Evaluation of mechanical properties and cracking resistance of shrinkage-compensating concrete reinforced by expansive agents with polypropylene fibers by Wenxiao Lu, Ji Chen, Qiang Tang, Fan Gu

“…The results showed that EXP reduced the early-age concrete strength but had a negligible effect on the final strength. Both EXP and PPF enhanced the ductility of concrete. …”
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SwinLightGAN a study of low-light image enhancement algorithms using depth residuals and transformer techniques by Min He, Rugang Wang, Mingyang Zhang, Feiyang Lv, Yuanyuan Wang, Feng Zhou, Xuesheng Bian

“…Through adversarial training that employs discriminators operating at multiple scales and a blend of loss functions, SwinLightGAN ensures a seamless distinction between generated and authentic images, ensuring superior enhancement quality. …”
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circ_0008285 Regulates Glioma Progression via the miR-384/HMGB1 Axis by Manli Yan, Caihong Hu, Qi Hu, Heran Ma, Changjiang Lei, Yamei Liu

“…Mechanism studies indicated that circ_0008285 regulated HMGB1 by sponging miR-384. Functional experiments demonstrated that circ_0008285 promoted the malignant phenotype of glioma cells by miR-384/HMGB1 axis. …”
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its role in currency and credit relations: a focus on Ukraine by R. Yu. Ivanova

“…This article analyze the most important functions of the IMF in relations of finance and credit with an accent on its influence on banking systems and financial policies of the member states. …”
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Application of Immune Complement Algorithm to NSL-KDD Intrusion Detection Dataset by Mafaz Khalil Alanezi, Najlaa Aldabagh

“…The complement system is a kind of the effecter mechanism, which refers to a series of proteins circulating in the blood and bathing the fluids surrounding tissues. …”
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An improved human evolutionary optimization algorithm for maximizing green hydrogen generation in intelligent energy management system (IEMS) by Metwally Rashad, Mohamed S. Abdellatif, Asmaa H. Rabie

“…Simulation results proved that IHEO outperformed other optimization algorithms according to 5 benchmark functions. Additionally, results demonstrate the superior performance of the proposed IEMS in terms of maximizing hydrogen production, minimizing energy costs, and enhancing the overall efficiency and sustainability of the fog computing environment. …”
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Behavior Modeling and Bio-Hybrid Systems: Using Reinforcement Learning to Enhance Cyborg Cockroach in Bio-Inspired Swarm Robotics by Le Minh Triet, Nguyen Truong Thinh

“…By defining precise state-action spaces and reward functions, the RL model effectively learned to influence cockroach behavior via electrical stimulation of their antennae, guiding them to perform complex navigational tasks. …”
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Synthesis, morphology and thermal properties of the POSS-containing polyurethane nanocomposites by L. V. Karabanova, L. A. Honcharova, V. I. Sapsay, D. O. Klymchuk

“…A series of nanocomposites based on polyurethane matrix (PU) have been synthesized using 1,2-propanediolisobutyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) as functionalized nanofiller. The effect of POSS content (0–10% by weight) on the structure and properties of the created nanocomposites have been investigated. …”
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The Great Terror on steroids: exploring the counterfactual scenario of artificial intelligence-driven purges under Stalin by Henrique Varajidás

“…Finally, we come to conjecture that the Stalinist leadership would probably have preferred the historical version of the purge due to the key human mobilization functions that the artificial intelligence-boosted version would have precluded.…”
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Evaluation of corneal endothelial cell loss following vitrectomy with different endotamponades by Kirti Rani, Anil Solanki, Neha Agarwal, Shashi Nath Jha, Ritika Aggarwal

“…CONTEXT: Ensuring functional corneal endothelium is imperative for achieving optimal surgical outcomes following successful vitreoretinal surgery. …”
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Co-expression of a truncated TGFβ receptor II in c-Met CAR T cells enhances antitumor activity against lung adenocarcinoma by Chao Su, Wenbin Hu, Huafang Mao

“…A CAR construct targeting c-Met was developed to co-express TGFBR2-N via lentiviral transduction, and CAR T cell functionality was assessed through IL-2 ELISA, flow cytometry for pSMAD2/3 signaling, CD69 and PD-1 expression, as well as proliferation and cytotoxicity assays. …”
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNTING AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AS CATALYSTS FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS by Emmanuel Temitope Adedoyin, Peters Ade Sanni, Ibrahim T. Lawal, Mohammed Nezifi Ibrahim

“…Specifically, correlation analysis, multiple linear regression, vector autoregression (VAR), Granger causality tests, and impulse response functions were employed to explore both static and dynamic relationships among the variables. …”
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Prokaryotic microbial compositions and physicochemical characteristics of Huangshui, a by-product of Baijiu fermentation by TANG Yanping, GAO Xiubing, NI Jie, ZHANG Fengqin

“…The difference of community structure of Huangshui prokaryotic microorganisms in different workshops was significantly correlated with physicochemical factors. Understanding the effects of physicochemical factors on prokaryotic microorganisms could provide a data for screening functional strains using Huangshui as raw materials. …”
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Salvia officinalis-mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Characterization and sub-acute toxicity profile in Wistar rats by Daisy Mapfumo, Daniel Kiboi, Naomi Maina

“…Interestingly, an absorption peak was found at 434 nm, and functional groups were observed in the FTIR output. …”
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Fast Track Surgery as the Latest Multimodal Strategy of Enhanced Recovery after Urethroplasty by Vladimir Beloborodov, Vladimir Vorobev, Temirlan Hovalyg, Igor Seminskiy, Svetlana Sokolova, Ekaterina Lapteva, Aleksandr Mankov

“…The study aims to analyze the enhanced recovery protocol effectiveness in a comparative study of elective urethral stricture surgery. …”
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Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Bentho-Demersal Communities From Bottom Trawl Across the Moroccan Mediterranean Coast in Relation to Environmental Conditions: Implications for Fis... by Douaa Slimani, Souad Abdellaoui, Najib El Ouamari, Khaoula Kasmi, Rajae Mouedden, Imade Ouebdil, Nassir Kaddouri, Jamal Settih, Mostafa Layachi, Mohamed Fadili, Khalid Chaabane

“…Understanding the temporal and spatial patterns, as well as habitat preferences, of marine communities is crucial for interpreting ecosystem functioning and effectively protecting marine organisms’ resources. …”
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Design and Application of Mesoporous Catalysts for Liquid-Phase Furfural Hydrogenation by Hyeongeon Lee, Shinjae Lee, Kwangjin An

“…Its unique chemical structure, comprising a furan ring and an aldehyde functional group, enables diverse transformation pathways to yield products such as furfuryl alcohol, furan, tetrahydrofuran, and other industrially relevant compounds. …”
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Deep learning model for patient emotion recognition using EEG-tNIRS data by Mohan Raparthi, Nischay Reddy Mitta, Vinay Kumar Dunka, Sowmya Gudekota, Sandeep Pushyamitra Pattyam, Venkata Siva Prakash Nimmagadda

“…This study presents a novel approach that integrates electroencephalogram (EEG) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (tNIRS) data to enhance emotion classification accuracy. …”
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MODERN APPROACHES TO THE ORGANIZATION OF DRUG PROVISION FOR HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS IN KUZBASS by Андрей Георгиевич Петров, Ольга Владимировна Хорошилова, Виктор Андреевич Семенихин, Сергей Николаевич Филимонов, Наталья Степановна Черных

“…Scientific approaches were used as research methods: regional, systemic, structural and functional; methods: historical, logical, content analysis, sociological, statistical, modeling and forecasting, etc. …”
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Exploring the role of organisational learning culture in the relationship between teamwork self-efficacy and employee satisfaction: Insights from the Indian IT Sector across genera... by A. Shakti Priya, B. Prabu Christopher

“…This study examines the functions of organisational learning culture (OLC) in mediating and moderating the association between teamwork self-efficacy (TSE) and ES. …”
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