Development and validation of a nutrition assessment questionnaire based on the social and behavior change model for adolescents in Ethiopia by Fantahun Ayenew Mekonnen, Gashaw Andargie Biks, Telake Azale, Netsanet Worku Mengistu

“…Research on tools for assessing nutrition behavior change is limited.ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire for assessing plant-protein food consumption behaviors based on Pender’s behavior change model, specifically for adolescent girls in Ethiopia.MethodsA collection of items was generated by examining relevant behavior change theories and manuals, dietary guidelines, and literature focused on pulses’ food function, processing, and preparation. The items were examined for content and face validity. …”
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Evaluating the impacts of physical soil and water conservation measures implemented by community mobilization in Shebel Berenta district of northern Ethiopia by Tigist Asmare Belste, Kebede Wolka

“…The majority of farmers (60%) repaired constructed bunds and related SWC measures to sustain its function, while considerable farmers were not motivated in repairing the broken bunds, mentioning complaints about cultivable space taken by bunds, shortage of labor, and lack of awareness on the benefit of physical SWC. …”
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Parametric Optimization of Electric Discharge Machining for AISI 1045 Steel by Muhammad Mansoor Uz Zaman Siddiqui, Syed Amir Iqbal, Ali Zulqarnain, Adeel Tabassum

“…Multi-objective optimization was performed through the desirability function and the findings were validated by repeated experiments. …”
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Berberine in cardiovascular therapy: bridging modern pharmacology with the traditional Chinese botanicals Huanglian (黄连), Huangbai (黄柏), Amur Cork Tree (黄檗), and Gong Lao Mu (亮叶十大功... by Seema Sharma, Sampat Singh Tanwar

“…These include lipid-lowering effects by upregulating LDL receptors and inhibiting PCSK9, antihypertensive effects via vasodilation and modulation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, antiarrhythmic properties by affecting ion channels, and improvement in cardiac function in heart failure models. Traditionally, Huanglian, Huangbai, Amur Cork Tree, and Gong Lao Mu, all rich sources of berberine, have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat symptoms aligning with cardiovascular disorders, such as palpitations, chest distress, and edema. …”
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High partner specificity in an algal-salamander mutualism at continental scale by Shannon E. Wallace, John A. Burns, Rebecca E. Hale, Ryan R. Kerney, Cy L. Mott, Cory D. Bishop

“…However, we detected two highly prevalent ASVs (ASVs A and B), which varied in abundance, relative to each other, as a function of latitude. Pairwise alignments of ASVs from the V4 region revealed that, on average, more divergent ASVs were rarer. …”
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CacPred: a cascaded convolutional neural network for TF-DNA binding prediction by Shuangquan Zhang, Anjun Ma, Xuping Xie, Zhichao Lian, Yan Wang

“…In recent years, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) have succeeded in TF-DNA binding prediction, but existing DL methods’ accuracy needs to be improved and convolution function in TF-DNA binding prediction should be further explored. …”
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Scaling, Leakage Current Suppression, and Simulation of Carbon Nanotube Field-Effect Transistors by Weixu Gong, Zhengyang Cai, Shengcheng Geng, Zhi Gan, Junqiao Li, Tian Qiang, Yanfeng Jiang, Mengye Cai

“…For the sidewall gate architecture, this work also uses single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) as the channel material and uses metal source and drain electrodes with good work function matching to achieve low-resistance ohmic contact. …”
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“Anatomic patella design versus medialized dome design in the modern posterior stabilized (ATTUNE) total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis” by Sina Hajiaghajani, Omid Bahrami, Mohammadhossein Hefzosseheh, Maryam Alaei, Amir Mehrvar, Mohammad Poursalehian

“…Both designs yield broadly comparable PROMs and knee function outcomes. Larger RCTs with extended follow-up are warranted to clarify the safety of APD. …”
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Interactive Computer-Adaptive Chronic Kidney Disease (I-C-CKD) Education for Hospitalized African American Patients: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Akilah King, Tayo Omoniyi, Lindsay Zasadzinski, Cynthia Gaspard, Denesha Gorman, Milda Saunders

“… BackgroundEnd-stage kidney disease (ESKD) or kidney failure is a condition where the kidneys lose the ability to function. African American individuals are 4 times as likely to develop ESKD compared to White American individuals. …”
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A Gaussian Mixture Model-Based Unsupervised Dendritic Artificial Visual System for Motion Direction Detection by Zhiyu Qiu, Yuxiao Hua, Tianqi Chen, Yuki Todo, Zheng Tang, Delai Qiu, Chunping Chu

“…Motion perception is a fundamental function of biological visual systems, enabling organisms to navigate dynamic environments, detect threats, and track moving objects. …”
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Injectable double network hydrogel with adjustable stiffness for modulation of macrophage polarization by Jinxin Wu, Bing Han, Shili Ai, Aijing Wang, Yilin Song, Moran Jin, Xiaozhong Qu, Xiaoyan Wang

“…These findings suggest that, in tissue engineering, selecting appropriate substrate stiffness or gradient stiffness hydrogel could align with the optimal mechanical environment required for specific cell growth and function. …”
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Streamflow Depletion Caused by Groundwater Pumping: Fundamental Research Priorities for Management‐Relevant Science by Sam Zipper, Andrea Brookfield, Hoori Ajami, Jessica R. Ayers, Chris Beightel, Michael N. Fienen, Tom Gleeson, John Hammond, Mary Hill, Anthony D. Kendall, Ben Kerr, Dana Lapides, Misty Porter, S. Parimalarenganayaki, Melissa M. Rohde, Chloe Wardropper

“…Key priorities include (a) linking streamflow depletion to decision‐relevant outcomes such as ecosystem function and water users to align with partner needs; (b) enhancing partner trust and applicability of streamflow depletion methods through benchmarking and coupled model development; and (c) improving links between streamflow depletion quantification and decision‐making processes. …”
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Semantical and geometrical protein encoding toward enhanced bioactivity and thermostability by Yang Tan, Bingxin Zhou, Lirong Zheng, Guisheng Fan, Liang Hong

“…Protein engineering is a pivotal aspect of synthetic biology, involving the modification of amino acids within existing protein sequences to achieve novel or enhanced functionalities and physical properties. Accurate prediction of protein variant effects requires a thorough understanding of protein sequence, structure, and function. …”
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Performance Study of Non-Contact Membrane Distillation Engineering Prototype for Treatment of Radioactive Wastewater by Bao-lin WANG, De-tao XIAO, Zheng-zhong HE, Xing-feng YANG, Cheng-lin LI

“…This adjustable treatment capacity allows operators to calibrate the processing rate in real time, aligning the system’s functionality with varying demands and expanding its applicability across diverse use cases. …”
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METHODS TO IMPROVE FIXATION OF THE PIN CONSTRUCTIONS by S.I. Kolomoiets, I.V. Masheiko, P.G. Gerasymchuk, V.V. Pomoinytskyi

“… Introduction. The saving of the functional wholeness of the tooth alignments is a priority of prosthetic dentistry. …”
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Genetic Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of <i>Babesia bigemina</i> Isolates in Cattle from South Africa Based on <i>BgRAP-1</i>, <i>BgAMA-1</i> and <i>BgβTUB</i> Genes by Phillip Senzo Mtshali, Moses Sibusiso Mtshali

“…As such, there is still a dearth of information regarding the conservation of <i>B. bigemina</i> genes encoding functionally important proteins that play a crucial role during the invasion of bovine erythrocytes by merozoites. …”
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Territorial Spatial Governance for High-Quality Urban Agglomerations Development: Insights from the Yangtze River Delta and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area by Yue Wenze, Xia Haoxuan, Zhang Xianchun

“…At the goal level, under the broader high-quality development, urban agglomerations should achieve the overall integration of elements, integrated development of functions, and co-construction and sharing of mechanisms. …”
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CRIMINAL COMPLIANCE AS A MECHANISM FOR IMPROVING THE INVESTMENT CLIMATE: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE UNITED STATES AND UKRAINE by Viacheslav Tuliakov, Oleksandra Yanovska, James Holmes Armstead

“… The present article explores the function of criminal compliance as a legal and institutional mechanism for improving the investment climate, through a comparative analysis of criminal procedural frameworks in Ukraine and the United States. …”
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Ferro-aluminosilicate composite generated from coal gasification fine slag for the preconcentration and adsorptive removal of selected artificial sweeteners from water by Xoliswa Cingo, Azile Nqombolo, Buhle Xakalashe, Xolisa Goso, Luthando Nyaba, Odwa Mapazi, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo

“…Furthermore, converting CGFS into functional adsorbents aligns seamlessly with the principles of a circular economy, emphasising resource reutilization and sustainability. …”
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Inter- and intraspecific variation in flight muscle fibers is associated with migratory timing by Shangmingyu Zhang, Shane DuBay, Yuwen Cheng, Zhehan Dong, Zhengwei Liu, Yongjie Wu

“…Additionally, this study underscores the potential role of sexual selection in shaping functional phenotypic variation, further advancing our understanding of adaptive strategies in high-altitude migratory birds.…”
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