CGV-Net: Tunnel Lining Crack Segmentation Method Based on Graph Convolution Guided Transformer by Kai Liu, Tao Ren, Zhangli Lan, Yang Yang, Rong Liu, Yuantong Xu

“…To address this issue, this study proposes CGV-Net (CNN, GNN, and ViT networks), a novel tunnel crack segmentation network model that integrates convolutional neural networks (CNNs), graph neural networks (GNNs), and Vision Transformers (ViTs). …”
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A comparative approach of analyzing data uncertainty in parameter estimation for a Lumpy Skin Disease model by Edwiga Renald, Miracle Amadi, Heikki Haario, Joram Buza, Jean M. Tchuenche, Verdiana G. Masanja

“…This study has introduced a novel yet simple technique for analyzing data uncertainties in compartmental models which is then used to examine the reliability of a deterministic model of the transmission dynamics of LSD in cattle which involves investigating scenarios related to data quality for which the model parameters can be well identified. …”
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KE-RSIC: Remote Sensing Image Captioning Based on Knowledge Embedding by Kangda Cheng, Erik Cambria, Jinlong Liu, Yushi Chen, Zhilu Wu

“…This article proposes a novel knowledge-embedded remote sensing image captioning model. …”
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Analytical and diagnostic performance characteristics of reverse-transcriptase loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays for dengue virus serotypes 1-4: A scoping review to inf... by Paul Arkell, Dumrong Mairiang, Adisak Songjaeng, Kenny Malpartida-Cardenas, Kerri Hill-Cawthorne, Panisadee Avirutnan, Pantelis Georgiou, Alison Holmes, Jesus Rodriguez-Manzano

“…Fourteen studies using previously described assays were identified, including those where reagents were lyophilised or 'printed' into microfluidic channels and where several novel detection methods were used. Serotype-specific DENV RT-LAMP assays are high-performing and have potential to be used in portable molecular diagnostic devices if they can be integrated with sample extraction and detection methods. …”
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Optimal rainwater harvesting locations for arid and semi-arid regions by using MCDM-based GIS techniques by Waqed H. Hassan, Karrar Mahdi, Zahraa K. Kadhim

“…The results of this study are novel in Karbala and help policymakers develop effective water management and resource allocation policies, promoting RWH as an alternative water supply in West Karbala and other water-scarce locations.…”
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CircWDR78 inhibits the development of colorectal cancer by regulating the miR-653-3p/RGS4 axis by Chu Hao, Yunju Pu, Jiunian Li, Zhi Zhong, Zhaohui Huang, Xue Wang

“…Mechanistically, we found that circWDR78 could sponge miR-653-3p and identified RGS4 as a novel target of miR-653-3p. Conclusion This discovery highlights the significance of circWDR78 as a potential regulatory axis of miR-653-3p/RGS4 in CRC progression.…”
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Customization of an efficient and cost-effective optical biosensor for trace cadmium detection in milk samples by Varsha S. Pawar, Shivaji D. Pawar, Harish Mudila, Arif D. Sheikh, Ajeet Kaushik, Anil Kumar

“…., atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS), inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)], often require expensive equipment, extensive sample preparation or specialized expertise. This novel research demonstrates how to customize an effective optical biosensor to detect low Cadmium (Cd) ion levels in milk samples. …”
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Validation of the Perceived hope scale in Arabic-speaking adults living in Gaza in the midst of war, destruction and death by Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Kamel Jebreen, Tasnim Swaitti, Mohammed Jebreen, Eqbal Radwan, Wafa Kammoun-Rebai, Mahmoud A. Abu Samra, Souheil Hallit

“…This paper aimed to provide novel insights into psychometric information on the psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the Perceived Hope Scale (PHS) in Palestinians living in Gaza who have endured several months of suffering since the war began in October 2023. …”
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The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of the American Palm Cixiid, Haplaxius crudus (Hemiptera: Cixiidae) by Lidia Komondy, Jose Huguet-Tapia, Marina S. Ascunce, Ericka E. Helmick, Erica M. Goss, Brian W. Bahder

“…These data provide a useful resource for developing novel primer sets that could aid in either phylogenetic studies or population genetic studies. …”
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Identification of the Highly Polymorphic Prion Protein Gene (<i>PRNP</i>) in Frogs <i>(Rana dybowskii</i>) by Chang-Su Han, Sae-Young Won, Sang-Hun Park, Yong-Chan Kim

“…To evaluate the impact of the SNPs on protein aggregation propensity and 3D structure, we utilized AMYCO and ColabFold. We identified 34 novel genetic polymorphisms including 6 non-synonymous SNPs in the frog <i>PRNP</i> gene. …”
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An ontology-based rare disease common data model harmonising international registries, FHIR, and Phenopackets by Adam S. L. Graefe, Miriam R. Hübner, Filip Rehburg, Steffen Sander, Sophie A. I. Klopfenstein, Samer Alkarkoukly, Ana Grönke, Annic Weyersberg, Daniel Danis, Jana Zschüntzsch, Elisabeth F. Nyoungui, Susanna Wiegand, Peter Kühnen, Peter N. Robinson, Oya Beyan, Sylvia Thun

“…This work aims to harmonise the Common Data Set by European Rare Disease Registry Infrastructure, Health Level 7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Base Resources, and the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health Phenopacket Schema into a novel rare disease common data model (RD-CDM), laying the foundation for developing international RD-CDMs aligned with these data standards. …”
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Small-molecule-induced ERBB4 activation to treat heart failure by Julie M. T. Cools, Bo K. Goovaerts, Eline Feyen, Siel Van den Bogaert, Yile Fu, Céline Civati, Jens Van fraeyenhove, Michiel R. L. Tubeeckx, Jasper Ott, Long Nguyen, Eike M. Wülfers, Benji Van Berlo, Antoine A. F. De Vries, Nele Vandersickel, Daniël A. Pijnappels, Dominique Audenaert, H. Llewelyn Roderick, Hans De Winter, Gilles W. De Keulenaer, Vincent F. M. Segers

“…This study shows that small-molecule ERBB4 activation is feasible and may lead to a novel class of drugs for treating heart failure.…”
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Circulating MicroRNAs in Elderly Type 2 Diabetic Patients by Giuseppina Catanzaro, Zein Mersini Besharat, Martina Chiacchiarini, Luana Abballe, Claudia Sabato, Alessandra Vacca, Paola Borgiani, Francesco Dotta, Manfredi Tesauro, Agnese Po, Elisabetta Ferretti

“…The circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in elderly patients are still being defined. To identify novel miRNA biomarker candidates for monitoring responses to sitagliptin in such patients, we prospectively studied 40 T2D patients (age > 65) with HbA1c levels of 7.5–9.0% on metformin. …”
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Barlow Twins deep neural network for advanced 1D drug–target interaction prediction by Maximilian G. Schuh, Davide Boldini, Annkathrin I. Bohne, Stephan A. Sieber

“…By reducing time and cost, machine learning and deep learning can accelerate this laborious discovery process. In a novel approach, BarlowDTI, we utilise the powerful Barlow Twins architecture for feature-extraction while considering the structure of the target protein. …”
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Electroanalytical Performance of a Carbon Paste Electrode Modified by Coffee Husks for the Quantification of Acetaminophen in Quality Control of Commercialized Pharmaceutical Table... by Serge Foukmeniok Mbokou, Maxime Pontié, Jean-Philippe Bouchara, Francis Merlin Melataguia Tchieno, Evangeline Njanja, Assad Mogni, Pierre Yves Pontalier, Ignas Kenfack Tonle

“…Finally, the proposed CH-CPE sensor was successfully used to determine the amount of APAP in commercialized tablets (Doliprane® 500 and Doliprane 1000), with a recovery rate ranging from 98% to 103%. This novel sensor opens the way for the development of low-cost and reliable devices for the electroanalysis of pharmaceutical formulations in developing countries.…”
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Empirical analysis of control models for different converter topologies from a statistical perspective by Hole Shreyas Rajendra

“…This text further proposes evaluation of a novel Converter Control Rank Metric (CCRM) that combines these metrics, and assists in identification of converter control models that showcase high conversion efficiency with low delay, low complexity, high scalability, and low deployment costs. …”
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The clinical journey of belantamab mafodotin in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: lessons in drug development by Pralay Mukhopadhyay, Hesham A. Abdullah, Joanna B. Opalinska, Prani Paka, Eric Richards, Katja Weisel, Suzanne Trudel, Maria-Victoria Mateos, Meletios Athanasios Dimopoulos, Sagar Lonial

“…Abstract Patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) have a poor prognosis and a need remains for novel effective therapies. Belantamab mafodotin, an anti–B-cell maturation antigen antibody-drug conjugate, was granted accelerated/conditional approval for patients with RRMM who have received at least 4 prior lines of therapy, based on response rates observed in DREAMM-1/DREAMM-2. …”
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Coverage Probability and Area Spectral Efficiency of Full Duplex Communication in C-V2X Network With Dual Connectivity by Adeel Ahmad, Muhammad Nadeem Sial, Junaid Ahmed, Sadiq Ullah

“…This paper presents a novel method for using full duplex (FD) communication across shared channels in cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) networks. …”
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How do electronic risk assessment tools affect the communication and understanding of diagnostic uncertainty in the primary care consultation? A systematic review and thematic synt... by Sarah Gerard Dean, Joshua Feyi-Waboso, Mark Tarrant, Raff Calitri, Elizabeth Shephard, Alex Burns, Brian Donnelly

“…Analytical themes were developed to describe separate aspects of the clinical consultation where risk and uncertainty are both central and altered via the use of an eRAT: ‘Novel risk’, ‘Risk refinement’, ‘Autonomy’, ‘Communication’, ‘Fear’ and ‘Mistrust’.Conclusion eRATs may improve the understanding and communication of risk in the primary care consultation. …”
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Gelling, textural, and sensory properties of grass jelly formulated with different starches by Shiyun Zhou, Maninder Meenu, Baojun Xu

“…As the grass jellies formulated with pea starch, corn starch, and canna starch exhibit improved quality parameters, more studies need to be conducted to further explore the optimal proportion of these starches and herbal extracts as well as their impact on gelation for developing novel grass jellies. In addition, the viscoelastic properties of formulated grass jelly samples also need to be explored to understand addition properties. …”
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