Energy optimization through morphing blade design under structural constraints: a case study on the NREL 1.5 MW wind turbine by Najafian Arezoo, Jahangirian Alireza

“…The proposed approach applies targeted morphing to the leading and trailing edges of the blade sections, utilizing a streamlined parameterization framework with four shape variables per airfoil: two deflection angles and two deformation starting points. …”
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Generative AI dependency: the emerging academic crisis and its impact on student performance—a case study of a university in Zimbabwe by Zvinodashe Revesai

“…These findings contribute to understanding an emerging technological crisis in developing contexts and suggest targeted intervention approaches for Zimbabwe’s higher education environment.…”
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Comparative performance of multiple-list estimators of key population size. by Steve Gutreuter

“…Estimates of the sizes of key populations (KPs) affected by HIV, including men who have sex with men, female sex workers and people who inject drugs, are required for targeting epidemic control efforts where they are most needed. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians regarding multidisciplinary treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study by Peili Shen

“…Physicians showed adequate knowledge and attitudes toward OSA treatment; targeted education is recommended to enhance consistency in practices across departments.…”
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Sugar feeding by Aedes albopictus in the Torres Strait, Australia. by Boni F Sebayang, Tanya L Russell, Susannah Mosby, Richard Gela, Darcy L Roeger, Bram van de Straat, Kyran M Staunton, Thomas R Burkot

“…<h4>Background</h4>The establishment of Aedes albopictus in the Torres Strait Islands in 2005 is a threat to dengue control in the islands and on mainland Australia. Attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) have been proposed as a control strategy for outdoor mosquitoes like Ae. albopictus. …”
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One‐shot 13C15N‐metabolic flux analysis for simultaneous quantification of carbon and nitrogen flux by Khushboo Borah Slater, Martin Beyß, Ye Xu, Jim Barber, Catia Costa, Jane Newcombe, Axel Theorell, Melanie J Bailey, Dany J V Beste, Johnjoe McFadden, Katharina Nöh

“…For the tuberculosis pathogen, this is particularly important in informing the development of effective drugs targeting the pathogen's metabolism. Here we performed 13C15N dual isotopic labeling of Mycobacterium bovis BCG steady state cultures, quantified intracellular carbon and nitrogen fluxes and inferred reaction bidirectionalities. …”
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Unveiling the structural spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 fusion by in situ cryo-ET by Caner Akıl, Jialu Xu, Juan Shen, Peijun Zhang

“…These findings elucidate the entire process of spike-mediated fusion and SARS-CoV-2 entry, highlighting the neutralizing mechanism of S2-targeting antibodies.…”
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Geospatial and statistical assessment of monsoon-induced disasters in Himachal Pradesh: insights from the 2023 floods and landslides by Ajitesh Singh Chandel

“…These findings inform a spatially targeted, evidence-based disaster risk reduction framework. …”
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Epidemiologic features and economic burden of Wilson’s disease in South Korea: a nationwide analysis of the entire patient population by Dong Eun Im, Hye-Young Kang

“…WD imposes a substantial socioeconomic burden in South Korea, primarily due to neurological and psychiatric complications and high hospitalization rates. Targeted prevention and effective management of these complications are essential to reduce costs and improve outcomes.…”
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An observational study of Sub-Saharan African immigrants in California by Nipher Malika, Gloria A. Aidoo-Frimpong, Adedotun Ogunbajo, Ninez A. Ponce

“…These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address the unique challenges faced by SSA immigrants, enhancing their access to resources and support systems to improve overall health and well-being.…”
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exoALMA. IV. Substructures, Asymmetries, and the Faint Outer Disk in Continuum Emission by Pietro Curone, Stefano Facchini, Sean M. Andrews, Leonardo Testi, Myriam Benisty, Ian Czekala, Jane Huang, John D. Ilee, Andrea Isella, Giuseppe Lodato, Ryan A. Loomis, Jochen Stadler, Andrew J. Winter, Jaehan Bae, Marcelo Barraza-Alfaro, Gianni Cataldi, Nicolás Cuello, Daniele Fasano, Mario Flock, Misato Fukagawa, Maria Galloway-Sprietsma, Himanshi Garg, Cassandra Hall, Andrés F. Izquierdo, Kazuhiro Kanagawa, Geoffroy Lesur, Cristiano Longarini, Francois Menard, Ryuta Orihara, Christophe Pinte, Daniel J. Price, Giovanni Rosotti, Richard Teague, Gaylor Wafflard-Fernandez, David J. Wilner, Lisa Wölfer, Hsi-Wei Yen, Tomohiro C. Yoshida, Brianna Zawadzki

“…The exoALMA Large Program targeted a sample of 15 disks to study gas dynamics within these systems, and these observations simultaneously produced continuum data at 0.9 mm (331.6 GHz) with exceptional surface brightness sensitivity at high angular resolution. …”
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Improving agricultural sustainability through farm mergers: an energy efficiency perspective by Amar Oukil, Ahmed Nourani, Ahmed Amin Soltani, Mohamed-Rachid Boulassel, Abdelaali Bencheikh

“…Our approach incorporates the ordered weighted averaging (OWA) operator within an inverse data envelopment analysis (IDEA) model to identify post-merger farms that meet preset efficiency targets. …”
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Accelerated design of Tm3+-doped multicomponent germanate laser glasses via neighboring glassy compounds model by Jiahong Li, Haolin Yang, Zhenjie Lun, Zhongming Wen, Junyan Lu, Guowu Tang, Minbo Wu, Xiangyang Song, Qi Qian

“…Using the NGCs model, multi-property design charts were developed to facilitate the rational design of Tm3+-doped germanate laser glasses for targeted applications by identifying compositions that satisfy various constraints. …”
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Data-driven nutritional assessment of urban food landscapes: insights from Boston, London, and Dubai by Michele Tufano, Fábio Duarte, Martina Mazzarello, Javad Eshtiyagh, Carlo Ratti, Guido Camps

“…Future research should extend this method to diverse regions and advocate for standardized, open-access nutritional data to implement targeted and evidence-based nutritional interventions.…”
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Artificial intelligence tools for engagement prediction in neuromotor disorder patients during rehabilitation by Simone Costantini, Anna Falivene, Mattia Chiappini, Giorgia Malerba, Carla Dei, Silvia Bellazzecca, Fabio A. Storm, Giuseppe Andreoni, Emilia Ambrosini, Emilia Biffi

“…Performance outcomes of five different AI classifiers were compared for both classification targets. Nested k-fold cross-validation was used to deal with model selection and optimization. …”
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Assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene services within nineteen Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh in 2022 by Saira Butt, Md. Samiur Rahman Chowdhury, Sohana Sadique, Abdullah Al Faisal, Adrien Mahama, Alexander Gorski, Biserka Pop-Stefanija, David Beversluis, Jackson Mojong Lochokon, Kalyan Velivela, Kennedy Uadiale, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Teju Gebeyaw Worku, Thok Johnson Gony Billiew, Patrick Keating

“…Data on access to and quality of WASH services, household practices, and health outcomes including skin infections among children under five years of age were collected. Crude and weighted averages with 95% confidence intervals were calculated for each indicator and compared with targets pre-defined based on Sphere guidelines and Médecins Sans Frontières WASH experts. …”
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Emergy analysis-based research on sustainable development of corn planting ecosystems in Sichuan Province by Yuejuan Yang, Yutao Ran, Yue Zhang, Zhengqi Yin, Jiahui Liu, Hongliang Ji

“…Management and environmental impact assessments revealed substantial regional variations, with Suining city achieving the highest scale management degree (59.8) compared to mountainous regions averaging only 21.64. Environmental loading ratios remained below 1 in 67% of regions, while high-level areas averaged 1.71, indicating significant ecological pressure. …”
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Diagnosis of Socio-Economic Prospects and Constraints for Household Biogas Adoption: A Case of Lizulu Market in Ntcheu District of Malawi by Admore Samuel Chiumia, Betchani Tchereni, Hope Baxter Chamdimba, Benjamin L. Robinson, Mike Clifford

“…Biogas is once again emerging as a potential household cooking option that can help developing countries achieve energy targets. However, the adoption of biogas remains relatively slow, necessitating a diagnosis of the problem the review of literature identified. …”
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Combined treatment using bismuth sulfide nanoparticles loaded with NANOG decoy oligodeoxynucleotides under X-ray radiation for breast cancer cells by Sara Heidari, Mahmoud Gharbavi, Roghayeh Ghorbani, Hamed Rezaeejam, Behrooz Johari

“…The synthesized spherical particles exhibited a size distribution averaging 213.8 nm, with a zeta potential measured at -3.27 mV. …”
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A retrospective study of insurance coverage status and economic cost of rare diseases in Hainan Province by John Sieh Dumbuya, Xiuling Chen, Lin Deng, Bashir Ahmad, Jun Lu

“…Hospitalisation expenses accounted for 49.16% of the total costs, with out-of-pocket expenses averaging 17.52%. The findings reveal a significant economic burden associated with rare diseases in Hainan, highlighting the necessity for targeted policy interventions. …”
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