Performance of newly synthesized pyrimidine derivative as corrosion inhibitor: experimental and quantum chemical investigation by Halis Karataş, Mothana Ghazi Kadhim Alfalah, Mehmet Izzettin Yilmazer, Murat Saracoglu, Zulbiye Kokbudak, Fatma Kandemirli

“…After one hour of immersion, experimental data showed that PPTT functioned as a mixed-type corrosion inhibitor, attaining up to 83.8 % inhibition for 2 mM PPTT in 1 M HCl solution. …”
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How does emotion regulation affect adolescents' social adaptability? Building bridges for parent-child communication, empowered by AI education by Entao Ma, Tinghong Lai, Yuri Lee, Yixuan Zhang, Shimin Fu

“…This study investigated the mediating roles of parent-child communication (PCC) and parent-child relationship (PCR), along with the moderating effect of AI education (AIEd) experience. Data from 1318 Chinese adolescents were analyzed using structural equation modeling with bootstrapping and multi-group comparison. …”
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Evaluation of ‘ClassyFarm’, the Italian integrated surveillance system of livestock farms, in the context of antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance by Laura Tomassone, Federico Scali, Nicoletta Formenti, Giovanni Loris Alborali, Maurizio Aragrande, Massimo Canali, Costanza Romanelli, Valentina Suprani, Daniele De Meneghi

“…However, there is space for improvement in resource allocation, data sharing and communication. Beyond the structural evaluation, surveillance systems should be evaluated also in relation to cost-effectiveness and system impacts.…”
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IOT based wearable sensor system architecture for classifying human activity by V. Mahalakshmi, Pramod Kumar, Manisha Bhende, Ismail Keshta, Swatiben Yashvantbhai Rathod, Janjhyam Venkata Naga Ramesh

“…The proposed system follows a structured workflow: (i) channel state information (CSI) is extracted from ESP32 modules, (ii) data preprocessing is performed using Hampel and Gaussian filters for noise and outlier removal, (iii) dimensionality reduction is achieved through Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT), and (iv) activity classification is conducted using Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) and the K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) algorithm. …”
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Insight Into Pre‐Intercalation of Layered Vanadium Oxide Cathodes: From Precise Control of the Interspace to Related Electrochemical Performance and Beyond by Zhangxiang Hao, Jian Wang, Junrun Feng, Yameng Fan, Jian Peng, Jiazhao Wang, Shixue Dou

“…ABSTRACT Pre‐intercalation is the mainstream approach to inhibit the unpredicted structural degradation and the sluggish kinetics of Zn‐ions migrating in vanadium oxide cathode of aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs), which has been extensively explored over the past 5 years. …”
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Living with pain and Parkinson’s developing an understanding of the impact, trajectory and pain management needs: a qualitative interview study protocol by Darren Flynn, Lynn Rochester, Richard Walker, Tracy Finch, Cormac Ryan, Alison Yarnall, Leah Avery, Annette Hand, Katherine Baker, Jenni Naisby, Mark Parkinson

“…Exploring the behavioural determinants, including the barriers and enablers to pain management from the perspective of PwP, the role of healthcare professionals and impact of other symptoms alongside pain will inform the development of a fit for purpose, pain management toolkit for PwP.Methods and analysis A longitudinal qualitative study using semi structured interviews at two time points within an 18-month period will be conducted. …”
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Rapid assessment of seismic performance for multi-story RC frame buildings using direct prediction method by Xin Chen, Haojie Hu, Wenwei Fu, Tao Liu, Yong Sun, Cong Liu

“…The foundation of seismic resilience assessment lies in the calculation of structural seismic performance. Traditional methods for seismic performance calculation are usually based on refined finite element models, resulting in low computational efficiency. …”
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Fluorescence and Hyperspectral Sensors for Nondestructive Analysis and Prediction of Biophysical Compounds in the Green and Purple Leaves of <i>Tradescantia</i> Plants by Renan Falcioni, Roney Berti de Oliveira, Marcelo Luiz Chicati, Werner Camargos Antunes, José Alexandre M. Demattê, Marcos Rafael Nanni

“…For analyses, principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least squares regression (PLSR) were used to predict eight structural and ultrastructural (biophysical) traits in green and purple <i>Tradescantia</i> leaves. …”
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Air quality and travel behavior: analyzing the impact of smog on the intentions to choose clean air destinations in Lahore, Pakistan by Farrukh Baig, Nabeel Shakeel, Muhammad Shafin Saif, Kainat Amar, Jaeyoung Jay Lee, Febri Kurniawan

“…A questionnaire survey was conducted in Lahore city, Pakistan, which suffers from the worst air quality. A structural equation modeling technique was used to analyze the data. …”
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Radar Monitoring and Numerical Simulation Reveal the Impact of Underground Blasting Disturbance on Slope Stability by Chi Ma, Zhan He, Peitao Wang, Wenhui Tan, Qiangying Ma, Cong Wang, Meifeng Cai, Yichao Chen

“…Both elevation and lithological conditions significantly influence the intensity of vibration responses: high-elevation areas and structurally loose rock masses exhibit greater dynamic sensitivity. …”
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Factors Influencing Medical Students&#x2019; Acceptance of Clinical Virtual Simulation Experiments: A Combined TAM and TPB Approach by Hui Lv, Yu Ning, Xuebin Li, Lanqing Meng, Caimei Yang, Yongming Jiang, Xiaoxia Li, Lingjiao Tang, Xinzhou Li

“…A total of 387 students participated in the study, and the data were collected through an online survey and analyzed via structural equation modeling. …”
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The role of influencer content value and credibility in purchase intention by Ahmad Shaheen, Abdullah Khataan, Abdelrehim Awad, Anwar Yahia Shams Eldin, Awadia Elnour

“…Employing a descriptive-explanatory design, survey data were collected from 633 social media users. …”
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Immune and Safety Analysis of <i>ultra</i>IPV^TM, a Novel UVC-Inactivated Polio Vaccine by David A. MacLeod, John K. Tobin, Ruth V. Bushnell, Taralyn J. Wiggins, Shyamkumar TS, Ramchander Nadipelly, Steven Lawson, Viju V. Pillai, Gregory J. Tobin, Stephen J. Dollery

“…The potential of UVC inactivation to maintain structural integrity and immunogenicity of viral antigens, while circumventing safety issues with conventional vaccines, could bolster global polio eradication efforts and holds promise for applications to numerous other viral pathogens. …”
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The impact of hypoxia on psychological and cognitive functioning in high-altitude climbers by Wiktoria Zamirska, Nadia Hornig, Aleksandra Kołodziej, Aleksandra Cieplak, Zuzanna Czyżewicz

“…These deficits are linked to hypoxia-induced oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and structural brain changes.  However, certain cognitive domains, such as perceptual processes and problem-solving abilities, appear to remain relatively unaffected by high-altitude conditions. …”
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Predicting excavation-induced lateral displacement using improved particle swarm optimization and extreme learning machine with sparse measurements by Cheng Chen, Guan-Nian Chen, Song Feng, Xiao-Zhen Fan, Liang-Tong Zhan, Yun-Min Chen

“…Monitoring lateral displacement in deep excavation projects is crucial for structural stability and safety. Traditional methods, like manual inclinometers, are accurate but costly and labor-intensive. …”
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ANN and RF Optimized by Hunter–Prey Algorithm for Predicting Post-Blast RC Column Morphology by Kai Rong, Yongsheng Jia, Yingkang Yao, Jinshan Sun, Qi Yu, Hongliang Tang, Jun Yang, Xianqi Xie

“…The drilling and blasting method is commonly employed for the rapid demolition of outdated buildings by destroying key structural components and inducing progressive collapse. …”
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TB prevention activities in the WHO European Region by A. Matteelli, Z. Mkrtchyan, T. Masini, A. Hovhannesyan, G. Kuchukhidze, S. Ahmedov, P. Kerndt, L. Rossi, A. Yedilbayev, D. Falzon, A. Dadu

“…METHODS: This was a semi-structured survey including 52 questions that was developed, implemented in the WHO-hosted LimeSurvey data form and sent to focal points in the 55 countries and territories in the European Region between September and October 2023. …”
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Indigenous Peoples’ responses to evacuation for birth in Ontario: conceptualizing risk through an Indigenous midwifery-led approach by Erika Campbell, Melanie Murdock, Sarah Durant, Carole Couchie, Carmel Meekis, Charitie Rae, Julie Kenequanash, Lisa Boivin, Jacob Barry, Arthi Erika Jeymohan, Karen Lawford

“…In this study, we sought to understand how pregnant Indigenous people in Ontario conceptualise health and risk. Methods We collected data through semi-structured interviews with 43 participants who have been evacuated for birth or are kin of an evacuee who live in Ontario, Canada. …”
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“Do you believe in an afterlife?”: Fabricating sustainability-oriented entrepreneurs with curvilinear effects of religious beliefs by Cong Doanh Duong, Thi Thanh Hoa Phan, Thu Van Bui, Tuan Vu Chu, Lam Hanh Trang Pham

“…Focusing on three specific religious beliefs—afterlife beliefs, karmic beliefs, and beliefs in a just world—the research investigates both the direct and indirect effects of these beliefs on sustainability-oriented intentions. Data were collected from 385 university students using a structured survey, and the proposed relationships were analyzed through regression analysis and response surface methodology. …”
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An in silico to in vivo approach identifies retinoid-X receptor activating tert-butylphenols used in food contact materials by Brenda J. Mengeling, Azhagiya Singam Ettayapuram Ramaprasad, Martyn T. Smith, Dania Turkieh, Nicole C. Kleinstreuer, Kamel Mansouri, Kathleen A. Durkin, Michele A. La Merrill, J. David Furlow

“…Butylphenols comprised the largest, high-probability, structural group (58 compounds); several are food contact chemicals with widespread commercial use. …”
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