A combination of phenotypic responses and genetic adaptations enables Staphylococcus aureus to withstand inhibitory molecules secreted by Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Lukas Schwyter, Selina Niggli, Natalia Zajac, Lucy Poveda, Witold Eryk Wolski, Christian Panse, Ralph Schlapbach, Rolf Kümmerli, Jonas Grossmann

“…Here, we show that evolution through genetic mutations and selection is not necessarily required to change pathogen behavior. Instead, we found that the human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus is able to plastically respond to the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a competing pathogen. …”
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Solitons unveilings and modulation instability analysis for sixth-order coupled nonlinear Schrödinger equations in fiber bragg gratings by Noha M. Kamel, Hamdy M. Ahmed, Wafaa B. Rabie

“…The MI gain spectrum provided a tool to predict and control instability, ensuring robust and efficient optical communication networks. …”
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Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Rockfill Materials under Constant p and Constant b Stress Paths by PAN Jia-jun, WANG Jun-peng, ZHOU Yue-feng, WAN Hang, SUN Xiang-jun, HAN Bing

“…This non-coaxial behavior is most pronounced during the initial shear stage, and it gradually transitions toward coaxiality as the specimen approaches instability failure. (4) The non-coaxiality of rockfill materials initially increases and then decreases with increasing b. …”
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Penerapan Agent-Based Simulation dalam Memprediksi Penggunaan Berkelanjutan Sistem ERP by Afrin Fauzya Rizana, Fadillah Ramadhan

“…It is because agent-based simulation approach allows observation related various behavior of an agent. Thus, this study aimed to predict continuance usage performed by the ERP users using agent-based simulation approach based on user’s individual characteristics.  …”
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Physiological and transcriptomic evaluation of salt tolerance in Egyptian tomato landraces at the seedling stage by Mohammed Ali, Fatma M. O. Aboelhasan, Ahmed Ali Abdelhameed, Fathia A. Soudy, Doaa Bahaa Eldin Darwish, ElSaka Zeinab I.M., Rasha M.A. khalil, Karima Mohamed El-Absy, Aesha H. Abdel Kawy

“…Also, the Expression Cube tool was used to predict the putative expression of our target genes at various tissues in fruit development. …”
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Klasifikasi Kinerja Akademik Siswa Menggunakan Neighbor Weighted K-Nearest Neighbor dengan Seleksi Fitur Information Gain by Rizky Adinda Azizah, Fitra Bachtiar, Sigit Adinugroho

“…Student academic performance can be observed via Learning Management System (LMS) named Kalboard 360 dealing with student behavior through a student activity tracking device so it can monitor learning activities. …”
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Adsorptive removal of lead from wastewater using pressmud with evaluation of kinetics and adsorption isotherms by Basit Haider, Muhammad Imran, Asif Naeem, Hossam S. El-Beltagi, Hadeeqa Arshad, Azhar Hussain, Usman Zulfiqar, Nazih Y. Rebouh, P. V. Vara Prasad, Ivica Djalovic

“…Langmuir model best described the adsorption behavior of Pb and predicted the maximum biosorption capacity of 43.7 mg g−1. …”
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Analysis of mRNA Pentatricopeptide Repeat Domain 1 as a prospective oncogene in clear cell renal cell carcinoma that accelerates tumor cells proliferation and invasion via the Akt/... by Zhongbao Zhou, Yulong Li, Yumeng Chai, Yong Zhang, Pu Yan

“…Our findings indicated that PTCD1 had the potential to become a new target for predicting prognosis and targeted therapy.…”
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Risk Perception and Knowledge Following a Social Game–Based Tobacco Prevention Program for Adolescents: Pilot Randomized Comparative Trial by Georges Khalil, Erica Ramirez, Meerah Khan, Bairu Zhao, Nuno Ribeiro, Patrick Balian

“…Games for health are a promising strategy for tobacco prevention, using experiential and social learning theories to enhance engagement and improve behavior change. ObjectiveThis pilot study aims to (1) compare the social game–based program Storm-Heroes to a nonsocial program regarding adolescents’ personal and social experiences and (2) examine how these experiences predict higher tobacco knowledge and perceived risks of vaping and conventional tobacco use. …”
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Assessing medication adherence in adults with asthma and its effect on rescue therapy for exacerbations by Yi Ling Eileen Koh, Kian Yong Kenny Chua, Kian Yong Kenny Chua, Ding Xuan Ng, Wai Keong Aau, Ngiap Chuan Tan, Ngiap Chuan Tan

“…Traditional methods for assessing medication adherence (MA) can be challenging in real-world clinical settings. A new behavioral science approach presents opportunities to develop a novel MA assessment tool that also allows the prediction of acute asthma exacerbations. …”
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A novel framework for analyzing rainy season dynamics in semi-arid environments: a case study in the Peruvian Rio Santa basin by L. Hänchen, E. Potter, C. Klein, P. Calanca, F. Maussion, W. Gurgiser, G. Wohlfahrt

“…Rainy season metrics, which aim to define and, in some cases, predict the onset and end of seasonal rains, can support agricultural planning, such as scheduling planting dates and managing water resources. …”
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Implementation and Effects of an Online Intervention Designed to Promote Sleep During Early Infancy: A Randomized Trial by Anzman-Frasca S, Goldsmith J, Hassinger AB, Savage JS, Gupta V

“…Stephanie Anzman-Frasca,1,2 Juliana Goldsmith,1 Amanda B Hassinger,1,3 Jennifer S Savage,4 Vaishali Gupta1 1Department of Pediatrics, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Division of Behavioral Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA; 2Center for Ingestive Behavior Research, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA; 3Department of Pediatrics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, John R. …”
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Sugar Maple Litter Decay Rates Are Reduced More Strongly by Drought Than by American Beech Proliferation in the Understory by William F. J. Parsons, Claudele Ghotsa Mekontchou, Audrey Maheu, David Rivest

“…Separate k‐values for mixed‐bag species were higher than their monospecific counterparts, suggesting synergistic behavior. Early leaching is drought‐sensitive; mass losses were 2.5–2.9 times higher under accessible rainfall versus rainfall exclusion. …”
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New Tools in Heavy Metal Detection: Synthesis, Spectroscopic, and Quantum Chemical Characterization of Selected Water-Soluble Styryl Derivatives of Quinoline and 1,10-Phenanthrolin... by Jacek E. Nycz, Jolanta Kolińska, Nataliya Karaush-Karmazin, Tieqiao Chen, Maria Książek, Joachim Kusz

“…Quantum chemical calculations using density functional theory and B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) with Grimme’s dispersion correction approach predict the existence and relative stability of different spatial <i>cis</i>(Z)- and <i>trans</i>(E)-conformers of styryl derivatives of quinoline and 1,10-phenanthroline, which exhibit different electronic distribution and conjugation within the molecular skeleton, dipole moments, and steric interactions, leading to variations in their photophysical behavior and various applications. …”
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Atención a pacientes con enfermedades pulpares agudas de la Clínica Estomatológica Manuel Angulo Farrán de Holguín by Aluett Niño Peña, Pedro Antonio Miguel Cruz

“…Objective: describe the behavior of acute pulpal diseases and their characteristics, in patients attended at the Emergency Serice of Manuel Angulo Dental Clinic of Holguín. …”
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Spatio-temporal characterization of precipitation in the Middle and Lower Paraguay Basin based on satellite products and weather station data by R. Villalba, R. Villalba, A. Ferral, J. Baéz, J. Kurita, V. H. Gauto, J. C. Bertoni

“…This study presents a temporal analysis aimed at identifying climatic patterns that influence precipitation behavior in the Middle and Lower Paraguay Basin, part of the Paran&aacute; River Basin in Paraguayan territory. …”
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Analysis and Case Study of Internal Forces in Nut Column Transmission System of Shiplifts by WANG Di, LIAO Le-kang, JIN Liao

“…These expressions accurately characterized the distinct mechanical behavior of the force transmission system under different loading scenarios. …”
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Effects of home bleaching agents on hybrid ceramics: mechanical properties and color change by Waleed M. Hafny, Imam M. Ibrahim, Mohamed El-Demellawy, Hoda M. Abdel Sadek

“…Weibull analysis showed that Grandio Blocs had higher characteristic strength, while VITA ENAMIC demonstrated more reliable failure behavior. Conclusions Compared to Grandio Blocs, VITA ENAMIC® exhibited a greater color change with both 10% and 35% carbamide peroxide home bleaching agents. …”
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Association of placental mitochondrial DNA mutations on infant negative affectivity: modifying effects of maternal lifetime stress and infant sex by Agathe M. de Pins, Hsiao-Hsien Leon Hsu, Rosalind J. Wright, Kelly J. Brunst

“…Abstract Neuropsychiatric and behavioral disorders impact over 15% of U.S. children, with sex differences in manifestation. …”
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Factors Associated With Digital Intervention Engagement and Adherence in Patients With Cancer: Systematic Review by Lucile Montalescot, Louise Baussard, Elodie Charbonnier

“… BackgroundDigital interventions offer vital support for patients with cancer through education, behavior change, and monitoring. Despite their potential, patient adherence to and engagement with these self-help interventions is challenging. …”
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