Cross-Encoder-Based Semantic Evaluation of Extractive and Generative Question Answering in Low-Resourced African Languages by Funebi Francis Ijebu, Yuanchao Liu, Chengjie Sun, Nobert Jere, Ibomoiye Domor Mienye, Udoinyang Godwin Inyang

“…Transfer learning with state-of-the-art models has been beneficial in this regard, but the performance of low-resource African languages with morphologically rich grammatical structures and unique typologies has shown deficiencies linkable to evaluation techniques and scarce training data. …”
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Dynamic Response and Residual Bearing Capacity of Corroded RC Piers Under Rockfall Impact by Jieqiong Wu, Feiyang Ye, Jian Yang, Jianchao Xu

“…This work provides a validated framework for assessing combined corrosion-rockfall effects, aiding design and maintenance of structures.…”
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Spindle cell epithelioma of the vagina with rare morphology: a case report and literature review by Xian-bin Tang, Yuan-gui Xu, Li Yao, Ling-ling Yuan, Yu-gang Huang

“…In this tumor, mucoid degeneration and the formation of vacuoles or microcysts with varying sizes without epithelial lining were observed, and only a few glandular structures were observed in the periphery of the tumor. …”
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Russia and Venezuela: New Strategic Partnership in the Field of Response to Biological Threats and Prospects for Cooperation by V. V. Kutyrev, S. A. Shcherbakova, A. V. Ivanova, V. E. Kuklev, Zh. A. Kas’yan, I. G. Karnaukhov

“…It is shown that the programs being implemented are aimed at strengthening the national healthcare structures of partner countries to achieve independence in the implementation of monitoring and anti-epidemic measures and building a single epidemiological space, independent of the influence of global and regional geopolitical fluctuations. …”
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Distributionally Robust Multivariate Stochastic Cone Order Portfolio Optimization: Theory and Evidence from Borsa Istanbul by Larissa Margerata Batrancea, Mehmet Ali Balcı, Ömer Akgüller, Lucian Gaban

“…We introduce a novel portfolio optimization framework—Distributionally Robust Multivariate Stochastic Cone Order (DR-MSCO)—which integrates partial orders on random vectors with Wasserstein-metric ambiguity sets and adaptive cone structures to model multivariate investor preferences under distributional uncertainty. …”
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Transforming Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Overcoming 21st- Century Challenges with Practical Remedies by Edoru, John Michael, Turyasingura, Benson, Kayusi, Fredrick, Juma, Linety, Mishra, Rashmi, Vallejo, Rubén González

“…Therefore, governments and higher education institutions should invest in leadership development programmes aimed at strengthening governance structures.…”
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Nail gun injury to the median nerve: A barbed issue by S. Chintapalli, E. Phoenix, S. Cullen, R. Dolan

“…Despite their frequency, nail gun injuries rarely involve significant structural injury.We present a rare case of severe injury by a barbed nail to the median nerve requiring surgical exploration.At our latest follow up 14 months post-operatively, the patient had ongoing sensory and motor deficits, cold intolerance and reduced proprioception and range of motion at the index finger. …”
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GAME TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PROCESS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: AN ERGONOMIC DIMENSION by Н. Карапузова, Є. Починок, О. Палеха

“…They are the following: taking into account the cognitive features of the education of students of the digital generation in the content of the structural components of didactic games; the use of inter-subject connections, with the aim of focusing didactic games on students’ mastery of generalized techniques of cognitive activity; ensuring children’s functional comfort in the process of game activities.…”
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Flow Characteristics of a Rich-Quench-Lean Combustor-Combined Low-Emission and High-Temperature Rise Combustion by Jianzhong Li, Jian Chen, Li Yuan, Ge Hu, Jianhan Feng

“…To determine the flow field structure and flow characteristics of a rich-quench-lean (RQL) combustor-combined low-emission and high-temperature rise combustion, a two-dimensional PIV technology was used to evaluate the effect of aerodynamic and structural parameters on the flow field and flow characteristics of the combustor. …”
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High-resolution correlative imaging in ultrafast electron microscopy by Ye-Jin Kim, Won-Woo Park, Hak-Won Nho, Oh-Hoon Kwon

“…Notably, UEM has played a pivotal role in visualisation of ultrafast structural dynamics with high local selectivity, enabling the exploration of the dynamic nature of chemical bonding in non-equilibrium states and investigation of electron – photon interactions to manipulate free-electron wavefunctions. …”
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Simulation and optimization of enhanced back-gated GaN-based HEMT ultraviolet photodetector with a high photo-to-dark current ratio by Wulong Yuan, Xianyun Liu, Di Yang, Jun Yao, Chenglong Lu

“…In this work, the performance of an innovative structure of an enhanced back-gated GaN-based HEMT ultraviolet photodetector is investigated using Silvaco Atlas. …”
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Application of the Upper-Bench CD Method in Super Large-Span and Shallow Tunnel: A Case Study of Letuan Tunnel by Jianxun Chen, Zilong Xu, Yanbin Luo, Jiakang Song, Weiwei Liu, Fangfang Dong

“…The supporting structure was always kept in a safe state, and its safety factor was higher than 1.5. …”
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Comparative analysis of zonisamide and topiramate use in treatment of pediatric epilepsy in real clinical practice: the results of a retrospective study and related clinical cases by O. A. Rakhmanina, E. V. Levitina, E. B. Khramova, O. L. Keln, V. A. Zmanovskaya

“…Comparative study of antiepileptic drugs allows to make the optimal choice in therapy.The aim of the study: a comparative analysis of the administration of two similar by chemical structure antiepileptic drugs (zonisamide and topiramate) in the outpatient practice in epilepsy in children, taking into account the efficacy and tolerability.Materials and methods. …”
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Investigation of mechanical properties and durability of concrete samples containing nanosilica in acidic flooded condition by Mohammad Fallahshirvani, Omid Bamshad, Mahdi Mahdikhani, Roya Sharifi

“…Under acid rain conditions, physical and chemical reactions occur in the concrete structure, which leads to a change in pH. As these reactions continue, the concrete begins to lose its mechanical strength, leading to cracking, weight loss, and eventual structural damage. …”
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Proteomic analysis of the quality deterioration of pork: a comparative study of fresh and six-month frozen storage by Yajun Shen, Chengyu Ma, Xinxiang Zong, Zhaoqiang Wang, Yang Song, Jian Li

“…Ice recrystallization analysis revealed the formation of larger ice crystals over time, which mechanically disrupted muscle structure and reduced water-holding capacity. Proteomic analysis identified 180 Differentially Expressed Proteins (DEPs) between fresh and frozen pork, with significant alterations in proteins related to structural integrity, energy metabolism, and stress response. …”
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Nonlinear Static Analysis of Spherical Hinges in Horizontal Construction of Bridges by Lin Zhao, Xiaohu Sun, Zhe Wu, Ying Chen, Jian Liu, Youzhi Wang

“…The stress results of the spherical hinge are of great significance to the subsequent structural design and even the safety and stability of the bridge structure. …”
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Network spreading and local biological vulnerability in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by Asa Farahani, Justine Y. Hansen, Vincent Bazinet, Golia Shafiei, D. Louis Collins, Mahsa Dadar, Sanjay Kalra, Alain Dagher, Bratislav Misic

“…Here, we investigate how network structure and local biological features shape the spatial patterning of atrophy in ALS. …”
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Investigating the Nonlinear Optical Behavior of La1-xCaxCo0.5Mg0.5O3 Perovskites by Yasser Rajabi, Ahmad Gholizadeh, Mahdiyeh Gorzoddin

“…This suggests that the modification of the perovskite structure through Mg doping plays a crucial role in tuning its optical properties. …”
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Beyond poverty alleviation: The impact of child support grants on healthcare access and contraception use in South Africa by Norman Tafirenyika Nhede, Adrino Mazenda, Dymon Gondwe

“…CSGs have a positive but insignificant indirect effect on healthcare and contraception access and a significant negative direct effect, suggesting that the current grant structure may not adequately address existing barriers. …”
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A novel gravimetric method for characterization of nanoporous materials using CO₂ by Omer Salim, Sagar Hussain Sabuz, Mohammad Piri

“…Nanoporous materials are widely used in applications such as gas storage, catalysis, and separation processes, where accurate characterization of pore structure is essential. This study presents a novel gravimetric method that utilizes carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a probe gas for determining surface area, pore volume, and pore size distribution. …”
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