Microbial community shifts during salt mitigation treatments of historic buildings using mineral poultices: a long-term monitoring of salt and associated biofilms by Johannes Tichy, Beate Sipek, Martin Ortbauer, Lukas Fürnwein, Monika Waldherr, Alexandra Graf, Katja Sterflinger, Guadalupe Piñar

“…First, the poultices were tested to evaluate their salt retention capacity, salt-weathering resistance and processability. The retention properties of the poultices were examined by measuring their salt content throughout the treatment using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and continuous flow analysis (CFA). …”
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3D seismic modeling of the Amal oil field to evaluate CO2 storage potential in depleted reservoirs, Southern Gulf of Suez by Mohammed Amer, Walid M. Mabrouk, Amr M. Eid, Ahmed Metwally

“…The Gulf of Suez boasts a unique geological setting, providing excellent structural traps for hydrocarbon and CO2 storage. Its well-developed infrastructure, including extensive pipelines, processing facilities, and existing wells, supports efficient CO2 transportation and injection, enhancing the feasibility of large-scale CO2 storage with minimal additional investment. …”
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ES-UNet: efficient 3D medical image segmentation with enhanced skip connections in 3D UNet by Minyoung Park, Seungtaek Oh, Junyoung Park, Taikyeong Jeong, Sungwook Yu

“…Specifically, the enhanced skip connection design with lightweight channel attention modules integrated throughout the network architecture enables this favorable balance between high segmentation accuracy and computational efficiency. …”
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A Comparative Study of the Extraction Methods for the Simultaneous Detection of NPS Groups from Urine by M. Kuloglu Genc, S. Mercan, C. Bulut, Z. Turkmen

“…Considering that the NPS recovered throughout Turkey are predominantly synthetic cannabinoids and that these substances are constantly changing, it is a necessity to develop an effective extraction method for urine which covers the currently consumed synthetic cannabinoids. …”
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A comprehensive provincial-level VOCs emission inventory and scenario analysis for China: Enhanced sectoral resolution through GAINS-China model by Yuhang Zhao, Hong Sun, Younha Kim, Yun Shu, Han Wang, Hui Li, Yinhe Deng

“…Although previous studies have established VOCs inventories and projected emission trends, many lack the granularity needed to capture sectoral and regional emission variations, especially within the highly contributive solvent use sector. To address this gap, this study aims to develop a detailed VOCs emission inventory for China at the provincial level for 2020, utilizing the GAINS-China model and covering 5 major sectors, 20 subsectors, and 80 distinct emission sources. …”
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The implementation of Safety Management Systems in healthcare: a systematic review and international comparison by Zhivko Zhelev, Sian de Bell, Alison Bethel, Maria Clarke, Rob Anderson, Jo Thompson Coon

“…We reviewed policy documents and research papers from high-risk industries (focusing on aviation, oil and gas and nuclear energy) and developed an analytical framework to guide data extraction and narrative synthesis. …”
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Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Genes Responsive to Three Low-Temperature Treatments in <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> by Bricia Ruiz-Aguilar, Natalia B. Torres-Serrallonga, María Azucena Ortega-Amaro, Arianna Duque-Ortiz, Cesaré Ovando-Vázquez, Juan Francisco Jiménez-Bremont

“…Gene ontology analysis revealed that DEGs highly enriched were found in biological processes such as “RNA secondary structure unwinding” and “rRNA processing” induced at the three low temperatures, whereas processes related to photosynthesis were repressed. …”
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MangiSpectra: A Multivariate Phenological Analysis Framework Leveraging UAV Imagery and LSTM for Tree Health and Yield Estimation in Mango Orchards by Muhammad Munir Afsar, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Asim Dilawar Bakhshi, Ejaz Hussain, Javed Iqbal

“…To overcome these issues, this study utilizes high-resolution multi-spectral UAV imagery collected from two mango orchards in Multan, Pakistan, throughout the annual phenological cycle. …”
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Potassium fertilization modulates potato (Solanum tuberosum L. V7) yield and rhizosphere microbiome dynamics by Jing Yang, Jing Yang, Xiaodong Han, Qi Li, Dong Wang, Yuankai Li, Ziyi Zhang

“…K influences microbial community structure through multiple mechanisms, including ion-hormone interactions, nutrient activation processes, and pathogen regulation. These findings provide a theoretical framework for developing precision K fertilization strategies that enhance agricultural productivity while promoting the stability of the rhizosphere microbiome in potato cultivation systems.…”
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Digital augmentation of aftercare for patients with anorexia nervosa: the TRIANGLE RCT and economic evaluation by Janet Treasure, Katie Rowlands, Valentina Cardi, Suman Ambwani, David McDaid, Jodie Lord, Danielle Clark Bryan, Pamela Macdonald, Eva Bonin, Ulrike Schmidt, Jon Arcelus, Amy Harrison, Sabine Landau

“…Scientific summary Background Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious mental illness, typically developing in adolescence. It often runs a protracted course, leading to adverse outcomes, reduced quality of life and high costs. …”
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Roles of Technology in Improving Perishable Food Supply Chains by Mona Haji, Laoucine Kerbache, Mahaboob Muhammad, Tareq Al-Ansari

“…For that, food supply chain markets have become more highly developed in the use of modern technologies, and have begun to implement them in their logistical systems to satisfy their customers’ needs. …”
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Modeling and designing enhancers by introducing and harnessing transcription factor binding units by Jiaqi Li, Pengcheng Zhang, Xi Xi, Liyang Liu, Lei Wei, Xiaowo Wang

“…Abstract Enhancers serve as pivotal regulators of gene expression throughout various biological processes by interacting with transcription factors (TFs). …”
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Understanding the effectiveness and underlying mechanisms of lifestyle modification interventions in adults with learning disabilities: a mixed-methods systematic review by Dikshyanta Rana, Sophie Westrop, Nishant Jaiswal, Evi Germeni, Arlene McGarty, Louisa Ells, Phillippa Lally, Michael McEwan, Craig Melville, Leanne Harris, Olivia Wu

“…A variety of theories and behaviour change techniques were employed in the development and adaptation of interventions. Most studies had a high and moderate risk of bias. …”
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Thermo-hydro-mechanical coupling mechanisms and sensitivity analysis of abandoned mine thermal energy storage systems by Liyuan LIU, Yaohui LI, Tao WANG, Tongbin ZHAO, Qiang KOU, Zerui MI, Le ZHANG

“…A three-dimensional thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) coupled numerical model is developed to calculate the coupled effects over a decade of system operation and analyze heat transfer processes along with stress variation patterns in the roadway’s surrounding rock. …”
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Diagnosis and activity prediction of SLE based on serum Raman spectroscopy combined with a two-branch Bayesian network by Qianxi Xu, Qianxi Xu, Qianxi Xu, Xue Wu, Xue Wu, Xue Wu, Xinya Chen, Ziyang Zhang, Jinrun Wang, Jinrun Wang, Zhengfang Li, Zhengfang Li, Zhengfang Li, Xiaomei Chen, Xiaomei Chen, Xiaomei Chen, Xin Lei, Xin Lei, Zhuoyu Li, Zhuoyu Li, Zhuoyu Li, Mengsi Ma, Mengsi Ma, Mengsi Ma, Chen Chen, Lijun Wu, Lijun Wu

“…ObjectiveThis study aims to examine the impact of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) on various organs and tissues throughout the body. SLE is a chronic autoimmune disease that, if left untreated, can lead to irreversible damage to these organs. …”
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The Relationship between Temperament and Character with Wisdom Through Cognitive Regulation Strategies of Emotion by Fahime Naseri, Yasser Azizisaeid

“…The growth of wisdom results from a dialectical interaction between emotions and cognition.Ethical considerations Compliance with ethical guidelines: We strictly adhered to all ethical considerations throughout the research process. This included ensuring the confidentiality of participants’ identities and obtaining informed consent from all participants.Author involvement: The authors were fully involved in all stages and processes of the study.Conflicts of interest: The authors declare no conflicts of interest for this study.Funding: The authors did not receive any financial support for the study.Acknowledgements: The authors would like to thank all participants for their time and participation in this study *. …”
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Resilience investments under climate change: a regional case study in Southeast Australia by Paul J. Box, Stefanos Xenarios, Stefanos Xenarios, Russell M. Wise, Russell M. Wise, Peter Heinmiller, Chandrama Sarker, Petina L. Pert, Seona Meharg, Gemma Edwards, Russell Gorddard, Sofia Azevedo, Dianne Flett, Nic Mesic, Maryam Ahmad, John Marinopoulos, Greg Parish, Jacqui Montgomery

“…This study proposes a discursive, place-based, and cross-scale approach to overcoming these challenges and enabling councils to develop resilient investment cases (RICs) as part of regional planning processes involving local governments, research institutions, and private sector stakeholders. …”
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How lived experiences of illness trajectories, burdens of treatment, and social inequalities shape service user and caregiver participation in health and social care: a theory-info... by Carl R May, Katja C Gravenhorst, Alyson Hillis, Mick Arber, Carolyn A Chew-Graham, Katie I Gallacher, Frances S Mair, Ellen Nolte, Alison Richardson

“…It provides clear criteria for identifying high-quality reports. CASP can only guide decision-making on eligibility for inclusion. …”
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Opportunities and practices supporting responsive health care for forced migrants: lessons from transnational practice and a mixed-methods systematic review by Amy Robinson, Protus Musotsi, Ziaur Rahman A Khan, Laura Nellums, Bayan Faiq, Kofi Broadhurst, Gisela Renolds, Michael Pritchard, Andrew Smith

“…Most (72) were judged to be of high quality. Forced-migrant participants were drawn from most continents of the world. …”
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of first contact physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders in primary care: the FRONTIER, mixed method realist evaluation by Nicola E Walsh, Alice Berry, Serena Halls, Rachel Thomas, Hannah Stott, Cathy Liddiard, Zoe Anchors, Fiona Cramp, Margaret E Cupples, Peter Williams, Heather Gage, Dan Jackson, Paula Kersten, Dave Foster, Justin Jagosh

“…The areas are included below: practice staff promoting, endorsing and advocating for the role to patients multidisciplinary team working to support decision-making extended FCP consultation time compared with GPs to allow for more in-depth assessment and exercise advice on condition management increased independence associated with additional non-medical prescribing and injection capabilities service configurations that permitted FCP to see non-resolved MSKDs referred from the GP in addition to new consultations consideration of consultation format to ensure equitable and appropriate access to FCP appointments established professional networks to allow support regarding decision-making, improve confidence and reduce professional isolation continued employment of FCPs through a central provider model on continued terms and conditions with access to continued professional development and governance, in addition to practice cover during absence information technology (IT) systems that have standardised templates and provide full access to electronic medical records, referral templates and prescriptions (for non-medical prescribers) service configurations that provide a structured career pathway for the FCP while ensuring appropriate skill mix and staffing levels are retained throughout the physiotherapy service pathway. …”
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