Persistently High Hip Circumference after Bariatric Surgery Is a Major Hurdle to Successful Hip Replacement by Menachem M. Meller, Amber B. Courville, Anne E. Sumner

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Greening minds before businesses: navigating SDGs hurdles for micro and small hotels in Saudi Arabia by Abu Elnasr E. Sobaih, Ahmed H. Abdou, Hareth Z. Alshamayleh, Ali Saleh Alshebami, Ahmed E. Abu Elnasr

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From staple food to market-oriented crop: commercialization level of smallholder teff (Eragrostis teff) growers in Jamma District, Ethiopia by Getachew Eshetu Gidelew, Tesfaye Lemma Tefera, Chanyalew Seyoum Aweke

“…Adjunct to this high input price, lack of input availability, and frost were identified as major hinders to teff production in the study area. …”
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Shelf-life extension of green leafy vegetables through minimal processing: Special emphasis on the use of novel techniques by Riya Goel, Darshanjot Kaur, Ravneet Kaur, Kaiser Younis, Ovais Shafiq Qadri

“…As green leafy vegetables are a crucial part of the diet, their high perishability is a concern. Leafy greens are a rich source of nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants, and they hold a higher place in the food pyramid. …”
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Repeatability and High-Speed Validation of Supplemental Lead-Extrusion Energy Dissipation Devices by Geoffrey W. Rodgers, J. Geoffrey Chase, John B. Mander

“…Recent research on supplemental damping enabling low to no damage structures has led to new devices, such as lead-extrusion-based high force-to-volume (HF2V) devices. They provide significant energy dissipation and force capacity in a small volume, enabling a range of novel low to no damage connections and systems. …”
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A review on topology and control strategies of high-power inverters in large- scale photovoltaic power plants by Amirreza Azizi, Mahdi Akhbari, Saeed Danyali, Zahra Tohidinejad, Mohammadamin Shirkhani

“…This paper aims to delve into the exploration of diverse structural configurations and technical hurdles encountered in high-power multilevel inverter topologies, alongside the associated control systems and modulation techniques tailored for application in large-scale photovoltaic power plants (LS-PV-PP) systems. …”
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CaGe: A Web-Based Cancer Gene Annotation System for Cancer Genomics by Young-Kyu Park, Tae-Wook Kang, Su-Jin Baek, Kwon-Il Kim, Seon-Young Kim, Doheon Lee, Yong Sung Kim

“…High-throughput genomic technologies (HGTs), including next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS), microarray, and serial analysis of gene expression (SAGE), have become effective experimental tools for cancer genomics to identify cancer-associated somatic genomic alterations and genes. …”
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Suitability of paediatric legislation beyond the USA and Europe: a qualitative study on access to paediatric medicines by Albrecht Jahn, Rosa Jahn, Anna Volodina

“…The COVID-19 pandemic was said to have reduced regulatory hurdles while further heightening global access inequalities.Views regarding paediatric legislation were mixed. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Chest MRI: Strategies for Establishing a Successful Practice by Kyubin Kim, Kun-Il Kim, Ji Won Lee, Yeon Joo Jeong

“…Despite the technical hurdles posed by cardiac and respiratory motion, advancements in sequence and scan techniques have enabled high-quality chest MRI examinations to be conducted across diverse clinical settings. …”
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An UAV-assisted VANET architecture for intelligent transportation system in smart cities by Ali Raza, Syed Hashim Raza Bukhari, Farhan Aadil, Zeshan Iqbal

“…However, intermittent connectivity, high routing overhead, inflexible communication infrastructure, unscalable networks, and high packet collision are the key challenges that put hindrances on the wide applications of vehicular ad hoc network. …”
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Do We Need CO2 Shadow Prices on Public Expenditures? by Andreas Löschel, David Schulze

“…Abstract High prices for the emission of climate-damaging greenhouse gases are an efficient way to achieve the shift to a sustainable growth model and chosen climate targets. …”
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Advances in RNA-Based Therapeutics: Challenges and Innovations in RNA Delivery Systems by Yuxuan Liu, Yaohui Ou, Linlin Hou

“…Notably, one of the most significant technical hurdles is achieving efficient and targeted RNA delivery while minimizing immune responses. …”
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Investigation and Assessment of the CFD for Horizontal Flow in the VHTR Core by Yan Shengyuan, Jean Luc Habiyaremye, Wei Yingying, Cong Chi Tran

“…A nuclear power station using gas as a cooling medium has attracted so much attention because it offers high efficiency and greater safety. For a nuclear station that operates at a very high temperature, a gas-cooled reactor is fueled by uranium, moderated by graphite, and customarily cooled by helium. …”
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Genome-editing opportunities to enhance cattle productivity in the tropics by Luiz Sergio de Almeida Camargo, Jorge Fernando Pereira

“…Tropical pastures usually have high dry matter production, but it is challenging to keep high production and quality under different environmental conditions throughout the year, constraining animal performance. …”
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A Process Model for the Implementation of Blockchain-Based Systems by Muhammad Nasim Bahar, Michal Ries, Kristian Kostal

“…The model offers a structured approach that includes decision trees for suitability evaluation, platform selection guidance, high-level architectural design strategies, cost estimation techniques, and an understanding of best practices and design principles. …”
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Navigating the integration of ChatGPT in UAE’s government sector: challenges and opportunities by Ghada Nabil Goher

“…Design/methodology/approach – This research adopts a qualitative approach, purposive sampling strategy, and semi-structured interviews to explore the subjective viewpoints of 20 high-level UAE government authorities. The thematic analysis uncovers ChatGPT’s benefits, challenges, and applications, aligning with New Public Management principles. …”
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Exploring Cervical Adenocarcinoma: Epidemiological Insights, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges, and Pathogenetic Mechanisms by Shuhui Li, Congrong Liu, Liang Weng

“…CA, in particular, presents a formidable challenge in clinical management due to its low early detection rate, pronounced aggressiveness, high recurrence rate, and mortality, compounded by the complexities associated with late‐stage treatment. …”
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A Critical Review of the Hydrometallurgy and Pyrometallurgical Recovery Processes of Platinum Group Metals from End-of-Life Fuel Cells by Sinikiwe A. Mvokwe, Opeoluwa O. Oyedeji, Mojeed A. Agoro, Edson L. Meyer, Nicholas Rono

“…However, the efficacy of these methods has been limited by the low concentrations of the metals and the high costs involved. Essentially, pyrometallurgical processes result in the evolution of harmful gases. …”
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Leveraging AI-driven nudge theory to enhance hand hygiene compliance: paving the path for future infection control by Samiksha Bhattacharjee, Sudip Bhattacharya

“…AI can also analyze patterns of non-compliance, deploying personalized nudges during high-risk periods. Combining nudge theory with gamification, such as team-based competitions and rewards, further reinforces positive habits. …”
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What enabled the successful implementation of a quality certification initiative in Bhavnagar, Gujarat? A policy analysis case study. by K Shruti Lekha, Sudha Ramani, Harsha Joshi, Preet Verma, Sumit Malhotra, Tapasvi Puwar, Chandramani Kumar, Ankita Shah, Anish Sinha, Deepak Saxena

“…High-quality health systems are key to improving population health outcomes globally. …”
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