Analytical simulation of meander morphology from equilibrium to long-term evolution: Impacts of channel geometry and vegetation-induced coarsening by Yanjie Sun, Xiaolong Song, Zhi Li, Haijue Xu, Yuchuan Bai

“…This research advances understanding of the multifaceted nature of meandering river systems and offers practical tools for informed decision-making in river engineering and environmental management, particularly in the context of climate change and increasing anthropogenic pressures on fluvial ecosystems.…”
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An Agent-Based Simulation and Optimization Approach for Sustainable Urban Logistics: A Case Study in Lisbon by Renan Paula Ramos Moreno, Rui Borges Lopes, Ana Luísa Ramos, José Vasconcelos Ferreira, Diogo Correia, Igor Eduardo Santos de Melo

“…This study examines the PDP-TW in an urban logistics context using an integrated approach that combines an agent-based simulation model and an optimization model. …”
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Natural Hydrogen in Uruguay: Catalog of H₂-Generating Rocks, Prospective Exploration Areas, and Potential Systems by Marcos Sequeira, Ethel Morales, Isabelle Moretti, Gerardo Veroslavsky, Facundo Plenc, Roberto d’Avila, Hector de Santa Ana

“…However, its current production remains largely dependent on carbon-emitting sources. …”
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A systematic review on environmentally friendly hydrogen production methods: comparative analysis of reactor technologies for optimal efficiency and sustainability by Aisha Hamid, Raja Razuan Raja Deris, Siti Nur Amira Shaffee, Taufiq Yap Yun Hin, Divine Senanu Ametefe, Mohd Lokman Ibrahim

“…The transition to a hydrogen-based energy system is increasingly viewed as vital for achieving global sustainability and decarbonization goals. …”
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Functional and Therapeutic Roles of Plant-Derived Antioxidants in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Considerations for Special Populations by Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Alexandra Martín-Rodríguez, Ana Isabel Beltrán-Velasco, Alejandro Rubio-Zarapuz, Ismael Martínez-Guardado, Roberto Valcárcel-Martín, José Francisco Tornero-Aguilera

“…Emphasis was placed on mechanistic studies, clinical trials, bioavailability data, and advances in formulation technologies related to antioxidant compounds in the context of T2DM. Results: Plant antioxidants exert beneficial effects by modulating oxidative stress, reducing systemic inflammation, and improving insulin signaling pathways. …”
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Towards the Integration of Additive Manufacturing for Freeform Steel and Glass Façade Construction by Lia Tramontini

“…Following this, a literature review on the use of AM in façades is used to understand the extent to which AM technology has already been explored in this context. Chapters 4 and 5 explore the design and development of two key components, namely a structural node and gasket node, respectively. …”
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“Hold the retractor, that’s it?” – A retrospective longitudinal evaluation-study of the surgical and the elective tertial in the practical year by Junga, Anna, Görlich, Dennis, Scherzer, Sönke, Schwarz, Meike, Schulze, Henriette, Marschall, Bernhard, Becker, Jan Carl

“…Introduction: In the context of the shortage of physicians, the practical year is an important component in the acquisition of future medical talent. …”
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear Detection Using Hybrid CNN Transformer by Suthir Sriram, Deependra K. Singh, D. V. Sairam, Nivethitha Vijayaraj, Thangavel Murugan

“…For instance, CNNs have a tendency of extracting local features, hence have problems in understanding global context but on the other hand, transformers excel in understanding global information even if it implies losing some details in localization. …”
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Sectoral investments to achieve water, energy and land SDG under climate change uncertainty by Adriano Vinca, Muhammad Awais, Edward Byers, Volker Krey, Keywan Riahi

“…Developing countries in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa will need to increase their spending by 10%–30%, compared to current trends, to meet their SDGs for water. …”
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Sustainable analysis of COVID-19 Co-packaged paxlovid: exploring advanced sampling techniques and multivariate processing tools by Shymaa S. Soliman, Nisreen F Abo- Talib, Mohamed R. Elghobashy, Mona A. Abdel Rahman

“…Consistent with sustainability and eco-friendly goals, the current study pioneers the usage of green–blue-white alternatives to conventional analytical methods. …”
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Impact of computed tomography parameters on radiation dose in chest imaging: a comparative study between tomographs by Warley Ferreira Felix, Adriana de Souza Medeiros Batista, Arno Heeren de Oliveira, Marcos Eugênio Silva Abrantes

“…Due to the declaration of the Covid-19 pandemic by the World Health Organization in 2020, there was a significant increase in imaging exams to evaluate lung problems, these being the organs most affected by the disease. …”
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Latest trends on interplay of autophagy, adipose tissue, and gut microbiota in obesity-related metabolic disorders by Claudette Butoyi, Muhammad Asad Iqbal, Isaac Duah Boateng

“…Purpose of review: This review aims to synthesize current research on the intricate relationships among visceral obesity (VO), autophagy (Atg), gut microbiota, and adipose tissue dysfunction, all of which contribute significantly to insulin resistance (IR) and associated metabolic disorders. …”
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Longitudinal analysis of local government spending on adult social care and carers’ subjective well-being in England by Yanan Zhang, Matthew R Bennett, Sue Yeandle

“…Objectives Reform of England’s social care system is repeatedly discussed in the context of increasing demand, rising costs and austere policies that have decreased service provision. …”
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Lysozyme functionalized zinc-oxide nanoparticles: Synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial assessment against Staphylococcus aureus with futuristic application in wastewater... by Suneeti Singh, Pavni Rekhi, Jewel Mary Saju

“…Since nanoparticle-based biosensors have a higher sensitivity for detecting bacteria than conventional detection techniques, they have become increasingly prevalent. In this context, the current study reports zinc oxide nanoparticles functionalized with lysozyme (ZnO@LY NPs) via a modified oxidation-reduction mechanism, followed by an assessment of their antibacterial activity. …”
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Nomophobia, phubbing, and deficient sleep patterns in college students by Margit Julia Guerra Ayala, Olga María Alegre de la Rosa, Maria Amparo del Pilar Chambi Catacora, Elizabeth Vargas Onofre, Edith Cari Checa, Débora Díaz Flores

“…In the current context, excessive mobile device use has led to new issues, such as nomophobia—an irrational fear of being without a mobile phone—and phubbing, which involves ignoring nearby people in favor of using one’s phone. …”
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Molecular mechanisms and potential implications of ferroptosis, cuproptosis, and disulfidptosis in septic lung injury by Jiaxin Li, Han Liu, Zhitao Shan, Kezhuo Zhong, Qun Liang, Qun Liang

“…This review provides an extensive discussion of these RCD pathways within the context of sepsis-induced lung injury. We begin by summarizing the current state of knowledge in septic lung injury, emphasizing inflammatory, immunological, and oxidative stress mechanisms. …”
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Value foundations of experiencing stress and adaptation of students: Cross-cultural study by E. I. Koltunov, V. G. Gryazeva-Dobshinskaya, Ya. A. Dmitrieva, N. V. Markina, J. Zhi, E. S. Naboichenko

“…Present work is dedicated to an urgent problem that has emerged as a result of a global trend – an increase in the number of young people moving to other countries in search for a higher education, which often leads to stress during the process of cultural adaptation.In the current research, the authors conducted a comparative analysis of the normative and individual values of students from China and Russia, studying at the Russian university. …”
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Mapping evidence of spinal manipulation therapy for headaches in South Africa: a scoping review of grey literature by Keseri Padayachy, Ismail Fatima, Morris Kahere, Alister du Rose, Katherine A. Pohlman

“…Abstract Objective Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) has been demonstrated to be an effective management approach for primary headaches; however, current literature often excludes data from South Africa (SA). …”
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A GIS-based multicriteria decision support system for natural gas distribution planning by Carolina Lino Martins, João Batista Sarmento dos Santos-Neto, Eduarda Asfora Frej, Lucas Borges Leal da Silva, Adiel Teixeira de Almeida

“…Abstract In the current era of energy transition, the emergence of new technologies and increasing energy demand have led to significant changes in the energy sector. …”
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Cost-utility of aripiprazole once-monthly versus paliperidone palmitate once-monthly injectable for schizophrenia in China. by Yiping An, Gang Fang, Zhipeng Pi, Yumeng Zhang, Wei Li, Jinxi Ding

“…To assess its cost-effectiveness in the context of potential price negotiations with China Healthcare Security Administration (CHS) for inclusion in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL), we simulated a 40% price reduction (US$257.619). …”
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