Understanding epistatic networks in the B1 β-lactamases through coevolutionary statistical modeling and deep mutational scanning by J. Z. Chen, M. Bisardi, D. Lee, S. Cotogno, F. Zamponi, M. Weigt, N. Tokuriki

“…Abstract Throughout evolution, protein families undergo substantial sequence divergence while preserving structure and function. …”
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Carbon–carbon triple bond‐containing materials for photo(electro)catalytic solar hydrogen production by Wenyan Li, Yang Lu, Yawen Tang, Hanjun Sun

“…With the continuous exploitation of solar hydrogen evolution, the performance of photo(electro)catalysts has been greatly optimized. …”
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Characterization of the deleted in autism 1 protein family: implications for studying cognitive disorders. by Azhari Aziz, Sean P Harrop, Naomi E Bishop

“…We found DIA1 conserved from cnidarians to humans, indicating DIA1 evolution coincided with the development of the first primitive synapses. …”
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Two decades of petanque research: A bibliometric analysis of dominant physical components (2002–2023) by Ramdan Pelana, Ayu Purnama Wenly, Ratiyono, Sukiri

“…We choose bibliometric analysis to observe and comprehend the distribution, trends, impact, and structure of scientific literature, and to discuss it using predetermined keywords. …”
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Communication, Technology, and the Planetary Creature by Giuseppe O Longo

“… Man and technology are inseparable: man produces technology, but the latter contributes to the continuous transformation of man. Today biological evolution based on random genetic mutations is largely exceeded by cultural (more specifically, technological) evolution, which is much faster due to the presence of Lamarckian inheritance mechanisms (imitation, learning and the like). …”
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Diverse lifestyles and strategies of plant pathogenesis encoded in the genomes of eighteen Dothideomycetes fungi. by Robin A Ohm, Nicolas Feau, Bernard Henrissat, Conrad L Schoch, Benjamin A Horwitz, Kerrie W Barry, Bradford J Condon, Alex C Copeland, Braham Dhillon, Fabian Glaser, Cedar N Hesse, Idit Kosti, Kurt LaButti, Erika A Lindquist, Susan Lucas, Asaf A Salamov, Rosie E Bradshaw, Lynda Ciuffetti, Richard C Hamelin, Gert H J Kema, Christopher Lawrence, James A Scott, Joseph W Spatafora, B Gillian Turgeon, Pierre J G M de Wit, Shaobin Zhong, Stephen B Goodwin, Igor V Grigoriev

“…Here, we compare genome features of 18 members of this class, including 6 necrotrophs, 9 (hemi)biotrophs and 3 saprotrophs, to analyze genome structure, evolution, and the diverse strategies of pathogenesis. …”
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Investigating the Spatiotemporal Disparity and Influencing Factors of Urban Construction Land Utilization Efficiency: Empirical Evidence from Panel Data of China by Qingfeng Zhou, Xianqiang Wu, Xian Zhang, Yan Song

“…The overall efficiency is improved, with an evolution pattern of “difference narrowed–differences expanded–difference narrowed.” (3) “economic development,” “industrial structure,” “research development investment,” and “land urbanization level” have significantly positive effect on urban construction land utilization efficiency, while other factors have a negative effect, including “urbanization level of population,” “urban population density,” “cultivated field resources level,” “government influence level,” “land urbanization level,” and “financial dependence level.” …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of Chloroplast Genomes in Leguminous Forage Species: Codon Usage, Phylogenetic Relationships, and Evolutionary Insights by Rui Yang, Ying Xue, Xiaofan He, Tiejun Zhang

“…The results revealed that the chloroplast genome of <i>Thermopsis alpina</i> exhibits a typical quadripartite structure, with a total length of 153,714 bp, encoding 124 genes and comprising a large single-copy region (LSC, 83,818 bp), a small single-copy region (SSC, 17,558 bp), and two inverted repeat regions (IRs, 26,169 bp). …”
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Chromosome Numbers and Reproductive Life Cycles in Green Plants: A Phylotranscriptomic Perspective by Rijan R. Dhakal, Alex Harkess, Paul G. Wolf

“…The general importance of chromosome numbers, structure, and sizes in cellular biology notwithstanding, the association between the emergence of heterosporous reproduction and chromosome number reduction/genome downsizing is not fully understood. …”
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A study on the capital accumulation system, distribution regulation mechanism and stakeholder relationships from the perspective of Marx’s theory of ground rent by Di Xie, Ying Rong

“…Design/methodology/approach – This paper draws on the theories of the French regulation school and the social structure of accumulation theory to establish a preliminary analytical framework. …”
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Establishment of the Council of Europe’s activities on the protection of human rights and freedoms by L. L. Honcharenko

“…Considerable attention is paid to the adoption of the European Convention on Human Rights in 1950, its structure, fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by the document, as well as further amendments and additions adopted in the form of annexes. …”
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Moon-Induced Differential Rotation in Earth’s Interior: A Comprehensive Conceptual Model by Chil-Yeong Kim, Eun-Kyoung Seo, You-Soon Chang, Chungwan Lim

“…Our model thus provides a new perspective on the interplay between lunar tidal forces, Earth’s internal structure, and its thermal evolution, offering insights into the complex dynamics of our planet’s interior.…”
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Dynamic and flow instability analysis during runaway process for a pump turbine by Yanyan Li, Longgang Sun, Pengcheng Guo, Zhuofei Xu

“…As the discharge further decreases, the backflow vortex scale gradually increases, eventually forming a ring structure at the runner inlet. Further analysis indicates that the dynamic evolution of the backflow vortex at the runner inlet inevitably disrupts the flow, leading to a significant increase in pressure fluctuation amplitudes and more pronounced oscillations in axial forces.…”
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Shift patterns of internal bacterial communities across five life stages of laboratory-maintained Eremobelba eharai (Acari: Oribatida: Eremobelbidae) by Yu Chen, Yu Chen, Jun Chen, Jun Chen

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Behind the Pages, Artisanal Thought and Knowledge Transmission in an 18th-Century Dyer’s Manuscript by Emile Lupatini, Natalia Ortega Saez

“…This paper explores the evolution and contextual background of an 18th-century dyer’s manuscript originating in Antwerp, covering the period between 1778 and 1802. …”
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Self-supporting Sb–doped SnO₂ Anode for Oxidative Degradation of Atrazine by Xue WANG, Jiafang XIE, Jian ZHANG, Ding LI, Quanbao ZHAO, Sijun DONG

“…The electrode possesses a 3-dimensional porous structure that exposes more active sites and improves mass transfer efficiency. …”
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Unveiling the Strengthening and Ductility Mechanisms of a CoCr₀.₄NiSi₀.₃ Medium-Entropy Alloy at Cryogenic Temperatures by Li Zhang, Lingwei Zhang, Xiang Chen

“…Materials utilized in extreme environments, such as those necessitating protection and impact resistance at cryogenic temperatures, must exhibit high strength, ductility, and structural stability. However, most alloys fail to maintain adequate toughness at cryogenic temperatures, thereby compromising their safety during cryogenic temperature service. …”
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Enhancing OER performance via short-range ordered quantum dots in medium-entropy compounds by Qingqing Cai, Rui Xu, Tao Wang, Lengyuan Niu, Yinyan Gong, Can Li

“…This structural optimization not only adjusted electronic properties but also boosted catalytic performance and stability in oxygen evolution reactions (OERs). …”
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Indirect to direct band gap transition and excellent optical properties in novel MoSi2N4-BP bilayer and trilayer vdW heterostructures by Bromand Nourozi, Farhad Khoeini, Arash Boochani

“…Here, we propose the existence of bilayer (MoSi2N4/BP) and trilayer (BP/MoSi2N4/BP and MoSi2N4/BP/ MoSi2N4) vdW heterostructures of MoSi2N4 and BP. We investigate structural, electronic, and optical properties of the structures using first-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT). …”
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Damage assessment through cyclic load-unload tensile tests for ply-level hybrid carbon fiber composites by Maria Casapu, Ion Fuiorea, Michel Arrigoni

“…Composite materials are of increasing interest in aircraft and spacecraft structures, and carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) have emerged as materials meeting quality standards for structural applications in the aircraft industry. …”
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