European integration and the prospects for the Baltic states by Egidijus Vareikis

“…Contemporary acute aspects of the Baltic de-unification are posed to be discussed. The author proceeds and not only states the exclusiveness of the Baltic States but also postulates an argument of a distinct perspective that EU expansion would expose. …”
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Comparison of magnetron sputtering systems for high-rate deposition of thick copper layers for microelectronic applications by M. V. Nazarenko

“…When designing production equipment for the implementation of metal film deposition processes, the selection of technological sources for providing the required quality (structure, appearance), maximum process efficiency, and productivity, poses a challenging task. Since laboratory results often differ from issues faced in production processes, this choice becomes even more difficult under real production conditions due to a lack of sources for comparison. …”
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The handling of healthcare waste analysis with an interval-valued Fermatean fuzzy-based decision-making technique by Murat Kirişci, Serdar Kuzu, Ali Kablan

“…Improper medical waste disposal poses a severe risk to society, which can accelerate the development of various pandemics and epidemics. …”
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Belirtili, Belirtisiz ve Takısız Ad Tamlaması in L2-Turkish Evidence From the Learning Difficulties of L1-Greek-speaking learners and Teaching Suggestions by Vasiliki Mavridou

“…However the current case in L2-Turkish teaching/ learning is that the AT category and its sub-sets are treated differently in L2-Turkish grammars and teaching/ learning coursebook material, which is a main reason why AT poses a major acquisition problem for adult L2-Turkish learners. …”
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A Novel Transformer-Based Approach for Reliability Evaluation of Composite Systems With Renewables and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles by Chiranjeevi Yarramsetty, Tukaram Moger, Debashisha Jena, Veeranki Srinivasa Rao

“…While PHEVs can leverage RER to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the increased energy demand from large PHEVs fleets poses potential challenges to power system reliability. …”
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A semi-mechanistic mathematical framework for simulating multi-hormone dynamics in reproductive endocrinology by Alexandre Vallée, Anis Feki, Gaby Moawad, Jean-Marc Ayoubi

“…Background: The dynamic interplay of ovarian hormones is central to reproductive physiology, yet the complexity of their cyclic variations poses challenges for analysis, simulation, and teaching. …”
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Aprendizaje Organizacional como factor condicionante de la competitividad de la Empresa Pequeña y Mediana – PYME by John Fredy Ramírez

“…Los aprendizajes vividos a raíz de la crisis global del Covid-19 y de la transformación cultural y digital que venía en curso, mostró a las organizaciones la importancia de aprender permanentemente y de saber custodiar y enriquecer los activos de conocimiento que toda organización posee en su talento y en su experiencia. La pequeña y mediana empresa – PYME hace parte de este contexto acelerado de cambio y transformación de los mercados.  …”
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Indicadores para evaluar los elementos técnicos ofensivos en atletas de baloncesto 3x3, categoría 11-12 años by Abdel López Mursuliz, Yaimara Peña Peña, Carlos Alberto Govea Macías

“…Materiales y métodos: los métodos de investigación teóricos, empíricos y estadísticos, demostraron las insuficiencias actuales en el proceso de evaluación; los indicadores se confeccionaron partiendo de la praxis, se organiza de experiencias anteriores y muestran una estrecha interrelación con las variables y dimensiones, posee como atributos universales: objetividad, carácter sistémico, flexibilidad, adaptabilidad, además constituyen una solución factible, viable y válida. …”
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Control Strategy of a Multi-Source System Based on Batteries, Wind Turbines, and Electrolyzers for Hydrogen Production by Ibrahima Touré, Alireza Payman, Mamadou Baïlo Camara, Brayima Dakyo

“…However, integrating intermittent renewable energy sources with optimal microgrid management poses significant challenges. It is essential to mention that the studied multi-source system is connected to the DC loads (modular electrolyzers and local load). …”
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Dual Signal Enhancement by Magnetic Separation and Split Aptamer for Ultrasensitive T-2 Toxin Detection by Ziyi Yan, Ping Zhu, Chaoyi Zhou, Dezhao Kong, Hua Ye

“…T-2 toxin, a type A trichothecene mycotoxin produced by <i>Fusarium</i> species, is widely present in cereals and their processed products, posing a significant contaminant in food safety. …”
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Long-term follow-up results of ruxolitinib as salvage therapy for chronic graft-versus-host disease by Neslihan Mandaci Sanli, Esen Karakuş

“…Introduction: Chronic graft-versus-host disease poses a significant challenge after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with initial treatment often relying on high-dose steroids. …”
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Association between dietary index for gut microbiota and metabolic syndrome risk: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2007–2018 by Yueyue Niu, Lu Xiao, Ling Feng

“…Abstract Metabolic syndrome (MetS) poses a significant global health challenge, closely associated with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other conditions. …”
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Self-medication: A Harmful Practice and a Cause of Poisoning Admissions in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern India by Tanmoy Biswas, Anurag Chaudhuri, Suvro Ganguly, Lopamudra D Chowdhury

“…The indiscriminate practice of self-medication in developing countries like India often leads to cases of overdosing, which poses a significant alarm. The present study aimed to explore poisoning cases in a tertiary care setup and determine the prevalence of self-medication-related overdosing as a cause of poisoning. …”
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SINOPSIS DE LOS PASSALIDAE (COLEOPTERA: SCARABAEOIDEA) DEL CARIBE COLOMBIANO by Jimenez-Fernas Larry, Amat Germán

“…Passalini es la tribu más diversifi cada con 12 especies, en tanto que Proculini posee seis especies. El género Passalus es el demayor riqueza en especies en la región (nueve especies, con representantes de los subgéneros Mitrorhinus, Pertinax y Passalus). …”
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Electrochemical diffusion signatures of solid-solution and phase-separating active materials in Li-ion batteries by Marco Lagnoni, Antonio Bertei

“…The working principle of lithium-ion batteries lies in the intercalation of lithium ions in electrode active materials, which exhibit either solid-solution or phase-separating behaviour. This study presents a comparative analysis of the electrochemical responses of these two classes of active materials using a multi-particle phase-field model, the structure and description of which are designed to promote easy interpretation by non-modelling experts. …”
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In vitro propagation of Stephania pierrei diels and exploration of its potential as sustainable phytochemical production from tuber and callus by Chanakan Laksana, Onsulang Sophiphun, Somsak Nualkaew, Sontichai Chanprame

“…Consequently, plant tubers have been extensively harvested from the wild, posing a high risk of extinction. We assessed the in vitro propagation and essential phytochemical production from the calli of S. pierrei. …”
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Leveraging Sentinel-1/2 time series and deep learning for accurate forest tree species mapping by Jun Tan, Jing Li, Tianyue Ma, Xingguang Yan, Ziye Huo

“…Remote sensing provides an efficient approach using satellite image time series (SITS), but complex data poses challenges for classifiers and feature analysis. …”
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Corrosion characterization of waste incinerator water-cooled wall material 20G steel under sulfur-chlorine atmosphere by Yincong ZHOU, Xiaohe XIONG, Houzhang TAN

“…High temperature corrosion poses a threat for waste incinerators operation, in which corrosive elements S and Cl play an important role in the corrosion process. …”
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Clinical Indication‐Based Pediatric Diagnostic Reference Level Values for Abdominal Computed Tomography: A Descriptive Cross‐Sectional Study by Tebello Pitso, Ida‐Keshia Sebelego, Henra Muller

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims Computed tomography (CT) poses a concern in pediatric patients because of their higher sensitivity to radiation. …”
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A comprehensive review of bibliometric and methodological approaches in flood mitigation studies: Current trends and future directions by Funmilayo Ebun Rotimi, Roohollah Kalatehjari, Taofeeq Durojaye Moshood, George Dokyi

“…Climate change has become a pressing concern, with an alarming increase in flooding events posing significant risks to residential areas worldwide. …”
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