Automatic detection and counting of wheat spike based on DMseg-Count by Hecang Zang, Yilong Peng, Meng Zhou, Guoqiang Li, Guoqing Zheng, Hualei Shen

“…In summary, the proposed DMseg-Count model can effectively detect wheat spike and has good counting performance, which provides a new method for automatic counting of wheat spike and yield prediction in complex field environments.…”
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ReliefF guided variable spiral tuna swarm optimization algorithm with somersault foraging for feature selection by Yu-Cai Wang, Jie-Sheng Wang, Min Zhang, Hao-Ming Song, Jia-Ning Hou, Yu-Liang Qi, Yu-Wei Song

“…The feature selection (FS) technique is a powerful knowledge discovery tool for understanding complex problems by identifying the most relevant features. …”
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Greenness, blueness and whiteness evaluated rapid Attenuated Total Reflection/ Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy method for piper nigrum Samples Coupled with multivariate ana... by Rinkal N Patel, Kunjal L Vegad, Ruchik V Mistry, Nikunj D Patel

“…The greenness, evaluation of the developed method was achieved through Complementary Green Analytical Procedure Index (Complex GAPI) (85), Analytical Greenness Metric (AGREE) (0.95) revealing the method's favourable eco-friendly profile. …”
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Preserved ratio impaired spirometry, airflow obstruction, and their trajectories in relationship to chronic kidney disease: a prospective cohort study by Ikramulhaq Patel, JingYan Zhang, YinHe Chai, YuShun Qiao, HongJian Gong, Hui Xu, JianBo Zhou

“…These findings underscore the complex link between spirometry findings and renal outcomes and highlight the importance of considering respiratory and renal health in clinical assessments.…”
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The Exocyst Subunits EqSec5 and EqSec6 Promote Powdery Mildew Fungus Growth and Pathogenicity by Jinyao Yin, Xuehuan Zhu, Yalong Chen, Yanyang Lv, Jiaxin Shan, Yuhan Liu, Wenbo Liu, Weiguo Miao, Xiao Li

“…The exocyst complex in eukaryotic cells modulates secretory vesicle transportation to promote exocytosis. …”
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NavBLIP: a visual-language model for enhancing unmanned aerial vehicles navigation and object detection by Ye Li, Li Yang, Meifang Yang, Fei Yan, Tonghua Liu, Chensi Guo, Rufeng Chen

“…Additionally, these methods often fail to effectively integrate multimodal inputs, which restricts their adaptability and generalization capabilities when facing complex and diverse scenarios.MethodsTo address these challenges, we introduce NavBLIP, a novel visual-language model specifically designed to enhance UAV navigation and object detection by utilizing multimodal data. …”
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Risk of adverse cardiovascular events following spinal cord injury in patients with osteoporosis: Real-world evidence by Shih-Kai Kao, Yu-Ting Yu, Ming-Hsien Tsai

“…Subgroup analyses based on sex and age supported these findings. Conclusion: The complex interplay between SCI, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular health underscores the requirement for comprehensive management strategies for individuals with SCI who also have osteoporosis.…”
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The Role of Caspase-4 and NLRP1 in MCF7 Cell Pyroptosis Induced by hUCMSC-Secreted Factors by Yang Jiao, Linlin Wang, Lin Lu, Jianjun Liu, Xin Li, Hongbo Zhao, Zongliu Hou, Bingrong Zheng

“…In this study, we first confirmed that the inflammasome complex formed by NLRP1 and ASC is involved in MCF7 cell pyroptosis induced by hUCMSC-CM. …”
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Dissolved ozone flotation-nucleation crystallization pelleting process for the treatment and reclamation of oil and gas field produced water by SONG Ji’na, YUE Wen, TONG Xiao, XU Lanzhou, WANG Yadong, SHANG Yabo, JIN Xin, JIN Pengkang

“…To solve the difficult problems of large volume and complex water quality in oil and gas fields, and to achieve the goal of reusing oil and gas field produced water after treatment, a combination process of dissolved ozone flotation-nucleation crystallization pelleting was proposed. …”
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Phenology, biological and cultural control of the new almond pest Eurytoma amygdali (Hymenoptera, Eurytomidae) in Spain by Eugenia Rodrigo, Vicent Benedito, Pilar Xamaní, Manuel Baena, Francisco Ferragut

“…The phenology of almond wasp and the natural enemies complex were investigated and the results of the parasitism rate and cultural control measures were analyzed. …”
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Efficacy of Anti-Cancer Immune Responses Elicited Using Tumor-Targeted IL-2 Cytokine and Its Derivatives in Combined Preclinical Therapies by Sahar Balkhi, Giorgia Bilato, Andrea De Lerma Barbaro, Paola Orecchia, Alessandro Poggi, Lorenzo Mortara

“…Effective cancer therapies must address the tumor microenvironment (TME), a complex network of tumor cells and stromal components, including endothelial, immune, and mesenchymal cells. …”
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Downmodulation of Vaccine-Induced Immunity and Protection against the Intracellular Bacterium Francisella tularensis by the Inhibitory Receptor FcγRIIB by Brian J. Franz, Ying Li, Constantine Bitsaktsis, Bibiana V. Iglesias, Giang Pham, Raju Sunagar, Sudeep Kumar, Edmund J. Gosselin

“…Fc gamma receptor IIB (FcγRIIB) is the only Fc gamma receptor (FcγR) which negatively regulates the immune response, when engaged by antigen- (Ag-) antibody (Ab) complexes. Thus, the generation of Ag-specific IgG in response to infection or immunization has the potential to downmodulate immune protection against infection. …”
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A novel agricultural drought index based on multi-source remote sensing data and interpretable machine learning by Hao Chen, Ni Yang, Xuanhua Song, Chunhua Lu, Menglan Lu, Tan Chen, Shulin Deng

“…Drought is a frequent, destructive, and complex natural hazard, and seriously threatens eco-environment, socio-economy, and the health of human. …”
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Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy and De-escalation of Surgery in Locally Advanced Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma by Marzia Salgarello, Jaroslaw Krupa, Rebecca Allchin, Simon Pilgrim, Fiona Miall, Arianna Di Napoli, Maurizio Martelli, Giulio Tarantino

“…Most patients develop a periprosthetic effusion at early stages of disease while less common presentations include a palpable mass, severe capsular contracture, lymphadenopathy, or cutaneous erythema. Due to the complex nature of this disease, a multidisciplinary approach is necessary for optimal management, particularly in locally advanced disease or inoperable patients. …”
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Aberrant methylation of placental development genes in chorionic villi of spontaneous abortions with trisomy 16 by О. Yu. Vasilyeva, E. N. Tolmacheva, A. E. Dmitriev, Ya. A. Darkova, E. A. Sazhenova, T. V. Nikitina, I. N. Lebedev, S. A. Vasilyev

“…Spiral artery remodeling involves the migration of trophoblast cells into the maternal spiral arteries, replacing their endothelium and remodeling to ensure a stable embryonic nutrition and oxygen supply. This is a complex process which depends on many factors from both the embryo and the mother. …”
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Genome-Wide Association Study of Metabolic Syndrome in Koreans by Seok Won Jeong, Myungguen Chung, Soo-Jung Park, Seong Beom Cho, Kyung-Won Hong

“…Conclusively, our approach using the conventional GWAS, reconsidering functional variants and pathway-based interpretation, suggests a useful method to understand the GWAS results of complex traits and can be expanded in other genomewide association studies.…”
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Stapled End-To-Side Ileocolic Anastomosis in Crohn’s Disease: Old Dog, Reliable Tricks? A Retrospective Two-Center Cohort Study by Volkan Doğru, MD, Jean H. Ashburn, MD, Umut Akova, BS, Alton G. Sutter, MD, Eren Esen, MD, Emily M. Gardner, MD, Andre da Luz Moreira, MD, Arman Erkan, MD, John Kirat, MD, Michael J. Grieco, MD, Feza H. Remzi, MD

“…Our outcomes demonstrate low rates of disease recurrence and stand favorably in comparison to other more technically complex or protracted anastomotic approaches. This anastomosis is an ideal reconstructive approach after ileocecal resection for Crohn’s disease.…”
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Piezoelectric-triboelectric hybrid nanogenerator based on tough, stretchable BaTiO3 doped antibacterial hydrogel for self-powered sensors by Runi Hou, Lijian Xu, Maolin Yu, Zengmin Tang, Bin Zhou, Qiao Zhang, Na Li, Jianxiong Xu

“…Overall, this work represents a noteworthy advancement in the domain of self-powered flexible electronics, with the potential for application in a wide range of complex scenarios.…”
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Persistence of gastrointestinal symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis: study protocol for a three-arm randomised controlled trial (SOMA.GUT-RCT) by Ansgar W Lohse, Bernd Löwe, Kerstin Maehder, Yvonne Nestoriuc, Antonia Zapf, Eik Vettorazzi, Viola Andresen, Sina Hübener, Luisa Peters

“…Furthermore, the detailed analysis of the complex biopsychosocial mechanisms will allow the further advancement of aetiological models and according evidence-based intervention strategies.Trial registration number ISRCTN30800023.…”
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The left amygdala is genetically sexually-dimorphic: multi-omics analysis of structural MRI volumes by Yuanyuan Gui, Geyu Zhou, Shuya Cui, Hongyu Li, Hui Lu, Hongyu Zhao

“…Abstract Brain anatomy plays a key role in complex behaviors and mental disorders that are sexually divergent. …”
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