Fluorescence molecular imaging-guided photodynamic therapy for early breast cancer in the prone position: Feasibility evaluation with Monte Carlo simulations by Yugo Minegishi, Yasutomo Nomura

“…Methods: The feasibility of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment using our proposed method is evaluated through Monte Carlo simulations of exact light transport through a realistic breast model in the prone position. …”
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Study on early inflorescence development in bread wheat (T. aestivum L.) lines with non-standard SCR-morphotype by O. B. Dobrovolskaya, A. A. Krasnikov, K. I. Popova, P. Martinek, N. Watanabe

“…The SCR-lines characterized using light and scanning electron microscopy represent an important genetic resource for further study of the molecular-genetic mechanisms determining plant architecture. …”
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Detection of Urinary Tract Pathology in Some Schistosoma haematobium Infected Nigerian Adults by O. S. Onile, H. O. Awobode, V. S. Oladele, A. M. Agunloye, C. I. Anumudu

“…The intensity of infections was mostly light (55) (21.8%) compared to heavy (10) (3.9%) with the mean intensity of 16.7 eggs/10 mL urine. …”
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Explosive Pleuritis by Jasdeep K Sharma, Thomas J Marrie

“…The pleural fluid cultures demonstrated light growth of coagulase-negative staphylococcus and viridans streptococcus, and very light growth of Candida albicans. …”
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Significance of Broken μ−τ Symmetry in Correlating δCP, θ13, Lightest Neutrino Mass, and Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay 0νββ by Gayatri Ghosh

“…Leptonic CP violating phase δCP in the light neutrino sector and leptogenesis via present matter-antimatter asymmetry of the Universe entails each other. …”
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Electromagnetic Functions Modulation of Recycled By-Products by Heterodimensional Structure by Ze Nan, Wei Wei, Zhenhua Lin, Ruimei Yuan, Miao Zhang, Jincheng Zhang, Jianyong Ouyang, Jingjing Chang, Hejun Li, Yue Hao

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Multidisciplinary and Nonpharmacological Management of Pain in Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) by Elżbieta Kubala, Danuta Lietz–Kijak, Paulina Strzelecka, Aneta Wieczorek, Piotr Skomro, Helena Gronwald

“…Treatment using ELF-MF and ELF-MF in combination with LED light in the course of TMD brings about a significant improvement in the subjective pain experience expressed in VAS pain scores. …”
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Quantum photonics sensing in biosystems by Ekaterina Moreva, Valeria Cimini, Ilaria Gianani, Ettore Bernardi, Paolo Traina, Ivo P. Degiovanni, Marco Barbieri

“…This perspective reviews two leading quantum sensing platforms and their advancements toward biological applications: quantum light sources and color centers in diamonds. Quantum light, including squeezed states and N00N states, allows enhanced phase measurements by surpassing the classical shot noise limits. …”
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The Detection of Pest Contaminants in Chocolate Using Visible-Near-Infrared Single-Pixel Imaging Technology by Hidemasa Taketoshi, Tetsuya Inagaki, Satoru Tsuchikawa, Te Ma

“…The advantages of Vis-NIR light include its ability to analyze samples non-destructively and measure multiple components simultaneously and quickly, while SPI is robust against dark noise, high scattering, and high equipment costs. …”
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Identification of Risk Factors Affecting PPP Waste-to-Energy Incineration Projects in China: A Multiple Case Study by Yong Liu, Chenjunyan Sun, Bo Xia, Sai Liu, Martin Skitmore

“…The results of the study provide a solid foundation for the future risk analysis, risk allocation, and risk response of PPP WTE incineration projects, and shed light on performance improvement of the PPP WTE incineration projects as well as the development of the PPP WTE industry in China.…”
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In-Process Quality Inspection of Rolling Element Bearings Based on the Measurement of Microelastic Deformation of Outer Ring by Kuosheng Jiang, Lianghe Li, Liubang Han, Shuai Gou

“…A testing machine with low shaft speed and light radial load condition is generally used to test the dynamic quality of bearings, which avoids creating any potential damages to testing bearings. …”
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Effect of Ca Concentration on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of As-Cast and As-Extruded Quasicrystal-Strengthened Mg-7.2Zn-2.4Gd Alloy by Jianchun Sun, Yilong Ma, Hongwei Miao, Kejian Li, Chunhong Li, Hua Huang

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Evaluation of Mechanochemically Prepared CePO₄∙H₂O Nanoparticles as UV Filter for Photoprotective Formulations by Stanislav Kurajica, Filip Brleković, Sabina Keser, Goran Dražić, Katarina Mužina, Vanesa Mihajlović

“…According to UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy results, rhabdophane nanoparticles show transparency to visible light and high absorption in the UV region, with a direct bandgap of 3.1 eV. …”
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Effect of N,C-ITO on Composite N,C-Ti/N,C-ITO/ITO Electrode Used for Photoelectrochemical Degradation of Aqueous Pollutant with Simultaneous Hydrogen Production by Kee-Rong Wu, Chung-Hsuang Hung, Chung-Wei Yeh, Chien-Chung Wang, Jiing-Kae Wu

“…The structural properties of the composite Ti/TO electrode that determined by X-ray diffraction and Raman scattering, show primarily the crystallized anatase TiO2 phase and distinct diffraction patterns of polycrystalline In2O3 phase. Under solar light illumination, the composite Ti/TO electrode yields simultaneously a hydrogen production rate of 12.0 μmol cm−2 h−1 and degradation rate constant of  cm−2 h−1 in organic pollutant. …”
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Relationship between sleep quality, sleep duration, heart rate, and step counts in young adults by Alanur Kara, Halime Arıkan

“…Awake time and light sleep also showed a strong correlation (r = 0.585). …”
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Dyes by H4SiW6Mo6O40/SiO2 Sensitized by H2O2 by Li Yu, Yongkui Huang, Yun Yang, Yulin Xu, Guohong Wang, Shuijin Yang

“…H4SiW6Mo6O40/SiO2 was sensitized by H2O2 solution that significantly improved its catalytic activity under simulated natural light. Degradation of basic fuchsin was used as a probe reaction to explore the influencing factors on the photodegradation reaction. …”
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Curcuma longa L. Extract and Photodynamic Therapy are Effective against Candida spp. and Do Not Show Toxicity In Vivo by Vanessa Marques Meccatti, Larissa de Souza Moura, Juliana Guerra Pinto, Juliana Ferreira-Strixino, Amjad Abu Hasna, Lívia Mara Alves Figueiredo-Godoi, Juliana Campos Junqueira, Maria Cristina Marcucci, Lucas de Paula Ramos, Claudio Antonio Talge Carvalho, Cesar Rogério Pucci, Luciane Dias de Oliveira

“…In order to confirm the light absorption capacity of the C. longa extract, its phototransformation potential was evaluated. …”
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Design of An Automobile Engine Stand. by Turyasingura, Cosmas

“…This report outlines the design of a light-duty engine overhaul stand aimed at enhancing maintenance practices for light-duty engines by offering a specialized platform for efficient overhauls. …”
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Changes in photoperiod during the dry period impact colostrum production in Holstein and Jersey cows by K.J. Alward, A.J. Duncan, A.D. Ealy, G.E. Dahl, C.S. Petersson-Wolfe, R.R. Cockrum

“…ABSTRACT: Multiparous Holstein cows exposed to short-day photoperiod (SDPP) of 8 h of light per day during their dry period produced up to 3.2 kg more milk per day compared with cows exposed to long-day photoperiod (LDPP) of 16 h of light per day; it is unknown if a similar response would be observed for Jersey cow milk production. …”
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The effect of blue-blocking intraocular lenses on circadian biological rhythm: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (CLOCK-IOL colour study) by Taiji Hasegawa, Kenji Obayashi, Kimie Miyata, Tetsuo Ueda, Norio Kurumatani, Keigo Saeki, Nahoko Ogata, Hiroki Tsujinaka, Mariko Yamashita, Tomo Nishi, Nobuhiro Tone, Naonori Masuda, Yutarou Mizusawa, Masahiro Okamoto, Shinji Maruoka, Masashi Kojima, Toyoaki Matsuura

“…Introduction Blue light information plays an important role in synchronising internal biological rhythm within the external environment. …”
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