CONSTRUCTION STAKEHOLDERS’ PERSPECTIVE ON EXTERNAL RELATED RISK FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT PERFORMANCE by ABDARAHIM SALEM, Eric SIMPEH, Julius Fapohunda

“… Abstract The construction industry is extremely complex, with dynamic project environments creating an atmosphere of high uncertainty and risk. …”
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Advancements in SELEX Technology for Aptamers and Emerging Applications in Therapeutics and Drug Delivery by Liangjie Feng, Yu Sun, Wenshen Jia, Yang Yu, Chang Liu, Jing Yang, Yunxia Luan, Jin Chen, Fengchao Wang

“…Nucleic acid aptamers, selected through the Systematic Evolution of Ligands by Exponential Enrichment (SELEX), are short nucleic acid sequences that exhibit high affinity and specificity towards diverse targets. …”
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Deep eutectic solvent-based magnetic molecular nanomaterials coupled with fluorescent carbon dots as a new strategy to highly enrich and sensitively detect doxycycline in food matr... by Yanqiong Luo, Han Zhang, Jun Liu, Aleeza Jamil, Yujiao Hou, Qian Li, Min Zhao, Chunjie Zhao, Wenjing Li, Bo Hong

“…This strategy of integrating CDs and DES–MMIP for DOX detection conforms to the green concept of environmental protection and provides a new material and research approach for efficient analysis of DOX in complex matrices.…”
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High-Throughput Indirect Monitoring of TORC1 Activation Using the pTOMAN-G Plasmid in Yeast by Melissa Gómez, Guilherme Rocha, Diego Ruiz, Claudio Martínez, Francisco Salinas, Eduardo Kessi-Pérez

“…The target of rapamycin complex 1 (TORC1) is a highly conserved protein complex whose primary function is to link nutrient availability to cell growth in eukaryotes, particularly nitrogen sources. …”
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Formyl Peptide Receptors 1 and 2: Essential for Immunomodulation of Crotoxin in Human Macrophages, Unrelated to Cellular Entry by Luciana de Araújo Pimenta, Ellen Emi Kato, Ana Claudia Martins Sobral, Evandro Luiz Duarte, Maria Teresa Moura Lamy, Kerly Fernanda Mesquita Pasqualoto, Sandra Coccuzzo Sampaio

“…Crotoxin (CTX), the main toxin in <i>Crotalus durissus terrificus</i> venom, is a heterodimeric complex known for its antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. …”
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Establishing 3D organoid models from patient-derived conditionally reprogrammed cells to bridge preclinical and clinical insights in pancreatic cancer by Jin Su Kim, Chan Hee Park, Eunyoung Kim, Hee Seung Lee, Jinyoung Lee, Jeehoon Kim, Eun Hee Kam, Sanghee Nam, Moon Jae Chung, Jeong Youp Park, Seung Woo Park, Sangwoo Kim, Galam Leem, Seungmin Bang

“…Notably, the IC50 values for the 3D organoids were generally higher, reflecting the structural complexity and drug penetration barriers observed in vivo. …”
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Monitoring the Occurrence of <i>Aspergillus</i> in the Air of Intensive Care Units by Anna Inglot, Agnieszka Gniadek, Zuzanna Tokarz, Wirginia Krzyściak, Monika Papież, Paweł Krzyściak

“…The highest concentration of <i>Aspergillus</i> species complexes was detected during autumn, while the lowest was in spring. …”
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Using natural experiments to evaluate population health interventions: a framework for producers and users of evidence by Peter Craig, Mhairi Campbell, Manuela Deidda, Ruth Dundas, Judith Green, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi, Jim Lewsey, David Ogilvie, Frank de Vocht, Martin White

“…Design and planning An adaptation of the MRC/NIHR framework, for the development and evaluation of complex interventions, provides a structure for planning and conducting a natural experimental evaluation and highlights the value of applying a complex systems perspective for the evaluation. …”
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Research progress on SCR catalysts for the synergistic removal of NO and VOCs from coal-fired power plants flue gas: A review by CHEN Yin, LIAO Yanfen*, MA Xiaoqian

“…Synergistic NO and VOCs removal from coal-fired power plants flue gas in the SCR zone can efficiently cut treatment costs, which needs scientific investigation and is of environmental benefits. …”
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QPPLab: A generally applicable software package for detecting, analyzing, and visualizing large-scale quasiperiodic spatiotemporal patterns (QPPs) of brain activity by Nan Xu, Behnaz Yousefi, Nmachi Anumba, Theodore J. LaGrow, Xiaodi Zhang, Shella Keilholz

“…Despite their significance, existing QPP analysis tools are limited by study-specific parameters and complex workflows. To address these challenges, we present QPPLab, an open-source MATLAB-based toolbox for detecting, analyzing, and visualizing QPPs from fMRI time series. …”
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DS Net: A Dual-Coded Segmentation Network Leveraging Large Model Prior Knowledge for Intelligent Landslide Extraction by Xiao Wang, Dongsheng Zhong, Chenghao Liu, Xiaochuan Song, Luting Xu, Yue Deng, Shaoda Li

“…To objectively evaluate the performance of the DS Net model, four efficient semantic segmentation models—SegFormer, SegNeXt, FeedFormer, and U-MixFormer—were selected for comparison. …”
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Mixed hemimicelle dispersive solid-phase extraction of methamphetamine from urine by ionic liquid coated silica nanoparticles by Sepideh Boyaghchi, Arezou Taghvimi, Samin Hamidi, Siavoush Dastmalchi, Asrin Pakravan, Yousef Javadzadeh

“…Coated ionic liquid silica nanoparticles (CILSNPs) are appropriate adsorbent candidates to extract methamphetamine with high selectivity and sensitivity from complex urine matrix using the mixed hemimicelle dispersive solid-phase extraction (MHMDSPE) method. …”
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Experimental Study on Smoke Spreading Laws for Tunnel Fires with Moving Fire Source by Yi Qin, Zhen Yang, Zhihao Zhang, Xiong Zhu, Shimei Dai, Wen Jiang

“…Compared with a stationary fire, the spread of smoke in a moving fire source is more complex, which means hazardous consequences. The study of smoke flow and distribution of ceiling temperature is essential for effective emergency response strategies and efficient execution of rescue operations. …”
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Catalytic peptide-based coacervates for enhanced function through structural organization and substrate specificity by David Q. P. Reis, Sara Pereira, Ana P. Ramos, Pedro M. Pereira, Leonor Morgado, Joana Calvário, Adriano O. Henriques, Mónica Serrano, Ana S. Pina

“…Our findings highlight the potential of a single peptide to induce coacervate formation, selectively recruit substrates, and mediate catalysis, enabling a simple design for low-complexity, single peptide-based compartments with broad implications. …”
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CANini: In-Depth Traffic Analysis for Design and Robustness Evaluation of DTree-Based IDS in Automotive Networking Systems by Nicasio Canino, Pierpaolo Dini, Stefano Mazzetti, Daniele Rossi, Sergio Saponara

“…In-Vehicle Networks (IVNs) have become increasingly complex due to the need to enhance driving experience and provide passengers with a broader range of services. …”
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Machine Learning in the Design and Performance Prediction of Organic Framework Membranes: Methodologies, Applications, and Industrial Prospects by Tong Wu, Jiawei Zhang, Qinghao Yan, Jingxiang Wang, Hao Yang

“…Key findings reveal that ML identifies critical structural descriptors and environmental parameters, guiding the development of high-performance membranes that surpass traditional selectivity–permeability limits. Challenges persist in liquid separations due to dynamic operational complexities and data scarcity, while emerging frameworks offer untapped potential. …”
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Electrochemical Immunosensor Using COOH-Functionalized 3D Graphene Electrodes for Sensitive Detection of Tau-441 Protein by Sophia Nazir, Muhsin Dogan, Yinghui Wei, Genhua Pan

“…Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is essential for effective treatment; however current diagnostic methods are often complex, costly, and unsuitable for point-of-care testing. …”
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Synthesis, DFT calculation, and molecular docking simulation of spirooxindoles based Creatinine chemosensor of Cu2+ by Ghodsi Mohammadi Ziarani, Nikoo Shamkhali, Zahra Panahande, Mehran Feizi-Dehnayebi, Alireza Badiei

“…It is evident that Cu2+ ion is one of the dangerous heavy metals for human health and the environment; therefore, it is very important to identify and detect it easily with an efficient chemosensor. The computational method (DFT) was applied to investigate the ligand's active site for Cu2+ interaction and to examine the electronic properties of the ligand and the ligand-Cu2+ complex. …”
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Design and verification of a single-degree-of-freedom driven deformable wheel mechanism by C. Sha, Y. Huang, Y. Wang, B. Wang, F. Zhou, G. Zhang

“…<p>Improving the obstacle-crossing ability of special vehicles in complex environments is essential for emergency rescue and security operations. …”
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Recent Advances in the Fabrication and Application of Electrochemical Paper-Based Analytical Devices by Zarfashan Shahid, Kornautchaya Veenuttranon, Xianbo Lu, Jiping Chen

“…This review traces the evolution of ePADs from simple designs to complex multilayered structures that optimize analyte flow and improve detection. …”
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