Identification of duplicate accessions in the sweet maize collection by means of zein electrophoresis by V. V. Sidorova, Yu. A. Kerv, A. V. Konarev

“…To meet the increasing demands of the industry to grain quality, it is important to select appropriate local varieties and lines for hybridization. …”
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Smartphone postural sway and pronator drift tests as measures of neurological disability by Michael Calcagni, Peter Kosa, Bibi Bielekova

“…Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic and increased demands for neurologists have inspired the creation of remote, digitalized tests of neurological functions. …”
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Mental health and working constraints of first-year PhD students in health and science in a French university: a cross-sectional study in the context of occupational health monitor... by Barbara Charbotel, Emmanuel Fort, Saloua Ahalli, Yamina Bridai, Nicole Baborier

“…Most of the PhD students reported high psychological demands (58%), high decision latitude (53%), high social support (55%) and good professional relationships with their supervisor (mean of global score of AWAI-S=114.5). …”
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A novel hybrid inception-xception convolutional neural network for efficient plant disease classification and detection by Wasswa Shafik, Ali Tufail, Chandratilak Liyanage De Silva, Rosyzie Anna Awg Haji Mohd Apong

“…In contrast to ordinary CNN architectures, it extends the network for better feature extraction, improving PDDC performance that demands diverse feature competencies. It further presents a real-time artificial intelligence (AI) application available in MATLAB, Android, and Servlet to automatically identify and classify diseases based on the leaf environment using improved CNN, machine learning (ML), and computer vision techniques. …”
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Clinical and radiological characteristics and 1-year self-reported outcomes from patients with encephalitis and coronavirus disease 2019 by Nathane Braga da Silva Rezende, Fernanda Gomes de Queiroz Barros-Aragão, Talita Pinto, Viviane Tavares Carvalho Crelier, Marcos Ravi Figueiredo, Carlos Otávio Brandão, Andrea Silveira de Souza, Fernanda Tovar-Moll, Gabriel R. de Freitas

“…The pathophysiology seems to be associated with both the immune-mediated and inflammatory processes, and the low frequency of paraclinical findings demands a high clinical suspicion.…”
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Leadership et leader: une théorie collusoire autor de l'illégitimité du pouvoir du dirigeant en management de types us? Discussion et deconstrucion by Omar Aktouf

“…Devant les énormes différences de productivité, de rentabilité, de qualité, d'engagement des employés… qui ne cessent de se creuser entre les deux «modèles» rivaux dominants, celui du capitalisme financier à la US d'un côté, et celui du capitalisme plus industriel – technique de pays tels que ceux de l'Europe du nord(Scandinavie, Allemagne), ou du sud est asiatique (Japon, Corée du sud…), n'y a-t-il pas lieu de se demander si le mode de relations existant entre «dirigeants et dirigés» n'y est pas pour quelque chose ? …”
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The Application of Numerical Simulation in Debris Flow Disaster Early Warning: A Case Study of Shiyang Gully, China by Hao Zheng, Lanlan Guo, Jifu Liu, Bin Chen, Lianyou Liu

“…Based on these findings, a four-tier debris flow early warning system was developed: (1) blue (IV) warning for cumulative rainfall of up to and including 20 mm or intensity of 200 mm/24 h, indicating preparation and monitoring; (2) yellow (III) warning for rainfall exceeding 20 mm but below 60 mm, requiring enhanced inspections and safety measures; (3) orange (II) warning for rainfall between 60 and 90 mm or intensity of 200 mm/12 h, necessitating immediate evacuation preparations; and (4) red (I) warning for rainfall over 90 mm or intensity of 200 mm/8 h, demanding full evacuation and emergency responses. …”
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Advances and Pitfalls of Specialized Pain Care through Public and Private Health Care Providers in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands: A Physician’s Survey by Javier Medel, Ancor Serrano, Carme Batet, Lluis Lorente, Susana Bella, Marta Ferrandiz, María-del-Mar Monerris, Sergi Boada, Jesus Villoria, Maria-Victoria Ribera, Antonio Montes, Sebastian Videla

“…Optimal diagnosis and treatment of pain require a multidisciplinary approach that demands considerable coordination and forethought. …”
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Limited impacts of climatic conditions on commercial oil palm yields in Malaysian plantations by Susannah Fleiss, Colin J. McClean, Henry King, Jane K. Hill

“…Abstract Background Oil palm is a key driver of deforestation, but increasing yields in existing plantations could help meet rising global demands, while avoiding further conversion of natural habitat. …”
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Aim high, hit ×10: psychological strategies driving the success of South Korean archers by Joonyoung Lee, Suyoung Hwang

“…These themes illustrate the comprehensive strategies, techniques, and coping skills essential for achieving ×10 scores in archery.ConclusionsThe holistic approach equips Korean archers to manage psychological demands and maintain consistent performance under pressure. …”
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High-resolution canopy fuel maps based on GEDI: a foundation for wildfire modeling in Germany by Johannes Heisig, Milutin Milenković, Edzer Pebesma

“…An increase in fire frequency in recent years, particularly in regions traditionally not prone to fire, such as central Europe, has increased demands for large-scale remote sensing fuel information. …”
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Assessment of trade-off balance of maize stover use for bioenergy and soil erosion mitigation in Western Kenya by Keiji Jindo, Keiji Jindo, Golaleh Ghaffari, Manisha Lamichhane, Asher Lazarus, Yoshito Sawada, Hans Langeveld

“…IntroductionKakamega Forest, Kenya's last tropical rainforest, faces threats from escalating demands for firewood, charcoal, and agricultural expansion driven by population growth. …”
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Assessment of Genetic Parameters for Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and TSS Content Results in Melon Line Crosses at Five Maturity Stages by Achmad Amzeri, Kaswan Badami, Amin Zuhri, Gita Pawana, Suhartono Suhartono, Syaiful Khoiri, Ahmad Syaiful Umam, Yudi Asmoro, Siti Rohmatin, Halimatus Sa’diyah, Badriyah Badriyah

“…Melon breeding is directed at improving the quality of the fruit needed to meet consumers’ demands. The assessment of hybrid melon candidates on important characteristics (vitamin A, vitamin C, and TSS) at five maturity stages is needed to get hybrid melon varieties with good fruit quality and determine the right harvest time. …”
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Design of low-carbon planning model for vehicle path based on adaptive multi-strategy ant colony optimization algorithm by Qi Guo, Rui Li, Changjiang Zheng, Gwanggil Jeon

“…Additionally, varying speeds and operational requirements further complicate the process, demanding more sophisticated planning solutions. These systems frequently confront myriad challenges, including traffic congestion, intricate routes, and substantial energy consumption, which collectively undermine transportation efficiency, escalate energy usage, and contribute to environmental pollution. …”
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Vital signs-based healthcare kiosks for screening chronic and infectious diseases: a systematic review by Saksham Bhutani, Aymen Alian, Richard Ribon Fletcher, Hagen Bomberg, Urs Eichenberger, Carlo Menon, Mohamed Elgendi

“…Abstract Background Increasing demands, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have presented substantial challenges to global healthcare systems, resulting in staff shortages and overcrowded emergency rooms. …”
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Perceived costs and benefits of companion dog keeping based on a convenience sample of dog owners by Laura Gillet, Borbála Turcsán, Eniko Kubinyi

“…However, the psychological and practical demands of caring for a dog can significantly impact the owner’s quality of life and the long-term success of the dog-owner relationship. …”
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Optimal rainwater harvesting locations for arid and semi-arid regions by using MCDM-based GIS techniques by Waqed H. Hassan, Karrar Mahdi, Zahraa K. Kadhim

“…This work develops a GIS-based rainfall harvesting (RWH) method in the western Karbala Governorate, Iraq, to address water shortages and future groundwater replenishment and irrigation demands. LARS-WG 8 was used to study how climate change affects rainfall in Karbala to assess whether rainwater collection is feasible and sustainable. …”
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Compliant flooring to prevent fall-related injuries in older adults: A scoping review of biomechanical efficacy, clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and workplace safety. by Chantelle C Lachance, Michal P Jurkowski, Ania C Dymarz, Stephen N Robinovitch, Fabio Feldman, Andrew C Laing, Dawn C Mackey

“…Preliminary evidence suggests that compliant flooring may be a cost-effective strategy (n = 12), but may also result in increased physical demands for healthcare workers (n = 17).<h4>Conclusions</h4>In summary, compliant flooring is a promising strategy for preventing fall-related injuries from a biomechanical perspective. …”
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Experience of nurse-guided root cause analysis after a sentinel event: a qualitative study by Li-Li Huang, Yan-Hong Jiang, Ju-Hong Yang, Wei-Wen Hong, Hai-Fei Chen, Wei-Wei Hu

“…The main themes were: (1) success in a demanding field requires exceptional skills and abilities (having comprehensive knowledge, empowering capabilities, demonstrating interest and engagement), (2) building strong interpersonal relationships between guides and team leaders (selecting mature and experienced team leaders, building trust and cooperation with team leaders, exerting the guiding role of team leaders in projects), (3) tailored communication strategies in nursing for effective leadership and safety enhancement (navigating complex hierarchies through tailored communication, fostering collaboration through targeted communication strategies, empowering teams through clear and adapted communication) (4) investing effort and overcoming obstacles are key to successful nursing-guided project implementation (investing time and effort in project implementation, addressing obstacles during project advancement). …”
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Fast Hadamard-Encoded 7T Spectroscopic Imaging of Human Brain by Chan Hong Moon, Frank S. Lieberman, Hoby P. Hetherington, Jullie W. Pan

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: With minimal gradient demands and fast acquisition times, the 2.2 min to 9 min for single- to four-slice RSI acquisitions are well tolerated by healthy subjects and tumor patients, and show results that are consistent with clinical outcomes.…”
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