A novel image encryption and decryption scheme integrating two-way chaotic maps, iterative cellular automata, and online tessellation automata by Helen Vijitha P, Asnath Victy Phamila Y

“…Transmitting digital photographs over the internet poses a serious risk to information security. There is a greater need than ever for solutions to improve multimedia information security. …”
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Factors driving the biomass and species richness of desert plants in northern Xinjiang China. by Cheng Fei, Yi Qiang Dong, Sha Zhou An

“…In the present study, There were 527 sampling sites, and each sampling site contained approximately 9 quadrats. …”
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Recursos y elementos como Método de Mejora Continua en tutoría de la FCEA-UNACAR by Lizeth de la Cruz Rivera, Alberto Pérez Fernández, Juan Carlos López Cabañas

“…Con la intención de identificar la factibilidad de los recursos tecnológicos de la Universidad Autónoma del Carmen (UNACAR) y mejorar los procesos que cuenta la institución en tutoría.  El presente artículo demuestra la viabilidad y pertinencia de los sistemas que posee, mediante un instrumento de evaluación de tipo cuantitativo aplicado al 100% de tutores representado por 42 docentes que conforman la plantilla de los cinco programas educativos de la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas Administrativas (FCEA) con una matrícula de 1100 estudiantes. …”
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Effectiveness of Medial Plantar Artery and Reverse Sural Flaps in Plantar Foot Surface Reconstruction by Sanila Ayub, Abdul Khaliq Malik, Sumeet Kumar, Hijab Saeed, Hafsa Shahab

“… Background: Managing soft tissue defects of the foot and ankle poses a major challenge for reconstructive surgeons. …”
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The relationship between labor migration and entrepreneurship during the recovery of national economies after the COVID-19 pandemic by Veronica Margarita Trillo-Espinoza, Galina Volkovitckaia, Sergei Chernov

“…Abstract Against the backdrop of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, investigating the relationship between labor migration and entrepreneurship becomes particularly relevant, as it unveils the potential utilization of migration flows as a stimulus for economic recovery and growth. …”
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Hand-made silo for the management of gastroschisis in a limited-resource setting: a case series by Shweta Patil, Nahil Najeeb, Shreyas Dudhani, Amit Kumar Sinha, Rashi, Digamber Chaubey

“…Introduction: Gastroschisis is a rare congenital abdominal wall defect whose management in resource-limited settings poses significant challenges of hypothermia, severe fluid loss resulting in shock, infections, intestinal necrosis, and intestinal obstruction. …”
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Simulated client study on the dispensing practices for narcotic and psychotropic medications in community drug outlets in Ethiopia by Tirsit Ketsela Zeleke, Minichil Chanie Worku, Bantayehu Addis Tegegne, Fasil Bayafers Tamene, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Samuel Agegnew Wondm, Aschalew Mulatu Tefera, Ayelign Eshete Fitgu, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Muluken Adela Alemu, Rahel Belete Abebe, Kale Gubae, Abraham Teym

“…Background: Dispensing prescription-only medications without a valid prescription poses significant public health risks, including inappropriate drug use, adverse drug reactions and medication dependence. …”
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Gaps and opportunities for data systems and economics to support priority setting for climate-sensitive infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid scoping review. by Ellie A Delight, Ariel A Brunn, Francis Ruiz, Jessica Gerard, Jane Falconer, Yang Liu, Bubacarr Bah, Bernard Bett, Benjamin Uzochukwu, Oladeji K Oloko, Esther Njuguna, Kris A Murray

“…Climate change alters risks associated with climate-sensitive infectious diseases (CSIDs) with pandemic potential. This poses additional threats to already vulnerable populations, further amplified by social factors such as gender inequalities. …”
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Identification of suitable solid waste disposal sites using GIS and multi-criteria decision analysis techniques in Burayu Sub City, Oromia region, Ethiopia by Kanenus Fufa Dararo, Gizachew Kabite Wedajo, Siraj Mammo

“…Abstract Inappropriate solid waste dumping presents significant challenges for urban areas in Ethiopia, such as, Burayu Subcity, due to the lack of a proper landfill, posing serious risks to public health and the environment. …”
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A Compact and Multi-Coupled MIMO Antenna System Applicable to Various Electronic Devices for Sub6 GHz Design by Ming-An Chung, Shang-Jui Huang, Chia-Chun Hsu, Chia-Wei Lin

“…This paper presents a multi-coupled Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna system designed for laptops, routers, and base stations, characterized by multi-band capability, compact size, low manufacturing complexity, cost efficiency, and broad applicability. …”
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ICBoost: An XGBoost-Based Unbiased Transformed Algorithm for Survival Regression by Jingyi Zhang, Shishun Zhao, Yang Xu, Tao Hu

“…The inherent complexity of interval-censored data poses challenges for accurate survival prediction. …”
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Exploring hepatic stellate cell-driven fibrosis: therapeutic advances and future perspectives by Alka Singh, Ansab Akhtar, Prashant Shukla

“… Background and purpose: Liver fibrosis, a progressive liver disease arising from viral or metabolic causes, poses a major global health challenge due to its potential progression to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. …”
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Relaciones filogenéticas del subgénero Hypodictyon (Anura: Strabomantidae: Pristimantis) con la descripción de tres especies nuevas de la región del Chocó by Carolina Reyes-Puig, Mario H. Yánez-Muñoz, Jhael A. Ortega, Santiago R. Ron

“…Pristimantis chocoensis sp. nov. posee dedo I de la mano igual o ligeramente más corto que el II; vientre y garganta homogéneamente crema a ligeramente manchados de café, pliegue interorbital,  rebordes cutáneos laterales presentes, pliegue metatarsal interno y manchas negras hacia la inserción posterior del brazo. …”
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Inventario y áreas complementarias para la conservación de las aves de la provincia de Entre Ríos, Argentina by Juan A. Sarquis, Alejandro R. Giraudo, Fabricio Reales, Sebastián Dardanelli

“…Se comparó el sistema de áreas protegidas (AP) con las áreas complementarias para detectar vacíos de conservación. Entre Ríos posee 396 especies requiriendo 10 celdas para incluirlas a todas. …”
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Compatibility of biocontrol agents with host plant resistance for management of the South American tomato pinworm Phthorimaea absoluta by Ayomide Joseph Zannou, Judit Arnó, Jörg Romeis, Jana Collatz

“…Integrating host plant resistance with biocontrol agents represents a promising strategy for sustainable management of Phthorimaea (Tuta) absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), an invasive pest that poses a significant global threat to tomato production. …”
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An automatic acne detection, severity, and assessment framework using generative adversarial network with deep neural network by Umara Khalid, Li Chen, Abdullah Ayub Khan, Faisal Mehmood

“…Initially, this paper presents a novel framework that provides a platform in order to measure localization and segmentation. …”
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Albumin-based nanoparticles encapsulating SN-38 demonstrate superior antitumor efficacy compared to irinotecan by Guojun Xiong, Shengxi Li, Andreas G. Schätzlein, Ijeoma F. Uchegbu

“…The limited solubility of SN-38 in both aqueous and organic solvents poses a major challenge for formulation development. …”
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What works? Strategies to increase reproductive, maternal and child health in difficult to access mountainous locations: a systematic literature review. by Abbey Byrne, Andrew Hodge, Eliana Jimenez-Soto, Alison Morgan

“…<h4>Background</h4>Geography poses serious challenges to delivery of health services and is a well documented marker of inequity. …”
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Use of OSINT tools in the structure of the implementation of sanctions pressure by the EU and the USA against the Russian oil and gas sector by Dmitriy A. Medvedev, Anastasia E. Malykh

“…It should be highlighted that the implementation of sanctions pressure poses a threat to the foreign economic activity of Russian oil and gas companies, including the conduct of cross-­border transactions and the smooth functioning of joint ventures. …”
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Global Inequality of PM2.5 Exposure and Ecological Possession over 2001–2020 by Jinlong Chen, Xiao Huang, Zhenfeng Shao, Xueke Zheng, Bowen Cai

“…In contrast to the health risks posed by air pollution, a healthy ecology serves as the foundation for human survival and well-being. …”
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