AI-powered EFL pedagogy: Integrating generative AI into university teaching preparation through UTAUT and activity theory by Muhammad Zaim, Safnil Arsyad, Budi Waluyo, Havid Ardi, Muhd. Al Hafizh, Muflihatuz Zakiyah, Widya Syafitri, Ahmad Nusi, Mei Hardiah

“…By employing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Activity Theory, the research provides a robust analytical framework to examine the factors influencing lecturers' adoption of generative AI. The study is particularly relevant as generative AI offers significant potential to improve teaching efficiency and content personalization, yet its adoption presents challenges in aligning outputs with educational standards and maintaining meaningful teacher-student interaction. …”
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Filtration Efficiency of Air Conditioner Filters and Face Masks to Limit Exposure to Aerosolized Algal Toxins by Cassandra J. Gaston, Haley M. Royer, Raymond J. Leibensperger, Daniela Maizel, Kaycie B. Lanpher, Helena Solo-Gabriele, Larry E. Brand, R. Grace Zhai, Alberto J. Caban-Martinez, Kimberly J. Popendorf

“…Abstract Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can generate toxins that can be aerosolized and negatively impact human health through inhalation. …”
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Effect of inlet and baffle position on the removal efficiency of sedimentation tank using Flow-3D software by Ali Poorkarimi, Khaled Mafakheri, Shahrzad Maleki

“…The results showed that the inappropriate position of the inlet and the baffle can have a negative effect on the efficiency of the sedimentation tank. …”
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ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY PRODUCTION WITH THE FEATURES OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN by M. А. Mehdizadeh, A. S. Kalinichenko, S. A. Laptyonok

“…Most of the traditional power stations operating on organic fuels have a negative impact on the environment. Furthermore, there is a depletion of natural resources due to human activities. …”
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Embryo utilisation rate and transferable embryo to oocyte ratio correlate positively with livebirth rate but negatively with oocyte number: analysis of 14,156 fresh IVF/ICSI cycles by Adrija Kumar Datta, Geeta Nargund, Martin Wilding, Sam Dobson, Stuart Campbell

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The factors affecting anticancer, antibacterial, and photocatalytic applications of ZnO nanocomposite synthesized by PLAL: a mini review by Huda Al-attar, Maeda Mohammad, Basma Bedair

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PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF THE EU MEMBER STATES' TAX SYSTEMS by Mariana-Luminita COMAN (LINTA)

“…The design of a tax system influences investors' decisions, it can create incentives for investment and consumption or it can generate implications for negative externalities. The efficiency of a tax system is evaluated in terms of the high degree of tax revenue collection, in terms of low costs for taxpayers and the tax administration. …”
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Smoothing Photovoltaic Power Fluctuations for Cascade Hydro-PV-Pumped Storage Generation System Based on a Fuzzy CEEMDAN by Lei Chen, Jun Wang, Zhang Sun, Tao Huang, Fan Wu

“…Due to strong volatility and intermittent characteristics, the fluctuations of the photovoltaic (PV) output is inevitable which cause negative impacts on power system operation. However, such an issue can be resolved in a combined cascade hydro-PV-pumped storage (CH-PV-PS) generation system through an appropriate control. …”
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Oxidative stress-generated antibacterial and anticancer activities of piperine incorporated guar gum and psyllium husk derived biopolymeric nanocomposite by Sanghita Das, Debojyoti De, Debbethi Bera, Parimal Karmakar, Sukhen Das, Anindita Dey

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Dissecting the genetic basis of fruiting efficiency for genetic enhancement of harvest index, grain number, and yield in wheat by Dipendra Shahi, Jia Guo, Md Ali Babar, Sumit Pradhan, Muhsin AVCI, Jordan McBreen, Zhao Liu, Guihua Bai, Paul St. Amand, Amy Bernardo, Matthew Reynolds, Gemma Molero, Sivakumar Sukumaran, John Foulkes, Jahangir Khan

“…Abstract Background Grain number (GN) is one of the key yield contributing factors in modern wheat (Triticum aestivum) varieties. Fruiting efficiency (FE) is a key trait for increasing GN by making more spike assimilates available to reproductive structures. …”
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A Resource-Efficient Multi-Entropy Fusion Method and Its Application for EEG-Based Emotion Recognition by Jiawen Li, Guanyuan Feng, Chen Ling, Ximing Ren, Xin Liu, Shuang Zhang, Leijun Wang, Yanmei Chen, Xianxian Zeng, Rongjun Chen

“…Based on electroencephalography (EEG), the biomedical signals naturally generated by the brain, this work proposes a resource-efficient multi-entropy fusion method for classifying emotional states. …”
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A New Generation of Porous Polymer Materials from Polystyrene Waste: Synthesis and Adsorption of Nitrate Anions in Aqueous Media by Mohamed Anannaz, Fatiha Tafraout, Charaf Laghlimi, Rachida Ouaabou, Jalal Isaad

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The application of endoscopic debridement combined with metagenomic next-generation sequencing technology in primary spinal infections: a retrospective study by Xiaofei Feng, Jie Cheng, Luyong Jiang, Jiayi Lin, Zhewei Ye, Qingjiang Pang, Jiangtao Liu

“…Abstract Purpose Spinal endoscopy is a novel minimally invasive spinal surgery technique used in recent years to treat various degenerative spinal diseases. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) is a new method for identifying infectious microorganisms in infectious diseases. …”
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Analysis of the Effect of Eco-Efficiency on Asset Return in Food and Beverage Manufacturing Companies Listed at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange by Dimakatso Hellen Malapa, Collins C. Ngwakwe

“… This article examines the effect of eco-efficiency on corporate return on assets (ROA). The paper aimed to analyse whether corporate eco-efficiency performance (represented by energy consumption, water consumption, carbon emission and waste generation) affects the performance of ROA. …”
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Thermodynamic, economic, and environmental evaluation of internal combustion engine exhaust gas-driven Organic Rankine cycles for power generation and desalination by Mohammad Waqas Chandio, Laveet Kumar, Abdul Ghafoor Memon, Mohamed M. Awad

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IS26-mediated cointegration generates a plasmid co-harbouring blaIMP-4 and blaKPC-2 in Klebsiella pneumoniae by Jiawei Zhou, Xiaohua Meng, Shujun Ni, Yunxing Yang, Qiong Zhang, Lingjiao Wu, Qiong Chen

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Evaluation of the pollutant removal efficiency of swine wastewater through two configurations of hybrid wetlands with tropical ornamental plants by Gaspar Monteagudo-Hernández, Denisse Astrid Hernández-Castelán, Teresa Zamora-Lobato, Mayerlín Sandoval-Herazo, María Graciela Hernández-Orduña, Luis Carlos Sandoval Herazo

“…The pig farming industry in Mexico is an important economic activity that is growing significantly, generating large volumes of wastewater that negatively affect water bodies and human health. …”
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Exploitation of enhanced prime editing for blocking aberrant angiogenesis by Xionggao Huang, Wenyi Wu, Hui Qi, Xiaohe Yan, Lijun Dong, Yanhui Yang, Qing Zhang, Gaoen Ma, Guoming Zhang, Hetian Lei

“…Methods: An advanced PE system (referred to as PE6x) was established within two lentiviral vectors, with one carrying an enhanced PE guide RNA and a canonical Cas9 nickase fused with an optimized reversal transcriptase, and the other conveying a nicking guide RNA and a DN-MLH1 to improve PE efficiency. Dual non-integrating lentiviruses (NILVs) produced with the two lentiviral PE6x vectors were then employed to create a mutation of VEGFR2 T17967A by editing the Mus musculus VEGFR2 locus in vitro and in vivo, leading to generation of a premature stop codon (TAG, K796stop) to produce DN-VEGFR2, to interfere with the wild type VEGFR2 which is essential for angiogenesis. …”
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An Integrated Energy Management Strategy for Efficient Power Flow in EV On-Board Chargers with V2G Capability by Diouri Anas, Khafallah Mohamed, Hassoune Abdelilah, Meskini Mohammed Amine

“…This integrated approach not only supports grid stability and improves energy efficiency but also promotes battery longevity. Simulation results conducted in MATLAB/Simulink validate the proposed strategy’s effectiveness, demonstrating its potential to enhance the sustainability and performance of next-generation EV charging infrastructures.…”
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Energy Efficiency in Biophilic Architecture: A Systematic Literature Review and Visual Analysis Using CiteSpace and VOSviewer by Xin Ding, Yanqiu Cui, Zhengshu Chen, Hangyue Zhang

“…Furthermore, combining biophilic elements with photovoltaic systems can enhance the efficiency of solar energy generation. This study offers valuable insights for architects and researchers in designing more energy-efficient and sustainable buildings.…”
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