Production and characterization of eco-cement using eggshell powder and water hyacinth ash by Heri Septya Kusuma, Aurelio Muhammad Saleemah Agung, Najla Anira Putri, Muhamad Shifu, Nafisa Illiyanasafa, Bernadeta Ayu Widyaningrum, Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon, Handoko Darmokoesoemo

“…By utilizing waste materials, this eco-cement offers a viable solution for reducing the environmental footprint of cement production while promoting sustainable construction practices. …”
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Separation Time of Aluminothermic Reduction Products for Sustainable Silicon Production [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Óscar Crego, Javier Bullón, Dolores Gómez, José Luis Ferrín, Luis Javier Pérez-Pérez, Iván Martínez

“…This new method relies on the aluminothermic reduction of quartz in slag, offering a more sustainable alternative to the traditional reduction of silica with carbon in submerged arc furnaces. …”
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Kinetic and isotherm studies of nickel and cadmium ions adsorption onto Clay-Chitosan composite by Rachid Et-Tanteny, Ibrahim Allaoui, Imad Manssouri, Bouchta El Amrani, Khalid Draoui

“…The combination of clay and chitosan as a biocomposite represents a significant advance in water filtration, particularly in the manufacture of water treatment filters and offers a promising and environmentally friendly alternative to existing technologies for the removal of heavy metal contaminants.…”
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GNSS reflectometry from low-cost sensors for continuous in situ contemporaneous glacier mass balance and flux divergence by Albin Wells, David Rounce, Louis Sass, Caitlyn Florentine, Adam Garbo, Emily Baker, Christopher McNeil

“…The ability of these systems to measure glacier mass balance and flux divergence offers unique opportunities for year-round observations on mountain glaciers in the future.…”
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A review of deep learning in blink detection by Jianbin Xiong, Weikun Dai, Qi Wang, Xiangjun Dong, Baoyu Ye, Jianxiang Yang

“…Compared with traditional methods, the blink detection method based on deep learning offers superior feature learning ability and higher detection accuracy. …”
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Landscape of the Peripheral Immune Response Induced by Intraoperative Radiotherapy Combined with Surgery in Early Breast Cancer Patients by Danian Dai, Xuerui Li, Hongkai Zhuang, Yun Ling, Lezi Chen, Cheng Long, Jinhui Zhang, Yunjie Wang, Yuehua Li, Hailin Tang, Bo Chen

“…This research highlights IORT's impact on immune cells, offering insights for targeting immune responses in breast cancer.…”
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Phytochemical and pharmacological review of Erica Genus (L.) Ericaceae plants by Francis Adu-Amankwaah, Hleziphi V. Mpundu, Kudakwashe Nyambo, Paula Strauss, Kudzanai Ian Tapfuma, Ndivhuwo Tshililo, Motunrayo Victoria Badejo, Lawrence Mabasa, Vuyo Mavumengwana, Lucinda Baatjies

“…Conclusion: This review provides a comprehensive reference for researchers, offering insights into the therapeutic potential of Erica species and guiding future investigations into their pharmacological benefits.…”
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Generating high-precision farmland irrigation pattern maps using remotely sensed ecological indices and machine learning algorithms by Yuqi Liu, Yang Wang, Yanling Liao, Renkuan Liao, Jirka Šimůnek

“…Additionally, we developed a GEE-based interactive interface, which enables users to generate corresponding distribution maps of irrigation patterns by selecting a specific year, offering uesful data support for policymakers and farmers to better manage agricultural water resources.…”
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Age-Related Changes in Nucleus Pulposus Mesenchymal Stem Cells: An In Vitro Study in Rats by Yachao Zhao, Zhiwei Jia, Shanshan Huang, Yaohong Wu, Longgang Liu, Linghan Lin, Deli Wang, Qing He, Dike Ruan

“…Recently, MSCs have been identified in the nucleus pulposus, which offers great potential for intervertebral disc (IVD) repair. …”
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Temperature-dependent performance and constitutive modeling of additively manufactured Ti600 alloy by Tianhua Wen, Rui Fu, Sihang Xiao, Lei Zhang, Bo Song, Hongshuai Lei

“…This study addresses the gap in knowledge regarding the high-temperature thermal and mechanical behavior of SLM-fabricated Ti600, offering valuable insights for its broader industrial application.…”
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ATP Citrate Lyase <i>ClACLB-1</i> Facilitates Citrate Cleavage in Lemon by Chuang Lu, Wenhui Yang, Huaxi Zhang, Yanrong Wu, Huina Meng, Lifeng Lv, Wanping Lu, Dongmei Zhao, Guixiang Huang

“…This study clarified the function of the <i>ClACLB-1</i> gene in cleaving citric acid, provided new insights into the citric acid metabolism of citrus, and offered a theoretical reference for reducing acid and increasing sugar in citrus to improve fruit quality. …”
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Una aproximación metodológica a la persistencia de la vulnerabilidad social: el barrio de Tiro de Línea (Sevilla) by José Luis Moreno Pérez

“…En ese discurrir cronológico ha resultado decisivo el componente reivindicativo de sus vecinos, quienes, para paliar la situación de vulnerabilidad social, han solicitado respuestas a la Administración Pública ante distintos problemas habitacionales y dotacionales. El artículo ofrece una aproximación a la situación vulnerable de un barrio cuyo movimiento social urbano contiene una acción colectiva arraigada desde sus orígenes hasta la actualidad. …”
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Tongue-LiteSAM: A Lightweight Model for Tongue Image Segmentation With Zero-Shot by Daiqing Tan, Hao Zang, Xinyue Zhang, Han Gao, Ji Wang, Zaijian Wang, Xing Zhai, Huixia Li, Yan Tang, Aiqing Han

“…By optimizing the model structure and data processing strategies, the accuracy and practicality of tongue diagnosis models are effectively improved, offering new technical support for the modernization and precision of TCM tongue diagnosis.…”
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Design of the Multi-Bioactive Graphene-Oxide/Gelatin/Alginate Scaffolds as Dual ECM-Mimetic and Specific Wound Healing Phase-Target Therapeutic Concept for Advanced Wound Healing by Marko Demenj, Martina Žabčić, Marija Vukomanović, Tatjana Ilić-Tomić, Dušan Milivojević, Simonida Tomić, Dubravka Živanović, Marija M. Babić Radić

“…<b>Conclusion:</b> The graphene oxide/gelatin/alginate scaffolds are promising candidates for non-invasive, dual ECM-mimetic, and multi-target wound therapy, offering an innovative strategy to address the complexities of wound healing process.…”
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Management of Malignant Pleural Effusion with ASEPT® Pleural Catheter: Quality of Life, Feasibility, and Patient Satisfaction by Inderdeep Dhaliwal, Masoud Mahdavian, Shabnam Asghari, Benson Chun To Wong, Rosalie Labelle, Kayvan Amjadi

“…The new ASEPT catheter offers a safe and effective option for the management of MPE.…”
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Efecto de la formación del profesorado en el diseño universal para el aprendizaje (DUA) sobre la percepción de los facilitadores y las barreras para la educación inclusiva by Teresa González-Ramírez, Carmen Alba-Pastor, Héctor Galindo-Domínguez, Alién García-Hernández

“… El diseño universal para el aprendizaje (DUA) ofrece un marco para avanzar hacia la inclusión educativa desde el currículum. …”
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Management of Oro-Antral Communication: A Systemic Review of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies by Gianna Dipalma, Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Irma Trilli, Laura Ferrante, Angela Di Noia, Elisabetta de Ruvo, Francesco Inchingolo, Antonio Mancini, Stefan Cocis, Andrea Palermo, Alessio Danilo Inchingolo

“…Emerging techniques and minimally invasive procedures continue to improve patient outcomes, offering hope for more effective and sustainable solutions in complex cases.…”
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Evaluating the impact of drought and water restrictions on agricultural production in irrigated areas through crop water productivity functions and a remote sensing-based evapotran... by Joaquim Bellvert, Magí Pamies-Sans, Jaume Casadesús, Joan Girona

“…On average, yield reductions reached up to 18 % in Lleida and 16 % in Girona under the least restrictive scenarios, while more severe restrictions caused decreases of 48 % and 28 %, respectively. This approach offers valuable insights for water management agencies regarding the effects of water restrictions on crop yield losses, enabling them to make more informed decisions. …”
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Transforming education with AI: A systematic review of ChatGPT's role in learning, academic practices, and institutional adoption by Sayeed Salih, Omayma Husain, Mosab Hamdan, Samah Abdelsalam, Hashim Elshafie, Abdelwahed Motwakel

“…The main contributions include identifying the comparative advantages and limitations of AI in enhancing student learning, offering best practices for incorporating AI tools into teaching, and examining prompt engineering as a crucial factor in optimizing AI usage. …”
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Integrative analysis of miRNA expression data reveals a minimal signature for tumour cells classification by Sabrina Napoletano, David Dannhauser, Paolo Antonio Netti, Filippo Causa

“…Beyond advancing the understanding of tumour biology, our step-by-step guide offers a robust tool for a wide range of users to investigate precise diagnostics and promising therapeutic strategies.…”
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