Influence of diffusion siliconizing and boron–siliconizing in chlorine-containing environments on the structure, composition, and protective properties of TZM molybdenum alloy by Tetiana Loskutova, Michael Scheffler, Vitalii Ivanov, Manja Krueger, Nadiia Kharchenko, Volodymyr Taran, Michal Hatala, Myroslav Karpets, Yaroslav Stelmakh, Georg Hasemann

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Investigating the gut bacteria structure and function of hibernating bats through 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing and culturomics by Jian Zhou, Ying Liu, Tao Gu, Jingzhu Zhou, Fengming Chen, Shijun Li

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Typology of the "Internal Form-Structure" Drawing upon Argan\'s Formal Approach (Case Study: Historical Bridge-Caravanserai in Iran) by Paryia Pourmohammadi, Farshad Mafakher, Asghar Saed Samiei, Mehrdad Matin

“…In the process of defining the nature of architecture, three elements recur which are indispensable components of architecture: type, function, and structure.  The three can be related to the three attributes produced by Vitruvius, i.e. strength, utility, and beauty.  …”
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Genome-wide comparative analysis of variability and population structure between autochthonous Turkish chicken breeds and commercial hybrid lines by Eymen Demir, Bahar Argun Karsli, Demir Özdemir, Umit Bilginer, Huriye Doğru, Sarp Kaya, Veli Atmaca, Nimet Tufan, Ebru Demir, Taki Karsli

“…Moreover, this study demonstrates the efficacy of ddRADseq in generating high-throughput genotypic data, providing a cost-effective framework for genomic diversity and population structure studies in indigenous chicken breeds.…”
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Impact Mechanisms of Different Ecological Forest Restoration Modes on Soil Microbial Diversity and Community Structure in Loess Hilly Areas by Gang Chen, Jinjun Cai, Weiqian Li, Yitong Liu, Yan Wu, Tongtong Wang

“…This is attributed to the fact that the mode can improve soil structure, retain soil moisture, enhance soil enzyme activity, optimize soil microbial community structure, and improve microbial diversity and functional gene activity. …”
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Structure-dependent degradation of milk oligosaccharides by newly isolated intestinal commensal bacterial strains from suckling piglets and rabbits by Mathilde Rumeau, Sead Chadi, Frederic Pepke, Martin Beaumont, Cláudia M. Vicente, Agathe Juppeau, Céline Vandecasteele, Laurent Cauquil, Géraldine Pascal, Philippe Langella, Christelle Knudsen, Sylvie Combes, Rebeca Martín

“…The ability of bacteria to use these complex sugars depends on their structure, but data are limited to bacteria isolated from newborn humans. …”
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Association between brain structure and fine motor function: findings from the population-based Rhineland StudyResearch in context by Xingwang Yang, Weiyi Zeng, Santiago Estrada, Monique M.B. Breteler, N. Ahmad Aziz

“…We aimed to investigate whether decreased fine motor function is reflected in age- and sex-associated changes in brain structure across the adult lifespan in a large community dwelling cohort study. …”
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Application Effectiveness of a Pre-Analytical Quality Management Pathway Based on the Structure–Process–Outcome Model by Cui L, Li W, Li Y, Feng X, Wang Y, Gao P

“…This approach may serve as a reference for other institutions aiming to enhance pre-analytical quality management.Keywords: structure–process–outcome model, pre-analytical quality, management pathway, before-and-after study…”
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The Diurnal Cooling Effect of Green Space Structure on the Summer Urban Thermal Environment From a High-Resolution Perspective by Shihao Wang, Chaoyang Sun, Lin Huang, Huading Shi, Xinliang Xu, Dongrui Han, Qingbao Gu, Hanbing Liu

“…However, at a fine scale, the cooling capacity of UGs with different structures and the diurnal variation still require in-depth study. …”
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No sex differences in the association between regional brain structure abnormalities and cognitive functioning in a geriatric memory clinic population by A. Lamé, E.G. Thomas, S.A.J. van de Schraaf, C. Groot, C.H. Sudre, F. Barkhof, M. Muller, R. Ossenkoppele, H.F.M. Rhodius-Meester

“…Future studies should focus on exploring the relationship between sex and gender on brain structure and cognitive functioning beyond this binary model, by including more data on social context, more diverse populations and using intersectional approaches.…”
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Linked alterations in structure and autoimmunity biomarkers in remote mild-to-moderate TBI: A multi-modal brain imaging study by Abigail B. Waters, Samantha H. Penhale, Shoumi Sarkar, Somnath Datta, Damon G. Lamb, Claudia Robertson, Richard Rubenstein, Amy K. Wagner, Firas Kobeissy, Kevin Wang, John B. Williamson

“…Methods: Sixty Veterans and non-Veterans with mmTBI completed cognitive testing (WAIS-IV), MRI, and blood collection for blood-based CNS biomarker assessment for cross-sectional comparison. A data fusion technique (Linked Independent Component Analysis [LICA]) was used to simultaneously model structural variability across T1-weighted and diffusion-weighted MRI modalities. …”
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Abdominal synthetic CT generation for MR-only radiotherapy using structure-conserving loss and transformer-based cycle-GAN by Chanwoong Lee, Chanwoong Lee, Young Hun Yoon, Young Hun Yoon, Young Hun Yoon, Jiwon Sung, Jun Won Kim, Yeona Cho, Jihun Kim, Jaehee Chun, Jin Sung Kim, Jin Sung Kim, Jin Sung Kim

“…This study showed the improvement of sCT using transformer and structure preserving loss even with the complex anatomy of the abdomen.…”
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Reforestation Initiatives in the Lubumbashi Charcoal Production Basin (DR Congo): Plant Diversity Selection, Management Practices, and Ecosystems Structure by Dieu-donné N’tambwe Nghonda, Héritier Khoji Muteya, Gracia Kalenga Mupanda, François Duse Dukuku, Nathan Kasanda Mukendi, Bienvenu Esoma Okothomas, Médard Mpanda Mukenza, Sylvestre Cabala Kaleba, François Malaisse, Wilfried Masengo Kalenga, Jan Bogaert, Yannick Useni Sikuzani

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THE EFFECT OF COMPANY GROWTH, CAPITAL STRUCTURE, GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MECHANISM, ON FIRM VALUE WITH EARNINGS MANAGEMENT AS AN INTERVENING VARIABLE by Muhammad Ali Nawawi

“…Furthermore included in this assessment will be firm development, capital structure, and good corporate governance. Design: Using intentional sampling, this paper employs partial least squares (PLS) data analysis and hypothesis testing. …”
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Influence of pressure, coal structure and permeability on CBM well productivity at various burial depths in South Yanchuan Block, China by Teng Li, Caifang Wu

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A New Insight into the Electronic Structure Property Relationships in Glassy Ti-Zr-Nb-(Cu,Ni,Co) Alloys by Marko Kuveždić, Mario Basletić, Emil Tafra, Krešo Zadro, Ramir Ristić, Damir Starešinić, Ignacio Alejandro Figueroa, Emil Babić

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An Investigation of English as Foreign Language Students' Attitudes Toward Improving Their Speaking Abilities at KRI Universities by Zubair Hamad Muhi, Innocent Nasuk Dajang

“…A semi-structured interview was developed for EFL students. …”
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Analisa Risiko Penyebab Keterlambatan pada Proyek Konstruksi Pabrik Pupuk di Kabupaten Gresik Dengan Metode Pohon Kesalahan by AVISHA GITA PRAFITASIWI, Naufal Ramadhani Kuncoro, Cahyo Umar Wibisono

“…Keywords: factory construction, risk, project delay, Fault Tree Analysis, structured interviewed…”
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Qualitative Testing of Questionnaires on Existential, Spiritual, and Religious Constructs: Epistemological Reflections by Tobias Anker Stripp

“…However, the choice of interview method and subsequent analysis also reflects a negotiation between epistemologies, influencing how the data are interpreted and applied. Based on experience with cognitive and semi-structured interviews to test a questionnaire on existential, spiritual, and religious constructs, this paper critically discusses the opposing epistemological premises for cognitive and semi-structured interviews. …”
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Building a Process Driven Organization with the Process Normalization Technique by Václav Řepa

“…This technique is freely inspired by the famous 'ancient' Normalization of Data Structures technique which we regard as relevant and correct because of the essential unity of objects and processes in the business system. …”
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