Potential of two floating aquatic macrophytes in improving water quality: A case study in two tropical streams by David Silva Alexandre, Allan Pretti Ogura, Rodrigo de Almeida Mohedano, Lorena Bittencourt Guimarães Thibau

“…This impact contributes to the deterioration of water quality and poses serious risks to human health and the environment. …”
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Electrochemical Detection of Bisphenol S Based on Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Grafted on Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes: A Facile Sensor Fabrication Approach by Christopher Mwanza, Lin Zhao, Qing Zhang, Shou-Nian Ding

“…Bisphenol S (BPS), a key ingredient in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, is a known endocrine-disrupting compound that poses significant risks to human health and the environment. …”
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Enhancing concrete strength for sustainability using a machine learning approach to improve mechanical performance by Amir Khan, Aneel Manan, Muhammad Umar, Mudassir Mehmood, Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Krishna Prakash Arunachalam

“…However, the inconsistent performance of RCA concrete due to differences in source material, composition, and mix design poses challenges for its widespread adoption. This study leverages machine learning (ML) to predict the mechanical performance of RCA concrete and identify the key variables influencing its strength. …”
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Optimizing Edible Sorghum Bowls: Effects of Roasting and Edible Flower Powder Enhancement on Technological, Nutritional, Antioxidant, and Functional Properties by Devatha Manivel, Raajeswari Paramasivam, Swarup Roy

“…The widespread reliance on single-use plastics (SUPs) has fostered a global throwaway culture, especially in the food packaging industry, where convenience and low cost have driven their adoption, posing serious environmental threats, particularly to marine ecosystems and biodiversity. …”
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Evidencia de validez y confiabilidad de la escala “percepción docente de la educación superior a distancia durante la pandemia COVID-19 en Sonora” by Alicia Monzalvo Curiel, Guillermo López Franco, Nissa Yaing Torres Soto, Joel Leobardo Puebla Varela, Ibone Carolina Ferrer Bauza

“…Ante la nueva normalidad de la educación, el presente instrumento permitirá desarrollar nuevos modelos educativos en México, así como trabajar en pedagogías alternativas para la mejora de la calidad educativa. …”
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Dextrans as anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents: protocol for a scoping review by Laurence Weinberg, Hai Tran, Michael Fink, Jordan Berman, Dong Kyu Lee, Ariane Flinkier, Nattaya Raykateeraroj, Suwandi Dewapura, Zoe Yin, Nghiep Tran, Vidhura Ratnasekara

“…Introduction Haemostasis, a process involving platelet activation, platelet aggregation and coagulation, poses intricate clinical challenges for clinicians. …”
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Evidencia de validez y confiabilidad de la escala “percepción docente de la educación superior a distancia durante la pandemia COVID-19 en Sonora” by Alicia Monzalvo Curiel, Guillermo López Franco, Nissa Yaing Torres Soto, Joel Leobardo Puebla Varela, Ibone Carolina Ferrer Bauza

“…Ante la nueva normalidad de la educación, el presente instrumento permitirá desarrollar nuevos modelos educativos en México, así como trabajar en pedagogías alternativas para la mejora de la calidad educativa. …”
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Correlates of HIV-TB co-infection and mental health of adults living in countries across sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Anthony Danso-Appiah, Mishael Yankey, Isaac Kojo Appiah, Welbeck Amoani Twum

“…A co-infection of the two diseases poses serious health challenges to patients including mental health problems, ranging from mild to severe, with differing outcomes. …”
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Evidencia de validez y confiabilidad de la escala “percepción docente de la educación superior a distancia durante la pandemia COVID-19 en Sonora” by Alicia Monzalvo Curiel, Guillermo López Franco, Nissa Yaing Torres Soto, Joel Leobardo Puebla Varela, Ibone Carolina Ferrer Bauza

“…Ante la nueva normalidad de la educación, el presente instrumento permitirá desarrollar nuevos modelos educativos en México, así como trabajar en pedagogías alternativas para la mejora de la calidad educativa. …”
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Occurrence of Macro- and Micro-Plastics on Pasir Pandak Beach, Sarawak, Malaysia by Farah Akmal Idrus, Nur Sakinah Roslan, Mohd Nasarudin Harith

“…Clear/white, black, and blue were the main colors for microplastics. SEM images presented that those adhering particles, grooves, pits, fractures, and flakes were the common patterns of degradation. …”
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Evidencia de validez y confiabilidad de la escala “percepción docente de la educación superior a distancia durante la pandemia COVID-19 en Sonora” by Alicia Monzalvo Curiel, Guillermo López Franco, Nissa Yaing Torres Soto, Joel Leobardo Puebla Varela, Ibone Carolina Ferrer Bauza

“…Ante la nueva normalidad de la educación, el presente instrumento permitirá desarrollar nuevos modelos educativos en México, así como trabajar en pedagogías alternativas para la mejora de la calidad educativa. …”
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The antibacterial properties of Ampelocissus latifolia root extract against Bacillus anthracis by Khushbu Khushbu, Kamal Kishor Rajak, Sonika Sonika, Saurabh Mishra, Shashikala Verma

“…The potential emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of B. anthracis further poses a significant concern. The present study aims to evaluate the antibacterial activity of the methanolic root extract (MRE) of Ampelocissus latifolia against B. anthracis. …”
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Protective effect of hydroxytyrosol against hyperglycemia-induced phosphatidylserine exposure in human erythrocytes: focus on dysregulation of calcium homeostasis and redox balance by Rosaria Notariale, Claudia Moriello, Nicola Alessio, Vitale Del Vecchio, Luigi Mele, Pasquale Perrone, Caterina Manna

“…Diabetes is a widespread chronic disease that poses serious health concerns due to its numerous associated complications, including an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Health seeking behaviour of caregivers of children under five and its determinants in Ho West and Adaklu districts, Volta Region, Ghana: a community-based cross-sectional study by Joseph Osarfo, Gifty Dufie Ampofo, Harry Kwami Tagbor

“…However, literature on this outcome is limited and poses challenges for monitoring caregivers’ adherence to prompt health seeking behaviour. …”
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“Pharmacological management of acute agitation in psychiatric patients: an umbrella review” by Erasmo Saucedo Uribe, Cynthia Alejandra Bravo Rodríguez, Miguel Emanuel Navarrete Juárez, Samantha Medrano Juárez, Rodrigo Huereca Lucio, Kevin Eduardo Rojas Guzmán, Luis Carlos Lozano Carrillo

“…Midazolam provided rapid sedation but posed risks of severe side effects, especially in older adults. …”
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Community guidelines to increase the reusability of marine microfossil assemblage data by L. Jonkers, T. Strack, M. Alonso-Garcia, S. D'haenens, S. D'haenens, R. Huber, M. Kucera, I. Hernández-Almeida, C. L. C. Jones, B. Metcalfe, B. Metcalfe, R. Saraswat, L. Silye, S. K. Verma, M. N. Abd Malek, G. Auer, C. F. Barbosa, M. A. Barcena, K.-H. Baumann, K.-H. Baumann, F. Boscolo-Galazzo, J. A. S. Calvelo, L. Capotondi, M. Caratelli, M. Caratelli, J. Cardich, H. Carvajal-Chitty, M. Chroustová, H. K. Coxall, R. M. de Mello, A. de Vernal, P. Diz, K. M. Edgar, H. L. Filipsson, Á. Fraguas, H. L. Furlong, G. Galli, G. Galli, N. L. García Chapori, R. Granger, J. Groeneveld, A. Imam, R. Jackson, D. Lazarus, J. Meilland, M. Molčan Matejová, R. Morard, C. Morigi, S. N. Nielsen, D. Ochoa, M. R. Petrizzo, A. S. Rigual-Hernández, M. C. Rillo, M. L. Staitis, G. Tanık, R. Tapia, N. Vats, B. S. Wade, A. E. Weinmann

“…Here, we present guidelines derived from an online survey conducted within the marine micropalaeontological community, aimed at improving the reusability of microfossil assemblage data. …”
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Transhumanism and New Challenges in Political Theories by Matin Anjomrooz, Mohammad Khezri

“…This study aims to examine how transhumanism influences political theory and to identify the challenges it poses to foundational political concepts. The central research question is: How does transhumanism affect classical and contemporary political theories, and what challenges does it create for core political concepts? …”
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Implementación de un procedimiento metodológico para la elaboración de piezas por bruñido con rodillo simple // Implementation of a methodological procedure for parts elaboration b... by S. Díaz-Rojas, C. O. Boada-Carrazana, C. S. Padrón-Soroa

“…<p>En el presente trabajo se exponen los fundamentos y los resultados de investigaciones realizadas sobre<br />la operación secundaria de acabado superficial de piezas conocida como bruñido por rodillo simple.…”
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Monitoring of Fungal Diversity and Microclimate in Nine Different Museum Depots by Katharina Derksen, Peter Brimblecombe, Guadalupe Piñar, Monika Waldherr, Alexandra Bettina Graf, Pascal Querner, Katja Sterflinger

“…Biological degradation is also a major risk for collections. Fungal infestation poses a particular threat, in many regions increasingly the result of climate change. …”
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Molecular survey of taeniid cestodes with special emphasis on Echinococcus species in free-roaming dogs and wild carnivores in Armenia by Hasmik Gevorgyan, Sargis A. Aghayan, Alexander Malkhasyan, Manan Asikyan, Thomas Romig, Marion Wassermann

“…Echinococcosis, caused by cestodes of the genus Echinococcus, poses significant public health and veterinary concerns globally. …”
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