Applying equity principles leads to higher carbon removal obligations in Canada by Kasra Motlaghzadeh, Neil Craik, Juan Moreno-Cruz, Vanessa Schweizer, Jay Fuhrman, Keith W. Hipel

“…Here, we use integrated assessment modeling to examine equity-informed estimates of Canada’s remaining carbon budgets, exploring CDR’s role at net-zero and beyond. Gigaton-scale CDR efforts post-2050 are needed to address Canada’s carbon debt under various burden-sharing principles. …”
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A multimodal characterization of low-dimensional thalamocortical structural connectivity patterns by Alexandra John, Meike D. Hettwer, H. Lina Schaare, Amin Saberi, Şeyma Bayrak, Bin Wan, Jessica Royer, Boris C. Bernhardt, Sofie L. Valk

“…The secondary axis corresponds to the core-matrix cell distribution. Lastly, exploring multimodal associations globally, we observe the principal axis consistently differentiating limbic, frontoparietal, and default mode network nodes from dorsal and ventral attention networks across modalities. …”
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Study on quality enhancement during cigar tobacco fermentation by Staphylococcus nepalensis: insights into microbial community, volatile substances and sensory evaluation by Qi Pei, Qi Pei, Qi Pei, Xue Jiang, Xue Jiang, Xue Jiang, Zhengqin Li, Zhengqin Li, Zhengqin Li, Hong Xu, Hong Xu, Hong Xu, Mingyong Xie, Mingyong Xie, Mingyong Xie, Tao Xiong, Tao Xiong, Tao Xiong, Zhanggen Liu, Zhanggen Liu, Zhanggen Liu, Zhanggen Liu

“…BackgroundThe fermentation characteristics of cigar tobacco leaves are closely influenced by the bacterial strains present during the process. This study aims to explore the relationship between bacterial communities and flavor, as well as the impact of key bacterial species on the overall quality of cigars.ResultThe results showed that Staphylococcus nepalensis was the dominant bacteria during the fermentation process. …”
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Citrulline – The Powerhouse Nutrient for Cardiometabolic and Brain Health by Daria Pedrycz, Mateusz Drabczyk, Emilia Pedrycz, Karolina Karoń, Grzegorz Drapała, Wojciech Grabowski, Łukasz Karoń, Anna Zygmunt, Sławomir Karoń

“…While existing studies underscore its promise, targeted research is needed to confirm its direct impact on cognitive function and explore its application in neurodegenerative populations. …”
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Community Service Order Punishment: Alternatives in The Criminal Law System From Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah Perspective by Adi Syahputra Sirait, Mhd. Syahnan, Budi Sastra Panjaitan

“…As an alternative to detention, CSO punishment is expected not only to achieve the rehabilitation of offenders but also to provide broader benefits to society. This study explores how the concept of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah with a multi-dimensionality approach—which includes social, economic, and cultural analysis—by looking at the relevance of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah and a comprehensive view of the concept of community service order punishment to achieve a balance between justice, rehabilitation, and social welfare. …”
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Lead toxicity in Nicotiana tabacum L.: Damage antioxidant system and disturb plant metabolism by Tengfei Liu, Kai Zhang, Chunlan Ming, Jiashu Tian, Huanyu Teng, Zicheng Xu, Jiewang He, Fengfeng Liu, Yinghui Zhou, Jiayang Xu, Mohamed G. Moussa, Shenghua Zhang, Wei Jia

“…In this study, we treated tobacco seedlings with 0, 200, 400, and 800 mg/kg Pb2 +, and explored the response mechanism of tobacco under Pb stress through a combination of growth physiology and metabolomics analysis. …”
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Analysis and optimization of energy harvesting characteristics of converter valve magnetic field self-powered harvester by WANG Wei, SU Wenbo, XU Chenjin, WU Yuwei, SHI Yuchen

“…The impact of key core parameters on energy harvesting power is explored step by step, and an optimization method is proposed. …”
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Plasma membrane and nuclear phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate signalling in cancer by Agnieszka Chytła, Stephanie Rattay, Baki Akgül, Martin Sztacho

“…Nuclear phosphoinositides, particularly PI(4,5)P2, are essential for regulating transcription factors and chromatin organisation, thereby shaping gene expression patterns. We also explore the role of PI(4,5)P2 and its metabolism in cancer cell invasiveness and metastasis, proposing a model in which the dysregulation of cytosolic and/or nuclear PI(4,5)P2 pool triggers malignant transformation. …”
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A Conceptual Framework for Mentorship Support to Early-Career Black Women Academics in South Africa by Maréve Biljohn, Tatenda Shaleen Marange, Aliza le Roux, Kathleen Schroeder

“…Against this background, using various mentorship models applied in higher education institutions as the theoretical lens, this article explores a conceptual framework for mentorship support to early-career Black women academics, which will often happen in a cross-cultural context due to historical imbalances. …”
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Single online self-compassion writing intervention reduces anxiety: With the feedback of ChatGPT by Tomoko Kishimoto, Ximing Hao, Trimble Chang, Zhiye Luo

“…This study aims to address this gap by exploring a convenient, single-session, and effective method for reducing anxiety using ChatGPT feedback. …”
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Probabilistic assessment of passive earth pressures considering spatial variability of soil parameters and design factors by Jim Shiau, Tan Nguyen, Thinh Pham-Tran-Hung, Jun Sugawara

“…Engineers are now increasingly focused on understanding the probability of failure (PF) associated with specific safety factors. This study explores the impact of spatial variability in soil properties, specifically the friction angle and unit weight, on PF. …”
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Experience on postmortem minimally invasive tissue sampling to ascertain the cause of death determination in South African children: A case for implementing as standard of care by J du Toit, K Storath, I Dunn, P Makekeng, M Moosa, K Mothibi, N Umuneza, C A Rees, D Blau, S Lala, Y Adam, S Velaphi, M Hale, P Swart, J Wadula, L Mothibi, A Wise, V Baba, P Jaglal, S Mahtab, S Madhi, Z Dangor

“…This knowledge is crucial for SA’s pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 3.2, targeting reduced neonatal and under-5 mortality rates. This commentary explores the public health advantages and ethicolegal considerations surrounding implementing MITS as standard of care for stillbirths, neonatal and paediatric deaths in SA. …”
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A Hybrid Approach Incorporating WSO-HO and the Newton-Raphson Method to Enhancing Photovoltaic Solar Model Parameters Optimisation by Jeridi Ahmed, Moulahi Mohamed Hedi, Khaterchi Hechmi, Zaafouri Abderrahmen

“…While metaheuristic algorithms (MHAs) offer promising solutions, they often face challenges such as slow convergence and difficulty balancing exploration and exploitation. This study introduces a novel hybrid approach, WSO-HO, which integrates the strengths of the war strategy optimization (WSO) and Hippopotamus Optimization (HO) algorithms, enhanced by the Newton-Raphson (NR) method, to achieve precise parameter estimation for PV models. …”
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Transport equity impacts of green growth initiatives in Vietnam: An empirical evaluation using panel data by An Minh Ngoc, Yasuhiro Shiomi, Huynh Quang Nghi, Muhammad Faizan ul Haq, Alessandro Severino, Doanh Nguyen-Ngoc

“…The transport equity impacts of these initiatives are studied and quantified using comprehensive data from the Vietnam Household Living Standards Survey (VHLSS) between 2014 and 2020. To explore horizontal and vertical equity, we developed a transit service index to measure changes in the implementation of GG initiatives and employed the Entropy weighting analysis (EWA) method, cluster analyses alongside the Lorenz curves, and the Gini index. …”
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Enjoy it! Cosmetic try-on apps and augmented reality, the impact of enjoyment, informativeness and ease of use by V. Micheletto, S. Accardi, A. Fici, A. Fici, F. Piccoli, C. Rossi, M. Bilucaglia, V. Russo, V. Russo, M. Zito, M. Zito

“…Virtual Try-On cosmetics apps based on Augmented Reality (AR) technology can improve both consumer product evaluation and purchase decisions, while also supporting companies’ marketing strategies. This study explores the factors influencing the use of AR-based cosmetics apps by administering the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and additional scales on a sample of 634 Italian consumers. …”
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Analysis of a D-Shaped Photonic Crystal Fiber Sensor with Multiple Conducting Layers by Amanda F. Romeiro, Markos P. Cardoso, Caua C. Miranda, Anderson O. Silva, João C. W. A. Costa, M. Thereza R. Giraldi, Jose L. Santos, Jose M. Baptista, Ariel Guerreiro

“…Abstract In our study, we conducted a thorough analysis of the spectral characteristics of a D-shaped surface plasmon resonance (SPR) photonic crystal fiber (PCF) refractive index sensor, incorporating a full width at half maximum (FWHM) analysis. We explored four distinct plasmonic materials-silver (Ag), gold (Au), Ga-doped zinc oxide (GZO), and an Ag-nanowire metamaterial-to understand their impact on sensor performance. …”
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Development of path reservation for wheelchair users within a High-Activity train Station: A case study of SRT Red Line, Don Mueang Station, Bangkok, Thailand by Pakapon Ueasatchamongkhon, Somsiri Siewwuttanagul

“…Through comprehensive approaches, including the Graph Theory (Betweenness) in Urban Network Analysis (UNA) and path reservation based on principles of station accessibility, this study explores the relationship between congestion probability (Betweenness) in detailed origins and destinations, as well as kinematics for wheelchair users. …”
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Effect of bottom ash powder replacement rate, water cement ratio and sand cement ratio on alkali activated slag mortar by Cheng Wang, Xiao Zhao, Jianjun Zhao, Xiyu Zhang, Xuejin Ying, Xiangde Li

“…Finally, the relationship between the parameters was explored by means of correlation coefficient heatmaps in concert with scatter plots (including quadratic polynomial linear fitting). …”
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A comprehensive transcriptional reference for severity and progression in spinal cord injury reveals novel translational biomarker genes by Rubén Grillo-Risco, Marta R. Hidalgo, Beatriz Martínez-Rojas, Victoria Moreno-Manzano, Francisco García-García

“…We also report the development of MetaSCI-app - an interactive web application designed for researchers - that allows the exploration and visualization of all generated results ( https://metasci-cbl.shinyapps.io/metaSCI ). …”
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A conceptual framework for designing human-centered building-occupant interactions to enhance user experience in specific-purpose buildings by N. Roofigari-Esfahan, E. Morshedzadeh

“…Specifically, we take educational buildings as a case that is less explored in the HBI research and apply the proposed framework, investigating how HBI strategies and interactions should be designed to address the needs of students, as primary occupants. …”
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