Diverse Ecological Strategies Increase Invasion Resistance in an Experimental Grassland Restoration by Adrienne R. Ernst, Daniel J. Larkin, Andrea T. Kramer, Mary‐Claire Glasenhardt, Andrew L. Hipp

“…However, previous studies have demonstrated that evolutionary history and functional traits shape the invasion process, as ecological theory predicts. …”
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Culturomics- and metagenomics-based insights into the soil microbiome preservation and application for sustainable agriculture by Elisa Clagnan, Elisa Clagnan, Manuela Costanzo, Andrea Visca, Luciana Di Gregorio, Silvia Tabacchioni, Eleonora Colantoni, Filippo Sevi, Federico Sbarra, Federico Sbarra, Arianna Bindo, Arianna Bindo, Lorenzo Nolfi, Lorenzo Nolfi, Rosaria Alessandra Magarelli, Mario Trupo, Alfredo Ambrico, Annamaria Bevivino

“…Synthetic microbial communities, i.e., selected microbial consortia, are designed to perform specific functions. …”
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Understanding bias better: a qualitative exploration of bias in advisory councils of EU agencies by Bastiaan Redert, Peter Bursens

“…However, it remains unknown whether the ACs functioning might also be biased. This research note presents a strategy to go beyond access and look inside the ACs. …”
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Pathway for Renewable Energy Application in Urban Green Space under the Low Carbon Perspective by Kailun WANG, Tonggang NIU, Lian LIU, Zhongjie WANG

“…The research provides a detailed analysis of energy application types and methods, as well as energy consumption models for each of the aforesaid three types of green spaces.ResultsThe research identifies three core challenges in the application of renewable energy in urban green spaces: 1) How to scientifically select the most appropriate renewable energy types and optimize spatial layouts in accordance with natural resource constraints and the functional requirements of green spaces in order to improve energy efficiency; 2) how to effectively integrate the technical functions of energy facilities with landscape and ecological values, so as to achieve a seamless integration of energy infrastructure with landscape, thereby enhancing both environmental adaptability and public acceptance; and 3) how to develop flexible energy utilization and management strategies tailored to the energy consumption characteristics of different green space types, thus ensuring long-term, stable, and sustainable energy supply. …”
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Assessing the Biodegradation of Low-Density Polyethylene Films by <i>Candida tropicalis</i> SLNEA04 and <i>Rhodotorula mucilaginosa</i> SLNEA05 by Randa Harrat, Ghania Bourzama, Gaëtan Burgaud, Emmanuel Coton, Aymen Bourezgui, Boudjema Soumati

“…SEM analysis revealed morphological alterations, including cracks and holes, ATR-FTIR detected new functional groups (alcohols, alkynes, aldehydes, alkenes and ketones), while XRD identified changes in the polymer crystallinity and phase composition. …”
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Rapid and Accurate Prediction of the Melting Point for Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids by Artificial Neural Network by Xinyu Liu, Jie Yin, Xinmiao Zhang, Wenxiang Qiu, Wei Jiang, Ming Zhang, Linhua Zhu, Hongping Li, Huaming Li

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Feasibility of estimating the percentage of desert pavement using Tasseled Cap Transformation indices extracted from Landsat 8 images by farzaneh Fotouhi Firoozabad, Atefeh jebali

“…Tasseled cap transformation functions were used to present the characteristics of soil brightness, greenness, and moisture in six distinct maps. …”
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Rapid and sensitive determination of bongkrekic acid with molecularly imprinted polymer-coated wooden-tip electrospray ionization mass spectrometry by Chunfei Zhong, Xinyan Li, Fan Zhang, Ning Liu, Jiewei Deng, Yunyun Yang, Tiangang Luan

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Comparative metabolomic profiling of Lupinus albus and L. angustifolius harvest residues: exploring chemical diversity and valorization potential by Salma Halime, Salma Halime, Jenny Renaut, Stéphanie Zimmer, Hanna Heidt, Cédric Jacquard, Kjell Sergeant

“…Lupin species are a rich source of bioactive compounds with diverse industrial applications, yet their harvest residues remain underutilized. …”
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Adaptation of different generations of hereford and aberdeen angus breeds to the ambient temperature of the Northern region of Kazakhstan by Kazhgaliyev Nurlybay Zhigerbaevich, Yol Dorjbat, Titanov Zhanat Eginbayevich, Ateikhan Bolatbek

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Simple fuzzy classification of metal qualities of Ona River, Ibadan, Nigeria, and its implication for fish production and other uses by Olayiwola Akin Akintola, Foluso Oyedotun Agunbiade, Tolulope Omolayo Ariyomo, Toju Esther Babalola, Bolaji Adelanke Adabembe, Oluwaseun Temitope Faloye, Opeyemi Samuel Sajo

“…The results revealed that the PTEs: Fe, Pb, Cd, Cr, and Mn were detected above guideline limits in several sampling points, indicating possible contamination from anthropogenic sources. …”
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In vitro regeneration and phytochemical evaluation of pippali (Piper longum) for conservation and therapeutic applications by ARIJITA MOHANTY, JYOTI PRAKASH SAHOO, KAILASH CHANDRA SAMAL

“…These findings highlight the potential of pippali as a valuable source of bioactive compounds with significant pharmaceutical applications. …”
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Cortical layer-specific abnormalities in auditory responses in a mouse model of Fragile X Syndrome by Katrina E. Deane, Devin K. Binder, Khaleel A. Razak

“…In this study, we used a depth multielectrode to record in vivo spikes and local field potentials across layers of the auditory cortex in Fmr1 KO and wildtype mice (WT), converting the latter to current source density (CSD) profiles for improved spatial resolution analysis. …”
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Mineral composition in mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis and clam Tapes decussatus from Faro Lake of Messina: risk assessment for human health by Fabio Bruno, Vincenzo Nava, Sebastiano Zappalà, Giovanna Lucrezia Costa, Francesco Fazio, Vincenzo Parrino, Patrizia Licata

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Sorting algorithm acceleration based on CPU-FPGA heterogeneous system by Kou Yuanbo, Qiu Zeyu, Wang Liang, Huang Jianqiang

“…Traditional sorting methods are mainly implemented in software serial mode, including bubble sorting, selective sorting and so on. These algorithms often use sequential comparison, and the operation time complexity is relatively high. …”
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Co-design and prototype development of MedManageSCI: a medication self-management toolkit for adults with spinal cord injury/dysfunction by Lauren Cadel, Rasha El-Kotob, Sander L. Hitzig, Lisa M. McCarthy, Shoshana Hahn-Goldberg, Tanya L. Packer, Tejal Patel, Stephanie R. Cimino, Aisha K. Lofters, Chester H. Ho, Maliha Asif, Sara J.T. Guilcher

“…The implications of this work extend beyond SCI/D, highlighting the importance of tailored digital health resources for populations with complex healthcare needs. …”
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Feasibility and challenges in sustaining a community based surveillance system in post-Ebola Sierra Leone by Christina Mergenthaler, Ankie van den Broek, Noor Tromp, Kimberly Nehal, Jip Janssen, Shiyong Wang, T. T. Samba, Mohammed Vandhi, Alpha Augustin Kombo, Osman Sankoh, M. Koblo Kamara, Mirjam I. Bakker

“…Results In districts where CBS was ‘fully functional’, the number and type of CBS alerts corresponded to the number and type of diseases reported through facility based eIDSR system in the same period. …”
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Operational strategy, capabilities, and successfully accomplishing business strategy by Ayman Sadik Al Najjar, Mahmoud Salameh Qandeel

“…This study investigates the vital role of corporations’ operational capabilities, which involve resources, competencies, and processes, in attaining the business’s strategic goals for profitability and sustainability. …”
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Is age more than a number? Accounting for adult development and aging in the study of psychoneuroimmunology, stress, and health by Stephanie J. Wilson

“…However, theories and evidence from adult development and geroscience suggest that stress-health dynamics evolve in important ways over the adult lifespan—from the stressors that we encounter, to the emotion regulation strategies that we use to confront challenges, to the psychosocial resources at our disposal, to the cellular milieu, and thus to the magnitude of stressors' biological and functional consequences. …”
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Medium- and Long-term Runoff Prediction Based on SMA-LSSVM by TIAN Jinghuan, LI Congxin, LI Ang

“…Medium-and long-term runoff prediction is extremely important for flood control,disaster reduction and the utilization efficiency improvement of water resources.To avoid the influence of prediction model parameters on prediction accuracy,this paper proposes a medium-and long-term runoff prediction model based on least squares support vector machine (LSSVM) optimized by the slime mold algorithm (SMA).Firstly,five standard test functions are selected to compare the simulation results of SMA and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms in different dimensions.Secondly,SMA is used to optimize the penalty parameters and kernel parameters of LSSVM,and the comparison models of LSSVM and PSO-LSSVM are constructed.Finally,the models are verified with the monthly runoff of Manwan Hydropower Station Reservoir and Yingluoxia Hydrological Station as prediction examples.The results show that the mean square error of the SMA-LSSVM model is 29.26% and 7.42% lower than those of the LSSVM and PSO-LSSVM models,respectively,in the monthly runoff prediction of the Manwan station,and 32.61% and 6.61% lower,respectively,in the monthly runoff prediction of the Yingluoxia station.The proposed SMA-LSSVM model has better comprehensive prediction performance and also provides a new method for medium- and long-term runoff prediction.…”
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