Assessment of sugar beet agricultural practices for sustainable production under semi-arid environments by Lamy Mamdoh Mohamed Hamed, Mohamed Mohamed Mahmoud El-Manhaly, Mohamed Saeed El-Kady, Mohamed Mohamed El-Mogy, Hossam Saad El-Beltagi, Eman Ibrahim Refaie Emara

“…Future research should explore eco-friendly alternatives to plastic mulch and evaluate the long-term impacts of mechanized planting and mulching in semi-arid agriculture.…”
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Immobilization of Lead and Nickel Ions from Polluted Yam Peels Biomass Using Cement-Based Solidification/Stabilization Technique by Ángel Villabona-Ortiz, Candelaria Tejada-Tovar, Ángel Gonzalez-Delgado, Adriana Herrera-Barros, Gina Cantillo-Arroyo

“…These results suggested that nickel and lead immobilization using concrete bricks is a good alternative to meet disposal problems of contaminated biomass.…”
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Structural evolution mechanisms and design strategies of layered cathodes for sodium-ion batteries by Li Zhang, Jun Wang, Wenhai Ji, Nuria Tapia-Ruiz, Martin Winter, Jie Li

“…Although lithium-ion batteries are successfully used in electronic devices and electric vehicles, the steadily increasing price of their raw materials and increasing anxiety about Li resources and reserves raise concerns about exploring cheaper and sustainable alternatives. Sodium-ion batteries are one of the most promising energy storage systems but still cannot replace the status of lithium-ion batteries. …”
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Effect of cardanol on the physical and chemical properties of sodium caseinate-coated papers for packaging applications by Jihyeon Hwang, Yeon-Ji Jo, Dowan Kim

“…Therefore, this study proposes a bio-based green alternative to petroleum-based plastics that is expected to exhibit wide commercial applicability in packaging. …”
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An overview of pink eye infection to evaluate its medications: group decision-making approach with 2-tuple linguistic T-spherical fuzzy WASPAS method by M. Waheed Rasheed, Hind Y. Saleh, Areen A. Salih, Jahangeer Karamat, Muhammad Bilal

“…The computation procedure for this methodology is thoroughly given to rank the alternatives; (5) to confirm the viability of the suggested approach, thorough computational and simulation assessments are conducted. …”
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Advanced AI-assisted panoramic radiograph analysis for periodontal prognostication and alveolar bone loss detection by Jarupat Jundaeng, Jarupat Jundaeng, Jarupat Jundaeng, Rapeeporn Chamchong, Choosak Nithikathkul, Choosak Nithikathkul

“…It provides a faster, more accurate, and less labor-intensive alternative to current methods, demonstrating its potential for improving periodontal diagnosis and patient outcomes.…”
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Characterization of Different Sources of Human MSCs Expanded in Serum-Free Conditions with Quantification of Chondrogenic Induction in 3D by Hugo Fabre, Maxime Ducret, Olivier Degoul, Jonathan Rodriguez, Emeline Perrier-Groult, Elisabeth Aubert-Foucher, Marielle Pasdeloup, Céline Auxenfans, Colin McGuckin, Nico Forraz, Frédéric Mallein-Gerin

“…Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) represent alternative candidates to chondrocytes for cartilage engineering. …”
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Transforming 5G Mega-Constellation Communications: A Self-Organized Network Architecture Perspective by Marius Corici, Marius Caus, Xavier Artiga, Alessandro Guidotti, Benjamin Barth, Tomaso de Cola, Justin Tallon, Hemant Zope, Daniele Tarchi, Fanny Parzysz, David Naseh, Swapnil Sadashiv Shinde

“…With the widespread adoption of 5G as a communication standard, satellite mega-constellations have emerged as viable alternatives and complement terrestrial networks, offering extensive and reliable communication services across a broad spectrum of users and applications. …”
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Antibiotic evaluation of the nanocomposites IONs-MWCNTs-Pc and IONs-GO-Pc encapsulated in the biocompatible hydrogel poly(VCL-co-PEGDA) based on photodynamic effect by Coralia Cuadrado, Alex Mantilla, Luis Hidalgo, Diego Punina

“…Conclusions: The study demonstrates that both IONs-MWCNTs-Pc and IONs-GO-Pc nanocomposites show promise as alternative treatments for infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, with the GO-based composite showing higher photodynamic therapy efficacy. …”
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Green and Innovative Extraction: Phenolic Profiles and Biological Activities of Underutilized Plant Extracts Using Pulsed Electric Fields and Maceration by Noelia Pallarés, Houda Berrada, Emilia Ferrer, Wahiba Rached, José Pinela, Filipa Mandim, Tania C. S. P. Pires, Tiane C. Finimundy, Francisco J. Barba, Lillian Barros

“…While MAC generally yielded superior results, PEF extraction showed great promise as an environmentally sustainable alternative, eliminating the need for organic solvents and aligning with green extraction principles.…”
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Organizational factors impacting the implementation of a digital mental health tool in Alberta's mental health care of youth and young adults by Marianne Barker, Julia Hews-Girard, Karina Pinston, Sarah Daniel, Lauren Volcko, Lia Norman, Emilie Bassi, Katherine Bright, Ian Hickie, Frank Iorfino, Haley LaMonica, Karen Moskovic, Melanie Fersovitch, Jessica Bradley, Leanne Stamp, Jason Gondziola, David Johnson, Gina Dimitropoulos

“…These tools may function as alternatives or adjuncts to face-to-face models of care. …”
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A fishy gut feeling – current knowledge on gut microbiota in teleosts by Ingvill Tolas, Ingvill Tolas, Zhigang Zhou, Zhen Zhang, Zhen Zhang, Tsegay Teame, Tsegay Teame, Rolf Erik Olsen, Einar Ringø, Ivar Rønnestad

“…High-protein diets, including alternative ingredients like plant and insect proteins, modify GM, impacting beneficial bacteria e.g. …”
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Case report: Personalized management of treatment resistance in advanced NSCLC patients with mutated epidermal growth factor receptor: special examples and literature review by Jun Wang, Jun Wang, Xiaojing Li, Shuang Dong, Sheng Hu, Fengming Ran, Yu Qian

“…The second mechanism, known as bypass resistance, entails tumor clones utilizing alternative signaling pathways for proliferation. Lastly, the third acquired mechanism pertains to histological transformation, such as the emergence of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) clones. …”
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Restriction of mitochondrial oxidation of glutamine or fatty acids enhances intracellular growth of Mycobacterium abscessus in macrophages by Ho Won Kim, Ji Won Lee, Hoe Sun Yoon, Hwan-Woo Park, Young Ik Lee, Sung Ki Lee, Jake Whang, Jong-Seok Kim

“…By manipulating host mitochondrial metabolism, we identify a potential host-directed therapeutic strategy against Mab, offering a promising alternative to conventional treatments beleaguered by drug resistance. …”
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Reduction of NOx and SO2 Emissions by Shore Power Adoption by Duy-Hieu Nguyen, Chitsan Lin, Nicholas Kiprotich Cheruiyot, Jen-Yu Hsu, Ming-Yuan Cho, Shih-Hsien Hsu, Chin-Ko Yeh

“…Abstract Shore power systems, an alternative energy source to ships at berth, have the potential to improve air quality at ports and surrounding areas. …”
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Round Window Accessibility Prediction in Cochlear Implant Surgery by Salah-eddine Youbi, Omar Oulghoul, Youssef Lakhdar, Atmane Zaroual, Mohamed Chehbouni, Othmane Benhoummad, Youssef Rochdi, Abdelaziz Raji

“…Conclusion: These 2 methods are both simple and reliable tools that can help the surgeon anticipate difficult surgical access and prepare for the potential use of alternative techniques.…”
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Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1α Regulates the Migration of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells via Integrin α4 by Jong Ho Choi, Yun Bin Lee, Jieun Jung, Seong Gyu Hwang, IL-Hoan Oh, Gi Jin Kim

“…Taken together, the alternative expression of HIF-1α induced by microenvironment factors, such as hypoxia and integrin α4, may regulate the migration of BM-MSCs. …”
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Humanising nanotoxicology: replacement of animal-derived products in the application of integrated approaches to testing and assessment of nanomaterial inhalation hazard by Roma Fraser, Keira Campbell, Pawel Pokorski, Eve MacKinnon, Katie McAllister, Karla B. Neves, Fiona Murphy

“…Incorporating human or synthetic alternatives can significantly reduce the ethical burden of animal use while enhancing the relevance of toxicity testing. …”
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Barriers and facilitators for healthcare access among immigrants in Japan: a mixed methods systematic review and meta-synthesisResearch in context by Yu Par Khin, Floret Maame Owusu, Nobutoshi Nawa, Pamela J. Surkan, Takeo Fujiwara

“…Limited healthcare information led immigrants to seek alternative information sources and affected immigrants' perceived healthcare needs. …”
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Food environments in the Pacific region and efforts to improve them: a scoping review by Sela Ki Folau Fusi, Clara Gómez-Donoso, Kathryn Backholer, Jennifer Browne, Megan Ferguson, Adrian J Cameron

“…These foods were reported to be cheaper than healthier alternatives and have poor nutritional labelling. Food trade and investment, together with sociocultural and political factors, were found to contribute to unhealthy food choices. …”
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