Analysis of stomatal characteristics of maize hybrids and their parental inbred lines during critical reproductive periods by Changyu Zhang, Changyu Zhang, Yu Jin, Yu Jin, Jinglu Wang, Jinglu Wang, Ying Zhang, Ying Zhang, Yanxin Zhao, Xianju Lu, Xianju Lu, Wei Song, Xinyu Guo, Xinyu Guo

“…The stomatal phenotype is a crucial microscopic characteristic of the leaf surface, and modulating the stomata of maize leaves can enhance photosynthetic carbon assimilation and water use efficiency, thereby playing a vital role in maize yield formation. …”
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JOB DESIGN IN THE FUNCTION OF IMPROVING THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF THE EMPLOYEES IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINIAN COMPANIES by Alma Kovačević, Adisa Delić

“…Employee performance is influenced by a multitude of factors, most of which are related to job design. Therefore, this paper aims to analyse the dimensions of organisational structure as an important determinant of job design in the companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). …”
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Cause Analysis of Break in Zhangkengjing Tunnel in Longxi Water Supply Project and Treatment Proposal by WANG Jie

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The health effect of relaxing entry regulation for private hospitals and its nonlinear characteristics: evidence from China by Wanwen Jia, Wanwen Jia

“…This study provides valuable theoretical insights into promoting a fair competition mechanism in the healthcare market, enhancing the quality of private hospitals, and improving the overall health level of residents in China and other developing countries facing similar challenges.…”
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Beyond perfection: Reclaiming death in and for education by Juliette Clara Bertoldo

“…Through a reading of Gert Biesta’s theoretical considerations, I discuss how educational systems scientifically explained and measured are created to be fixed (or healed), in pursuit of a type of education as a social apparatus to enable or reach for a perfect future. …”
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Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors Associated with Diagonal Earlobe Crease (Frank Sign) in Mexican Adults: Aging, Obesity, Arterial Hypertension, and Being Male Are the Most I... by Rogelio Molina-Gallardo, Nomely S. Aurelien-Cabezas, Daniel Tiburcio-Jimenez, Jorge E. Plata-Florenzano, Jose Guzman-Esquivel, Iram P. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Margarita L. Martinez-Fierro, Roque Molina-Osorio, Adrian A. De-la-Madrid-Cernas, Jorge Armando Barriguete-Melendez, Ivan Delgado-Enciso

“…Diagonal earlobe crease may simply be caused by changes in the skin and connective tissues of the ears because of the aging process, obesity, and/or being male. These factors, by themselves, enfold cardiovascular risk due to well-known pathophysiological causes.…”
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Methods to Relieve Heat Stress for Florida Dairies by Izabella M. Toledo, Ray A. Bucklin, Geoffrey E. Dahl, David K. Beede

“… The hot and humid weather in Florida affects dairy cattle performance throughout the year, and producers who hope to achieve optimum production from their dairy cows must provide them with relief from heat and humidity. This 4-page fact sheet written by I. …”
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Introducing “Disrupted Histories, Recovered Pasts” by Sian Sullivan, Michèle Baussant, Lindsey Dodd, Olivette Otele, Irène Dos Santos

“…Our case research is complemented in the concluding paper of this Special Issue by systematic cross-case engagement, synthesis and theorisation of our case-study research.…”
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What are the training and support needs for homelessness hostel staff supporting older residents with memory and cognitive problems? A qualitative study by Luna Zalc, Sophie N. Gaber, Penny Rapaport

“…Methods In this qualitative study, we conducted inductive reflexive thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with health and social care practitioners (n = 17) and hostel staff and managers (n = 15). …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF IRANIAN SCHOLARSHIPS ON ISLAMIC EDUCATION IN KANO, 1979-2015 by Abdulaziz Mamuda, Salihu Zubairu Mustapha

“…This situation paved way for many Kano indigenes to study in the best Iranian institutions of higher learning. This paper therefore examines the influence of the Iranian scholarships on Islamic education in Kano. …”
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Comparison and verification of detection accuracy for late deceleration with and without uterine contractions signals using convolutional neural networks by Ikumi Sato, Ikumi Sato, Yuta Hirono, Yuta Hirono, Eiri Shima, Hiroto Yamamoto, Kousuke Yoshihara, Chiharu Kai, Chiharu Kai, Akifumi Yoshida, Fumikage Uchida, Naoki Kodama, Satoshi Kasai

“…These results are expected to improve fetal outcomes by promptly alerting obstetric healthcare providers to signs of nonreassuring fetal status, even when the UC signal quality is poor, and encouraging them to monitor closely and prepare for emergency delivery.…”
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Temperature Effect on Lime Powder-Added Geopolymer Concrete by Sandeep L. Hake, R. M. Damgir, S. V. Patankar

“…Fly ash debris is wastage of thermal power plants and acquires hectares of land for the dumping reason. …”
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Reflections by a member of the Editorial Board by Kevin T. Smith

“…Katarina Čufar at the IAWA conference in Hamburg (1983) and at the IUFRO World Conference 1996 in Ljubljana, where the two of them were local organizers. Afterwards they obtained a joint Yugoslav American Project, “Possible alterations of wood in air polluted trees”, which defined my earlier collaborations with Professor Torelli and Katarina Čufar on silver fir decline in Slovenia and Europe. …”
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The Intellectual and Developmental Character of Cardinal Newman’s University Preaching Style by Edward Ondrako

“…Newman’s aim in university preaching was to cultivate a theology of the heart and gave a persuasive example by his humble contemplation of God.…”
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Extramacrochaetae regulates Notch signaling in the Drosophila eye through non-apoptotic caspase activity by Sudershana Nair, Nicholas E Baker

“…Emc, which prevents proneural bHLH transcription factors from specifying neural cell fate, also prevents homodimerization of another bHLH protein, Daughterless (Da), and thereby maintains expression of the Death-Associated Inhibitor of Apoptosis (diap1) gene. …”
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Oral Cancer Stem Cell-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles Promote M2 Macrophage Polarization and Suppress CD4+ T-Cell Activity by Transferring UCA1 and Targeting LAMC2 by Lan Wu, Sai Ye, Yilin Yao, Chenping Zhang, Wei Liu

“…Our findings provide a new understanding of OSCC-CSC molecular mechanisms and suggest a potential therapeutic strategy for OSCC through targeting CSC-sEVs and M2-TAMs.…”
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Integrating psychiatry and family medicine in the management of somatic symptom disorders: Diagnosis, collaboration, and communication strategies by Victor Ajluni

“…Management strategies include psychotherapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), pharmacological treatments, and lifestyle modifications, all tailored to the patient's needs. …”
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Soft Power in Central Asia: Actors and Its Activities by M. M. Lebedeva

“…Article considers theoretical aspects of soft power concept and its use by various actors in Central Asia. …”
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Kinematic Analysis and Simulation of a Cross Axis of Single Spider Universal Joint by Fan Jingfeng, Li Dalei

“…By using the Solid Works Motion software,the kinematic trajectory of a single spider universal joint cross axis is simulated,comparing the simulated wave chart with the calculated theoretical equation,the correctness of the theoretical analysis results is verified,a theoretical basis for the single spider universal joint movement optimized design is provided. …”
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Logiques et contradictions du trafic transalpin dans le contexte politique et social européen by Manfred Perlik

“…The three logics are man-made rapports and therefore subject to change by the stakeholders in the long run. …”
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