The Role of Christian Churches in Geo-Economical and Geopolitical Rivalry of European Nations in Africa: 20th – 21st Centuries by ZAKHAROV Ivan Andreevich

“…The spread of Protestantism and Catholicism in Africa was determined by the state-confessional principle – religions formed stable nuclei in territories where they enjoyed the long-term support of colonial powers and carried out the function of its legitimation. In Postcolonial stage, due to the decline of metropolitan’s influence, Christian churches, numbering millions of adherents, have been turning into independent political and economic actors in African countries. …”
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A mixed-method approach to develop an eco-robust supply chain management framework for Bangladeshi RMG industries by Md Al Amin, Roberto Baldacci

“…The methodology employs a mixed-method approach: expert insights were collected and prioritized using the Analytical Hierarchy Process to rank ERSCM strategies, which were then mapped to sustainability and resilience goals through Quality Function Deployment. This relationship analysis was followed by a Mixed-Integer Linear Programming optimization to select cost-effective strategies that maximize eco-robust performance under budget constraints. …”
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Psychometric assessment of scales used to evaluate sexual assault prevention programming in the United States Air Force. by Kathryn E L Grimes, Nichole M Scaglione, Marni L Kan, Leah Frerichs, Christopher M Shea, Angela M Stover

“…<h4>Background</h4>Preventing sexual assault in the United States (U.S.) military is essential to safeguard the overall well-being of military personnel and support the military to function in alignment with its intended mission and objectives. …”
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Machine learning models for clinical and structural knee osteoarthritis prediction: Recent advancements and future directions by Gabby B. Joseph, Charles E. McCulloch, Michael C. Nevitt, Nancy E. Lane, Sharmila Majumdar, Thomas M. Link

“…This review highlights recent advances in ML model development across four OA outcome domains: clinical, structural (radiographic and MRI-based), and surgical endpoints, each addressing different but interrelated aspects of the disease.For clinical outcomes, ML studies have focused on predicting changes in patient-reported clinical measures (e.g., pain and function). Radiographic OA has been characterized using deep learning (DL) models, and ML approaches have also been used to predict progression of Kellgren Lawrence grades and joint space narrowing. …”
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Toward Spatio‐Temporally Consistent Multi‐Site Fire Danger Downscaling With Explainable Deep Learning by Óscar Mirones, Jorge Baño‐Medina, Swen Brands, Joaquín Bedia

“…The model's temporal performance aligns closely with observed data as measured by the autocorrelation function, making it a promising tool for multi‐site downscaling. …”
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The Performance of Bio-Integrative Mineral-Fiber Reinforced Screws in a Load Bearing Osteotomy Model in Sheep by Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD, Abraham Nyska DVM, Serge Rousselle DVM

“…Category: Basic Sciences/Biologics Introduction/Purpose: Injuries to weight-bearing bones can be detrimental to patient mobility, often requiring surgical intervention, as mechanical failure leads to non-union, joint stiffness, and compromised function. Metal implants are widely used for fracture fixation; however, stress concentration, irritation, and pain often result in hardware removal, driving the development of non-permanent implants, traditionally polymer-based. …”
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Evaluation of inguinal sonoanatomy regarding pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block in children: the relation of femoral artery, femoral nerve, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve and i... by Hande Gurbuz, Tuncay Colak

“…Abstract Background Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block is a novel technique that provides analgesia in hip surgeries while preserving motor function. This study aimed to identify developmental differences and variations regarding PENG block sonoanatomy in the inguinal region in children. …”
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Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis of selected germline variants of uncertain significance identified in a cohort of Sri Lankan hereditary breast cancer patients by Nipuni D. S. Arachchige, Nirmala D. Sirisena, Sumadee De Silva, Kanishka S. Senathilake, Mishal Faizan, Vajira H. W. Dissanayake

“…Results Two variants MET:(NM_000245.4):c.840G > T;p.Arg280Ser and BRCA1:(NM_007294.4):c.3392A > G; p.Asp1131Gly are predicted to have high-risk potential for causing significant impacts on the protein structure and function. Align GVGD results and the MDS data for the BRIP1:(NM_032043.3):c.3103C > T;p.Arg1035Cys variant suggested some alterations that require further confirmation. …”
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Acoustofluidic bioassembly induced morphogenesis for therapeutic tissue fabrication by Byungjun Kang, Eunseon Jeong, Seung Yeop Han, Jeong Hyun Heo, Yunam Lee, Suah Choi, Yunjung Choi, Donyoung Kang, Youn-Hoo Hwang, Jiin Lee, Jung Hwa Seo, Jinyoung Kim, Inhea Jeong, Enji Kim, Juyoung Lee, Dae-Eun Kim, Jang-Ung Park, Sung-Rae Cho, Yoonhee Jin, Seung-Woo Cho, Hyungsuk Lee

“…Here, we introduce the acoustofluidic bioassembly induced morphogenesis, which is the combination of precise arrangement of cells by the mechanical forces produced by acoustofluidic cues, and the morphological and functional changes of cells in the following in vitro and in vivo cultures. …”
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The Valorization of Mango Waste in the Brazilian Brewing Industry: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis and Its Contribution to Sustainable Development... by Mayra Schmidt Rechsteiner, Magali Leonel, Sarita Leonel, Nicholas Zanette Molha, Lucas Felipe dos Ouros, Stéphanie Aymée Vaz Martins, Silvia Angélica Domingues de Carvalho

“…This study explores the potential of mango (<i>Mangifera indica</i> L.) residues as functional and sustainable ingredients within Brazil’s craft beer industry. …”
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Structure of a Spumaretrovirus Gag Central Domain Reveals an Ancient Retroviral Capsid. by Neil J Ball, Giuseppe Nicastro, Moumita Dutta, Dominic J Pollard, David C Goldstone, Marta Sanz-Ramos, Andres Ramos, Erik Müllers, Kristin Stirnnagel, Nicole Stanke, Dirk Lindemann, Jonathan P Stoye, William R Taylor, Peter B Rosenthal, Ian A Taylor

“…Despite little sequence homology, FV and orthoretroviral Gag proteins perform equivalent functions, including genome packaging, virion assembly, trafficking and membrane targeting. …”
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Fingerprint patterns of human brain activity reveal a dynamic mix of emotional responses during virtual intergroup encounters by Gloria Mendoza-Franco, Inga Jasinskaja-Lahti, Matthias B. Aulbach, Ville J. Harjunen, Anna Peltola, J. Niklas Ravaja, Matilde Tassinari, Saana Vainio, Iiro P. Jääskeläinen

“…In this study, we used machine learning to identify emotional brain patterns using functional magnetic resonance imaging. Subsequently, those patterns were used to monitor emotional reactions during virtual intergroup encounters. …”
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AlleleSeq: analysis of allele‐specific expression and binding in a network framework by Joel Rozowsky, Alexej Abyzov, Jing Wang, Pedro Alves, Debasish Raha, Arif Harmanci, Jing Leng, Robert Bjornson, Yong Kong, Naoki Kitabayashi, Nitin Bhardwaj, Mark Rubin, Michael Snyder, Mark Gerstein

“…In addition to observing fairly widespread allele‐specific behavior within individual functional genomic data sets (including results consistent with X‐chromosome inactivation), we can study the interaction between ASE and ASB. …”
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Biomechanical Analysis of Different Pacifiers and Their Effects on the Upper Jaw and Tongue by Luca Levrini, Luigi Paracchini, Luigia Ricci, Maria Sparaco, Stefano Saran, Giulia Mulè

“…While they provide comfort and aid in soothing, their use can also have significant impacts on the growth and function of the oral cavity. This study aimed to simulate and predict the behavior of six different types of pacifiers and their functional interaction with the tongue and palate, with the goal of understanding their potential effects on orofacial growth and development. …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of Dof gene family members in mulberry trees (Morus notabilis L.) under drought stress by Jie Dai, Yilei Wu, Jiang Liu, Ling Wei, Yichun Zeng, Sanmei Liu, Jinchuan Zhang, Gang Liu, Gaiqun Huang

“…These results provide information on the Dof gene family in mulberry and provide new insights into the function of MnDof genes in perennial plants, laying the foundation for further analysis of the function of these genes.…”
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Exploring Augmented Reality for Dental Implant Surgery: Feasibility of Using Smartphones as Navigation Tools by Richard Mosch, Vasilios Alevizakos, Dragan Alexander Ströbele, Marcus Schiller, Constantin vonSee

“…ABSTRACT Objectives Dental implant placement requires exceptional precision to ensure functional and esthetic success. Traditional guidance methods, such as static drilling guides and dynamic navigation systems, have improved accuracy but are limited by high costs, rigidity, and reliance on specialized hardware. …”
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Investigation into the monitoring and control of mechanical dynamics in inclined mining equipment utilizing digital twin technology by Panshi XIE, Hang YANG, Yongping WU, Baofa HUANG, Weidian LIN, Leilei YI

“…Ultimately, the feasibility and efficacy of this system are corroborated through a multi-functional, variable-angle large-scale "support-surrounding rock" system physical simulation platform. …”
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Autologous collagen-induced chondrogenesis with high tibial osteotomy for large collapsed steroid-induced osteonecrosis in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: a case repor... by Dong Hwan Lee, Bo Seung Bae, Seon Ae Kim, Mi‑La Cho, Seok Jung Kim

“…The patient experienced progressive pain relief and functional improvement, achieving full weight bearing by 3 months. …”
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Explainable AI-driven assessment of hydro climatic interactions shaping river discharge dynamics in a monsoonal basin by Prashant Parasar, Akhouri Pramod Krishna

“…The main findings of this study are (1) KAN demonstrated high predictive performance with root mean squared error (RMSE) values ranging from 42.7 to 58.3 m3/s, Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE) between 0.80 and 0.87, mean absolute error (MAE) between 28.9 to 52.7 and R2 values between 0.84 and 0.90 across stations. (2) SHAP based feature contribution analysis identified Relative humidity (hurs), specific humidity (huss), and temperature (tas) as key predictors, while (pr) showed limited contribution due to spatial inherent inconsistencies in GCM precipitation data. (3) The bootstrapped SHAP distributions highlighted substantial variability in feature importance, particularly for humidity variables, revealing station specific uncertainty patterns in model interpretation. (4) The KAN framework results indicate strong temporal alignment and physical realism, confirming KAN’s robustness in capturing seasonal discharge dynamics and extreme flow events under monsoon influence environments. (5) In this study KAN with SHAP (SHapley additive exPlanations) is implemented for hydrological modeling under monsoon-influenced and data-limited regions such as SRB, offering improved accuracy, functional precision and efficiency compared to traditional models. …”
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Does an additional attachment plate improve fixation in Vancouver type B1 and C periprosthetic femoral fractures? A retrospective comparative study by Soo-Hwan Jung, Chul-Ho Kim, Jae Suk Chang, Ji Wan Kim

“…The study analyzed patient demographics, fracture characteristics, surgical details, functional outcomes (Harris hip score [HHS] and Koval score at 1-year follow-up), reoperation rates, and radiologic findings. …”
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