The influence of Sm2O3 dopant on structure, morphology and transport critical current density of MgB2 wires investigated by using the transmission electron microscope by Daniel Gajda, Michał Babij, Andrzej Zaleski, Doğan Avci, Fırat Karaboga, Hakan Yetis, Ibrahim Belenli, Dariusz Zasada, Damian Szymański, Małgorzata Małecka, Wojciech Gil, Tomasz Czujko

“…On the other hand, long heating time and high initial density slow down the creation of MgB2 phase when the Mg is in the solid state.…”
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Effects of COVID-19 on pea farmers, a case study in the department of Nariño, Colombia by Housseman Steven Ramos-Zambrano, Marcela Elizabeth Riascos-Delgado, Jeisson Rodríguez-Valenzuela, Alcira María Delgado-Sánchez, Álvaro Mauricio Cadena-Pastrana

“…The results revealed that participants maintained constant levels of happiness and confidence across the two-time periods. However, in the period subsequent to the pandemic, higher levels of anger and sadness were reported, attributed to effects of the pandemic itself and the inherent challenges associated with pea cultivation. …”
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Transmission of Genetic Variation from the Adult Generation to Naturally Established Seedlings of Fagus orientalis in the Hyrcanian Forest by Hamed Yousefzadeh, Malek Nasiri, Narjes Amirchakhmaghi, Seyedeh Alemeh Sabbagh, Łukasz Walas, Gregor Kozlowski

“…It is one of the most economically important tree species in this natural distribution range and has been exploited for a long time in the Hyrcanian forest. This study compared genetic variation between adult individuals and recent cohorts of 1–3-year-old seedlings using 14 SSR primers in four pure stands of F. orientalis with over 90% canopy cover. …”
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Metabolomic profiles of preterm small-for-gestational age infants by Koh Okuda, Nobuhiko Nagano, Kimitaka Nakazaki, Kengo Matsuda, Wataru Tokunaga, Kazumasa Fuwa, Ryoji Aoki, Aya Okahashi, Ichiro Morioka

“…Metabolomic analyses were performed using capillary electrophoresis time-of-flight mass spectrometry. The median GA at birth was not significantly different between the two groups [SGA, 32 (26–36) weeks; non-SGA, 32 (25–35) weeks; p = 0.661)]. …”
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GNSS reflectometry from low-cost sensors for continuous in situ contemporaneous glacier mass balance and flux divergence by Albin Wells, David Rounce, Louis Sass, Caitlyn Florentine, Adam Garbo, Emily Baker, Christopher McNeil

“…In this study, we evaluate three approaches for direct, continuous measurements of the climatic mass balance, flux divergence and elevation change at a site on Gulkana Glacier in Alaska using low-cost global navigation satellite system (GNSS) sensors, GNSS interferometric reflectometry (GNSS-IR), banded ablation stakes with time-lapse cameras and combinations thereof. Cumulative climatic mass balance over the season was 4.85 m and the three approaches were within 0.08 m through early July before the snowpack melted, and within 0.28 m through mid-August. …”
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A novel data augmentation tool for enhancing machine learning classification: A new application of the higher order dynamic mode decomposition for improved cardiac disease identifi... by Nourelhouda Groun, María Villalba-Orero, Lucía Casado-Martín, Enrique Lara-Pezzi, Eusebio Valero, Jesús Garicano-Mena, Soledad Le Clainche

“…In a way, the database dimension was augmented, hence HODMD has been used, for the first time to the authors knowledge, for data augmentation in the machine learning framework. …”
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Soybean cultivars under the foliar application of a compounded biofertilizer in different plant phenological stages and doses by Fernando Simoni Bacilieri, Roberta Camargos de Oliveira, Ludyellen Cristina Medeiros Santos, Mara Lúcia Martins Magela, Regina Maria Quintão Lana, Ernane Miranda Lemes

“…However, it is still necessary to consider the interactions of the BF with the crop genetics chosen for the region of cultivation and the best dose and time of application.…”
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The Prediction of Day‐to‐Day Occurrence of Low Latitude Ionospheric Strong Scintillation Using Gradient Boosting Algorithm by Xiukuan Zhao, Guozhu Li, Haiyong Xie, Lianhuan Hu, Wenjie Sun, Sipeng Yang, Yi Li, Baiqi Ning, Hisao Takahashi

“…Using the long‐term ground‐based GNSS receiver and ionosonde data collected in the Brazilian longitude sector during 2012–2020, an ionospheric strong scintillation prediction model based on the gradient boosting algorithms extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), light gradient boosting machine (LightGBM), and CatBoost is created and tested. It is for the first time that the XGBoost, LightGBM, and CatBoost are utilized to predict the day‐to‐day occurrence of regional ionospheric scintillation during post‐sunset hours. …”
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Tailor-Made, Linear, and “Comb-Like” Polyester-Based Copolymers: Synthesis, Characterization, and Thermal Behavior of Potential 3D-Printing/Electrospinning Candidates by Franco L. Redondo, Mario D. Ninago, Augusto G. O. de Freitas, Cristiano Giacomelli, Andrés E. Ciolino, Marcelo A. Villar

“…For both sets of copolymers, the decrease in the resulting melting temperatures and the increase in the half-life crystallization time values might be useful processing parameters, particularly if these copolymers are planned for using as an alternative source of 3D printing or electrospinning materials.…”
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Diverged Populations Admixture Bolsters Genetic Diversity of a New Island Dibbler (Parantechinus apicalis) Population, but Does Not Prevent Subsequent Loss of Genetic Variation by Rujiporn Thavornkanlapachai, Harriet R. Mills, Kym Ottewell, Cathy Lambert, J. Anthony Friend, Daniel J. White, Zahra Aisya, W. Jason Kennington

“…Nevertheless, genetic contributions in the translocated population became equal over time with no parental purebreds, suggesting an extreme excess of hybrids across multiple years. …”
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Diagnostic methods employing kidney biomarkers clinching biosensors as promising tools by Neelam Yadav, Jagriti Narang, Anil Kumar Chhillar, Jogender Singh Rana, Mohd Usman Mohd Siddique, El-Refaie Kenawy, Saad Alkahtani, Mohd Neyaz Ahsan, Amit Kumar Nayak, Md Saquib Hasnain

“…Hence, these are expensive and time-consuming. Since the past few decades, a number of biosensors, like electrochemical, optical, immunosensors, potentiometric, colorimetric, etc., have been used to overcome the drawbacks of conventional and modern techniques. …”
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Enhancing the quality indicators and shelf-life of cantonese mooncakes by employing different flour complex ratios formulating crusts to minimize oil penetration by Li-Ya Tseng, Ping-Hsiu Huang, Jhih-Ying Ciou, Yu-Wei Chen, Yeu-Ching Shi, Chia-Lung Wang, Chih-Yao Hou, Ming-Kuei Shih

“…Crystalline analysis and sensory evaluations further supported that the selected flour combinations maintained textural stability over time. This research suggests that modified flour formulations, such as M7L3 and M5L5, enhance Cantonese mooncake durability and sensory appeal, providing a viable approach for improving shelf-life and quality in similar bakery products. …”
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Recurrent Falls in People with Parkinson’s Disease without Cognitive Impairment: Focusing on Modifiable Risk Factors by Lorena R. S. Almeida, Guilherme T. Valença, Nádja N. Negreiros, Elen B. Pinto, Jamary Oliveira-Filho

“…We evaluated 171 patients, collecting demographic and clinical data, including standardized assessments with the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), activities of daily living (ADL) and motor sections, modified Hoehn and Yahr Scale, Schwab and England, eight-item Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire, Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale, Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I), Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, Functional Reach, and Timed Up and Go. ROC curves were constructed to determine the cutoff scores for all measures. …”
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Prospective evaluation through questionnaires of the emotional status of cancer patients in the waiting rooms of a department of oncology by Roberta Resega, Sheila Piva, Annalisa Bramati, Christian Lurati, Nicla La Verde, Marco Riva, Marina Chiara Garassino, Anna Moretti, Claudio Mencacci, Valter Torri, Gabriella Farina, Maria Chiara Dazzani

“…By differentiating patients according to the setting, patients in the Day Hospital answered that they will face chemotherapy, thinking that it will be useful to defeat the disease (56%), and patients in Consultation Rooms answered that time in the waiting rooms goes more slowly (65%). …”
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Novel full-thickness biomimetic corneal model for studying pathogenesis and treatment of diabetic keratopathy by Zekai Cui, Xiaoxue Li, Yiwen Ou, Xihao Sun, Jianing Gu, Chengcheng Ding, Zhexiong Yu, Yonglong Guo, Yuqin Liang, Shengru Mao, Jacey Hongjie Ma, Hon Fai Chan, Shibo Tang, Jiansu Chen

“…This study developed a novel biomimetic full-thickness corneal model for the first time, incorporating corneal epithelial cells, stromal cells, endothelial cells, and nerves to simulate DK conditions in vitro. …”
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Management of Oro-Antral Communication: A Systemic Review of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies by Gianna Dipalma, Angelo Michele Inchingolo, Irma Trilli, Laura Ferrante, Angela Di Noia, Elisabetta de Ruvo, Francesco Inchingolo, Antonio Mancini, Stefan Cocis, Andrea Palermo, Alessio Danilo Inchingolo

“…Multidisciplinary collaboration, along with timely surgical intervention and adherence to medical therapies, is essential for successful management. …”
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Integrative analysis of miRNA expression data reveals a minimal signature for tumour cells classification by Sabrina Napoletano, David Dannhauser, Paolo Antonio Netti, Filippo Causa

“…Our results demonstrate a highly significant differentiation of cancer types, achieving 100 % classification accuracy with minimal training time using a streamlined miRNA signature. Validation of the miRNA profile confirms that each of the three identified miRNAs regulates distinct biological pathways with minimal overlap. …”
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Tuberculous Otitis Media: A Mysterious Ailment by Saravana Selvan Velmurugan, Vivek Mariappan, Mohamed Siddique Samsudeen, Suresh Kumar Narayanan, Rhea Mathai, Tany James Maria

“…This case series aims to highlight the clinical presentation, effective diagnostic modalities and treatment of tuberculous otitis media and stresses the importance of awareness among otorhinolaryngologists regarding TOM and its timely management. …”
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Adrenalectomy improves MSG-induced obesity in rats by increasing UCP-1 levels in interscapular brown adipose tissue by Willian Nascimento de Souza Rodrigues, Ananda Malta, Naiara Cristina Lucredi, Patrícia Cristina Lisboa, Rosiane Aparecida Miranda, Rodrigo Vargas, Camila Benan Zara, Maria Natália Chimirri Peres, Nilton Rodrigues Teixeira Junior, Jurandir Fernando Comar, Paulo Cezar de Freitas Mathias, Rosana Torrezan

“…The subjects were 109 and 110 days-old at the time of the experiment. The assessment included murinometric and biochemical parameters, an intravenous glucose tolerance test (IVGTT), sympathetic nerve activity in interscapular brown adipose tissue (iBAT), and protein content of β3-adrenergic receptor (β3-ADR) and uncoupling protein 1 (UCP-1). …”
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Effectiveness of the Facility for Elderly Surveillance System (FESSy) in Two Public Health Center Jurisdictions in Japan: Prospective Observational Study by Junko Kurita, Motomi Hori, Sumiyo Yamaguchi, Aiko Ogiwara, Yurina Saito, Minako Sugiyama, Asami Sunadori, Tomoko Hayashi, Akane Hara, Yukari Kawana, Youichi Itoi, Tamie Sugawara, Yoshiyuki Sugishita, Fujiko Irie, Naomi Sakurai

“… Abstract BackgroundResidents of facilities for older people are vulnerable to COVID-19 outbreaks. Nevertheless, timely recognition of outbreaks at facilities for older people at public health centers has been impossible in Japan since May 8, 2023, when the Japanese government discontinued aggressive countermeasures against COVID-19 because of the waning severity of the dominant Omicron strain. …”
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