Expression of CD24 in Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Is Regulated by TGFβ3 and Induces a Myofibroblast-Like Genotype by Luisa Marilena Schäck, Manuela Buettner, Alexander Wirth, Claudia Neunaber, Christian Krettek, Andrea Hoffmann, Sandra Noack

“…We demonstrate that CD24 is an important modulator in transforming growth factor beta 3 (TGFβ3) signaling with a reciprocal regulatory relationship between these two proteins.…”
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Cross-Technology Interference-Aware Rate Adaptation in Time-Triggered Wireless Local Area Networks by Hanjin Kim, Young-Jin Kim, Won-Tae Kim

“…Leveraging short-time Fourier transform, the identification model captures the time–frequency–power characteristics of CTI signals, enabling the estimation of the average power of various heterogeneous wireless technologies employed by interfering devices. …”
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Formalin Fixation as Tissue Preprocessing for Multimodal Optical Spectroscopy Using the Example of Human Brain Tumour Cross Sections by Mona Stefanakis, Anita Lorenz, Jörg W. Bartsch, Miriam C. Bassler, Alexandra Wagner, Marc Brecht, Axel Pagenstecher, Jens Schittenhelm, Barbara Boldrini, Sabrina Hakelberg, Susan Noell, Christopher Nimsky, Marcos Tatagiba, Rainer Ritz, Karsten Rebner, Edwin Ostertag

“…Nonfixed and formalin-fixed cross sections of different common human brain tumours were subjected to analysis of chemical variations using ultraviolet and Fourier-transform infrared microspectroscopy. Morphological changes were assessed by elastic light scattering microspectroscopy in the visible wavelength range. …”
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Classification of Epileptic Seizures by Simple Machine Learning Techniques: Application to Animals’ Electroencephalography Signals by Illia Pidvalnyi, Anna Kostenko, Oleksandr Sudakov, Dmytro Isaev, Oleksandr Maximyuk, Oleg Krishtal, Olena Iegorova, Ievgen Kabin, Zoya Dyka, Steffen Ortmann, Peter Langendorfer

“…Hjorth’s parameters and Daubechies discrete wavelet transform coefficients were found to be the most informative features of EEG data. …”
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A high-valence bismuth(V) nanoplatform triggers cancer cell death and anti-tumor immune responses with exogenous excitation-free endogenous H2O2- and O2-independent ROS generation by Yizhang Tang, Xujiang Yu, Liangrui He, Meng Tang, Wenji Yue, Ruitong Chen, Jie Zhao, Qi Pan, Wanwan Li

“…Upon exposure to the tumor microenvironment, NaBiVO3-PEG undergoes continuous H+-accelerated hydrolysis with •OH and 1O2 generation through electron transfer-mediated BiV-to-BiIII conversion and lattice oxygen transformation. The simultaneous release of sodium counterions after endocytosis triggers caspase-1-mediated pyroptosis. …”
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Effect of Anaerobic Fermentation on the Aroma Characteristics of Yunnan Arabica Coffee by Chong LU, Xinxin YU, Faguang HU, Xingfei FU, Yuhong ZHAO, Wenjiang DONG

“…In this study, Yunnan Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) was used as raw material, with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and electronic nose employed as primary techniques to analyze the transformation of volatile flavor compounds during anaerobic fermentation, followed by the application of multivariate statistical methods to elucidate the evolving patterns of aroma characteristics. …”
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The Time Machine: Future Scenario Generation Through Generative AI Tools by Jan Ferrer i Picó, Michelle Catta-Preta, Alex Trejo Omeñaca, Marc Vidal, Josep Maria Monguet i Fierro

“…In conclusion, large language models (LLMs) of GAI, with suitable prompt engineering and architecture, have the potential to generate useful future scenarios for organisations, transforming future intelligence into a more accessible and operational resource. …”
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An Axial-Oriented Dual-Layer Indexing Structure for Tunnel Point Clouds by Hongyang Zhang, Qigui Yang, Quan Liu, Yinlong Jin, Gang Ma, Xin Meng

“…In implementation, we introduce a merge-based octree generation strategy for ultra-large-scale datasets, and a rapid Hough transform-based algorithm for tunnel boundaries and axes extraction. …”
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Line List for the A2Π−X2Σ+ and the B2Σ+−X2Σ+ Band Systems of CaF by Léo Lavy, Peter F Bernath, Adam Pastorek

“…In this work, we present an analysis of the visible spectrum of CaF obtained with a Fourier transform spectrometer. CaF A ^2 Π− X ^2 Σ ^+ and B ^2 Σ ^+ − X ^2 Σ ^+ band systems were excited with a hollow cathode discharge. …”
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Unlocking precision medicine: clinical applications of integrating health records, genetics, and immunology through artificial intelligence by Yi-Ming Chen, Tzu-Hung Hsiao, Ching-Heng Lin, Yang C. Fann

“…Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in precision medicine, revolutionizing the integration and analysis of health records, genetics, and immunology data. …”
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Milling parameter optimization for the refinement of NiO/Al mixtures and the synthesis of Ni/Al2O3 nanocomposites by Berramdan N E.H., Boutefnouchet H., Zidani M., Yamanoglu R., Curfs C.

“…Furthermore, we used differential scanning calorimetry diagrams to analyze the effects of milling on the temperatures of phase transformation and/or reduction reactions. The tribological performance of the developed nickel metal matrix composite was investigated using a ball-on-disc tribometer under various loading conditions. …”
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Studies on Characterization, Optical Absorption, and Photoluminescence of Yttrium Doped ZnS Nanoparticles by Ranganaik Viswanath, Halehatty Seethya Bhojya Naik, Yashavanth Kumar Gubbihally Somalanaik, Prashanth Kumar Parlesed Neelanjeneallu, Khandugadahalli Nagarajappa Harish, Mustur Channabasappa Prabhakara

“…X-ray diffraction (XRD), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FTIR), thermogravimetric-differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC), and UV-visible and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy were employed to characterize the as-synthesized ZnS and ZnS:Y nanoparticles, respectively. …”
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Robust design optimization of dynamic and static manufacturing processes using the stochastic frontier model by Trabelsi Ali, Rezgui Mohamed-Ali, Amdouni Marwan, Dokkar Atef, Jmal Hamdi

“…For dynamic processes, the method operates in three main steps, (i) data preparation by transforming the outputs to maximization functions, (ii) estimate of the composed variation (random and non-random error components), (iii) and, composition of the process uncertainty array for each output across the signal levels. …”
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Spinal cord injury induces transient activation of hepatic stellate cells in rat liver by Inmaculada Fernandez-Canadas, Alejandro Badajoz, Jesús Jimenez-Gonzalez, Martin Wirenfeldt, Beatriz Paniagua-Torija, Clara Bravo-Jimenez, Mar Del Cerro, Angel Arevalo-Martin, Daniel Garcia-Ovejero

“…This is followed by a morphological and phenotypical transformation into alpha-smooth muscle actin (ACTA2/SMA) immunoreactive myofibroblast-like cells, peaking at 14 days post-injury and returning to control-like levels at later timepoints (45 days post-injury). …”
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A Comprehensive Review on Limitations of Autonomous Driving and Its Impact on Accidents and Collisions by Amit Chougule, Vinay Chamola, Aishwarya Sam, Fei Richard Yu, Biplab Sikdar

“…Addressing these limitations through research can transform transportation systems for the better.…”
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Lifelong Learning in the System of Higher Education: the State of the Problem and the Strategy of Integrating Educational Activities and Research by A. V. Keller, I. A. Korshunov, N. N. Shirkova, G. N. Suvorov, E. S. Szhenov, S. S. Shadrin, A. A. Orekhov

“…The authors also found that universities take into account the social needs of society and the preferences of employers, but to a very small extent focus on transforming their scientific results into a new educational product for mass consumers. …”
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Optimizing Biochar Concentration for Mitigating Nutrient Losses in Runoff: An Investigation into Soil Quality Improvement and Non-Point Source Pollution Reduction by Liqi Xing, Xiaoyin Niu, Xianwei Yin, Zhenhao Duan, Aiju Liu, Yanfei Ma, Peiling Gao

“…Additionally, the inhibitory mechanisms of biochar that mitigate nutrient loss were revealed using FT-IR (Fourier-transform infrared) spectrometry and SEM (scanning electron microscopy). …”
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New anti-friction self-lubricating composite based on EP975 nickel alloy powder with CaF2 solid lubricant – Thermal and dilatometric behavior by Adam Kurzawa, Mateusz Stachowicz, Maciej Roszak, Tetiana Roik, Oleg Gavrysh, Iulia Maistrenko, Krzysztof Jamroziak, Mirosław Bocian, Grzegorz Lesiuk

“…SEM and EDS tests have shown that phase transformations and oxidation processes during high-temperature heating lead to the formation of new phases occurring from the boundaries between the CaF2 particles and the Ni matrix of the composite, which leads to local segregations and the formation of new phases cause changes in their crystallographic parameters under the influence of high temperatures and their integral effect leads to significant dilatometric phenomena at high temperatures. …”
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Engineering tomato disease resistance by manipulating susceptibility genes by Duoduo Wang, Palash Mandal, Md Sazan Rahman, Lirong Yang

“…This review underscores the potential of CRISPR-based approaches to transform tomato breeding, paving the way for sustainable production of disease-resistant cultivars amidst escalating global food security challenges.…”
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Effects of Laser Scanning Speed on Microstructure, Microhardness, and Corrosion Behavior of Laser Cladding Ni45 Coatings by Yanxin Qiao, Jie Huang, Ding Huang, Jian Chen, Wen Liu, Zhengbin Wang, Zheng Zhibin

“…The results showed that increasing laser scanning speed promotes the transformation from planar crystals to dendrites and refines the grains concurrently. …”
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