Complexity of unmet basic needs of children in adversity in China's fragmented child protection system - Risk and protective factors from a bioecological perspective by Ning Zhu, Ruoran Qiu, Timo Toikko

“…Participants: The study analyzed data from 1243 children in adversity and their families, covering diverse schooling levels, types of adversity, guardianship arrangements, and family structures, with children aged 6–18 years. Methods: The sample was selected by cluster and systematic sampling. …”
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Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Thermal and Irradiation Creep Behavior of FeCrAl Alloy for Nuclear Fuel Cladding by Bei CAO, Wenxiu BAI, Huan YAO, Junmei WU, Chunyu YIN, Ping CHEN

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The Combination of Direct Aging and Cryogenic Treatment Effectively Enhances the Mechanical Properties of 18Ni300 by Selective Laser Melting by Yaling Zhang, Xia Chen, Bo Qu, Yao Tao, Wei Zeng, Bin Chen

“…TEM observations revealed that cryogenic treatment refined lath martensite from 0.75 μm (AT6) to 0.24 μm (AT6C8) and transformed reversed austenite into thin linear structures at the martensite boundaries. The combination of direct aging and cryogenic treatment effectively enhances the mechanical properties of SLM-fabricated 18Ni300 maraging steel through martensite transformation, microstructural refinement, and increased dislocation density. …”
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Regionalization Analysis of Environmental Drivers of CONUS Grazing Land Biomass by Jisung Geba Chang, Feng Gao, Martha C. Anderson, Richard Cirone, Haoteng Zhao

“…However, the incorporation of adaptive modeling through clustering did not yield a significant improvement in the accuracy of the random forest model likely due to its inherent capability to capture regional variations through complex decision tree structures. In contrast, the multiple-linear-regression model demonstrated a substantial improvement of around 16%, with the <italic>R</italic>² value increasing from 0.388 to 0.556. …”
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Feeding niches drive different responses to plant defenses in two closely related species of classical biological control herbivores by Jasleen Kaur, Lucia Navia, Emily Kraus, Octavio Menocal, Philip G. Hahn

“…This study explored the interactions between two congeneric specialist herbivores introduced to control Dioscorea bulbifera (air potato) in Florida, USA: Lilioceris cheni (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), primarily a leaf feeder, and L. egena, primarily a bulbil (aerial reproductive structures) feeder. We examined whether foliar herbivory by L. cheni or induced defenses by jasmonic acid (JA) or salicylic acid (SA) influenced L. egena’s feeding behavior and performance on bulbils. …”
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THE AGE-RELATED FEATURES OF ALVEOLAR JAWS BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN GROWING CHILDREN by V.F. Makeev, A-S.A. Krupnyk

“…Computer tomography technology (3D) uses for maxillofacial area bone structures visualization in modern dentistry. The advantages of this method are the high accuracy, low cost, short time survey. …”
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Development of the Large-Tonnage Pressure-Type Prestressed Anchor Cable with BFRP for Geotechnical Engineering and Its Mechanical Properties by Zhigang Du, Ning Li, Wuxiu Ding, Yawen Tao, Xiaolei Wu, Jinjun Guo, Peng You, Chaoqin Wang, Paul Archbold, Brian Mullarney, Bing Xie

“…This large-tonnage BFRP anchor cable has seven bunch structures of the “BFRP-connector-strand.” In each bunch of the “BFRP-connector-strand,” three BFRP tendons and one steel strand are connected inside a steel sleeve connector using the epoxy resin adhesive. …”
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Catalyzed biochar from date palm waste for ammonium removal: potential application in poultry farms for ammonia mitigation by Shymaa Saad Sayed Ibrahim, Yossry Bayoumy Abd-Elhay, Mohamed Mustafa Elkoly, Ahmed El-Raie Emam Suliman, Badr Ali Mohamed

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis showed that the biochar without catalysts has a rough surface and pores of varying sizes, resulting in a relatively high specific surface area (39.52 m2/g), a critical feature for sorbent materials, and the interior of the biochar had evident, homogenous pores that formed cylinder-shaped structures. The findings of Fourier transformation infrared (FTIR) analysis conclude that biochar shows oxygen-functional groups (i.e., ‒OH and C‒O‒C). …”
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Adaptive High-Precision 3D Reconstruction of Highly Reflective Mechanical Parts Based on Optimization of Exposure Time and Projection Intensity by Ci He, Rong Lai, Jin Sun, Kazuhiro Izui, Zili Wang, Xiaojian Liu, Shuyou Zhang

“…However, unknown geometric structures and reflection characteristics of mechanical parts lead to the lack of effective guidance for the design of important imaging parameters. …”
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Model for allocating the share of the land component from the assessment of the market value of single real estate objects by V. D. Kreshchensky, D. M. Sharieva, M. B. Laskin

“…The paper shows that the share of the land component in the assessment of the cadastral value is not a constant, it largely depends on the values of price-forming factors, primarily such as the area of the land plot, the area of the buildings and structures located on it, the location of the object. …”
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Uncertainty-Guided Prediction Horizon of Phase-Resolved Ocean Wave Forecasting Under Data Sparsity: Experimental and Numerical Evaluation by Yuksel Rudy Alkarem, Kimberly Huguenard, Richard W. Kimball, Stephan T. Grilli

“…Accurate short-term wave forecasting is critical for the safe and efficient operation of marine structures that rely on real-time, phase-resolved ocean wave information for control and monitoring purposes (e.g., digital twins). …”
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Estimation of Stresses in a Plate with a Concentrator through Ultrasonic Measurements of Acoustic Anisotropy by D. A. Tretyakov, D. S. Osovik

“…The literature describes in detail the application of this approach in the case of a biaxial strength of extended structures: main pipelines, rail strings, steam generators, and others. …”
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Nasal Profile and Its Relationship with Sagittal Dentoskeletal Pattern and Age in Iranian Adults by Mahdis Jahanbakhsh, Alireza Ghaderi Namin, Zohreh Reyhani, Farzane Ahmadi, Azin Nourian

“…Clinicians must understand its morphology and relationship with adjacent structures for optimal aesthetic outcomes. This study aims to investigate nasal morphology in Iranian adults and its correlation with sagittal dentoskeletal patterns and age. …”
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Demoralization syndrome in elderly patients with advanced lung cancer: a multi-center study in North China by Ya Li, Wei Yang, Weiwei Feng, Lingyuan Zhang, Yikun Yao, Kai Yan, Hong Zhang, Xiaochao Wan

“…Data collection was carried out using structured questionnaires, which included the Chinese adaptation of the Demoralization Syndrome Scale and Perceptions of Social Support Questionnaire. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward risk of basic nosocomial infection control among pediatric healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study in Nanjing, China by Ruizhe Yang, Wu Yan, Xu Wang, Wei Li, Shengfan Xue, Tingting Wang, Xiaorong Xiang, Qian Li

“…BackgroundThis study was conducted to systematically evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of pediatric healthcare workers (HCWs) concerning risk assessment in basic nosocomial infection control, with a specific focus on identifying key demographic and professional variables that may influence these outcomes.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 126 pediatric HCWs in Nanjing, China. A structured questionnaire on nosocomial infection control was developed using the Delphi method. …”
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Key Competencies of Built Environment Professionals for Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Emissions in the Ghanaian Construction Industry by Kofi Agyekum, Kezia Nana Yaa Serwaa Sackey, Felix Esahe Addoh, Hayford Pittri, John Sosu, Frederick Owusu Danso

“…A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing a structured questionnaire survey to examine the opinions of 125 professionals, including architects, engineers, and construction managers. …”
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Microbial community shifts drive biodegradable microplastic inhibition of seed germination in plateau wetlands by Hong Xiang, Jia-Xian Luo, Hao-Ran Bao, Xiao-Long Sun, Hao-Qin Xiong

“…Multivariate analyses using nonmetric multidimensional scaling and linear discriminant analysis effect size demonstrated that biodegradable MPs exerted a more substantial influence on microbial community structure, thus altering the species composition of the seed bank. …”
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Preventive behaviors of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic among community-dwelling older adults in Thailand by Kanchana Piboon, Jarinthip Chomchaipon, Dhammawat Ouppawongsapat, Wanlop Jaidee, Patchana Hengboriboonpong Jaidee, Paiboon Pongsaengpan, Wiriya Mahikul

“…Data were collected through a structured interview process. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression. …”
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Entrepreneurial Orientation Impact on Entrepreneurial Behavior in the Service Industry by Fayeq Ali Ali

“…In the same way, objectives are structured to reach the expected outcome of research justifying the underlying factors of entrepreneurial orientation, knowing the importance of entrepreneurial behavior for restaurateurs, and validating the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and entrepreneurial behavior. …”
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Prevalence of stroke cognition and health literacy in high-risk populations in Chengdu: a community-based cross-sectional study by Yue Wang, Chun-yu He, Wen-bo Chen, Xiao-qing Jiang, Yan Xie, Yan Xie, Yuan-mei Zhao, Ling Yuan

“…Participants were first screened for stroke risk using a technical plan, followed by an assessment of socio-demographic factors and health education status through a pre-designed structured interview questionnaire. The Health Literacy Management Scale (HeLMS) was utilized to evaluate health literacy levels, while a stroke prevention and treatment knowledge questionnaire was used to assess stroke knowledge. …”
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