A long-term, high-accuracy and seamless 1km soil moisture dataset over the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau during 2001–2020 based on a two-step downscaling method by Yulin Shangguan, Xiaoxiao Min, Nan Wang, Cheng Tong, Zhou Shi

“…However, most existing satellite SM data are only available at coarse scale (~25 km) and suffer a lot from data gaps due to satellite orbit coverage and snow cover, especially on the QTP. …”
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Unveiling Hidden Aspects of Intermediary Organizations in Innovation: A Systematic Review through the Lens of Industry Taxonomy by Mostafa Mohseni kiasari, ‌Javad Soltanzadeh, Amirhossein Azizi Hasanabadi, Hamed Talebi

“…Objective In the innovation system, actors are involved in a complex situation of formal and informal networks, both within and among subgroups. …”
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Advances in analytical approaches for background parenchymal enhancement in predicting breast tumor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy: A systematic review. by Julius Thomas, Lucas Malla, Benard Shibwabo

“…The shift towards longitudinal BPE analysis has highlighted significant gaps, suggesting the need for alternative analytical techniques, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). …”
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An Automatic Method for Powerline Extraction From ALS Point Cloud of Powerline Corridors by Di Cao, Cheng Wang, Haibo Liu, Su Zhang, Meng Du, Pu Wang, Sheng Nie, Sijin Cheng

“…This article presents a method for automated powerline extraction from ALS-acquired point clouds, addressing key challenges such as large-scale data processing, complex terrains, and precise segmentation of powerlines and associated components. …”
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Non-typhoidal Salmonella in Nigeria: do outcomes of ‘multisectoral’ surveillance, treatment and control justify the intervention costs? by Abdullahi O. Sanni, Abdurrahman H. Jibril, Olubunmi G. Fasanmi, Oluwawemimo O. Adebowale, Alexander R. Jambalang, Aminu Shittu, Annelize Jonker, Latifah O. Abdulkarim, Folorunso O. Fasina

“…Anticipatory planning tools, when applied pre-emptively, can benefit budgeting, identify gaps, and assist in the delivery of cost-saving and effective measures against infectious disease.…”
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Starch–Polyphenol Interactions: Impact on Food Structure and Starch Digestibility by Javier Echave, Sepidar Seyyedi-Mansour, Pauline Donn, Ana Olivia Serra Jorge, Lucia Cassani, Lillian Barros, Miguel Angel Prieto

“…Native starch is usually present in two main forms: V-type inclusion complexes with hydrophobic bonds or non-inclusion crystal complexes (A- or B-type) prone to H-bonds and ionic/electrostatic interactions. …”
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First principles investigation of bandgap modulation and light matter interaction in cubic X₂ScInI₆ halide double perovskites for emerging energy applications by Muhammad Yar Khan, Muhammad Awais Jehangir, It Ee Lee, Qamar Wali, Tariq Usman, Li Xiaojie, Abdullah Al Souwaileh

“…We also computed band-gaps in cooperation with TB-mBJ, along with and without spin-orbit coupling (SOC). …”
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Narrative Review of Multifaceted Approaches to Managing Recurrent Implantation Failure: Insights and Innovations by Xi Luo, Zhenlin He, Rui Ma, Na Lin, Lei Li, Yunxiu Li, Yang Ke, Xia Meng, Ze Wu

“…Mechanism: The development of RIF can be attributed to a complex causal network of factors. Chromosomal anomalies, such as aneuploidies, directly impact the genetic viability of embryos. …”
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Enhanced prediction of heat transfer in jet impingement cooling using an artificial intelligence: A case study by Mehmet Berkant Özel, Ufuk Durmaz, Muhammed Ali Nur Öz, Ahmet Ümit Tepe, Cemil Öz, Ünal Uysal, Orhan Yalçinkaya, Ali Cemal Beni̇m, Norah Alomayrah, M.S. Al-Buriahi

“…Jet impingement cooling was examined with four different Reynolds numbers (16250, 21700, 27100, 36250) and six dimensionless gaps between the jet and the target surface (G/D = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6). …”
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Morphological, Physiological, and Molecular Responses to Heat Stress in Brassicaceae by Iram Batool, Ahsan Ayyaz, Tongjun Qin, Xiaofen Wu, Weiqi Chen, Fakhir Hannan, Zafar Ullah Zafar, Muhammad Shahbaz Naeem, Muhammad Ahsan Farooq, Weijun Zhou

“…While such studies are limited in <i>B. napus</i>, contrasting trends in gene expression have been observed across different species and cultivars, suggesting these genes play a complex role in heat stress tolerance. Key knowledge gaps are identified regarding the impact of heat stress during the growth stages of <i>B. napus</i>. …”
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Professionalisation and governance in sports organisations: towards an integrated understanding by Raphael Stieger, Siegfried Nagel, Grazia Lang

“…This study takes a first step toward a (more) integrated understanding of professionalisation and governance in sports organisations by identifying key research gaps and proposing five areas for future research. …”
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Spatial Variation Characteristics of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Their Derivatives in Surface Water of Suzhou City: Occurrence, Sources, and Risk Assessment by Jinxu Fan, Zhangwei Jing, Feng Guo, Jing Jia, Yu Jiang, Xiaoyu Cai, Shuting Wang, Hu Zhao, Xianjing Song

“…These insights underscore the necessity of adapting environmental policies to address complex pollutant mixtures in rapidly developing regions, emphasizing the replicability of the proposed framework for urban watershed management.…”
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Toward Software-Defined Networking-Based IoT Frameworks: A Systematic Literature Review, Taxonomy, Open Challenges and Prospects by Shahbaz Siddiqui, Sufian Hameed, Syed Attique Shah, Ijaz Ahmad, Adel Aneiba, Dirk Draheim, Schahram Dustdar

“…We present the research gaps by identifying and analyzing the key architectural requirements and management issues in IoT infrastructures. …”
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Comparing the Efficacy of Professional Athlete-Led Online Instruction and Traditional Coaching for Developing Technical Competencies in Novice Sepak Takraw Players: A 12-Week Rando... by Zulkifli Zulkifli, Raffly Henjilito, Yudanto Yudanto, Jet Longakit, Sm Farooque, Vlad Adrian Geanta, Oleksii Kozin

“…Background and purpose This study aimed to compare the efficacy of professional athlete-led online instruction with traditional in-person coaching for developing technical competencies in novice sepak takraw players, addressing critical knowledge gaps in digital sports instruction and motor skill development. …”
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Long-Term Validation of Aeolus Level-2B Winds in the Brazilian Amazon by Alexandre Calzavara Yoshida, Patricia Cristina Venturini, Fábio Juliano da Silva Lopes, Eduardo Landulfo

“…The Aeolus satellite’s measurements filled critical gaps in existing wind observations, particularly in remote regions such as the Brazilian Amazon. …”
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What do we know about nursing practice in relation to functional ability limitations, frailty and models of care among older people in home- and facility-based care: a scoping revi... by Ida Røed Flyum, Edith Roth Gjevjon, Anna Josse Eklund, Gunilla Borglin

“…A descriptive analysis was conducted where the identified patterns were organised and categorised with the support of the Pattern, Advances, Gaps, Evidence for practice and research Recommendations framework (PAGER). …”
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Characterizing US Spatial Connectivity and Implications for Geographical Disease Dynamics and Metapopulation Modeling: Longitudinal Observational Study by Giulia Pullano, Lucila Gisele Alvarez-Zuzek, Vittoria Colizza, Shweta Bansal

“…Yet, because of substantial data gaps in the past, what still eludes our understanding are the following questions: (1) How does mobility contribute to the spread of infection within the United States at local, regional, and national scales? …”
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Approaches to neonatal intubation training: A scoping review by Jasmine Antoine, Brian Dunn, Mia McLanders, Luke Jardine, Helen Liley

“…However, neonatal intubation is complex and risky, requiring technical and non-technical skill competence. …”
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A Library of Plasmodium vivax Recombinant Merozoite Proteins Reveals New Vaccine Candidates and Protein-Protein Interactions. by Jessica B Hostetler, Sumana Sharma, S Josefin Bartholdson, Gavin J Wright, Rick M Fairhurst, Julian C Rayner

“…<h4>Background</h4>A vaccine targeting Plasmodium vivax will be an essential component of any comprehensive malaria elimination program, but major gaps in our understanding of P. vivax biology, including the protein-protein interactions that mediate merozoite invasion of reticulocytes, hinder the search for candidate antigens. …”
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A sustainable path to Modernization: Transforming African cities by Svetlana A. Balashova, Marina S. Reshetnikova, Viktor M. Kadrov, Galina A. Vasilieva, Nadezhda A. Rogozhina

“…Africa is undergoing one of the world's fastest urbanization processes, presenting both opportunities and complex challenges. This rapid urban expansion is linked to the urgent need for resilient infrastructure, necessitating innovative governance frameworks across all dimensions of urban planning. …”
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