Characterization of Calcium Compounds in Opuntia ficus indica as a Source of Calcium for Human Diet by Isela Rojas-Molina, Elsa Gutiérrez-Cortez, Moustapha Bah, Alejandra Rojas-Molina, César Ibarra-Alvarado, Eric Rivera-Muñoz, Alicia del Real, Ma. de los Angeles Aguilera-Barreiro

“…Significant differences (P≤0.05) in the total calcium contents were detected between samples. CaC2O4·H2O content in cladodes and IDF was significantly higher (P≤0.05) in comparison to that observed in SDF, whereas minimum concentration of CaCO3 was detected in IDF with regard to CaCO3 contents observed in cladodes and SDF. …”
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Multiple UAV Swarms Collaborative Firefighting Strategy Considering Forest Fire Spread and Resource Constraints by Pei Zhu, Rui Song, Jiangao Zhang, Ziheng Xu, Yaqi Gou, Zhi Sun, Quan Shao

“…To address the demands of efficient forest fire detection and suppression, an adaptive multiple UAV swarm collaborative firefighting strategy considering dynamic forest fire spread and resource constraints was proposed in this paper. …”
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Multianalytical Method Validation for Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Solvents of Abuse in Oral Fluid by HS-GC/MS by Bruna Claudia Coppe, Bruna Tassi Borille, Taís Regina Fiorentin, Ana Laura Bemvenuti Jacques, Ana Claudia Fagundes, Stela Maris de Jezus Castro, Lysa Silveira Remy, Flavio Pechansky, Renata Pereira Limberger

“…The method showed good linearity (correlation coefficient higher than 0.99 for all solvents). The limits of detection ranged from 0.05 to 5 mg/L, while the lower limits of quantification ranged from 2.5 to 12.5 mg/L. …”
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Sero-molecular prevalence of toxoplasmosis in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients in Markazi Province, Iran by Hossein Sarmadian, Mana Shojapour, Fereshteh chegeni, Mohammad Amin Tabatabaiefar, Farshid Haghverdi, Roham Sarmadian, Reza Ghasemikhah

“…Given the limitations of serological tests, molecular diagnostics like PCR should be considered for better detection in immunocompromised patients.…”
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Multidetector CT Enterography versus Double-Balloon Enteroscopy: Comparison of the Diagnostic Value for Patients with Suspected Small Bowel Diseases by Jingjing Wang, Qiaozhen Guo, Jianping Zhao, Mei Liu, Guangquan Liao, Nianjun Chen, Dean Tian, Xiaoli Wu

“…The characteristics of the patients, detection rates, diagnostic yields, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were described and analyzed. …”
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Intrathecal Immunoglobulin A Synthesis in Multiple Sclerosis: From Biological Aspects to Clinical Relevance by Dariia Kliushnikova, Ferdinand Otto, Georg Pilz, Peter Wipfler, Andrea Harrer

“…By synthesizing these diverse lines of evidence, we highlight the importance of further research and the need for standardized detection methods to clarify the role of IgA in MS pathogenesis, disease progression, and as potential biomarker.…”
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Indoor/Outdoor Air Quality Assessment at School near the Steel Plant in Taranto (Italy) by A. Di Gilio, G. Farella, A. Marzocca, R. Giua, G. Assennato, M. Tutino, G. de Gennaro

“…Nevertheless, high metals and PAHs concentrations were detected especially when school were downwind to the steel plant. …”
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A Genomic‐Based Workflow for eDNA Assay Development for a Critically Endangered Turtle, Myuchelys georgesi by Holly V. Nelson, Arthur Georges, Katherine A. Farquharson, Elspeth A. McLennan, Jane L. DeGabriel, Katherine Belov, Carolyn J. Hogg

“…ABSTRACT Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis has become a popular conservation tool for detecting rare and elusive species. eDNA assays typically target mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) due to its high copy number per cell and its ability to persist in the environment longer than nuclear DNA. …”
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Studies on Production and Chemical Property of Singlet Oxygen and Superoxide Radical by Dyestuffs by Vikesh Kumar, M. R. Tripathi, Manish Kumar, Gopal Shukla, Sarvesh Dwivedi, Vandana Sharma

“…However benzanthrone produces detectable amount of 1O2, Although metanil yellow and p-aminodiphenylamine (p-ADPA) did not produce detectable amounts of 1O2 under similar conditions. …”
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Review of the Urinary Schistosomiasis Control in Morocco (1960–2018) by A. Balahbib, F. Amarir, S. Bouhout, M. Rhajaoui, E. Adlaoui, A. Sadak

“…Sixteen years later, no indigenous cases were detected in Morocco, and only 25 residual cases (resulting from bilharziasis previously treated) are detected, such as in Tata ( 40%), Errachidia (16%), and (12%) in Marrackesh. …”
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Emergence of Enteric Viruses in Production Chickens Is a Concern for Avian Health by Elena Mettifogo, Luis F. N. Nuñez, Jorge L. Chacón, Silvana H. Santander Parra, Claudete S. Astolfi-Ferreira, José A. Jerez, Richard C. Jones, Antonio J. Piantino Ferreira

“…The viruses most frequently detected, either alone or in concomitance with other viruses, were IBV, ANV, rotavirus, and CAstV followed by parvovirus, reovirus, and adenovirus. …”
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Assessment of Peacock Spot Disease (<i>Fusicladium oleagineum</i>) in Olive Orchards Through Agronomic Approaches and UAV-Based Multispectral Imaging by Hajar Hamzaoui, Ilyass Maafa, Hasnae Choukri, Ahmed El Bakkali, Salma El Iraqui El Houssaini, Rachid Razouk, Aziz Aziz, Said Louahlia, Khaoula Habbadi

“…Olive leaf spot (OLS), caused by <i>Fusicladium oleagineum</i>, is a significant disease affecting olive orchards, leading to reduced yields and compromising olive tree health. Early and accurate detection of this disease is critical for effective management. …”
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Pain Measurement through Temperature Changes in Children Undergoing Dental Extractions by Eleazar S. Kolosovas-Machuca, Mario A. Martínez-Jiménez, José L. Ramírez-GarcíaLuna, Francisco J. González, Amaury J. Pozos-Guillen, Nadia P. Campos-Lara, Mauricio Pierdant-Perez

“…Thermographic changes in the lacrimal caruncle can be detected in patients who undergo dental extractions. …”
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MEMS Acoustic Sensors: Charting the Path from Research to Real-World Applications by Qingyi Wang, Yang Zhang, Sizhe Cheng, Xianyang Wang, Shengjun Wu, Xufeng Liu

“…Through different sensing mechanisms, they can be used to detect sound energy density, acoustic pressure distribution, and sound wave direction. …”
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Long-read sequencing revealed complex biallelic pentanucleotide repeat expansions in RFC1-related Parkinson’s disease by Peng Liu, Fan Zhang, Xinhui Chen, Xiaosheng Zheng, Miao Chen, Zhiru Lin, Shuqi Chen, Lebo Wang, Xinchen Wang, Nan Jin, Chenxin Ying, Fei Xie, Bo Wang, Sheng Wu, Zhidong Cen, Wei Luo

“…Abstract Biallelic intronic pentanucleotide repeat expansions, mainly (AAGGG)exp and/or (ACAGG)exp in RFC1, are detected in cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy and vestibular areflexia syndrome, late-onset ataxia, and in a wide disease spectrum including Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, multiple system atrophy, and Parkinson’s disease (PD). …”
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Progress in the role of nanoparticles in the diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint tuberculosis by Yitong Ding, Baiyun Li, Yangfei Yi, Can Liu, Jie Wen, Jie Wen, Xiaohong Jian, Yufei Li

“…Recent advancements in nanotechnology have introduced novel solutions for the early detection and precise treatment of BJTB, leveraging unique physicochemical properties such as high specific surface area, targeted delivery capabilities, sustained drug release, and excellent biocompatibility. …”
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Valproic acid intoxication – The importance of toxicological analysis and correct management: A case report by André Valle de Bairros, Karol Andriely de Vargas Paier, Leonardo Corrêa Cardoso, Fernanda Ziegler Reginato, Gustavo Andrade Ugalde, Ivy Bauer Lovatel, Miguel Roehrs

“…Immunoassay screening test did not detect any substance; LC-UV detected quetiapine (> 150 ng/mL) while GC-MS determined 977.96 µg/mL of valproic acid in the patient’s plasma, confirming valproic acid intoxication. …”
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Quantitative evaluation method of stroke association based on multidimensional gait parameters by using machine learning by Cheng Wang, Cheng Wang, Cheng Wang, Zhou Long, Zhou Long, Xiang-Dong Wang, Xiang-Dong Wang, You-Qi Kong, Li-Chun Zhou, Wei-Hua Jia, Pei Li, Jing Wang, Xiao-Juan Wang, Tian Tian

“…By using machine learning algorithm, a discriminant model and a hierarchical model were trained.ResultsThe discriminant model was used to distinguish between healthy people and stroke patients. The overall detection accuracy of the model based on KNN, SVM and Randomforest algorithms is 92.86, 92.86 and 90.00%, respectively. …”
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Bienzymatic Acetylcholinesterase and Choline Oxidase Immobilized Biosensor Based on a Phenyl Carboxylic Acid-Grafted Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube by So-Ra Lee, Hyo-Eun Lee, Yun Ok Kang, Wan-Seok Hwang, Seong-Ho Choi

“…Acetylcholine in a human blood sample was detected by the AChE-ChOx-immobilized biosensor.…”
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Correlation between the Frequency of Th17 Cell and the Expression of MicroRNA-206 in Patients with Dermatomyositis by Xinyi Tang, Xinyu Tian, Yue Zhang, Wei Wu, Jie Tian, Ke Rui, Jia Tong, Liwei Lu, Huaxi Xu, Shengjun Wang

“…It was reported that IL-17 had been detected in the inflammatory infiltrates of patients with DM (dermatomyositis). …”
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