Evaluation of biokinetics and dosimetry in [131I]-NaI therapies: whole-body images quantification versus lower limb region by Bianca Lemos Lima, Jamille da Silveira Almeida, Maria da Penha Albuquerque Potiens, Rogério Alexandre Pelissoni, Marcelo Tatit Sapienza, Carlos Alberto Buchpiguel, José Willegaignon

“…As the current dosimetric protocol can be performed by delimiting a region of interest (ROI) in whole body images to evaluate the biokinetics and absorbed dose by the patient, the objective of this study was to analyze the possibility that this measurement was restricted to only one thigh region. …”
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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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Oh, the places you can go … if you ace calculus: helping minoritized students succeed in undergraduate mathematics by Amira F. A. Ibrahim, Sarah E. McKellar, J. Frank Yates, Priti Shah

“…However, most of the literature on minoritized STEM students uses a deficit lens and does not consider the role of historical and systemic contexts on these students’ STEM achievement. As a product, current interventions used to increase academic achievement are limited in scope and do not consider the complex interplay between the numerous factors known to influence academic success. …”
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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PORT OF SINGAPORE AGAINST THE COUNTRY’S ECONOMIC GROWTH by Maciej MINDUR

“…This research covers the port’s ownership and organisational structure, and its terminals have been reviewed in terms of their location, infrastructure and functions by taking into account the new generation terminal of the port of Tuas, currently under development. Over the years, the port has seen a steady increase in revenue from transhipment, which is confirmed by the dynamics of the container volume growth over the years 1972–2017, the transhipment volume over the years 2007–2018 and the number of container ships calling at the port along with their total capacity over the years 2007–2017, as elaborated in the article.…”
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Deterioration of sleep and mental health in individuals with insomnia during South Africa’s COVID-19 lockdown by Alison Bentley, Laura C. Roden, Jonathan P. Davy, Stella Iacovides, F. Xavier Gómez-Olivé, Karine Scheuermaier, Raphaella Lewis, Gosia Lipinska, Johanna Roche, Candice J. Christie, Swantje Wells, Dale E. Rae

“…Comparative analyses were conducted between participants who identified a current or previous diagnosis of insomnia (n = 135, Insomnia group, irrespective of whether they had current symptoms or not) and those reporting no sleep disorders (n = 700, No-Insomnia group). …”
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Multimorbidity combinations, costs of hospital care and potentially preventable emergency admissions in England: A cohort study. by Jonathan Stokes, Bruce Guthrie, Stewart W Mercer, Nigel Rice, Matt Sutton

“…<h4>Background</h4>Patients with multimorbidities have the greatest healthcare needs and generate the highest expenditure in the health system. There is an increasing focus on identifying specific disease combinations for addressing poor outcomes. …”
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Kalirin-7 is a Key Player in the Formation of Excitatory Synapses in Hippocampal Neurons by Xin-Ming Ma

“…Kal7 interacts with multiple PDZ domain—containing proteins through its unique PDZ binding motif. …”
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Using electricity tariffs and thermal comfort management to promote residential energy decarbonization by Andrea Vecchi, Michael John Brear

“…Electricity tariffs that include a demand charge contain peak loads without increasing household costs. …”
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Should we recommend spaying cats for mammary tumour prevention, and if so, at what age? by Elena Gogua

“…However, due to the weak nature of the current evidence, further well-designed clinical trials are needed to confirm these findings and determine the optimal age for spaying.…”
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Origin of compact exoplanetary systems during disk infall by Raluca Rufu, Robin M. Canup

“…Abstract Exoplanetary systems that contain multiple planets on short-period orbits appear to be prevalent in the current observed exoplanetary population, yet the processes that give rise to such configurations remain poorly understood. …”
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Key Barriers to Personalized Learning in Times of Artificial Intelligence: A Literature Review by Gina Paola Barrera Castro, Andrés Chiappe, María Soledad Ramírez-Montoya, Carolina Alcántar Nieblas

“…Personalized learning (PL) has emerged as a promising approach to address diverse educational needs, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing an increasingly pivotal role in its implementation. This systematic literature review examines the landscape of PL across various educational contexts, focusing on the use of AI and associated challenges. …”
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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

“…Additionally, we assess the currently available tools that support data versioning for databases, files and log-structured tables. …”
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Innovative Thermosensitive Composite Materials: Merging Poloxamer PF‐127 and Polysaccharides for Enhanced Functional Properties by Marcos Blanco‐López, Inmaculada deDios‐Pérez, Álvaro González‐Garcinuño, Antonio Tabernero, Eva Martín del Valle

“…Abstract Currently, new cancer treatment options are being developed following tumor resection surgery, with a focus on minimizing invasiveness and reducing systemic toxicity to lower the risk of recurrence. …”
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Assessing coupled human-flood interactions using LiDAR geostatistics and neighbourhood analyses by Morgan J. Breen, Abiy S. Kebede, Carola S. König

“…The paper integrates well-established methods from other spheres of flood risk assessment in a novel way to explore the currently poorly understood Safe Development Paradox (SDP) phenomenon in coastal settings. …”
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A Methodological Proposal for Determining Environmental Risk Within Territorial Transformation Processes by Marco Locurcio, Felicia Di Liddo, Pierluigi Morano, Francesco Tajani, Laura Tatulli

“…The built assets and the real estate sector play a key role in this context; indeed, being among the first ones to be exposed to the effects of climate change, they serve as a crucial tool for the implementation of governance strategies that are more focused on environmental issues. …”
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A guide to evade hallucinations and maintain reliability when using large language models for medical research: a narrative review by Sangzin Ahn

“…Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly prevalent in medical research; however, fundamental limitations in their architecture create inherent reliability challenges, particularly in specialized medical contexts. …”
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Being there but where? Sense of presence theory for virtual reality applications by Stefano Triberti, Caterina Sapone, Giuseppe Riva

“…As immersive technologies become increasingly prevalent in shared environments and sensitive contexts such as education and healthcare, this more sophisticated understanding of presence becomes crucial for designing effective virtual experiences. …”
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Analysis of Factors Influencing Millennial Consumers' Decision in Buying Halal Cosmetics by Novalini Jailani, Susminingsih, Hendri Hermawan Adinugraha, Fatimah Kari, Adib Muhammad

“… The market potential of the halal cosmetics is currently very promising and the use of cosmetics among millennials is increasing. …”
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Replacing penalties by V. Stepashin

“…It is important in the context of the topic and the possibility of a sentence of imprisonment as a substitute punishment in cases where the original purpose of the strict measures excluded. …”
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PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF THE EUROPEAN REGIONAL ORDER by L. A. Dymova

“…Building a stable architecture of the European security system is one of the essential conditions of the European regional order, however contradicting approaches of the parties acknowledge that political and ideological barriers between the East and the West continue to exist. In the context of increasing security threats transatlantic partnership does not lose the relevance though the tough course of the US and its desire to reinforce its leadership in Europe often meets the extreme disapproval on the part of the Europeans. …”
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