Genome-Wide Association Study Pinpoints Novel Candidate Genes Associated with the Gestation Length of the First Parity in French Large White Sows by Dongdong Duan, Shenping Zhou, Zhenyu Wang, Chuanmin Qiao, Jinyi Han, Mengyu Li, Hao Zhou, Xinjian Li, Wenshui Xin

“…These findings improve our understanding of the genetic architecture of GL in sows and offer valuable genetic markers for enhancing reproductive efficiency in breeding programs.…”
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Small and Medium-sized Enterprises’ Resilience to Socioeconomic Challenges in Emerging Economies: The Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Organisational Ambidexterity by Medhat Abu Taleb, Passent Ibrahim Tantawi, Mohamed A. Ragheb, Dalia Amara

“…In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging economies face mounting socioeconomic challenges that compel them to innovate while sustaining operational efficiency. This study investigates the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on organizational ambidexterity within small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the industrial sector in Egypt. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Fractional-Order Models for Lithium-Ion Batteries Response to Novel Drive Cycle Dataset by Xinyuan Wei, Longxing Wu, Chunhui Liu, Zhiyuan Si, Xing Shu, Heng Li

“…Complementarily, the efficiency and accuracy of the offline identification for three typical FOMs are also discussed. …”
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Assessing Teacher Satisfaction with the SistaUKS System: A New Approach to School Health Program Stratification by Ayu Khoirotul Umaroh, Muhammad Rayid Ramdhani, Jenita Berlian Nindyasari, Mabarod Kusnul Khotimah, Salma Khoirunnisa, Bethari Mukti Kusumaningtyas

“…This study underscores the importance of continual assessment and refinement of health information systems like SistaUKS to sustain high levels of user satisfaction and system efficiency.…”
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Targeting Tumor Endothelial Cells by EGCG Using Specific Liposome Delivery System Inhibits Vascular Inflammation and Thrombosis by Zi Jia, Nako Maishi, Hideki Takekawa, Aya Yanagawa Matsuda, Taisei Nakade, Takashi Nakamura, Hideyoshi Harashima, Yasuhiro Hida, Kyoko Hida

“…In vivo, a cyclic RGD liposome delivery system (MEND) was employed to efficiently deliver EGCG to TECs in tumor‐bearing mice. …”
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A new multi objective crested porcupines optimization algorithm for solving optimization problems by Divya Adalja, Pinank Patel, Nikunj Mashru, Pradeep Jangir, Arpita, Reena Jangid, G. Gulothungan, Mohammad Khishe

“…MOCPO is formulated to efficiently manage conflicting objectives in multi-objective optimization problems. …”
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Multispectral Extended Depth-of-Field Imaging via Stochastic Wavefront Optimization by Exequiel Oliva, Nelson Diaz, Samuel Pinilla, Esteban Vera

“…The optimization process exploits the covariance matrix adaptation evolution strategy (CMA-ES), efficiently exploring complex, high-dimensional phase configurations without the need for explicit gradient information. …”
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Imeglimin, unlike metformin, does not perturb differentiation of human induced pluripotent stem cells towards pancreatic β‐like cells and rather enhances gain in β cell identity ge... by Tasuku Imada, Shugo Sasaki, Hiroki Yamaguchi, Ayaka Ueda, Dan Kawamori, Naoto Katakami, Iichiro Shimomura

“…Materials and Methods Human iPSCs are differentiated into SC‐islets by three‐dimensional culture with and without imeglimin or metformin. Differentiation efficiencies of SC‐islets were analyzed by flow cytometry, immunostaining, quantitative PCR, and insulin secretion assay. …”
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Research on the Bearing Characteristics of Folding Steel Arch Frames with Different Snap-Fit Types Based on the Compensation Excavation Concept by Shaohua Li, Changfu Huang, Xiaojie Yang, Zhigang Tao, Jiaqi Guo, Humin Li, Tiejun Yao, Jie Hu

“…As the core technology for mechanized installation of tunnel folding steel arch frames, snap-fit connection optimization proves critical in enhancing the load-bearing efficiency of support systems and addressing surrounding rock deformation and instability caused by excavation-induced stress redistribution. …”
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Evaluating the web-based ‘Partner in Balance’ program for informal caregivers of people with Huntington's disease: A pilot study by Maud M.J. Daemen, Lizzy M.M. Boots, Mayke Oosterloo, Marjolein E. de Vugt, Annelien A. Duits

“…Perceived feasibility by HD caregivers was evaluated using both quantitative and qualitative measures. Preliminary effects were based on self-report measures of self-efficacy, mastery, mood, quality of life, and capability to function. …”
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Leveraging machine learning models in evaluating ADMET properties for drug discovery and development by Magesh Venkataraman, Gopi Chand Rao, Jeevan Karthik Madavareddi, Srinivas Rao Maddi

“…Key results: ML-based models have demon­strated significant promise in predicting key ADMET endpoints, outperforming some traditional quantitative structure - activity relationship (QSAR) models. …”
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Using Adjoint-Based Forecast Sensitivity to Observation to Evaluate a Wind Profiler Data Assimilation Strategy and the Impact of Data on Short-Term Forecasts by Cheng Wang, Xiang-Yu Huang, Min Chen, Yaodeng Chen, Jiqin Zhong, Jian Yin

“…The FSO method measures the impact of an individual observing system, which can be used to enrich the evaluation of data assimilation schemes, efficiently calculate the impacts of multisource observations, and contribute to future development in adaptive observation, observation quality control, and observation error optimization.…”
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Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry Detection of Human and Veterinary Drugs and Pesticides in Surface Water by Xiang-Pu Zhang, Shu Zhang, Chun-Yan Xu, Wei-Wei Li, Hai-Bo Ling, Yang Luo, Kang Jian, Tao Li, Chuan Yi

“…A powerful tool for quickly and efficiently screening for contaminants in surface water has been presented.…”
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Fluorescence Polarization-Based High-Throughput Screening Assay for Inhibitors Targeting Cathepsin L by Keyu Guo, Baoqing You, Wenwen Zhou, Yan Li, Zhen Wang, Jing Zhang, Shuyi Si

“…Here, we applied the principle of fluorescence polarization (FP) to the detection of substrate cleavage activity by CTSL through changes in millipolarization unit (mp) values and established a cost-effective, quantitative, reagent- and time-saving inhibitor high-throughput screening (HTS) assay. …”
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Tackling environmental radionuclides contamination: A systematic review of chemical, biological, and physical remediation strategies by Rania Edrees Adam Mohammad, S. Veerasingam, G. Suresh, S. Rajendran, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Saud Ghani, Fatima Al-Khayat

“…., phytoremediation and microbial consortia). Quantitative analysis highlights that chemical methods, particularly those involving metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and engineered clays, exhibit high removal efficiencies for isotopes like 137Cs, 90Sr, and 241Am, while biological approaches offer sustainability and in situ applicability, especially for uranium and technetium remediation. …”
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Transforming Physics Teacher Training Through ChatGPT: A Study on Usability and Impact by Marcos Guerrero-Zambrano, Leonor Sanchez-Alvarado, Bryan Valarezo-Chamba, Erick Lamilla-Rubio

“…This study investigates the impact of ChatGPT on pre-service Physics teacher training, focusing on its usability, effectiveness, and influence on participant satisfaction. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, two Likert-scale surveys were administered to 24 prospective Physics teachers in Ecuador, both before and after an intervention workshop. …”
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Active travel modelling: a methodological approach to networks for walking and cycling commuting analysis by Ivann Schlosser, Valentina Marin, Richard Milton, Elsa Arcaute, Michael Batty

“…This has also led to the development of tailored computational tools and quantitative methods to model and analyse active travel flows. …”
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SERCA-mediated endoplasmic reticulum stress facilitates hematopoietic stem cell mobilization by Lijun Li, Danhua Xu, Xinxin Huang

“…Molecular and protein expression levels associated with the pathway were analyzed through quantitative reverse-transcription PCR and western blotting. …”
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Proteomic analysis of egg production peak and senescence in the ovaries of Taihe black-boned silky fowl (Gallus gallus domesticus Brisson) by Xuan Huang, Shibao Li, Yuting Tan, Chunhui Xu, Yunyan Huang, Zhaozheng Yin

“…In this research endeavor, we employed an advanced, rapid DIA (Data independent acquisition) quantitative proteomics method on the Astral platform to meticulously analyze the ovarian proteome of these chickens. …”
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THE IMPACT OF SERVICE QUALITY ON STUDENT SATISFACTION IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SERBIA by Mirjana Dunić, Njegoš Dragović

“…The aim of the following research was to investigate perceptions regarding the level of quality of services introduced at faculties in the Republic of Serbia, using a quantitative approach within exploratory research framework and applying statistical analysis methods. …”
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