Efficiency of foliar application of calcium sources on morphological traits, nutritional status, and vase life of two rose cultivars by Saeed Khosravi, Ali Tehranifar, Yahya Selahvarzi, Amir Hossein Khoshgoftarmanesh, Leyla Cheheltanan

“…This study aimed to determine the optimal calcium source for two rose cultivars, ‘Samurai’ and ‘Jumilia,’ by investigating the effects of foliar applications of calcium nitrate (Ca(NO3)2), calcium silicate (Ca2O4Si), and calcium amino acid chelate with glycine (Ca(Glys)2), compared to a control containing distilled water. …”
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Penicillium citrinum CFAM 521 Isolated From the Amazon Region: A Novel Source of a Fibrinolytic Enzyme by Thayana Cruz de Souza, Marcos Gustavo Araujo Schwarz, Daniela Marinho da Silva, Carolina Rabelo Maia, Cláudia Patrícia Mendes de Araújo, Antônio Alcirley da Silva Balieiro, Luiz Antonio de Oliveira, Wim Maurits Sylvain Degrave, Ormezinda Celeste Cristo Fernandes, Leila Mendonça-Lima

“…Therefore, P. citrinum CFAM 521 represents a novel source of fibrinolytic enzymes, highlighting its potential as an alternative for the development of thrombolytic agents.…”
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Regionalization of hydrological cycle changes in 31 source catchments of Yellow River Basin considering multiple hydrological variables by Can Cao, Yang Bai, Kun Peng, Bing Han, Yongyong Zhang

“…New hydrological insights for the region: The water balance errors of the optimal data source combinations were −9.75–9.78 %. …”
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Simulation Study on Dose and LET of Neutron Irradiation for Biological Experiments Using Spallation, Reactor, and Compact Neutron Sources by May Sweet, Kenji Mishima, Masahide Harada, Keisuke Kurita, Hiroshi Iikura, Seiji Tasaki, Norio Kikuchi

“…We comprehensively investigated the potential of neutron irradiation for inducing genetic mutations by using simulations of spallation, reactor, and compact neutron sources based on J-PARC BL10, the JRR-3 TNRF, and KUANS. …”
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Owl airfoil aerodynamic noise sources and performance compared to hawk and NACA0012 airfoils for low Reynolds applications by M. Kazemi, M. Mani

“…This study compares the owl airfoil with the NACA0012 and hawk airfoils through wind tunnel testing, utilizing pressure sensors and force balance to examine the aerodynamic noise sources and aerodynamic performance of the airfoils. …”
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Leveraging Open-Source Large Language Models for Data Augmentation in Hospital Staff Surveys: Mixed Methods Study by Carl Ehrett, Sudeep Hegde, Kwame Andre, Dixizi Liu, Timothy Wilson

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the use of open-source LLMs, such as Large Language Model Meta AI (LLaMA) and Alpaca models, for data augmentation in a specific text classification task related to hospital staff surveys. …”
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Energy Efficiency and Cost-effectiveness Analysis on Flare Gas Recovery Consumption Sources at Industrial Gas Processing Plant by Mahdi Enayati, Sayed Mohsen Hosseini, Fahime Parvizian

“…This study analyzes all potential consumption sources of recovered flare gas and evaluates the feasibility and efficiency of two major effective scenarios. …”
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Microplastics, Antibiotics, and Heavy Metals in Anaerobic Digestion Systems: A Critical Review of Sources, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies by Hongbo Liu, Xiang Yuan, Yuxuan Yao, Lijin Yao, Junbo Zhang, Claudia Maurer

“…This review critically examines the sources, transformation pathways, and advanced mitigation strategies for these contaminants within AD systems. …”
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Potential Sources in Sediments of Plawangan Timur, Segara Anakan, Cilacap: Occurrence and Distribution by Abdul Haris, El Mountassir El Mouchtari, Winarni Nurshofia, Yogi Putranto, Rizqi Rizaldi Hidayat, Iqbal Ali Husni, Hendrayana Hendrayana, Arif Mahdiana, Isdy Sulistyo, Nuning Vita Hidayati

“…Therefore, this research aims to determine the composition, distribution, source, and contamination level of PAHs in this region. …”
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Ethiopian honeybee propolis: a novel natural source for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles with enhanced biological activities by Gemechis Waktole, Gemechis Waktole, Bayissa Chala, Abebe Belay, Lemma Teshome, Lemma Teshome

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Effects of different sources of potassium fertiliser on yield, fruit quality and nutrient absorption in “Harward” kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) by Ma Long, Chi Chunming, Lv Shuangqing, Tong Yan’an, Yang Lili

“…Potassium plays an important role in improving crop growth, yield, and quality; however, choosing the right potassium fertiliser remains challenging. To determine the optimal potassium fertiliser for kiwifruit, this study investigated the effects of different potassium sources on kiwifruit yield and postharvest quality as well as plant and soil nutrient contents in an orchard in Shaanxi Province, Northwest China. …”
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Assessing University Students’ Knowledge and Perceptions of Sexually Transmitted Infections: Sources of Information, Risk Awareness, and Educational Implications by Nontando Makhaye, Nokukhanya Thembane, Ziningi Jaya

“…Results The majority of participants perceived their STI knowledge as either "Good" (44.37%) or "Excellent" (25%), with a small proportion rating their knowledge as "Scarce" (19.72%). Sources of information included the internet (35.56%), teachers (28.17%), and healthcare professionals (22.18%). …”
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Estimation of aboveground biomass in Tajikistan based on upscaling extrapolation of UAV and Sentinel-2 multi-source data synergy by Lina Hao, Huping Ye, Shuang He, Xinyu Zhang, Dalai Bayin, Mustafo Safarov, Mekhrovar Okhonniyozov, Xiaohan Liao

“…Here we develop a dynamic sampling scale-up method for AGB estimation by integrating multi-source data from Sentinel-2 MSI, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), and ground observations, which enabled efficient and accurate AGB estimation across Tajikistan. …”
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Effect of Exposure Environment and Calcium Source on the Biologically Induced Self-Healing Phenomenon in a Cement-Based Material by Deividi Gomes Maurente-Silva, João Vitor Bitencourt Borowski, Vanessa Giaretton Cappellesso, Marilene Henning Vainstein, Angela Borges Masuero, Denise Carpena Coitinho Dal Molin

“…However, the addition of an external calcium source (calcium nitrate) significantly enhanced crack closure, emphasizing the critical role of calcium availability in optimizing MICP for bio-agents in cement-based materials. …”
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120 W Efficient Single Frequency Amplification Based on Wide Tunable 1018 nm DBR Seed Source by Pan Li, Linfeng Li, Kaiming Cao, Ruihong Gao, Heshan Liu, Meng Shi, Ziren Luo

“…This study focuses on the development of a high-power 1018 nm single-frequency narrow-linewidth fiber laser amplifier based on a DBR single-frequency seed source. The DBR seed source, constructed using an 8 mm-long doped fiber, achieves a linewidth of 3.25 kHz and demonstrates a wavelength tuning range exceeding 1.51 nm across a temperature range of &#x2212;10 <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$^{\circ }$</tex-math></inline-formula>C to 120 <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$^{\circ }$</tex-math></inline-formula>C. …”
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Comparing the linkages between carbon components and soil aggregates in vegetable fields to continuous input of different carbon sources. by Yuan Yang Peng, Jiang Ling Huang, Yan Qin Peng, Yin Peng, Shi Xiong Li, Xi la Tu Da Bu

“…<h4>Aims</h4>To address the issue of declining soil organic carbon (SOC) in vegetable fields, this study investigated the effects of continuous input of different carbon sources on soil carbon pool dynamics.<h4>Methods</h4>A five-year field plot experiment was conducted to analyze the impact of organic fertilizer, biochar, and their combined application on soil organic carbon components, aggregate stability, and carbon pool characteristics.…”
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Can open source large language models be used for tumor documentation in Germany?—An evaluation on urological doctors’ notes by Stefan Lenz, Arsenij Ustjanzew, Marco Jeray, Meike Ressing, Torsten Panholzer

“…Due to data protection regulations, only locally deployed open source LLMs are generally suitable for this application. …”
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Multi-Source, Fault-Tolerant, and Robust Navigation Method for Tightly Coupled GNSS/5G/IMU System by Zhongliang Deng, Zhichao Zhang, Zhenke Ding, Bingxun Liu

“…However, frequent multi-sensor faults, including missing alarm thresholds, uncontrolled error accumulation, and delayed warnings, hinder the adaptability of navigation systems to the dynamic multi-source information of complex scenarios. This study introduces an advanced, tightly coupled GNSS/5G/IMU integration framework designed for distributed PNT systems, providing all-source fault detection with weighted, robust adaptive filtering. …”
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Gaps in our understanding of ice-nucleating particle sources exposed by global simulation of the UK Earth System Model by R. J. Herbert, A. Sanchez-Marroquin, A. Sanchez-Marroquin, D. P. Grosvenor, D. P. Grosvenor, K. J. Pringle, S. R. Arnold, B. J. Murray, K. S. Carslaw

“…The model captures the overall spatial and temporal distribution of measured INP concentrations, which is strongly influenced by the world's major mineral dust source regions. A negative bias in simulated versus measured INP concentrations at higher freezing temperatures points to incorrectly defined INP properties or a missing source of INPs. …”
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<i>Celosia argentea</i>: Towards a Sustainable Betalain Source—A Critical Review and Future Prospects by Preekamol Klanrit, Sudarat Thanonkeo, Poramaporn Klanrit, Poramate Klanrit, Kanchanok Mueangnak, Pornthap Thanonkeo

“…This is achieved by integrating available <i>C. argentea</i>-specific data with relevant insights drawn from these more broadly studied betalain sources. Furthermore, the review discusses perspectives on future research directions aimed at optimizing yield and exploring the full potential of betalains, specifically within <i>C. argentea</i>.…”
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