Contrasting Seasonal Distribution Patterns of Two Boreal Aerial Hawking Bat Species in Finland by Piia Lundberg, Miika Kotila, Katarina Meramo, Kati M. Suominen, Miina Suutari, Tia‐Marie Pietikäinen, Ville Vasko, Thomas M. Lilley

“…Despite initial expectations of overlap given their similar foraging behaviour and habitat preferences, the limited activity and coastal association of P. nathusii suggest low competitive interaction with E. nilssonii. …”
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Smart City Products and Their Materials Assessment Using the Pentagon Framework by Pedro Ponce, Mario Rojas, Juana Isabel Mendez, Brian Anthony, Russel Bradley, Aminah Robinson Fayek

“…This approach improves product integration and fosters user satisfaction by tailoring products and their materials to meet specific user preferences and needs within the smart city environment. …”
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Development and validation of a protocol to determine product perception in relation to the moment of the day by M. Visalli, S. Plano, C. Tortorello, D. Vigo, M.V. Galmarini

“…Chronotypes influence food preferences and meal timing, yet most studies rely solely on questionnaires without integrating real-time tasting data. …”
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Design Considerations of Online Infertility Prevention Training (OIPT): Development and Evaluation by Bahar Baran, Sirin Nur Yaci, Murat Ocal, Digdem Muge Siyez

“…Therefore, gender differences in media and material preferences except for content knowledge and also expert views may be considered in the design of health-related online training. …”
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Adapting to change: exploring the distribution dynamics of the alien and potentially invasive aphid species Cinara curvipes (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the context of global warming by K. Wieczorek, A. Bugaj-Nawrocka, B. Borowiak-Sobkowiak, A. Endrestøl, H. P. Ravn, W. Solarz, R. Durak

“…Utilising climate modelling based on climatic preferences in its native range, we assess the suitability of European climates for facilitating the spread of this aphid. …”
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Designing a behaviour change intervention to address the behavioural risk factors for stillbirth: A study protocol [version 1; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations... by Richard A. Greene, Keelin O'Donoghue, Tamara Escañuela Sánchez, Molly Byrne, Karen Matvienko-Sikar

“…The systematic review of the literature, qualitative interviews, and expert consensus workshops will ensure that the intervention design is based on the needs and preferences of pregnant women, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders involved in stillbirth prevention. …”
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Early outcomes of treatment selections for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms: The first five year experience of a single center by Bahadir Aytekin, Goktan Askin, Naim Boran Tumer, Hayrettin Levent Mavioglu, Seref Alp Kucuker, Ahmet Saritas, Hakki Zafer Iscan, Mehmet Ali Ozatik, Erol Sener

“…The choice of treatment should be tailored to the patient's comorbidities, preferences, and the vascular surgeon's expertise. …”
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Comparison of monophasic and biphasic hyaluronic acid fillers: a meta-analysis across facial regions in Asian populations by Ingyu Lee, JinHan Lee, SeoWon Kang, Hyungin Cho, Ki Won Lee, Dongkeun Lim

“…Monophasic and biphasic fillers are commonly used; however, there is limited consensus regarding their optimal application in different facial regions, particularly in Asian populations with unique anatomical and aesthetic preferences. This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of monophasic and biphasic HA fillers, focusing on key facial areas, including the nasolabial folds, cheeks, and nose, in Asian populations. …”
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Is There Gender Disparity in Vascular Access for Hemodialysis with New Percutaneous Systems? A Systematic Review by Hugo Vergara-Pérez, Alejandro Pérez Alba, Pablo Baliño, Asunción Rius Peris, Javier Reque

“…Although the causes of this difference are not entirely clear, several reasons have been hypothesized, such as socioeconomic factors, anatomical factors, or even patients’ preferences. Given these results, further studies are needed to try to clarify the reasons for this gender disparity and to establish different strategies to mitigate the barriers faced by women in accessing AVFs.…”
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Interest in digital health tools for miscarriage support: A qualitative assessment of Canadian women facing early pregnancy loss by Breanna Flynn, Anjali Sergeant, Genevieve Tam, Megan Gomes, Roopan Gill

“…Qualitative analysis identified three primary themes centered around participants’ experiences of miscarriage, access to information and support for EPL in Canada, and desires and preferences for a digital miscarriage tool. Conclusion: Miscarriage is an emotionally difficult experience for women and their loved ones, who often do not receive timely and compassionate care within the healthcare system. …”
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Accident Management System Based on Vehicular Network for an Intelligent Transportation System in Urban Environments by Yusor Rafid Bahar Al-Mayouf, Omar Adil Mahdi, Namar A. Taha, Nor Fadzilah Abdullah, Suleman Khan, Muhammad Alam

“…However, the designing of an efficient route planning algorithm to attain a globally optimal vehicle control is still a challenge that needs to be solved, especially when the unique preferences of drivers are considered. The aim of this paper is to establish an accident management system that makes use of vehicular ad hoc networks coupled with systems that employ cellular technology in public transport. …”
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Biology, genetics, and ecology of the cosmopolitan ectomycorrhizal ascomycete Cenococcum geophilum by Huayong Wang, Annegret Kohler, Francis M. Martin, Francis M. Martin

“…These lineages exhibit potential host preferences, suggesting a degree of specialization within the complex. …”
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Enhancing Agricultural Productivity: A Machine Learning Approach to Crop Recommendations by Farida Siddiqi Prity, MD. Mehadi Hasan, Shakhawat Hossain Saif, Md. Maruf Hossain, Sazzad Hossain Bhuiyan, Md. Ariful Islam, Md Tousif Hasan Lavlu

“…The proposed system utilizes historical data on climatic conditions, soil properties, crop yields, and farmer preferences to provide personalized crop recommendations. …”
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The effect of ranger patrols on the sighting of large mammals by local herders in Northern Iran by Farid Salmanpour, Zahra Shakoori, Mahan Salmanpour, Mehdi Tizrouyan, Mehdi Kia, Rahman Eshaghi, Saeid Ghomi, Abolfazl Rahbarizadeh, Rahman Naeimaei, Mehdi Ghaderi

“…Although factors such as habitat preferences and human disturbances may contribute. Inactive ranger stations appear to have lost effectiveness, likely because of the lack of regular patrols, which warrants further investigation. …”
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Microbial diversity, functional attributes, and nutritional proficiency of yogurts produced in Bangladesh by Md. Tanvir Islam, M. Shaminur Rahman, Susmita Roy Chowdhury, Tanay Chakrovarty, S. M. Kador, Md. Mazharul Islam, Khondoker Tanjim Islam, Mohammad Imtiaj Uddin Bhuiyan, Ovinu Kibria Islam

“…Increased acidity in local varieties also matched preferences for tangier flavors. Physicochemical analysis identified a negative association between Lactobacillus levels and pH, while higher fat content reduced overall bacterial diversity except for Lactobacillus, which further decreased mineral bioavailability. …”
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Perceived influences of fruit and vegetable consumption among Indian adolescents – A qualitative inquiry by Neha Rathi, Anthony Worsley, Meg Bruening

“…Interviews were conducted in English as well as in Hindi depending on the preferences of the adolescents. The conversations were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Reproductive Health Among Young Albanian Women by Alketa Zazo, Eliona Kulluri, Enxhi Vrapi

“…Most participants admitted to not using any mode of contraception or preferring the withdrawal method despite being informed of the main contraceptive options. …”
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THE DESIRE FOR RECOGNITION IN THE CONTEXT OF FRANCIS FUKUYAMA’S UNIVERSAL HISTORY by T. V. Danylova

“…At the same time, they were subjected to severe criticism that reflected the important trends of political life and ideological preferences. Leaving aside the criticism based on geopolitical and civilizational confrontation and confusion which confronts Fukuyama’s theory, it should be stated that anthropological aspect of Fukuyama’s theory has vastly evaded philosophical comprehension. …”
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Cas12e orthologs evolve variable structural elements to facilitate dsDNA cleavage by Danyuan Li, Shouyue Zhang, Shuo Lin, Wenjing Xing, Yun Yang, Fengxia Zhu, Dingding Su, Chunlai Chen, Jun-Jie Gogo Liu

“…To comprehensively understand the Cas12e family, we identify and characterize six unreported Cas12e members that vary in their CRISPR-locus architectures, PAM preferences, and cleavage efficacies. Interestingly, among all variants, PlmCas12e exhibits the most robust trans-cleavage activity and the lowest salt sensitivity in cis-cleavage. …”
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Bicyclic peptide-enhanced covalent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease by Qian Wang, Yanhui Wang, Jian Li, Hong Liu, Shiyu Chen

“…Optimization through medicinal chemistry strategies not only improved the potency of the peptides but also revealed residue preferences at individual positions of the bicyclic peptide inhibitors. …”
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