Laboratory Analysis of Fecal <i>Lactobacillus</i> Strains and pH in Tobacco Smokers: A Comparative Study From a Developing Country. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Tobacco smoking is a major cause of preventable mortality globally, disproportionately impacting developing countries. While its systemic health effects are well‐known, the influence of tobacco on gut microbiota—especially beneficial Lactobacillus species—remains poorly explored in resource‐limited settings.
Shabibi A +4 more
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Intraspecific Variation in Dorsal Colour Patterns of <i>Amphibolurus muricatus</i> Lizards From the Perspective of Relevant Observers. [PDF]
This study examined dorsal pattern variations across the geographic range of an Australian lizard using multispectral photography and visual models for lizards and avian predators. Findings reveal differences in dorsal colouration based on sex, body size, genetic clades and habitat type.
Salisbury JW, Peters RA.
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3D VIEWPOINT OPTIMIZATION OF TOPOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS: APPLICATION TO 3D CADASTRE FOR VISUAL EASEMENT VALIDATION [PDF]
Offering optimum 3D viewpoint to user can be attractive in relieving occlusion in 3D scene. This could be much relevant for the visualization of 3D cadastral systems since they constitute complex datasets including both physical and legal objects while ...
R. Neuville, J. Pouliot, R. Billen
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Maria Reiche's line to archaeoastronomy [PDF]
Maria Reiche was a German mathematician and archaeologist that, from 1940, devoted her life to the study of the Nazca Lines, the most famous Peruvian geoglyphs, gaining recognition and preservation of them. Created by removing the upper most layer of the
Sparavigna, A.C.
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Identifying a possible founding date of Chiang Mai by simulating the star positions from Chiang Mai’s natal chart using astronomical software [PDF]
Chiang Mai’s natal chart represented the founding date using an ancient astrological method. It showed the positions of Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Ascendant, and Rahu within the boundaries of the 12 zodiacal constellations.
Jaturong Sukonthachat +3 more
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A Mathematical Model for Simulating Meteor Showers
This paper presents a mathematical model to simulate the trajectory of a meteor as seen by a single observer located anywhere on Earth. Our strategy is to define a new coordinate system, called Radiant Coordinate System, which is centered on the observer
Marcos Cardinot, Anderson Namen
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An analysis of the use of augmented reality and virtual reality as educational resources
Abstract In recent years, the utilization of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a transformative approach in education, revolutionizing traditional teaching methods. This study seeks to explore the efficacy of AR and VR as pedagogical resources for enhancing the teaching of the solar system. The research process involved the
Anubis G. de Moraes Rossetto +5 more
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Abstract Space tourism, a niche segment of the aviation industry, has radically altered the private sector. A noticeable trend in this market has been the development of commercial space with numerous start‐ups and ventures underway. Adopting a concept‐driven approach, we conduct a hybrid review to sketch the emerging market areas in space tourism and ...
Javaneh Mehran, Hossein Olya, Heesup Han
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Abstract The Miocene mica‐clay deposits of Groß Pampau (northern Germany) are well known for their diverse assemblages of marine mammals. Despite numerous systematic and biostratigraphic studies, an in‐depth palaeoecological analysis of its molluscan assemblages and a comprehensive palaeoenvironmental reconstruction are lacking.
Daria Carobene +4 more
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Data processing of natural and induced events recorded at the seismic station Ostrava-Kr¨¢sn¨¦ Pole (OKC) [PDF]
The operation of the seismic station Ostrava-Kr¨¢sn¨¦ Pole (OKC) (¦Õ = 49.8352¡ãN; ¦Ë = 18.1422¡ãE) which is situated at present in an experimental gallery nearby the Ostrava planetarium started in the year 1983 being equiped initially by analogue ...
Nov¨¢k Josef +3 more
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