Effect of Substrate Temperature on the Microstructural, Morphological, and Optical Properties of Electrosprayed ZnO Thin Films by Georgi Marinov, Velichka Strijkova, Marina Vasileva, Violeta Madjarova, Nikola Malinowski, Tsvetanka Babeva

“…Polycrystalline ZnO thin films were prepared on silicon substrates using electrospray method with vertical setup. Water and ethanol were used as solvents for zinc acetate dehydrate and no postdeposition annealing was required for formation of ZnO. …”
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Coping and Emotional Development for Adolescents to Reduce Stress (CEDARS): pilot test of a school-based positive psychological intervention for adolescents by Lisa Kamsickas, Jacquelyn E. Stephens, Kathryn Jackson, Nia Heard-Garris, Vickie Chang, Konstanze Schoeps, Cori J. Bussolari, Dzung X. Vo, Judith T. Moskowitz, Larissa G. Duncan

“…The current study expands on the existing PPI literature focused on adolescents and highlights the need for larger and more diverse samples, as well as developmentally- and culturally-tailored interventions.…”
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Barriers and facilitators of HIV treatment services among men who have sex with men during COVID-19 lockdown by Betty Sebati, Edith Phalane, Amukelani Bilankulu, Refilwe N. Phaswana-Mafuya

“…A purposive sample of 10 HIV treatment service providers were included in the study. …”
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The impact of religiosity, anxiety and depression on proneness to auditory hallucinations in healthy individuals by Chiara Lucafò, Irene Ceccato, Gianluca Malatesta, Rocco Palumbo, Nicola Mammarella, Alberto Di Domenico, Luca Tommasi, Giulia Prete

“…In the non-clinical population, auditory hallucinations are described more often as positive and not intrusive; indeed, they have received less attention. …”
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Dissection and Whole-Mount Immunofluorescent Staining of Mouse Hind Paw Muscles for Neuromuscular Junction Analysis by Rebecca Simkin, Elena Rhymes, Qiuhan Lang, Nicol Birsa, James Sleigh

“…As a result, the entire neuromuscular innervation pattern can be visualised, allowing a more accurate assessment of NMJ development, denervation, and regeneration in mouse models of neurological disease and nerve injury, which can be applied across all postnatal ages.…”
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Post-vaccination SARS-COV-2 IgG Level: An evaluation study on 2 Area In Indonesia by Heri Setiyo Bekti, I Gusti Agung Ayu Dharmawati, Nur Habibah, Fusvita Merdekawati, Ganjar Noviar, I Putu Suiraoka, Luh Putu Rinawati, Rike Syahniar, M. Ibraar Ayatullah

“…This study was to determine the levels of IgG antibodies formed after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. 87 respondents were examined in this study using blood samples. Measurement of antibody levels using the CLIA method. …”
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Betacyanin as Bioindicator Using Time-Temperature Integrator for Smart Packaging of Fresh Goat Milk by Souvia Rahimah, Wikeu Malinda, Zaida, Nandi Sukri, Jihan Khairani Salma, Trina Ekawati Tallei, Rinaldi Idroes

“…The results showed that color changes of the bioindicator film at room temperature were more noticeable than at freezing temperature. Based on changes in color of the bioindicator at room temperature, the sample was safe for consumption until the 5th hour with pH 6.51, and the biofilm color characteristics were L∗ = 82.49, a∗ = 21.46, and b∗ = −7.33, but the total number of microbes did not fulfil Indonesian National Standard at the 24th hour, i.e., 1.36 × 106 CFU/ml. …”
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Local scale variations in soil organic carbon sequestration in Lesser Himalayan coniferous and mixed forests: implications for sustainability by Raja Waqar Ahmed Khan, Maryam Quratulain, Hamayun Shaheen, Karamit Hussain, Abdul Basit Mehmood

“…This study aims to quantify the organic carbon stock and evaluate various physicochemical properties of the soil to promote sustainability in the Lesser Himalayan subtropical coniferous and mixed forests of Muzaffarabad. Soil samples were collected from ten representative sites within each forest type, and soil organic carbon (SOC) was measured using the Walkley-Black method. …”
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Prevalence of Developmental Dyslexia among Primary School Children in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Farhad Sakhai, Samira Mazaheri, Golnoosh Golmohammadi, Faezeh Asadollahpour

“…Most studies (66.7%) had sample sizes under 2000 participants. Conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis indicate that developmental dyslexia affects 5.7% of Iranian primary school students, with boys being more affected than girls. …”
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Experimental Study on Physio-Chemical Characteristics of Stinging Nettle Fiber Toward Compatibility for Polymer Composites Used in Wind Turbine Blade Application by Nsanzumuhire C., O. O. Daramola, I. O. Oladele, A. D. Akinwekomi, F. O. Aramide, Mwasiagi Josphat Igadwa, Ben Dulo, T. Habanabakize

“…The fiber was extracted using the water retting method, and the alkali treatment was performed using 6% NaOH. …”
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Microgravity penetrometry flight campaign in support of MMX sampler science exploitation by Alexander Smyth-Moore, Johan Borg, Álvaro Soria-Salinas, Naomi Murdoch, Hiroki Kato, Hideaki Miyamoto, Tomohiro Usui, Erika Kaufmann, Mikael Granvik, Axel Hagermann

“…Past missions such as Hayabusa2 have landed on asteroids to sample and discover what these bodies are made of. …”
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Young and adult patients with gaming disorder: Psychiatric co-morbidities and progression of problematic gaming by Annika Hofstedt, Annika Hofstedt, Anna Söderpalm Gordh, Anna Söderpalm Gordh

“…The sample (men, n = 66; women, n = 3) was divided in two age groups: adolescents and young adults (25 years or younger) and adults (26 years or older). …”
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g-C3N4–Co3O4 Z-Scheme Junction with Green-Synthesized ZnO Photocatalyst for Efficient Degradation of Methylene Blue in Aqueous Solution by Mintesinot Tamiru Mengistu, Tadele Hunde Wondimu, Dinsefa Mensur Andoshe, Jung Yong Kim, Osman Ahmed Zelekew, Fekadu Gashaw Hone, Newaymedhin Aberra Tegene, Noto Susanto Gultom, Ho Won Jang

“…The photocatalytic performance in the degradation of MB dye of the GZC-3 composite was about 8.2-, 3.3-, and 2.5-fold more than that of the g-C3N4, g-C3N4-ZnO, and g-C3N4-Co3O4 samples. …”
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Dynamic Characterization of Microscopic Pore Structure in Medium–High Permeability Sandstones During Waterflooding by Jiayi Wu, Wenbo Gong, Qingyu Wang, Yuhang He, Junhui Guo, Yi Bao, Shuai Shao, Rubin Li

“…This study proposes a novel classification method for microscopic pore structures that integrates both pore size and local flow conductivity, enabling a more physically grounded and quantitatively robust evaluation of pore systems across rocks with varying permeabilities. …”
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Avoiding endocarp lesion and abscission of pistachio nut using lecithin-enriched calcium nitrate by Mozhdeh Yousefi, Seyed Hossein Mirdehghan, Majid Esmaeilizadeh, Fatemeh Nazoori, Seyyed Rasoul Sahhafi

“…This study aimed to mitigate these issues by evaluating the effects of various calcium nitrate solutions. Research method: Fruit samples from two pistachio cultivars, 'Akbari' and 'Kaleh-Ghoochi,' were collected from 18-year-old trees with moderate tree vigor in a commercial orchard. …”
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Analysis of gene subtypes and molecular transmission characteristics of HIV-1 infected individuals in Shanghai from 2015 to 2018 by WU Jian, CHEN Weihua, XU Hao, XU Yuan, SHEN Yongxiu, NING Zhen, QIN Ting, LIN Yi, SHEN Xin, YU Xiaolei

“…Objective Analyze the molecular epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infected individuals in Shanghai, and to provide a scientific basis for developing effective intervention measures. Method A total of 1 322 serum samples from newly reported HIV-1 infected individuals between 2015 and 2018 were collected. …”
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Resilience revisited: a systematic review and synthesis of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) and its relation with resilience by Daphne Weedage, Nienke Kool-Goudzwaard, Dwayne Meijnckens, Robert R. J. M. Vermeiren, Cyril Boonmann

“…Results Included were 17 studies with a total sample size of 12,273 participants (Mage = 17.56, range: 12.93–27.50, SD = 3.95; female: 59.5%) and a NSSI sample size of 4,767 (38.8%). …”
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Probabilistic Approach for Assessing the Occupational Risk of Olfactometric Examiners: Methodology Description and Application to Real Exposure Scenario by Elisa Polvara, Andrea Spinazzè, Marzio Invernizzi, Andrea Cattaneo, Domenico Maria Cavallo, Selena Sironi

“…The application of probabilistic risk assessment provides a more comprehensive and effective characterization of the general exposure scenario for olfactometric examiners, surpassing the limitations of a deterministic approach. …”
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Insights into youth nutritional status in Serbia: assessing prevalence and trend in the context of social determinants by Sanja Stanisavljević, Aleksandar Milovanović, Anđela Milovanović, Branko Jakovljević, Vesna Bjegović-Mikanović, Divna Kekuš

“…The research sample included 11,243 respondents, aged 15 to 29, both genders. …”
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Organization, density, and content of collagen in the body wall of sea cucumbers Acaudina rosettis and Phyllophorus sp. by Nithasya Nabilla, Imarotus Shofiyah, Sugiharto, Dita Alvitasari, Sri Sumarsih, Firas Khaleyla, Ismiliana Wirawati, Dwi Winarni

“…They were histologically processed using the paraffin method before staining them with Van Gieson to visualize collagen in the cross-sections of body wall tissue. …”
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