Development of Reliability Indices for Electric Distribution Network in Egypt by Eman Ahmed, Sherein Abdualla, Kamelia Youssef, Hatem Waheed

“…</p><p class="IndexTerms">The main function of electric system is to supply customers with electric energy that has an acceptable degree of reliability and quality. …”
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Enantioselective construction of silicon-stereogenic vinylsilanes from simple alkenes by Kailin Yin, Jinyu Zhang, Deng Pan, Shu-Han Chen, Song Chen, Yufeng Shi, Genping Huang, Dongbing Zhao

“…Abstract The diverse utility of acyclic vinylsilanes has driven the interest in the synthesis of enantioenriched vinylsilanes bearing a Si-stereogenic center. …”
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Territorialidade e sociobiodiversidade na configuração do espaço produtivo da Comunidade Olho d’Água dos Negros no município de Esperantina-PI / Territoriality and sociobiodiversit... by Elisângela Guimarães Moura Fé, Jaíra Maria Alcobaça Gomes

“…The pound, assorted backyard area, is the kind of use that grows in the community, in which the “buritizal” (buriti cultivation), fulfils the ecological function of preserving olho d’ água and its path. However, in the extraction, this fruit is underused, utilized just in natura.…”
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Multimodal Metaverse Healthcare: A Collaborative Representation and Adaptive Fusion Approach for Generative Artificial-Intelligence-Driven Diagnosis by Jianhui Lv, Adam Slowik, Shalli Rani, Byung-Gyu Kim, Chien-Ming Chen, Saru Kumari, Keqin Li, Xiaohong Lyu, Huamao Jiang

“…MMLMH’s successful functioning in such complicated circumstances suggests that it can combine and process information streams from several sources. …”
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Evaluating the use of eggshell powder and sawdust ash as cement replacements in sustainable concrete development by Ajoy Kumer, Md. Arif Arman Akash, Pritom Dey, Faysal Montasir, Kaysarul Islam Bhuiyan, Farhan Fahad

“…Concrete, the most widely utilized material in construction worldwide, contributes significantly tothe consumption of natural resources and energy. …”
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Construction of cDNA library of Dalbergia odorifera induced by low temperature stress and screening of low temperature tolerant genes. by Shaocui Li, Xia An, Fayong Li, Yining Chen, Xiaowen Li

“…The construction of the yeast library provides genetic resources for the analysis of the mechanism of low-temperature tolerance of D. odorifera, which is important for comprehending and utilizing the genetic resources of D. odorifera.…”
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The role of enzymes in gluten-free bakery products: A review of technological and nutritional perspectives by Mitra Pashaei, Fereshte Bahmanyar, Sima Tahmouzi, SarahSanaei Nasab, ElhamKhalili Sadrabad, Neda Mollakhalili-Meybodi, Leila Mirmoghtadaie

“…Various agents, including hydrocolloids, gums, starches, proteins, emulsifiers, alternative protein sources, and enzymes, have been deployed alongside innovative techniques such as high-pressure processing (HPP), sourdough fermentation, controlled pressure variations, extrusion, hot air roasting, and heating during baking, which have been utilized to substitute gluten in bakery products. …”
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