Ficus deltoidea standardized methanolic extract improves kidney structure and function against streptozotocin-induced diabetic nephropathy in rats by Nurdiana Samsulrizal, Noor Syaffinaz Noor Mohamad Zin, Nur Syimal`ain Azmi, Mohd Daud Bakar, Hafandi Ahmad, Yong-Meng Goh

“…The spectral markers related to nephroprotective activity were predicted using Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy combined with chemometric analysis. …”
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Differences in soil Cd immobilization and blockage of rice Cd uptake by biochar derived from crop residue and bone − A 2-year field experiment by Zhongjun Xue, Fengfeng Sui, Yanjie Qi, Siyu Pan, Ning Wang, Rongjun Bian, Stephen Joseph, Xuhui Zhang, Lianqing Li, Genxing Pan

“…RHB decreased Cd transformation from roots to shoots by 20.6 %-30.3 % compared to REB and BOC. …”
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Advanced Amperometric Microsensors for the Electrochemical Quantification of Quercetin in <i>Ginkgo biloba</i> Essential Oil from Regenerative Farming Practices by Elena Oancea, Ioana Adina Tula, Gabriela Stanciu, Raluca-Ioana Ștefan-van Staden, Jacobus (Koos) Frederick van Staden, Magdalena Mititelu

“…This method offers a sensitive, real-time alternative to conventional techniques, enabling the detection of quercetin’s bioavailability, its transformation into active metabolites, and its potential therapeutic effects when applied to the skin. …”
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<i>Rubus idaeus RiACS1</i> Gene Is Involved in Ethylene Synthesis and Accelerates Fruit Ripening in <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> by Tiemei Li, Wenjiao Xin, Hang Zhang, Jiarong Jiang, Kunmiao Ding, Mengyu Liu, Nanyan Li, Guohui Yang

“…The <i>RiACS1</i> gene overexpression vector was constructed and transformed into tomato plants using the <i>Agrobacterium tumefaciens</i> infection method to verify its function in their reproductive development. …”
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Advanced TSGL-EEGNet for Motor Imagery EEG-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces by Xin Deng, Boxian Zhang, Nian Yu, Ke Liu, Kaiwei Sun

“…After that, this work considers that the 1-D convolution of EEGNet can be explained by a special Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT), and the depthwise convolution of EEGNet is similar to the Common Spatial Pattern (CSP) algorithm. …”
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A multi-model feature fusion based transfer learning with heuristic search for copy-move video forgery detection by Hessa Alfraihi, Muhammad Swaileh A. Alzaidi, Hamed Alqahtani, Abdulbasit A. Darem, Ali M. Al-Sharafi, Ahmad A. Alzahrani, Menwa Alshammeri, Abdulwhab Alkharashi

“…At first, the videos are transformed into distinct frames, and noise is removed using a modified wiener filter (MWF). …”
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Meals, Education, and Gardens for In-School Adolescents (MEGA): study protocol for a cluster randomised trial of an integrated adolescent nutrition intervention in Dodoma, Tanzania by Wafaie W Fawzi, Dongqing Wang, Abbas Ismail, Leonard Kamanga Katalambula, Andrea R Modest, Tara Young, Mary Mwanyika-Sando, Amani Tinkasimile, Dominic Mosha, Augustine Malero, Said Vuai

“…Introduction Secondary schools have the transformative potential to advance adolescent nutrition and provide a unique entry point for nutrition interventions to reach adolescents and their families and communities. …”
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City information models for optimal EV charging and energy-resilient renaissance by Zhaohui Dan, Aoye Song, Yuyu Zheng, Xinyue Zhang, Yuekuan Zhou

“…Internet of energy (IoE) with building electrification provides multi-directional power interactions between E-mobility and power grid for smart and low-carbon transformations. However, the lack of a city-scale information model for planning infrastructures like electric vehicle charging stations leads to insufficient renewable self-consumption and performance overestimations. …”
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Recognition of HER2 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma and its significance in postoperative tumor recurrence by Ji‐Hua Shi, Wen‐Zhi Guo, Yang Jin, Hua-Peng Zhang, Chun Pang, Jie Li, Pål‐Dag Line, Shui‐Jun Zhang

“…Conclusion HER2 expression pattern is linked with tumor stage and overall survival; the transforming function of HER2 is found more relevant through β‐catenin and SMAD3. …”
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A combined wavelet analysis-quantile mapping (WA-QM) method for bias correction: capturing the intra-annual temporal patterns in climate model precipitation simulations and project... by Xia Wu, Zhu Liu, Qingyun Duan

“…The WA approach employed discrete wavelet transformation to decompose GCM data into various frequency bands and then adjusted their standard deviations and signs to ensure that their relative relationships were consistent with those in observations. …”
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Considerations for adapting digital competencies and training approaches to the public health workforce: an interpretive description of practitioners’ perspectives in Canada by Ihoghosa Iyamu, Swathi Ramachandran, Hsiu-Ju Chang, Andre Kushniruk, Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco, Catherine Worthington, Hugh Davies, Geoffrey McKee, Adalsteinn Brown, Mark Gilbert

“…Abstract Background Widespread digital transformation necessitates developing digital competencies for public health practice. …”
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A Novel Rubber Composite Sleeper-Deformation-Prediction Model Based on Response Surface Method (RSM) and Machine Learning (ML) Techniques by Abdulmumin Ahmed Shuaibu, Zhiping Zeng, Ibrahim Hayatu Hassan, Wang Weidong, Hassan Suleiman Otuoze, Suleiman Abdulhakeem, Bushrah Baba Abdulrahman

“…The temperature data were filtered to remove noise and normalized based on the Log-Pearson Type III outlier detection method and Box-Cox transformation, respectively, before being used to develop temperature-dependent models for sleeper deformation. …”
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ECG-LM: Understanding Electrocardiogram with a Large Language Model by Kai Yang, Massimo Hong, Jiahuan Zhang, Yizhen Luo, Suyuan Zhao, Ou Zhang, Xiaomao Yu, Jiawen Zhou, Liuqing Yang, Ping Zhang, Mu Qiao, Zaiqing Nie

“…The model employs a specialized ECG encoder that transforms raw ECG signals into a high-dimensional feature space, which is then aligned with the textual feature space derived from the large language model. …”
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Women’s experiences of gender-based violence supports through an intersectional lens: a global scoping review by Amaya Perez-Brumer, Beverley M Essue, Cyndirela Chadambuka, Isabel Arruda-Caycho, Danielle Tocallino, Rebecca Balasa, Prossy Kiddu Namyalo, Carmina Ravanera, Sarah Kaplan

“…This research can inform transformational policy development and tailored interventions to improve outcomes for all women who experience GBV and thus advance gender equality and equity goals.…”
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Liquid crystal template-assisted electrodeposition of nanoporous nickel microspheres: A sensitive electrochemical sensing platform for electrocatalytic oxidation and quantitative d... by R. Dehdari Vais, M. Negahdary, S.R. Rasouli Nasrabadi, A. Rahi, S.A. Dastgheib, H. Heli

“…The surface morphological characterization of the obtained nanoporous microspheres was followed by field emission scanning electron microscopy. NNiMs were transformed into the corresponding oxides by applying consecutive potential cycles in an alkaline medium, and the electron transfer coefficient and apparent charge transfer rate constant of the redox species present on the modified electrode surface were calculated as 0.59 and 0.54 s−1, respectively. …”
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Post-Vaccination Anaphylaxis in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Flavia Pennisi, Anna Carole D’Amelio, Rita Cuciniello, Stefania Borlini, Luigi Mirzaian, Giovanni Emanuele Ricciardi, Massimo Minerva, Vincenza Gianfredi, Carlo Signorelli

“…Random-effects and fixed-effects models were used to pool data and estimate the logit proportion, with the logit-transformed proportion serving as the effect size, thereby allowing for the calculation of event rates. …”
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Effects of kelp phlorotannins on the growth, immunity, intestinal health and disease resistance against Vibrio splendidus of sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus by Zhikai Zhang, Yan Chi, Yongheng Du, Feng Li, Ning Ma, Song Qin

“…The intestinal health of sea cucumbers was also enhanced by phlorotannins, as expressed by the higher intestine fold height, up-regulation of tight junction genes (ZO-1 and occludin) and down-regulation of two proinflammatory genes (interleukin 17 and transforming growth factor - beta). In conclusion, the present work reported the promoting effects of phlorotannins on growth and disease resistance of sea cucumbers, which could be attributed to the abilities to improve the immunity, redox homeostasis and intestinal healthy condition. …”
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Moderate regular physical exercise can help in alleviating the systemic impact of schistosomiasis infection on brain cognitive function by Inssaf Berkiks, Inssaf Berkiks, Nada Abdel Aziz, Nada Abdel Aziz, Nada Abdel Aziz, Blessing Moses, Blessing Moses, Tiroyaone Brombacher, Tiroyaone Brombacher, Frank Brombacher, Frank Brombacher

“…We also provided insights into the transformative potential of regular moderate physical exercise in partially alleviating cognitive and neuroinflammatory consequences of schistosomiasis. …”
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AutoLDP: An accurate and efficient artificial intelligence-based tool for automatic labeling of digital pathology by Yingnan Zhao, Huifen Ye, Jing Yang, Su Yao, Maohua Lv, Zhihong Chen, Yunrui Ye, Qingru Hu, Cheng Lu, Zaiyi Liu, Ke Zhao, Zhihua Chen

“…This innovation supports the digital transformation of pathology and advances precision medicine.…”
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Experimental research on mechanical and impact properties of ceramsite prepared from secondary aluminum dross and municipal solid waste incineration ash by Wangze He, Yufei Yang, Xinghan Zhu, Jinzhong Yang, Yingjie Sun, Qifei Huang

“…These contribute positively to the mechanical properties of the ceramsite. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy analysis indicates that at a sintering temperature of 1260 °C or when the raw material ball size is 2 cm, the [SiO4] tetrahedral bands shift to higher wavenumbers, enhancing the degree of polymerization of the glass network in the ceramsite, thereby strengthening its compressive strength. …”
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