Opposition-based learning techniques in metaheuristics: classification, comparison, and convergence analysis by Rihab Lakbichi, Farouq Zitouni, Saad Harous, Aridj Ferhat, Abdelhadi Limane, Abdulaziz S. Almazyad, Guojiang Xiong, Ali Wagdy Mohamed

“…Existing research lacks a structured analysis of how different OBL variants influence optimization performance when integrated into various MAs. …”
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Expert consensus on implementing patient-reported outcomes in telehealth: findings from an international Delphi study by Elizabeth J. Unni, Liv Marit Valen Schougaard, Olalekan Lee Aiyegbusi, Kedar K. V. Mate, Elizabeth J. Austin, Klara Greffin, Natasha Roberts, Birgith Engelst Grove, Holger Muehlan, ISOQOL Clinical practice SIG PROs in Telehealth Working Group

“…Lack of consensus on the definition of PROs in telehealth signals the continued rapid evolution of their use and the need for additional research.…”
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Big Earth data processing using machine learning for integrated mapping of the dead sea fault, Jordan by Polina Lemenkova

“…GIS mapping is widely used in geological mapping as the most adequate technical tool for data visualization and analysis. …”
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Big Earth data processing using machine learning for integrated mapping of the dead sea fault, Jordan by Polina Lemenkova

“…GIS mapping is widely used in geological mapping as the most adequate technical tool for data visualization and analysis. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification of the <i>SRS</i> Gene Family in Cucurbitaceae: Clade Identification and Expression Analysis of <i>CmSRS</i> Genes Under Drought and Salt Stress by Haozhe Min, Kexiang Wang, Yao Guo, Junyan Yang, Xuhui Wang, Miao He, Tao Lin, Jiancai Mao, Zhengying Xuan

“…Results: The same subfamily showed conserved motifs and gene structures. The differences in the number of <i>SRS</i> genes in different Cucurbitaceae crops implied likely gene loss or duplication events during evolution. …”
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Ensuring equitable access to quality HIV care for affected populations in complex sociocultural settings: Lessons from Nigeria. by Abdulsamad Salihu, Ibrahim Jahun, David Olusegun Oyedeji, Wole Fajemisin, Omokhudu Idogho, Samira Shehu, Jennifer Anyanti

“…There are specific program areas that need continuous improvement including strategies to reach MSM to avoid the evolution of new structural barriers; expansion of PWID programming to optimize all aspects of harm reduction; and sustained sensitization, education, and awareness creation among AP to improve uptake of PrEP and other prevention and care services.…”
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Assessing progress on sustainable development goal 6 in the Arab world through performance and visualization analysis by Shaher Zyoud, Ahed H. Zyoud

“…India, China, and the United States stand out as the most productive non-Arab collaborating countries, with 771, 751, and 707 documents, respectively. …”
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Assessment of the Effect of Deleting the African Swine Fever Virus Gene <i>R298L</i> on Virus Replication and Virulence of the Georgia2010 Isolate by Elizabeth Ramirez-Medina, Lauro Velazquez-Salinas, Alyssa Valladares, Ediane Silva, Leeanna Burton, Douglas P. Gladue, Manuel V. Borca

“…The causative agent, ASF virus (ASFV), is a large, double-stranded and structurally complex virus. The ASFV genome encodes for more than 160 proteins; however, the functions of most of these proteins are still in the process of being characterized. …”
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Screening and identification of host factors interacting with the nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant using the yeast two-hybrid system by Chunhua Wang, Tingyu Yu, Moyue Xie, Dongang Zhan, Shuaijie Zhang, Wenqi Chai, Jianzhong Zhao, Lijuan Yin, Yang Yang, Liang Shen, Ying Xia

“…Abstract Background The nucleocapsid protein (N protein) of SARS-CoV-2 is highly conserved in viral evolution and serves as the primary structural protein in viral infection, being the most abundant in viral particles. …”
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RIEDEL MEGASHEARS R' AND THE TREND TO GRAVITATIONAL EQUILIBRIUM AS MAIN FACTORS OF TSUNAMIGENIC EARTHQUAKES by M. A. Goncharov, E. A. Rogozhin, N. S. Frolova, P. N. Rozhin, V. S. Zakharov

“…Riedel shears formed in the latter situation were subject to the most detailed studies using purpose-made devices (Fig. 5, and 6). …”
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Expression of degenerative markers in intervertebral discs of young and elderly asymptomatic individuals. by Josemberg S Baptista, Vincent C Traynelis, Edson A Liberti, Ricardo B V Fontes

“…However, the occurrence and temporal evolution of these molecules during normal aging, particularly in the cervical segment, is not known. …”
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Synthesizing the Academic Administrators&rsquo; Competencies: Developing of a Model by Homa Rahmani, Asadollah Khadivi

“…Thus, it is concluded that one of the most significant perceived gaps is the lack of an integrated model for the competencies of university managers.…”
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Atom Probe Tomography (APT) and Its Application in Ore Deposits by Peng TAO, Shiwen XIE, Tao LONG, Mingzhu MA, Xiaochao CHE

“…In ore deposit research, APT is mainly applied in three aspects: the occurrence states of ore-forming elements, nanoscale inclusions, and stable isotope composition[21-31]. At present, most research results focus on the analysis of the occurrence status of ore-forming elements, especially pyrite or other minerals with simple chemical composition related to gold deposits. …”
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Identification of <i>AP2/ERF</i> Transcription Factors and Characterization of <i>AP2/ERF</i> Genes Related to Low-Temperature Stress Response and Fruit Development in Luffa by Jianting Liu, Haifeng Zhong, Chengjuan Cao, Yuqian Wang, Qianrong Zhang, Qingfang Wen, Haisheng Zhu, Zuliang Li

“…These <i>LcAP2/ERF</i> genes were subsequently classified and analyzed for their gene structures, chromosomal distribution locations, promoter cis-acting elements, conserved structural domains of encoded proteins, and responses to abiotic stresses. …”
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Genome-wide identification and integrative analysis of KNOX family characterization, duplication and expression provide insights into PEG-induced drought stress in Toona fargesii by Qiuwei Zhong, Qiangqiang Cheng, Xuanjin Du, Yao Xiao, Chunce Guo, Lu Zhang, Jikai Ma

“…Generally, 21 putative TfKNAT (orthologs of KNAT) genes were identified and classified into three subfamilies. Intriguingly, most of TfKNAT gene possessed a paralog on another chromosome exhibiting high collinearity and similarities in chromosome regional assignments, sequences, structures, cis-elements, subcellular localizations and expression patterns. …”
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Plasmidele bacteriene – factori de rezistența antimicrobiană Bacterial plasmids – antimicrobial resistance factors by Mihai Folescu, Eugenia Dumitrescu, Sergiu A. Alic Orășan, Florin Muselin, Alexandru Octavian Doma, Romeo Teodor Cristina

“…Plasmids are mostly found in bacteria, but they are also present in multicellular organisms. …”
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Operational considerations for approximating molecular assembly by Fourier transform mass spectrometry by Gabriella M. Weiss, Gabriella M. Weiss, Gabriella M. Weiss, Silke Asche, Hannah McLain, Angela H. Chung, Angela H. Chung, Angela H. Chung, S. Hessam M. Mehr, Leroy Cronin, Heather V. Graham

“…Some of the most common life detection techniques for planetary exploration focus on organic molecule characterization, but life on other planets may not chemically resemble that found on Earth. …”
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A Multichannel Cross-Layer Architecture for Multimedia Sensor Networks by Taner Çevik, Abdül Halim Zaim

“…Depending upon the technological developments, the same fast evolution has occurred in the structures of sensor networks, their composing devices which are sensor nodes, and their application areas. …”
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Water Supply Systems: Past, Present Challenges, and Future Sustainability Prospects by Andreas N. Angelakis, Andrea G. Capodaglio, Rohitashw Kumar, Mohammad Valipour, Abdelkader T. Ahmed, Alper Baba, Esra B. Güngör, Laila Mandi, Vasileios A. Tzanakakis, Nektarios N. Kourgialas, Nicholas Dercas

“…At the beginning of human history, surface water, especially from rivers and springs, was the most frequent water supply source. Groundwater was used in arid and semi-arid regions, e.g., eastern Crete (Greece). …”
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Recognition mechanism and sequence optimization of organophosphorus pesticides aptamers for better monitoring contaminations in food by Pengfei Chen, Chaoqiong Hu, Xuan Tao, Zheng Zhou, Lijun Wang, Xiao Yang, Zhenming Che, Xianggui Chen, Yukun Huang

“…However, molecules of OPPs are structurally similar and original aptamers selected by systematic evolution of ligands by exponential enrichment are usually long-chain bases, which hamper the further application under OPPs-aptamer recognition. …”
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