Mask-Pix2Pix Network for Overexposure Region Recovery of Solar Image by Dong Zhao, Long Xu, Linjie Chen, Yihua Yan, Ling-Yu Duan

“…Extensive experimental results demonstrate that the proposed mask-Pix2Pix network can well recover missing information of overexposure and outperforms the state of the arts originally designed for image reconstruction tasks.…”
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The protective effect of dietary flavonoid fraction from Acanthophora spicifera on streptozotocin induced oxidative stress in diabetic rats by Lavakumar Vuppalapati, Ravichandiran Velayudam, K.F.H. Nazeer Ahamed, Sowmya Cherukuri, Bhaskar Reddy Kesavan

“…However, FRF administration, significantly decreased the malonyldialdehyde (MDA) and increased the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione levels (GSH) in diabetic rats. The outcome designates that FRF fraction from red algae A. spicifera was potent anti diabetic and antioxidant asset against STZ induced diabetes and oxidative tissue breakups.…”
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Directed energy deposition (DED) of Inconel 718-SS316 L bimetallic structures: Experimental investigations and optimization through artificial humming bird algorithm for improved h... by D. Rajamani, A.R. Vinod, K. Niranjan Reddy, M. Siva Kumar

“…The bimetallic structures were fabricated based on the box-behnken design methodology by varying the most significant DED parameters such as laser power (300–500 W), scanning speed (300–500 mm/min) and powder feedrate (3–4 g/min). …”
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Premier Dynamic Bandwidth Management and Tensile Wavelength Selection Ensuring QoS for NG-EPONs by Purushottam Singh, Pushpendra Kumar, Harshita Patel, Kanojia Sindhuben Babulal, Gayathri Ananthakrishnan

“…This paper presents two innovative algorithms—Tensile Wavelength and Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (TW-DBA) and Premier Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation (PDBA)—designed to optimize bandwidth allocation and maintain Quality of Service (QoS) under varying network conditions. …”
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Comparison of lignin degradation and flavor compound formation in roasted tobacco by two Bacillus subtilis strains by Junmin Wang, Teng Long, Zhenkun Jiang, Wenjun Mu, Mingliang Su, Li Ni, Shunhua Ji, Yuqing Wang, Kangxi Zhou, Renfeng Zhan, Lixuan Nie, Jingjing Li, Xingchuan Hu, Wei He, Wen Zhang

“…Two strains of Bacillus subtilis designated YY-10 and BY-2, were isolated from the surface of tobacco and found to be capable of significant lignin degradation. …”
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The Effect of Beneng Taro (Xanthosoma undipes K.Koch) Flour Substitution on Physical and Sensory Characteristics of Muffins by Winda Nurtiana, Rina Rismaya, Eko Yuliastuti Endah Sulistyawati, Athiefah Fauziyyah, Dini Nur Hakiki, Mohamad Rajih Radiansyah, Alfi Rahmawan

“…This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with one factor, namely the concentration of substituted beneng taro flour (0%, 15%, 20%, 25%, and 30%). …”
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Structural insights into isoform-specific RAS-PI3Kα interactions and the role of RAS in PI3Kα activation by Daniel Czyzyk, Wupeng Yan, Simon Messing, William Gillette, Takashi Tsuji, Mitsuhiro Yamaguchi, Shinji Furuzono, David M. Turner, Dominic Esposito, Dwight V. Nissley, Frank McCormick, Dhirendra K. Simanshu

“…This study underscores the pivotal role of the RAS-PI3Kα interaction in PI3Kα activation and provides a blueprint for designing PI3Kα isoform-specific inhibitors to disrupt this interaction.…”
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HDSA-Net: Haze Density and Semantic Awareness Network for Hyperspectral Image Dehazing by Qianru Liu, Tiecheng Song, Anyong Qin, Yin Liu, Feng Yang, Chenqiang Gao

“…Based on this, we build a Haze Density Awareness (HDA) block, which enables the network to perceive and focus on difficult dehazing regions with high density. Moreover, we design a Semantic information Extraction Block (SEB) based on the pretrained Segment Anything Model (SAM), followed by several Semantic information Perception Blocks (SPBs), to provide semantic guidance for HSI dehazing. …”
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Comprehensive Thermodynamic Performance Evaluation of a Novel Dual-Shaft Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Hybrid Propulsion System by Jinghui Xu, Xizhen Wang, Zepeng Wang, Kaiqiang Yang, Xueshun Li, Yongjun Zhao

“…A thermodynamic model is developed, and performance evaluations, including parametric, exergy, and sensitivity analyses, are conducted. At the design point, the system delivers 36.304 kN thrust, 16.775 g/(kN·s) specific fuel consumption, 15.931 MW SOFC power, and 54.759% SOFC efficiency. …”
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Hyperuricemia: An Early Marker for Severity of Illness in Sepsis by Sana R. Akbar, Dustin M. Long, Kashif Hussain, Ahmad Alhajhusain, Umair S. Ahmed, Hafiz I. Iqbal, Ailia W. Ali, Rachel Leonard, Cheryl Dalton

“…Since high levels of oxyradicals and lower antioxidant levels in septic patients are believed to result in multiorgan failure, uric acid levels could be used as a marker of oxidative stress and poor prognosis in patients with sepsis. Design. We conducted a prospective cohort study on Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) patients and hypothesized that elevated uric acid in patients with sepsis is predictive of greater morbidity. …”
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Comprehensive Treatment of Severe Periodontal and Periimplant Bone Destruction Caused by Iatrogenic Factors by Gregor-Georg Zafiropoulos, Andreas Parashis, Taha Abdullah, Evangelos Sotiropoulos, Gordon John

“…Dental implant success requires placement after periodontal therapy, with adequate bone volume, plaque control, primary stability, control of risk factors, and use of well-designed prostheses. This report describes the surgical and prosthetic management of a patient with severe iatrogenic periodontal/periimplant bone destruction. …”
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Effect of Macrocapsule Geometry on PCM Performance for Thermal Regulation in Buildings by Margarida Gonçalves, António Figueiredo, German Vela, Filipe Rebelo, Ricardo M. S. F. Almeida, Mónica S. A. Oliveira, Romeu Vicente

“…Conversely, double-layered geometry designs hindered heat transfer, presenting challenges in completing PCM charging and discharging. …”
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Fiber-tip photonic crystal for real-time referenced biosensing in serum by Mathias Dolci, Paco Dreverman, Mildred S. Cano-Velázquez, Arthur L. Hendriks, Emiel Veth, P.J. van Veldhoven, Andrea Fiore, Peter Zijlstra

“…The coupling of light with a transducer at the tip of the optical fiber enables the detection of physical and biological parameters. 2D photonic crystals (PhC) can be designed to feature guided-mode resonances (GMR) characterized by a strong electric field at the PhC surface, providing a suitable tool for the detection of local refractive index variations (e.g. biomolecule adsorption). …”
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Advancements in 3D printing technologies for personalized treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head by Tingting Chen, Lincong Luo, Jiaying Li, Jiamin Li, Tao Lin, Mingrui Liu, Hang Sang, Xinyu Hong, Jiahao Pu, Wenhua Huang

“…By introducing gradient porous scaffolds, bioactive material coatings, and AI-assisted design, this work outlines novel strategies to improve bone regeneration and personalized hip-preserving interventions. …”
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Supplementation with Branched-Chain Amino Acids Induces Unexpected Deleterious Effects on Astrocyte Survival and Intracellular Metabolism with or without Hyperammonemia: A Prelimin... by Ting Wang, Kazuyuki Suzuki, Toshimi Chiba, Keisuke Kakisaka, Yasuhiro Takikawa

“…This follow-up study was designed to confirm the direct effects of BCAA on human astrocytes and clarify their underlying mechanisms using metabolome analysis and evaluation of associated signaling. …”
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Comparison of Concomitant Mesalamine and Immunomodulator Therapy and Immunomodulator Monotherapy for Crohn’s Disease by Min Seob Kwak, Kyung-Jo Kim, Jae Hee Cheon, Wan Soo Kim, Jeong-Mi Lee, Sung Wook Hwang, Sang Hyoung Park, Dong-Hoon Yang, Byong Duk Ye, Jeong-Sik Byeon, Seung-Jae Myung, Suk-Kyun Yang

“…Although immunomodulators are increasingly used in Crohn’s disease (CD), a significant number of gastroenterologists still use 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) in combination with azathioprine (AZA) or 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP); there is limited evidence regarding the benefit of concomitant 5-ASA with AZA/6-MP compared with AZA/6-MP monotherapy for the treatment of CD. Study Design. A total of 106 patients who received AZA/6-MP for more than 3 months between January 1991 and May 2014 were identified retrospectively. …”
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Mapping the Structure-Function Relationship in Glaucoma and Healthy Patients Measured with Spectralis OCT and Humphrey Perimetry by Laia Jaumandreu, Francisco J. Muñoz–Negrete, Noelia Oblanca, Gema Rebolleda

“…Three different statistical approaches were carried out: (1) factor analysis of the threshold sensitivities (dB) (automated perimetry) and the macular thickness (μm) (Spectralis OCT), subsequently applying Pearson’s correlation to the obtained regions, (2) nonparametric regression analysis relating the values in each pair of regions that showed significant correlation, and (3) nonparametric spatial regressions using three models designed for the purpose of this study. Results. In the glaucoma group, a map that relates structural and functional damage was drawn. …”
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A coopetition-driven strategy of parallel/perpendicular aromatic stacking enabling metastable supramolecular polymerization by Zhao Gao, Xuxu Xie, Juan Zhang, Wei Yuan, Hongxia Yan, Wei Tian

“…While impressive works on metastable supramolecular systems have been reported, the library of available non-covalent driving modes is still small and a simple yet versatile solution is highly desirable to design for easily regulating the energy landscapes of metastable aggregation. …”
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Recurrent carbon labels induce bipartisan effects in environmental choices under risk by Zahra Rahmani Azad, Doron Cohen, Ulf J. J. Hahnel

“…Study 2 replicated the results in a within-participant design and showed that the impact of recurring carbon labels on sustainable choices cannot be explained by the strength of emission recall. …”
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Study on radial oil spray cooling of end windings with hairpin motors by JinCheng Feng, Ping Sun, Dong Wei, WeiBo Shi, Song Yang, Zhe Zhao

“…This study can help engineers implement radial oil spray cooling designs for hairpin motors.…”
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