The Effect of Biofouling on Cement based Concrete Substrate: Insights from Microfouling and Macrofouling Growth by Abdi Perdanawati Rizqi, Risdanareni Puput, Setiamarga Davin H.E., Jaya Ekaputri Januarti

“…Biofouling poses a significant impact to the durability of offshore structures and vessels, yet its impact on cement-based concrete structures in marine environments remains underexplored. …”
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Improving Geldanamycin Production in <i>Streptomyces geldanamycininus</i> Through UV Mutagenesis of Protoplast by Yuan Yuan, Lu Yang, Zhikai Fang, Haimin Chen, Fei Sun, Hong Jiang, Jian Zhou

“…Our study provides a novel <i>S. geldanamycininus</i> geldanamycin production strategy and offers valuable insights for mutagenesis and breeding of other microorganisms.…”
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Nowcasting of Russian manufacturing output using business survey data by R. E. Gartvich

“…The results of these surveys are published promptly (20 days or more ahead of the release of official statistics) and are freely available. The study shows that the indicators of the Federal State Statistics Service (economic situation, number of employees, business confidence index, output, demand, export) allow to increase the accuracy of forecasts by 21–39 % and have a high correlation with business cycles of the manufacturing industry. …”
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Zakat-based urban farming: A tool for poverty alleviation, community empowerment, financial inclusion, and food security by Kinan Salim, Baharom Abdul Hamid, Ziyaad Mahomed, Wiaam Hassan

“…Drawing upon the principles of Islamic social finance, the model integrates urban farming with the utilization of zakat, charity, and corporate social responsibility funds, offering sustainable financial avenues for disadvantaged individuals and social enterprises. …”
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A Technique to Predict Bankruptcy Using Ultimate Ownership Network as Key Indicators by Dyah Sulistyowati Rahayu, Zaäfri Ananto Husodo, Jan Pidanic, Xue Li, Heru Suhartanto

“…This study examines the network of executives, directors, and shareholders to identify conglomerates, which are often characterized by a lack of explicit connections between these individuals or institutions. …”
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ANALYZING THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPANIES BEFORE AND AFTER INDUSTRY 4.0: AN APPLICATION IN THE BIST SUSTAINABILITY INDEX by Merve Kara, İsmail Fatih Ceyhan

“…Today, the "Industry 4.0 revolution", which offers opportunities such as a substantial competitive advantage, increase in production capacity, and cost reduction, is preparing to move institutions to a rapidly changing information age. …”
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A Technical Overview on Beta-Attenuation Method for the Monitoring of Particulate Matter in Ambient Air by Kritika Shukla, Shankar G. Aggarwal

“…Studies related to PM10 showed that cut-off size, high mass loading and high ambient RH (> 80%) have impact on beta gauge measurements. …”
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Development of an Importance Scale for Seawater Intake Types Based on Physical Parameters Database by El Masmodi Rim, El Mansouri Bouabid

“…The resulting system offers regional planners a comprehensive framework for coastal sustainable infrastructure development in the Assilah coastal region as a pilot case for Morocco's unique geographical context.…”
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Exploring maritime safety and risk management practices among STIP Jakarta graduates by Marihot Simanjuntak, Larsen Barasa, Marudut Bernadtua Simanjuntak

“…This qualitative study addresses the urgent need to enhance safety and risk management practices among graduates of the Maritime Institute Jakarta (STIP Jakarta), including deck officers, engine officers, and shipping professionals. …”
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Disseminated Candida lusitaniae: Nosocomial Acquisition Secondary to an Indwelling Urinary Catheter by Ali Raja, Julia Park

“…Candida lusitaniae is a rare opportunistic pathogen, and its most common risk factors include immunocompromised patients often with an underlying malignancy. It commonly displays resistance to amphotericin B, and historically, echinocandins have been considered first-line treatment. …”
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Typological analysis of the dynamic characteristics of overflows under homogeneous urban form: evidence from Hong Kong’s back alleys by Da Du, Yuhan Gao, Xinpeng Wang, Nobuaki Furuya

“…Homogeneous urban forms often weaken regional characteristics, leading to a decline in urban vitality, among other issues. …”
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INVESTIGATING BANKS’ PERFORMANCE FOR TURKEY: AN APPLICATION OF PROMETHEE METHOD by Semin Paksoy, Mehmet Fatih Tıraş

“…If the necessary early warnings regarding the performance of the banks can be taken on time by the officials, policy makers and intuitions concerned, bank failures can be prevented and a more robust financial environment can be sustained. …”
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Helicobacter pylori SlyD stabilizes TPT1 via hnRNPK and enhances OCT1-mediated CDX2 transcriptional activation to drive gastric intestinal metaplasia by Shuwen Zheng, Yingying Wang, Chuxuan Ni, Rui Guo, Xunan Qiu, Jijun Chen, Lu Wang, Xiaohu Sun, Moye Chen, Yunen Liu, Yuan Yuan, Yuehua Gong

“…Conclusions In vitro and in vivo experiments verified that H. pylori SlyD enhances TPT1 stability through hnRNPK, leading to OCT1-mediated transcriptional activation of CDX2 and the initiation of the GIM process. Our study offers novel perspectives on the pathogenesis of H. pylori-related gastric precancerous conditions.…”
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Fostering unsustainability? An analysis of 4-year-olds' dietary impacts in Sweden by Maria Jacobsen, Lotta Moraeus, Emma Patterson, Anna Karin Lindroos, Mattias Eriksson, Elin Röös

“…Carbon footprint analysis revealed no substantial differences between home and preschool settings, with lower meat consumption in preschools offset by higher dairy intake. The primary drivers of dietary impacts were red meat, dairy products, and fruit and vegetable consumption. …”
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Les pratiques paysagistes à l’épreuve du film de recherche by Chris Pividori

“…The aim here is to examine the capacity of a non-academic account, the filmed and commented professional trajectory and the resulting research film, to offer a clear insight into landscape practices and the values that underpin them.…”
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Evaluating the impact of roof rainwater harvesting on hydrological connectivity and urban flood mitigation by Quang-Oai Lu, Reza Bahramloo, Jesús Rodrigo-Comino, Jun Wang, Ali Talebi, Quynh Thi Phuong Tran, Afshin Ghahramani, Mehdi Sepehri

“…Roof rainwater harvesting is a form of low impact development that offers an effective solution for mitigating urban flooding, particularly in densely populated metropolitan areas. …”
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Association of multiple environmental exposures with rhinitis and asthma symptoms in preschool children: Identifying critical risk factor by Shuang Du, Hao Tang, Han Chen, Yang Shen, Zhiping Niu, Tianyi Chen, Jing Wei, Xia Meng, Wen Su, Qun Wu, Yongqiang Tan, Jing Cai, Zhuohui Zhao

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Free Triiodothyronine and Cholesterol Levels in Euthyroid Elderly T2DM Patients by F. Strollo, I. Carucci, M. Morè, G. Marico, G. Strollo, M. A. Masini, S. Gentile

“…Despite the fact that T2DM is more prevalent in the elderly, often associates with thyroid dysfunction and increases cardiovascular risk both per se and via high TC and LDL-C levels, the association of the latter with FT3 and FT4 levels has not yet been fully investigated in T2DM. …”
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Size effect-based improved antioxidant activity of selenium nanoparticles regulating Anti-PI3K-mTOR and Ras-MEK pathways for treating spinal cord injury to avoid hormone shock-indu... by Peixin Liu, Xiaodong Liu, Zihao Wu, Kui Shen, Zhaofeng Li, Xiaowei Li, Qifeng Wu, Leung Chan, Zhong Zhang, Yutong Wu, Liwen Liu, Tianfeng Chen, Yi Qin

“…Abstract Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a critical condition affecting the central nervous system that often has permanent and debilitating consequences, including secondary injuries. …”
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A Strategy for Bone Conduction Device Adoption: Study of Non-Usage Challenges, Skin-Deep Insights and Patient Satisfaction by Jasmine Van de Kerkhof, Lore Bleyaert, Nicolas Verhaert, Bob Lerut

“…Technological advancements offer promising opportunities for further enhancing BCD efficacy, underscoring the importance of ongoing research and innovation in hearing rehabilitation.…”
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