Influence of tension cracks on moisture infiltration in loess slopes under high-intensity rainfall conditions by Xuancheng Ren, Weifeng Sun, Hengxing Lan, Han Bao, Langping Li, Shijie Liu, Changgen Yan, Xiaochan Wang, Zhouchen Li, Chaoyang Tian

“…The extent of this “U-shaped” wetting front is influenced by the crack’s width, depth, and proximity to the slope shoulder; wider, deeper cracks closer to the shoulder result in a more pronounced wetting front. …”
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Enhancing photovoltaic efficiency in Half-Tandem MAPbI3/ MASnI3 Perovskite solar cells with triple core-shell plasmonic nanoparticles by Saeed Baghaee Ivriq, Mohammad Hossein Mohammadi, Rasmus Schmidt Davidsen

“…Abstract Significant progress has been made through the optimization of modelling and device architecture solar cells has proven to be a valuable and highly effective approach for gaining a deeper understanding of the underlying physical processes in solar cells. …”
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Nacre-mimetic alternating architecture of AgSnO2 contact: Highly-efficient synergistic enhancement of in-situ self-repairing erosion resistance and naturally evolving impact resis... by Changhu Xu, Kai Wen, Zhe Wang, Jun Wang, Hailin Lu, Zesen Mao, Tianci Mao, Chongqing Fan, Jun Li

“…Additionally, the Ag-rich regions in the deeper layers on both sides of the molten pool offers a stable ‘nutrient-supply’ for the continuous ‘flowering’ reconstruction of the skeleton, exhibiting excellent in-situ self-repairing erosion resistance. …”
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Yeni Diplomatik Yöntemler: Çevre Diplomasisi by Mustafa Doğan, Betül Çatal

“…Son olarak toplumsal faktör, gelir adaletsizliklerinin, imkânlara erişimde dünya genelindeki eşitsizliklerin, çevresel konulara dair eğitim yetersizliğinin ve buna benzer toplumun yapısından kaynaklanan sorunların çözümüne dair konularla ilgilidir. …”
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Different nitrogen uptake patterns of plant and soil microorganisms in the forest-grassland transition zone on the Loess Plateau by Lina Wang, Xu Deng, Ying Zhou, Xueqi Geng, Zeling Zhang, Yakun Tang

“…This study helped to gain a deeper understanding of the plasticity of N uptake patterns by plants and microorganisms in the forest–grassland transition zone, and provides theoretical support for vegetation restoration during the implementation of the Grain for Green program on the Loess Plateau.…”
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Development and psychometric evaluation of a theory of planned behavior model-based instrument for evaluation of determinants of oral health behaviors in mothers of children younge... by Rusul Abdulameer Hadi Al-Sarray, Ahmadreza Shamshiri, Muhammad Alzubidi, Mahdia Gholami, Simin Z. Mohebbi

“…Abstract Background The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is one of the most commonly used theories to explain oral health behaviors. To gain a deeper understanding of the determinants of oral health behaviors, we aimed to design and evaluate the psychometrics of a theory of planned behavior model-based instrument for assessing the determinants of oral health behaviors in mothers of children younger than six years in Iraq. …”
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Leveraging Deep Learning and Multimodal Large Language Models for Near-Miss Detection Using Crowdsourced Videos by Shadi Jaradat, Mohammed Elhenawy, Huthaifa I. Ashqar, Alexander Paz, Richi Nayak

“…At the event level, ViTs delivered a strong performance with a test accuracy of 77.27% and an F1-score of 67.37%, while CNN+LSTM, although lower in overall performance, demonstrated significant potential with a test accuracy of 78.1% and an F1-score of 68.69%. For a deeper analysis, we applied GPT-4o to process critical safety events (near-misses and crashes), utilizing both zero-shot and few-shot learning for narrative generation and feature extraction. …”
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High-throughput phenotyping of wheat root angle and coleoptile length at different temperatures using 3D-printed equipment by Nevzat Aydin, Mesut Ersin Sönmez, Tuğba Güleç, Bedrettin Demir, Hadi Alipour, Aras Türkoğlu

“…Conclusion Selecting for a narrow root angle and a high number of seminal roots can result in deeper, more branched root systems. Furthermore, developing wheat genotypes with longer coleoptiles can enhance plant production and early vigor, particularly with deep sowing. …”
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From ecological menace to roadside attraction: 28 years of evidence support successful biocontrol of purple loosestrife by Bernd Blossey, Victoria Nuzzo, Stacy B. Endriss

“…As part of this long‐term monitoring, in 20 of these wetlands, we established a factorial experiment releasing either no insects (control), only root feeders, only leaf beetles, or root and leaf feeders. …”
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Estimation of the drift velocity of Equatorial Plasma Bubbles using GNSS and digisonde data by Navas-Portella Víctor, Altadill David, Blanch Estefania, Altadill Mar, Segarra Antoni, de Paula Víctor, Timoté Cristhian Camilo, Juan José Miguel

“…This approach improves the precision of EPB detection and contributes to a deeper understanding of their spatiotemporal dynamics and behavior, providing a valuable framework for characterizing these phenomena in the equatorial ionosphere.…”
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Learnings from COVID-19 Forced Lockdown on Regional Air Quality and Mitigation Potential for South Asia by Abhishek Upadhyay, Parth Sarathi Mahapatra, Praveen Kumar Singh, Sishir Dahal, Suresh Pokhrel, Amit Bhujel, Indu Bikram Joshi, Shankar Prasad Paudel, Siva Praveen Puppala, Bhupesh Adhikary

“…This study demonstrates the need for a more nuanced and situation specific understanding of sources of air pollutants (anthropogenic and natural) and for these sources to be better understood from the local to the regional scale. Without this deeper understanding, mitigation strategies cannot be effectively targeted, wasting limited resources as well as risking unintended consequences both for the atmosphere and how mitigation action is perceived by the wider public.…”
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MiMeJF: Application of Coupled Matrix and Tensor Factorization (CMTF) for Enhanced Microbiome-Metabolome Multi-Omic Analysis by Zheyuan Ou, Xi Fu, Dan Norbäck, Ruqin Lin, Jikai Wen, Yu Sun

“…Synergistic analysis incorporating microbiome/metabolome data are essential for deeper understanding. <b>Method</b>: This study introduces a Coupled Matrix and Tensor Factorization (CMTF) framework for the joint analysis of microbiome and metabolome data, overcoming these limitations. …”
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Estimation of daily groundwater evapotranspiration from diurnal variations of lysimeter experiments data in an arid zone by Peng Yao, Fengzhi Shi, Yuehui Wang, Ningze Dai, Chengyi Zhao

“…New hydrological insights for the region: Deeper groundwater reduced ETg from bare land but increased ETg from P. euphratica and T. ramosissima. …”
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Effects of salt stress on plant and rhizosphere bacterial communities, interaction patterns, and functions by Maoxing Fu, Maoxing Fu, Liying Liu, Bingzhe Fu, Meiling Hou, Yanzi Xiao, Yinghao Liu, Yinghao Liu, Duowen Sa, Duowen Sa, Qiang Lu, Qiang Lu

“…However, the interactions between Na+, plants, and rhizosphere bacterial communities remain unclear, hindering a deeper understanding of how Na+ contributes to plant resilience under salt stress.MethodsThis study aimed to investigate the mechanisms through which Na+ promotes alfalfa's adaptation to salt stress by modifying rhizosphere bacterial communities. …”
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Enhancing water quality and well-being of Penaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931) in Inland saline systems using mixed biochar amendments by Newmei Tachangliu, Vidya S. Bharti, Chalungal T. Amal, Tao Kara, Saurav Kumar, Pankaj Kumar, A. K. Verma, Arun Konduri, Swaraj Adakney, Shamika Sawant

“…Even though biochar-amended treatments demonstrated positive outcomes regarding inland saline water quality, growth metrics, and well-being of the P. vannamei compared to control, a deeper analysis is necessary to understand the underlying mechanisms determining these beneficial effects of biochar.…”
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Occurrence and Multi-Locus Genotyping of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> in Black Goats from Fujian Province, China by Shou-Xiao Huang, Kai Hu, Peng-Fei Fu, Si-Ang Li, Yang Liu, Zhipeng Niu, Dong-Hui Zhou

“…This study contributes to a deeper understanding of <i>G. duodenalis</i> in black goats and provides critical data for the development of targeted control strategies in Fujian Province.…”
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Making of intrapreneurial managers: Investigating unethical behavior, risk-taking, and decision-making speed as antecedents by Rrezon Lajçi, Gentrit Berisha, Besnik Krasniqi

“…We take a granular approach to facets of unethical behavior to gain deeper insights into the specificity of influences they pose on subsequent behavioral intentions. …”
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Osteoarthritis-like changes in rat temporomandibular joint induced by unilateral anterior large overjet treatment by Xinru Xie, Rui Chao, Yi Mao, Tianhao Wan, Yexin Wang, Yan Zhu, Weifeng Xu, Xuzhuo Chen, Yong Wang, Zhigui Ma, Shanyong Zhang

“…The current study provides a novel and reliable rat model suitable for TMJOA research and offers insights into the disease’s potential mechanistic pathways and molecular targets, contributing to a deeper understanding of TMJOA.…”
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Understanding the Dynamics of Sulfur Droplets Formation in Lean‐Electrolyte and Low‐Temperature Lithium–Sulfur Batteries by Qi Qi, Fangyi Shi, Jingya Yu, Yiyuan Ma, Feiyang Chen, Wei Lv, Wing‐Cheung Law, Shu Ping Lau, Zheng‐Long Xu

“…These findings provide new insights into the liquid sulfur generation dynamics in Li─S chemistry, which enables a deeper understanding of the effects of the E/S ratio and working temperature on the oxidation kinetics in LSBs.…”
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SEGMENTATION OF YOUNG ADULT TOURISTS VISITING CROATIAN CITIES: A HUNGARIAN CASE STUDY by Anetta MÜLLER, Éva Bába BÁCSNÉ, Gábor Gergely RÁTHONYI, Jordán Tütünkov-HRISZTOV, Noémi KULCSÁR, Erzsébet RÁKÓ, Sándor KOVÁCS, Attila LENGYEL

“…Practically, it offers actionable insights for tourism operators, marketers, and policymakers to fine-tune their strategies to cater to this demographic, potentially leading to increased visitation and deeper engagement with Croatian tourism offerings. …”
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