Synthetic Biology – Friend or Foe? What Kind of Threats Should We Expect? by J. Lakota

“…Basic tools and techniques of synthetic biology are: DNA synthesis and DNA sequencing; «chassis», i.e. host system harboring the genetic toolbox for expression of the desired genes, delivered by suitable vectors, of the engineered biological pathway; engineering of transcription systems that do not deplete the resources of the cell (synthetic promotors and transcription factors); genome modification tools (CRISPR/Cas9 nuclease, zinc finger nucleases, TALE nucleases, meganucleases); computer-aided tools (involved in basic structural design and synthesis; in network design; in prediction of behavior/function/response). Synthetic biology has already demonstrared its capabilities in re-creating known pathogenic viruses and pathogenic bacteria; in making existing pathogenic bacteria and viruses more dangerous for humans; in creating new pathogens; in manufacturing toxic chemicals or biochemicals by exploiting natural and artificial metabolic pathways; in making toxic chemicals and biochemicals via in situ synthesis; in modifying the human microbiome; in modifying the human immune system; in modifying the human genome (through addition, deletion, or modification of genes or through epigenetic changes that modify gene expression and can pass from parent to child during reproduction and thus spread a genetic change through the population over time). …”
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A food product development project with humanitarian character: an exploratory study by Gabriela Loewe Lucca, Susana Caldas Fonseca, Susana Caldas Fonseca, Ana Pinto Moura

“…A mixed methodology was applied, combining the evaluation of consumer behavior, assessed through self-reported electronic questionnaires and in-depth interviews with the actors involved in the project. …”
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3D-printed rice cake for dysphagia diet: Effect of rice flour/κ-carrageenan/curdlan complex gel on structure, swallowability, and storage by Jiyoon Kim, Jung Soo Kim, Kwang-Deog Moon

“…Viscosity analysis revealed shear-thinning behavior for samples with KC:CD ratios of 1:1 and 2:1 suitable for bolus rheology. …”
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Gas Bubbles from Biodegradable Magnesium Implants Convey Mechanical Cues and Promote Immune Cell Stimulation by Heithem Ben Amara, Jincy Philip, Omar Omar, Peter Thomsen

“…This study investigates how bubble accumulation and evolution across various biological lengths and time scales influence adjacent tissue and cell behavior in rats. Bubbles accumulate in tissues around magnesium during initial postimplantation days, then fully resorb. …”
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Investigating the spatiotemporally heterogeneous effects of macro and micro built environment on sexual violence against women: A case study of Mumbai by Baohua Wei, Ziqi Cui, Qilin Wu, Sitong Guo, Wenjing Li, Xinyue Wang, Waishan Qiu

“…These findings offer fine-grained insights for urban design and city management, providing decision-makers with evidence-based recommendations to create safer and more women-friendly public spaces.…”
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Historical Roots of Heritage Horticulture in the Southern Coastal Plain of Israel by Motti Zohar, Yuval Ben-Bassat, Guy Bar-Oz

“…The discussion centers on the ways n which the study of heritage agriculture in rapidly changing areas can contribute to the broader field of historical geography by reconstructing landscapes that preserve the knowledge and societal patterns of behavior of past communities for future generations.…”
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Professor Ion Valuță – teacher of many generations of students by Mitrofan Cioban

“…In his "first seven years of life", he acquired not only the main norm of correct social behavior, but also he was conquered by the beauty  of Romanian language and by the charm of numbers, he understood the power and the value of the word and developed the sense of responsibility. …”
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A Descriptive Study of Orgasm in Sexual Satisfaction and Intimacy among Females in India by R Vikhram Ramasubramanian, Veerabalajikumar

“…Background and Aim: Orgasm is the peak of sexual arousal or behavior, whenever the peak of satisfaction is attained. …”
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The Differential Moderating Effect of Executive Compensation on Innovation Investment and Cash Holding Value in China by Lin Zhang, Chonglin Shao, Jia Wang

“…In the context of technological innovation promoting the long-term sustainable development of enterprises, how to better motivate senior executives to create greater value for an enterprise is being widely discussed. …”
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2D logistic map with unit transfer function and modulus operation based pseudorandom number generation for image encryption by Raiz Ahmad, Ghawar Said, Aymen Flah, Habib Kraiem, Claude Ziad El bayeh, Yousaf Hameed Khattak, Faisal Baig

“…The method is built upon the chaotic dynamics of the logistic map, where the parameter $$\:r$$ governs the system’s behavior, exhibiting chaotic nature in the range of 3.57 to 4. …”
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Innovative Integration of Islamic Values into the KiVa Program: A Justice and Empathy Framework to Combat Violence in Indonesian Schools by Sita Isna Malyuna, Kusaeri, Evi Fatimatur Rusdiyah, Achmad Maulidi

“…The aim is to address not only the behavior of students but also the underlying societal issues, such as patriarchal norms and social hierarchies, that often fuel sexual violence in schools. …”
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Psychometric Indicators and Adaptation of the Ukrainian Version of the Social Networking Addiction Scale (M.G. Shahnawaz, U. Rehman Social Networking Addiction Scale) by Pavlo Sevostianov, Svitlana Yanovskaya, Rimma Turenko, Darіa Pyvovar

“…Young and the Addictive Behavior Propensity Scale); and determining its retest reliability using Spearman's correlation analysis. …”
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Synthesis of Fe3O4@m-SiO2 Nanocomposites Using Rice Husk Ash Derived SiO2 by Nazli Aharipour, Adrine Malek khachatourian, Ali Nemati

“…Magnetization measurements showed superparamagnetic behavior, with specific magnetization values of 57.9 emu/g for Fe3O4 and 27.5 emu/g for Fe3O4@m-SiO2. …”
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Stress distribution by parafunctional loading on tooth–implant, implant–implant, and tooth–tooth-supported prosthesis: A comparative three-dimensional finite element analysis by P Ambili Ravindran, Rohit Raghavan, Kiran Christopher, Sethu Sramadathil, Ann George, Athira Kattachirakunnel Sasi

“…Meterials and Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography data was used by Mimics software (Materialize Mimics 19) to create a three-dimensional finite element simulation of the jaw. …”
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Sociodemographic factors related to internet addiction among adolescents in Serbia by Pjevač Ana, Safiye Teodora, Jovanović Mirjana

“…The term “internet addiction” (IA) describes a compulsive behavior associated with any online activity that disrupts everyday social interactions. …”
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Comparing the Impact of Virtual Reality and Two-Dimensional Advertising on Flow Experience and Purchase Intention Among Sports Product Customers by Ali Afrouzeh, MohammadReza Boroumand, Mohammad Pourkiani, Maziyar Kalashi

“…Additionally, as consumer behavior shifts towards online shopping post-COVID-19, investing in innovative VR technologies and content production will be crucial for brands seeking to capture and retain customer attention in a competitive market.…”
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A Modelling Framework for the Hydraulic Simulation of a Water Distribution System Under Data Scarcity: Application in the City of Farsala, Greece by Pantelis Sidiropoulos, Achilleas Papadomanolakis, Aikaterini Lyra, Nikitas Mylopoulos, Lampros Vasiliades

“…Extended period simulations (EPS) were conducted to evaluate system behavior over a 24 h cycle, revealing critical insights into pressure distribution, peak demand conditions, and leakage hotspots. …”
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Flood zoning of Shahrchai River in Urmia using HEC-RAS model by Abolghasem Tghizadeh fanid, Ali Lotfalizadeh Lahroudi

“…Innovation: Few studies have been conducted to investigate the hydrological behavior of the Shahrchai River in Urmia, especially the urban area, using the HEC-RAS model. …”
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Characterizing Holocene sediments for assessing coastal-deltaic subsidence: the role of cone penetration tests and geomechanics by Carla Buffardi, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Philip S. J. Minderhoud, Alessandro Mandolini, Daniela Ruberti

“…The results reveal that although different facies associations may share similar lithologic compositions, their geotechnical behaviors may be strikingly dissimilar. These differences are attributable to varying paleo-depositional environments and sedimentary processes that create distinctive geomechanical fingerprints governing their consolidation behavior. …”
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CAD Modeling of mm-Wave Circuits Incorporating Avalanche Noise Diodes by Guendalina Simoncini, Daniele Dal Maistro, Federico Alimenti

“…The code, implemented within the Advanced Design Systems (ADS) environment, describes the diode behavior in terms of impedance and noise, by means of equations for which no more look-up tables are required. …”
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