Silver Nanoparticles Alter the Diazotrophic Community Structure and Co-Occurrence Patterns in Maize Rhizosphere by Hui Chen, Siyao Li, Chengheng Fan, Jiling Cao

“…These findings provide empirical evidence of AgNPs’ ecological impacts on soil microbial functions.…”
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Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life in cardiovascular patients by Estrella García-Sánchez, Mirian Santamaría-Peláez, Jerónimo J. González-Bernal, Josefa González-Santos, María Azucena Sedano García, Inmaculada De Juana Velasco, Jesús Sánchez Hernández, Héctor García Pardo, Jessica Fernández-Solana

“…Baseline anxiety and depression levels influenced changes in specific health-related quality of life dimensions, such as social functioning and role limitations due to physical health (p < 0.05). …”
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Wetland restoration, household income, and livelihood structure of farmers by Ji Feng, Yali Wen, Huiyuan Zhang, Wei Duan, Haiguang Hao

“…BackgroundWetland restoration is an important measure for restoring wetland ecosystems and their ecological benefits, with the goal of restoring their ecological functions and resources. However, wetland restoration affects farmers' incomes and livelihoods. …”
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MvfR Shapes <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Interactions in Polymicrobial Contexts: Implications for Targeted Quorum-Sensing Inhibition by Kelsey M. Wheeler, Myung Whan Oh, Julianna Fusco, Aishlinn Mershon, Erin Kim, Antonia De Oliveira, Laurence G. Rahme

“…Using a collection of <i>P. aeruginosa</i> QS mutants of the three major systems, LasR/LasI, MvfR/PqsABCDE, and RhlR/RhlI, and mutants of several QS-regulated functions, we reveal that MvfR and, to a lesser extent, LasR and RhlR, control competition between <i>P. aeruginosa</i> and other microbes, possibly through their positive impact on pyoverdine, pyochelin, and phenazine genes. …”
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Research on Multi-objective Shielding Intelligent Optimization Method Based on Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm NSGA-Ⅲ by WANG Mengqi, ZHENG Zheng, MEI Qiliang, PENG Chao, GAO Jing, ZHOU Yan

“…This study is dedicated to exploring an advanced intelligent multi-objective shielding optimization method based on the third generation non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-Ⅲ). The program’s functionality was tested and validated to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of shielding design for spent fuel transport ship. …”

Intensive and standard group-based treatment for persons with social communication difficulties after an acquired brain injury: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Jan Stubberud, Silje Merethe Hansen, Marianne Hjertstedt, Melanie Kirmess

“…Secondary outcome measures include the Profile of Pragmatic Impairment in Communication, a test of emotion recognition, the Goal Attainment Scale and questionnaires addressing social, emotional and cognitive functions, self-efficacy and quality of life.Ethics and dissemination Results will be communicated through international, peer-reviewed and popular science journals and presentations at scientific conferences. …”
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A hybrid encryption framework leveraging quantum and classical cryptography for secure transmission of medical images in IoT-based telemedicine networks by Arslan Shafique, Syed Ali Atif Naqvi, Ali Raza, Masoud Ghalaii, Panagiotis Papanastasiou, Julie McCann, Qammer H. Abbasi, Muhammad Ali Imran

“…After the confusion phase, a combination of affine transformations with non-linear functions, Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) with complex modulation, Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) with random phase modulation, bilinear transformation, and nonlinear polynomial mapping are employed to create diffusion in the scrambled components. …”
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Elevated catalase expression in a fungal pathogen is a double-edged sword of iron. by Arnab Pradhan, Arnab Pradhan, Carmen Herrero-de-Dios, Rodrigo Belmonte, Susan Budge, Angela Lopez Garcia, Aljona Kolmogorova, Keunsook K Lee, Brennan D Martin, Antonio Ribeiro, Attila Bebes, Raif Yuecel, Neil A R Gow, Carol A Munro, Donna M MacCallum, Janet Quinn, Alistair J P Brown

“…Also high basal catalase levels induce key iron assimilatory functions (CFL5, FET3, FRP1, FTR1). We conclude that while high basal catalase levels enhance peroxide stress resistance, they place pressure on iron homeostasis through an elevated cellular demand for iron, thereby reducing the fitness of C. albicans in iron-limiting tissues within the host.…”
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Virtual tour for a municipal theater: The technology of creation by Svetlana V. Suprun, Tat'yana A. Tkachenko

“…The presence of a virtual tour determines the new communicative functions of the theater, its interaction with various audiences, and allows you to create an atmosphere of special hospitality. …”
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A Method for Predicting Coal-Mine Methane Outburst Volumes and Detecting Anomalies Based on a Fusion Model of Second-Order Decomposition and ETO-TSMixer by Qiangyu Zheng, Cunmiao Li, Bo Yang, Zhenguo Yan, Zhixin Qin

“…Second, a CEEMDAN-Kmeans-VMD secondary decomposition strategy is adopted to integrate intrinsic mode functions (IMFs) using K-means clustering. Variational mode decomposition (VMD) parameters are optimized via a novel exponential triangular optimization (ETO) algorithm to extract multi-scale features. …”
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Enhanced Dung Beetle Optimizer-Optimized KELM for Pile Bearing Capacity Prediction by Bohang Chen, Mingwei Hai, Gaojian Di, Bin Zhou, Qi Zhang, Miao Wang, Yanxiu Guo

“…A detailed introduction of the multi-strategy improved beetle optimization algorithm (IDBO) is provided, with its superior performance validated through 23 benchmark functions. Furthermore, the Wilcoxon rank sum test was employed to statistically assess the experimental outcomes, confirming the IDBO algorithm’s superiority over other prevalent metaheuristic algorithms. …”
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Cognitive Agent-Based Modeling to Optimize Complex Project Management Under Uncertainty by Liliana M. Pantoja-Rojas, Marco A. Alzate-Monroy, Vactor H. Medina-Garcaa, Luis G. Moreno-Sandoval

“…Methodologically, the model integrates mechanisms for distributing tasks, rules for agent assignment, adjustable collaboration ranges, and decision-making based on utility functions. Cognitive aspects are addressed through decentralized decision processes and adaptive behaviors that evolve during the simulation. …”
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First Experience of Combined Treatment of Corneal and Graft Ulcers in Preschool Children Using Local Ultraviolet Crosslinking (Clinical Cases) by A. V. Pleskova, L. A. Katargina, E. N. Iomdina, I. R. Mamakaeva, A. Yu. Panova

“…Combined treatment of corneal and graft ulcers in children (local UVA CL together with TAM) demonstrated high therapeutic efficacy, ensured stable corneal epithelialization in a short time and improved visual functions at the end of the inflammatory process. This method can significantly expand the possibilities of treating ulcerative lesions of the cornea and graft in preschool children.…”
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Health-related quality of life in postcardiac interventional catheterization patients with congenital heart disease: a mixed-methods study protocol from Pakistan by Laila Akbar Ladak, Fatima Ali, Babar Hasan, Asra Abeer Usmani, Hussain Ahmed Raza, Marium Tariq Siddiqui

“…PedsQL 4.0 Generic Core Scales, PedsQL Cognitive Functioning Scale and PedsQL 3.0 Cardiac Module will be used. …”
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Relapse and associated factors among psychiatric patients in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Belete Birhan, Gidey Rtbey, Kelemu Abebe Gelaw

“…This phenomenon can adversely affect the prognosis of the disorder, the functionality of individuals, and may even increase the overall costs of treatment. …”
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A Comparative Study of N-Acetyl Cysteine, Rosuvastatin, and Vitamin E in the Management of Patients with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Amr Y. Zakaria, Rehab Badawi, Hasnaa Osama, Mona A. Abdelrahman, Asmaa M. El-Kalaawy

“…FibroScan^® examination of liver tissue and fibrosis scores, along with tests for liver aminotransferases, lipid profile, glycemic parameters, and renal and hepatic functions, were assessed before and after six months of treatment. …”
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A Qualitative Evaluation of the Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadian Public Safety Personnel Health and Wellbeing by Alyssa Smith, Paula M. Di Nota, Rosemary Ricciardelli, Gregory S. Anderson

“…While public safety research typically focuses on the impact of operational stressors on PSP functioning and wellbeing, relatively less is known about the types and impacts of organizational stressors and how all these affect social wellbeing during the pandemic. …”
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Stimulating innovative learning practices with tech: artefacts influence learners’ actions by Shubashini Velu, Ishraat Saira Wahid, Kayalvily Tabianan

“…The literature indicates a lack of equilibrium between the functions of artefacts, actions, and pedagogy in the ever-changing technology-enhanced learning environment. …”
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Impact of early β-blocker use on the incidence of sepsis and clinical outcomes following cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort study by Chen Yin, Chengjian Guan, Qianli Ma, Shaotong Zhang, Qian Chen, Bing Xiao

“…Kaplan-Meier survival curves and log-rank tests compared survival between groups. Sensitivity analyses using Fine-Gray competing risk models and cumulative incidence functions were performed. …”
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Strength Deterioration Pattern and Stability Evaluation of Open−Pit Mine Slopes in Cold Regions Under Freeze–Thaw Cycles by Penghai Zhang, Ning Gao, Wanni Yan, Jun Hou, Honglei Liu

“…Key findings include the following: (1) Shallow rock temperatures exhibit high synchronization with atmospheric temperature, characterized by large fluctuations and rapid variation rates, whereas deep rock demonstrates opposite trends. (2) As freeze–thaw cycles increase and burial depth decreases, the internal friction angle and cohesion of slope rock masses follow negative exponential decay functions. After 20 freeze–thaw cycles, the internal friction angle and cohesion of rock at a 5.27 m depth decreased by 18.36% and 33.92%, respectively. …”
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