Different faces of the stethoscope: history, usefulness, evolution, contamination, and disinfection practices by Dorota Ochońska, Monika Brzychczy-Włoch, Katarzyna Talaga-Ćwiertnia

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The evolution-similarity matrix: an evolutionary psychology perspective on cross-cultural advertising by Lachezar Ivanov, Jordan Buck, Rory Sutherland

“…By raising the questions that the paper poses to develop the proposed typology categories, advertisers can identify which advertising cues are malleable by advertising and which are based on innate human preferences and are relatively stable. …”
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The evolution of S-nitrosylation detection methodology and the role of protein S-nitrosylation in various cancers by Feng Liang, Min Wang, Jiannan Li, Jie Guo

“…The reversibility of SNO modifications also poses a challenge when verifying changes in the biological functions of proteins. …”
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Detection and Identification of Food-Borne Yeasts: An Overview of the Relevant Methods and Their Evolution by Mónika Kovács, Andrea Pomázi, Andrea Taczman-Brückner, Gabriella Kiskó, Viktória Dobó, Tamás Kocsis, Csilla Mohácsi-Farkas, Ágnes Belák

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From Traditional to Digital: The Evolution of Business Models in Hospitality Through Platforms by Adelina Zeqiri

“…Thirdly, the advent of digital platforms, most notably online travel agencies (OTAs), posed a challenge to traditional hospitality models by introducing personalized experiences and disrupting established market norms. …”
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Permeability Evolution of Fractured Rock Subjected to Cyclic Axial Load Conditions by Zilong Zhou, Jing Zhang, Xin Cai, Shanyong Wang, Xueming Du, Haizhi Zang, Lu Chen

“…The influence of the frequency and amplitude of cyclic axial forces on axial displacement and permeability evolution of fractured rock was experimentally investigated. …”
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Reversible Adversarial Examples with Minimalist Evolution for Recognition Control in Computer Vision by Shilong Yang, Lu Leng, Ching-Chun Chang, Chin-Chen Chang

“…As artificial intelligence increasingly automates the recognition and analysis of visual content, it poses significant risks to privacy, security, and autonomy. …”
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Evolution of carbapenemase activity in the class C β-lactamase ADC-1 by Nichole K. Stewart, Marta Toth, Monolekha Bhattacharya, Clyde A. Smith, Sergei B. Vakulenko

“…ABSTRACT Antibiotic resistance in bacteria poses a significant threat to public health. Among dozens of available antimicrobial agents, carbapenems are used as drugs of choice for the treatment of serious infections caused by pathogens resistant to other antibiotics. …”
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Genetic evolution, epidemic trends, and recombination dynamics of PRRSV-1 in China by Chengzhen Weng, Chengzhen Weng, Chengzhen Weng, Xinxin Huang, Xinxin Huang, Xinxin Huang, Zhian Chen, Zhian Chen, Minjia He, Minjia He, Minjia He, Beiwen Zhang, Beiwen Zhang, Beiwen Zhang, Hongxi Li, Hongxi Li, Hongxi Li, Jingrui Xie, Jingrui Xie, Meichun Chen, Meichun Chen, Meichun Chen, Longxin Qiu, Longxin Qiu, Xiaobing Li, Xiaobing Li, Chong Cao, Chong Cao, Hongbo Chen, Hongbo Chen

“…In China, the emergence of new PRRSV-1 strains in recent years has posed a significant challenge to the sustainability of pork production. …”
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Making Sense of Alternative Assessment in a Qualitative Evaluation System by Javier Rojas Serrano

“…In a Colombian private English institution, a qualitative evaluation system has been incorporated. This type of evaluation poses challenges to students who have never been evaluated through a system that eliminates exams or quizzes and, as a consequence, these students have to start making sense of it. …”
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Evolution of Lung Cancer Surgery: Historical Milestones, Current Strategy, and Future Innovations by Min-Woong Kang

“…However, despite the demonstrated non-inferiority of sublobar resections, concerns about locoregional recurrence continue to pose a major challenge. Addressing this issue is essential for optimizing surgical outcomes in early-stage NSCLC. …”

Development of a grape-harvesting robot using a multi-step detection method based on AI and a position-estimation algorithm by Weiguo Wang, Liangliang Yang, Noboru Noguchi

“…To achieve this goal, we propose a two-step vision recognition method that combines the YOLOv7 and YOLOv7-Pose algorithms which helps a harvesting robot quickly and accurately complete grape harvesting in actual field environments. …”
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Evolution of Political Simulacra in Digital Society (on the Examples of “fake news” and “post-truth”) by V. P. Miletskiy, O. A. Nikifоrova

“…The paper deals with the evolution of “fake-news” and “post-truth” in the digital society, which can be qualified as simulations of virtual space. …”
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2D coordination polymers of transition metals as catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction by Mikhail N. Khrizanforov, Anastasiia P. Samorodnova, Ilya A. Bezkishko, Radis R. Gainullin, Kirill V. Kholin, Aidar T. Gubaidullin, Ruslan P. Shekurov, Vasili A. Miluykov

“…The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a key process in water splitting for hydrogen production, yet its sluggish kinetics pose significant challenges for catalyst development. …”
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Molecular evolution of toothed whale genes reveals adaptations to echolocating in different environments by L. Magpali, E. Ramos, A. Picorelli, L. Freitas, M. F. Nery

“…Results Our comparative analysis across 37 odontocete species revealed patterns of accelerated evolution within coastal and riverine lineages, supporting the hypothesis that shallow habitats pose specific selective pressures to sonar propagation, which are not found in the deep ocean. …”
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New insights into interspecies relationships, chromosomal evolution, and hybrid identification in the Lycoris Herb. by Yue Zhang, Shujun Zhou, Yu Chen, Pengchong Zhang, Yongchun Zhang, Junhuo Cai, Zixuan Nie, Lu Zhang

“…Abstract Background Frequent interspecific hybridization, unclear genetic backgrounds, and ambiguous evolutionary relationships within the genus Lycoris pose significant challenges to the identification and classification of hybrids, thereby impacting the application and development of Lycoris. …”
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A Novel Absolute/Relative Fusion Approach for Visual Localization of Planetary Lander Employing a Unified Error Metric by Yaxuan Feng, Xiaohua Tong, Xiong Xu, Yanmin Jin, Huan Xie, Yongjiu Feng, Chao Wang, Changjiang Xiao

“…Absolute pose estimation via descent imagery and map matching is critical for precise planetary lander localization. …”
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Epidemiology, evolution, and biological characteristics of H6 avian influenza viruses in China by Xiaohao Xu, Qi Chen, Min Tan, Jia Liu, Xiyan Li, Lei Yang, Yuelong Shu, Dayan Wang, Wenfei Zhu

“…Therefore, our study demonstrated that the H6 AIVs posed a potential threat to human health and highlighted the urgent need for continued surveillance and evaluation of the H6 influenza viruses circulating in the field.…”
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The evolution of BRAF-targeted therapies in melanoma: overcoming hurdles and unleashing novel strategies by Saber Imani, Ghazaal Roozitalab, Mahdieh Emadi, Atefeh Moradi, Payam Behzadi, Parham Jabbarzadeh Kaboli

“…Melanoma, a highly aggressive form of skin cancer, poses a significant global health burden, with 331,647 new cases and 58,645 deaths reported in 2022. …”
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Avian Influenza Virus: Comparative Evolution as the Key for Predicting Host Tropism Expansion by Matteo Mellace, Carlotta Ceniti, Marielda Cataldi, Luca Borrelli, Bruno Tilocca

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