Mapping and Spatial Analysis of the Development of the Administrative Borders of Stavropol Region in 1785–2021 by Igor Yurievich Katorgin, Alexander Nikolaevich Roman

“…Geoinformation technologies allow processing, spatial coordination of digitized old maps with optimal accuracy, creation of thematic layers necessary for spatial analysis and visualization of the results of work in the form of a series of maps displaying the ATD of the Stavropol region for different periods of development history.Materials and research methods. As the main source of spatial data, old maps were used, selected according to 12 stages of the development of the Stavropol region ATD system over a 237-year period. …”
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Insights on comprehensive characterization of distinct growth stages of Sterculia foetida pod as a potential feedstock for bioethanol production by Saroja Pasupathi, Sameeha Syed Abdul Rahman, Sugumaran Karuppiah

“…Abstract Lignocellulosic biomass explores a sustainable and renewable energy source that could provide a suitable solution to energy demands. …”
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A Regional Reduction in Ito and IKACh in the Murine Posterior Left Atrial Myocardium Is Associated with Action Potential Prolongation and Increased Ectopic Activity. by Andrew P Holmes, Ting Y Yu, Samantha Tull, Fahima Syeda, Stefan M Kuhlmann, Sian-Marie O'Brien, Pushpa Patel, Keith L Brain, Davor Pavlovic, Nigel A Brown, Larissa Fabritz, Paulus Kirchhof

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We used high-resolution optical mapping and sharp microelectrode recordings to quantify regional differences in electrical activation and repolarisation within the intact, superfused murine left atrium and quantified regional ion channel mRNA expression by Taqman Low Density Array. We also performed selected cellular electrophysiology experiments to validate regional differences in ion channel function.…”
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Production of Bacterial β-Galactosidase Using Wastes of Dairy Industry by Safaa Salah El-Din Taha, Osama Abd El-Hamid Ibrahim, Einas Hamed El-Shatoury, Amany Mohamed El-Deeb, Hayam Abd El-Naby Sayed

“…A peak β-galactosidase activity of 5.523 U/ ml was recorded at a pH 7, a lactose concentration of 4.6 %, UF-cheese permeate serving as a carbon source, 2 % potassium nitrate (KNO₃) as a nitrogen source, an inoculum size of 5%, and incubated at 37 ºC for 24 h. …”
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Camellia sinensis phytochemical profiling, drug-likeness, and antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria: in vitro and in silico insights by Farouk Boudou, Amal Belakredar, Ahcene Keziz, Huda Alsaeedi, David Cornu, Mikhael Bechelany, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum, Ahmed Barhoum

“…Drug-likeness modeling indicated favorable profiles for most compounds, although EGCG violated Lipinski’s rule due to its molecular weight (458.4 g/mol). Density Functional Theory analysis revealed significant variations in electronic properties among the selected compounds, with quercetin exhibiting the smallest HOMO-LUMO gap (2.31 eV), suggesting high reactivity. …”
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Depressive syndrome, cognitive impairment, and associated factors among community-dwelling aged persons in Cameroon by Gustave Mabiama, Dieudonné Adiogo, Pierre Marie Preux, Jean-Claude Desport, Philippe Fayemendy, Pierre Jésus

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ENERGY CONSERVATION AS ONE OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SMART SUSTAINABLE WORKSPACES by Maksym Yakubovych, Vasyl Lyashkevych, Roman Shuvar

“…Aiming our goals we have investigated the tasks which were related to models and methodologies for energy consumption management based on accessible technical resources and standards. Thus, we have used a systematic approach to selecting material, methods of inductive and logical analysis, observation and so on. …”
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Comparing and assessing physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for different populations with and without chronic conditions and/or disabilities: a systematic review... by George P Nassis, Hashel Al Tunaiji, Ashokan Arumugam, Jean-Philippe Chaput, Paddy C Dempsey, Suzanne McDonough, Arto J Pesola, Reime Jamal Shalash, Raneen Mohammad Qadah, Nour Alsaafin, Shima A Mohammad Zadeh, Senthil Kumaran D, Sarah J Moss, Tamrin Veldsman, Sivapriya Ramakrishnan, Raja Regan, Esha Arora, Sulfikar Ali A, Monica Raja Kumari Raghunathan, Ovidiu Constantin Baltatu, Charlotte Häger

“…Physical activity guidelines targeting different populations with and without chronic diseases or disabilities are required to meet the diverse functional and physiological needs experienced by different subgroups of people to achieve optimal health benefits. …”
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Palm-size wireless piezoelectric immune-biosensing system for rapid E. coli O157:H7 detection by Yang Tian, Lisa Kelso, Yiting Xiao, Chaitanya Pallerla, Ramesh Bist, Siavash Mahmoudi, Ziyu Liu, Haizheng Xiong, Jeyam Subbiah, Terry Howell, Dongyi Wang

“…The system integrates a gold-coated quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensor functionalized with protein A-immobilized antibodies, a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microfluidic channel for efficient sample handling, and a flexible loop antenna for wireless signal transmission. …”
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Complexity of unmet basic needs of children in adversity in China's fragmented child protection system - Risk and protective factors from a bioecological perspective by Ning Zhu, Ruoran Qiu, Timo Toikko

“…Methods: The sample was selected by cluster and systematic sampling. Trained social workers collected door-to-door questionnaire data on demographics, children's basic needs, parental and carer characteristics, and family functioning and environment. …”
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Characterizations of Electrospun PVDF-Based Mixed Matrix Membranes with Nanomaterial Additives by Haya Taleb, Venkatesh Gopal, Sofian Kanan, Raed Hashaikeh, Nidal Hilal, Naif Darwish

“…Five different additives and nano-additives, i.e., graphene oxide (GO), carbon nanotubes (CNTs), zinc oxide (ZnO), activated carbon (AC), and a zeolitic imidazolate metal–organic framework (ZIF-8), were used to modify the functionality and selectivity of the prepared PVDF membranes. …”
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Motor and cognitive outcomes of neonates with low birth weight in Brazil: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Graciane Radaelli, Eduardo Leal-Conceição, Felipe Kalil Neto, Melissa Rogick Guzzi Taurisano, Fernanda Majolo, Fernanda Thays Konat Bruzzo, Linda Booij, Magda Lahorgue Nunes

“…Conclusion The results of the present study reinforce that impaired motor and cognitive functions can be a significant long-term outcome of LBW. …”
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Apple leaf disease severity grading based on deep learning and the DRL-Watershed algorithm by Zhifang Bi, Fumin Ma, Jiaxiong Guan, Jie Wu, Juxia Li, Fuzhong Li, Yanwen Li, Zhanli Liu

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Perceptions of Wood Flooring: Insights from Croatian Consumers and Wood Experts by Andreja Pirc Barčić, Kristina Klarić, Manja Kitek Kuzman, Alen Mijoč, Ivana Perić, Petra Grošelj

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IoT Integrated Graphene Derivative-Based Capacitive Sensors with Machine Learning Classification for Precision Soil Moisture Monitoring Process by Ukani Neema Amish, Khera Shelej, Chakole Saurabh S.

“…To address these problems, a novel low-cost, IoT-enabled soil moisture sensing system based on GO and rGO capacitive sensors is presented. Nanomaterials were selected on account of superior electrical conductivity, large surface area, and tunable functional groups that allow for larger sensitivity changes in moisture variations. …”
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Tasks scheduling with different structures in cloud manufacturing according to the time and cost of transportation and the task arrival time by Zohre Kiapasha, Ali Salmasnia

“…Therefore, in this study, an optimization model with three objective functions of task completion time, the cost imposed on the cloud manufacturing system, and the quality of the selected services are developed to get closer to the real world; three features are included in it: 1) the possibility of tasks with two structures, series and parallel, 2) different arrival times of tasks in the cloud manufacturing system, and 3) time/cost of logistics between different enterprises.Methodology: First, six examples with different numbers of tasks and subtasks are designed with both sequential and parallel structures. …”
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Impact of carbon emission trading on urban electricity efficiency by SHI Yang, SONG Jia

“…[Methods] This study conducts an empirical analysis based on the policy shock brought about by the launch of China's carbon emission trading pilot program using the difference-in-differences (DID) method and the panel data of Chinese cities from 2008 to 2021. It selects the intensity of urban nighttime lights as a proxy to measure electricity efficiency. …”
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Determination of Pomological and Chemical Properties of Some Rosehip (Rosa spp.) Genotypes Growing Naturally in Kayseri Province by Ayşen Melda ÇOLAK, Fatma ALAN

“…These results suggest that certain naturally growing rosehip genotypes in Kayseri, especially genotype Melikgazi (M), have significant potential as valuable genetic resources for breeding, industrial use, and functional food development. …”
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Transforming Bone Tunnel Evaluation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Introducing a Novel Deep Learning System and the TB-Seg Dataset by Ke Xie, Mingqian Yu, Jeremy Ho-Pak Liu, Qixiang Ma, Limin Zou, Gene Chi-Wai Man, Jiankun Xu, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung, Zheng Li, Michael Tim-Yun Ong

“…Evaluating bone tunnels is crucial for assessing functional recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. …”
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Visualization of four-dimensional X-ray absorption fine structure data using a virtual reality system by Haruo Igarashi, Daiki Kido, Yutaka Ishii, Yasuhiro Niwa, Atsushi Okamoto, Masao Kimura

“…Our 4D-XASView facilitates the visualization and analysis of the geometric and topological aspects of the data using VR goggles, enabling detailed exploration of microstructures via rotation and zooming functionalities. This capability allows us to extract XAFS spectral data by selecting specific positions and regions, thereby aiding in the identification of `trigger sites' (magnetite in serpentine), which are characteristic locations within materials that substantially influence the macroscopic propagation of reactions. …”
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