Comparative analysis of water network minimization in industrial processes: Regeneration vs. non-regeneration methods by Khalifa Azza Mohamed, Elsayed Nadia Ali, Awad Mostafa

“…Moreover, an approach for determining interim concentrations in multiple-contaminant water systems during the concentration decomposition process was explored. …”
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Enhancing Mini Waterfalls to Regulate Temperature in Interior Spaces of the Applied Design And Fine Art Department of Kabale University. by Tusiime, Gift

“…This research explored the innovative application of mini waterfalls as a natural method for regulating temperature within the interior spaces of Kabale University. …”
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The socioeconomic impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on families affected by childhood respiratory illnesses in Cape Town, South Africa. by Michaile G Anthony, Graeme Hoddinott, Margaret Van Niekerk, Isabelle Dewandel, Carla McKenzie, Carien Bekker, Helena Rabie, Andrew Redfern, Marieke M van der Zalm

“…Children presenting with respiratory illnesses are affected by emerging health systems and socioeconomic changes in the COVID-19 era. …”
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Religion as a Political Instrument: Comparing State Assimilationist Strategies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan by Shakir Ullah, Ali Abbas, Usman Khan

“…The study is based on five phases of fieldwork (2016–2024) combined with a thematic literature review. The research explores how religious strategies were deployed to forge a unified national identity in these regions. …”
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Resilience of <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> to Simulated Atmospheric Gas Compositions of Mars, Jupiter, and Titan by Ariela Likai, Aikaterini Papazi, Kiriakos Kotzabasis

“…Using Earth as a control, experiments were conducted under autotrophic and mixotrophic conditions to evaluate the organism’s photosynthetic efficiency, oxygen production, and biomass growth over 2, 5, and 12 days. …”
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A longitudinal mixed-methods examination of emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and burnout among Chinese educators by Xiao Han, Xiao Han, Mingmu Jiao, Gemma M. Perey

“…The aim was to understand changes in these variables over time and the impact of mindfulness.MethodsThe study tracked EI Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) and burnout Maslach Burnout Inventory - Educators Survey (MBI-ES) quantitatively over 12 months in a sample of 216 educators (189 completed all phases). Qualitative data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 35 participants to explore lived experiences.ResultsQuantitative findings revealed a significant reduction in emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, while EI facets remained stable. …”
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Recent Advances in the Development of Mincle-Targeting Vaccine Adjuvants by Anya F. Weth, Emma M. Dangerfield, Mattie S. M. Timmer, Bridget L. Stocker

“…In 2009, the first non-proteinaceous Mincle ligands, trehalose dimycolate (TDM) and trehalose dibehenate (TDB), were identified. This prompted a search for other Mincle agonists and the exploration of Mincle agonists as vaccine adjuvants for both preventative and therapeutic (anti-cancer) vaccines. …”
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Influences of Urban Expansion on Urban Heat Island in Beijing during 1989–2010 by Zhi Qiao, Guangjin Tian, Lixiao Zhang, Xinliang Xu

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Uncovering hidden prosocial behaviors underlying aggression motivation in mice and young children by Chih-Lin Lee, Yu-Shan Su, Chi-Yu Chang, Tzu-Yun Kung, Yu-Kai Ma, Pei-Yun Zeng, Ching-Chuan Cheng, Yu-Jen Chang, Yu-Ju Chou, Tsung-Han Kuo

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Perils of perpetual connectivity: Navigating the ‘always-on’ culture in the modern workplace by Nthabeleng I. Mdhluli

“…Empirical studies from emerging economies were prioritised to improve generalisability. The inclusion prioritised peer-reviewed studies with strong quantitative or qualitative evidence. …”
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Present-Day In Situ Stress Analysis in Shale Reservoir of Haiba Block, Southern Sichuan Basin, South China by Wei Guo, Wei Ju, Majia Zheng, Weijun Shen, Jian Zhang, Pingping Liang, Shengyu Wang, Haohao Hu

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Structural reconstructions of the Eastern Barents Sea at Meso-Tertiary evolution and influence on petroleum potential by A. A. Suslova, A. V. Stoupakova, A. V. Mordasova, R. S. Sautkin, A. A. Gilmullina

“…Barents Sea basin is the most explored and studied by the regional and petroleum geologists on the Russian Arctic shelf and has approved gas reserves. …”
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Next-Generation Wound Care: A Scoping Review on Probiotic, Prebiotic, Synbiotic, and Postbiotic Cutaneous Formulations by Patrícia Machado, Felipe Neme Ribeiro, Fernanda Cristina Wroblevski Giublin, Naomi Gerzvolf Mieres, Fernanda Stumpf Tonin, Roberto Pontarolo, Marcel Henrique Marcondes Sari, Raul Edison Luna Lazo, Luana Mota Ferreira

“…<b>Results:</b> These studies were published between 1986 and 2024, mostly by China (27.3%) and Iran (25.0%). …”
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Gut microbiota remodeling exacerbates neuroinflammation and cognitive dysfunction via the microbiota-gut-brain axis in prenatal VPA-exposed C57BL/6 mice offspring by Zhaoming Liu, Zhaoming Liu, Caixia Wu, Caixia Wu, Zhaojian Sun, Zuoxian Lin, Yirong Sun, Nouman Amjad, Muhammad Majid, Rajesh Basnet, Zhiyuan Li, Zhiyuan Li, Zhiyuan Li

“…Neuroinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-10), oxidative stress markers (GSH, SOD, MDA), and microglial activation (Iba1 immunofluorescence) were quantified. Gut microbiota profiles were analyzed via 16S rRNA sequencing, with functional pathway predictions using PICRUSt2 and KEGG databases.ResultsVPA-exposed mice exhibited ASD-like behaviors, including social deficits, repetitive stereotypic actions, and impaired spatial memory. …”
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Biological heart and brain ageing in subjects with cardiovascular diseases by Elizabeth Mcavoy, Elizabeth Mcavoy, Elizabeth Mcavoy, Matthias Wilms, Matthias Wilms, Matthias Wilms, Matthias Wilms, Matthias Wilms, Nils D. Forkert, Nils D. Forkert, Nils D. Forkert, Nils D. Forkert

“…Individuals with cardiovascular diseases (F = 2,304, M = 2,925) in the UK Biobank were categorized using Phecodes and split based on sex and used to calculate the HAG and BAG for further analyses.ResultsIn 36 sex-specific cardiovascular disease groups, 24 showed significant differences from healthy subjects in the BAG and HAG distributions, whereas no strong correlations between the BAG and HAG distributions within disease groups were found. …”
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Evolution of mobility, pain/discomfort, self-care, and mental health in patients with alpha-mannosidosis: an international caregiver and patient survey by Karolina M. Stepien, Sophie Thomas, Julia B. Hennermann, Christina Lampe, Nicole M. Muschol, Maria Juliana Ballesta-Martínez, Jordi Cruz, Mónica López-Rodríguez, Anneliese Barth, Martin Magner, Allan M. Lund, Vasilica Plaiasu, Andrea Ballabeni, Francesca Donà, Heather M. Morgan, Nathalie Guffon

“…Results Analyses include 51 responses from 18 countries: 26 patients were on velmanase alfa enzyme replacement therapy (ERT), seven had been treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and 18 were untreated patients (UP). …”
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Prevalence of Psychiatric and Addictive Disorders in Patients with Psoriasis: A Cross-Sectional Study by Daciana Elena Brănișteanu, Roxana Paraschiva Ciobanu, Daniel Constantin Branisteanu, Cristina Colac-Boțoc, Antonia-Elena Huțanu, Cătălina-Anca Munteanu, Rares Stamate, George Brănișteanu, Catalina Ioana Onu-Branisteanu, Mihaela Paula Toader, Elena Porumb-Andrese

“…The bidirectional interaction between systemic inflammation and mental health may exacerbate the disease burden and affect treatment outcomes. …”
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Nurses’ attitudes, practices, and barriers toward sustainability behaviors: a qualitative study by Mohamed Ali Zoromba, Heba Emad EL-Gazar

“…Methods The study employed a descriptive qualitative design. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews designed to explore participants’ experiences in depth with 15 purposively sampled licensed staff nurses. …”
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Advanced computing to support urban climate neutrality by Gregor Papa, Rok Hribar, Gašper Petelin, Vida Vukašinović

“…Abstract Background Achieving climate neutrality in cities is a major challenge, especially in light of rapid urbanization and the urgent need to combat climate change. This paper explores the role of advanced computational methods in the transition of cities to climate neutrality, with a focus on energy supply and transportation systems. …”
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Clinical Evaluation of NESOSPRAY HE-C, a Nasal Spray, for Rhinopharyngitis and Rhinosinusitis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial by Fatima-Zahra El Barche, Manon D’almeida, Séverine Dameron, Rémi Shrivastava

“…Additionally, by forming a protective film on the nasal mucosa, it protects against future irritations, further supporting its role as a valuable therapeutic option, particularly for individuals seeking non-systemic symptom management.…”
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