Declining Outcrossing Rates Inside Orchard Blocks of ‘Maluma’ and ‘Shepard’ Avocado (<i>Persea americana</i> Mill.) Trees: Effects on Fruit Yield and Quality by Matthias A. Reese, Rachele S. Wilson, Joel Nichols, Stephen J. Trueman

“…Improving the pollination efficiency of foraging insects by providing them with the optimal pollen genotypes is increasingly important as we experience a growing demand for managed pollinators and a declining abundance of wild pollinators.…”
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Liposome-Based Encapsulation of Extract from Wild Thyme (<i>Thymus serpyllum</i> L.) Tea Processing Residues for Delivery of Polyphenols by Aleksandra A. Jovanović, Bojana Balanč, Predrag M. Petrović, Natalija Čutović, Smilja B. Marković, Verica B. Djordjević, Branko M. Bugarski

“…Liposomes were prepared with phospholipids alone or combined with 10–30 mol% cholesterol or β-sitosterol. The effect of different lipid compositions on encapsulation efficiency (EE), particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, stability, thermal properties, diffusion coefficient, and diffusion resistance of the liposomes was investigated. …”
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Investigation of the role of Gd3+ in energy transfer mechanism of Eu3+ activated LaNbO4 phosphors for solid-state lighting by Nitesh Kumar M, K Muralidaran, Samuel P

“…In the field of illumination and energy, phosphor-converted white light-emitting diodes (pc-WLEDs) have emerged as critical lighting sources due to their longevity, high efficiency, exceptional brightness, reliability, and eco-friendliness. …”
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Pharmacogenetic testing: current state of the issue by O. V. Kraidashenko, O. O. Kremzer, T. O. Samura

“…By understanding these genetic differences, healthcare providers can tailor drug therapy to maximize efficacy and minimize adverse drug reactions. …”
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Investigation of Welding Forces and Torque Measurement using Octagonal Ring Dynamometer in Refill Friction Stir Spot Welding of Pure Copper by Xiaole Ge, I.N. Kolupaev, Di Jiang, Hongfeng Wang

“…This work also provides a foundation for future research into enhancing the efficiency and reducing the energy consumption of the RFSSW process.…”
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Outcrop-Scale Hydraulic Fracturing Experiments with a Coagulable Resin and Data Analysis Results by Tsutau Takeuchi, Akira Fujimoto, Ryohei Inoue, Tsuyoshi Ishida, Takashi Danjo, Tatsuya Yokoyama, Hirokazu Fujii

“…Hydraulic fracturing is a crucial technology for resource development, such as shale gas, and its optimization is necessary to enhance development efficiency. However, evaluating fracture shapes involves technical uncertainties. …”
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Service Quality Assessment of Digital Health Solutions in Outpatient Care: Qualitative Item Repository Development Study by Dominik Rigo, Leonard Fehring, Achim Mortsiefer, Sven Meister

“…By combining HEALTHQUAL, OPEQ, and Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short Form, we derived the Digital Healthcare Service Quality (DigiHEALTHQUAL) questionnaire, which consists of 51 items across 8 dimensions, including accessibility, efficiency, empathy, general satisfaction, degree of improvements of care services, information, safety, and tangibles. …”
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The Functional Capacity of the Upper Airway in Older Adults with Chronic Stroke by Esther Prados-Román, Mónica Zapata-Soria, Irene Cabrera-Martos, Geraldine Valenza-Peña, Andrés Calvache-Mateo, Javier Martín-Núñez, Marie Carmen Valenza

“…Patients with stroke also had significantly lower values for swallowing efficiency and safety compared to the control group (7.05 ± 8.44 vs. 2.23 ± 4.14, <i>p</i> = 0.021) and reported poorer quality of life related to swallowing difficulties (185.50 ± 23.66 vs. 200.32 ± 19.60, <i>p</i> = 0.029). (4) Conclusions: Older adults with chronic stroke exhibited significantly reduced cough strength, voice intensity, maximum phonation time, and swallowing function compared to controls.…”
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The Effect of Minerals and Hormones on the Nutrients in Chinese Fir Leaves and Seed Set by Yu Duan, Linying Zhao, Daiquan Ye, Jian Zhou

“…The application of N fertilizer enhanced the C:N ratios in Chinese fir needles, thereby improving nutrient absorption and utilization efficiency. Therefore, in the fertilization process of Chinese fir, tailored formulas should be employed based on the seed-setting characteristics and management objectives to achieve optimal yield enhancement.…”
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Research on the Performance of Vehicle Lateral Control Algorithm Based on Vehicle Speed Variation by Weihai Zhang, Jinbo Wang, Tongjia Pang

“…In terms of algorithm execution time, the LQR algorithm has the shortest and most stable execution time, the MPC algorithm has a relatively longer execution time, and the PP algorithm’s execution time varies at different speeds. Through this simulation, if high control accuracy and stability are pursued, the MPC or LQR algorithm can be considered; if real-time performance and computational efficiency are more important, the PP algorithm can be considered.…”
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Investigating the relationship between Pfkelch13 mutations and response to artemisinin-based treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria: a protocol for a systematic review and... by Prabin Dahal, Philippe Guerin, Farhad Shokraneh, James A Watson, Karen I Barnes, Aboubakar Soma, Stephanie van Wyk, Chistevy Vouvoungui, Dhol S Ayuen

“…The resulting peer-reviewed publication and conference proceedings will help strengthen and enhance the efficiency of ART-R surveillance and response and support policy decisions.PROSPERO registration number CRD42019133366.…”
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Soil water dynamics in mid-season rice fields under deficit irrigation by LIU Fangping, HAO Enyi, XU Tao

“…Understanding its response to biotic and abiotic factors is essential for improving soil water use efficiency. This study investigates soil water dynamics in mid-season rice fields under deficit irrigation.…”
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Health care provider payment reforms in African states of the Commonwealth—a scoping review by Costase Ndayishimiye, Costase Ndayishimiye, Christoph Sowada, Katarzyna Dubas-Jakóbczyk

“…IntroductionHealthcare provider payment reform is a key element of strategic purchasing to improve health system efficiency, equity, and quality. Although such reforms are well documented in high-income countries, evidence in low- and middle-income countries—particularly in sub-Saharan Africa—remains limited and fragmented. …”
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Biopharmaceutical Characterization and Stability of Nabumetone–Cyclodextrins Complexes Prepared by Grinding by David Klarić, Željka Soldin, Anna Vincze, Rita Szolláth, György Tibor Balogh, Mario Jug, Nives Galić

“…<b>Results</b>: Co-grinding with HP-β-CD and SBE-β-CD yielded products that showed in vitro dissolution profiles in hydrochloric acid medium (pH 1.2) that were substantially different from that of pure NAB, yielding dissolution efficiency enhancements of 34.86 ± 1.64 and 58.30 ± 0.28 times, respectively, for the optimized products. …”
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The sand-controlling and reservoir-controlling characteristics and exploration potential of the steep slope zone in the Huanghua Depression, Bohai Bay Basin, eastern China by Haitao Liu, Yan Chen, Yan Chen, Jufeng Wang, Deqiang Sun, Zijun Tang, Chunming Zhang, Fengcheng Wu, Zhenglong Jiang

“…Through the division of different structural styles such as shovel-shaped, slope-flat type and fault-step type steep slope zones and the in-depth analysis of their sand control and reservoir control mechanisms, the decisive role of factors such as fault activities, paleogeomorphology and material source supply on the development of glutenite fan bodies and the reservoir-forming rules of oil and gas in the steep slope zone has been clarified, which provides strong geological theoretical support for further improving the exploration efficiency and reserve prediction of glutenite oil and gas reservoirs in the steep slope zone of the Bohai Bay Basin.…”
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MODELLING MANAGEMENT OF MOTIVATION OF PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS IN A PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION INSTITUTION by Tomashevs’ka Іryna

“…The article analyses contemporary forms and methods of monetary and non-monetary labour motivation of the employees of the sphere of that pre-school education as an important factor in improving the efficiency of labour. Nowadays improving the quality of education in preschool education institutions is a socially significant problem which pedagogical sciences and practice face. …”
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Correlation between job burnout, psychological status, and job satisfaction among anesthesiologists in the post-COVID-19 era: a cross-sectional study in China by Xuemeng Chen, Rui Zhou, Xianjie Zhang, Jia Han, Feng Ju, Yukai Zhou, Leqiang Xia

“…BackgroundBurnout is a prevalent issue among healthcare professionals, particularly anesthesiologists, with significant repercussions for patient safety, personal well-being, and institutional efficiency. The post-COVID-19 era has introduced additional psychological and socioemotional stressors, which individuals perceive differently. …”
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Comparative Study on Physicochemical Properties, Stability and Bioavailability of All-E and Z-Astaxanthin Nano-emulsions by Lesong ZHOU, Jialing CHEN, Liping HE, Yong CAO, Jie XIAO, Xiaojuan LIU

“…In addition, the encapsulation efficiency was markedly enhanced by 6.1% (P<0.05), and the Z-AST NEs exhibited heightened ultraviolet absorption. …”
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Modelling the economic potential of the agricultural sector in the Carpathian region of Ukraine by Volodymyr Maksym, Vasyl Chemerys, Marta Kunytska-Iliash, Viktor Borshchevskyi, Vitalii Dushka

“…It contributes to increasing the economic potential of the agricultural sector in the Carpathian region of Ukraine based on achieving a higher level of efficiency in the use of agricultural land, labour, and material and technical resources.…”
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Does Education Design Matter? Evaluating an Evidence-Based Continuing Education Intervention on Genomic Testing for Primary Care; a Pre-Test Post-Test Study by Sharon Mitchell, Felix M. Schmitz, Janusz Janczukowicz, Ann-Lea Buzzi, Noëlle Haas, Tanja Hitzblech, Julia Wagenfuehr, Idris Guessous, Sissel Guttormsen

“…Education providers must ensure well-designed learning experiences to maximise efficiency and relevance. This study details the systematic design of a genomic testing learning intervention, incorporating practical exercises and aligning with educational principles to evaluate its impact on knowledge acquisition, self-efficacy, and skills performance.Methods : The intervention, conducted in a skills laboratory in Bern, Switzerland, included an interactive online learning module based on learning science principles. …”
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