Atypical Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae serotype 12 strains with a higher virulence potential by Antony T. Vincent, Sonia Lacouture, Guillaume St-Jean, Rodrigo Tapia, Servane Payen, Michiha Kon, Joachim Frey, Ho To, Marcelo Gottschalk

“…Comparative genomic analyses revealed that these atypical strains carry the capsule genes of serotype 12 but the LPS biosynthesis genes of serotype 15, indicating a hybrid genomic structure. Phylogenetic analysis confirmed that they cluster separately from classical serotype 12 strains and are closely related to other atypical strains from Japan, USA, and Canada. …”
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Effect of sheep grazing on soil ingestion and rumen microbial diversity in Eastern Qilian Mountain by Jie Yang, Fan Feng, Cuicui Ge, Qiaoxian Gao, Guosheng Xin

“…Overall, soil ingestion would affect the rumen microbial structure and improve bacterial community abundance associated with cellulose degradation, which might promote nutrient digestion. …”
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Developing PI@PANI composites for aqueous zinc-ion batteries by Ya Zhao, Lintao Wu, Hexiang Zhong, Lin Li, Jiaxin Fan

“…These results indicate that the PI@PANI composites have significant application potential in the field of electrochemical energy storage, providing theoretical guidance and experimental evidence for further optimizing the composition and structure of the composites to enhance their electrochemical performance.…”
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Spatial and temporal patterns of dengue incidence in Bhutan: a Bayesian analysis by Tsheten Tsheten, Archie C.A. Clements, Darren J. Gray, Sonam Wangchuk, Kinley Wangdi

“…A multivariate zero-inflated Poisson regression model was developed using a Bayesian framework with spatial and spatiotemporal random effects modelled using a conditional autoregressive prior structure. The posterior parameters were estimated using Bayesian Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation with Gibbs sampling. …”
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Piloting the options assessment toolkit with national malaria programme leaders from the Asia–Pacific countries: a meeting report by Manash Shrestha, Sanjaya Acharya, Josselyn Neukom, Karma Lhazeen, Ngo Duc Thang, Muhammad Naeem Habib, Lyndes Wini, Tobgyel Tobgyel, Kesang Wangchuk, Huy Rekol, Lek Dysoley, Siv Sovannaroth, Minerva Simatuopang, Helen Dewi Prameswari, Asik Surya, Zau Ring, Mohammad Qasim Khan, Boualam Khamlome, Mohd Hafizi Abdul Hamid, Ram Kumar Mahato, Top Thapa, Sheen Angelou Juangco, Hee Il Lee, Hyun Il Shin, Kumudu Gunasekera, Champa Aluthwera, Prayuth Sudathip, Rungrawee Timpontree, Hoang Dinh Canh, Sonia Cheung, Muhammad Zeeshan Haroon, Shreehari Acharya, Robert J. Commons, Bipin Adhikari, Varunika Ruwanpura, Phone Si Hein, Abhijit Sharma, Poe Poe Aung, Neena Valecha, Kamala Thriemer, Caroline A. Lynch

“…Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed that NMPs found the OAT useful and timely for structuring malaria policy discussions. However, concerns were raised regarding mismatches between OAT-generated scenarios and country-specific contexts, the inclusion of political and economic factors, and the feasibility of implementing expert-suggested options. …”
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Two-Stage Deep Learning Framework for Individual Tree Crown Detection and Delineation in Mixed-Wood Forests Using High-Resolution Light Detection and Ranging Data by Qian Li, Baoxin Hu, Jiali Shang, Tarmo K. Remmel

“…However, the complex structure of mixed-wood forests, characterized by overlapping canopies of various shapes and sizes, presents significant challenges, often compromising accuracy. …”
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On the strength and failure mechanism of confined pre-holed jointed rock mass via DIC by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yundong Bi, Shuo Yang, Shuo Yang

“…For jointed rock mass with anisotropy, stress field and the structure of surrounding rock mass change with the underground construction, for example, during deep-ground tunnel excavation which is associated with ground depth and joint angles. …”
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Providing Medical Care to Patients with Abdominal Injuries at the Prehospital Stage in Moscow by D. N. Grekov, A. A. Ageeva, G. A. Vvedenskiy, E. V. Chernyakov, Z. A. Bagateliya, R. Yu. Maer, V. A. Kadyshev

“…The overall mortality rate of victims with abdominal injuries with isolated injury ranges 8–10%, reaching 60% in combined injury cases. The structure of the organization and the strategy for providing medical care to trauma victims in Moscow are aimed at implementing measures for timely hospitalization of patients and reducing mortality rates.…”
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Small Modular AUV Based on 3D Printing Technology: Design, Implementation and Experimental Validation by Lichun Yang, Xianbo Xiang, Dian Kong, Shaolong Yang

“…A small modular autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) offers several benefits including enhanced mobility, cost-effectiveness, compact and portable structure, and small size. This paper proposes a comprehensive design and implementation approach for a small modular AUV, named as ARMs1.0, utilizing cutting-edge 3D printing technology. …”
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Pd-Gated N-Polar GaN/AlGaN High-Electron-Mobility Transistor for High-Sensitivity Hydrogen Gas Detection by Long Ge, Haineng Bai, Yidi Teng, Xifeng Yang

“…The device achieves ppm-level H₂ detection with rapid recovery and reusability, which is comparable to or even exceeds the performance of conventional Ga-polar HEMTs. The N-polar structure enhances sensitivity through its unique polarization-induced 2DEG and intrinsic back barrier, while the Pd layer catalyzes H₂ dissociation, forming a dipole layer that can modulate the Schottky barrier height. …”
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An Intelligent Market Model that Incorporates Individual Trader’s Behavior to Simulate Forex Trading Data by Patrick Naivasha, George Musumba, Patrick Gikunda, John Wandeto

“…Furthermore, stationarity and temporal structure analysis using the augmented Dickey–Fuller (ADF) test and the autocorrelation function (ACF) yielded meaningful results, indicating comparable patterns in both datasets. …”
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Hazard, Resilience and Development: The Case of Two Maldivian Islands by Marcella Schmidt di Friedberg, Stefano Malatesta, Elena dell'Agnese

“…Due to their geophysical structure, the Maldives face various natural hazards, such as coastal erosion, rising water levels, tsunamis and other climate-related disasters. …”
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Metagenomic insights into surface sediment microbial community and functional composition along a water-depth gradient in a subtropic deep lake by Peixuan Zhang, Peixuan Zhang, Minglei Ren, Yan Xu, Jianjun Wang

“…Here, we investigated microbial community structure and functional composition using metagenomics of 38 surface sediments across a depth gradient of 0–90 m in Lugu Lake, China. …”
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Enhancement of membrane distillation performance by porous organic and inorganic materials: a state-of-the-art review by Yehia Manawi, Jasir Jawad, Abdelaziz Hussain, Saad Aljlil, Jenny Lawler, Viktor Kochkodan

“…One of the main approaches to adjust porous structure and properties of MD membranes is through incorporation of different additives in membrane matrix. …”
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Effect of cotton nanocrystals on corrosion resistance and properties of electrodeposited Cu-Sn coatings by Ana Luisa C. de Carvalho, Ferdinando M.R. Borges, Marcus V.B. do Nascimento, Isabel C. Rigoli, Daniel Véras Ribeiro, Carlos A.D. Rovere, Carlos A.C. de Souza

“…The morphology, composition, and structure of the coatings were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and roughness measurements. …”
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A vida infantil e sua intimidade pública: o trabalho social como novidade na atenção à infância na América Latina, 1928-1948 The lives of children and their public intimacy: social... by Eduardo Silveira Netto Nunes

“…In the field of social assistance, the structuring of the area of social services marked the introduction of a new variable in formulating policies and practices towards children. …”
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Legal regulation of AI-assisted academic writing: challenges, frameworks, and pathways by Runyang Gao, Danghui Yu, Biao Gao, Heng Hua, Zhaoyang Hui, Jingquan Gao, Cha Yin

“…Research data protection and personal information security face dual challenges in data security that require technological and institutional innovations.DiscussionBased on these findings, we propose a three-dimensional regulatory framework of “transparency, accountability, technical support” and present systematic policy recommendations from institutional design, organizational structure, and international cooperation perspectives. …”
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Columellar reconstruction with chondrocutaneous graft after injury caused by CPAP by Giovanna Calil Vicente Franco de Souza, Claudio Messias Moraes, Marcos Antônio Teixeira do Amaral Filho, Sara Ferreira Faro, Daniel de Cazeto Lopes, Ricardo Portella Perrone

“…However, the use of ear grafts is technically straightforward, uses structurally similar donor tissues, does not cause additional scarring on the nose, is performed in a surgical period, and generally has an excellent result. …”
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Could Hydroinfiltrators Made with Biochar Modify the Soil Microbiome? A Strategy of Soil Nature-Based Solution for Smart Agriculture by Azahara Navarro, Ana del Moral, Gabriel Delgado, Jesús Párraga, José Ángel Rufián, Raúl Rojano, Juan Manuel Martín-García

“…Biochar, produced via biomass pyrolysis, has emerged as a promising agricultural amendment, as it helps to optimise moisture retention and improve soil structure, key aspects for boosting crop yields. There is growing interest in microorganisms’ plant-growth-promoting activity (PGP) by carrying out different activities considered growth promoters. …”
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Bacterial indicators of environmental stress in the gut microbiome of free-ranging European roe deer inhabiting agricultural landscapes by Rafał Łopucki, Ewa Sajnaga, Kinga Ożga, Dagmara Stępień-Pyśniak, Arkadiusz Jastrzębski, Marcin Świątek, Marta Kloch, Ilona Sadok, Paweł Nasiadka, Petter Kjellander, Daniel Klich

“…Alpha diversity metrics did not differ between groups, but beta diversity analyses revealed significant differences in microbial community structure linked to stress. Stress remained a significant predictor of microbiota composition even after adjusting for confounding variables such as area and season, with its effect varying by context. …”
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