Optimizing network locations of weigh-in-motion stations: A multi-objective approach for enhancing infrastructure management by Chan Yang, Tu Lan, Patrick Lou, Hani Nassif, Kaan Ozbay, Chaekuk Na

“…In the realm of transportation infrastructure, Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) stations are crucial for monitoring impact of overweight trucks and maintaining infrastructure assets such as roadway pavements and bridges. However, current approaches to WIM location problem (WIMLP) on a network of highways and bridges are often region-specific and resource-intensive and lack a multi-objective framework. …”
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Cannabidiol attenuates lipid metabolism and induces CB1 receptor-mediated ER stress associated apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells by Xuanhe Fu, Zhixiong Yu, Fang Fang, Weiping Zhou, Yuxin Bai, Zhongjia Jiang, Biao Yang, Ye Sun, Xing Tian, Guangyan Liu

“…As the primary ingredient in exogenous cannabinoids, cannabidiol (CBD) has been confirmed to exhibit antitumor activity in preclinical studies. However, it is still unclear whether CBD can disrupt fatty acid metabolism and induce apoptosis in OC cells. …”
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Remote sensing forest health assessment – a comprehensive literature review on a European level by Drechsel Johannes, Forkel Matthias

“…Forest health assessments (FHA) have been carried out at European level since the 1980s in order to identify forest damage. The annual surveys are usually conducted without the use of remote sensing tools. …”
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5-Fluorouracil-β-Cyclodextrin conjugates:Linker strategies to enhance the anticancer efficacy and reduce the side effects by Liangliang Hu, Ting Meng, Davies Marabada, Zhichao Jin, Qing Huang, Shijie Wei, Zhizhong Wang

“…5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) serves as a first-line therapeutic agent for colorectal cancer, however, its utility is limited by a short half-life and significant cytotoxicity. …”
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EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROMOTING INSECURITY AND PROPAGANDA IN NIGERIA by ABDULWAHAB ABDULKABIR, NURUDEEN SOLA IBRAHIM

“…It has reengineered social interaction among peers, businesses, governments and so on. However, the miss-use of social media among handlers to advance their motives has no doubt, increase the level of global insecurity. …”
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Tick species, tick-borne pathogen distribution and risk factor analysis in border areas of China, Russia and North Korea by Pengfei Min, Jianchen Song, Shaowei Zhao, Zhen Ma, Yinbiao Meng, Zeyu Tang, Zhenyu Wang, Sicheng Lin, Fanglin Zhao, Meng Liu, Longsheng Wang, Lijun Jia, Lijun Jia

“…Ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) cause losses to the animal husbandry industry and also present a major hidden danger to public health and safety. However, the tick species and prevalence of TBDs in border regions of China, Russia, and North Korea remain unknown. …”
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Characteristics and outcome of patients with anorexia nervosa on medical nutritional therapy: an institutional study with review of literature by Denise Elizabeth Shi Yun Teo, Valerie Wei Ling Teong, Rajeev Ramachandran, Su Lin Lim, Charlotte Xianghui Lin

“…Results: Similar to previous studies, the majority of AN patients were female (96.7%). However, the age at presentation of AN in this study, as compared with previous local studies, had decreased (14 vs. 16 years). …”
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Epsin3 promotes non-small cell lung cancer progression via modulating EGFR stability by Huiling Su, Jie Shen, Chenzi Gao, Yue Zhao, Wanyu Deng, Bo Qin, Xin Zhang, Juan Lai, Qian Wang, Jie Dou, Min Guo

“…Abstract Background The abnormal expression and overactivation of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), a typical cancer marker for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), are closely related to the tumorigenesis and progression of NSCLC. However, the endocytosis mechanism of EGFR in lung cancer is not yet known. …”
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Bio-inspired 3D printing approach for bonding soft and rigid materials through underextrusion by Arman Goshtasbi, Luca Grignaffini, Ali Sadeghi

“…Similarly, integrating rigidity and softness can enhance the versatility of soft robotics. However, the challenges associated with creating durable bonding interfaces between soft and rigid materials have limited the development of hybrid robots. …”
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Exploring barriers and facilitators of vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC), awareness, and preferences among females in Western Saudi Arabia by Daniyah Aloufi, Omar Saggaf, Zainab Ali Alkhalifah, Hassan Alalawi, Nadia Alhazmi

“…The primary reason for choosing CS over VBAC was medical necessity, as reported by 36.3% of participants. …”
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Beyond Tumors: The Pivotal Role of TRIM Proteins in Chronic Non-Tumor Lung Diseases by Huang X, Yu W, Wei A, Wang X, Chen S

“…We highlight their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets, offering promising avenues for drug development in these debilitating respiratory disorders. However, the translation of these findings into clinical applications faces significant challenges. …”
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Population dynamics and yield estimation of Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio, Linnaeus, 1758) in Ayalew reservoir, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia by Buchale Shishitu Shija, Atnafu W/yohans Firew

“…The estimated fish population and the annual fish yield were 59,304 and 1.5 tons, respectively. However, investigation on reproductive biology, limnolocal aspects and stock enhancements should be required for the sustainability of these resources. …”
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Prevalence of behavioral risk factors among Ukrainians during war amid existing stress factors by Olena Kolesnikova, Olena Vysotska, Anastasiia Radchenko, Olga Zaprovalna, Nataliya Emelyanova

“…However, data on this topic remain scarce and outdated. …”
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LEADERSHIP AND THE CHALLENGES OF NATIONHOOD IN NIGERIA by Suleiman Umar Adeiza, Ocheni Mercy Mabe

“…The paper reveals that since the amalgamation of Northern and southern protectorate in 1914 into a single entity by Lord Lugard, the country has been struggling on how to effectively build the nation with series of problems spanning from bad governance, socio-economic inequality, federal character dilemma, ethno-religious crises and corruptions. These obstacles have over the years threatened our national integration principle which is based on building a strong and prosperous nation irrespective of differences. …”
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Pancasila in Modern Indonesian Legal Reform: Addressing Current Cases and International Debates on Ideology and Law by M Akbar Hadiprabowo, Wasino Wasino, Edi Kurniawan

“…Pancasila, the foundational ideology of Indonesia, remains a cornerstone of the nation’s legal and political frameworks. However, the application of Pancasila in modern legal reform faces significant challenges, particularly in addressing contemporary legal cases and navigating international debates on ideology and law. …”
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The geographical variation in grassland forage quality on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is driven mainly by climate by Shulan Wu, Xiaotao Lü, Qinghua Liu, Erke Wuda, Liu Li, Chunzhang Zhao, Juanjuan Huang, Shuang Li, Youbang Hu, Wenzhi Du, Hewen Li, Chaoqun Chen, Lin Luo, Ali Raza, Chunying Yin

“…We examined forage quality of 45 alpine meadow communities over a 23.6 × 104 km2 area on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China. …”
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Epidemiological trends and predictions of urinary tract infections in the global burden of disease study 2021 by Yining He, Jing Zhao, Lanhui Wang, Chao Han, Ruxue Yan, Peiqi Zhu, Tianyang Qian, Siyao Yu, Xiaolin Zhu, Weiming He

“…Abstract Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent; however, comprehensive and current epidemiological data remain scarce. …”
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Individual variability in cortical representations of tonic pain by Bettina Deak, Anne Stankewitz, Astrid Mayr, Viktor Witkovsky, Pauline Jahn, Enrico Schulz

“…When people experience pain in everyday situations, the experience is often long-lasting and fluctuating. However, pain research predominantly focuses on artificial brief and repeated singular painful events.Here, we aimed to approximate clinically relevant pain in 152 sessions from 38 participants who underwent four sessions each. …”
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Purchase subsidies for 100% zero-emissions vehicle sales goals: Effectiveness, government cost, and supplier capture by Chandan Bhardwaj, Jonn Axsen

“…Globally, purchase subsidies are among the most common policies used to support the deployment of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs). However, it is unclear if subsidies alone can effectively and efficiently achieve ambitious long-term ZEV sales goals, such as the 100% by 2035 target adopted by numerous developed countries. …”
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Dietary Total Antioxidant Capacity and Gastric Cancer: A Case-Control Study by Saba Narmcheshm, Fatemeh Toorang, Bahareh Sasanfar, Maryam Hadji, Ahmadreza Dorosty Motlagh, Kazem Zendehdel

“…Conclusion: The whole intake of dTAC from different food sources was not high in the population; however, this amount showed a preventive effect against GC.…”
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