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This paper addresses the modeling of early-age cracking in concrete structures. It explores the application of two probabilistic cracking models, originally developed and validated for analyzing cracks in fully hydrated concrete: the Probabilistic Explicit Cracking (PEC) model and the Probabilistic...

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Heterocycle cores are widely used in medicinal chemistry for developing bioactive compounds. In this scenario, using cheap and accessible starting material to build these heterocycles is desirable to obtain new drug candidates for cost-efficient processes. One easily accessible source of starting ma...

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In the context of the rapid evolution of digital technology and the growing demand for user-centered services, the question of how to effectively implement marketing strategies in libraries has become important in research. This article introduces the theoretical background and development process o...

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This study examines how young children engage with picturebooks, discussion, dramatic inquiry, and writing to negotiate diverse perspectives and develop empathy in an early childhood classroom. Grounded in sociocultural and critical literacy theories, the research explores the role of dialogic pedag...

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This paper provides a comprehensive review of the research done on optimization models that focus on harvest and production planning for food crops. Optimization models have been used extensively in providing insights to decision-makers on issues related to harvest and production planning in agri-fo...

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This paper presents the validation of CALPUFF and LAPMOD against the short-range and high time resolution tracer study dataset of Project Sagebrush (PSB). The meteorological fields for both models are prepared with the CALMET diagnostic model starting from the exhaustive meteorological data collecte...

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A primary challenge in the further development of anion sensors in real water samples of environmental concern is the need for highly water-soluble compounds that are able to detect low concentrations of analytes. Small-molecule sensors can mitigate solubility constraints and highly aromatic or conj...

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Over the last decades, the needs of the contemporary way of life and the ongoing population growth have affected the construction industry by causing rapid development of the sector. This accretion combined with the challenging management of construction and demolition waste (CDW) resulted in an inc...

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Recent advances in large language models (LLMs) have triggered rapid growth in AI-powered educational agents, yet researchers and practitioners still lack a consolidated view of how these systems are engineered and validated. To address this gap, we conducted a systematic literature review of 82 pee...

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Sustainable agriculture faces increasing challenges, necessitating innovative approaches to advance resource efficiency with minimal ecological consequences. One promising solution is nanobiotechnology, which takes advantage of natural systems for the eco-friendly synthesis of functional nanomateria...

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The estimation of age-to-age development factors is fundamental to loss reserving, with direct implications for risk management and regulatory compliance in the auto insurance sector. The precise and robust estimation of these factors underpins the credibility of case reserves and the effective mana...

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The present research aims to contribute to the effective development of AI literacy and thus to its proper educational integration by investigating (i) the relationship between teachers’ AI literacy and digital competence and (ii) whether this relationship varies by gender, discipline, age, and teac...

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Modelling aging in the second life of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) is challenging due to the complexity of degradation mechanisms that lead to capacity loss and internal resistance increase, as well as uncertainty and variability in the operational and environmental conditions to which the batteries...

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The rapid advancement of Large Language Models (LLMs) has led to substantial investment in enhancing their capabilities and expanding their feature sets. Despite these developments, a critical gap remains between model sophistication and their dependable deployment in real-world applications. A key...

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A series of policy measures have been implemented to support the integration of agriculture and cultural tourism (ACT), positioning it as a pivotal component of the modern rural industrial system. Additionally, the rapid growth of e-commerce live streaming has surpassed the limitations of traditiona...

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The age-based life history of two commercially important parrotfishes (Labridae: tribe Scarinae) and one goatfish (Mullidae) were characterized based on the commercial nearshore fishery in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Age, growth, reproduction, and mortality were derived fro...

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Protein deamidation, a nonenzymatic post-translational modification that converts asparagine and glutamine residues into their acidic forms, such as aspartic acid, iso-aspartic acid, or glutamic acid, has emerged as a pivotal process affecting protein stability and function. Once considered a minor...

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In this work, an innovative process chain is set up for the regular provision of fertilization consultation services to farmers for a variety of crops, within a precision agriculture framework. The central hub of this mechanism is a geographic information system (GIS), while a 5 × 5 m point grid is...

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The journal has retracted the article “Exploring the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Low-Cost Commercial Disinfectants Utilized in the Agro-Food Industry Wash Tanks: Towards Enhanced Hygiene Practices” [...]

Gelling agents are critical for food texture and stability; usually, polymeric substances are employed. Low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWG) like phenylalanine (PHE) form supramolecular gels. However, food applications are limited due to amino acid derivatization or gelling solvent. This study chara...

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