Observation and Analysis of Deformation Control Performance of Hydraulic Servo Steel Support for a Soft Soil Pit—A Case Study of a Pit Project in Hangzhou by Chao Wang, Gang Lin, Hongliang Yao, Haibin Ding, Xiaolin Tang, Zhaorui Lin, Xuepeng Wang

“…This study analyzed the monitoring data related to the <i>δ</i>_D, the deformation of the soil outside the foundation pit, and the changes in the axial force of the internal supports in a deep foundation pit located in Hangzhou City, China. …”
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Design, simulation, and experimental evaluation of an agrivoltaic greenhouse in Turkey by Özal Emre Özdemir, Tamara Bretzel, Leonhard Gfüllner, Shiva Gorjian, Yasar Katircioglu, Berkay Dur, Max Trommsdorff

“…Despite significant research, gaps remain concerning the practical integration of bifacial photovoltaic (PV) systems into greenhouse structures, particularly regarding detailed pre-design simulations combined with experimental validation under Mediterranean climatic conditions. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Stunting Among Children 0-59 Months in Rubirizi District-A Cross Sectional Study by Mubangizi Kizito, Noel Kansiime, Calvin Cherop, Fred Bagenda

“…Simple random sampling was used to select villages and caregivers. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. …”
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Fishers' interactions with endangered “rhinorays” in Karimunjawa National Park, and factors influencing willingness to engage in pro‐conservation behavior by Faqih Akbar Alghozali, Ashma Hanifah, Muhammad Wiralaga Dwi Gustianto, Maula Nadia, Taufiq Qur'rohman, Kinanti Amalia Niloperbowo, Diah P. Suyanto, Muhammad Ichsan, Andhika Prasetyo, Mahardika Rizqi Himawan, Hollie Booth

“…As such, it is important to understand the social and ecological dimensions of risk to rhinorays to identify feasible conservation interventions. We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 162 small‐scale fishers in Karimunjawa National Park (KJNP), Indonesia. …”
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Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months Seeking Medical Care at Kyegegwa Hospital, Kyegegwa District, Uganda by Proscovia Nakabuusu, Bridget Taremwa, Mubangizi Kizito, Noel Kansiime, Fred Bagenda, Calvin Cherop, Rashid Mugabe

“…Qualitative and quantitative data was analysed using Nvivo and STATA respectively following export from Excel. …”
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Development and usability testing of a preliminary web-based application for the clinical implementation of blood flow restriction: a mixed methods pilot study by Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Isaac J. Wedig, Erich J. Petushek, Erich J. Petushek, John J. Durocher, John McDaniel, Steven J. Elmer

“…Afterward, perceived usability was assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and semi-structured interviews analyzed through thematic analysis.ResultsAll task scenarios were successfully completed in an average time of 2.3 ± 1.2 min. …”
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Sex Estimation Through Orbital Measurements: A Machine Learning Approach for Forensic Science by George Triantafyllou, George G. Botis, Maria Piagkou, Konstantinos Papanastasiou, George Tsakotos, Ioannis Paschopoulos, George K. Matsopoulos, Stavroula Papadodima

“…Several anatomical structures of the human body have been used for this process. …”
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Aging assessment of silicone rubber materials under corona discharge accompanied by humidity and UV radiation by Mahmood Atif, Muneeb Ahmed, Saeed Usman, Alam Shahid, Al-Ammar Essam A., Kang Jee-Hyun, Zoubi Wail Al, Choi Dongwhi

“…Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed deep cracks and block-like structures on their surfaces. Similarly, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis indicated the signs of surface oxidation of the aged samples. …”
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The smart senior care demand in China in the context of active ageing: a qualitative study with multiple perspectives by Qiyuan Huang, Fang Liu, Song Ge, Shuang Teng, Xiang Wu, Xiao Zhang, Zhe Qu, Ying Li, Aming Wang, Mei Li, Xianping Tang, Xianping Tang

“…This study aimed to explore the needs and expectations of relevant stakeholders of smart senior care in China in the context of active aging.MethodsThis is a qualitative descriptive study, in which 21 semi-structured interviews were conducted between October 2021 and March 2022. …”
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The analysis of MMP2, MMP3 and MMP9 matrix metalloproteinases genes polymorphism among Russian Caucasian patients with primary open-angle glaucoma by A.V. Shevchenko, V.F. Prokof’ev, V.I. Konenkov, O.V. Ermakova, A.N. Trunov

“…The significant role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the remodeling of eye structures during the development of glaucoma is widely discussed in the scientific literature. …”
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Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

“…Methods: This study employs qualitative methods, including 21 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a Delphi consensus process, to explore stakeholder perspectives on Kenya's journey to a net-zero healthcare system. …”
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Cognitive symptoms in schizophrenia: an analysis of awareness, assessment, and management practices among psychiatrists and primary care physicians by Luis Agüera-Ortiz, Luis Agüera-Ortiz, Enric Aragonés, Enric Aragonés, Bárbara Buch-Vicente, Bárbara Buch-Vicente, Juan Manuel Mendive, Mercedes Peña, Eduard Vieta

“…In addition, further qualitative data were collected through individual semi-structured telephone interviews. …”
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Exploring the Relationship Between Excessive Social Media Use and Eating Disorders Among Young Adults: Evidence From a Bangladesh‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study by Trisha Mallick, Md. Hasan Al Banna, Tasnim Rahman Disu, Shammy Akter, Tareq Mahmud, Tasnima Akhter Tasin, Nargees Akter, Md. Saiful Alam, Md. Nazmul Hassan

“…Methods We conducted an online‐based cross‐sectional study among 550 young adults aged 18 to 27 in Bangladesh. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain the survey data. …”
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Wind speed forecasting approach using conformal prediction and feature importance selection by Cesar Vinicius Zuege, Stefano Frizzo Stefenon, Cristina Keiko Yamaguchi, Viviana Cocco Mariani, Gabriel Villarrubia Gonzalez, Leandro dos Santos Coelho

“…Furthermore, a Bayesian Optimization with Tree-structured Parzen Estimators (BO-TPE) will be used to tune the hyperparameters of the models. …”
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Peer support and online cognitive behavioural therapy for substance use concerns: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Allison Crawford, Claire de Oliveira, Glyn Davies, Lena C Quilty, Gord Garner, Elizaveta Klekovkina, Jeffrey D Wardell, Sarah Elison-Davies, Michael Corman, Jeffrey Alfonsi, John Weekes

“…Results will help to optimise the effectiveness of structured online substance use interventions provided as an adjunct to standard care in hospital-based treatment programmes. …”
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An Overview of Treatment in Pediatric Bladder-bowel Dysfunction: A Single-Center Experience by Mahli Batuhan Özdoğar, Ömer Ergin, Hasan Turan, Özgür Özdemir Şimşek, Özgür Olukman

“…Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, treatment responses, and outcomes of pediatric patients diagnosed with bladder-bowel dysfunction, highlighting a structured management approach including urotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and rehabilitation techniques. …”
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Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic: opportunities and challenges to leverage investments in HIV, tuberculosis and malaria for pandemic preparedness and response by Abu Abdul-Quader, Jinkou Zhao, Laurence Slutsker, Kevin M De Cock, Anthony Mounts, Deanna Tollefson, Naisa Rahman, Meng-Yu Chen, Yannick Kamga, Samuel Ngobua, David Lowrance, Joseph S Bresee, Arunmozhi Balajee

“…This manuscript systematically documents how these programmes were used in response to understand both the barriers and facilitators encountered in the process.Methods From March through August 2023, we conducted 72 structured interviews with staff in 13 countries who played central roles in the response. …”
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New approach of PV and thermal modeling to develop feasible cooling solutions for PV in buildings by Cornago Iñaki, Ezquer Mikel, Sorbet Francisco Javier, Kalms Alicia, Diarce Gonzalo, Irulegi Olatz, Zaversky Fritz

“…This work presents a straightforward Building Applied PhotoVoltaic-Thermal element, characterized by its ease of implementation, utilizing conventional photovoltaic modules and standard supporting structures to form a narrow air ventilation channel with the roof of the building. …”
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Impact of gas flaring on acute respiratory distress among pregnant women and newborn babies in Delta State Central Senatorial District, Nigeria by Omatseye Alero Akuirene, John Esimaje Moyegbone, Charity Omoikhekpen Chukumah, Mercy Ebiyemi Kalaroo, Josiah Obaghwerhievwo Adjene, Emmanuel Agbonomhen Agege, Joseph Onyedenyifa Odoko, Ezekiel Uba Nwose

“…Data were statistically analysed with the use of SPSS. …”
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MDNN-DTA: a multimodal deep neural network for drug-target affinity prediction by Xu Gao, Xu Gao, Mengfan Yan, Mengfan Yan, Chengwei Zhang, Chengwei Zhang, Gang Wu, Gang Wu, Jiandong Shang, Jiandong Shang, Congxiang Zhang, Congxiang Zhang, Kecheng Yang, Kecheng Yang

“…One notable strength of our method is its ability to accurately predict DTA directly from the sequences of the target proteins, obviating the need for protein 3D structures, which are frequently unavailable in drug discovery. …”
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