Advances in Encapsulating Marine Bioactive Compounds Using Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) for Health Applications by Rita Favas, Hugo Almeida, Andreia F. Peixoto, Domingos Ferreira, Ana C. Silva

“…As life expectancy rises and modern lifestyles improve, there is an increasing focus on health, disease prevention, and enhancing physical appearance. …”
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Formulation of best-fit hydrophile/lipophile balance-dielectric permittivity demulsifiers for treatment of crude oil emulsions by C.M. Ojinnaka, J.A. Ajienka, O.J. Abayeh, L.C. Osuji, R.U. Duru

“…The presence of water in crude oil causes corrosion, lowers capacity utilization of production and processing plant parts and pipelines, reduces oil recovery and increases the oil content of the effluent water. The stabilizing factors of crude oil emulsions vary from one oil field to the other and with time in the same well as co-produced water increases, or after a well treatment and Enhanced Oil Recovery Operations (EOR). …”
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A quantitative assessment of the behavior of metallic elements in urban soils exposed to industrial dusts near Dunkerque (northern France) by M. Casetta, S. Philippe, L. Courcot, D. Dumoulin, G. Billon, F. Baudin, F. Henry, M. Hermoso, J. Caillaud

“…In this context, the monitoring of industrial PTEs in these urban soils is highly recommended, considering (1) the presence of allotment gardens in the vicinity of emitters and (2) the potential evolution of soil conditions due to increasing flood events.…”
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One-sample missing DNA-methylation value imputation by Christelle Kemda Ngueda, Julia Palm, Flavia Remo, André Scherag, Lutz Leistritz

“…Abstract Background Currently, the most popular methods for missing DNA-methylation value imputation rely on exploiting methylation patterns across multiple samples from the same population. …”
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HISTORICAL CHANGES IN THE AREA UNDER FOREST—ESTIMATION APPROACH BASED ON CARTOGRAPHIC RESOURCES by Aleksandar Popović, Biljana Šljukić, Dragan Borota

“… This paper analyzes changes in forested areas, as depicted in topographic maps, within the historical context of their publication in Serbia. The research focuses on the experimental field “Goč-Gvozdac” of the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Forestry, with additional reference to changes in Central Serbia. …”
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The Role of Internet Penetration in Agricultural Development, Economic Growth and Development Index by Muh. I lham, Muh. Natsir, Gamsir Gamsir

“… The development of the internet and ICT-based technology (Information and Communication Technology) is currently the main focus of research, especially in the context of agricultural development which is expected to contribute to economic growth and the Human Development Index (HDI). …”
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Entropy-Based Uncertainty in Onshore and Offshore Wind Power: Implications for Economic Reliability by Fernando M. Camilo, Paulo J. Santos, Armando J. Pires

“…In Portugal, wind energy already accounts for approximately 30% of the total installed capacity, with projections reaching 38% by 2030, making it the country’s second largest energy source. In the context of the 2050 carbon neutrality targets, quantifying and managing wind power uncertainty has become increasingly important. …”
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Environmental and Economic Impacts of V2X Applications in Electric Vehicles: A Long-Term Perspective for China by Yajie Hu, Richao Cong, Toru Matsumoto, Yajuan Li

“…Electric vehicles (EVs) play a critical role in the transition to transportation electrification and are important for achieving carbon neutrality in this sector. China currently leads the world in EV ownership; however, the energy regulation potential of in-use batteries remains largely untapped in the context of an increasingly saturated EV stock. …”
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Dissertation council in the state scientific certification system: Organizational and management mechanisms of digital transformation by Sergey I. Pakhomov, Elena A. Loginova, Oleg V. Kulyamin, Mikhail P. Petrov

“…Currently, there is a need to refine the underlying mechanisms of dissertation councils as key elements of the state scientific certification system in Russia. …”
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E-government: A more cost-effective way of providing services to citizens by Marković Miroslav S.

“…The COVID19 pandemic demonstrated both the strengths and weaknesses of the current state of digitalization, but also served as a catalyst for the accelerated development of e-government, driven by the impossibility of physical contact.…”
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The role of barrier function of mucous membranes in allergic diseases and sublingual allergen-specific immunotherapy by Oksana M. Kurbacheva, Miramgul E. Amanturlieva

“…Currently one of the factors of allergy predisposition is the increase in barrier permeability of the mucous membranes of the respiratory system and the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). …”
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Impact of laryngopharyngeal reflux on professional singers by Santosh Kumar Swain, Suryakanta Pradhan

“…Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is retrograde flow of gastric content to the larynx and pharynx where these materials come in contact with the upper aerodigestive tract. It is an inflammatory disease associated with voice disorders and lesions in vocal fold. …”
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Temperature-dependent plasticity in organic synaptic transistors for adaptive learning and data encryption by Yu Gao, Xue-Er Han, Xu Gao, Fei-Le Xue, Jian-Ru Chen, Ya-Nan Zhong, Jian-Long Xu, Sui-Dong Wang

“…The statistical analyses reveal that the channel current increases by over 175 % and the memory window widens by a factor of ∼ 2.5 as ambient temperature rises from 25 °C to 65 °C. …”
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SOLPS-ITER simulation of W limiter start-up on ITER by Y. Zhang, A.A. Pshenov, R.A. Pitts, X. Bonnin, M. Dubrov, Y. Gribov, A. Kirschner, C. Baumann, S. Brezinsek, J. Romazanov, Chaofeng Sang, Dezhen Wang

“…To assess this impact, a large database of SOLPS-ITER simulations of the hydrogen (H) plasmas in contact with the tungsten (W) limiter has been constituted, including transport of all individual W charge states up to a given cut-off. …”
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Potential for Nanomaterial-Based Drug Delivery in Therapy of This Disease by Mingqin Shi, Xinyao Li, Liwei Xing, Zhenmin Li, Sitong Zhou, Zihui Wang, Xuelian Zou, Yuqing She, Rong Zhao, Dongdong Qin

“…Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the predominant endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age and represents the leading cause of anovulatory infertility, which imposes a considerable health and economic burden. Currently, medications used to treat PCOS can lead to certain adverse reactions, such as affecting fertility and increasing the risk of venous thrombosis. …”
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Enhancing referrals to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: the EN-CAMHS mixed-methods study by Kathryn M Abel, Pauline Whelan, Lesley-Anne Carter, Heidi Tranter, Charlotte Stockton-Powdrell, Kerry Gutridge, Lamiece Hassan, Rachel Elvins, Julian Edbrooke-Childs

“…Conclusions The findings from the quantitative and qualitative analyses, patient and public involvement and senior stakeholder consultations during dissemination activities identified the following as important aspects of solutions to the current problems within the referral process: Must haves: Increased understanding about what CAMHS can/cannot provide. …”
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The challenges of reproducibility for research based on geodata web services by M. Cannata, M. Collombin, O. Ertz, G. Giuliani, J. Ingensand, C. Primerano, D. Strigaro

“…Modern research applies the Open Science approach that fosters the production and sharing of Open Data according to the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles. In the geospatial context this is generally achieved through the setup of OGC Web services that implements open standards that satisfies the FAIR requirements. …”
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Sustainability and energy self-sufficiency; overcoming the barriers by Rania Abdel Galil

“…There is an urgent need to support initiatives in the MENA region to collaborate on environmental and energy related issues, build capacities to enable civil society engagement in the context of developing and implementing national energy plans and increase awareness on the needed shift towards a sustainable energy future. …”
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Multi-Parametric Investigations on White Etching Crack Formation in Deep Grove Ball Bearings by Manuel Zuercher, Eberhard Schlücker, Christian Spaeth, Walter Holweger

“…It becomes evident that even under critical conditions for WEC formation, increasing oil flow and decreasing contact pressure can prevent WEC.…”
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Application of Jane Jacobs’ Theory in the Analysis of the Borders of Territory Monitoring in Urban Spaces from Citizens’ Points of View in Bandar Abbas by Amirhamzeh Shahbazi, Esmaeil zakerimnabi, Alireza Shahbazi

“…The city exhibits a heterogeneous and multicultural context characterized by both modern influences and traditional customs that have persisted over time. …”
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