Mapping QTLs Affecting Economic Traits on BTA3 in Chinese Holstein with Microsatellite Markers by Chun-hua QIN, Qin CHU, Gui-yan CHU, Yi ZHANG, Qin ZHANG, Sheng-li ZHANG, Dong-xiao SUN

“…The variance components QTL linkage analysis (LA) and linkage-disequilibrium (LD) analysis (LA/LD) was performed to map QTLs for 7 traits, i.e., 305-d milk yield, fat yield, protein yield, fat percentage, protein percentage, somatic cell score and persistency of milk yield. …”
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Optimization of Customer Feedback Summarization Using Large Language Models (LLM) and Advanced Retrieval-Augmented Generation by Buchepalli Praneeth, Mohana, Eshitha Chowdary Nattem, Kamala Jetti, B. K. Kavyashree, D. Rakshitha, P. Ramakanth Kumar, K. Sreelakshmi

“…Results show that our LLM-based pipeline outperforms by an average 15% in semantic and factual accuracy. Component-level analysis showed that enhanced retrieval strategies showed aggregate improvements of 4.9% in semantic relevance, 12.1% in lexical coverage, and 9.9% in factual consistency over traditional RAG. …”
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Tissue Engineering Construct for Articular Cartilage Restoration with Stromal Cells from Synovium vs. Dental Pulp—A Pre-Clinical Study by Tiago Lazzaretti Fernandes, João Paulo Cortez Santanna, Rafaella Rogatto de Faria, Enzo Radaic Pastore, Daniela Franco Bueno, Arnaldo José Hernandez

“…Conclusion: MRI and histological analysis indicated that TEC treatment led to superior cartilage coverage and quality compared to the defect group. …”
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Vulnerability in research ethics: A systematic review of policy guidelines and documents. by Asia Grigis, Giorgia Beretta, Pascal Borry, Virginia Sanchini

“…Research findings were organised in four different subsections, corresponding to four research questions. The analysis of such a significant number and variety of documents allowed us to identify several recurring patterns that characterise the way vulnerability is described and addressed by policy documents. …”
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Penggunaan Data Sistem Lahan Skala 1 : 50.000 untuk Pemetaan Rawan Longsor di Kabupaten Majalengka by Rastika Widiastuti, Muhammad Qabus Abid Khairullah, Mangapul Parlindungan Tambunan, Muhammad Sufwandika Wijaya

“…Landslide occurrence data and land system maps are used as the main data sources, focusing on landslide occurrence patterns in each land system unit. An overlay analysis method between land system maps and landslide occurrence data combined with geomorphological analysis is used to classify the susceptibility levels to landslides. …”
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Variation patterns of different vegetation types and soil nutrients in water-land ecotone of the Li River by WANG Jing1,2, PAN Fujing3, LU Qianqian2, WANG Bin1*

“…To promote the restoration and reconstruction of ecosystem in the water-land ecotone, based on typical sample investigation, the variation patterns of vegetation species composition and diversity, and soil nutrients under different vegetation types were studied using Pearson correlation coefficient method and redundancy analysis method. The results were as follows:(1)There were significant differences in plant community structure and species diversity of different vegetation types(gravel zone, grass zone, shrub-grass zone, tree zone). …”
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Unlocking horizontal and vertical cropping intensification potentials to address landlessness and food security challenges of rainfed crop production systems in Ethiopia: potential... by Tibebu Kassawmar, Tibebu Kassawmar, Matebu Tadesse, Matebu Tadesse, Gizaw Desta, Amare Bantider, Amare Bantider, Ermias Teferi, Ermias Teferi, Woldeamlak Bewket, Woldeamlak Bewket, Lemlem Abraha, Gete Zeleke, Claire L. Walsh, Greg O’Donnell

“…Using multi-criteria spatial analysis techniques, this study assessed the current status of cropland availability and projected impacts on future crop production in Ethiopia. …”
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Flood Risk Assessment in Coastal Cities: A Case Study of Lingang New City, Shanghai by CHEN Li-hui, CHEN Jie, GAO Guo-ping

“…Through spatial overlay analysis, a refined flood disaster risk assessment was achieved. …”
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The economic burden of breast cancer in western Iran: a cross-sectional cost-of-illness study by Banafsheh Darvishi Teli, Meysam Behzadifar, Mania Beiranvand, Aziz Rezapour, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Samad Azari, Ahad Bakhtiari, Payam Haghighatfard, Mariano Martini, Maryam Saran, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Methods A retrospective cost-of-illness analysis utilizing a cross-sectional design was performed from November 2023 to July 2024. …”
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Legal Challenges of Marine Insurance Laws in the Use of Unmanned Ships by Mahsa Bahadoran- Baghbaderani, Masoud Shirani, Reza Soltani

“…Traditional insurance systems struggle to provide appropriate coverage due to the complexities introduced by autonomous technology. …”
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Characterisation of between-cluster heterogeneity in malaria cluster randomised trials to inform future sample size calculations by Joseph Biggs, Joseph D. Challenger, Dominic Dee, Eldo Elobolobo, Carlos Chaccour, Francisco Saute, Sarah G. Staedke, Sibo Vilakati, Jade Benjamin Chung, Michelle S. Hsiang, Edgard Diniba Dabira, Annette Erhart, Umberto D’Alessandro, Rupam Tripura, Thomas J. Peto, Lorenz Von Seidlein, Mavuto Mukaka, Jacklin Mosha, Natacha Protopopoff, Manfred Accrombessi, Richard Hayes, Thomas S. Churcher, Jackie Cook

“…Underestimation of k decreases study power, thus increases the probability of generating null results. In this meta-analysis of cluster-summary data from 24 malaria CRTs, we calculate true prevalence and incidence k values using methods-of-moments and regression modelling approaches. …”
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Cryopreservation as an assisted reproductive technology by I. R. Abdulazimova, L. L. Mezhidova, R. S. Barkinkhoeva, Z. U. Zarieva, Z. Kh. Abadieva, Kh. R. Magamadova, A. L. Vazikaeva, A. A. Bzhekshieva, D. A. Bogatyreva, E. A. Kauts, M. A. Bayanova, Kh. U. Umarova, Kh. A. Satuev, M. A.F. Qasem

“…For historical and contextual coverage of the topic, selected monographs, reviews, regulatory documents, and conference materials were also used, provided their relevance to the subject matter. …”
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In Situ Electropolymerizing Toward EP‐CoP/Cu Tandem Catalyst for Enhanced Electrochemical CO2‐to‐Ethylene Conversion by Chao Wang, Yifan Sun, Yuzhuo Chen, Yiting Zhang, Liangliang Yue, Lianhuan Han, Liubin Zhao, Xunjin Zhu, Dongping Zhan

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Prediction of health-related quality-of-life results after lung stereotactic body radiotherapy using dose-volume parameters from functional mapping on Gallium-68 perfusion PET/CT by François Lucia, Jacques Lamour, Margaux Geier, Vincent Bourbonne, Fanny Pinot, Malik Nebbache, Frédérique Blanc-Béguin, Simon Hennebicq, Maëlle Mauguen, Kevin Kerleguer, Ulrike Schick, Olivier Pradier, Grégoire Le Gal, Pierre-Yves Salaun, David Bourhis, Pierre-Yves Le Roux

“…Thirteen (33%) and 7 (32%) patients had a deterioration of QoL. In univariate analysis, maximal dose to the heart, doses to the functional lung volume and pulmonary functional test parameters were significantly associated with the early deterioration of HRQoL. …”
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Perceptual-Preference-Based Touring Routes in Xishu Gardens Using Panoramic Digital-Twin Modeling by Xueqian Gong, Zhanyuan Zhu, Li Guo, Yong Zhong, Deshun Zhang, Jing Li, Manqin Yao, Wei Yong, Mengjia Li, Yujie Huang

“…Xishu Gardens, an exemplary narrative of classical Chinese gardens, faces challenges in preserving its commemorative spatial structures while accommodating modern visitors’ needs. While trajectory analysis is critical, existing studies struggle to interpret multi-dimensional perception-preference data owing to spatiotemporal mismatches in multi-source datasets. …”
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Study on the willingness to enroll in the urban and rural residents basic medical insurance: from the perspectives of policy awareness and institutional trust by Qunjun Yu, Ya He, Luyan Li, Danni Xu, Yalin Li, Qin Yin, Ye Lu, Mei He, Sha Ma

“…BackgroundAchieving universal health coverage remains a global health priority. Understanding factors that influence individuals' willingness to enroll in basic medical insurance is essential for system sustainability.ObjectivesThis study aims to examine the impact of policy awareness and institutional trust on the willingness of urban and rural residents to enroll in the Urban and Rural Residents Basic Medical Insurance (URRBMI), with implications for policy refinement. …”
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Application of QVP Method to Winter Precipitation Observation Based on Polarimetric Radar by Guan Li, Dai Jianhua, Tao Lan, Yin Chunguang, Meng Fanwang

“…The QVP methodology is particularly effective because of its local coverage and high precision as well as its potential for nowcasting.…”
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Synthesising key findings from Indonesia’s first civil society-led forum on primary health care: PHC forum, Jakarta, 13-14 November 2023 by Diah Satyani Saminarsih, Clarissa Cita Magdalena, Nadhira Febianisari, Yurdhina Meilissa, Sadika Nuraini Hamid, Muhammad Iqbal Hafizon, Sayyid Muhammad Jundullah, Olivia Herlinda

“…Methods This paper presents a thematic analysis of the PHC Forum. The Forum was organised into two days with a total of 783 participants, categorised as policymakers, academics, health workers, civil society leaders, and community members, mostly from the Global South countries. …”
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Psychometric validation and correlates of the personal safety perception scale (PSPS-26) as a multidimensional measure of perceived safety by Mariam Dabbous, Fouad Sakr, Jihan Safwan, Mohamad Rahal, Iqbal Fahs, Marwan Akel, Pascale Salameh

“…Construct validity was assessed using principal component analysis with Promax rotation, and reliability was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha. …”
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Genomics of Type 1 Diabetes in Ukraine Initiative by K. Shchubelka, Walter W. Wolfsberger, O. Oleksyk, et. all

“…Association testing is underway to confirm the known and identify several new Eastern-European-specific coding variants; re-analysis of exomes also enabled molecular re-diagnosis of monogenic diabetes in multiple families. …”
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