Mechanical Response of Hot-Mixed Epoxy Asphalt Concrete Steel Deck Pavement Under Thermal and Load by Xuan Xu, Hui Zhang, Lei Cui, Ruilin Luo, Guoqing Li, Min Li, Peiwei Gao

“…In recent years, fatigue cracking in orthotropic steel bridge deck pavements has become a significant concern, so the investigation of the mechanical response of the pavement layer has become a central focus in pavement structure design. This experiment subjected a full-scale specimen to a constant amplitude dynamic load of 60 kN to 300 kN over 2 million cycles. …”
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Barriers to accessing appendectomy in the public sector health system in the Western Cape Province, South Africa by Johnelize Louw, Kathryn M. Chu, Peter S. Nyasulu, Réne English

“…Methods: A qualitative study was conducted through semi-structured in-depth interviews. Study sites comprised four public hospitals. …”
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The Role of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Cognitive Health: From Development to Aging and Neurodegenerative Protection by Julia Adamiuk, Karolina Kopeć, Aleksandra Bartoszek, Agnieszka Marut, Marta Biskup, Jagoda Misiuk, Adriana Skuba, Katarzyna Załuska, Agnieszka Świdniak, Sylwia Nykiel

“…Introduction and Purpose Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), are essential for brain structure and function across all life stages. DHA supports synaptic plasticity, neurogenesis, and neurotransmission, while EPA modulates inflammation and cerebral blood flow. …”
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EU DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS: GLOBAL MEGATRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RETAIL SECTOR by Олена Сергієнко, Світлана Прокопович, Марина Татар, Олександр Білоцерківський, Олександр Чернов, Олександр Кизлюк

“…The study underscores the necessity of aligning demographic data with emerging retail innovations to foster economic adaptability in an evolving global landscape. …”
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Beyond the storms: Exploring predictors of posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth among survivors of hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico by Marie-Claire Meadows, Noelle Serino, Dahianira M. Camacho-Monclova, Kaumudi Joshipura, Sarah R. Lowe

“…This analysis focused on 484 individuals who completed structured interviews 20 to 34 months after the hurricanes. …”
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Comparative study of topical 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy and surgery in treating vaginal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions following hysterectomy by Bingjie Wang, Chunyan Zhang, Yuehui Su, Shuyu Yuan, Mengjiao Zhou, Mengzhuo Zhang, Yingying Zhou, Lili Cao, Mengzhen Zhang, Ting Zhang

“…In women treated with ALA-PDT, there was no vaginal bleeding or harmful effects on the organizational structure or functions compared to the surgery group. …”
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Developing a framework for medical student feedback literacy using a triangulated thematic analysis by Mohamad Nabil Mohd Noor, Jessica Grace Cockburn, Chan Choong Foong, Chiann Ni Thiam, Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz, Tiiu Sildva, Galvin Sim Siang Lin, Jamuna Vadivelu

“…A comprehensive framework that addresses diverse feedback sources, dynamic environments, and the prioritisation of patient safety can guide the development of feedback literacy in medical students.Materials and Methods The present study explored and triangulated stakeholder perspectives (medical students, medical educators and patients) on medical student feedback literacy through semi-structured interviews. This information was then used to develop a feedback literacy framework. …”
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ST-YOLO: a deep learning based intelligent identification model for salt tolerance of wild rice seedlings by Qiong Yao, Qiong Yao, Pan Pan, Pan Pan, Xiaoming Zheng, Xiaoming Zheng, Guomin Zhou, Guomin Zhou, Guomin Zhou, Jianhua Zhang, Jianhua Zhang

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SAM2Former: Segment Anything Model 2 Assisting UNet-Like Transformer for Remote Sensing Image Semantic Segmentation by Xuewen Li, Xiaomin Tian, Zihong Wang, Feng Zhang, Yanting Zhang, Na Yang, Chuanzhao Tian

“…The SAM2Former is a dual-encoder and single-decoder structure composed of the efficient ResNet18 and SAM2’s Image Encoder as dual encoders, with Transformer as the decoder. …”
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Key Competencies of Built Environment Professionals for Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions in the Ghanaian Construction Industry by Kofi Agyekum, Kezia Nana Yaa Serwaa Sackey, Felix Esahe Addoh, Hayford Pittri, John Sosu, Frederick Owusu Danso

“…A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire survey to examine the opinions of 125 professionals, including architects, engineers, and construction managers. …”
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Vericiguat improves cardiac remodelling and function in rats with doxorubicin‐induced cardiomyopathy by Wen Chen, Ying Wu, Wei Li, Meiyan Song, Kaizu Xu, Meifang Wu, Liming Lin

“…In this study, we investigated the effects of vericiguat on cardiac structure and function in rats with DIC as well as their potential mechanisms of action. …”
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Insights into medication adherence among HIV-positive patients: the integrated change model by Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh, Fatemeh Rahimi, Behrooz Hamzeh, Feizollah Mansouri, Nastaran Shoukohi, Farzad Jalilian

“…Methods This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study involved 262 HIV-positive individuals from the Behavioral Diseases Counseling Centers (BDCCs) of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in 2021. Data were collected through structured interviews using a questionnaire based on the I-Change Model, with 255 completed responses analyzed using SPSS-16. …”
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Hedgehog inhibitor in the treatment of basal cell skin cancer: case report by Sh. I. Musin, N. А. Sharafutdinova, A. V. Sultanbaev, S. V. Osokin, B. A. Ibragimov, K. V. Menshikov, R. T. Ayupov

“…Background. In the structure of malignant neoplasms, basal cell skin cancer (BCC) occupies a leading position. …”
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Translation and validation of the Arabic body image-acceptance and action Questionnaire-5 (BI-AAQ-5) for adults by Simona Abou Tayeh, Rabih Hallit, Diana Malaeb, Kamel Jebreen, Fouad Sakr, Mariam Dabbous, Souheil Hallit, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Sahar Obeid

“…The fit indices of originally proposed one-factor structure of the scale indicated that the measurement model fits the data well. …”
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Research on mechanism and application of compound roof cutting and pressure relief control in thick sandstone roof mining roadways by Hainan Gao, Shankun Zhao, Yue Shi, Yunpeng Li, Kun Lv, Qiang Fu, Guanghui He, Weiguang Ren, Zhibin Zhou, Lei Chen, Haonan Li

“…Building upon this principle, the composite roof cutting and pressure-relief method was further formulated, accompanied by the development of a theoretical roof structure model elucidating its control mechanism. …”
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Exploring optimal combinations of multi-frequency polarimetric SAR observations to estimate forest above-ground biomass by Yongjie Ji, Fuxiang Zhang, Wangfei Zhang, Lei Zhao, Kunpeng Xu, Jianmin Shi, Guoran Huang, Qian Jing, Lu Wang, Feifei Yang

“…The penetration capability of electromagnetic wave signal into forest increases with increasing wavelength. SAR data at each frequency senses different components of forest structure. …”
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Cyber-Physical Emulation and Threat Scenario Simulation for Enhanced Microgrid Resilience by Khandaker Akramul Haque, Mohamed Massaoudi, Leen Al Homoud, Katherine R. Davis, Mahmoud Kabalan, Hassan Salamy

“…Additionally, the Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3) is leveraged to collect data in the form of DNP3 objects, enabling effective monitoring and control within this threat simulation. …”
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Observation of factors associated with visceral swallowing pattern in 2–6 year old children: A cross-sectional study by Babak Sayahpour, Magda-Anastasia Mylonas-Helbing, Nicolas Plein, Stefan Kopp, Sara Eslami, Sarah Bühling

“…Material and method: A total of 219 children (102 boys and 117 girls) were evaluated using a combination of a questionnaire and a structured clinical examination by one pediatric specialist dentist. …”
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Improving Clinical Pharmacist Performance in Oncology Care Through Education on Pharmaceutical Care Plans Documentation: A Pre-post Interventional Study by Tasbiha Ali, Adeel Siddiqui, Omar Akhlaq Bhutta, Saba Mazhar, Aleeshba Usman, Irfan Raza, Nabin Pathak, Sunil Shrestha

“…The study demonstrates that structured educational interventions significantly enhance the clinical pharmacists’ documentation of PCPs. …”
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A UK-wide survey of community forensic services for adults with intellectual disability and/or autism by Iain McKinnon, Ellen Whitehouse, Melissa Harris, Vlad Ciausu, Jane McCarthy, Rory Sheehan

“…Questions covered the availability, structure and activities of specialist community forensic services. …”
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