Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial peptides: effect on formation, metabolic activity and viability of Klebsiella pneumoniae biofilms by Sophia Hanstein, Thomas Grochow, Marina Mötzing, Marina Mötzing, Simone A. Fietz, Ralf Hoffmann, Ralf Hoffmann, Christoph G. Baums, Sophie Kähl

“…Biofilm formation of K. pneumoniae promotes persistent infection and contributes to resistance against antimicrobial agents. …”
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Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B using polyaniline-coated XTiO3(X = Co, Ni) nanocomposites by Mariyem Abouri, Abdellah Benzaouak, Mohamed Elouardi, Lahcen El Hamdaoui, Fatima Zaaboul, Khalil Azzaoui, Belkheir Hammouti, Rachid Sabbahi, Shehdeh Jodeh, Mohammed Alaoui El Belghiti, Adnane El Hamidi

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) analysis demonstrated the uniform distribution of PANI, ensuring consistent surface activity and efficient charge transfer. …”
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A Study of the Factors Influencing Information Literacy on Farmers' Willingness to Participate in E-Commerce: the Mediating Effects of Perceived Benefits and Perceived Risks, and t... by MA Ning, ZHANG Xiaoyi, LIU Qixuan

“…For three consecutive years, China's No. 1 Central Document has listed the high-quality development of agricultural e-commerce as a priority for upgrading the level of rural industrial development. However, persistent disparities in information literacy and imbalance in risk-benefit perceptions among farmer groups constrain the effective popularization of e-commerce platforms for agricultural products. …”
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Enhancing cement properties for oil wells using MgO-PAM nanocomposites by Zan Li, Zahraa Sabah Ghnim, Prakash Kanjariya, Asha Rajiv, Haider Radhi Saud, Aman Shankhy, Sachin Jaidka, Kamal Kant Joshi, Ayat Hussein Adhab, Morug Salih Mahdi, Aseel Salah Mansoor, Usama Kadem Radi, Nasr Saadoun Abd, Asgar Batuli, Mohammad Mahtab Alam, Wenrui Jiang

“…Abstract Achieving an optimal balance between cement weight, viscosity, strength, and fluid loss is a persistent challenge in well cementing, especially in oil and gas applications. …”
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Two-Dimensional Lamellar Stacked Bi₂O₃/CeO₂ Type-II Heterojunctions Promote Carrier Separation to Enhance Ciprofloxacin Oxidation by Lihong Chen, Xiufei Zhao, Kuo Zhang, Biyu Wu, Xiao Yang, Haonan Zou, Lei Zhang, Huahao Shao, Tianyi Ma, Hu Zhou, Yusheng Zhang

“…The development of efficient and stable photocatalysts is critical for addressing water pollution challenges caused by persistent organic contaminants. However, single-component photocatalysts often suffer from rapid photogenerated carrier recombination and limited visible-light absorption. …”
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Green Synthesis of Silver Oxide Nanoparticles from <i>Mauritia flexuosa</i> Fruit Extract: Characterization and Bioactivity Assessment by Johana Zúñiga-Miranda, David Vaca-Vega, Karla Vizuete, Saskya E. Carrera-Pacheco, Rebeca Gonzalez-Pastor, Jorge Heredia-Moya, Arianna Mayorga-Ramos, Carlos Barba-Ostria, Elena Coyago-Cruz, Alexis Debut, Linda P. Guamán

“…The increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens, persistent biofilms, oxidative stress, and cancerous cell proliferation poses significant challenges in healthcare and environmental settings, highlighting the urgent need for innovative and sustainable therapeutic solutions. …”
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Controlled Formation of α- and β-Bi₂O₃ with Tunable Morphologies for Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalysis by Thomas Cadenbach, María Isabel Loyola-Plúa, Freddy Quijano Carrasco, Maria J. Benitez, Alexis Debut, Karla Vizuete

“…Water pollution caused by increasing industrial and human activity remains a serious environmental challenge, especially due to the persistence of organic contaminants in aquatic systems. …”
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Novel Zeolite 5Å-Co-Fe based catalytic ozonation process for the efficient degradation of Oxytetracycline in veterinary pharmaceutical wastewater by Amir Ikhlaq, Asma Naeem, Osama Shaheen Rizvi, Asia Akram, Abdul Mannan Zafar, Fei Qi, Ashraf Aly Hassan

“…Hence, this study explores the catalytic efficiency of zeolite 5 Å (Z5Å) coated with cobalt and iron (Z5Å-Co-Fe) for the abatement of one of the most persistent organic pollutants oxytetracycline (OTC) as a target pollutant. …”
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Removal of Natural Organic Matter (NOM) from Aqueous Solutions by Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Modification with Magnetic Fe3O4 Nanoparticles by Abbas Khodabakhshi, Ayoub Riahi Farssani, Morteza Sedehi, Mehraban Sadeghi

“…Natural organic matter (NOM) has become one of the most serious environmental problems due to its persistence in aqueous solutions and the risk of carcinogenesis. …”
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Mechanistic Insight into the Anti-Bacterial/Anti-Biofilm Effects of Low Chlorhexidine Concentrations on <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i>—In Vitro Study by Nathanyel Sebbane, Itzhak Abramovitz, Nurit Kot-Limon, Doron Steinberg

“…Background: Endodontic treatment failures are often linked to the persistence of <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> in the root canal system. …”
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Role of green-synthesized and characterization of calcium oxide nanoparticles for sustainable wheat growth in saline environments by Mah Para, Amina Tariq, Imran Zafar, Muhammad Azmat, Qurat Ul Ain, Waqas Yousaf, Pravin Badhe, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alsahli, Fakhreldeen Dabiellil

“…Principal component analysis (PCA) confirmed significant dose-dependent improvements in growth parameters. SEM and XRD analyses post-treatment indicated nanoparticle stability and persistence in the growth medium. …”
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The interplay of psychological distress, stigma, and social support in determining quality of life among Vietnamese people living with HIV by Vu Hoang Anh Nguyen, Thanh Nguyen Ai Tran, Thanh Tri Vu, Yen Thi Hoai Phan, Thao Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Gia-Phuoc Tran-Thien, Vinh-Long Tran-Chi

“…Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to examine interrelationships among these factors. …”
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Big five personality traits and employability: The mediating role of internship attitudes among chinese vocational students. by Sixiao Hu, Mohd Khata Jabor, Hongbin Fang, Dapeng Sun, Yiqing Zheng, Yunzhuo Wu, Yuefan Zhao, Yuanyuan Zhao, Ninglin Li, Xiaohong Zhao

“…Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the relationships among personality traits, internship attitudes, and employability. …”
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Apoplexia pituitária seguida de remissão endócrina: relato de dois casos Pituitary apoplexy followed by endocrine remission: report of two cases by MARCELO MIRANDA, LUCIANA BARROS, MIRTA KNOPFELMACHER, ELIANA C. AUGUSTO, ANGELO JACOMOSSI, ARTHUR CUKIERT, LUIS R. SALGADO, MARCIA NERY, JAYME GOLDMAN, BERNARDO LIBERMAN

“…Como houvesse persistência de imagem de macroadenoma à ressonância magnética, a paciente foi submetida a cirurgia transesfenoidal, sendo encontrado apenas cisto hemorrágico hipertensivo, sem sinais de tumor. O segundo paciente apresentava acromegalia e enquanto realizava um teste de LHRH teve evento agudo de cefaléia e vômitos, sem perda visual e instalação de diabetes insipidus. …”
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Structural equation modeling of factors influencing childhood vaccination in Saudi Arabia by Fatimah O. Hobani, Abeer K. Alharthi, Manal F. Alharbi

“…Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to evaluate the direct relationship between the predictor variables: attitude, subjective norm, and parent perceived behavioral control, on a mediating variable: behavioral intention. …”
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Factors influencing natural regeneration of Fagus hayatae by Chun Qin, Meng Tang, Xue-mei Zhang

“…Conclusions Structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed altitude-specific environmental regulation of Fagus hayatae regeneration dynamics. …”
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Exploring factors shaping consumer behaviour towards circular fashion: a focus on Generations Y and Z by Aya Abdelmeguid, Mohamed Afy-Shararah, Konstantinos Salonitis

“…Despite this, the ‘attitude-behaviour gap’ persists, indicating minimal impact on consumer behaviour. …”
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Financial Management Practices and Performance of Private Universities in Uganda. by Habassa, Ivan Akatwijuka

“…SEM was also used to evaluate and refine the model's causal and effect aspects. …”
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Situación y retos del aislamiento digital en las zonas rurales españolas by Hayet Kerras, Francisca Rosique Contreras, Susana Bautista, Maria Dolores de-Miguel Gómez

“…La digitalización y las TIC mejoran la vida rural en España, pero la brecha digital persiste, afectando principalmente a jóvenes, mayores, desempleados y mujeres. …”
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How institutional support enhances teacher engagement in online teaching: chain mediation effects of digital self-efficacy and negative emotions by Dongping Liu, Zhonghua Sun, Yulu Cui

“…However, sustaining teacher engagement in online teaching persists as a critical barrier to teacher sustainability. …”
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