A graphene-based photo-electro-thermal metamaterial for soft fixtures with superior grasping performance by Bowen Yang, Xuanchen Dong, Wenhao Lv, Wenzhuo Liu, Mengying Lu, Zhe Liu, Tonghui Lu, Xianglin Li, Song Lv

“…This metamaterial enables soft fixtures with superior gripping capabilities and low energy consumption, handling up to eight times the object mass of traditional designs. This work highlights advances in multi-stimulus metamaterials, offering significant implications for the development of high-performance soft actuators.…”
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Arouse-Net: Enhancing Glioblastoma Segmentation in Multi-Parametric MRI with a Custom 3D Convolutional Neural Network and Attention Mechanism by Haiyang Li, Xiaozhi Qi, Ying Hu, Jianwei Zhang

“…The model’s performance is benchmarked against the state-of-the-art BRATS test dataset, demonstrating superior results with an over eight times faster processing speed. The integration of multi-modal MRI data and the novel evaluation protocol developed for this study offer a robust framework for medical image segmentation, particularly useful for clinical scenarios where annotated datasets are limited. …”
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Characterization and comparative analysis of volatile organic compounds in four aromatic wild strawberry species using HS-SPME-GC-MS by Linlin Xu, Wan Liu, Zhiliang Pan, Fuhua Pang, Yongqi Zhang, Jiahui Liang, Qinglian Wang, Jing Wang, Mizhen Zhao, Yushan Qiao, Huazhao Yuan

“…Significant interspecies differences were found, with Fragaria mandshurica and F. nilgerrensis showing several times higher VOC levels than F. vesca and F. viridis, primarily due to high lactone content (up to 79.71 % of total VOCs). …”
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The impact of gunshot injuries on the shoulder and proximity to the carotid artery by Hossein Kamyab, Nayereh Bahrami, Roohangiz Shirvani, Mahla Qomi

“…Managing such injuries required a coordinated approach involving multiple specialties and timely surgical intervention to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Discussion: This case highlights the challenges of managing severe gunshot injuries, emphasizing the need for multi-disciplinary care and prompt intervention. …”
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A case of Saturday night retinopathy following postoperative orbital compression bandaging: Diagnosis and evaluation using multimodal imaging by Rong Luan, Jinzhi Zhao, Zeying Liu, Limin Zhu, Lingyao Kong, Xiaorong Li, Tingting Lin

“…This case underscores the critical role of multimodal imaging in identifying ischemic changes and guiding timely treatment. It also highlights the risk of ischemic complications from postoperative bandaging. …”
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High temperature corrosion of commercial FeCrAl alloys (Kanthal AF) in nitrogen gas by Veskovič-Bukudura S., Kovač J., Karpe B., Umek P., Nagode A., Cerc-Korošec R., Bizjak M.

“…Isothermal and thermo-cyclic tests with varying total exposure times, heating rates, and annealing temperatures were performed. …”
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Update on the Management of Parkinson’s Disease for General Neurologists by Zvezdan Pirtošek, Ovidiu Bajenaru, Norbert Kovács, Ivan Milanov, Maja Relja, Matej Skorvanek

“…Some tips are provided for efficient communication with the members of a healthcare team specialized in movement disorders, in order to find support at any stage of the disease in a given patient, and especially for a well-timed decision on referral.…”
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A modern scientific perspective on the flavor and functional properties of diverse teas in traditional cuisine “tea-flavored fish”: From macroscopic quality to microscopic variatio... by Wenxia Wang, Kun Liu, Chunlong Liu, Bei Yang, Hao Dong, Wenzhen Liao, Xingfen Yang, Qi He

“…The historical appreciation of tea dates back to ancient times, while technological limitations have long hindered in-depth exploration of its flavor complexity and functional attributes. …”
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Embodied neuromorphic synergy for lighting-robust machine vision to see in extreme bright by Shijie Lin, Guangze Zheng, Ziwei Wang, Ruihua Han, Wanli Xing, Zeqing Zhang, Yifan Peng, Jia Pan

“…Our experimental results demonstrate the remarkable efficiency, low latency, superior generalization capability, and bio-inspired nature of the NEC in delivering timely and robust neuromorphic synergy for lighting-robust machine vision across a wide range of real-world applications. …”
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Influence of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Mechanical Response of Levee Pavement by Shuan Guo, Zheng Lu, Guokun Liu, Baoli Zhuang, Yongfeng Fan, Zuen Zheng

“…The results show that the number of freeze-thaw cycles has the most significant impact on the mechanical response of pavement, the stress and strain of the structural layers vary in different ranges, and the pavement deflection increases by 5 times after 7 freeze-thaw cycles. However, the initial dry density and initial moisture content of the soil have little influence on the pavement structure, and the temperature range will exert an influence when it exceeds a certain threshold.…”
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Compaction Work and Defect on the Strength of Soil-Rock Mixture Subgrade by Xin Yan, Wei Zhan, Zhi Hu, Yiqiang Yu, Danqiang Xiao

“…The test results showed that (1) when the soil-rock mixture was graded, P = 78, the moisture content was 14%, and the engineering characteristics were optimal; (2) there was a positive correlation between compaction times and resilient modulus, and the stress transferred from the subgrade to soil was linearly distributed under the good condition of compactness; and (3) the existence of loose body not only reduces the modulus of resilience but also affects the stress transfer; the larger the loose body, the lower the resilient modulus and the greater the stress transfer.…”
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Observational Diagnostics: The Building Block of AI-Powered Visual Aid for Dental Practitioners by Ruchika Raj, Ravikumar Rajappa, Vijayalakshmi Murthy, Mahyar Osanlouy, Daniel Lawrence, Mahen Ganhewa, Nicola Cirillo

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant traction in medical image analysis, including dentistry, aiding clinicians in making timely and accurate diagnoses. Radiographs, such as orthopantomograms (OPGs) and intraoral radiographs, along with clinical photographs, are the primary imaging modalities employed for AI-powered analysis in the dental field. …”
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PAGR: Accelerating Global Routing for VLSI Design Flow by Roman A. Solovyev, Ilya A. Mkrtchan, Dmitry V. Telpukhov, Ilya I. Shafeev, Aleksandr Y. Romanov, Yevgeniy V. Stolbikov, Alexander L. Stempkovsky

“…This method slightly decreases result quality but finds solutions 2–10 times faster. We also detail our methods for parallel calculations and computing graph edge weights. …”
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The Potential Role of Korean Mistletoe Extract as an Anti-Inflammatory Supplementation by Soo-Min Ha, Ji-Hyeon Kim, Jong-Won Kim, Do-Yeon Kim, Min-Seong Ha

“…CON group) consuming 110 mL KME/dose (2 times a day over 8 weeks). Blood samples were collected for measurement of serum cytokine levels at baseline, immediately after exercise, and following 30 minutes of recovery. …”
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Does Melanoma Begin in a Melanocyte Stem Cell? by James D. Hoerter, Patrick Bradley, Alexandria Casillas, Danielle Chambers, Brandon Weiswasser, Lauren Clements, Sarah Gilbert, Albert Jiao

“…Zebrafish have a robust regenerative capability, permitting the study of how MSCs are regulated and recruited at specific times and places to generate the pigment pattern following fin amputation or melanocyte ablation. …”
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Introducing a Novel Clustering Method for Distribution Networks to Enhance Network Performance and Ensure Load Supply in the Event of Contingencies: A Fuzzy Function-Based Approa... by Mohamad Reza Mohamadi, Mohammad Sadegh Ghazizadeh, Mohamad Abedini

“…To improve the resiliency of the distribution system during normal and emergency conditions, approaches for planning and operating are required so that the network can supply more loads during normal and emergency times. Thus, with the cellular approach in network planning, according to the production and consumption, the cellularization of the network to supply more loads can be considered. …”
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Machine Learning-Driven Optimization for Solution Space Reduction in the Quadratic Multiple Knapsack Problem by Diego Yanez-Oyarce, Carlos Contreras-Bolton, Fredy Troncoso-Espinosa, Carlos Rey

“…Finally, we conduct comparison experiments, demonstrating that using a ML model is highly beneficial for reducing computing times and achieving rapid convergence.…”
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Symbolization and domesticity in the Andean home: A phenomenological approach to dwelling in Coporaque, Peru by Gonzalo Ríos-Vizcarra, Luis Enrique Calatayud-Rosado, Aleixandre Brian Duche-Pérez

“…To achieve this objective, we focused on the Peruvian Andes, specifically on Coporaque, an Indigenous village founded in the 16th century during colonial times. In this locality, qualitative research was carried out using the phenomenological approach, prioritizing the lived experience of the native inhabitants in their daily “life world” through in-depth interviews and direct observations. …”
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Thermoelectric porous laser-induced graphene-based strain-temperature decoupling and self-powered sensing by Li Yang, Xue Chen, Ankan Dutta, Hui Zhang, Zihan Wang, Mingyang Xin, Shuaijie Du, Guizhi Xu, Huanyu Cheng

“…The design of the nanocomposites also explores the synergistic effect between the porous graphene and thermoelectric components to greatly enhance the Seebeck coefficient by almost four times (from 9.703 to 37.33 μV/°C). Combined with the stretchability of 45%, the self-powered sensor platform allows for early fire detection in remote settings and accurate and decoupled monitoring of temperature and strain during the wound healing process in situ. …”
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The Effectiveness of Exercise Interventions for the Management of Frailty: A Systematic Review by Olga Theou, Liza Stathokostas, Kaitlyn P. Roland, Jennifer M. Jakobi, Christopher Patterson, Anthony A. Vandervoort, Gareth R. Jones

“…However, multicomponent training interventions, of long duration (≥5 months), performed three times per week, for 30–45 minutes per session, generally had superior outcomes than other exercise programs. …”
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