Three-dimensional analysis of thermohydraulic performance in corrugated channels with embedded baffles: Optimization of heat transfer and energy efficiency by Jamal-Eddine Salhi, Tarik Zarrouk, Tabish Alam, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Dan Dobrotă, Mohd Aamir Mumtaz

“…These findings highlight the potential of wavy channels with optimized baffles to enhance the efficiency of thermal systems. Future studies could explore more complex variants of perforated baffles or integrate high-thermal-conductivity materials to further improve performance.…”
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Two Novel Hot Jupiter Formation Pathways: How White Dwarf Kicks Shape the Hot Jupiter Population by Alexander P. Stephan, David V. Martin, Smadar Naoz, Nathan R. Hughes, Cheyanne Shariat

“…Based on this WD kick, in this Letter, we propose and explore two novel HJ formation pathways: (1) HJs that are presently orbiting single stars but were initially formed in a binary that was later unbound by a WD kick; (2) binaries that survive the WD kick can trigger enhanced EKL oscillations and lead to second-generation HJ formation. …”
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Seed and Color Preferences of Wild Carrion Crows From Cafeteria Experiments by Amal Chantoufi, Amanda Marques Canário, Tilwenn Baud, Clément Vallé, Alice Baux, Frédéric Jiguet

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Bioprospecting Marine Fungi from the Plastisphere: Osteogenic and Antiviral Activities of Fungal Extracts by Matteo Florio Furno, Vincent Laizé, Irene Arduino, Giang Nam Pham, Federica Spina, Mohamed Mehiri, David Lembo, Paulo J. Gavaia, Giovanna Cristina Varese

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Promoting classroom inclusion for children with disabilities in rural South India by Jeff Boniface, Dinesh Krishna, Marie Brien, Ramasubramanian Ponnusamy, Navamani Venkatachalapathy, Donna Drynan

“…Purpose: This study explored teachers' perception of the current state of classroom inclusion for children with disabilities in rural South India. …”
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Antibiotics in periodontal treatment: an umbrella review by João Botelho, Patrícia Lyra, Gustavo G. Nascimento, Gustavo G. Nascimento, Fábio R. M. Leite, Fábio R. M. Leite, José João Mendes, Vanessa Machado

“…Fail-safe number of Rosenberg explored the number of nonsignificant, unpublished, or missing studies that would be required to change the direction of that evidence.ResultsForty-four SRs, consisting of 221 meta-analyses, were included. …”
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Causal relationships between serum metabolites and coronary heart disease risk: a mendelian randomization study by Xiao-Yan Meng, Xiao-Yan Meng, Yong-Qing Zhu, Yong-Qing Zhu, Ying-Jie Zhang, Ying-Jie Zhang, Wei Sun, Shu-Ang Li

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The APOE Gene Cluster in Normal Aging by Jolanta Florczak-Wyspiańska, Mikołaj Hurła, Damian Pikor, Joanna Poszwa, Izabela Korczowska-Łącka, Oliwia Szymanowicz, Agnieszka Pluto-Prądzyńska, Ulyana Goutor, Małgorzata Wiszniewska, Wojciech Kozubski, Jolanta Dorszewska

“…The role of APOE in normative aging was then discussed, including its contributions to lipid metabolism, synaptic plasticity, and neuroprotection—functions essential for maintaining both cerebral and systemic health. However, the pathological implications of APOE genetic variants, particularly the ε4 allele, were considered in relation to the increased risk of AD and other age-related diseases. …”
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Spatiotemporal assessment and trend analysis of meteorological drought in Afghanistan (1974–2023) using SPI and SPEI indices by Abdur Rashid Jamalzi, Ghani Rahman, Fazlullah Akhtar, Qiyamud Din Ikram, Hyun-Han Kwon

“…These findings highlight the need for integrated drought early warning systems, adaptive water management, and climate-resilient agriculture to improve Afghanistan’s preparedness and resilience.…”
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The application of vibration tactile stimulation in hand motor imagery paradigm: a pilot study by Wenbin Zhang, Aiguo Song, Hexuan Hu, Minmin Miao, Baoguo Xu

“…The findings discuss potential optimization strategies for integrating tactile feedback into MI-based BCIs, thus laying groundwork for future research in tactile-enhanced MI brain-controlled systems.…”
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The Intriguing Connection Between the Gut and Lung Microbiomes by Magdalena Druszczynska, Beata Sadowska, Jakub Kulesza, Nikodem Gąsienica-Gliwa, Ewelina Kulesza, Marek Fol

“…Studies were selected based on their relevance to gut–lung communication mechanisms, the impact of dysbiosis, and the role of the gut microbiota in respiratory diseases. …”
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Factors Influencing Informal Credit Access and Utilization among Smallholder Farmers: Insights from Mountainous Regions of Pakistan by Ayat Ullah, Vladimir Verner, Mustapha Yakubu Madaki, Faizal Adams, Miroslava Bavorova

“…Access to credit plays an important role in the adoption of modern agricultural practices, such as better seeds, pesticides, and fertilizers, as well as in the sustainable utilization of land by smallholder farmers. This study explores the dynamics of smallholders’ access to and utilization of informal credit to manage local farming systems. …”
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Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic-Reinforced Inconel 718: Microstructure and Mechanical Characterization by Yang Qi, Bo Hu, Lei Wang, Yanwei Ma, Mei Yang, Yihang Ma, Pengfei Li

“…Two reinforcement strategies were explored: in situ formation of ceramic phases through titanium powder addition, and direct incorporation of Cr₂O₃ and TiO₂ ceramic particles. …”
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Energy dissipation properties of backfill materials under compaction in solid waste backfill mining by Bangyong Yu, Bangyong Yu, Xu He, Ying Zhang, Jinglin Jiang, Ang Li, Zhen Li

“…In this research, a series of laboratory tests were conducted to explore the deformation, particle morphology, and energy dissipation properties of gangue particles. …”
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What works when working together?: Cross-sector collaboration barriers & facilitators of a built environment Health Impact Assessment in Southern Nevada by Maxim Gakh, Courtney Coughenour, Bertille Assoumou, Emily C. Strickler, Timothy J. Bungum, Jennifer R. Pharr, Pashtana Usufzy, Megan McDonough, Nicole Williams Bungum, Mindy Meacham

“…Methods Semi-structured key informant interviews with 10 of 12 HIA working group participants were conducted and analysed using a content analysis approach. …”
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Assessing learning outcomes and self-directed learning through gamification in LMS by Handy Ferdiansyah, Muhammad Farhan Rafi, Ardansyah Panji Utama, Tika Aprilia, Joko Slamet

“…Despite the growing adoption of gamified learning, the existing body of knowledge in this area remains limited, highlighting the need for deeper exploration of its effectiveness. This study addresses the challenges in utilizing gamification-based courses within Learning Management Systems (LMS) to enhance learning outcomes and foster self-directed learning (SDL) among Islamic undergraduate students, particularly in the context of Islamic education. …”
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The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Learning Practices: A Comprehensive Approach by Gabriela Alina Anghel, Cristina Mihaela Zanfir, Florentina Lavinia Matei, Camelia Delia Voicu, Ramona Adina Neacșa

“…By analyzing the students’ use of AI tools such as learning assistants and content generation systems, this research identifies the factors influencing the integration of AI into educational practices. …”
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Controlled Release of Hydrophilic Active Agent from Textile Using Crosslinked Polyvinyl Alcohol Coatings by Limor Mizrahi, Rotem Kelman, Efrat Shtriker, David Meridor, Dror Cohen, Meital Portugal-Cohen, Elizabeth Amir

“…Two types of crosslinked coatings were examined using citric acid (CA) or polyacrylic acid (PAA) as crosslinkers. …”
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Enhanced antibiotic release and biocompatibility with simultaneous addition of N-acetylcysteine and vancomycin to bone cement: a potential replacement for high-dose antibiotic-load... by Tzu-Hao Tseng, Chih-Hao Chang, Chien-Lin Chen, Hongsen Chiang, Jyh-Horng Wang, Tai-Horng Young

“…Methods PMMA cement cylinders were loaded with varying combinations of NAC and vancomycin and tested for antibiotic release, cytotoxicity, and antibacterial activity over a 35-day period. …”
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Nonparametric analysis of inter‐individual relations using an attention‐based neural network by Takashi Morita, Aru Toyoda, Seitaro Aisu, Akihisa Kaneko, Naoko Suda‐Hashimoto, Ikuma Adachi, Ikki Matsuda, Hiroki Koda

“…Abstract Social network analysis, which has been widely adopted in animal studies over the past decade, enables the revelation of global characteristic patterns of animal social systems from pairwise inter‐individual relations. …”
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