Preening for protection: a systematic review of the antimicrobial properties of uropygial secretions by Carlos Mora‐Rubio, Luz García‐Longoria, Alfonso Marzal

“…A comprehensive search identified 35 studies, showcasing a variety of techniques used to assess antimicrobial activity, including agar diffusion, colony‐forming unit (CFU) counting, and flow cytometry. …”
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Agency theory, corporate governance and corruption: an integrative literature review approach by Mamdouh Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Faryan

“…This study, thus, fills the gap exploring the theoretical and empirical evidence studying the bibliometric sources. …”
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Capped Co/ZnO nanocomposites: A comparative study of antibacterial activity with alumina, silica, and ceria by Rehana Riaz

“…The optical properties were analyzed by determining the energy band gaps, revealing values of 3.29 eV (Co-ZnO), 3.28 eV (CeO₂-capped), 3.26 eV (SiO₂-capped), and 3.25 eV (Al₂O₃-capped). …”
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Artificial intelligence in South African universities: curriculum transformation and decolonisation—aid or obstacle? by Charles Maimela, Palesa Mbonde

“…Grounded in empirical research, this study investigates whether AI serves as an aid or an obstacle in South African higher education, with a specific focus on Historically White Universities (HWUs) and Historically Black Universities (HBUs). Using the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory as a framework, the research explores disparities in AI adoption across institutions, analysing infrastructural constraints, policy gaps, and the broader implications of AI for knowledge production. …”
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Growing dominance and soft power enhancement: Exploring Chinese cities' continual efforts to promote international sports events from a city network perspective. by Yubin Ou, Gengzhi Huang, Yixiao Xu, Anan Xie, Desheng Xue

“…This paper aims to fill these gaps by exploring the external connections of Chinese cities in each Olympic Games since 2008 deploying social network analysis and community detection methods. …”
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A Review: The Application of Path Optimization Algorithms in Building Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Pipe Design by Ruijun Deng, Xiaoliang Li, Yuhua Tian

“…This review identifies research gaps in diameter-aware layout optimization and BIM-driven multi-scale generative modeling, and outlines future directions toward intelligent, high-performance MEP system design in future sustainable buildings.…”
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Antibody Kinetics of Immunological Memory in SARS-CoV-2-Vaccinated Healthcare Workers—The ORCHESTRA Project by Seyedalireza Seyedi, Sara Sottile, Mahsa Abedini, Paolo Boffetta, Francesco Saverio Violante, Vittorio Lodi, Giuseppe De Palma, Emma Sala, Marcella Mauro, Francesca Rui, Stefano Porru, Gianluca Spiteri, Luigi Vimercati, Luigi De Maria, Pere Toran-Monserrat, Concepción Violán, Eleonóra Fabiánová, Jana Oravec Bérešová, Violeta Calota, Andra Neamtu

“…These findings highlight the Bass Method’s value in predicting vaccine-induced and hybrid immunity, effectively addressing internal factor data gaps to enhance vaccination and infection control strategies.…”
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Dynamic Characteristics of Rotating Stall in Mixed Flow Pump by Xiaojun Li, Shouqi Yuan, Zhongyong Pan, Yi Li, Wei Liu

“…To bridge this research gap, the current study investigated prerotation generated at the upstream of the impeller, leakage flow at the tip clearance between the casing and the impeller, and strong reserve flow at the inlet of the diffuser. …”
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Regulating Adsorption Behaviors in Crystalline Porous Materials by External Electric Fields by Yang Yang, Tianyi Zhang, Tianqi Wang, Teng Zhou, Youssef Belmabkhout, Qinfen Gu, Jin Shang

“…In this work, it is aimed to summarize recent advances and identify gaps in the understanding of E‐field effects on CPMs, providing a foundation for the rational development of next‐generation materials with E‐field modulated functionalities.…”
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Graphene-Doped Titanium Niobate for the Hydrogen Production by Samara Letiéle dos Santos, Annelise Kopp Alves

“…The electrocatalysts were characterized by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), diffuse reflectance and linear voltammetry to analyze the thermal properties, morphology, band gap and electrolytic performance, respectively. …”
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A multi-factorial evolutionary algorithm concerning diversity information for solving the multitasking Robust Influence Maximization Problem on networks by Minghao Chen, Shuai Wang, Jiazhong Zhang

“…On the other hand, prevailing algorithms fail to capture information synergy from multiple scenarios during the solution process. To bridge these gaps, this study integrates the multi-tasking optimisation theory into robust influence maximisation, introducing an evolutionary algorithm called DMFEA. …”
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Critical Review of Fluid Flow Physics at Micro- to Nano‐scale Porous Media Applications in the Energy Sector by Harpreet Singh, Rho Shin Myong

“…This paper reviews the current state of research for the physics of gas and liquid flow at micro- and nanoscale and identified critical gaps to improve fluid flow modeling in four different applications related to the energy sector. …”
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Transforming Health Service Delivery through Digital Innovation: Overcoming Socio-Ecological Barriers and Bridging the Digital Divide by Fauziatu Salifu Sidii

“…The analytical framework integrates four major theories: Diffusion of Innovation, Digital Divide Theory, the Socio-Ecological Model, and the Social Determinants of Health framework. …”
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Integrating AI in STEM Education in Africa: A Systematic Review of Best Practices and Perspectives by Rogerant Tshibangu, Nokukhanya Thembane

“…Major findings include infrastructure deficits, insufficient lecturer training, ethical and policy gaps, and the digital divide all of which hinder AI’s transformative potential in African STEM education. …”
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MCO Perspectives on Medicaid Policy: Racial Equity in Pregnancy and Child Health by Christine McClure, Cynthia Salter, Dara D. Méndez, Evan S. Cole, Sarah A. Sanders, Sydney Sharp, Marquita Smalls, Linda Adodoadji, Adena Bowden, Marian Jarlenski

“…The current study addresses gaps in the research about MCO perceptions regarding the ability of financial policy incentives to improve racial health inequities. …”
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Regional differences and distributional dynamic evolution of science and technology innovation driven green development efficiency in Chinese agriculture by Lingling Wang, Min Li, Panpan Zhang

“…There is a clear trend of multi-polarization in the kernel density curve, influenced by spatial agglomeration effects and green infrastructure investments; the spatial Markov transformation highlights path dependence and neighborhood effects, emphasizing the role of cross-regional technology diffusion. The integrated approach validates consistency with empirical realities and provides targeted insights for optimizing synergies between ASTI and agriculture, bridging regional gaps, and promoting a spatially coordinated green transition.…”
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Doping of commercial TiO2 nanoparticles (UV100) with urea and investigation of their photocatalytic activity in removing an environmental pollutant (C.I. Acid Red 27) under visible... by Zahra Mahmoudi

“…The characteristics of the doped nanoparticles were analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), BET, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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Preparation of CdO Rhombus-like Nanostructure and Its Photocatalytic Degradation of Azo Dyes from Aqueous Solution by Azadeh Tadjarodi, Mina Imani, Hamed Kerdari, Keyvan Bijanzad, Dorsan Khaledi, Maryam Rad

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images showed that the obtained rhombus-like structure consists of nanoparticles with an average size of 29 nm. The band gap energy of 1.9 eV based on a diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) showed that the product can be favourable to photoactivity in the visible region of sunlight. …”
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NASCITA E DIFFUSIONE DELLA QUESTIONE ALIMENTARE URBANA IN FRANCIA by Caroline Brand

“…Even if the «food governance» term is largely diffused since 2012, there is a gap between the pioneer of food governance conceptualization and the reality of apprehension of the food issue by the local authorities.…”
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The Current State of Italian Pomegranate Production: Agronomic, Crop Protection, Economic, and Managerial Perspectives by Maria Luisa Raimondo, Francesco Lops, Annalisa Tarantino, Nicola Bellantuono, Antonia Carlucci, Francesco Bimbo

“…Despite its increasing popularity, particularly in Southern Italy, fragmented knowledge of this crop hinders its diffusion. This review addresses these gaps by synthesizing knowledge across agronomy, crop protection, economics, and managerial aspects. …”
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