A predictive analysis of STEM vocation through students’ attitudes to school science classes by María-Antonia Manassero-Mas, Ángel Vázquez-Alonso

“…IntroductionThe increasing strategic, economic, social and personal value of scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical (STEM) knowledge in current societies highlights the need for STEM professionals. …”
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A review of private forest owner typologies with potential to contribute to social milieu research in forest policy by Peter K. Aurenhammer, Max Krott

“…Furthermore, their broader geographical scope can complement the currently German-centric milieu literature.In conclusion, PFO typology research and social milieu research are mutually beneficial. …”
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Assessing crack formation and strain distribution in concrete structures using externally installed fiber optic sensors by Henrik Becks, Matthias Högemann, Josef Hegger, Martin Classen

“…The structural integrity of many European bridges is increasingly compromised by rising traffic loads and gradual deterioration. …”
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Performance Evaluation and Optimization of 3D Gaussian Splatting in Indoor Scene Generation and Rendering by Xinjian Fang, Yingdan Zhang, Hao Tan, Chao Liu, Xu Yang

“…Firstly, utilizing a self-collected dataset, a comprehensive comparison was conducted among COLLI-SION-MAPping (abbreviated as COLMAP (V3.7), an open-source software based on Structure from Motion and Multi-View Stereo (SFM-MVS)), Context Capture (V10.2) (abbreviated as CC, a software utilizing oblique photography algorithms), Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF), and the currently renowned 3DGS algorithm. …”
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Justification on Choosing Screw Pumping Units as Energy Efficient Artificial Lift Technology by D. I. Sidorkin, K. S. Kupavykh

“…It is recognized that the number of publications in the area of energy efficiency is growing steadily. Currently Russian oil and gas industry are facing the task of accelerating reduction of energy consumption while preserving, or even increasing, production rates. …”
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HippoUnit: A software tool for the automated testing and systematic comparison of detailed models of hippocampal neurons based on electrophysiological data. by Sára Sáray, Christian A Rössert, Shailesh Appukuttan, Rosanna Migliore, Paola Vitale, Carmen A Lupascu, Luca L Bologna, Werner Van Geit, Armando Romani, Andrew P Davison, Eilif Muller, Tamás F Freund, Szabolcs Káli

“…These models were usually built to capture a few important or interesting properties of the given neuron type, and it is often unknown how they would behave outside their original context. In addition, there is currently no simple way of quantitatively comparing different models regarding how closely they match specific experimental observations. …”
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Immune factors and their role in tumor aggressiveness in glioblastoma: Atypical cadherin FAT1 as a promising target for combating immune evasion by Manvi Arora, Archismita Kundu, Subrata Sinha, Kunzang Chosdol

“…The FAT atypical cadherin 1 (FAT1) has shown context/tissue-dependent effects in cancers of different tissue origins, with either oncogenic or tumor suppressor roles. …”
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Phagocytic function of tumor-associated macrophages as a key determinant of tumor progression control: a review by Marc Lecoultre, Valérie Dutoit, Paul R Walker

“…In this context, a clear understanding of the impact of TAM phagocytosis on both innate and adaptive immunity is critical. …”
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Determining the Cost-Effectiveness of Home Care: A Scoping Review by Katerina Gousia, Hansel Teo, Stacey Rand, Florin Vadean

“… Context: The demand for long-term care services provided at home (home care) has increased over time. …”
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Advancements and Challenges in the Management of Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis: A Review by Francesco Nappi

“…It is a significant concern in the field of cardiology, and the epidemiology of PVE has seen notable developments over the last five decades. The disease currently affects an older demographic and is becoming increasingly prevalent in patients with transcatheter-implanted valves. …”
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Leveraging agent-based modeling and a randomized intervention to advance childhood physical activity: A study protocol. by Matt Kasman, Adam B Sedlak, Lydia Reader, William J Heerman, Russell R Pate, Amelie G Ramirez, Evan C Sommer, Shari L Barkin, Ross A Hammond

“…At present, effective strategies for doing so are currently unknown. In large part, this is because PA determinants operate across levels dynamically, interact with one another, and can differ substantially across children. …”
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Reflecting on Challenges and Opportunities: Examining the Colour Economy of Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Estrada Salvador, Cabrera-Flores Mayer, León-Pozo Alicia, Cota-Cota Creta

“…Nearly a quarter of a century has passed, and current socio-economic and cultural conditions necessitate new approaches to conceptualizing Economics. …”
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Tick Control Strategies: Critical Insights into Chemical, Biological, Physical, and Integrated Approaches for Effective Hard Tick Management by Tsireledzo Goodwill Makwarela, Nimmi Seoraj-Pillai, Tshifhiwa Constance Nangammbi

“…This review critically examines the current control strategies, focusing on chemical, biological, physical, and integrated pest management (IPM) approaches. …”
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Game simulators as educational tools for developing algorithmic thinking skills in computer science education by Maksym S. Kovtaniuk, Svitlana V. Shokaliuk, Alexander N. Stepanyuk

“…As computational thinking becomes increasingly important in modern education, innovative approaches to teaching programming and algorithmic concepts are essential. …”
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Management education in the age of information overload by Kenneth Michael Sweet, Kathryn Appenzeller Knowles, Ethan P. Waples

“…The authors argue that the increasing complexity of managerial decision contexts, particularly in the age of information overload, demands that leaders possess the ability to critically analyze and interpret quantitative information. …”
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The role of music in perinatal mental health, with a psychoneuroimmunological perspective by Kiran Kuri, Rebecca H. Bind, Lavinia Rebecchini

“…This article aims to explore and synthesise current evidence on how music can support perinatal mental health, while examining the biological and psychological pathways through which these benefits may arise.…”
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Postherpetic Pseudolymphomatous Angiosarcoma Concealed Within Milia en Plaque: Expanding the Spectrum of Wolf Isotopic Response with a Literature Review by Marina Corral-Forteza, Noelia Pérez-Muñoz, Maria-Teresa Fernández-Figueras

“…While most are observed in healed herpes zoster, WIR has been reported in various other contexts. Affected areas are believed to exhibit immune dysregulation, lymphatic dysfunction, and altered neuromediator activity, increasing susceptibility to inflammatory, neoplastic, and infectious conditions. …”
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Optimizing multi label student performance prediction with GNN-TINet: A contextual multidimensional deep learning framework. by Xiaoyi Zhang, Yakang Zhang, Angelina Lilac Chen, Manning Yu, Lihao Zhang

“…As education increasingly relies on data-driven methodologies, accurately predicting student performance is essential for implementing timely and effective interventions. …”
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Nanoscale Morphological Changes at Lithium Interface, Triggered by the Electrolyte Composition and Electrochemical Cycling by Sebastian Mai, Janine Wessel, Anna Dimitrova, Michael Stich, Svetlozar Ivanov, Stefan Krischok, Andreas Bund

“…The individual addition of polysulfides and LiNO3 increases the interface resistance, while the simultaneous application of these components is beneficial, reducing the SEI resistive behavior. …”
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Social learning leads to inflexible strategy use in children across three societies by Wilson Vieira, Sarah Pope-Caldwell, Ardain Dzabatou, Luke Maurits, Marie Padberg, Daniel Haun

“…The present study provides important insights on the influence of eco-cultural contexts on the development of adaptive problem-solving, and the impact of social learning on children’s elective flexibility.…”
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