Evolution of the Swiss pork production systems and logistics: the impact on infectious disease resilience by Francesco Galli, Saskia Perret-Gentil, Antoine Champetier, Rita Lüchinger, Myriam Harisberger, Thibault Kuntzer, Stefan Rieder, Christina Nathues, Beatriz Vidondo, Hartmut Lentz, Vitaly Belik, Salome Dürr

“…We found that 145 farms belonging to three production types have substantially higher ICC and OCC than other farms, suggesting that they could be the target of disease surveillance programs. Our predictions until 2025 show an increase both in overall pig trade network connectivity and in proportion of production types with high ICC and OCC, indicating that the structural changes in the Swiss pig production system may increase infectious disease exposure over time.…”
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A novel boundary meshfree method with two kinds of interpolations for spatially varying coefficient orthotropic thermal transfer by Jing Ling, Dongsheng Yang, Chengpeng Liu, Wei Gong

“…For thermal exchangers, thermal pads, and thermal sinks for electronics and engines, it is necessary to consider their thermal transfer properties in different directions to ensure the structural stability and reliability in the hightemperature environment. …”
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New Perspectives on Reverse Translation: Brief History and Updates by Adhityo Wicaksono, Viol Dhea Kharisma, Arli Aditya Parikesit

“…However, due to many constraints including an asymmetrical informational transfer, the stability of protein-peptide bonds, the structural non-uniformity of protein R-groups, and the informational loss in post-translational protein modifications, this concept requires follow-up studies. …”
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Association between intoxication at last sexual intercourse and unprotected sex among men and women in Uganda by Bradley Townsend Kerridge, Delivette Castor, Phu Tran, Matthew Barnhart, Roger Pickering

“…These interventions should be designed to target unmarried men. Programs that combine alcohol reduction and address structural factors that constrain women’s ability to negotiate condom use are also needed. …”
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Physical activity enhances college students’ mental health through social adaptability and exercise behavior chain mediation by Xu Han, Haozhen Li, Chunmei Xiao, Wei Wang, Kai Gao, Shuaiwei Yan, Ling Niu

“…The study introduced two key variables—social adaptability and physical activity—and employed a structural model to assess the direct and indirect effects of PE on mental health. …”
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Examining Social Networking Sites Users’ Benefits Using the DeLone and McLean Information System Success Model by Nusrat Jahan, Md. Shah Azam, Md. Alamgir Hossain

“…., enjoyment, expected relationships, and reputation) obtained from using SNSs. Structural equation modeling is used to investigate the above issues, and an online survey questionnaire technique is conducted with 421 respondents from the United States, and several interesting results are observed. …”
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The expanded theory of planned behavior for energy saving among academics in Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Slovakia by Silvia Puiu, Sidika Ece Yilmaz, Mihaela Tinca Udriștioiu, Janka Raganova, Zhelyazka Raykova, Hasan Yildizhan, Arman Ameen

“…The research hypotheses were tested using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The findings show that individual factors (attitude and perceived behaviour control) influence the energy-saving intention of academics but not the organisational factors due to the weak identification with their universities. …”
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Failure or success? Biodiversity policy integration into the agricultural policy of the new EU Member States – the Croatian experience by Lucija Pečurlić, Emil Erjavec, Tihana Sudarić, Tanja Šumrada

“…Conceptually, this study contributes to the understanding of biodiversity policy integration (BPI) by applying an adapted analytical framework that reveals how institutional and structural constraints shape the depth of integration in post-socialist contexts, offering insights for future EU enlargements and vertical policy integration. …”
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Knee injuries in football – types, circumstances, impact and prevention by Dariusz Salamon, Julia Stachowiak, Julia Sosin, Anna Pilarz, Maria Zwierzchowska, Aleksandra Sojka, Wojciech Domagała, Klaudia Sobik

“…The knee joint, a modified hinge joint comprising bones, ligaments, menisci, and other structures, plays a crucial role in football-related movements, making it susceptible to injuries. …”
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Extracellular mitochondria as promising diagnostic agents by О. I. Kit, E. M. Frantsiyants, A. I. Shikhlyarova, I. V. Neskubina, S. A. Ilchenko

“…The researchers confirmed that mitochondrial cell-free DNA (McfDNA) is stable enough for detection and quantification, implying that there are stable structures protecting these DNA molecules. The circulating mitochondrial genome, which is released as a cell-free mitochondrial DNA, is recognized as a new biomarker of mitochondrial stress and signal transduction. …”
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Endophytic Fungi: A Treasure Trove of Antifungal Metabolites by Sanjai Saxena, Laurent Dufossé, Sunil K. Deshmukh, Hemraj Chhipa, Manish Kumar Gupta

“…Various aspects of these antifungal metabolites, such as antifungal potential and their chemical structures, have been presented. Yet another unique aspect of this review is the exploration of volatile antifungal compounds produced by these endophytic fungi. …”
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Challenges in Systematic Property Registration in Romania: An Analytical Overview by Vasile Gherheș, Carmen Grecea, Clara-Beatrice Vilceanu, Sorin Herban, Claudiu Coman

“…Keeping in mind the fact that there is no integrated study that analyses national challenges from multiple dimensions such as history, law, institutions, technology, and socioeconomics and proposes systematic optimization strategies, this article provides a critical analysis of the legal and institutional framework governing land restitution and cadastral reform, highlighting the influence of historical administrative structures and the adoption of modern geospatial technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GISs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). …”
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REGULARITIES OF FORMATION OF FLOW OF COOLANT BEHIND THE TVS-KVADRAT MIXING SPACING GRID OF THE PWR-TYPE REACTOR by S. M. Dmitriev, D. V. Doronkov, M. A. Legchanov, V. D. Sorokin, A. E. Khrobostov

“…Accumulated data base on the flow of the coolant in the TVS-Kvadrat fuel assembly formed the basis of the engineering justification of the structures of the active zones of PWR reactors. Guidelines for choosing optimal designs mixing spacing grids have been considered by designers of the “Afrikantov OKBM” JSC when they created implementations of the latest TVS-Kvadrat assemblies. …”
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Optimization of Band Gap and Thickness for the Development of Efficient n-i-p+ Solar Cell by A. Belfar, B. Amiri, H. Aït-kaci

“…By using an electrical-optical AMPS-1D program (One Dimensional Analysis of Microelectronic and Photonic structures), a n-i-p type solar cell, based on hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si : H) and hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon oxide (nc-SiOx : H) has been investigated and simulated. …”
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Diagnosing Consonant Clusters in Gorontalo Language: Revitalization of a Regional Language in Tomini Bay by Rahman Taufiqrianto Dako, Harto S. Malik, Dakia N. Djou

“…A comprehensive description of GL's sound system can be obtained by applying phonetical, phonological, and phonotactical analyses of sound, phoneme, and syllable structures. Results: Based on Gorontalo's phonetics, phonology, and phonotactics rules, the sounds /mb/, /nt/, and /ngg/ function as consonant clusters rather than a single consonant. …”
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Automated Eddy Identification and Tracking in the Northwest Pacific Based on Conventional Altimeter and SWOT Data by Lan Zhang, Cheinway Hwang, Han-Yang Liu, Emmy T. Y. Chang, Daocheng Yu

“…SWOT observations reveal intricate eddy structures, including small cyclonic features in the northwestern Pacific, demonstrating its potential for improving eddy tracking. …”
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Exploring teachers’ pedagogical reasoning in mathematics education using the TPACK framework by Roni Priyanda, Tatang Herman, Rizki Amalia, Rizki Amalia, Iden Rainal Ihsan, Iden Rainal Ihsan

“…Implications for practice include designing PD programs that integrate subject - specific technology applications and creating institutional support structures. …”
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Posterior treatment of ankylosing spinal diseases with thoracolumbar fractures: a network meta-analysis by Jiaxiao Shi, Bo Yang, Chaochao Zhang, Wei Guo, Fujiang Cao, Fangfang Wang

“…Presently, posterior surgery stands out as the predominant approach owing to its familiarity with anatomical structures; however, it comprises various methodologies that require a thorough comprehension for their suitable application. …”
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Comparative fractal analysis of mandibular condyles in temporomandibular disorder and non-temporomandibular disorder patients using cone-beam computed tomography by Kavali Laxmi Swetha, Sairam Vankadara, Nerrugatti Shiny chelshiya, Bhaandhavi Akula

“…Multifactorial disorders of the TMJ may affect the musculoskeletal and osseous structures of the joint. It is highly beneficial to detect these changes early in the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in order to prevent their progression. …”
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Framework for whole life cycle assessment of geotechnical engineering projects by Aisha Faruqi, Alissa Kendall, Caitlyn A Hall

“…The framework is appropriate for existing and future structures and cases where, for example, foundational support is needed or where geologic hazards (e.g. earthquakes) are a concern. …”
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