Advanced nuclear technologies in modern energy systems: A comparative risk assessment in Japan by Bonjun Koo, Kazuhiko Noguchi, Fumitaka Watanabe, Kotaro Kubo, Tadahiro Shibutani

“…The preliminary results reveal a diverse risk–benefit landscape with specific considerations for traditional nuclear power and potential future systems, such as advanced nuclear technologies. …”
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Mapping Heatwave Socioeconomic Exposure in the Chinese Mainland for the Period of 2000–2019 by Wei Wu, Qingsheng Liu, He Li, Chong Huang, Weiming Cheng

“…Mounting evidence suggests an increasing heatwave risk in the Chinese mainland, posing notable threats to public health and the socioeconomic landscape. In a comprehensive analysis, considering both climate and socioeconomic factors, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and population dynamics, we systematically evaluated the spatiotemporal distribution of heatwave socioeconomic exposure in the Chinese mainland from 2000 to 2019, utilizing a more comprehensive heatwave hazard index (HHI) that synthesizes heatwave intensity, frequency, and duration as climate factor for the first time. …”
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What can the location of biogas plants tell us about agricultural change? A Case Study from the Czech Republic by Dan Van Der Horst, Stanislav Martinát, Josef Navrátil, Petr Dvořák, Petra Chmielová

“…Facilities for generating renewable energy form important elements in the rural landscape of the Czech Republic. The distribution of these facilities is highly uneven due to various natural and socio-economic factors. …”
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Cellular heterogeneity and communication networks in gastric cancer: Single-cell analysis reveals β-hydroxybutyrylation-associated genes and immune infiltration characteristics by You Hu, Jun Xu, Jian Lv, Yan Qin, Yongda Lu, Fan Cen, Hongbao Yang, Kai Chen, Suhua Xia

“…In this study, we utilized single-cell sequencing to dissect the intricate landscape of gastric cancer, identifying diverse cell populations and their interactions. …”
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Inputs-Oriented VRS DEA in dairy farms [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by C. A. Zuniga-Gonzalez, J. L. Jaramillo-Villanueva, N.E Blanco-Roa

“…These findings highlight the diverse landscape of efficiency levels across different technological approaches within the agricultural sector, offering valuable insights for optimization strategies and resource allocation. …”
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An IS element-driven antisense RNA attenuates the expression of serotype 2 fimbriae and the cytotoxicity of Bordetella pertussis by Alexandre D’Halluin, Denisa Petráčková, Ivana Čurnová, Jakub Držmíšek, Jan Čapek, Peggy Bouquet, Loïc Henin, Rudy Antoine, Loïc Coutte, Camille Locht, Branislav Večerek, David Hot

“…Previously, we have shown that the majority of IS-specific endogenous promoters induce the synthesis of alternative transcripts and thereby affect the transcriptional landscape of B. pertussis. Here, we describe the regulatory RNA Rfi2, which is transcribed from the Pout promoter of the IS481 gene BP1118 antisense to the adjacent fim2 gene encoding the major serotype 2 fimbrial subunit of B. pertussis. …”
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Managing Water-Ecosystem-Food Nexus using participatory approaches: insights from an innovative methodological approach developed in two Mediterranean areas by Dimitrios Malamataris, Vassilios Pisinaras, Alessandro Pagano, Valentina Baratella, Silvia Vanino, Manuel Bea, Konstantinos Babakos, Anna Chatzi, Stefano Fabiani, Raffaele Giordano, Petros Kafkias, Estrella López-Moya, Christina Papadaskalopoulou, Ivan Portoghese, Dimitris Tassopoulos, Andreas Panagopoulos

“…The stakeholders proposed 24 NbSs in the Italian case study, most of which were related to agricultural landscape management, while in the Greek case study, 2 of the 4 top-ranked measures were NbSs. …”
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Establishment of a Virus-Induced Gene Silencing System in <i>Abelmoschus manihot</i> L. by Ting Zhang, Jiaqi Hou, Hongtao Chu, Pengyu Guo, Qianzi Sang, Zhongxu Liu, Li Cao

“…(Jinhuakui, JHK) is widely cultivated for its pharmacological properties owing to its high flavonoid content and is commonly used as a garden landscape plant. However, the absence of an efficient genetic transformation system poses significant challenges for functional gene studies in this species. …”
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Proteome differences of dental stem cells between permanent and deciduous teeth by data-independent acquisition proteomics by Zhang Suping, Liu Yuqing, Dong Jin, Jiao Min, Gu Yongchun, Chen Liling, Yuan Na, Wang Jianrong, Yang Dezhao, Meng Fanwen

“…These findings highlight the specific proteomic landscape of DPSC and SHED, suggesting their distinct biological roles and potential applications.…”
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Heat shock protein-related diagnostic signature and molecular subtypes in ankylosing spondylitis: new pathogenesis insights by Geqiang Wang, Yongji Li, Jiaxing Liu, Qian Zhang, Weixin Cai, Xiaodong Li

“…To assess the immunological landscape, we employed the xCell algorithm. Through logistic regression analysis, the four core HRGs (CCT2, HSPA6, DNAJB14, and DNAJC5) were confirmed as potential biomarkers for AS. …”
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Exploring the prognostic significance of lactate-mitochondria-related genes in prostate cancer by Yuan Wang, Ronghui Chen, Feng-Le Jiang, Feng-Le Jiang, Xin Jiang, Xin Jiang, Yuehong Zhou, Yingying Zhou, Xinyi Hong, Chaoying Lin, Wei-Jia Wang, Wei-Jia Wang, Sufang Qiu

“…Next, close associations between the lactate-mitochondria-related signature and the immune microenvironment were examined to clarify the role of LMRGs in shaping the immune landscape. Furthermore, as the only lactate-related gene among the nine key prognostic risk genes, myeloperoxidase (MPO) was identified as a key factor that mediates lactate production in vitro and in vivo through attenuation of the glycolytic pathway. …”
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Environment of European Last Mammoths: Reconstructing the Landcover of the Eastern Baltic Area at the Pleistocene/Holocene Transition by Ivan Krivokorin, Anneli Poska, Jüri Vassiljev, Siim Veski, Leeli Amon

“…The abrupt disappearance of typical forb-dominated tundra indicators, such as <i>Dryas octopetala</i>, and the fast increase in tree birch marked a shift from an open, tundra-like landscape to a forested one, making the environment inhospitable for mammoths even in northernmost Estonia by the beginning of the Holocene. …”
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Impacts of Land Use on Soil Erosion: RUSLE Analysis in a Sub-Basin of the Peruvian Amazon (2016–2022) by Moises Ascencio-Sanchez, Cesar Padilla-Castro, Christian Riveros-Lizana, Rosa María Hermoza-Espezúa, Dayan Atalluz-Ganoza, Richard Solórzano-Acosta

“…Also, social dynamic changes and differences in landscape patterns play a role.…”
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Bat Cave Vulnerability Index 3.0 (BCVI-S): An integrative and scalable tool to prioritise bat caves for conservation by Krizler C. Tanalgo, Alice Catherine Hughes

“…We calibrated the Bat Cave Vulnerability Index 3.0 (BCVI-S) and its indicators to optimise the scalability and applicability of the index in wider contexts by improving the calculations of Biotic Potential and the use of more standardised remotely sensed data to obtain Biotic Vulnerability based on landscape features. We demonstrated the application of the BCVI-S and the differences in cave priority levels in terms of Biotic Potential, Biotic Vulnerability, and overall priority level. …”
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Banking Industry: A Review of Service Areas and Customer Service Journeys in Emerging Economies by Tajudeen Alaburo Abdulsalam, Rofiat Bolanle Tajudeen

“…The study examines AI strategies in the banking industry, focusing on service areas and adaptation to the evolving technological landscape, particularly in customer service in developing economies. …”
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Six events that shaped antibody approvals in oncology by Suman Paul, Suman Paul, Shibin Zhou, Shibin Zhou

“…A little over twenty-five years ago, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the chimeric antibody rituximab which fundamentally altered the landscape of anti-cancer drugs. While only a few antibodies were approved in the immediate years that followed the rituximab approval, the last decade saw a wave of antibody-drug approvals in the oncology arena. …”
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Exploring the effects of ecological parameters on the spatial structure of genetic tree sequences by Ianni-Ravn, Mariadaria K., Petr, Martin, Racimo, Fernando

“…Our results showcase the potential for linking phylogeography, population genetics and ecology, in order to answer fundamental questions about the nature of spatial interactions across a landscape.…”
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Multitasking: does task-switching add to the effect of dual-tasking on everyday-like driving behavior? by Piesie A. G. Asuako, Robert Stojan, Otmar Bock, Melanie Mack, Claudia Voelcker-Rehage

“…Forty-five young adults aged 18 to 30 years (age: 23.62 ± 2.51, 28 females) were instructed to follow a lead car driving at a constant speed of 70 km/h through a rural landscape while concurrently performing additional tasks. …”
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PHILOSOPHY OF WAR AND PEACE: IN SEARCH OF NEW EUROPEAN SECURITY STRATEGY by O. O. Bazaluk, D. B. Svyrydenko

“…The contemporary European social and cultural landscape feels the pressure of security challenges. …”
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ESTUDIO GEOMORFOLÓGICO DE CHAMICAL (PROVINCIA DE LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA) COMO BASE PARA EL ANÁLISIS DE RIESGOS NATURALES by Carina Seitz, Facundo Scordo, Paula A. Zapperi

“…Currently, fluvial-wind processes shape a mountain landscape with fluvial valleys structurally controlled. …”
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