What to Say When There Is Nothing to Talk about by Mircea Dumitru, Frederick Kroon

“…In this critical review, we pose a number of problems for this account. In particular, we question the ability of Negative Free Logic to make appropriate sense of the truth of familiar sentences containing empty names, including negative existential claims like “Vulcan doesn’t exist”. …”
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A Mini-review of Herbicide Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: Current Status, Potential Risks to Farmers, and Available Mitigation Strategies by Hillary Otieno

“…However, the land sizes are small and pose a big question as to whether it is economical to embrace the technology. …”
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Quantum Internet: key technologies and future prospect by Zishan LIU, Junsen LAI, Wenyu ZHAO

“…The quantum Internet integrates quantum computing, quantum measurement and communication, which can be described as the future goal of the evolution of quantum information technology.However, due to the restrictions of the laws of quantum mechanics, such as quantum teleportation, quantum entanglement, quantum measurement and non-cloning, which all pose new challenges to the quantum networking design.The basic concepts and development paths of the quantum Internet were firstly introduced, and the implementation differences between the classical network and the quantum network were explained.Considering the difference between quantum communication and the traditional communication, the key technologies for realizing the quantum Internet including the quantum physical devices, networking protocol, quantum decoherence and quantum relay were introduced, and finally the prospect and suggestions for developing quantum Internet was presented.…”
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Duplication of the appendix masquerading as appendiceal tumor: a case report by Jumpei Shibata, Akihiro Tomida, Masaoki Hattori, Akihiro Hirata, Hiromitsu Imataki, Yukiya Orihara, Hideharu Shintomi, Keiya Aono, Motoi Yoshihara

“…Abstract Background This case report highlights the exceptional rarity of appendix duplication in adults, a condition that closely mimics appendiceal tumors, posing diagnostic challenges. The novelty of this case lies in its presentation of a Type A duplication, emphasizing the diagnostic intricacies involved in distinguishing it from other pathologies. …”
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Cosmetic Outcome and Level of Patient Satisfaction after Oncoplastic Breast Surgery in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Cross-sectional Study from Tertiary Care Centre in Kerala, India by Ansar Pullampara Pookunju, Rohit Krishna Ajith Kumar, Shabana J Thaha, Nithin Varghese Abraham, Kingini Krishnan

“…Introduction: Oncoplastic Breast Surgery (OBS) has revolutionised breast cancer treatment by combining oncological surgery with plastic surgery techniques, thereby allowing for both cancer control and aesthetic preservation. Evaluating the cosmetic outcomes and levels of patient satisfaction post-OBS is critical for understanding its impact in the Indian context, where cultural, socio-economic and healthcare factors play important roles in shaping patients’ postoperative experiences. …”
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HONORING WAR VETERANS AS A COMPONENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC FUNCTION OF THE STATE: ADMINISTRATIVE-LEGAL ASPECT by Liudmyla Sylenko, Serhii Sivkov, Denys Komarnytskyi

“…The authors analyse the administrative-legal mechanisms that ensure the preservation of historical memory, the dignified treatment of the defenders of the state, and the guarantees of their social protection. …”
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Mechanisms behind grouting pressure jumping in low-permeability limestones and techniques for grouting pressure control by Zhenli FAN, Lutong CAO, Yong CUI, Zhiwei ZHANG, Fengda ZHANG

“…As a result, clay particles were observed to encapsulate cement particles post-mixing. The cement grout, characterized by small particle sizes, lower static yield stress, and low viscosity, can easily pass through narrow fractures, ensuring stable grouting pressure. …”
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Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis associated with a sodium-glucose co transporter 2 inhibitor use in a trauma patient: a case report by Ophélie Dirand, Julie Dupont, Emmanuel Weiss, Myriam Lamamri

“…However, they carry a rare but serious risk: euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EDKA). EDKA’s atypical presentation, characterized by metabolic acidosis and ketosis despite normal blood glucose levels, often delays diagnosis, posing significant challenges in intensive care. …”
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Hydrothermal Synthesis of Lanthanide Stannates Pyrochlore Nanocrystals for Catalytic Combustion of Soot Particulates by Xiaomin Zhang, Xuhui Liu, Peng Lu, Liguo Wang, Zhaoliang Zhang, Xiuju Wang, Zhongpeng Wang

“…The as-synthesized catalysts presented relatively larger surface area, and pore volume, which was benefit to the gas molecule diffusion in the reaction. …”
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Synthesizing Liquid Fuels Over Carbon‐Based Catalysts Via CO2 Conversion by Cederick Cyril Amoo, Qingjie Ge, Vitaly Ordomsky, Jian Sun

“…A notable application is the heterogenous conversion of CO2 to liquid fuels, which exploits the characteristics of carbon materials, taking advantage of their electronic configurations, high surface area, pore properties, and synergistic role in catalysis. …”
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The Synergistic Effects of the Particle Elongation Index and Flat Index on Aggregate Strength and Dilatancy: A Discrete Element Method Study by Yiming Liu, Zhangshuaihang Cao, Haijun Mao

“…The results show that (1) the regulation of pore structure by morphological parameters presents non-linear characteristics, and (2) the evolution of peak shear strength is predominantly governed by morphological anisotropy. (3) The parabolic relationship between the maximum dilatancy angle and the morphological parameters is shown. (4) The micro mechanical analysis reveals that EI/FI parameters have limited influence on the statistical distribution characteristics of the contact force chain, but have a significant regulatory effect on the anisotropic evolution of the force-chain network.…”
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Enhanced ventilation of Eastern North Atlantic Oxygen Minimum Zone with deglacial slowdown of Meridional Overturning by Sofía Barragán-Montilla, Heather J. H. Johnstone, Stefan Mulitza, Dharma A. Reyes Macaya, Babette A. A. Hoogakker, Heiko Pälike

“…However, how this shallow circulation interacts with changes in the strength of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) remains unclear. Here, we present a deglacial and high-resolution paleo-oxygenation record (combined bottom and pore water) from the margin of ETNA OMZ (GeoB9512-5, 793 m water depth), which registers more strongly oxygenated periods during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), two parts of the Heinrich Stadial 1 (HS1), and during the Younger Dryas (YD). …”
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A Cellular Potts model simulating cell migration on and in matrix environments by Marco Scianna, Luigi Preziosi, Katarina Wolf

“…Migration isregulated by a number of extracellular matrix- or cell-derivedbiophysical parameters, such as matrix fiber orientation, pore size,and elasticity, or cell deformation, proteolysis, and adhesion. …”
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One Step Synthesis of Au Nanoparticles Supported on Graphene Oxide Using an Eco-Friendly Microwave-Assisted Process by Adriana MARINOIU, Radu ANDREI, Irina VAGNER, Violeta NICULESCU, Felicia BUCURA, Marius CONSTANTINESCU, Elena CARCADEA

“…Additionally, the nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms show a high pore volume and specific surface suggesting that a larger mesoporous volume have been achieved. …”
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Electronic Conductive Metal–Organic Frameworks for Aqueous Rechargeable Zinc‐Ion Battery Cathodes: Design, Progress, and Prospects by Chuntao Yang, Youlin Xiang, Yingjian Yu

“…Finally, this paper presents a summary and outlook on the advancements of EC‐MOFs for ZIB cathodes. …”
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Development of a kinetic-thermodynamic model for lime-stabilization of Na-bentonite by Tasneem Ahmadullah, Maria Chrysochoou

“…Abstract This study presents the first kinetic model to predict the solid and pore solution composition of Na-bentonite clay reacting with slaked lime over a period of 720 days. …”
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Study of changes in the surface structure of tungsten irradiated by helium plasma by Л.Г. Сулюбаева, Б.К. Рахадилов, Е. Найманқұмарұлы, М.Б. Баяндинова, Н. Мұқтанова, Н.Е. Бердимуратов

“… One of the important aspects is the interaction of plasma with the surface of a material, especially in the conditions of a fusion facility. The current work presents the preliminary results of the study of tungsten surface structure modification under helium plasma irradiation. …”
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Research on Energy and Instability Criterion of Sandstone Hydraulic Fracturing in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, Chongqing, China by Xiaojun Tang, Hongwei Yang

“…At present, the understanding of structural failure and energy analysis of sandstone under hydrofracture is still insufficient. …”
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Microcystic Stromal Tumor with Predominant Bizarre Nuclei of Ovary in a Pregnant Woman by Tip Pongsuvareeyakul, Chalita Kingnate, Kornkanok Sukpan, Surapan Khunamornpong

“…The histomorphology in this case presents a diagnostic challenge and raises differential diagnosis for a wide variety of ovarian malignant neoplasms including nonneoplastic lesions.…”
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Unveiling the Shadows—A Framework for APT’s Defense AI and Game Theory Strategy by Pedro Brandão, Carla Silva

“…Advanced persistent threats (APTs) pose significant risks to critical systems and infrastructures due to their stealth and persistence. …”
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