Influence of the colloidal-chemical state of chromium ions on the morphology and phase composition of its oxide forms by B. M. Nemenenok, A. R Tsyganov, A. S. Panasyugin, I. A. Pankovets, N. P. Masherova, N. D. Pavlovsky, I. L. Kulinich

“…In recent years, issues related to chemical pollution of the biosphere have become increasingly urgent. A significant volume of various types of waste, particularly galvanic sludge, is being generated, containing heavy metal compounds such as Pb, Zn, Cu, Ni, Cr, Cd, and Sn.The rapid expansion of industrial production has led to a substantial increase in waste generation, with galvanic sludge being a major contributor to environmental pollution. …”
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Atrial Cardiomyopathy in Atrial Fibrillation: A Multimodal Diagnostic Framework by Paschalis Karakasis, Panayotis K. Vlachakis, Panagiotis Theofilis, Nikolaos Ktenopoulos, Dimitrios Patoulias, Barbara Fyntanidou, Antonios P. Antoniadis, Nikolaos Fragakis

“…This review synthesizes current diagnostic strategies for AtCM within the context of AF, emphasizing a multimodal approach. …”
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Density matrix emulation of quantum recurrent neural networks for multivariate time series prediction by J D Viqueira, D Faílde, M M Juane, A Gómez, D Mera

“…However, the effective implementation of some QRNN models is limited by the need for mid-circuit measurements. Those increase the requirements for quantum hardware, which in the current noisy intermediate-scale quantum era does not allow reliable computations. …”
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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

“…The research focuses on a real-world case study, comparing the company’s current operational scenario with an optimized scenario generated through a PDP-TW model adapted from the literature. …”
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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

“…Objective: This review aims to summarize and critically analyze the current evidence on the biological effects, therapeutic potential, and translational challenges of plant-derived antioxidants in the prevention and management of T2DM. …”
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A Transdisciplinary Framework to Bridge Science–Policy–Development Gaps in Global Land Management Initiatives by Nigussie Haregeweyn, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Pasquale Borrelli, Panos Panagos, Ermias Aynekulu, Takeshi Abe, Peri Pablo, Simon West

“…Over 190 countries (81%) were found to be currently facing moderate or high risk of increased soil erosion from two or more erosion processes, and 182 countries (77%) were found to have a SPDI level that was lower than their soil erosion risk implying the urgent need for a transdisciplinary framework that supports the implementation of future soil erosion research and development projects. …”
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Effects of wetting events on mass timber surface microbial communities and VOC emissions: implications for building operation and occupant well-being by Gwynne Á. Mhuireach, Susan Collins, Leslie Dietz, Patrick Finn Horve, Aurélie Laguerre, Dale Northcutt, Jason Stenson, Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg, Elliott Gall, Mark Fretz

“…IntroductionHumans have used wood as a construction material throughout history. Currently, mass timber products, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT), are becoming more popular as a structural material, since they are renewable and have a lower carbon footprint than concrete or steel. …”
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Nanostructured Strategies for Melanoma Treatment—Part I: Design and Optimization of Curcumin-Loaded Micelles for Enhanced Anticancer Activity by Valentina Paganini, Andrea Cesari, Silvia Tampucci, Patrizia Chetoni, Susi Burgalassi, Michele Lai, Giulia Sciandrone, Silvia Pizzimenti, Fabio Bellina, Daniela Monti

“…Additionally, free curcumin induced a 30% increase in cytoplasmic area, indicating necrosis, whereas TPGS30ELP15 decreased the cytoplasmic area by 20%, suggesting apoptosis. …”
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Commonly prescribed medications and risk of pneumonia and all-cause mortality in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a UK population-based cohort study by Ann D. Morgan, Georgie M. Massen, Hannah R. Whittaker, Iain Stewart, Gisli Jenkins, Peter M. George, Jennifer K. Quint

“…We also observed a small increased risk for all-cause mortality in the “regular ICS user” group compared with the “non-user” control group (HRadj = 1.19, 1.06–1.33). …”
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Evaluating the impact of floating spheres on evaporation reduction and water salinity control in reservoirs by Guo-chen Hao, Ke-Bin Shi, Ke-wu Han

“…Studies suggest that reducing water evaporation over extended periods can effectively lower the salt concentration in the water. Currently, there is limited research on salt migration in reservoir water when covered with anti-evaporation materials. …”
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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

“…MambaConvT outperforms the current major classification models, according to a robust performance evaluation conducted on four public and two protected datasets. …”
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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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E-Mental Health Interventions in Inpatient Care: Scoping Review by Alexander Diel, Isabel Carolin Schröter, Anita Robitzsch, Christoph Jansen, Martin Teufel, Alexander Bäuerle

“…ResultsResearch on digital interventions in the context of inpatient mental health care has been increasing over the years. …”
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Exploring Human-centered AI Literacy Education: Interpretation and Insights from UNESCO's AI Competency Framework for Teachers and Students by Dan WU, Xinjue SUN

“…In particular, this study explores the policy context in which these frameworks were developed and examines how global educational goals and technological advances have influenced the articulation of AI competencies. …”
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A randomized controlled trial for evaluating the effects of an online mindfulness-based intervention for parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a study... by Zoe Jiwen Zhang, Herman Hay Ming Lo, Susan M. Bögels, Rebecca Y. M. Cheung, Elsa Ngar-sze Lau, Eric Kam-pui Lee, Siu-Man Ng, Alma Au, Wing Tung Yeung

“…Mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) has been evaluated for its benefits in improving family functioning and has been increasingly applied within the context of a family environment. …”
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Analysis and Recommendation of Outdoor Activities for Smart City Users Based on Real-Time Contextual Data by S. R. Mani Sekhar, D. M. Mushtaq Ahmed, G. M. Siddesh

“…The framework begins by collecting and processing diverse datasets from sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and other urban sources to create a comprehensive understanding of the current city context. Deep learning models, such as recurrent neural networks (RNNs) and convolutional neural networks (CNNs), are employed to analyze this data and predict real-time contextual information, including weather conditions, traffic patterns, and social events. …”
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