Boosting the thermal efficiency of a flat-tube parabolic trough solar collector with the introduction of innovative slashed triangular prism turbulators by Sultan Alshehery, Qasem Al Mdallal, Ahmed A. Altohamy, Lotfi Ben Said, Mohamed Bouzidi, Turki Alkathiri, Lioua Kolsi

“…For the first time, an innovative turbulator known as the triangular prisms turbulator (TPT) has been utilized, with its geometry specifically designed to fit precisely within the flat tube. …”
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Dynamic 19F-MRI of pulmonary ventilation in lung transplant recipients with and without chronic lung allograft dysfunction by Mary A. Neal, PhD, Saskia Bos, MD, PhD, Charlotte W. Holland, MRCP, Kieren G. Hollingsworth, Gerard Meachery, FRCP, Arun Nair, MD, FRCP, James L. Lordan, FRCP, Andrew J. Fisher, FRCP, PhD, Peter E. Thelwall, PhD

“…Background: By the time chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD), with its main phenotypes bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) and restrictive allograft syndrome (RAS), is diagnosed by pulmonary function testing, irreversible damage to the lung allograft may already have occurred. …”
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DNA metabarcoding technology for the identification of the fecal microbiome in patients with chronic stress by Abraham Eudes Pérez Urruchi, Lucy Eliana Ramírez Elizalde, Flor de María Zapata Cornejo, María Luisa Matalinares Calvet, Miluska Vanessa Baylon Cuba, Fredy Fabian Dominguez

“…Finally, the identification of the microbiome in patients with stress opens a new path to understanding stress and its relationship to dysregulation with the microbiome.…”
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Quantitative proteomics and targeted metabolomics reveal the role of Cassia siamea L. extract in the response to high-fat diet-induced obesity in Drosophila by Ananya Dechakhamphu, Nattapong Wongchum, Theeraphan Chumroenphat, Alongklod Tanomtong, Sirithon Siriamornpun

“…., an angiosperm native to Southeast Asia, has been traditionally used for various medicinal purposes, including antifever, antihypertensive, and antidiabetic applications. Despite its traditional use, limited scientific evidence supports its antiobesity properties. …”
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Mentoring student teachers within Ireland’s further education and training sector by Deirdre Tinnelly

“…This study explores the lived experiences of initial teacher education (ITE) mentors in the further education and training (FET) sector in Ireland. …”
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Pesticide Provisions of the Florida Agricultura Worker Safety Act (FAWSA) by Frederick M. Fishel

“… The purpose of this guide is to provide a summary of the pesticide provisions of the recently enacted Florida Agricultural Worker Safety Act (FAWSA) and the definitions that are used in its language. This document is PI-41, one of a series of the Pesticide Information Office, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Indonesia’s South China Sea Policy under Joko Widodo: Building Credibility in Indo-Pacific Geostrategic Circuit by Rafyoga Jehan Pratama Irsadanar

“…Most of the current literatures picture Indonesia’s South China Sea engagement in the setting of its relation with China and its effort to build regional stability. …”
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A SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODEL TO DETERMINE THE VALUE OF INVENTORY HOLDING COST by BABATUNDE OMONIYI ODEDAIRO, EMILOLA HELEN ALABA, INYENEOBONG EDEM

“…Several authors have suggested that the value of IHC ranges between 12-50% of the procurement cost of an item. However, due to the absence of a generally acceptable methodology, many practitioners still determine this percentage based on estimates, benchmarks and intuition. …”
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Review on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineering by Shanshan Wu, Mohd Zamri Ramli, Shek Poi Ngian, Gen Qiao, Bolin Jiang

“…Abstract This paper reviewed the application of parametric building information modelling (BIM) in bridge engineering, highlighting its contributions to improving workflows, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing interoperability, and optimizing design processes. …”
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Magnolia x soulangiana 'Cupcake' 'Cupcake' Saucer Magnolia by Edward Gilman

“…Additionally, it highlights the tree’s moderate growth rate, pest resistance, and maintenance needs, emphasizing its suitability as a specimen plant in sunny or partially shaded spots. …”
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Common Freshwater Fish Parasites Pictorial Guide: Monogeneans by Deborah B. Pouder, Eric W. Curtis, Roy P. Yanong

“…The information provided in this guide is not intended to be a complete, detailed description of each parasite or parasite group and its characteristics but rather is intended to assist in the visual identification of some of the most common species or groups of parasites seen in freshwater fish. …”
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Quality, improvement of soluble dietary fiber from Dictyophora indusiata by-products by steam explosion and cellulase modification: Structural and functional analysis by Mengfan Lin, Changrong Wang, Wenfei Wu, Qingsong Miao, Zebin Guo

“…The SDF had a porous microstructure, which would increase the specific surface area and facilitates the adsorption of water and glucose, thereby improving its functional properties. SE and cellulase treatment significantly improved the hydration capacity of SDF; the glucose adsorption capacity increased by 1.15 and 1.07 times, respectively. …”
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Maternal Serum Fractalkine Concentrations in Pregnancies Complicated by Fetal Growth Restriction by Ecem Berfun Toprak Sager, Ibrahim Kale, Hakan Sager, Aysegul Ozel, Murat Muhcu

“…Although there are a few studies examining the relationship between fractalkine and preeclampsia, its role in isolated fetal growth restriction has not been investigated yet. …”
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Il cinema e la pittura (traduzione di Maria Teresa Badolati) by Michail Cechanovskij

“… Italian translation of Kino i zhivopis’ by Mikhail Tsekhanovskii. …”
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CONSERVATION STATUS AND RESEARCH ON PROPAGATION OF CAMELLIA PIQUETIANA IN LAM DONG PROVINCE, VIETNAM by Hong En Le, Quang Cuong Truong, Van Cam Ngo, Pham Doan Nguyen, Van Phuc Nguyen, Van Duong Do, Thi Thuy Hoa Le, Si Hung Ho, Ba Trung Nguyen, Giang Phi Ngo, Thi Phuong Ho

“…Camellia piquetiana, one of the endemic species of Vietnam, is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) by the IUCN. A reassessment of its conservation status and research into propagation methods are essential for its conservation. …”
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Becoming Homebaked by Jones Samantha

“…Homebaked’s principle is one of creating value, both social and monetary, which stays within the neighbourhood and is invested back into its communities. With the economic support through its extensive social network implemented through its Kickstarter campaign, the local and worldwide members of Homebaked have learned how to take matters into their own hands. …”
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National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale: comparison of original and modified versions for Singapore culture by Shu Han Lim, Tai Yan Guek, Fung Peng Woon, Deirdre Danyi Tay, Shu Swen Ho, Szu Chyi Ng, Deidre Anne De Silva

“…Methods: In this prospective study, 140 English-speaking Singaporean subjects without impairments of dysphasia or dysarthria had an assessment of NIHSS items 9 and 10 using the original and alternative items. …”
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LEADERSHIP AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ESTABLISHING THE THEORETICAL NEXUS by Achor, Joy Achile

“…Thus, this paper sees leadership as an end itself but not a means to an end. …”
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Life cycle assessment of laboratory-scale chitosan production: comparison of high-pressure processing-assisted and conventional methods by Bashir Bashiri, Ana Cristina De Aguiar Saldanha Pinheiro, Silvia Tappi, Pietro Rocculi, Aleksei Kaleda, Raivo Vilu

“…Chitosan is in high demand due to its wide range of applications, resulting in a reliable market. …”
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Evaluasi SIMRS pada Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia dengan Framework COBIT 5 by I Nyoman Angga Prabawa, I Made Oka Widyantara, Made Sudarma

“…The SIMRS evaluation is needed for each party involved in its implementation. It is carried out to measure the SIMRS implements and to ensure human resources involved have been well managed. …”
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