Development pathways for low carbon cities in China: A dual perspective of effectiveness and efficiency by Xiangrui Xu, Lu Chen, Xiaoyun Du, Qiaojing Chen, Renpeng Yuan

“…The findings reveal that: (1) The dual-perspective evaluation method effectively reflects LCC performance from both process and outcome aspects; (2) In some regions, effectiveness and efficiency yield consistent results, indicating both are either high or low; conversely, in other regions, they exhibit complementarity, with instances of high effectiveness coupled with low efficiency, or vice versa; (3) Temporal analysis indicates a continuous improvement in LCC effectiveness over the study period, while efficiency demonstrates considerable fluctuations; (4) Spatial analysis highlights that cities like Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen excel, whereas Taiyuan, Hefei, and Zhengzhou lag behind. …”
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Multi-decadal change detection of coastal dune landscapes using different supervised image classification algorithms by Ryan Theodore BENADE, Aune KAMOSHO, Lutobohile Ivonne MAKANDO, Oluibukun Gbenga AJAYI

“…Landsat 5 and 8 images for four epochs (1994, 2004, 2014, 2024) were pre-processed in QGIS, and classification was performed using the Semi-Automatic Classification Plugin (SCP). …”
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Three-Dimensional Thermal Tomography with Physics-Informed Neural Networks by Theodoros Leontiou, Anna Frixou, Marios Charalambides, Efstathios Stiliaris, Costas N. Papanicolas, Sofia Nikolaidou, Antonis Papadakis

“…<b>Background</b>: Accurate reconstruction of internal temperature fields from surface temperature data is critical for applications such as non-invasive thermal imaging, particularly in scenarios involving small temperature gradients, like those in the human body. …”
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Lipid Dysmetabolism in Canine Chronic Liver Disease: Relationship Between Clinical, Histological and Immunohistochemical Features by Verena Habermaass, Yuki Takami, Takeshi Izawa, Francesca Abramo, Corrado Biolatti, Veronica Marchetti

“…Sixteen client-owned dogs with CLDs were assessed for clinical data, histological features, and liver immunohistochemistry (IHC). …”
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Ranking and Challenges of Supply Chain Companies Using MCDM Methodology by Alaa Fouad Momena, Kamal Hossain Gazi, Mostafijur Rahaman, Anna Sobczak, Soheil Salahshour, Sankar Prasad Mondal, Arijit Ghosh

“…<i>Conclusion</i>: Various challenges of SCCs, like logistics constraints, disruptions in supply chains, issues with technology, ethical sourcing and inconsistency between the products’ availability and the pace of consumption, are considered and analysed. …”
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Physicochemical and Rheological Characteristics of Monofloral Honeys—Kinetics of Creaming–Crystallization by Kerasia Polatidou, Chrysanthi Nouska, Chrysoula Tananaki, Costas G. Biliaderis, Athina Lazaridou

“…Calorimetry revealed the water’s plasticization effect on honey solids, lowering their glass transition temperature, with the data fitting well to the Gordon–Taylor model. Rheometry indicated a Newtonian-like behavior for liquid honeys, evolving towards a pseudoplastic response upon creaming–crystallization. …”
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BFER-Net: Babies Facial Expression Recognition Model Using ResNet12 Enabled Few-Shot Embedding Adaptation and Convolutional Block Attention Modules by Sumiya Arafin, Adnan Ferdous Ashrafi, Md. Golam Rabiul Alam, Ashis Talukder

“…Here, we have deployed the feature extraction process. A Convolutional Block Attention Module (CBAM) was integrated into the Modified ResNet12 architecture. …”
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Research on the Closure Polarity of the Paleo‐Asian Ocean: Evidence From the Three‐Dimensional Lithospheric Resistivity Structure of Central Asian Orogenic Belt by Kejie Yang, Gaofeng Ye, Xiangcheng Yi, Zhiguo An, Sheng Jin, Bin Liang, Hao Dong

“…Abstract The Central Asian Orogenic Belt (CAOB) is a Phanerozoic accretionary orogen with a complex formation process. This study imaged the three‐dimensional electrical structure of the lithosphere using the magnetotelluric data collected covering the southern margin of the CAOB. …”
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FtsK is critical for the assembly of the unique divisome complex of the FtsZ-less Chlamydia trachomatis by McKenna Harpring, Junghoon Lee, Guangming Zhong, Scot P Ouellette, John V Cox

“…We further show that MreB does not function like FtsZ and serve as a scaffold for the assembly of the Ct divisome. …”
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Can the TLR-4-Mediated Signaling Pathway Be “A Key Inflammatory Promoter for Sporadic TAA”? by Giovanni Ruvolo, Calogera Pisano, Giuseppina Candore, Domenico Lio, Cesira Palmeri, Emiliano Maresi, Carmela R. Balistreri

“…Recent evidence is proposing the strong role of a chronic immune/inflammatory process in their evocation and progression. Thus, we evaluated the potential role of Toll like receptor- (TLR-) 4-mediated signaling pathway and its polymorphisms in sporadic TAA. …”
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A Framework for Leveraging Digital Technologies in Reverse Logistics Actions: A Systematic Literature Review by Sílvia Patrícia Rodrigues, Leonardo de Carvalho Gomes, Fernanda Araújo Pimentel Peres, Ricardo Gonçalves de Faria Correa, Ismael Cristofer Baierle

“…<i>Results</i>: The findings highlight the fact that technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Blockchain enhance RL by improving traceability, automation, and sustainability. …”
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Waiting Time and Focus of Physical Therapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Saudi Arabia: Parents’ Report by Abdulrhman Mashabi, Maysoun N. Saleh, Ahmad A. Alharbi, Abdulaziz A. Albalwi, Hani F. Albalawi, Qais Al-Bakri

“…The findings suggest further investigation into barriers to utilizing certain interventions like hydrotherapy and emphasize the need for more inclusive goal-setting processes in the rehabilitation of children with CP based on both physical therapy and parent perspectives.…”
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PECULIARITIES OF NK CELLS DIFFERENTIATION: CD56dim AND CD56bright NK CELLS AT PREGNANCY AND IN NON-PREGNANT STATE by V. A. Mikhailova, K. L. Belyakova, S. A. Selkov, D. I. Sokolov

“…We present comparative characteristics of data concerning cytokines and cellular microenvironment influence upon NK cell differentiation, and examine a phenomenon of existing memory-like NK cells. …”
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Genotypic and phenotypic features of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli isolated in industrialized and developing countries by Simona Santona, Nicia Diaz, Pier Luigi Fiori, Moises Francisco, Mohsin Sidat, Piero Cappuccinelli, Paola Rappelli

“…The actual geographic distribution of the two EPEC subgroups is controversial, since data can be highly influenced by laboratory resources. …”
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A Novel Deep Learning Approach for Yarn Hairiness Characterization Using an Improved YOLOv5 Algorithm by Filipe Pereira, Helena Lopes, Leandro Pinto, Filomena Soares, Rosa Vasconcelos, José Machado, Vítor Carvalho

“…However, imperfections like protruding and loop fibers, known as ‘hairiness’, can significantly impact yarn quality, leading to defects in the final fabrics. …”
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Multi-level fusion with fine-grained alignment for multimodal sentiment analysis by Xiaoge Li, Yanan Ma, Xiaochun An, Jinshuo Xing, Ren Liu, Yunsheng Ren

“…Abstract Multimodal sentiment analysis (MSA) integrates and processes data from multiple sources, like audio and text, to better understand human emotions through cross-modal interactions. …”
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Benchmarking the efficiency of distribution warehouses using a four-phase integrated PCA-DEA-improved fuzzy SWARA-CoCoSo model for sustainable distribution by Song Meijing, Andrejić Milan, Pajić Vukašin, Chatterjee Prasenjit, Ma’arof Muhammad Izzat Nor

“…In a dynamic market marked by disruptions like pandemics and recessions, organizations face significant challenges in efficiently managing logistics processes and activities. …”
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KLF4 Promotes Diabetic Chronic Wound Healing by Suppressing Th17 Cell Differentiation in an MDSC-Dependent Manner by Xiong Yang, Bryan J. Mathis, Yu Huang, Wencheng Li, Ying Shi

“…Our previous research demonstrates that myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) accumulate during inflammation and promote chronic wound healing via the regulation of Kruppel-like factor 4 (KLF4). In this study, we aimed to investigate the potential roles of MDSCs and KLF4 in diabetic wound healing. …”
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Removal of Brilliant-Green Dye Using Carbon-Loaded Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: A Comparative Isotherm Study by Ayad F. Alkaim, Ahmed B. Mahdi, Usama S. Altimari, Shadha Al Qaysi, Montather F. Ramadan, Aseel M. Aljeboree

“…Adsorption is a phase transfer process extensively utilized for removing substances from fluid phases (either gases or liquids) to the solid phase, also known as the adsorbent particle. …”
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Exploring the historical and food technology aspects of Se’i traditional smoked meat dish from East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by R. Haryo Bimo Setiarto, Senlie Octaviana, Urip Perwitasari, Ahmad Fathoni, Ario Betha Juanssilfero, Suprapedi

“…Se’i preparation involves smoking meat over wood, which not only adds flavour but also preserves the meat through the antimicrobial properties of smoke. This process enhances the physicochemical properties of Se’i, including its high protein and fat content, while preserving essential nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and zinc. …”
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