Climate change-driven northward expansion of the mediterranean orchid Ophrys apifera from genetic and ecological perspectives by Aleksandra M. Naczk, Marcin Wilhelm, Anna Jakubska-Busse, Anna Kalinka, Magdalena Achrem, Piotr Androsiuk, Marcin Górniak, Magdalena Zarzycka, Marta Kolanowska

“…The combination of genetic and ecological data suggests that several independent colonisation events contributed to the recent spread of O. apifera. …”
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Design of Secure Decentralized Car-Sharing System Using Blockchain by Myeonghyun Kim, Joonyoung Lee, Kisung Park, Yohan Park, Kil Houm Park, Youngho Park

“…Furthermore, the traditional car-sharing system is established on the centralized structure, so there is a single point of failure. Thus, the design of a decentralized car-sharing scheme is vital for solving the centralized problem. …”
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Developing and validating a scale of empowerment in using artificial intelligence for problem-solving for senior secondary and university students by Siu Cheung Kong, Jinyu Zhu, Yin Nicole Yang

“…Results demonstrated that the EUAIPS scale with a three-factor structure had good reliability and validity. Students also felt significantly more empowered to use AI for problem-solving after a 14-h course using AI for problem-solving. …”
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Simulation Analysis of Soft Focusing of Azimuth Laterolog Resistivity Imaging LWD Tool by TANG Zhanghong, YANG Zhiliang, CHEN Gang, ZHANG Guoyan, ZHAI Xingyu, SONG Sen

“…To address this issue, five soft focusing working modes are designed based on the electrode structure of the azimuth laterolog resistivity imaging logging tool (RIT), and expressions for calculating the azimuth lateral electrode current and apparent resistivity under different working modes are provided. …”
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Characterization and Analysis of the Complete Mitochondrial Genome of <i>Platycrater arguta</i> by Xule Zhang, Lei Feng, Xiaohua Ma, Qingdi Hu, Yaping Hu, Jian Zheng

“…In this study, a complete mt genome of <i>P. arguta</i> was sequenced, and we assembled the mt genome into two linear contigs for description, due to the complexity of its chromosome structure. The mt genome encodes 37 protein-coding genes, 27 tRNA genes, and three rRNA genes. …”
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Bridging the Gap: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Interventions to Address Barriers in Migrant Mental Health Care Access by Mattia Marchi, Giuseppe Laquatra, Ahikam David Yaaqovy, Luca Pingani, Silvia Ferrari, Gian Maria Galeazzi

“…There was marked heterogeneity in the intervention structure and outcome measure across the studies. Nevertheless, all studies reported a positive effect of the interventions on mental health care access. …”
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Synthesis and Cytotoxic Activity against K562 and MCF7 Cell Lines of Some N-(5-Arylidene-4-oxo-2-thioxothiazolidin-3-yl)-2-((4-oxo-3-phenyl-3,4-dihydroquinazoline-2-yl)thio)acetami... by Cong T. Nguyen, Quang T. Nguyen, Phuc H. Dao, Thuan L. Nguyen, Phuong T. Nguyen, Hung H. Nguyen

“…Knoevenagel condensation of (5) with appropriate aldehydes gave fourteen (Z)-N-(5-arylidene-4-oxo-2-thioxothiazolidin-3-yl)-2-((4-oxo-3-phenyl-3,4-dihydroquinazolin-2-yl)thio)acetamide compounds (6a–o) with moderate yield. The chemical structure of the compounds was elucidated on the basis of IR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and HR-MS spectral data. …”
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Seasonal Frozen Soil Electrical Resistivity Estimation Based on Capillary Fractal Model by Lige Bai, Jing Li, Tieyu Liu, Zhenjiao Jiang, Deqiang Mao

“…Monitoring ground resistivity is essential for understanding frozen soil structure and evaluating climate change and ecosystems. …”
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Construction and validation of an instrument to assess knowledge about hepatitis B among nurses by Vanessa Moura Carvalho de Oliveira, Polyana Norberta Mendes, Braulio Vieira de Sousa Borges, Emanoelle Fernandes Silva, Cecília Natielly da Silva Gomes, Telma Maria Evangelista de Araújo, Andréia Rodrigues Moura da Costa Valle, Rosilane de Lima Brito Magalhães

“…Conclusion: The instrument shows evidence of satisfactory content, appearance and internal structure validity to assess nurses’ knowledge about hepatitis B, thus it can be used to support the planning and evaluation of continuing education programs for nurses and undergraduate students.…”
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Psychometric Evaluation of Schwarzer & Jerusalem's General Self-Efficacy Scale Among Indian Adolescents: A Factor Analysis and Multidimensional Item Response Theory Approach by Sumit Kumar Das, Mariamma Philip, Paulomi M. Sudhir, Binu VS

“…[Objective] This study applied factor analysis (FA) and multidimensional item response theory (MIRT) techniques to evaluate the GSE scale’s factor structure in Indian adolescents. [Method] The data for this study was taken from the latest round of the Young Lives Survey (YLS) conducted in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2016. …”
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Recycling leather buffing dust into activated carbon for efficient turbidity removal from tannery wastewater by Md Mohsin, Md. Suzaul Karim, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Mst. Farhana Yeasmin, Md Mojeb Ali, Md. Elias Uddin

“…Prepared AC were characterized with FTIR, XRD and SEM tests to confirm functionality of surfaces, modification of structure and also pore morphology. To determine turbidity removal under different conditions, batch adsorption analysis was conducted. …”
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NMR Logging Environment Analysis and T2 Spectrum Oil Layer Identification Method in Low Permeability Reservoir by CAO Zhifeng, LINGHU Song, MENG Xin, BAI Peng, SUN Zhenglong, ZHANG Kai

“…The results show that the pore structure of the near-wellbore reservoir is improved by drilling in the study area, and the broken zone, micro-fracture zone and undisturbed strata are developed successively from the near-wellbore to the undisturbed strata. …”
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Composition and distribution characteristics of the eukaryotic community in seawater and saline-alkali water ponds and their correlation with the nutritional components of Scylla P... by Dongping Zhou, Yuanyuan Fu, Lei Liu, Weichuan Lin, Zhibin Lu, Yangfang Ye, Kui Liu, Chunlin Wang

“…Based on PCoA and NMDS analyses, the eukaryotic community structure of sediment samples from seawater ponds and saline-alkaline ponds showed minimal spatiotemporal differences. …”
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Genome-Wide Analysis of Wound-Induced Polypeptide Genes in <i>Glycine max</i> and Their Expression Dynamics During Cyst Nematode Infection by Wenshu Kang, Zicheng Sun, Jiayao Xu, Nawei Qi, Piao Lei

“…In this study, the genome-wide identification of WIP genes in <i>Glycine max</i> was performed, followed by gene structure correction and validation using second-generation and full-length RNA sequencing data. …”
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Analysis of Unmanned Surface Vehicles Heading KF-Based PI-(1+PI) Controller Using Improved Spider Wasp Optimizer by Xiaoyu Li, Xiangye Zeng, Jingyi Wang, Qi Li, Baoshuo Fan, Qi Zeng

“…The proposed KF-PI(1+PI) controller incorporates a Kalman filter to suppress noise and a cascaded structure to improve gain and response speed, reducing integrated time absolute error (ITAE) by 84% relative to traditional PID controllers. …”
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Combined use of long short‐term memory neural network and quantum computation for hierarchical forecasting of locational marginal prices by Xin Huang, Guozhong Liu, Jiajia Huan, Shuxin Luo, Jing Qiu, Feiyan Qin, Yunxia Xu

“…To address the issue of excessively long training times during the design of the LSTM network structure and parameter selection, a QGWO algorithm is proposed and used to optimise four LSTM parameters. …”
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Stromal vascular fraction in canine osteoarthritis: advantages, applications, and insights for veterinary practitioners by Aline Yen Ling Wang, Ana Elena Aviña, Ana Elena Aviña, Yen-Yu Liu, Huang-Kai Kao, Huang-Kai Kao

“…The heterogeneous cellular structure of SVF allows it to achieve joint improvement through both cell-based tissue restoration and signaling functions that benefit joint health. …”
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The role of vitreous cortex remnants in secondary macular hole formation and spontaneous closure following vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment by Bing Xu, Yiyan Wang, Yang Cheng, Qiong Huang

“…Observations of the cases revealed subsequent remnant vitreous cortex traction remission and spontaneous closure of MH during follow-up, although with subsequent thin macular and abnormal macular structure. Conclusion: The progression of secondary MH formation in the cases may be related to vitreomacular traction (VMT) by the posterior vitreous cortex remnant after PPV, and the release of VMT may help the spontaneous closure of the MH after PPV for RRD.…”
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Genetic Architecture Underlying Response to the Fungal Pathogen Dothistroma septosporum in Lodgepole Pine, Jack Pine, and Their Hybrids by Mengmeng Lu, Nicolas Feau, Brandon Lind, Dragana Obreht Vidakovic, Pooja Singh, Sally N. Aitken, Richard C. Hamelin, Sam Yeaman

“…We also assessed genetic structure in hybrid populations and inferred how introgression may affect the distribution of genetic variation involved in D. septosporum response in the studied samples. …”
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Drying kinetics and stability of fatty acids in grape pomace seeds under mild thermal conditions by Rudonja Nedžad R., Zlatanović Ivan J., Vujović Dragan S., Sekar Subramani, Jeyachristy Sam Annie, Gligorević Kosta B.

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