Knowledge, attitude, and perceptions of MENA researchers towards the use of ChatGPT in research: A cross-sectional study by Sana'a A. Jaber, Hisham E. Hasan, Karem H. Alzoubi, Omar F. Khabour

“…About 56 % of the sample reported using ChatGPT for various applications. In addition, 27.6 % expressed their intention to use it in their research, while 17.3 % have already started using it in their research. …”
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Suitability of jute fiber in the production of eco-friendly building block by Sumaya Sadia Toha, Md. Golam Mostofa, Md. Moinul Islam, Md. Saiful Islam

“…Results showed that blocks with 0.125% jute fiber in Mix-B achieved the highest compressive strength of 22.7 MPa, representing an improvement of 4% to 20% over other mixes and meeting Grade A standards as per BDS 208:2009. Additionally, the maximum split tensile strength was 2.55 MPa for Mix-B with 0.25% jute fiber, while Mix-A achieved 1.37 MPa with 0.125% jute content, marking a 50% to 75% increase in tensile strength compared to plain mixes. …”
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Distribution of the arctic variant of the CPT1A gene in indigenous populations of Siberia by B. A. Malyarchuk, M. V. Derenko, G. A. Denisova, A. N. Litvinov

“…Five polymorphic loci relevant to the haplotypic structure of CPT1A gene (rs2278908, rs2278907, rs2924699, rs7112615 and rs2229738) were revealed by high-throughput DNA sequencing in addition to locus rs80356779 studied here. It was found that the Arctic variant haplotype has arisen only once on the basis of the haplotype, which is widespread in modern populations of Eurasia. …”
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Candida albicans mannans mediate Streptococcus mutans exoenzyme GtfB binding to modulate cross-kingdom biofilm development in vivo. by Geelsu Hwang, Yuan Liu, Dongyeop Kim, Yong Li, Damian J Krysan, Hyun Koo

“…Notably, the mechanical stability of the defective biofilms was weakened, resulting in near complete biomass removal by shear forces. In addition, these in vitro findings were confirmed in vivo using a rodent biofilm model. …”
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Fatty Acid Analysis to Classify Iberian Hams Quality Categories from Different Brands as Affected by the Sampling by Soledad Sánchez, Teresa Antequera, Abraham Pajuelo, Trinidad Perez-Palacios

“…These samples were sourced from different brands within each quality category of Iberian products and were evaluated based on their fatty acid composition. Additionally, a quantitative descriptive sensory analysis was conducted on the dry-cured hams in this study. …”
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Implementation of the STEPPS program for the treatment of self-harm behaviors in Catalonia’s prisons: barriers and facilitators by Rosa Lorente-Català, Irene Jaén, Xavier Buscà-Huertas, Berta Framis, Azucena García-Palacios

“…Eight Focus Group Discussions based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) were conducted with 17 professionals who implemented the STEPPS program. Additionally, quantitative data were gathered using an open-closed questionnaire based on a CFIR questionnaire. …”
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Designing a sustainable closed-loop supply chain using robust possibilistic-stochastic programming in pentagonal fuzzy numbers by Seyyed Jalaladdin Hosseini Dehshiri, Maghsoud Amiri, Mostafa Hajiaghaei-Keshteli, Mehdi Keshavarz-Ghorabaee, Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas, Jurgita Antuchevičienė

“…According to the proposed approach, an optimal value of confidence is specified. Additionally, robustness deviations are controlled in the model, which results in more accurate and reliable results. …”
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Global prevalence of malnutrition in older adults: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis by Nader Salari, Niloofar Darvishi, Yalda Bartina, Fatemeh Keshavarzi, Melika Hosseinian-Far, Masoud Mohammadi

“…Conclusion: Therefore, in addition to raising awareness among families about malnutrition in the elderly and its negative effects on the quality of life of the elderly, it is necessary to take the necessary measures to provide more care for the elderly and also to pay serious attention to the importance of nutrition during old age.…”
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Beyond Text Generation: Assessing Large Language Models’ Ability to Reason Logically and Follow Strict Rules by Zhiyong Han, Fortunato Battaglia, Kush Mansuria, Yoav Heyman, Stanley R. Terlecky

“…Our two-phase methodology involves (1) explicit instructions about word ladder puzzles and rules regarding how to solve the puzzles and then evaluate rule understanding, followed by (2) assessing LLMs’ ability to create and solve word ladder puzzles while adhering to rules. Additionally, we test their ability to implicitly recognize and avoid HIPAA privacy rule violations as an example of a real-world scenario. …”
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Experimental study on the simultaneous effect of smart water and clay particles on the stability of asphaltene molecule and emulsion phase by Mina Sadat Mahdavi, Amir Hossein Saeedi Dehaghani

“…We observed significant decreases in viscosity and AOP when crude oil was exposed to the aqueous phases containing brine and clay, which was also reflected in the IP-143 results. Additionally, ATR (Attenuated Total Reflection) results and elemental analysis obtained from asphaltenes extracted from the aged oil phase, along with zeta potential measurements of the aged oils, indicated a reduction in the concentration of aliphatic groups as well as in the polar and negative components of the asphaltene molecular structure from the oil phases. …”
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Green awakening: The rising influence of minority shareholders And ESG in shaping China's sustainable future by Shanshan Yue, Norkhairul Hafiz Bajuri, Guang Ye, Farid Ullah

“…Specifically, ESG ratings encourage minority shareholders to remain silent no more. Additionally, results using international ESG standards highlight the suitability of local standards for developing countries. …”
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Runoff Change in Upper Watershed of Tangwang River Based on CMIP-6 Climate Model by ZHAO Yusu, SUN Yingna, HUANG Xihao

“…To clarify the future change in air temperature, precipitation, and runoff in the upper watershed of Tangwang River, data from three scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5) in the CanESM5 model of coupled model intercomparison project phase 6 (CMIP6) were adopted, and the future air temperature and precipitation were processed based on Delta downscaling method. In addition, future runoff change was estimated according to the soil and water assessment tool (SWAT) hydrological model. …”
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Characterizing Traffic-Related Ultrafine Particles in Roadside Microenvironments: Spatiotemporal Insights from Industrial Parks by Sultan F.I. Abdillah, Sheng-Jie You, Ya-Fen Wang

“…Furthermore, 11.26%–16.06% and 20.35%–24.32% increases of the average UFPs PNC and BC mass concentrations were identified during cold period at all measurement sites. Additionally, peak average concentrations of UFPs PNC and BC were identified at IN and RS during morning rush-hour and weekdays periods, following the diurnal profiles of traffic flux compositions and total vehicle number per day. …”
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Comparative analysis of mitochondrial genomes of Stemona tuberosa lour. reveals heterogeneity in structure, synteny, intercellular gene transfer, and RNA editing by De Xu, Tao Wang, Juan Huang, Qiang Wang, Zhide Wang, Zhou Xie, Dequan Zeng, Xue Liu, Liang Fu

“…Our analysis delved into codon usage, sequence repeats, and RNA editing within the mitogenome. Additionally, we conducted a phylogenetic analysis involving S. tuberosa and 17 other taxa to clarify its evolutionary and taxonomic status. …”
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Wogonin Inhibits Cardiac Hypertrophy by Activating Nrf-2-Mediated Antioxidant Responses by Xiaowen Shi, Bin Zhang, Zhenliang Chu, Bingjiang Han, Xueping Zhang, Ping Huang, Jibo Han

“…Our results showed that Wog significantly ameliorated AngII-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy by inhibiting oxidative stress in H9C2 cells and NRCMs. In addition, Wog treatment prevented oxidative stress and improved cardiac hypertrophy in mice that underwent TAC. …”
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Family mediation: problems of negotiability and domestic violence in the focus of professional discourse (on the materials of sociological research) by O. E. Gracheva, I. V. Mkrtumova

“…In conclusion, important expert opinions have been obtained; in particular, the authors have established the need to develop an additional section in the opinion of the guardianship and custody agency aimed at identifying the signs of family violence and parental alienation (the document is sent to the court before the divorce of spouses with children). …”
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DNA Methylation May be Involved in the Analgesic Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen via Regulating FUNDC1 by Kun Liu, Hao Wu, Rui Gao, Guang Han

“…Western blotting was also used to assess expression of FUNDC1, BCL2, and adenovirus E1B19 kDa-interacting protein 3-like (NIX) and BCL2 and adenovirus E1B19 kDa-interacting protein3 (BNIP3). …”
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A Mixed Reality–Based Telesupervised Ultrasound Education Platform on 5G Network Compared to Direct Supervision: Prospective Randomized Pilot Trial by Minha Kim, Meong Hi Son, Suhyeon Moon, Won Chul Cha, Ik Joon Jo, Hee Yoon

“…Participants received a 15-minute video lecture, conducted ultrasound on a phantom, and had 18 images scored by 2 blinded experts. Additionally, the TG received 5 minutes of training on the basic operation of a head-mounted display. …”
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Design and Profit Allocation in Two-Echelon Heterogeneous Cooperative Logistics Network Optimization by Yong Wang, Yingying Yuan, Kevin Assogba, Ke Gong, Haizhong Wang, Maozeng Xu, Yinhai Wang

“…GA-PSO is employed to provide good solutions to customer clustering units’ reallocation problem. In addition, a negotiation process is established based on logistics centers as coordinators. …”
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Liquid Levothyroxine Formulation Taken during Lunch in Italy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Carlo Cappelli, Ilenia Pirola, Maurizio Castellano

“…For these reasons, current guidelines recommend that L-T4 should be taken in a fasting state because its absorption is maximised when it is taken on an empty stomach, reflecting the importance of gastric acidity in the absorption process. In addition to sodium L-T4 in tablet form, various formulations (soft-gel capsules and liquid solutions) have become available for clinical use in the last years promising improved absorption. …”
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