Evaluation of the Sterile Insect Technique for the Control of the Melon Fly (<i>Bactrocera cucurbitae</i>) Under Laboratory and Semi-Field Conditions in Sri Lanka by Muditha Nawarathne, Lahiru Udayanga, Hasini Ekanayake, Bader Alhafi Alotaib, Ananda Pathirage, Nayana Siriwardena, Athula Jayarathne, Hassan Ammouneh, Mohamed M. M. Najim, Abou Traore, Tharaka Ranathunge

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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy versus Other PTSD Psychotherapies as Treatment for Women Victims of War-Related Violence: A Systematic Review by N. Inès Dossa, Marie Hatem

“…The effect size was also significant at a level of 0.01 with the exception of the effect of NET on depression score. …”
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How efficient is exemplary teaching in learning equations and inequations in the third and fourth grade of primary school? by Malinović-Jovanović Nela T., Simić Milica D., Ristić Milica N.

“…The use of exemplary teaching had a positive effect on students' performance in reproduction, comprehension, operationalization, and creative problem solving, while it had no effect on students whose knowledge was at the recognition level. …”
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C-Reactive Protein As A Response Indicator In Drug-Naïve Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A Hospital-Based Study by Ather Muneer, Nargis Munir, Nadia Shams, Mirza Inam, Usman Ghani, Neelam Ayub

“… Abstract Objective: C-reactive protein (CRP) is an indicator of the inflammatory process in the body, and is associated with the pathogenesis of depression through its purported effect on neurotransmitter function in the brain. …”
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Study on Preservation of Chilled Beef with Natural Essential Oil Nanocapsules by Bin Xi, Yaqin Gao, Tianfen Guo, Weihong Li, Xiaoling Yang, Tianqing Du

“…Through the above experimental results, we applied the compound essential oil to the preservation of cold and fresh beef at nanometer level and found that the effect was significant, which was worthy of application in major beef products processing plants.…”
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Conflict resolution in intercultural communication: strategies for managing cultural conflicts by Weihong Guo

“…Abstract Effective conflict resolution in intercultural communication entails utilizing strategies for managing cultural conflicts based on scientific approaches and research. …”
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Design and Testing of MEMS Component for Electromagnetic Pulse Protection by Shiyi Li, Hengzhen Feng, Wenzhong Lou, Yuecen Zhao, Sining Lv, Wenxing Kan

“…The device subverted the traditional device-level protection method for electromagnetic energy, realizing the innovation of adding a complex circuit system to the integrated chip through micro-nanometer processing technology and enhancing the chip’s size from the centimeter level to the micron level. …”
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Volumetric alterations in auditory and visual subcortical nuclei following perinatal deafness in felines by Alessandra Sacco, Stephen G. Gordon, Stephen G. Lomber

“…Overall, the current study reinforces the notion that subcortical structures likely contribute to compensatory crossmodal plasticity prior to cortical processing, and that these deafness-induced adaptations appear to be influenced by both the level of the affected structure within its respective sensory processing hierarchy and the specifics of its afferent profile.…”
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Design and Application of Soil and Water Conservation Management Information System in Shenzhen by ZHAO Xusheng, ZHANG Yongzhan, FANG Jingxian, LEI Yong, PAN Cuilin

“…The Shenzhen Soil and Water Conservation Management Information System was developed within the framework of smart cities and smart water management,taking into consideration the characteristics of soil and water conservation business in Shenzhen.The system ensures unified storage and management of water-related data,consisting of five major subsystems,including scheme management,supervision and inspection,historical trend visualization,real-time warnings,and other key modules.By establishing a business supervision platform,it enables comprehensive supervision and management throughout the entire process.Additionally,the integration of intelligent models has greatly enhanced the decision-making and evaluation system for management personnel,thereby significantly improving the efficiency of both management and operational staff.The system integrates multiple functions, including data management,business support,model-based decision-making, data visualization,and real-time alerting.It effectively addresses various challenges encountered in the information construction of soil and water conservation in Shenzhen,such as insufficient information processing capacity,low levels of smart application,lack of unified business sources and data format standards,and difficulties in information sharing and access,ensuring that the information system effectively supports business requirements.…”
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Design of Bacteria Bottle Clamping Elements Based on Regression Models by Wenshuo Gao, Weidong Song, Tianhang Ding, Jiaoling Wang

“…Finally, a test was used to demonstrate the effect of the optimized clamping elements when clamping a bacteria bottle. …”
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The Influence of Personality Traits and Domain Knowledge on the Quality of Decision-Making in Engineering Design by Muhammad Ahmad, Guoxin Wang

“…These characteristics have been found to have no significant effect on the levels of confidence during the process of making decisions. …”
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Soil Contamination from Cassava Wastewater Discharges in a Rural Community in the Niger Delta, Nigeria by Q-AL Izonfuo, PA Bariweni, DMC George

“…Ten soil samples were collected with a 9mm Dutch auger along two transects for six months for the purposes of investigating the effects of cassava wastewater on the physico-chemical characteristics of soils around a cassava processing plant in a rural community in the Niger Delta. …”
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Machine Learning Optimization and Challenges in Used Car Price Prediction by Zheng Yufan

“…Consequently, their practical effectiveness still requires further investigation.…”
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Soil Contamination from Cassava Wastewater Discharges in a Rural Community in the Niger Delta, Nigeria by Q-AL Izonfuo, PA Bariweni, DMC George

“…Ten soil samples were collected with a 9mm Dutch auger along two transects for six months for the purposes of investigating the effects of cassava wastewater on the physico-chemical characteristics of soils around a cassava processing plant in a rural community in the Niger Delta. …”
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Recognition and Classification of 3D Objects of Different Details by Islam A. Alexandrov, Maxim S. Mikhailov, Alexander N. Muranov, Vladimir Zh. Kuklin

“…It was shown how much more effective the use of the three descriptors was compared to the use of each one individually. …”
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Circular RNA RHOT1 Regulates miR-142-5p/CCND1 to Participate in Chondrocyte Autophagy and Proliferation in Osteoarthritis by Gu Man, Haiwen Yang, Kai Shen, Donghong Zhang, Julin Zhang, Hao Wu, Hongyu Zhang, Jinhuan Wang

“…Here, we explored the effect of circRHOT1 on autophagy and extracellular matrix (ECM) in OA. …”
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Hierarchical graph-based integration network for propaganda detection in textual news articles on social media by Pir Noman Ahmad, Jiequn Guo, Nagwa M. AboElenein, Qazi Mazhar ul Haq, Sadique Ahmad, Abeer D. Algarni, Abdelhamied A. Ateya

“…H-GIN is extracted to build a bi-layer graph inter-intra-channel, such as Residual-driven Enhancement and Processing (RDEP) and Attention-driven Multichannel feature Fusing (ADMF) with suitable labels at two distinct classification levels. …”
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Microstructural analysis and preliminary wear assessment of wire arc additive manufactured AA 5083 aluminum alloy for lightweight structures by Prasanna Nagasai Bellamkonda, Maheshwar Dwivedy, Kaushik N.Ch

“…This study investigates the microstructural characteristics, tensile properties, and preliminary wear performance of AA 5083 aluminum alloy processed via WAAM, focusing on applications for lightweight structures. …”
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Pengaruh Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Terhadap Sekresi VEGF pada Penyembuhan Luka Bakar Tikus by Gusti Revilla

“…The objective of this study was to determine the effect of the administration of stem cells BM-MSCs on VEGF secretion on burn healing process in rats. …”
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Identification of core biomarkers for tuberculosis progression through bioinformatics analysis and in vitro research by Zhanpeng Chen, Qiong Wang, Quan Ma, Jinyun Chen, Xingxing Kong, Yuqin Zeng, Lanlan Liu, Shuihua Lu, Xiaomin Wang

“…Abstract Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), remains a significant global public health issue with high mortality rates and challenges posed by drug-resistant strains, emphasizing the continued need for new therapeutic targets and effective treatment strategies. Transcriptomics is a highly effective tool for the development of novel anti-tuberculosis drugs. …”
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