Navigating norms: a qualitative exploration of factors shaping contraceptive use in Senegal by Manuela Reveiz, Rahmatoulah Gueye, Thaïs González Capella, Marieme Fall, Nour Horanieh, Nour Horanieh, Elizabeth Larson, Beniamino Cislaghi

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Geochronology and geochemistry of late Paleozoic volcanic rocks in eastern Inner Mongolia and their geological significance by Tianyi Liang, Mengmeng Li, Li Wang, Guanhong Wang, Xinglong Tang, Zhuang Li

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Geological reservoir and resource potential (1013 m3) of gas hydrates in the South China Sea by Pi-bo Su, Wei Wei, Yun-bao Sun, Yao-yao Lü, Huai Cheng, Wei-feng Han, Wei Zhang, Jin-qiang Liang

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Petrofacies types and evolution characteristics of tight sandstone gas reservoirs of Jurassic Shaximiao Formation, Tianfu gas area, central Sichuan Basin by Xu GUAN, Xiaoting PANG, Qi RAN, Changcheng YANG, Xiaojuan WANG, Deyu ZHU, Ke PAN, Fei LI, Boyi XIAO, Binfeng CAO

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A random-forest-derived 35-year snow phenology record reveals climate trends in the Yukon River Basin by C. G. Pan, K. Lasko, S. P. Griffin, J. S. Kimball, J. Du, T. G. Meehan, P. B. Kirchner

“…<p>This study presents a 35-year snow phenology record for the Yukon River Basin (YRB), developed using a random forest (RF) model at a 3.125 km resolution, capturing detailed trends in snowmelt onset and snow-off. …”
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Exploring GAA-Nanosheet, Forksheet and GAA&#x2013;Forksheet Architectures: A TCAD-DTCO Study at 90 nm and 120-nm Cell Height by Gautam Gaddemane, Pieter Schuddinck, Krishna Bhuwalka, Gerhard Rzepa, Gioele Mirabelli, Anshul Gupta, Jurgen Bommels, Philippe Matagne, Dmitry Yakimets, Hao Wu, Lei Hou, Geert Hellings, Changze Liu

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Small Scale Multi-Object Segmentation in Mid-Infrared Image Using the Image Timing Features–Gaussian Mixture Model and Convolutional-UNet by Meng Lv, Haoting Liu, Mengmeng Wang, Dongyang Wang, Haiguang Li, Xiaofei Lu, Zhenhui Guo, Qing Li

“…Unlike the basic Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM), the proposed model dynamically adjusts the learning rate according to the content difference between adjacent frames and optimizes the number of Gaussian distributions through time series histogram analysis of pixels. Second, a segmentation framework based on Con-UNet is developed to improve the feature extraction ability of UNet. …”
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Factors influencing mask use and physical distancing for COVID-19: A qualitative evidence synthesis by Dachi I. Arikpo, Okwu A. Onyema, Afiong O. Oku, Chibueze Meremikwu, Hannah Hamilton-Hurwitz, João P. Toledo, Kathleen Dunn, April Baller, Helen J. Smith, Martin M. Meremikwu

“…Thirty studies were sampled. Qualitative data analysis was performed using the thematic synthesis approach. …”
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A semantic segmentation-based automatic pterygium assessment and grading system by Qingbo Ji, Qingbo Ji, Wanyang Liu, Wanyang Liu, Qingfeng Ma, Qingfeng Ma, Lijun Qu, Lin Zhang, Hui He

“…The construction of the data set should continue to be optimized in future studies.…”
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Psychosocial considerations in pediatric heart transplantation: Initial validation of the Pediatric Psychosocial Assessment Tool at a single center by Michael O. Killian, PhD, MSW, Sonnie E. Mayewski, MSW, Schyler E. Brumm, MSW, Zhe He, PhD, Dipankar Gupta, MBBS, DCH, MD

“…Methods: This study presents initial validation data for the PPAT, based on 189 assessments conducted at a large pediatric heart transplant center. …”
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Characterizing the Real-Time Communication Performance of Virtual PLC in Industrial Edge Platform by Massimiliano Gaffurini, Dennis Brandao, Stefano Rinaldi, Alessandra Flammini, Emiliano Sisinni, Paolo Ferrari

“…Differently from other works in the literature, the performance of the real-time data exchange between vPLCs and sensors/actuators is evaluated. …”
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Magnetic nanoparticles and quantum dots coupled immuno nano fluorescence assay for visual detection of HPV16-induced cervical cancer cells from cytology/biopsy samples by Srishty Raman, Pranay Tanwar, Jyoti Meena, Neerja Bhatla, Subhash C. Yadav

“…Biopsy-based histopathology and immunohistochemistry for cervical cancer detection are costly, time-consuming, and require expert personnel for data interpretation. We developed a simple magnetic nanoparticle (MNPs) and quantum dots (QD) coupled immuno nano fluorescence assay (MNPQDCINFA) for visual detection of HPV16-induced cervical cancer cells under UV light from cytology/biopsy samples exploiting host cancer cells expressing viral E7 protein as a biomarker. …”
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pH-Responsive Bacterial Nanocellulose Smart Labels Derived from Acid Whey for Estimating Beef Mince Quality Alterations During Storage by Dylan Zhe Liu, Sabeen Hassan, Benjamin M. Long, Alan Labas, Jayendra K. Amamcharla, Michelle J. Y. Yoo, Xiaojie Hu, David C. Bean

“…This study develops a pH-responsive label by incorporating anthocyanin from <i>Clitoria ternatea</i> into a bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) film derived from acid whey fermentation. …”
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Ultrasonication versus magnetic stirring influence on optimal process parameters for FAME biodiesel production from Croton Macrostachyus seed oil by Adem Siraj Mohammed, Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Samson Mekbib Atnaw

“…In this study, the biodiesel production process optimization was performed based on a Box-Behnken design (BBD), and the experimental data were analyzed via analysis of variance (ANOVA), leading to the development of a quadratic regression model. …”
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Precision and Reliability of a Dynamometer for Trunk Extension Strength and Steadiness Assessment by Franciele Parolini, Márcio Goethel, Johan Robalino, Klaus Becker, Manoela Sousa, Barbara C. Pulcineli, Ulysses F. Ervilha, João Paulo Vilas-Boas, Rubim Santos

“…A single-point load cell system, encapsulated within a 3D-printed structure and connected to a Delsys system^® at a sampling frequency of 2000 Hz, was used for data acquisition. Participants performed maximal voluntary contractions (MVC) and submaximal isometric contractions (SMVC) guided by trapezoidal visual feedback. …”
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Integrating susceptibility maps of multiple hazards and building exposure distribution: a case study of wildfires and floods for the province of Quang Nam, Vietnam by C. Luu, G. Forino, L. Yorke, H. Ha, Q. D. Bui, H. H. Tran, D. Q. Nguyen, H. C. Duong, M. Kervyn

“…This approach can be used to inform communities and regulatory authorities on where to develop and implement long-term adaptation solutions.…”
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Insights into ex situ conservation and MaxEnt-based habitat suitability modeling of Prunus ulmifolia Franch. (Rosaceae Juss.): A Central Asian relict species by Vitaliy Kirillov, Velta Massalova, Ashutosh Pathak, Anna Ivashchenko, Svetlana Kabanova, Alimzhan Rakhimzhanov, Tamara Stikhareva

“…P. ulmifolia has been introduced in over 35 cities across 12 countries, from Eastern Europe to Central Asia, showing adaptability to diverse climates, from moderately to sharply continental. The correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant, moderate positive relationship between age and height, providing valuable benchmarks for assessing plant health and development. …”
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Prevalence and characteristics of HPV vaccine hesitancy among parents of adolescent females across Saudi Arabia by Sahar Othman, Ranya Ghamri, Wala Alhamadah, Anwaar Alsatty, Dhuha Khesfaty, Ohoud Alghamdi, Ragad Arbaein, Alaa M. Baglagel, Jumana Khayyat, Bushra Almalki

“…The participants completed a self-administered online questionnaire containing the validated Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS), which was originally developed in 2015 by the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on immunization. …”
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Comparative assessment of health risks and water quality of groundwater in urban and rural Guiyang, Southwest China: Insights from PMF and Monte Carlo Simulation by Tingting Zhu, Qixin Wu, Shilin Gao, Jie Zeng, Keli Linghu, Xindi Zhang

“…Groundwater is a vital resource for socio-economic development. However, rapid urbanization and intensive agriculture have introduced significant trace elements into groundwater, potentially compromising water quality and public health. …”
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Thermal dose feedback control systems applied to magnetic nanoparticle hyperthermia by Yash Sharad Lad, Shreeniket Pawar, Nageshwar Arepally, Hayden Carlton, Constantinos Hadjipanayis, Robert Ivkov, Ma’Moun Abu-Ayyad, Anilchandra Attaluri

“…The controller was designed by performing an integrated system dynamic – finite element analysis. Finite element-bioheat transfer (FE-BHT) simulations were performed on a computational phantom developed from the imaging data of a de-identified human head divided into voxels representing the skull, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), brain, tumor, and ventricles. …”
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