Surface topography modulates initial platelet adhesion to titanium substrata by Cecilia Yan Guo, Raymond Mo, Hugh Kim

“…In addition, the secretion of critical molecules stored in platelet granules (platelet factor 4, PF4; soluble P-selectin, sCD62P; transforming growth factor-beta1, TGF-β1; platelet-derived growth factor-AB, PDGF-AB) was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) analysis of the supernatants. …”
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The Global Challenge of <i>Campylobacter</i>: Antimicrobial Resistance and Emerging Intervention Strategies by Zubeiru Bukari, Toyin Emmanuel, Jude Woodward, Richard Ferguson, Martha Ezughara, Nikhil Darga, Bruno Silvester Lopes

“…Sustainable agricultural practices, antimicrobial stewardship, and innovative solutions are critical to curbing <i>Campylobacter</i> resistance and protecting global public health. …”
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FGFR antagonists restore defective mandibular bone repair in a mouse model of osteochondrodysplasia by Anne Morice, Amélie de La Seiglière, Alexia Kany, Roman H. Khonsari, Morad Bensidhoum, Maria-Emilia Puig-Lombardi, Laurence Legeai Mallet

“…Taken as a whole, our findings show that FGFR3 is a critical orchestrator of bone repair and provide a rationale for the development of potential treatments for patients with FGFR3-osteochondrodysplasia.…”
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Effect of Muscle Fatigue on Surface Electromyography-Based Hand Grasp Force Estimation by Jinfeng Wang, Muye Pang, Peixuan Yu, Biwei Tang, Kui Xiang, Zhaojie Ju

“…Surface electromyography- (sEMG-) based hand grasp force estimation plays an important role with a promising accuracy in a laboratory environment, yet hardly clinically applicable because of physiological changes and other factors. One of the critical factors is the muscle fatigue concomitant with daily activities which degrades the accuracy and reliability of force estimation from sEMG signals. …”
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Life history of wahoo, Acanthocybium solandri, in the Tropical Eastern Atlantic Ocean – the importance of applying a suite of methods for fisheries assessment in data-limited situa... by Kindong Richard, Wu Feng, Sarr Ousmane, Dai Libin, Tian Siquan, Dai Xiaojie

“…Unassessed fisheries, mostly non-targeted fisheries, are now particularly predominant in many commercial fisheries and are critical to food security in developing countries. …”
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Modified ionosphere delay fitting model with atmosphere uncertainty grids for wide-area real-time positioning by Bobin Cui, Jungang Wang, Pan Li, Jiahuan Hu, Xiang Zuo, Longjiang Tang

“…Precise atmospheric delay and proper constraints are critical for achieving rapid convergence and accurate positioning. …”
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A Model of an Integrated Research and Education Program in Space Weather at a Community College by M. C. Damas, C. M. Ngwira, T. D. Cheung, P. Marchese, M. Kuznetsova, Y. Zheng, A. Chulaki, A. Mohamed

“…Space weather's impact on Earth's geospace environment, life, and society also provides a compelling real‐world hook to engage students in activities that have a number of impacts including (1) long‐term integration of space weather into the undergraduate curricula; (2) experience in analyzing large geospace data sets, which increases students' computational, critical thinking, and analytical skills, useful for any career; and (3) increase in students' interest in and motivation to study STEM, as well as preparing them for choosing a career path in space science and related fields. …”
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Massive Hemoptysis in Children by Juan Yang, Fengqin Liu, Yan Liang, Chunyan Guo, Jinrong Wang, Xing Chen

“…Rapid identification of the etiology and symptomatic treatment are critical to saving the lives of children.…”
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Unveiling Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Hepatitis D Among Vulnerable Communities in Romania by Liana Gheorghe, Speranta Iacob, Irma Eva Csiki, Mihaela Ghioca, Razvan Iacob, Ileana Constantinescu, Bogdan Chiper, Laura Huiban, Cristina Muzica, Irina Girleanu, Nicoleta Tiuca, Sorina Diaconu, Daniela Larisa Sandulescu, Ion Rogoveanu, Andra Iulia Suceveanu, Florentina Furtunescu, Corina Pop, Anca Trifan

“…Background: Hepatitis B (HBV) and Delta (HDV) virus infections pose critical public health challenges, particularly in Romania, where HDV co-infection is underdiagnosed. …”
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Quality by Design-Based Methodology for Development of Titanate Nanotubes Specified for Pharmaceutical Applications Based on Risk Assessment and Artificial Neural Network Modeling by Ranim Saker, Géza Regdon, Krisztina Ludasi, Tamás Sovány

“…Methods: In the present work, a risk assessment-based procedure was developed and completed using ANN-based modeling to enable the design and fabrication of titanate nanotube-based drug delivery systems with desired properties, based on the critical analysis and evaluation of data collected from published articles regarding titanate nanotube preparation using the hydrothermal treatment method. …”
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The role of lipids and lipids lowering drugs in human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV-associated cancers by Ehsan Shabani, Aida Hasanzadi, Omer Qutaiba B. Allela, Radhwan Abdul Kareem, Riyad E. Abed, Ali M. Ali Al-Nuaimi, Zainab H. Athab, Shiva Khodarahmi

“…In addition, lipids are critical in producing cellular energy, the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process, and therapy resistance of HPV-related cancers (HRCs). …”
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Precision foraging: Bats in organic desert palm plantations hunt where it is most needed by Danilo Russo, Fabiana Soprano, Luca Cistrone, Adi Einav, Jessica Schäckermann, Ioannis Ekklisiarchos, Carmi Korine

“…Management strategies should design wind-buffering plantations to protect critical bat foraging areas and provide water sources. …”
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YOLOv8-CBAM: a study of sheep head identification in Ujumqin sheep by Qing Qin, Qing Qin, Qing Qin, Xingyu Zhou, Xingyu Zhou, Xingyu Zhou, Jiale Gao, Jiale Gao, Jiale Gao, Zhixin Wang, A. Naer, Long Hai, Suhe Alatan, Haijun Zhang, Zhihong Liu, Zhihong Liu, Zhihong Liu

“…IntroductionThe facial coloration of sheep is not only a critical characteristic for breed and individual identification but also serves as a significant indicator for assessing genetic diversity and guiding selective breeding efforts.MethodsIn this study, 201 Ujumqin sheep were used as research objects and 1713 head image data were collected. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Edge Detection Operators Using a Threshold Estimation Approach on Medical Noisy Images with Different Complexities by Vladimir Maksimovic, Branimir Jaksic, Mirko Milosevic, Jelena Todorovic, Lazar Mosurovic

“…The importance of noise analysis is heightened in medical imaging, as noise can significantly obscure the critical features and potentially lead to misdiagnoses. …”
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Applying Focal Therapy to Lesions Detected via Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Delivering Cancer Ablation Beyond the Visibility Phenomenon by Clement Orczyk, Teresa Marsden, Francesco Giganti, Joseph M. Norris, Santosh Waigankar, Louise Dickinson, Shonit Punwani, Alex Kirkham, Alex Freeman, Aiman Haider, Caroline M. Moore, Arnauld Villers, Clare Allen, Mark Emberton

“…We propose a 10-step framework that incorporates the contribution of all MRI sequences, the cancer growth pattern within the zonal anatomy to establish a margin around the MRI-visible lesion, safeguards for critical anatomic structures, and guidance for energy selection on the basis of specific properties. …”
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Linking Endotoxins, African Dust PM10 and Asthma in an Urban and Rural Environment of Puerto Rico by Mario G. Ortiz-Martínez, Rosa I. Rodríguez-Cotto, Mónica A. Ortiz-Rivera, Cedric W. Pluguez-Turull, Braulio D. Jiménez-Vélez

“…Increases in PM10 concentration and the effects of biological endotoxins (ENX) are critical factors to consider during these storms. ENX promote proinflammatory responses in lungs of susceptible individuals through activation of the Toll-like receptors (TLR2/4) signaling pathways. …”
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The oral microbiota: new insight into intracranial aneurysms by Wentao Gong, Hairong Yu, Wei You, Zhen Chen, Yu Wang, Chao Liu, Youxiang Li, Sheng Guan

“…Recent evidence suggests a pivotal role of oral microbiota dysbiosis, particularly periodontal pathogens, in systemic inflammation that may contribute to IA development and rupture.Objective This review aims to critically evaluate the association between oral microbiota dysbiosis and the pathogenesis of IAs, with a focus on the molecular and immunological mechanisms by which oral pathogens influence vascular pathology.Methods We conducted a comprehensive analysis of the literature regarding the impact of oral microbial dysbiosis on IA pathophysiology, emphasizing the role of specific pathogenic species, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis. …”
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Anti-Inflammatory Functions of Protein C Require RAGE and ICAM-1 in a Stimulus-Dependent Manner by Natascha Braach, Kirsten Buschmann, Johanna Pflaum, Hannes Hudalla, Lutz Koch, Eduard Ryschich, Johannes Poeschl, David Frommhold

“…In contrast to WT and Icam-1−/− mice, PC had no effect on bronchoalveolar neutrophil emigration in RAGE−/− mice during LPS-induced acute lung injury, suggesting that RAGE critically mediates PC effects during acute lung inflammation. …”
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Optimization of Urban-Scale Sustainable Energy Strategies to Improve Citizens’ Health by Mohammad Anvar Adibhesami, Hirou Karimi, Ayyoob Sharifi, Borhan Sepehri, Hassan Bazazzadeh, Umberto Berardi

“…Sustainable energy strategies have been a critical subject for sustainable development, especially in cities. …”
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A highly sensitive tapered fiber biosensor modified by PDMS combustion product and graphene oxide for MUC1 detection by Bo Wang, Shanren Liu, Mengmeng Gao, Yuanjun Li, Heer Yang, Cai Sun, Qi Guo, Yongsen Yu

“…It is a critical challenge to develop reliable, stable, and sensitive biosensors for specific detection of mucin 1 (MUC1). …”
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