A multi-dimensional approach to improve validation practices for qualitative models of marine social-ecological systems by Bruno Oliveira, Nuno V. Álvaro, Furqan Asif, Andrea Z. Botelho, João Canning-Clode, Daniela Casimiro, Candelaria Cecilia-Ruano, Catherine Chambers, Ana C. Costa, Ana Dinis, Jesús P. García, Ricardo Haroun, Unn Laksá, Gustavo M. Martins, Alexander H. McGrath, Caterina Mintrone, Mirjam Carlsdóttir Olsen, Manuela I. Parente, Paola Parretti, Sarai Pouso, Chiara Ravaglioli, Maria A.M. Ventura, Talea Weissang, Sandra Rybicki, Pamela J. Woods, Anna H. Olafsdottir, Angel Borja

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Acceptability, feasibility, and factors affecting implementation of a gender-sensitivity training for HIV providers and staff in Uganda: a mixed methods, quasi-experimental control... by K M. Sileo, R K. Wanyenze, A Anecho, R L. Luttinen, K Weston, B Mukasa, S C. Mukama, S H. Vermund, S L. Dworkin, J F. Dovidio, B S. Taylor, T S. Kershaw

“…Conclusions This study underscores the acceptability and feasibility of a gender-sensitivity training program for HIV providers; further evaluation of the program is warranted. …”
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Spatiotemporal analysis of carbon emissions in the Yangtze River Delta Urban Agglomeration: Insights from nighttime light data (1992–2019) by Jing Gao, Shenglong Zhao, Lucang Wang, Xiaoping Wang

“…Researchers used nighttime light data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program's Operational Linescan System (DMSP/OLS) and the National Polar-orbiting Partnership's Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (NPP/VIIRS) to assess the evolution of carbon emission patterns. …”
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Investigation on the Hydrothermal Condition in Synthesis of Active Matrix from Metakaolin: Physicochemical Properties and Intrinsic Cracking Activities by Farhansyah Yusuf Putra Hudaya, Rezky Oktaviandy Anggaswara, Melia Laniwati Gunawan, Grandprix Thomryes Marth Kadja, I. G. B. N. Makertihartha

“…Subsequently, the active matrix was subjected to a series of analyses, including X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, N2 physisorption, NH3-temperature programmed desorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and thermogravimetry, with the objective of determining its composition, crystal characteristics, surface characteristics, acidity, functional groups, material structure, and thermal characteristics. …”
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Ripples of change: transforming lives and communities through sport in Colombia by Pedro Danilo Ponciano Núñez, Alexis Lyras, Carlos Matus-Castillo, Frano Giakoni-Ramírez, Daniel Duclos-Bastias, Daniel Duclos-Bastias

“…CF challenges entrenched gender norms through its mixed-gender team structure, aligning with SDG 5, and demonstrates a commitment to fostering peaceful, inclusive societies in line with SDG 16. …”
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Reconfigurable acoustic streaming tweezers enabled portable liquid handler for nucleic acid extraction by Tiechuan Li, Rui You, Xiaotian Shen, Zhiwei Li, Yang Yang, Ziyu Han, Xuexin Duan

“…By carefully designing the structure of the device and the operation program, the RAST can be switched between the chip-based centrifuge-type particle separation and the vortex-type solution mixing modes, enabling automated NA extraction without complex peripherals. …”
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Getting back on track: Development of a blended-care intervention for weight recurrence after metabolic bariatric surgery using intervention mapping by Vera Voorwinde, Ingrid H.M. Steenhuis, Ignace M.C. Janssen, Valerie M. Monpellier, Maartje M. van Stralen

“…Innovation: This intervention incorporates newly developed elements in a novel blended-care structure. Future evaluation is necessary to determine its effectiveness in achieving the desired outcomes.…”
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ClioMD: An artificial intelligence model for ciliopathies by Ergören Mahmut Çerkez, Senturk Niyazi, Ali Manal Salah B., Özcelik İlkem Özce, Erol Kübra Damla, Temel Sehime Gulsun, Dundar Munis

“…Their central importance in the body is demonstrated by the emergence of various developmental disorders resulting from defects in cilia structure and function caused by different inherited mutations in more than 150 different genes. …”
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MEDICO-GEOGRAPHICAL ASSESSMENT ECOLOGICAL-DEPENDENT INCIDENCE OF ADOLESCENT AND CHILD POPULATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF DAGESTAN by A. G. Gasangadzhieva, P. I. Gabibova, M. G. Daudova, S. N Mirzoeva

“…A comprehensive health assessment of children and adolescents, allowed us to identify the priority classes of diseases, to carry out territorial differentiation in the level of health, to establish areas with adverse health and geographical setting. The structure of the environmentally sensitive morbidity of children and adolescents in the Republic is dominated by diseases of the respiratory system and the digestive system. …”
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Nested association mapping population in japonica rice: Development, characterization, and application in genome-wide association studies by Bhagwat Nawade, Sang-Ho Chu, Sunhee Kim, Chang-Yong Lee, Jinsong Bao, Yong-Jin Park

“…Further molecular diversity analysis of KNU_NAM indicated reduced population structure and broad genetic diversity. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on five morphological traits identified 47 significant marker-trait associations (MTAs), with a set of 18 MTAs located on chromosome 9. …”
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Impact of calcium and copper co-doping on the oxygen transport of layered nickelates: a case study of Pr1.6Ca0.4Ni1–yCuyO4+δ and a comparative analysis by Vladislav Sadykov, Nikita Eremeev, Ekaterina Sadovskaya, Tatiana Zhulanova, Sergey Pikalov, Yulia Fedorova, Elena Pikalova

“…The materials exhibit an orthorhombic structure, which correlates well with the absolute oxygen content in the samples in the range of 4.15–3.97. …”
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Characteristics of Oak (Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl), hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) and ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) in a plain-low hills-mountains-plateau sequence by Crișan Vlad Emil, Dincă Lucian, Vasile Diana, Murariu Gabriel, Drasovean Romana, Mocanu George Dănuț, Georgescu Lucian, Apăfăian Andrei

“…The data for all the regions comprised a total of 708511 ha, which were subjected to rigorous analysis to determine characteristics such as yield class, volume, increment, structure and participation percentage. The data was analyzed using the most appropriate modern statistical programs, including correlation matrices, ANOVA, principal component analysis, matrix data analysis and the cluster method. …”
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Outdoor Air Pollution Is Related to Amygdala Subregion Volume and Apportionment in Early Adolescence by Jessica Morrel, L. Nate Overholtzer, Kirthana Sukumaran, Devyn L. Cotter, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, J. Michael Tyszka, Joel Schwartz, Daniel A. Hackman, Jiu-Chiuan Chen, Megan M. Herting

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To cool or not to cool: understanding and improving cooling centre use in metro vancouver through community-based participatory action research by Liv Yoon, Giulia Belotti, Rachel Stern, Katherine White, Aida Mohajeri, Abby Zhou, Eduardo Rosales Miranda, Erika Siao, Thanh Le, Jeff Masuda, Eun-young Lee, Chris Buse

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AIR therapy: a pilot study of a clinician-assisted e-therapy for adolescents with borderline personality disorder by B. F. S. Grenyer, N. J. S. Day, G. Denmeade, A. Ciarla, K. Davy, S. Reis, M. Townsend

“…This intervention may also be particularly suited for newer or trainee clinicians, providing structured tools for use with a challenging population.…”
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Organochlorine Exposure Influences the Cellular Morphology of Red Algae Eucheuma denticulatum (N.L. Burman) Collins & Hervey, 1917 by Sipriana S Tumembouw, Rizald M Rompas, Cyska Lumenta, James J H Paulus, Markus T Lasut, Desy M H Mantiri

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A high fat, high sugar diet exacerbates persistent post-surgical pain and modifies the brain-microbiota-gut axis in adolescent rats by Sabrina Salberg, Matthew Macowan, Angela Doshen, Glenn R. Yamakawa, Marissa Sgro, Benjamin Marsland, Luke A. Henderson, Richelle Mychasiuk

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Community-level mental health screening and referral using task-sharing with student volunteers in Kerala, India: a scalable model for low and middle income countries by Saju Madavanakadu Devassy, Lorane Scaria, Shyba Babu, Rajeev S.P., Lijo K.J., Amal Tom Jose, Kiran Thampi, Robin E. Gearing

“…The increasing incidence of common mental disorders in India exacerbates the treatment gap. Structural fragmentation prevents effective screening and treatment, despite several policies and programs. …”
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Parental Phasing Study Identified Lineage-Specific Variants Associated with Gene Expression and Epigenetic Modifications in European–Chinese Hybrid Pigs by Chenyu Li, Mei Ge, Keren Long, Ziyin Han, Jing Li, Mingzhou Li, Zhiyan Zhang

“…In this study, we established three crossbred pig families derived from distant genetic lineages and systematically identified variants from different lineages, including single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and structural variations (SVs). At the phase level, we quantitatively analyzed gene expression, four histone modifications (H3K4me3, H3K27ac, H3K4me1, and H3K27me3), and the binding strength of transcription factor (CTCF) in backfat (BF) and longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle. …”
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Contagious viruses’ corollaries and deterioration of quality education in developing countries: an integrated model of artificial intelligence (AI) awareness and remote working by Muhammad Asif Zaheer, Tanveer Muhammad Anwar, Mohamed Albeshr, Maryam Manzoor, Zoia Khan

“…The final sample of 622 faculty members was collected through convenience sampling, and structural equation modeling was performed with SmartPLS to assess the proposed model. …”
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