Testing the role of online group-based supervision for local humanitarian workers following a crisis: A mixed-methods longitudinal study. by Gülşah Kurt, Fatema Almeamari, Hafsa El-Dardery, Aya Kardouh, Scarlett Wong, Michael McGrath, Louis Klein, Ammar Beetar, Salah Lekkeh, Ahmed El-Vecih, Wael Yasaki, Ceren Acarturk, Dusan Hadzi-Pavlovic, Zachary Steel, Simon Rosenbaum, Ruth Wells

“…Thematic analysis identified five features of supervision as a safe space and two functions as a source of emotional and practical support after the earthquakes. …”
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Spatio-Temporal Evolution and Conflict Diagnosis of Territorial Space in Mountainous–Flatland Areas from a Multi-Scale Perspective: A Case Study of the Central Yunnan Urban Agglome... by Yongping Li, Xianguang Ma, Junsan Zhao, Shuqing Zhang, Chuan Liu

“…Using the Urban Agglomeration in Central Yunnan (UACY) as a case study, the production–living–ecological space (PLES) was classified through land-use functional dominance analysis based on 2010–2020 geospatial datasets. …”
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Exploring the impact of Plantago lanceolata mucilage edible coating enhanced with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CWKu-12 postbiotics on the shelf life of lamb meat slices by Abbas Mirzaei, Abas Abdeshahi, Behrooz Alizadeh Behbahani, Fereshteh Falah

“…The aim of this study was to develop an innovative edible coating with antioxidant and antibacterial functions, utilizing Plantago lanceolata mucilage (PLM) and postbiotics (cell-free supernatant, CFS) derived from Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CWKu-12. …”
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Impact of early β-blocker use on the incidence of sepsis and clinical outcomes following cardiac surgery: a retrospective cohort study by Chen Yin, Chengjian Guan, Qianli Ma, Shaotong Zhang, Qian Chen, Bing Xiao

“…Early β-blocker use was associated with a reduced risk of sepsis and lower in-hospital mortality across all methods. For 28-day and 1-year mortality, β-blocker use showed a trend toward risk reduction. …”
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Comparative Study of Two Root Coverage Procedures for Localized Gingival Recessions on Lower Anterior Teeth Using Partially De-Epithelialized Connective Tissue Graft (PE-CTG) Aided... by Min-Young Goo, Seung-Kyu Lee, Kyung-Min Kim, Won-Pyo Lee

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Gingival recession is a common periodontal condition that can lead to aesthetic and functional problems if untreated, necessitating the development of effective root coverage techniques. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Frailty in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Longren Wu, Si Liu, Meijun Zhang, Xiaoyun Xiong

“…Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple databases, including EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Chinese Biological Medicine (CBM), CNKI, and Wan Fang up to August 25, 2024. …”
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Evaluation of translocation of black bears involved in human–bear conflicts in South‐central Colorado by Mat W. Alldredge, Daniel P. Walsh, Linda L. Sweanor, Robert B. Davies, Al Trujillo

“…We used a cause‐specific hazards model with a constant age effect across the cause‐specific hazards to estimate annual survival rate for translocated adult bears (0.50, 95% credible interval CI = 0.36–0.65) and for subadult bears (0.28, 95% CI = 0.12–0.48). …”
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Exploring genomic loci and candidate genes associated with drought tolerance indices in spring wheat evaluated under two levels of drought by Mohamed Mosalam, Rahma A. Nemr, Maha Aljabri, Alaa A. Said, Mohamed El-Soda

“…Several novel and known genes, previously reported to have functions related to biotic and abiotic stresses response were linked to significant SNPs. …”
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OpenSEA: a 3D printed planetary gear series elastic actuator for a compliant elbow joint exoskeleton by Benjamin Jenks, Benjamin Jenks, Hailey Levan, Hailey Levan, Filip Stefanovic

“…Our design utilizes a 4.12 Nm motor operating at 26 RPM based on assessment of functional performance differences across healthy and post-stroke individuals. …”
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Optimising metallic coatings strategies for enhanced surface performance of bioresorbable polymeric stents by Ana M. Sousa, Ana M. Amaro, Ana P. Piedade

“…However, challenges persist, including issues of cellular compatibility, mechanical strength, and degradation rates across stent types. Polymeric Bioresorbable Stents (BRS) have shown promising results in solving some of these problems. …”
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An Innovative Artificial Intelligence Classification Model for Non-Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Utilizing Cardiac Biomechanics Derived from Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Liqiang Fu, Peifang Zhang, Liuquan Cheng, Peng Zhi, Jiayu Xu, Xiaolei Liu, Yang Zhang, Ziwen Xu, Kunlun He

“…The framework maintained robust generalizability across imaging protocols and institutions with minimal performance degradation. …”
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Probabilistic Analysis of Surface Integrity in CNC Turning: Influence of Thermal Conductivity and Hardness on Roughness and Waviness Distributions by Mohammad S. Alsoufi, Saleh A. Bawazeer

“…Surface roughness and waviness parameters were measured across five zones per material under controlled conditions. …”
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A MEMS grating modulator with a tunable sinusoidal grating for large-scale extendable apertures by Datai Hui, Dongpeng Li, Binbin Wang, Yongqian Li, Jiaqian Ding, Laixian Zhang, Dayong Qiao

“…Abstract Microelectromechanical system (MEMS) grating modulators enable versatile beam steering functions through the electrostatic actuation of movable ribbons. …”
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Optimizing VGG16 deep learning model with enhanced hunger games search for logo classification by Mohammed Hussain, Thaer Thaher, Mohamed Basel Almourad, Majdi Mafarja

“…The Hunger Games Search (HGS) is a recent swarm intelligence algorithm that has shown good performance across various applications. However, the standard HGS still faces limitations, such as restricted population diversity and a tendency to get trapped in local optima, which can hinder its effectiveness. …”
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ELK4 induced upregulation of HOMER3 promotes the proliferation and metastasis in glioma via Wnt/β-catenin/EMT signaling pathway by Furong Wang, Hui Zhou, Yu Tian, Xiaoling Wang, Youcai Huang, Yanyang Tu, Liwen Li, Haining Zhen

“…This study conducted a comprehensive pan-cancer analysis to evaluate the expression profiles of HOMER family members across different tumor types, utilizing data from public databases such as TCGA and GTEx. …”
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‘They don’t squeal, ‘Disabled’.’: using qualitative interviews to explore user perceptions of ‘stylish’ grab rails intended to promote healthy ageing in place in England... by Katie Brittain, Kate Gibson, Sarah Dickson, Andrew Kingston, Mitra Cheraghi

“…Participants resided in the following regions across the UK: North East, North West, Yorkshire, East and West Midlands. …”
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Evaluating the effects of climate-induced heatwaves on the thermal dynamics and water quality of a deep reservoir in Portugal by Manuel Almeida, Senlin Zhu, Rita M. Cardoso, Pedro M.M. Soares, Pedro Coelho

“…The study also underscores the importance of hydrodynamic forcing functions, such as inflow temperature and atmospheric variability, in shaping thermal stratification and circulation patterns. …”
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Response of Pedunculate Oak (<i>Quercus robur</i> L.) to Adverse Environmental Conditions in Genetic and Dendrochronological Studies by Konstantin V. Krutovsky, Anna A. Popova, Igor A. Yakovlev, Yulai A. Yanbaev, Sergey M. Matveev

“…Pedunculate oak (<i>Quercus robur</i> L.) is widely distributed across Europe and serves critical ecological, economic, and recreational functions. …”
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Cell Membrane Capacitance (<i>C_m</i>) Measured by Bioimpedance Spectroscopy (BIS): A Narrative Review of Its Clinical Relevance and Biomarker Potential by Steven Brantlov, Leigh C. Ward, Søren Isidor, Christian Lodberg Hvas, Charlotte Lock Rud, Lars Jødal

“…Cell membrane capacitance (<i>C_m</i>) is a potential biomarker that reflects the structural and functional integrity of cell membranes. It is essential for physiological processes such as signal transduction, ion transport, and cellular homeostasis. …”
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Quantitative Risk Assessment of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil at an Oil and Gas Company by Muhammad Iman Tsalatsa Raihan Tjahjono, Adhitya Ryan Ramadhani

“…Introduction: An oil and gas refinery operates various equipment with specific functions for different processes. Each piece of equipment has potential hazards that can damage the equipment and injure or kill workers. …”
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