Urbanization, growth, and carbon footprints: A GCC perspective on sustainable development by Ebrahim Abbas Abdullah Abbas Amer, Zhang Xiuwu, Ebrahim Mohammed Ali Meyad, Mohammed Muneer Alareqi, Sameer M.H. Bather, Amr Abdelwahed

“…These findings offer critical policy insights, highlighting the need for GCC countries to transition toward greener energy sources, implement stricter environmental regulations, and promote sustainable urban planning to mitigate carbon emissions while sustaining economic growth.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Fractals-Homogeneity-Entropy Algorithms Applied on a FEM Bridge Model to Identify Damage by Jose M. Machorro-Lopez, Martin Valtierra-Rodriguez, Jose T. Perez-Quiroz, Juan P. Amezquita-Sanchez

“…Non-visible structural damage in such large structures poses a serious risk, as small defects in critical elements can rapidly grow, potentially leading to catastrophic failure. Therefore, implementing simple yet effective methods for damage identification within a structural health monitoring (SHM) system is crucial for ensuring bridge reliability. …”
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Deletion of succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase sad and chromosomal expression of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase as metabolic requirements for improved production of 2,4-dihydroxy... by T. A. Stefanie Nguyen, Ceren Alkim, Nadine Ihle, Thomas Walther, Cláudio J. R. Frazão

“…In this work, we aimed to optimize the aerobic production of DHB from glucose through the synthetic malyl phosphate (MalP) pathway, which comprises the conversion of the natural TCA cycle intermediate malate into MalP and the subsequent reactions to yield malate semialdehyde (MalSA) and finally DHB. We first implemented the synthetic pathway in an engineered Escherichia coli strain previously reported to over-produce malate through the oxidative TCA cycle. …”
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COMPETITIVENESS OF THE IT BUSINESS IN UKRAINE: CURRENT STATE AND PATHWAYS FOR ENHANCEMENT by Yurii Umantsiv, Ihor Rudenko, Tatyana Ozhelevskaya, Tamila Shcherbakova, Viktoriya Khrustalova

“…The study examines potential actions the Government of Ukraine could implement to foster the development of the R&D centres and attract investment to enhance the competitiveness of the national IT firms. …”
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Enhancing team development in an internal medicine resident continuity clinic by Majken T. Wingo, Andrew J. Halvorsen, Emily L. Leasure, Jocelyn A. Wallace, Jill M. Huber, Tammy R. Mathias, Kris G. Thomas

“…Additional assessment of clinical and educational outcomes is ongoing.…”
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Machine learning for Internet of Things (IoT) device identification: a comparative study by Hamid Tahaei, Anqi Liu, Hamid Forooghikian, Mehdi Gheisari, Faiz Zaki, Nor Badrul Anuar, Zhaoxi Fang, Longjun Huang

“…The study evaluates the efficacy of filter-and wrapper-based FS methods across various ML classifiers. Additionally, we implemented a Binary Green Wolf Optimizer (BGWO) and compared its performance with that of traditional ML classifiers to assess the potential of this binary meta-heuristic algorithm. …”
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Automated Overtake Assist System Using YOLOv4 and Mask R-CNN for Enhanced Autonomous Driving by Navya Thirumaleshwar Hegde, Kapileswar Rana, S. S. Barath, Florence Nishmitha, Vishnu G. Nair

“…The system is implemented on a Raspberry Pi microcontroller, integrated with a high-definition webcam to capture real-time visual data, facilitating intelligent decision-making and enhancing the safety and efficiency of overtaking maneuvers in Autonomous vehicles(AVs). …”
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Integrated wellbore-surface pressure control production optimization for shale gas wells by Xingyu Zhou, Liming Zhang, Ji Qi, Yanxing Wang, Kai Zhang, Ruijia Zhang, Yaqi Sun

“…The decline in production and pressure for individual wells over time is forecasted using a predictive model that accounts for key factors of system optimization, such as reservoir depletion, wellbore conditions, and equipment performance. Additionally, the model predicts the timing and impact of liquid loading, which can significantly affect production. …”
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Comparison of Marker- and Markerless-Derived Lower Body Three-Dimensional Gait Kinematics in Typically Developing Children by Henrike Greaves, Antonio Eleuteri, Gabor J. Barton, Mark A. Robinson, Karl C. Gibbon, Richard J. Foster

“…Further investigation is required to understand the deviations and differences between systems before implementing markerless technology in a clinical setting.…”
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Food for Thought: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on the Effects of Ultra‐Processed Foods on Cognition in Children and Adolescents by Lan Nguyen, Jared Walters, Bernadette Spies, Amelia Coppus, Jenaya Massie, Thamiris Penteado Bertonha

“…These findings emphasize the need for dietary interventions aimed at reducing UPF consumption to support optimal cognitive development in children and adolescents. Additionally, the results provide valuable insights to inform public health policies, highlighting the importance of promoting healthier dietary choices and implementing education campaigns to mitigate the cognitive risks associated with UPF consumption.…”
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Fully Digital Phased Array Harmonic Radar for Detecting Concealed Electronic Devices by Wonryeol Lee, Taeyong Jeong, Daju Lee, Kyusik Woo, Kang-Yoon Lee, Chang-Ryul Yun, Chulhun Seo, Juntaek Oh, Keum Cheol Hwang, Sun K. Hong

“…The experimental validation results demonstrated an average range error of 32.3 cm with a range resolution of 37.5 cm. Additionally, multi-target detection was performed using beamforming techniques. …”
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From STEM-EDXS data to phase separation and quantification using physics-guided NMF by Adrien Teurtrie, Nathanaël Perraudin, Thomas Holvoet, Hui Chen, Duncan T L Alexander, Guillaume Obozinski, Cécile Hébert

“…It optimizes a Poisson likelihood, under additional simplex constraint together with user-chosen sparsity-inducing and smoothing regularizations, and is based on iterative multiplicative updates. …”
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Sensor-Based Yield Prediction in Durum Wheat Under Semi-Arid Conditions Using Machine Learning Across Zadoks Growth Stages by Süreyya Betül Rufaioğlu, Ali Volkan Bilgili, Erdinç Savaşlı, İrfan Özberk, Salih Aydemir, Amjad Mohamed Ismael, Yunus Kaya, João P. Matos-Carvalho

“…In this study, a time-series-based modeling approach was implemented using sensor-based data (SPAD, NSPAD, NDVI, INSEY, and plant height measurements collected at four different Zadoks growth stages (ZD24, ZD30, ZD31, and ZD32). …”
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TAK-653 Reverses Core Depressive Symptoms in Chronic Stress-Induced Monkey Model by Ling Li, Zhiting Zhang, Xinhe Liu, Mengni Zhou, Shenglin Wen, Ji Dai

“…<b>Methods:</b> To assess its potential antidepressant properties, a chronic unpredictable mild stress protocol was implemented over 12 weeks to create a monkey model of depression, followed by a two-week treatment period with TAK-653. …”
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D-lactate and glycerol as potential biomarkers of sorafenib activity in hepatocellular carcinoma by Silvia Pedretti, Francesca Palermo, Miriana Braghin, Gabriele Imperato, Pasquale Tomaiuolo, Meral Celikag, Marta Boccazzi, Veronica Vallelonga, Lorenzo Da Dalt, Giuseppe Danilo Norata, Giorgia Marisi, Ilario Giovanni Rapposelli, Andrea Casadei-Gardini, Serena Ghisletti, Maurizio Crestani, Emma De Fabiani, Nico Mitro

“…Here, we demonstrate that metabolic reprogramming is a strategic response implemented by cancer cells to survive the therapeutic pressure. …”
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Sustainability in practice: Analyzing environmental, social and governance practices in leading Latin American organizations' reports by Cleiton Hluszko, Murillo Vetroni Barros, Adriano Martins de Souza, Diego Alexis Ramos Huarachi, Micaela Ines Castillo Ulloa, Vinicius Moretti, Fabio Neves Puglieri, Antonio Carlos de Francisco

“…Sustainable development is crucial for the competitive advantage of industries. However, implementing this business model faces challenges that can impact its integration and compromise the adoption of actions to address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues that are of interest to stakeholders. …”
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Global, Regional, and National Burden of Nonrheumatic Valvular Heart Disease and Its Attributable Risk Factors in 204 Countries and Territories, 1990 to 2019: Results From the Glob... by Le Li, Limin Liu, Zhicheng Hu, Likun Zhou, Zhuxin Zhang, Lingmin Wu, Ligang Ding, Zhao Hu, Lihui Zheng, Yan Yao

“…However, low‐ and middle‐sociodemographic index countries should also implement measures to manage the rapidly increasing burden of NRVD.…”
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Small bowel metastasis during organ preservation in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: case report and literature review by Qinxing Cao, Qinxing Cao, Hejiang Lu, Hejiang Lu, Liangbo Niu, Xiaofang Zhao, Li Yan, Yisha Liu, Minghui Pang, Minghui Pang

“…However, owing to incomplete monitoring measures, a cautious approach should be maintained when implementing organ-preserving surgery at this stage. …”
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DiffuSAR: Frequency Domain-Aware Diffusion Model for SAR Image Generation by Zilu Ying, Wenyu Ke, Yikui Zhai, Zhihao Long, Jianhong Zhou, Hufei Zhu, C. L. Philip Chen

“…Meanwhile, our research reveals that high-frequency (HF) components of SAR images play a crucial role in the generation process, and a frequency adjustment module (FAM) based on the fast Fourier transform is implemented in our generation model to prevent interference of HF components by low-frequency components. …”
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Comparing and assessing physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for different populations with and without chronic conditions and/or disabilities: a systematic review... by George P Nassis, Hashel Al Tunaiji, Ashokan Arumugam, Jean-Philippe Chaput, Paddy C Dempsey, Suzanne McDonough, Arto J Pesola, Reime Jamal Shalash, Raneen Mohammad Qadah, Nour Alsaafin, Shima A Mohammad Zadeh, Senthil Kumaran D, Sarah J Moss, Tamrin Veldsman, Sivapriya Ramakrishnan, Raja Regan, Esha Arora, Sulfikar Ali A, Monica Raja Kumari Raghunathan, Ovidiu Constantin Baltatu, Charlotte Häger

“…Additionally, we will highlight current knowledge gaps and potential shortcomings in existing guidelines. …”
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