“Depth of field” or “negative forms”: space/syntax from HDR digital photography to hypermedia navigation by Marie-Madeleine Martinet

“…It then looks at the broader chronological context of the interplay of distance and foreground, such as framing structures and brushwork texture in classical landscapes, the role of shadows in painting from Leonardo to Enlightenment theories on perception, the exploration of atmospheric effects and of lighting by Victorian artists and scientists ranging from stage sets to physicists’ experiments. …”
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Characteristics and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Complete Plastomes of <i>Anthogonium gracile</i> and <i>Eleorchis japonica</i> (Epidendroideae, Orchidaceae) by Xuyong Gao, Yuming Chen, Xiaowei Xu, Hongjiang Chen, Bingcong Xing, Jianli Pan, Minghe Li, Zhuang Zhou

“…Both plastomes exhibited a conserved quadripartite structure, with 158,358 bp in <i>A. gracile</i> and 152,432 bp in <i>E. japonica</i>, and GC contents of 37.1% and 37.3%, respectively. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of <i>NAC</i> Gene Family Members in Seashore Paspalum Under Salt Stress by Xuanyang Wu, Xiaochen Hu, Qinyan Bao, Qi Sun, Pan Yu, Junxiang Qi, Zixuan Zhang, Chunrong Luo, Yuzhu Wang, Wenjie Lu, Xueli Wu

“…A phylogenetic tree was constructed, and the genes were classified into 18 groups according to their topological structure. The physicochemical properties of the <i>PvNAC</i> gene family proteins, their conserved motifs and structural domains, cis-acting elements, intraspecific collinearity analysis, GO annotation analysis, and protein–protein interaction networks were analyzed. …”
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The Unsolved Riddle of Hanging Rock: Staging the Unknowable by Donny Syofyan

“…The play utilizes a non-linear structure, fragmented dialogue, and evocative lighting and sound design to create an atmosphere of suspense and ambiguity. …”
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Neural correlates of device-based sleep characteristics in adolescents by Qing Ma, Barbara J. Sahakian, Bei Zhang, Zeyu Li, Jin-Tai Yu, Fei Li, Jianfeng Feng, Wei Cheng

“…These biotypes also differ in cognitive performance and brain structure and function. Longitudinal analysis confirms these differences from ages 9 to 14, with biotype 3 showing consistent cognitive advantages. …”
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Do rating agencies consider the social capital of the firm in their ratings? by C.S. Agnes Cheng, Peng Guo, Cathy Zishang Liu, Jing Zhao, Sha Zhao

“…Our research provides fresh insights into how social capital, an intangible asset, influences credit ratings – a topic not extensively explored in existing literature. This sheds light on the dynamics between social structures and financial outcomes. …”
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Mycoparasitism of Gliocladium isolates in China by ZHANG Yong-hua, MA Gui-zhen, GAO Hui-lan, LI Shi-dong

“…Microscopic observations indicated that Gliocladium isolates grew along the host hyphae, coiled around, formed appressorium-like structures, penetrated and degraded hyphae of S. sclerotiorum when dual-cultured in slides. …”
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Tectonic transition and extension at the eastern and western ends of the Altyn Tagh fault: insights from triple junctions by YI Kexin, JOLIVET Marc, GUO Zhaojie

“…Resolving this debate requires clarifying how the ATF evolved into its present configuration and how it connects with adjacent structures such as the Qilian orogenic belt and the Qimantagh-Eastern Kunlun fault. …”
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Aides à la navigation, pratique de la navigation et construction des paysages maritimes en Atlantique du Nord-Est : quelques éléments de réflexion by Pascal Arnaud

“…The example of the Mediterranean highlights the extreme diversity of these structures that are visible from a great distance, sometimes identified by their inscription. …”
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Neurodegenrative changes in retina of rats with streptozotocin diabetes under different conditions of experimental treatment by N. V. Kresyun

“…It was shown that electrical stimulation (ES) of cerbellar structures as well as administration of delta-sleep inducing peptide (DSIP) is able both to alleviate intensified lipid peroxidation and cause neuroprotective action in neuronal tissue. …”
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Research on Dual-Wavelength Single Polarizing Filter Based on Photonic Crystal Fiber by Boyao Li, Mingqin Li, Lu Peng, Guiyao Zhou, Zhiyun Hou, Changming Xia

“…Under certain structural parameters, the confinement loss of y-PCM could reach 265.04&#x00A0;dB&#x002F;cm in 1310&#x00A0;nm and 230.5&#x00A0;dB&#x002F;cm in 1550&#x00A0;nm. …”
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Sofrimento laboral e estratégias de defesa referidas por técnicas de enfermagem de maternidades públicas [Distress at work and defensive strategies reported by nursing technicians... by Fernanda Alves Bittencourt Rodrigues, Jane Márcia Progianti, Juliana Amaral Prata, Elias Barbosa de Oliveira, Marina Nunes de Souza, Luísa dos Santos Belém

“…Method: in this exploratory, qualitative, descriptive study of 11 nursing technicians from public maternity hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, data were collected in May 2019 by semi-structured interviews, subjected to thematic content analysis, and discussed in the light of the Psychodynamics of Work. …”
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Making temporary homes by Marjolein Overtoom

“…But what do people do to make a home and how exactly do they do these things? Semi-structured interviews with students, starters on the housing market and refugees accepted for permanent residency were conducted to increase our understanding of what people do to make a space into a home. …”
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Establishment of mangroves on a new mud bank by a combination of UAS SfM photogrammetry and LiDAR monitoring by A. Staquet, A. Staquet, A. Staquet, C. Proisy, C. Proisy, L. Granjon, T. Maury, P.-E. Augusseau, P.-E. Augusseau, P.-E. Augusseau, P.-E. Augusseau, P.-E. Augusseau, A. Gardel, A. Attali, G. Brunier, G. Brunier, C. Leroy, A. Mury, A. Mury, F. Facundes, V. F. Santos, E. Anthony

“…This study investigates the feasibility of two remote sensing techniques, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) and Structure-from-Motion (SfM) photogrammetry, to monitor changes in mud elevation that are critical to mangrove establishment dynamics. …”
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Preparation of soybean oil-based emulsions stabilized by shiitake mushroom chitosan modified in both enzymatic and non-enzymatic systems and their application in β-carotene deliver... by Jiaofen Lin, Jian Zeng, Guozong Shi, Zesheng Zhuo, Yanyun Guan, Zhipeng Li, Hui Ni, Peng Fei

“…This study investigates the laccase-catalyzed grafting of gallic acid (GA) onto shiitake mushroom chitosan to enhance its emulsifying properties and improve β-carotene delivery. Structural characterization using FTIR, XPS, and 1H NMR revealed that laccase catalysis promoted the formation of amide bonds, disrupted the crystalline structure of chitosan, and enhanced both its hydration and interfacial activity. …”
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Geometrical Distances of Extragalactic Binaries through Spectroastrometry by Yu-Yang Songsheng, Jian-Min Wang, Yuan Cao, XueFei Chen, JianPing Xiong, Zhi-Xiang Zhang, Rong-Gen Cai

“…By measuring multiple binary star systems or monitoring one binary system repeatedly, geometric distance measurements of nearby galaxies can be achieved, providing valuable insights into the Hubble tension and advancing our understanding of the Universe’s structure and evolution.…”
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Oxidative potential determines the oxidative stress and ferroptotic toxicity of airborne particulate matter on pulmonary epithelial cells by Bingxue Nie, Daoqiang Zhang, Xin Liu, Chengying Lei, Zhiruo Li, Nan Zhang, Shuping Zhang, Yiju Wei, Jie Zhang

“…This study provides additional insights into the structure-activity relationship for PM’s toxicity. …”
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Coherent Separation Detection for Orbital Angular Momentum Multiplexing in Free-Space Optical Communications by Xiaoke Zhang, Yanliang He, Yao Cai, Mingyang Su, Xinxing Zhou, Yu Chen, Shuqing Chen, Yuanjiang Xiang, Lin Chen, Chenliang Su, Ying Li, Dianyuan Fan

“…Here, a novel coherent separation detection technology for OAM mode division multiplexing is proposed, and numerical simulation work is conducted. With the proposed structure, two light beams with different OAM states, each encoded with 16-quadrature-amplitude modulation orthogonal frequency-modulated (QAM-OFDM) signals, can be demultiplexed and allow two orders of magnitude bit error rate (BER) lower than direct separation detection. …”
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L’ANALYSE DES PROCÉDÉS EXPLICATIFS DU DISCOURS LÉGISLATIF ALGÉRIEN, CAS DES TEXTES DE LA LOI RELATIVE À L’EXERCICE DU DROIT SYNDICAL by Mahmoud Bennacer

“…Our main objective is to highlight the different explanatory processes that enable the understanding and discursive structuring of the legal texts in question. This will involve, on the one hand, shedding light on the explanatory specificities that highlight the structural and functional aspects of the legal texts. …”
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Optimizing Biometric Security in Industry 4.0 A Critical Analysis of Authentication Parameters and Their Impacts Using Multi-Criteria Methods by Javier Andres Esquivias Varela

“…The results indicate that facial detection offers the highest accuracy (98%) and the lowest energy consumption (64% less than Retina recognition), although its performance is affected by lighting conditions. These findings provide a structured methodology for selecting biometric authentication systems in industrial settings, emphasizing security and sustainability. …”
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