Strategies for Enhancing Self-Directed Learning in Open Distance and E-Learning (ODEL) Contexts by Mncedisi Christian Maphalala, Ntombikayise Nkosi

“…Nonetheless, guaranteeing equitable access necessitates overcoming technological barriers, providing digital literacy education, and creating interventions that promote educational fairness. …”
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CleanSeqU algorithm for decontamination of catheterized urine 16S rRNA sequencing data by Sung Min Yoon, Chang-Seok Ki, Ju Sun Song

“…Furthermore, the reduced alpha diversity in the decontaminated datasets suggests more precise contaminant elimination. With its practical use of a single blank extraction control per batch and adjustable decontamination rules, CleanSeqU provides an efficient and scalable solution that delivers accurate microbial profiles. …”
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Is secular–religious party competition moving online? Digital religious profiles of candidates running for the European Parliament by Eva-Maria Euchner, David Schweizer, Daniela Braun

“…The rapidly growing body of scholarship known as digital religion studies explores the extent to which traditional religious practices are being adapted to digital environments. …”
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Thoughtseeds: A Hierarchical and Agentic Framework for Investigating Thought Dynamics in Meditative States by Prakash Chandra Kavi, Gorka Zamora-López, Daniel Ari Friedman, Gustavo Patow

“…The framework yields insights into attention regulation, meta-cognitive awareness, and meditation state emergence, establishing a versatile foundation for future research into diverse meditation practices (e.g., Open Monitoring, Non-Dual Awareness), cognitive development across the lifespan, and clinical applications in mindfulness-based interventions for attention disorders, advancing our understanding of the nature of mind and thought.…”
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Female education as a catalyst for low carbon household consumption by Kumar Debasis Dutta, Mallika Saha, Nusrat Jahan Mukta

“…By addressing the dual challenges of gender equality and climate change, this research provides valuable insights for policymakers, presenting a critical opportunity to reduce emissions while advancing sustainable development goals.…”
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Research on Yoga for stress management: Bibliometric trends from 2000 to 2024 by Juhi Kumawat, Kashinath G. Metri

“…Conclusion: This comprehensive bibliometric analysis highlights the growth of yoga and stress management research, emphasizing randomized controlled trials and evidence-based practices. Future studies should explore yoga’s impact on diverse populations by age, occupation, and culture to clarify its universal applicability, advancing research and clinical applications.…”
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Analyzing the Effects of Transplanting and Direct Seeding on the Growth and Yields of Green Pepper. by Natukunda, Tracy

“…Vegetable production provides for high-value crops especially green pepper that can be raised on small pieces of land throughout the year and as such, many smallholder farmers have increasingly gained interest in them. …”
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Proceedings of the 15th European immunogenicity platform open symposium on immunogenicity of biopharmaceuticals by Sophie Tourdot, Karien Bloem, Lysie Champion, Anne S. De Groot, Axel Ducret, Patrick Garidel, Joanna Grudzinska-Goebel, Michael Gutknecht, Timothy Hickling, Frank Horling, Marina Ichetovkin, Alison Johnson, Issa Jyamubandi, Anette Karle, Arno Kromminga, Ebru Aydin Kurtulmus, Floris Loeff, Bernard Maillere, Lydia Michaut, Francesca Minelli, Morten Nielsen, Vivek Nayak, Robert Nelson, Marc Pallardy, Sofie Pattyn, Joao Pedras-Vasconelos, Elise Pepermans, Alain Poyau, Matthias Reichel, Amy Rosenberg, Zuben Sauna, Manisha Saxena, Noel Smith, Veerle Snoeck, Lester Thoo, Michael Tovey, Daniela Verthelyi, Rene Wuttke, Daniel Yerly, Daniel Kramer

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Visualizing the invisible: inner plexiform layer stratification with conventional spectral-domain optical coherence tomography by Ricardo Luz Leitão Guerra, Luiz Roisman, Jay S. Duker, Giuseppe Querques, Luiz Filipe Adami Lucatto, Emmerson Badaró, Gabriel Castilho S. Barbosa, Eduardo Amorim Novais

“…The 3-mm scan protocol provided superior sub-layer differentiation compared to 12-mm scans. …”
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Evaluating the WHO leadership in emergencies training programme: participants' perspective by Celine Tabche, Zeenah Atwan, Samar Al-Mutawakel, Noémie Andriamiseza, Maria Popovich, Ela Augustyniak, Andrew Black, Heini Utunen, Salman Rawaf

“…Many reported career advancements, improved leadership, networking, stress management, and strategic thinking. …”
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Experimental investigation and limit analysis of shield tunnel face failure mechanism in sand by Mengzhe Huo, Weizhong Chen, Jingqiang Yuan, Guojun Wu, Yunfa Li, Yubiao Liu

“…The results indicate that: (1) precise control over the shield tunneling and screw conveyor rotation speeds is essential for tunnel face stability; (2) the sand with low moisture content is prone to stepwise ground collapse under shield tunneling disturbances; (3) soil pressure measurements at the cutterhead are more indicative of face failure and imminent ground collapse than those from the soil chamber; (4) there is a consistent alignment between the rotational failure mechanism and observed collapse pit morphology, albeit with slight variations due to tunneling disturbances; (5) the experimentally determined critical collapse pressure is higher than the theoretical prediction, indicating an underestimation of risks in the current model. The study advances the understanding of the face failure mechanisms in shield tunnels, thereby providing insights into the design and safety of shield tunneling within engineering practices.…”
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Aptamer-Enhanced Surface Decontamination: A Novel Approach for Neutralizing Peanut Allergens and Preventing Cell-Degranulation by Mohamad Ammar Ayass, Trivendra Tripathi, Natalya Griko, Ramya Ramankutty Nair, Tutku Okyay, Jin Zhang, Kevin Zhu, Victor Pashkov, Lina Abi-Mosleh

“…This study establishes AYA22AR321 as a promising, targeted strategy for allergen control, providing a significant advancement in allergen mitigation and food safety for high-risk environments.…”
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Next-Generation Vaccine Platforms: Integrating Synthetic Biology, Nanotechnology, and Systems Immunology for Improved Immunogenicity by Majid Eslami, Bahram Fadaee Dowlat, Shayan Yaghmayee, Anoosha Habibian, Saeedeh Keshavarzi, Valentyn Oksenych, Ramtin Naderian

“…Systems immunology aids these advancements by analyzing immune responses through multi-omics data and computational modeling, which assists in antigen selection, immune profiling, and adjuvant optimization. …”
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Biomimetic periosteum combining BMP-2-loaded M2 macrophage-derived exosomes for enhanced bone defect repair by Feng Ling, Feng Ling, Jianzhong Bai, Jile Xie, Jie Liu, Qifeng Lu, Lili Yuan, Hongye Li, Zhonglai Qian

“…The biomimetic periosteum represented a promising therapeutic approach for addressing critical-sized bone defects and advancing clinical practices in bone regeneration.…”
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Intelligent islanding detection framework for smart grids using wavelet scalograms and HOG feature fusion by Kumaresh Pal, Kumari Namrata, Ashok Kumar Akella, Akshit Samadhiya, Ahmad Taher Azar, Mohamed Tounsi, Naglaa F. Soliman, Walid El-Shafai

“…This work significantly advances the capabilities of islanding detection, providing a highly effective solution to enhance grid stability and ensure safety in contemporary power systems.…”
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Machine learning solutions for integrating partially overlapping genetic datasets and modelling host–endophyte effects in ryegrass (Lolium) dry matter yield estimation by Jiashuai Zhu, Jiashuai Zhu, M. Michelle Malmberg, Maiko Shinozuka, Renata M. Retegan, Noel O. Cogan, Noel O. Cogan, Joe L. Jacobs, Joe L. Jacobs, Khageswor Giri, Kevin F. Smith, Kevin F. Smith

“…The methodological advancements—including population sequencing, MDS alignment via Procrustes transformation, and BESMI—extend beyond ryegrass applications.…”
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Blockchain Approach for Healthcare Using Fog Topology and Lightweight Consensus by Aya Laouamri, Sarra Cherbal, Yacine Mosbah, Chahrazed Benrebbouh, Kamir Kharoubi

“…The findings demonstrate enhancements in energy efficiency, throughput and network usage, establishing the potential of the framework for revolutionizing healthcare data management by providing secure, scalable and efficient solutions.Conclusion: The study contributes to advancing secure and reliable decentralized data management systems for IoT in healthcare by making use of blockchain technology. …”
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Experimental Insights and Recommendations for Successfully Performing Cerebral Microdialysis With Hydrophobic Drug Candidates by Julia K. Sundheimer, Julia Benzel, Rémi Longuespée, Jürgen Burhenne, Stefan M. Pfister, Kendra K. Maaß, Max Sauter, Kristian W. Pajtler

“…By integrating empirical results with practical recommendations, this study offers a comprehensive resource aimed at advancing the application of cerebral microdialysis in preclinical drug development, particularly for compounds with challenging physicochemical properties.…”
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Study on the inhibitory mechanism of combined ultrasound and capsaicin against Listeria monocytogenes by Ying Yang, Yuzhang Zhu, Yue Feng, Shuyao Zhao, Khalfan Khalfan Mohd, Cen Li, Jing Jin, Lincheng Zhang, Shuoqiu Tong, Yongjun Wu

“…Through its application in milk, its potential as an effective bactericide was further demonstrated.This study not only provides novel strategies for the prevention and control of LM and its biofilms but also offers a critical theoretical foundation and practical guidance for developing natural sonosensitizers, which paves the way for broader applications of sonodynamic technology in food safety and microbial control.…”
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KNN-based frequency-adjustable ferroelectric heterojunction and biomedical applications by Tao Zhang, Haoyuan Hu, Hong Jiang, Zhen Wang, Jinfeng Lin, Ye Cheng, Wei Guo, Di Ke, Hai Hang, Mengshu Ta, Jun Ou-Yang, Jiwei Zhai, Xiaofei Yang, Songyun Wang, Benpeng Zhu

“…This advancement is particularly relevant to the development of ferroelectric heterojunction devices for biomedical applications. …”
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