Advanced analysis of soil pollution in southwestern Ghana using Variational Autoencoders (VAE) and positive matrix factorization (PMF) by Raymond Webrah Kazapoe, Daniel Kwayisi, Seidu Alidu, Samuel Dzidefo Sagoe, Aliyu Ohiani Umaru, Ebenezer Ebo Yahans Amuah, Millicent Obeng Addai, Obed Fiifi Fynn

“…The study combined the Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) receptor model with the Variational Autoencoders (VAE) Machine Learning technique and ecological risk indices to study the spatial distribution, sources and patterns of soil pollution in the study area. 719 soil samples were analysed for selected Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) concentrations. …”
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Sustainable biopolymer-based spheres for controlled release of nematodes: From development to their effects under seasonal climate variations by Javier Pitti Caballero, Rubén Collantes, Débora R. Antunes, Jahzeel Samaniego, Yabelys Santamaría, Jorge Muñoz, Renato Grillo

“…Tests with lettuce plants showed better development in the rainy season with little variation between treatments. Therefore, this study showed that the influence of environmental factors and the materials used to prepare polymeric spheres interfere with their effect on the soil. …”
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Elevated POSTN expression predicts poor prognosis and is associated with radioresistance in cervical cancer patients treated with radical radiotherapy by Cui-qin Huang, Wen-tao Xiao, Xiang-rong Yao, Zhi-min Li, Jun-yan He

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Creating Educational Trifold Brochures from Microsoft Word® Templates: An Example from the Florida Master Naturalist Program by Martin B. Main, Ginger M. Allen

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The narrative of the woman caught in adultery (JN 7:53-8:1-11) re-read in the Nigerian context by C. U. Manus, J. C. Ukaga

“…With the synchronic study of the receivers as our methodology, we expose the narrative of the unnamed adulteress woman in John 7:53-8:1-11, in order to seek a theological grounding for women’s human rights in the context of Nigeria, where Boko Haram’s dehumanization of the Chibok girls and other women is rife, and explore the Nigerian history of women activists. …”
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O CORTE: da fragilidade do pacto social à corrosão do caráter na pós-modernidade by Fabiano Siqueira, Ana Szapiro, André Pereira

“… Através de alguns elementos apresentados na arte cinematográfica, este artigo se propõe a analisar os efeitos sobre o pacto social da problemática do desemprego na contemporaneidade. …”
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Randomised control trial to compare the efficacy of traditional Thai massage and ultrasound therapy for treating plantar heel pain by Supamas Somphai, Wiraphong Sucharit, Punnee Peungsuwan, Neil Roberts, Uraiwan Chatchawan

“…In the present study Traditional Thai Massage (TTM) has been compared with Ultrasound therapy (US) for treating PHP. Methods Sixty PHP patients with a Myofascial Trigger Point (MTrP) present in the calf were randomly assigned to receive a 40-minute single treatment of either US or TTM. …”
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French Сolonizers on “Other” Сolonizers: Britain and Germany in Narratives of Paul Leroy‑Beaulieu and Jules Ferry by Taisiia M. Demicheva

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ANALYSIS OF THE VARIATION OF THE ROUGHNESS OBTAINED DURING TURNING WITH TRANSVERSE FEED DUE TO THE MODIFICATION OF THE FUNCTIONAL GEOMETRY OF THE CUTTING TOOL by Mădălin TOMESCU, Ionela Magdalena ROTARU

“…The paper aims to analyze how the surface roughness evolves as a result of the variation of the functional geometry of the tool when turning with transverse feed. …”
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A new insight into the impact of copy number variations on cell cycle deregulation of luminal-type breast cancer by Amir Mahdi Khamaneh, Davoud Jafari-Gharabaghlou, Khalil Ansarin, Khalil Ansarin, Khalil Ansarin, Pouya Pazooki, Zahra Akbarpour, Behrooz Naghili, Behrooz Naghili, Nosratollah Zarghami, Nosratollah Zarghami

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Golden Tandem of Photothermal Ablation and Simultaneous Anti-Inflammation in One Nanoparticle for Activated Macrophage-Targeted Atherosclerosis Treatment by Lu Y, Wang Y, Li Y, Li Y, Jiang YW, Li J

“…The preparation and characterization of GSNPD, their cellular toxicity, photothermal conversion and targeted ablation efficiency, anti-inflammation and ROS scavenging effect, as well as the inhibition of foam cell formation were studied in vitro.Results: The experimental results showed that the fabricated GSNPD NPs displayed positive effects on anti-atherosclerosis by pro-inflammatory macrophages ablation, NO production and ROS scavenging.Discussion: GSNPD NPs were designed to effectively and accurately ablate pro-inflammatory macrophages by recognizing and targeting to SR-A overexpressed on the activated macrophages of arterial plaques via PTT, and simultaneous inhibit the PTT-induced inflammation through the laser-activated NO release in situ. …”
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Comprehensive synthesis of mHealth interventions in psychiatry: insights from systematic, scoping, narrative reviews and content analysis by Zaakira Shahul Hameed Mahreen, Noor Azziah Zainuldin, Melvyn Weibin Zhang

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A Watershed Approach to Co-Creating Just Sustainabilities: Reflections from the Lake Superior Living Labs Network by Charles Z. Levkoe, Nairne Cameron, Lindsay P. Galway, Rachel L. W. Portinga, Randy Hanson, Kathryn Milun, Erika Vye

“…Living labs aim to co-create innovative solutions to complex challenges through interdisciplinary, placed-based experiential learning and community-engaged action in the built and natural environments. …”
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Analysis of the vacuum solution of the five-dimensional Einstein field equations with negative cosmological constant via variational symmetries by Fatemeh Ahangari

Subjects: “…variational symmetries…”
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Assessing Lung and Skin Cancer Risks for Steel and Iron Manufacturing Industry Workers Exposed to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Ying-Fang Wang, Yu-Chieh Kuo, Ming-Yeng Lin, Perng-Jy Tsai

Subjects: “…Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)…”
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Diastasis of Symphysis Pubis In 18-Years Old Female Patient Treated With Conservative Pelvic Binder: Case Report by Trisna Angga Basudana, Mifta Nurmalasari, Austana Nur Hafizh, Muhammad Hanun Mahyuddin

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Economic impact of fetal wastage and common diseases, along with their incidence rates and seasonal variations, at an abattoir in FCT, Nigeria. by Ibrahim Dauda Dauda, Abdulhakeem Binhambali, Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril, Zainab Oyiza Idris, Farhan Rhidor Akorede

“…This study assessed the season variations, incidence rate and economic impact of prevalent diseases and FW at the Kubwa (KB) abattoir in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, Nigeria. …”
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Community ButterflyScaping: How to Move Beyond Butterfly Gardening to Create a Large-Scale Butterfly Habitat by Kathy C. Malone, Wendy Wilber, Gail Hansen, Jaret C. Daniels, Claudia Larsen, Esen Momol

“…Daniels, Claudia Larsen, and Esen Momol, provides developers, community associations, and homeowners with guidance in planning the vegetation in common areas, stormwater management systems, undeveloped areas, and yards to form large-scale habitats attractive to butterflies, pollinators, birds, and other local wildlife. …”
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APMAT analysis reveals the association between CD8 T cell receptors, cognate antigen, and T cell phenotype and persistence by Jingyi Xie, Daniel G. Chen, William Chour, Rachel H. Ng, Rongyu Zhang, Dan Yuan, Jongchan Choi, Michaela McKasson, Pamela Troisch, Brett Smith, Lesley Jones, Andrew Webster, Yusuf Rasheed, Sarah Li, Rick Edmark, Sunga Hong, Kim M. Murray, Jennifer K. Logue, Nicholas M. Franko, Christopher G. Lausted, Brian Piening, Heather Algren, Julie Wallick, Andrew T. Magis, Kino Watanabe, Phil Mease, Philip D. Greenberg, Helen Chu, Jason D. Goldman, Yapeng Su, James R. Heath

“…Starting with 951 putative antigens representing a comprehensive survey of the SARS-CoV-2 viral proteome, we utilize APMAT for the capture and single cell analysis of CD8 T cells from 62 HLA A*02:01 COVID-19 participants. …”
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Delayed Postoperative Ambulation Results in a Significant Increase in 90-Day Mortality in Surgically Treated Hip Fractures by Robert S. Wood DO, Maddie Vergun BS, Elizabeth Herrera MPH, Jacqueline Krumrey MD

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