Code Compliance in Reinforce Concrete Design: A Comparative Study of USA Code (ACI) and Chinese Code (GB) by Lan Zhang, Hao Hu, Yi Fang, Zhenyu Qiang

“…The study also presents a case study and calculates that the United States code uses 8–10% more rebar compared to the Chinese code. …”
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Comprehensive transcriptomic analysis reveals turnip mosaic virus infection and its aphid vector Myzus persicae cause large changes in gene regulatory networks and co-transcription... by Venura Herath, Clare L. Casteel, Jeanmarie Verchot

“…This study also provides more advanced analyses that could be used in the future to dissect the genetic mechanisms mediating tripartite interactions and inform future breeding programs.…”
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What We Know About per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Contamination Levels in Milk. A Review from the Last Decade by Dalia Curci, Tamil Selvi Sundaram, Sergio Ghidini, Francesco Arioli

“…However, the wide variability in reported concentration levels highlights a critical lack of consistent data and underscores the absence of coordinated, large-scale monitoring programs. This gap in surveillance significantly limits our understanding of actual exposure risks and reinforces the urgent need for comprehensive, systematic research across different regions and production systems.…”
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Survey of Distributed Computing Frameworks for Supporting Big Data Analysis by Xudong Sun, Yulin He, Dingming Wu, Joshua Zhexue Huang

“…In performing such tasks, these frameworks face three challenges: computational inefficiency due to high I/O and communication costs, non-scalability to big data due to memory limit, and limited analytical algorithms because many serial algorithms cannot be implemented in the MapReduce programming model. New distributed computing frameworks need to be developed to conquer these challenges. …”
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Vulnerable Narcissism and Emotion Dysregulation as Mediators in the Link between Childhood Emotional Abuse and Binge Watching by Valeria Verrastro, Danilo Calaresi, Fiorenza Giordano, Valeria Saladino

“…Moreover, the results emphasize the need for tailored prevention and intervention programs that address vulnerable narcissism and emotion dysregulation as potential pathways to inform effective therapeutic strategies.…”
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Threshold detection by fitting segmented regression models in Microsoft Excel by Amy J Hopper, Angus M Brown

“…•The method does not require any specialist programming knowledge.…”
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GlacioTools: Streamlining Glacier Feature Monitoring and Reporting in QGIS by S. Fajardo Turner, F. Gaspari, F. Migliaccio

“…In this paper the GlacioTools QGIS plugin is presented. It is designed to simplify geospatial data processing for glacier studies. …”
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Designing a glycemic control strategy to maintain glucose homeostasis and prevent hypoglycemia for subjects with type 1 diabetes by A. Rafie Lak, O. Vahidi

“…This paper presents using the fractional PImDn controller module which manipulates insulin infusion rate to maintain normoglycemia in subjects with type 1 diabetes. …”
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HBIM-Based Multicriteria Method for Assessing Internal Insulation in Heritage Buildings by Angelo Massafra, Luca Mattioli, Iuliia Kozlova, Cecilia Mazzoli, Giorgia Predari, Riccardo Gulli

“…Energy retrofitting of historic buildings presents complex challenges, particularly when using internal insulation strategies. …”
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Assessing critical thinking disposition through text analysis in traditional Chinese: An empirical study of tourism and gaming undergraduates in Macao by Carlos Siu Lam, Yong Liu, Yinghong Zhang, Hao Wu

“…The results demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.91) and revealed an association between Analyticity and Open-Mindedness. Using Python programming, the study analyzed the frequency of parts of speech (POS) in students' responses, introducing a novel approach for evaluating CTD in Traditional Chinese. …”
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Gaps in the Management of Hypertensive Patients in a Metropolitan Area of Havana by Armando Rodríguez Salvá, Alejandra Caridad Piña Alonso, Addys Díaz Piñera, René García Roche, Susana Balcindes Acosta

“…Categorical variables were presented as frequencies and percentages. <strong><br />Results:</strong> a 92.3 % of the interviewees said they felt the need for care in the last year, of these, 80.7 % had access to health services. 98.1 % had indicated pharmacological treatment, with diuretics being the most used with 61 %. 50.7 % have adherence to treatment according to the Morisky test. 24.2 % were not seen by their doctor in the last year, the main reason was the no programming or appointment to consultation. 56.6 % had their blood pressure figures controlled. …”
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An effectiveness of machine learning models for estimate the financial cost of assistive services to disability care in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Obaid Algahtani, Mohammed M. A. Almazah, Farouq Alshormani

“…The government of Saudi Arabia has applied programs and policies to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities, including education, healthcare, and employment chances. …”
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B-MYB is essential for normal cell cycle progression and chromosomal stability of embryonic stem cells. by Kirill V Tarasov, Yelena S Tarasova, Wai Leong Tam, Daniel R Riordon, Steven T Elliott, Gabriela Kania, Jinliang Li, Satoshi Yamanaka, David G Crider, Gianluca Testa, Ronald A Li, Bing Lim, Colin L Stewart, Yie Liu, Jennifer E Van Eyk, Robert P Wersto, Anna M Wobus, Kenneth R Boheler

“…<h4>Background</h4>The transcription factor B-Myb is present in all proliferating cells, and in mice engineered to remove this gene, embryos die in utero just after implantation due to inner cell mass defects. …”
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Enhanced Energy Management System in Smart Homes Considering Economic, Technical, and Environmental Aspects: A Novel Modification-Based Grey Wolf Optimizer by Moslem Dehghani, Seyyed Mohammad Bornapour, Ehsan Sheybani

“…Increasingly, renewable energy resources, energy storage systems (ESSs), and demand response programs (DRPs) are being discussed due to environmental concerns and smart grid developments. …”
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Adaptation of an exercise intervention for pregnant women to community-based delivery: a study protocol by Aline Andres, Elisabet Børsheim, Taren Swindle, Audrey Martinez

“…Findings will be shared with study participants and stakeholder advisors through written summaries and in-person presentations; results will also be shared through presentations at scientific conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals.Trial registration number NCT04298125; Pre-results.…”
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Immune checkpoint inhibitors: an emerging cause of insulin-dependent diabetes by Anupam Kotwal, Candace Haddox, Matthew Block, Yogish C Kudva

“…New-onset insulin-dependent diabetes developed after a median of four cycles or 5 months; 67% presented with diabetic ketoacidosis and 83% with low or undetectable C-peptide. …”
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Development of PYMUS+ Code for Quantitative Evaluation of Nuclear Material Accounting (NMA) System by Byung Hee Won, Hee-Sung Shin, Se Hwan Park, Seong-Kyu Ahn

“…Furthermore, a user can make a static process model having simplicity and a matching NMA model based on the PYMUS+ code regardless of facility throughput and is not even required to have professional programming knowledge. In the present work, some intercomparative studies were conducted to verify the M&S techniques applied in this code. …”
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Methods of Controlling Microbial Contamination of Food by Renata Urban-Chmiel, Jacek Osek, Kinga Wieczorek

“…Currently, numerous programs are being developed to combat pathogenic bacteria in the food supply chain, especially at the primary production stage. …”
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Meat quality, safety, dietetics, environmental impact, and alternatives now and ten years ago: a critical review and perspective by Yelena Oleinikova, Sviatoslav Maksimovich, Irina Khadzhibayeva, Elana Khamedova, Aizada Zhaksylyk, Aigul Alybayeva

“…Therefore, an overview of the main directions in meat research in 2013 and 2023 was presented. Research areas with a declining share of articles and actively developing directions were identified, and unresolved pressing questions and trends were presented. …”
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The Response of Genetic Diversity of Durum Wheat for Zinc Deficiency Stress in Calcareous Soil Using some Physiological Parameters by Sedigheh hajihoseinlou, Ezatollah Esfandiari, Esmaeil Karimi, Levent Ozturk

“…Considering the importance of Genetic diversity in breeding programs, the present study was carried out using 28 genotypes of durum wheat with the aim of identifying their behavioral response to zinc deficiency in calcareous soil, as a factorial experiment based on randomized complete block design with three replications. …”
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