Adaptation of the Mertz-Hong Reactance Scale in a Russian-speaking Sample by N.V. Nichko, S.D. Gurieva

“… <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objective.</strong> The article presents the results of adaptation of the Mertz&ndash;Hong reactance scale on a Russian-speaking sample. …”
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On the Management and Financial Resources Formation of Local Budgets by M. S. Nurmaganbetova, G. R. Dauliyeva, A. A. Niyazbaeva

“…Effective management of budgetary resources in accordance with the current budget policy should be guided by the implementation of the general goals facing the country’s budget system: impact on economic growth and employment, ensuring the economic and political functions of the state.The main priority in planning government revenues and expenditures is the well-being of citizens of Kazakhstan, namely, their social support, health and education, as well as creating conditions for high-quality post-crisis economic growth. …”
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Molecular evolution of TRPC4 regulatory sequences supports a role in mammalian thermoregulatory adaptation by Robert S. Cornman

“…Most variation among tetrapod TRPC4 sequences lies within an  85 amino-acid window that is functionally uncharacterized. Sequence alignments demonstrated that the TRPC4 β isoform, which lacks a portion of the C-terminal regulatory region, originated in basal eutherians but appears to be lost in many tip lineages. …”
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Genome-wide analysis of the laccase gene family in tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius): insights into stem development, lignification, and responses to abiotic stress by Deepak Kumar Jha, Deepak Kumar Jha, Subhadarshini Parida, Seema Pradhan, Nrisingha Dey, Shuvobrata Majumder

“…Understanding ColLAC functions could facilitate the development of low-lignin jute fibres, meeting the growing industrial demand for high-quality natural fibres of jute.…”
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Spatial Distribution and Intraspecific and Interspecific Associations of Dominant Tree Species in a Deciduous Broad-Leaved Forest in Shennongjia, China by Jiaxin Wei, Linsen Yang, Zhiguo Jiang, Hui Yao, Huiliang Yu, Fanglin Luo, Xiujuan Qiao, Yaozhan Xu, Mingxi Jiang

“…We analyzed the spatial distribution patterns of 20 dominant species with univariate and bivariate g(r) functions, as well as intraspecific and interspecific associations across different life-history stages. …”
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How did New Zealand’s regional District Health Board groupings work to improve service integration and health outcomes: a realist evaluation by Robin Gauld, Rosalina Richards, Tim Stokes, Trudy Sullivan, Fiona Doolan-Noble, Andrew R Gray, Carol Atmore, Erin Penno, Lauralie Richard, Emma Wyeth, Brett Maclennan

“…This research explores how this initiative functioned, examining how, for whom and in what circumstances regional DHB groupings worked to deliver improvements in system integration and health outcomes and equity.Design We used a realist-informed evaluation study design. …”
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Analysis of the Impact of Effectiveness of Media (Seda-va-Sima) Advertisement on the Extent of Consumers’ Urge to Consume National Commodities by Abolfazl Danaei

“…Media plays a vital role in advertising, cultural, and supervisory functions by creating a mental framework for accepting the necessity of reform and revising the allocation and distribution of resources and income (Hayek, 2015). …”
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Growth Performance, Feed Intake and vegf121 Gene Expression Feature of Dwarf Cyprinus carpio rubrofuscus by Shuozhen CHEN, Dongmei MA, Zaixuan ZHONG, Jiajia FAN, Huaping ZHU, Huanhuan SU

“…To explore the molecular mechanism of dwarf fish formation in the cultured population of Cyprinus carpio rubrofuscus and the functions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in fish growth, the features of growth trait, feed intake, and feed utilization of dwarf fish were detected and analyzed. …”
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Mating from a female perspective: Do brown bear females play an active role in mate searching? by Vincenzo Penteriani, María del Mar Delgado, Ilpo Kojola, Samuli Heikkinen, Ancuta Fedorca, Pino García-Sánchez, Mihai Fedorca, Slavomír Find’o, Michaela Skuban, Javier Balbontín, Alejandra Zarzo-Arias, Daniele Falcinelli, Andrés Ordiz, Jon E. Swenson

“…Then, we quantitatively described when the movement peaks occur by estimating two critical points of the functions described by each of the aforementioned movement parameters: (1) the point in time when the rate of change in brown bear movement behaviour is the highest; and (2) the point in time when each aspect of brown bear movement is most pronounced. …”
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Mangrove composition and anthropogenic marine debris survey in Camotes Group of Islands, Philippines by Maximino III Abejo, Arnel Nudalo, Martha Joyce Garciano, Ian Paul Bayon, Chembelyn Gella Bayon, Marvin Guinocor, Jesrael Linao, Althea Mae Guevara, Christine Caya, Sylvester Tan Cortes

“…Mangrove forests provide vital economic and socio-ecological functions, including shoreline protection, nursery, and habitat provision for marine biodiversity, carbon sequestration, water purification, livelihood support, and preservation of traditional and cultural values. …”
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Integrating Interpretability in Machine Learning and Deep Neural Networks: A Novel Approach to Feature Importance and Outlier Detection in COVID-19 Symptomatology and Vaccine Effic... by Shadi Jacob Khoury, Yazeed Zoabi, Mickey Scheinowitz, Noam Shomron

“…Studies have shown that individuals reporting sore throat may have a compromised immune system, where antibody generation is not functioning correctly. This aligns with our data, which indicates that 5% of patients with sore throats required hospitalization. …”
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Cycloserine resistance among drug-resistant tuberculosis cases in Taiwan by Sheng-Han Wu, Hsin-Yi Liu, Kuang-Hung Liu, Hseuh-Chien Hsiao, Ruwen Jou

“…Our results indicated that the optimal consistency with gDST was achieved with the CC of 16 µg/mL for MGIT, which aligns with the WHO recommendations, and the CC of 8 µg/mL for Sensititre. …”
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Editorial by Teddy Surya Gunawan

“…Contributions on flexible antenna designs, mobile applications for dyslexic learners, and modified grey relational analysis further showcase how electronics and AI are increasingly embedded in daily societal functions. In Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, the research on MSW-derived biochar for iron production and voltage-induced void formation in boiler tubes exemplifies innovation in resource utilization and reliability of industrial systems. …”
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Assembly and Analysis of the Mitochondrial Genome of <i>Hippophae rhamnoides</i> subsp. <i>sinensis</i>, an Important Ecological and Economic Forest Tree Species in China by Jie Li, Song-Song Lu, Yang Bi, Yu-Mei Jiang, Li-Dan Feng, Jing He

“…Despite extensive research into its ecological functions and health benefits, the mitochondrial genome of this widespread species has not yet been published, and knowledge of the mitochondrial genome is crucial for understanding plant environmental adaptation, evolution, and maternal inheritance. …”
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Control of an autonomous wind energy conversion system based on doubly fed induction generator supplying a non-linear load by M. L’Hadj Said, M. Ali Moussa, T. Bessaad

“…The control system of wind generator based on the maximum power point tracking and the control of bus continuous at output rectifier knowing that the non-linear loads introduce high harmonic currents and disrupt the proper functioning of the system. The installation of a LC filter between the stator and the network to be supplied reduce harmonics. …”
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Analysis and Case Study of Internal Forces in Nut Column Transmission System of Shiplifts by WANG Di, LIAO Le-kang, JIN Liao

“…To describe axial load transmission at the interface with complex contact mechanics, exponential distribution functions were introduced. The model integrated elastic foundation beam theory with fundamental mechanics of materials, enabling the derivation of closed-form expressions for deflection, internal forces (bending moments and shear forces), and stresses (normal and shear) in both the nut column and adjustment beam. …”
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GNNs and ensemble models enhance the prediction of new sRNA-mRNA interactions in unseen conditions by Shani Cohen, Lior Rokach, Isana Veksler-Lublinsky

“…Abstract Bacterial small RNAs (sRNAs) are pivotal in post-transcriptional regulation, affecting functions like virulence, metabolism, and gene expression by binding specific mRNA targets. …”
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Factors Influencing Telemedicine Adoption Among Health Care Professionals: Qualitative Interview Study by Fiona Schürmann, Daniel Westmattelmann, Gerhard Schewe

“…Trust referents played a pivotal role; trust in technology was linked to functionality (6/14, 43%) and reliability (5/14, 36%), while trust in treatment depended on effective collaboration (9/14, 64%). …”
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Short light/dark cycles favour photosynthetic efficiency and growth in grapevines by Mariana Gómez Tournier, Laurent Torregrosa, Jana Kändler, Angélique Christophe, Romain Boulord, Anna Medici, Anne Pellegrino

“…Light and temperature in greenhouses or growth chambers are major regulatory factors in plant functioning, which can be easily modulated. Shortening the photo-/nycti-periods, compared to the standard cycle (12 h light/12 h dark), has been shown to enhance the photosynthetic activity and growth in annual crops, but its effect on perennial crops such as grapevines remains unexplored. …”
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Finite element model-based evaluation of the effectiveness of the incisional skinbridge procedure for posterior horseshoe perianal abscess by Shi Rong, Wang Jing, Ke Minhui, Chen Zuqing, Huang Juan, Chen Riqi, Wang Zhaochu

“…Tailoring the skin-bridge design might be crucial in preserving postoperative anal integrity and functionality following perianal abscess surgery.…”
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