Explainable AutoML models for predicting the strength of high-performance concrete using Optuna, SHAP and ensemble learning by Muhammad Salman Khan, Tianbo Peng, Tianbo Peng, Muhammad Adeel Khan, Asad Khan, Mahmood Ahmad, Mahmood Ahmad, Kamran Aziz, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri, N. S. Abd EL-Gawaad

“…Furthermore, SHAP analysis identified critical factors influencing strength, such as cement content, water, and age for compressive strength, and curing age, water-binder ratio, and water-cement ratio for tensile strength. …”
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Diverse pathways to decarbonization: cluster-specific impacts of energy sources on CO2 emissions in the European Union by Jana Chovancová, Igor Petruška, Ugur Korkut Pata, Peter Adamišin

“…This study provides critical insights for policymakers aiming to meet climate change targets and underlines the urgent need for strategic energy and climate change policies aligned with the unique characteristics of each EU country cluster to facilitate a successful energy transition.…”
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Adulteration detection in cactus seed oil: Integrating analytical chemistry and machine learning approaches by Said El Harkaoui, Cristina Ortiz Cruz, Aaron Roggenland, Micha Schneider, Sascha Rohn, Stephan Drusch, Bertrand Matthäus

“…The MC-simulated data were then used to simulate larger datasets, a critical step for training and testing two classification models: Random Forest (RF) and Neural Networks (NN), as robust training cannot be achieved with small sample sizes. …”
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Postnatal expression of Cat-315-positive perineuronal nets in the SAMP10 mouse primary somatosensory cortex by Hiroshi Ueno, Yu Takahashi, Sachiko Mori, Eriko Kitano, Shinji Murakami, Kenta Wani, Yosuke Matsumoto, Motoi Okamoto, Takeshi Ishihara

“…Perineuronal nets (PNNs) form at the end of the critical period of plasticity in the mouse primary somatosensory cortex. …”
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Neurotoxic Effect of Myricitrin in Copper-Induced Oxidative Stress Is Mediated by Increased Intracellular Ca²⁺ Levels and ROS/p53/p38 Axis by Ignacija Vlašić, Antonio Krstačić-Galić, Anđela Horvat, Nada Oršolić, Anja Sadžak, Lucija Mandić, Suzana Šegota, Maja Jazvinšćak Jembrek

“…The toxic effects of myricitrin were alleviated by the p38 inhibitor SB203580, the intracellular calcium chelator BAPTA-AM, and the NMDA receptor blocker MK-801, highlighting the significant role of the ROS/p53/p38 axis in cell death and the critical involvement of calcium ions in apoptosis induction. …”
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Clinical Effect of Teucrium polium Extract Ointment on Post Pilonidal Sinus Excision Wound Healing: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Reza Hosseinpour, Nuruddin Hosseini, Seyedeh Fatemeh Hekmatzadeh, Saadat Mehrabi, Hossein Sadeghi Mansourkhani, Marita Mohamadshahi

“… Background: Due to the critical importance of post-surgical care for pilonidal sinus wounds, particularly in managing edema, infection, and related complications, it is essential to promote rapid wound healing. …”
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Ascorbic acid-immobilized zinc selenide for electrochemical monitoring of hydrogen peroxide in liver cancer samples by Shan E Zahra Jawad, Sibtain Ahmed, Dilshad Hussain, Javerya Najeeb, Ayub Alam, Muhammad Najam-ul-Haq, Batool Fatima

“…Abstract Liver cancer is globally the most frequent fatal malignancy, and its identification is critical for making clinical decisions about treatment options. …”
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LTEM: Lightweight Trust Evaluation Model in IoT Environment by Somya Abdulkarim Alhandi, Hazalila Kamaludin, Nayef Abdulwahab Mohammed Alduais, Noor Zuraidin Mohd Safar, Salama A. Mostafa

“… In the domain of the Internet of Things (IoT), data reliability is important, particularly within critical sectors like healthcare, environmental surveillance, and smart grids. …”
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Wheat Leaf Rust Effector Pt48115 Localized in the Chloroplasts and Suppressed Wheat Immunity by Lulu Song, Liping Cui, Hao Li, Na Zhang, Wenxiang Yang

“…Pt48115 inhibited cell death induced by Bcl-2-associated X protein (BAX) from mice or infestans 1 (INF1) from <i>Phytophthora infestans</i> in <i>Nicotiana benthamiana</i> and by DC3000 in wheat, and its 145–175 amino acids of the C-terminal are critical for its function. Furthermore, Pt48115 inhibited callose deposition and reactive oxygen species accumulation in the wheat cultivar Thatcher, demonstrating that it is an effector that enhances <i>Pt</i> virulence by suppressing wheat defense responses. …”
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Meta-analysis of MitraClip and PASCAL for transcatheter mitral edge-to-edge repair by Mahmoud Balata, Mohamed Ibrahim Gbreel, Mohamed Hamouda Elkasaby, Marwa Hassan, Marc Ulrich Becher

“…Original studies were only included and critically appraised using an adapted version of the Newcastle–Ottawa scale for observational cohort studies and the Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomized controlled trials. …”
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Antibacterial activity of selenium nanoparticles/copper oxide (SeNPs/CuO) nanocomposite against some multi-drug resistant clinical pathogens by Ahmed Morad Asaad, Sara A. Saied, Mohammad M. Torayah, N. I. Abu-Elsaad, Samah Mohammed Awad.

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GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSES OF SOYBEAN (Glycine max L.) TO ZINC OXIDE (ZnO) NANOPARTICLES FOLIAR APPLICATION by Fayomi Omotola Michael, Olasan Joseph Olalekan, Aguoru Celestine Uzoma, Terhemba Mamnenge Sarah

“…Statistical analyses, including one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation, confirmed significant treatment effects (P ≤ 0.05) on growth and yield parameters, highlighting the critical role of dose optimization. Conclusions. …”
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RNA polymerase II-mediated rDNA transcription mediates rDNA copy number expansion in Drosophila. by George J Watase, Yukiko M Yamashita

“…We propose that differential use of Pol I and Pol II plays a critical role in regulating rDNA CN expansion only when it is necessary.…”
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Assessing the value of deep neural networks for postoperative complication prediction in pancreaticoduodenectomy patients. by Mikkel Bonde, Alexander Bonde, Haytham Kaafarani, Andreas Millarch, Martin Sillesen

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is associated with a high risk of postoperative complications (PoCs) and risk prediction of these is therefore critical for optimal treatment planning. We hypothesize that novel deep learning network approaches through transfer learning may be superior to legacy approaches for PoC risk prediction in the PDAC surgical setting.…”
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Tigers in their new territory: intraspecific interactions among the reintroduced tiger population in Panna Tiger Reserve, Central India by Supratim Dutta, Ramesh Krishnamurthy

“…To capture dynamic interactions at different scales, we calculated Benhamou’s Movement Interaction index and a Correlation Coefficient (Cr) at two critical distance thresholds (Δ500m and 100m). We documented 18 and 35 intra-sex dyads for males and females respectively, and 73 inter-sex dyads from 2009 to 2019. …”
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Response Analysis of a Ballasted Rail Track Constructed on Soft Soil by 3D Modeling by Iram Lamiya Hoque, Shamontee Aziz, Joya Rani Mallick, Md. Arifuzzaman Nayeem, Tamanna-E-Hafiz Maisha, F. M. Zahid Hossain, A. F. M. S. Amin

“…The improvement of subsoil alone is effective in reducing the radial strain, whereas the improvement of both subgrade and subsoil produces further reductions. The critical train speed generating the maximum displacement is identified as 120 km/hr, and the dynamic velocity amplitude decreases with depth. …”
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Risk Predictors for Mortality in Inpatients with Cancer and Coronavirus Disease 2019 during the Omicron Wave by Kuan-Yu Chen, Chih-Cheng Lai, Chien-Tai Huang, Yin-Hsun Feng

“…Thus, the rapid recognition of high-risk groups and nosocomial infection control are critical to prevent COVID-19 in patients with cancer.…”
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Characterization of local wind profiles: a random forest approach for enhanced wind profile extrapolation by F. (. Rouholahnejad, J. Gottschall

“…<p>Accurate wind speed determination at the height of the rotor swept area is critical for resource assessments. ERA5 data combined with short-term measurements through the “measure, correlate, predict” (MCP) method are commonly used for offshore applications in this context. …”
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Characterization of preclinical models to investigate spinal cord stimulation for neuropathic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Dave Mugan, Quoc C. Vuong, Birte E. Dietz, Ilona Obara

“…In summary, our review characterizes the critical components of preclinical SCS models and provides recommendations to improve reproducibility and translatability, thereby advancing the scientific foundation for SCS research.…”
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Developing and validating an Interdisciplinary Teaching Readiness Scale (ITRS) for pre-service teachers in China. by Xin Wang, Lei Yuan, Shuang Li, Haoyuan Yu, Pan Tuo, Yongxiang Du, Baohui Zhang

“…Item analysis on Sample A data using the critical ratio method revealed discriminative items, indicating no need for item deletion. …”
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