Extended evaluation of the effect of real and simulated masks on face recognition performance by Naser Damer, Fadi Boutros, Marius Süßmilch, Florian Kirchbuchner, Arjan Kuijper

“…Processes such as secure login to electronic devices or identity verification at automatic border control gates are increasingly dependent on such technologies. The recent COVID‐19 pandemic has increased the focus on hygienic and contactless identity verification methods. …”
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Immuno‐Nanocomplexes Target Heterogenous Network of Inflammation and Immunity in Myocardial Infarction by Fan Su, Weifan Ye, Yi Shen, Yujie Xie, Chong Zhang, Qianyun Zhang, Zhengqi Tang, Meihua Yu, Yu Chen, Bin He

“…Abstract Despite the proceeds in the management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), the current therapeutic landscape still suffers from limited success in the clinic. …”
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Bridging inflammation and venous thrombosis: the NLRP3 inflammasome connection by Jian Wu, Jian Wu, Zilong Wang, Zilong Wang, Wei Shao, Wei Shao, Jianwen Mo

“…In recent years, research has increasingly focused on the role of the NLRP3 inflammasome in venous thromboembolism (VTE). …”
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Can public health reconcile profits and pandemics? An analysis of attitudes to commercial sector engagement in health policy and research. by Jeff Collin, Sarah E Hill, Mor Kandlik Eltanani, Evgeniya Plotnikova, Rob Ralston, Katherine E Smith

“…Partnership approaches to addressing non-communicable diseases seem incapable of attracting widespread support across public health, challenging practice in many contexts.…”
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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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Standalone ultrasound-based highly visualized volumetric spine imaging for surgical navigation by Xinben Hu, Tianjian Liu, Zhengyuan Zhang, Xuan Xiao, Lin Chen, Gao Wei, Yunjiang Wang, Keji Yang, Haoran Jin, Yongjian Zhu

“…Abstract Current navigation systems employing intraoperative CT have been applied in spinal interventions for accurate and visualized guidance. …”
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Characterization of imogolite-type nanoparticles in Podzols: morphology and association with iron by Tove Florén, Manuel Bartolomé Díaz, Geert Cornelis, Stephen Hillier, Jon Petter Gustafsson

“…The aim of this study was to assess the properties of ITN in soil, in order to increase the current knowledge of ITN regarding adsorption models. …”
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Investigation of the Effectiveness of Using Luffa Cylindrica to Reduce Water Consumption in Agriculture by Alman Sikder, Sayed Huzaifa Mumit

“…The projected steady increase in population will contribute to a moderate increase in consumption, which in turn will require the development of technologies that increase soil productivity. …”
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Advances in technology for seed germination of bamboo species by Anca Awal Sembada, Ristag Hamida Hanisia, Yuliar Yuliar, Yayat Hidayat, Ihak Sumardi

“…We systematically compile and evaluate current methodologies and identify the effective technologies in different environmental contexts. …”
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Screen-printed Carbon Electrode from Coconut Shell Activated Carbon Modified with Ferrocene for Cobalt Detection by Muhammad Farhan, Eddy Heraldy, Abu Masykur, Muhammad A. Munir, Fitria Rahmawati

“…The cyclic voltammetry analysis found that 10% Fc on SPCE provides the highest current density compared to 20% and 30%. Meanwhile, the 2 mV s-1 scanning rate reveals a more defined anodic and cathodic peak than 3 mV s-1 and 5 mV s‑1. …”
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Seawater Corrosion Resistance of Cold Spray Al₂O₃ - Al - xY Coating on Q295B Surface of Building by YANG Lei, ZHU Fu - li, ZHANG Hao, BAI Bo

“…After soaking the coating with Y content of 0.2% for 700 h, a higher anode polarization rate was obtained and the lowest corrosion current density reached. The corrosion products of Al2O3 - Al - xY coating contained Al and Al2O3. …”
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Simultaneous Separation of Runoff Pathways and Storage Times via Coupled Electrical Conductivity Mass Balance and Nonlinear Storage‐Discharge Relationship: Theory and Application T... by Weifei Yang, Changlai Xiao, Xiujuan Liang, Zhang Fang, Dianwu Song

“…The added consideration of the impacts of passive storage and water‐rock interaction significantly increases the reproducibility of streamflow EC and also leads to more similar baseflow and old water separation, which in fact have significant differences due to distinct components they contain. …”
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Transition From Scenario-Based to Outcome-Based Engineering in SE4AI by Niloofar Shadab, Alejandro Salado, Tyler Cody, Peter Beling

“…As intelligent systems become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it has become evident that there is a mismatch between traditional systems engineering (SE) practices and the nature of intelligent systems. …”
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Genetic Diversity and Mutation Frequency Databases in Ethnic Populations: Systematic Review by Shumaila Khan, Mahmood Alam, Iqbal Qasim, Shahnaz Khan, Wahab Khan, Orken Mamyrbayev, Ainur Akhmediyarova, Nurzhan Mukazhanov, Zhibek Alibiyeva

“…The review also addressed standardization and data quality challenges prevalent in current NEMDBs. ResultsThe analysis of 42 NEMDBs revealed significant issues, with 70% (29/42) lacking standardized data formats and 60% (25/42) having notable gaps in the cross-comparison of genetic variations, and 50% (21/42) of the databases contained incomplete or outdated data, limiting their clinical utility. …”
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Reduction of the Electrical Resistance of Grounding Devices by the Use of a Soil Replacement Mixture Based on Graphite and Hydrogel to Stabilize the Electrophysical Parameters of t... by I. A. Pavlovich, S. M. Baraishuk

“…This article discusses the factors that affect the electrical resistance of the current spreading of the grounding device. The issue of the electrophysical parameters of the soil that affect its resistivity and the consideration of such parameters in the design of grounding devices is considered. …”
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Tracking climate adaptation in hospitals: An inventory of structural measures by Louise Elstow, Felipe Rojas Parra, Kristen MacAskill

“…Adaptation plays a critical role in reducing risks from climate change and the need for climate adaptation is increasingly being recognised in national policies. However, evidence of coherent action at sector level is varied and often lacking. …”
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Light-regulated voltage-gated potassium channels for acute interrogation of channel function in neurons and behavior. by Henry H Jerng, Jay M Patel, Tamor A Khan, Benjamin R Arenkiel, Paul J Pfaffinger

“…We also find that an Opto-Kv1 construct containing a dominant-negative pore mutation (Opto-Kv1(V400D)) can be used to down-regulate Kv1 currents in a blue light-dependent manner. …”
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The development of a beneficiation process to remove carbonates from lithium sedimentary claystones by Sabinus Essel Arthur, Emmanuel Atta Mends, Angela Manka Tita, Pengbo Chu

“…These carbonates not only increase acid consumption during leaching but also result in the generation of pure carbon dioxide. …”
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Comparative measurement of short-term fluoride release and inhibition of caries around restoration by ion releasing restorative materials: an in vitro study by Eman T. El-Adl, Maha M. Ebaya, El-Sayed E. Habib, Nadia M. Zaghloul

“…Abstract The main objective of the current study is to compare short-term fluoride release of three ion releasing restorative materials and assess their inhibitory effect on secondary caries. …”
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STUDY ON THE PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT REGARDING THE TEACHING - LEARNING-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY CARRIED OUT ONLINE DURING THE COVID-19... by Ramona Elena ANGHEL, Alina MARCUTA, Cristiana TINDECHE, Mihaela ROSU, Constantin TRAISTARU, Liviu MARCUTA

“…The Faculty of Management and Rural Development is one of the 7 faculties of the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Bucharest and which, through the mission and objective, it has proposed as the university curriculum to increase the quality of the didactic act with the aim of training specialists who can integrate into the current knowledge-based society, specialists who can assume responsibilities, be creative, original, flexible, adaptable, with an analytical thinking, innovative and able to run businesses, so that the motto of the faculty is "Preparing to lead!". …”
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