Uncovering new Higgses in the LHC analyses of differential t t ¯ $$ t\overline{t} $$ cross sections by Sumit Banik, Guglielmo Coloretti, Andreas Crivellin, Bruce Mellado

“…Therefore, one should seriously consider the possibility that these measurements are contaminated by beyond-the-SM contributions. In this article, we use the differential lepton distributions from the latest ATLAS t t ¯ $$ t\overline{t} $$ analysis to study a new physics benchmark model motivated by existing indications for new Higgses: a new scalar H is produced via gluon fusion and decays to S ′ (95 GeV) and S (152 GeV), which subsequently decay to b b ¯ $$ b\overline{b} $$ and WW, respectively. …”
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The Effect of Transobturator Tape Surgery on Female Sexual Functions: A Systematic Review by Engin Yildirim, Nuriye Buyukkayaci Duman, Umit Gorkem, Ozgur Kan

“…Conclusion: Maintaining urinary continence is detected to directly be correlated with sexual functions. …”
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Fugacity-based multimedia transport modeling and risk assessment of PAHs in Urumqi by Junxuan Ma, Nuerla Ailijiang, Anwar Mamat, Yixian Wu, Xiaoxiao Luo, Min Li

“…This study deepens our understanding of the behavior of PAHs in urban environments and provides insights into how human activities affect the fate and transformation of these contaminants in multimedia urban systems.…”
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Groundwater Aquifer Vulnerability Assessment using a Dar-Zarrouk Parameter in a Proposed Aboru Residential Estate, Lagos State, Nigeria by M.A. Ayuk

“…As such, the establishment of the proposed service facilities in the study area is strongly discouraged as the nature of their operations has a high potential to contaminate and eventually pollute the sub-surface aquifers on the long-run. …”
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Explication of the mixture of <i>Piper betle</i> and <i>Eugenia polyantha</i> on oral bacteria by Neneng Nurjanah, Megananda Hiranya Putri, Yenni Hendriani Praptiwi, Dewi Sodja Laela, Susi Sukmasari

“…Streptococcus sp, Klebsiella sp, Enterobacteriaceae sp (Coliform sp), Pseudomonas, and Staphylococcus aureus are the contaminant bacteria on used toothbrushes. The highest inhibition level and bactericidal properties were achieved by mixing 70% bay leaf (Eugenia polyantha) and 30% betel leaf infusion. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variation of Abattoir Operation on Soil Quality Dynamics in Umuahia South, Abia State, Nigeria by M.U. Chikwendu, U.I. Uchendu, N.O. Ochor

“…This study reveals that the possible source of contaminants is due to the unhygienic manner of handling meat in abattoirs and concludes that the results obtained indicated that the quality of the soil is negatively affected by the activities of the abattoir. …”
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Genomic characterization of foodborne Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli isolates from Saboba district and Bolgatanga Municipality Ghana. by Gabriel Temitope Sunmonu, Frederick Adzitey, Erkison Ewomazino Odih, Boniface Awini Tibile, Rejoice Ekli, Martin Aduah, Anderson O Oaikhena, Olabisi C Akinlabi, Akebe Luther King Abia, Daniel Gyamfi Amoako, Iruka N Okeke

“…While strains belonging to virulence-associated lineages lacked key plasmid-encoded virulence plasmids, several plasmid replicons were detected in most of the E. coli (14/19) strains. Food contaminated with these pathogens can serve as a vehicle for disease transmission, posing a significant public health risk and necessitating stringent food safety and hygiene practices to prevent outbreaks. …”
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Advanced Scrubbing/Filtration Devices for Pollution Control in Medical Laboratory Waste Incineration System by Chien-Chang Liao, Jhong-Lin Wu, Ya-Fen Wang, Kuo-Lin Huang, Shih-Wei Huang, Yi-Ming Kuo

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SMART E-HEALTH: THE BENEFITS OF ENHANCING THE AWARENESS AND BEHAVIOR OF SOLUTIONIST TECHNOLOGY USE by Żywiołek Justyna, Muhammad Irfan, Zahid Yousaf, Radosław Wolniak, Gilberto Santos

“…The findings are illuminating, revealing widespread illiteracy, a lack of information, and a fear of taking drugs without contacting a doctor. Knowledge is a key factor for promoting trust in smart e-health, and its level and flow are directly tied to trust and the ability to employ a variety of technologies. …”
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Polarity-JaM: an image analysis toolbox for cell polarity, junction and morphology quantification by Wolfgang Giese, Jan Philipp Albrecht, Olya Oppenheim, Emir Bora Akmeriç, Julia Kraxner, Deborah Schmidt, Kyle Harrington, Holger Gerhardt

“…Abstract Cell polarity involves the asymmetric distribution of cellular components such as signalling molecules and organelles within a cell, alterations in cell morphology and cell-cell contacts. Advances in fluorescence microscopy and deep learning algorithms open up a wealth of unprecedented opportunities to characterise various aspects of cell polarity, but also create new challenges for comprehensible and interpretable image data analysis workflows to fully exploit these new opportunities. …”
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Automating monitoring and evaluation data analysis by using an open-source programming language by Nadia Fouché, Melody Mentz-Coetzee

“…However, ME is an expensive process, which is problematic in the resource-constrained context of the African continent. Traditionally, practitioners use expensive data analysis software suites such as the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for analysing quantitative ME data. …”
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Crystal plasticity modeling for grain size and texture effects on laser shock clinching of ultra-thin foils by Yaxuan Hou, Zhong Ji, Haiming Zhang

“…The results show that greater strain in copper foils occurs in the region contacting the inner wall of the perforated sheet. The strain evolution follows a consistent pattern independent of grain size: an initial rapid rise in an extremely short time, followed by a continuous rise at about 0.1/μs, peaking around 1 μs post-laser impact and then stabilizing. …”
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Smart Filter Performance Monitoring System by Chenxing Pei, Weiqi Chen, Qisheng Ou, David Y. H. Pui

“…Without air filters, the occupants might suffer from polluted air, and expensive industrial equipment could be damaged by contaminants. However, air filters are installed and operated with a limited performance monitoring system, and the efficacy of air filters is unknown after replacement. …”
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De los anillos verdes a las infraestructuras verdes: tres estudio de caso en América by Itziar Aguado Moralejo, Carmen Echebarria, José M. Barrutia

“… Las políticas de anillos verdes se diseñaron hace ya más de un siglo en Europa para controlar el crecimiento urbano, preservar las tierras agrícolas y conservar la naturaleza, aunque reiteradamente han fracasado en su intento por contener la expansión de la ciudad. Sin embargo, paulatinamente, estas iniciativas han ido incorporando nuevas funciones, incidiendo especialmente en la provisión de servicios ecosistémicos. …”
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A Simple Method for Generating Narrowly-dispersed Bioaerosols in Various Sizes by Young-Su Jeong, Hyunsoo Seo, Sang-Soo Han, Young-Jin Koh, Kibong Choi

“…Abstract Biological warfare agents (BWAs) cause disease in humans, animals, and plants when purposefully dispersed in an area. To minimize contamination and personnel exposure and initiate early treatment, effective BWA detection or monitoring techniques are needed. …”
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Optimizing a modified cetyltrimethylammonium bromide protocol for fungal DNA extraction: Insights from multilocus gene amplification by Dar Gulam Jeelani, Nazir Ruqeya, Wani Shakil A., Farooq Saleem, Aziz Tariq, Albekairi Thamer H.

“…The modified cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) method was found to be effective in releasing high molecular weight gDNA with minimal protein contamination. Based on anticipated gDNA yield and quality, extraction time, cost effectiveness, successful amplification, and waste management, our findings serve as a guide for selecting techniques of gDNA extraction from fungal species. …”
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DA SOCIEDADE DISCIPLINAR À SOCIEDADE DE CONTROLE: a questão da liberdade por uma alegoria de Franz Kafka, em O processo, e de Phillip Dick, em Minority Report by Leandro Chevitarese

“… Partindo do pressuposto de que o mapeamento do papel da tecnologia é um dos eixos centrais para a compreensão da cultura em que vivemos, propomos, neste trabalho, uma reflexão sobre a sociedade tecnológica, em que destacamos como eixo de problematização os temas do controle e da liberdade. …”
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Study on Dynamic Characteristics of Single Droplet Impingement on Heated Liquid Film by Han Wu, Cong Liu, Chunze Cen, Chien-Er Huang, Sheng-Lun Lin

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Improved urban runoff prediction using high-resolution land-use, imperviousness, and stormwater infrastructure data applied to a process-based ecohydrological model. by Jonathan Halama, Robert McKane, Bradley Barnhart, Paul Pettus, Allen Brookes, Kevin Djang, Vivian Phan, Sonali Chokshi, James Graham

“…Being a fate and transport ecohydrology model, the improved hydrologic flow enhances VELMA's current capacity for modeling nutrient, contaminant, and thermal loadings.…”
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Assessing food safety and hygiene practices in old age homes in Mangaung and Lejweleputswa regions, free state by Tshegofatso Nhabe, Ntsoaki J. Malebo

“…Although participants demonstrated a good understanding of personal hygiene, proper food handling, sanitation, and microbial contamination prevention, a gap remained between knowledge and practical application.DiscussionThe findings highlight the need for improved food safety measures in old age homes. …”
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