Feasibility and parameter optimization of ground-to-satellite uplink continuous-variable quantum key distribution by Jin Cheng, Yujie Chen, Ao Liu, Xin Sun, Junjie Guo, Bohan Yang, Peng Yin, Wenbo Liu, Lanjian Chen, Chen Dong

“…In this study, the feasibility of the uplink CV-QKD for Very Low Earth Orbit satellite is studied, and the influence of practical factors such as atmospheric turbulence and beam pointing errors under dynamic time-varying satellite orbital parameters is analyzed to model realistic transmission channels. …”
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The Debate Concerning Creation in Relation to Ecology by Sławomir Śledziewski

“…Because of this accusation, the science of creation had to take a stand on the issue of ecology. The future of the Earth and its inhabitants depends not on the beginnings of the Universe, but on our present-day actions and attitudes. …”
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Acquiring Funds from NFEP&WM by Religious Entities for Pro-environmental Activities by Artur Michalski

“…Over the last 30 years, the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFEP&WM) has been the main source of funding investments and other pro-ecological activities in Poland in the following areas: protection and sustainable management of water resources, support for projects in the scope of low-emission and resource-efficient economy, including innovation; waste management; earth surface protection, geology and mining; atmosphere protection, including improving air quality; biodiversity protection, environmental monitoring, counteracting environmental threats, ecological education, expertise and scientific and research works. …”
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From Microorganisms to Biosignatures: Subcritical Water Extraction as a Sample Preparation Technique for Future Life Detection Missions by Zuzana Cieslarova, Aaron C. Noell, Peter A. Willis, Maria F. Mora

“…Abstract Amino acids are important targets in the search for life beyond Earth. The types of amino acids, their relative abundances, and enantiomeric excess all serve as biosignatures. …”
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High-Efficiency Continuous Wave 16 W–7.5 GHz Power Amplifier With a GaN Transistor in Plastic Packaging by Alireza Sadeghi-Fard, Sayyed-Hossein Javid-Hosseini, Vahid Nayyeri, Paolo Colantonio

“…Using a plastic-packaged GaN transistor and high-efficiency design techniques, a power amplifier for the space-to-earth satellite was designed and fabricated. The proposed design approach relies on determining an appropriate design space for the matching networks, defined by identifying optimal power and efficiency contours derived from source/load-pull techniques. …”
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Watersheds of Florida: Understanding a Watershed Approach to Water Management by Rao Mylavarapu, Kelley Hines, Thomas Obreza, Greg Means

“…Water is of primary importance to all life on earth. Freshwater is a finite resource, and managing freshwater requires an understanding of watersheds and a watershed approach. …”
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Allured by Satan, the World and the Flesh: Representations of Temptation in Medieval English Drama by Pınar Taşdelen

“…Accordingly, this article aims to analyse the dramatic representations of the temptations by medieval playwrights with references to specific mystery and morality plays in order to reveal how spiritual and earthly temptation is handled in the plays. Thereby, an individual’s own temptation with/without the possibility of salvation is questioned.…”
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Marx après Kornai by Amartya Sen

“…Certaines des thèses marxiennes pourraient ainsi être enrichies de façon intéressante par une prise en compte des écrits ultérieurs de Kornai.…”
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Periapsis precession in general stationary and axisymmetric spacetimes by Jinhong He, Shaofei Xu, Junji Jia

“…The electric and NUT charges of the Earth, Sun and Sgr A* are constrained using the Mercury, satellite and S2 precession data. …”
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Àrẹ Lekan Àrẹ: A Tribute to a Warrior for all Battles by Toyin Falola

“…But death took you, beyond the earth where the feet of children learn to walk without stumbling. …”
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Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Perfluoroalkyl Substances by Ignacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera, Gurpal S. Toor

“… Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) or perfluorochemicals (PFCs) are the most widespread and persistent manmade chemicals on earth. Common products that contain PFASs are Teflon pans, non-stick cookware, rain/waterproof jackets (like Gore-Tex), fire-fighting foams, food packaging, carpets, and furniture fabrics. …”
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Des langues en littérature. Aperçu et apport d'un florilège hétéroglossique by Rémy Porquier

“…Une partie de ces textes soulèvent deux questions : celle de la représentation écrite des interactions orales exolingues et celle de leur traduction. …”
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Analysis and Research of the High-Cycle Fatigue Fracture Mode Based on Stress Ratio and Residual Stress of Ti-6Al-4V by Fu Wang, Jian-Jun Wang, Qin-Sheng Li, Guo-Zhu Ren, Xin-Jian Zhang, Shu-quan Zhang

“…The content of titanium is about 0.63% in the earth’s crust, and it ranks 10th among all elements. …”
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Virtual Laboratories: Mesocosms and Gameworlds by Dustin Breitling

“…Building upon these developments, we will explore how digital games share parallels with mesocosms, attempting to render ecological and Earth systems phenomena legible while simultaneously contributing to contemporary debates surrounding biodiversity, species loss, and climate change. …”
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Iodine speciation in basaltic melts at depth by Sanloup, Chrystèle, Leroy, Clémence, Cochain, Benjamin, Grützner, Tobias,  Chen, Qi, Kono, Yoshio, Shen, Guoyin

“…In the absence of a fluid aqueous phase, iodine could thus reach the Earth’s surface in basaltic magmas as an oxide, not as a reduced species.…”
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Hypocrellin A-mediated photodynamic antibacterial activity against Cutibacterium acnes: An in vitro study by Muqiu Zhang, Xinyao Liu, Xin Ran, Runyan Gao, Jitong Sun, Kaiwen Zhuang, Zimeng You, Zhi Zhang, Yuping Ran

“…This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial ability of hypocrellin mediated PDT against Cutibacterium acnes. Using modified broth dilution method and morphological observation, the antibacterial effect was tested under a series of experimental conditions. …”
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Transmission e representacions de la lenga occitana dins una comuna de la periferia tolosenca (Florenç, Nauta-Garona) by Règis Labedan

“…Quelles sont les pratiques sociales de la langue, les espaces et les situations où elle est parlée, comprise, lue ou écrite ? Il questionne aussi l'arrêt de la transmission familiale et les changements de regards des occitanophones sur leur langue.…”
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Congenital Malaria in a 2-Day-Old Neonate: A Case Report and Literature Review by Dickson Kajoba, Walufu Ivan Egesa, Habonimana Jean Petit, Muhiadin Omar Matan, Goretty Laker, William Mugowa Waibi, Daniel Asiimwe

“…However, recent data indicate that congenital malaria complicates around 35.9% of live births globally, 0–37% in Sub-Saharan Africa and about 4–6.1% in Eastern Uganda. …”
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Uso de los parques recreativos en Mérida, Yucatán by Susana Pérez Medina, Lane F. Fargher

“…La metodología se basó en la aplicación de encuestas y de los softwares Google Earth y ArcGis 13. Los resultados muestran que ninguna de las zonas cuenta con una oferta suficiente de parques ni con los equipamientos adecuados; sin embargo, la accesibilidad de los usuarios, tanto física como percibida, sus contextos sociales y económicos, así como sus cualidades de consumo, hacen que cada grupo tenga particularidades en el uso de dichos espacios.…”
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Skepping en evolusie: 'n filosofiese besinning oor tyd, ruimte en materie by P. H. Stoker

“…Physical evolution requires theoretical explanations beyond the very limited observational data at our disposal and cannot be considered as revealed truth. Furthermore, naturalism is inherent in modern science and cannot explain the full richness of our experienced reality. …”
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