Symbiotic Symbiodiniaceae mediate coral-associated bacterial communities along a natural thermal gradient by Qianxi Yang, Han Zhang, Jian-Wen Qiu, Dingyong Huang, Xijie Zhou, Xinqing Zheng

“…To fill this knowledge gap, we examined Pocillopora acuta, an environmentally sensitive coral species, collected from three sites along the southeastern coast of Hainan which exhibit moderate environmental differences. …”
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A Revisit of Large-Scale Patterns in Middle Stratospheric Circulation Variations by Ningning Tao, Xiaosong Chen, Fei Xie, Yongwen Zhang, Yan Xia, Xuan Ma, Han Huang, Hongyu Wang

“…However, we still lack a comprehensive perspective on large-scale patterns in stratospheric circulation, as the stratosphere is a typical complex system. To address this gap, we employed the eigen microstate approach (EMA) to revisit the characteristics of zonal wind from 70–10 hPa from 1980 to 2022, based on ERA5 reanalysis data. …”
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slendr: a framework for spatio-temporal population genomic simulations on geographic landscapes by Petr, Martin, Haller, Benjamin C., Ralph, Peter L., Racimo, Fernando

“…This spatial dimension is often neglected, partly due to the lack of tools specifically designed for building and evaluating complex spatio-temporal population genetic models. …”
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Exploring the Skills Prioritised in the Assessment of Students Pursuing Adult Nursing, Post‐COVID: A Qualitative Analysis by Carmel Bond, Joanna M. Painter, Donna Barnett

“…Task‐focussed competencies included ‘technically complex physical health skills’ with an emphasis on specialist clinical interventions and procedures. …”
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Long-Term Surgical Outcome of Canal-Tympanoplasty in Patients With Schuknecht Type B Congenital Aural Stenosis by Yoonjae Lee, Moo Kyun Park, Jun Ho Lee, Sang-Yeon Lee, Myung-Whan Suh

“…Congenital aural atresia (CAA) is a complex condition that manifests in various forms, including Schuknecht type B stenosis, which is characterized by a congenitally narrow bony external auditory canal (EAC). …”
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Offshore wave climate of the Pará-Maranhão Basin, Amazonian continental shelf by João Luiz B. Carvalho, Inaiê M. Miranda, Eduardo V. Queiroz, Juliana S. Guerreiro, Henrique, P. Pereira, Susana S. Vinzon

“…Despite the region’s relevance, studies on wave climate are scarce. To address this gap, this research provides a detailed assessment of the offshore wave climate of the North Brazilian Coast, particularly the Pará-Maranhão sector. …”
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Attitudes of Ukrainian refugees in Austria: gender roles, democracy, and confidence in international institutions by B. Riederer, I. Buber-Ennser, I. Setz, J. Kohlenberger, B. Rengs

“…Our research addresses this gap by offering a comparative analysis of two value dimensions: (1) gender roles, and (2) political attitudes. …”
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Loading Response of Segment Lining with Pea-Gravel Grouting Defects for TBM Tunnel in Transition Zones of Surrounding Rocks by Qixing Che, Changyong Li, Xiangfeng Wang, Zhixiao Zhang, Yintao He, Shunbo Zhao

“…However, it is prone to defects due to complex construction conditions and geological factors. …”
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Intersection between individual, household, environmental and system level factors in defining risk and resilience for children in Kenya's ASAL: A qualitative study. by Esther Jebor Chongwo, Barack Aoko, Martha Kaniala, Moses Esala, Phillis Magoma, Eunice Njoroge, Susan Nyamanya, Joyce Marangu, Anil Khamis, John Ng'asike, Anja C Huizink, Amina Abubakar

“…This study aimed at bridging this gap.<h4>Methods</h4>The study was conducted in 10 ASAL counties in Kenya. …”
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Heat Transfer Enhancement in Heat Exchangers by Longitudinal Vortex Generators: A Review of Numerical and Experimental Approaches by Yidie Luo, Gongli Li, Nick S. Bennett, Zhen Luo, Adnan Munir, Mohammad S. Islam

“…The effectiveness of these methods in capturing the complex fluid dynamics and thermal characteristics induced by LVGs is critically assessed. …”
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COVID-19 vaccine confidence among parents of racially diverse children aged 0–12 years old in Canada: The role of major experience of racial discrimination, health literacy, and co... by Seyed Mohammad Mahdi Moshirian Farahi, Rose Darly Dalexis, Idrissa Beogo, Léa Gakima, Jude Mary Cénat

“…This study investigates factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine confidence among Canadian parents from different racial groups, addressing a gap in existing research. Data were collected in 2023 (October to November) included 2,528 parents of children aged 0–12. …”
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Public perceptions of climate risks, vulnerability, and adaptation strategies: Fuzzy cognitive mapping in Irish and Spanish living labs by Ananya Tiwari, Luís Campos Rodrigues, Sudha-Rani Nalakurthi, Salem Gharbia

“…This study aims to address this research gap by exploring the public perceptions of climate change in two living lab regions in Europe, namely, in Spain and Ireland. …”
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Deciphering respiratory viral infections by harnessing organ-on-chip technology to explore the gut–lung axis by Hristina Koceva, Mona Amiratashani, Parastoo Akbarimoghaddam, Bianca Hoffmann, Gaukhar Zhurgenbayeva, Mark S. Gresnigt, Vanessa Rossetto Marcelino, Christian Eggeling, Marc Thilo Figge, Maria-João Amorim, Alexander S. Mosig

“…This review bridges the gap between complex biological phenomena and the technical prowess of OoC models, providing a comprehensive roadmap for researchers in the field.…”
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Health systems governance, shocks and resilience: a scoping review of key concepts and theories by Mauricio Avendano, Didier Wernli, Stéfanie Monod, Camille Poroes, Giulia Belloni, Nolwenn Bühler

“…While many authors stress the value of a forward-looking approach that anticipates scenarios to build resilience, there is no consensus on whether a centralised ‘top-down’ is more effective than a decentralised ‘bottom-up’ approach to respond to shocks.Conclusions Overall, the literature suggests that governance is critical to understanding health system resilience in response to shocks, yet these relationships are considered complex and potentially bidirectional and remain undertheorised. …”
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Genome-wide DNA methylation analysis of CBCVd-infected hop plants (Humulus lupulus var. “Celeia”) provides novel insights into viroid pathogenesis by Andrej Sečnik, Helena Volk, Urban Kunej, Sebastjan Radišek, Nataša Štajner, Jernej Jakše

“…Our aim was to unravel the complexities of how viroids influence the molecular landscape within plants and the corresponding host defenses. …”
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BEAUTY IN MATHEMATICAL EDUCATION: SYNERGETIC WORLDVIEW by V. A. Testov

“…The synergetrics as a general scientific theory about self-organisation of complex systems allows us to give another interpretation of beauty – as a kind of attractor, the result of self-organisation of nature or theflight of human thought. …”
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Knowledge–Behavior Relationships and Technology Adoption Among Patients With Diabetes: A Mixed‐Methods Analysis of Smart Foot Care Technology by Ting‐Ting Yeh, Jawl‐Shan Huang, Yun‐Chieh Chou

“…Qualitative analysis revealed three main themes: technology acceptance perceptions, implementation support system, and self‐management patterns, highlighting the complex interplay between knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral factors. …”
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Enhancement and evaluation for deep learning-based classification of volumetric neuroimaging with 3D-to-2D knowledge distillation by Hyemin Yoon, Do-Young Kang, Sangjin Kim

“…For these reasons, several prior studies have opted to use comparatively lighter 2D CNNs instead of the complex 3D CNN technology. They analyze using projected 2D datasets created from representative slices extracted from 3D volumetric imaging. …”
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Protocol for a new family history of addiction density score to aid in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders by Jessica L. Bourdon, Jordan Wright, Sabrina Verdecanna, Mer W. Francis, Vivia V. McCutcheon

“…While more research is needed, pilot results provide a valuable research tool, insight into a typical family history for those at an inpatient addiction treatment center, and steps toward closing the research-to-practice gap in this field.…”
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Social Determinants Influencing Internet‐Based Service Adoption Among Female Family Caregivers in Bangladesh: A Sociodemographic and Technological Analysis by Mohammad Ishtiaque Rahman, Jahangir Alam, Khadija Khanom, Forhan Bin Emdad

“…Conclusion This study highlights the complex interplay of socioeconomic and environmental factors in shaping internet service usage among female caregivers in Bangladesh. …”
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