An OFDM Signal Enhancement and Demodulation Method Based on Segmented Asymmetric Bistable Stochastic Resonance by Gaohui Liu, Xiaqiang Chu

“…Simulation results demonstrate that, at an input SNR of 8 dB, the SABSR system achieves a bit error rate (BER) approximately 30% lower than that of the segmented symmetric system, significantly improving OFDM signal detection and demodulation performance.…”
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Recent advances in journal bearings: wear fault diagnostics, condition monitoring and fault diagnosis methodologies by Nazik Jebur, Wafa Soud

“…Addressing these ongoing issues will further enhance condition monitoring and defect detection, leading to more reliable and academically rigorous diagnostic methods applicable in diverse real-world scenarios.…”
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Masked and Unmasked Face Recognition Model Using Deep Learning Techniques. A case of Black Race. by Mabirizi, Vicent, Ampaire, Ray Brooks, Muhoza, Gloria B.

“…To overcome the limitation of trained security personnel, a number of face recognition models that detect masked and unmasked faces automatically for allowing access to sensitive premises have been developed. …”
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Climate change–Drylands–Food Security Nexus in Africa: From the Perspective of Technical Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities. by Hirwa, Hubert, Fadong, Li, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang

“…Comprehensive CDF frameworks are explored for dryland dynamics, ecosystem services, and food security (FS), and current high-precision ecosystem observation networks are used to detect regional-level climate variability and identify hotspots. …”
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Water Accounting and Productivity Analysis to Improve Water Savings of Nile River Basin, East Africa: From Accountability to Sustainability. by Hirwa, Hubert, Zhang, Qiuying, Li, Fadong, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Xu, Ning, Tian, Chao, Cheng, Hefa, Chen, Gang, Ngwijabagabo, Hyacinthe

“…Comprehensive CDF frameworks are explored for dryland dynamics, ecosystem services, and food security (FS), and current high-precision ecosystem observation networks are used to detect regional-level climate variability and identify hotspots. …”
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Microanalysis of Organic Pigments in Ancient Textiles by Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering on Agar Gel Matrices by Marilena Ricci, Cristiana Lofrumento, Emilio Castellucci, Maurizio Becucci

“…This analytical method has been found to be extremely safe for the analyzed substrates, thus being a promising procedure for the selective analysis and detection of molecules at low concentration in the field of artworks conservation.…”
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Effect of Workplace Noise on Hearing Ability in Tile and Ceramic Industry Workers in Iran: A 2-Year Follow-Up Study by Mehrdad Mostaghaci, Seyyed Jalil Mirmohammadi, Amir Houshang Mehrparvar, Maryam Bahaloo, Abolfazl Mollasadeghi, Mohammad Hossein Davari

“…Annual audiometric evaluations help detect changes in hearing status before clinically significant hearing loss develops. …”
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Metabolomics profiling reveals p-aminobenzoic acid enhances resistance to Fusarium head blight in wheat by Yiluo Tan, Kangjun Wang, Mingming Guo, Guangxu Zhang, Xiaofeng Li, Yijun Shi, Maosheng He, Dayong Xu, Feng Chen, Jiwei Fan

“…A total of 1001 metabolites were detected, 109 of which were significantly changed due to FHB infection. …”
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Enhancing Pipeline Reliability Analysis through Machine Learning: A Focus on Corrosion and Fluid Hammer Effects by Ajinkya Zalkikar, Bimal Nepal, Mani Venkata Rakesh Mutyala, Anika Varshney, Lianne Dsouza, Hazlina Husin, Om Prakash Yadav

“…Integrating the proposed machine learning models for reliability analysis and pressure surge detection in corroded pipelines, in conjunction with the fluid hammer effect, offers an innovative approach to identifying risks and hazards.…”
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Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence Diagnosed Late in the Third Trimester: A Case Report and Literature Review by Tafese Dejene, Abdi Kebede, Getahun Fetensa, Delayehu Bekele, Telila Mesfin, Kelil Hussen

“…The goal of managing pregnancies complicated by the TRAP sequence is to deliver a healthy, near‐term pump twin through early detection, timely intervention, and continuous follow‐up. …”
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Genetic Variation of Flavonols Quercetin, Myricetin, and Kaempferol in the Sri Lankan Tea (Camellia sinensis L.) and Their Health-Promoting Aspects by Brasathe Jeganathan, P. A. Nimal Punyasiri, J. Dananjaya Kottawa-Arachchi, Mahasen A. B. Ranatunga, I. Sarath B. Abeysinghe, M. T. Kumudini Gunasekare, B. M. Ratnayake Bandara

“…Significant amounts of myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol have been detected in the beverage type tea accessions of the Sri Lankan tea germplasm. …”
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Identification of Biomarkers for Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Using Feature Selection and Decision Tree Methods by Chun-Wei Tung, Ming-Tsang Wu, Yu-Kuei Chen, Chun-Chieh Wu, Wei-Chung Chen, Hsien-Pin Li, Shah-Hwa Chou, Deng-Chyang Wu, I-Chen Wu

“…The identification of biomarkers for early detection could be a promising strategy to decrease mortality. …”
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Chronic Caloric Restriction and Exercise Improve Metabolic Conditions of Dietary-Induced Obese Mice in Autophagy Correlated Manner without Involving AMPK by Mingxia Cui, Han Yu, Jinli Wang, Junjie Gao, Ji Li

“…AMPK phosphorylation and autophagy activity were detected by western blotting. Results. Obese mice models were successfully induced by high fat diet. …”
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Evaluation of Risk Factors Influencing Tick-Borne Infections in Livestock Through Molecular Analyses by Lorena Cardillo, Claudio de Martinis, Giovanni Sgroi, Alessia Pucciarelli, Gerardo Picazio, Maurizio Viscardi, Luisa Marati, Maria Ottaiano, Roberta Pellicanò, Nicola D’Alessio, Vincenzo Veneziano, Giovanna Fusco

“…A total of 621 whole blood samples belonging to cattle and buffaloes (<i>n</i> = 345) and small ruminants (<i>n</i> = 276) were examined by molecular examinations for the detection of tick-borne pathogens (TBPs). High prevalence (66.3%) for at least one agent was observed. …”
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Modulatory Effects of Eschscholzia californica Alkaloids on Recombinant GABAA Receptors by Milan Fedurco, Jana Gregorová, Kristýna Šebrlová, Jana Kantorová, Ondřej Peš, Roland Baur, Erwin Sigel, Eva Táborská

“…However, our understanding of these biological effects at the molecular level is still lacking. Alkaloids detected in E. californica could be hypothesized to act at GABAA receptors, which are widely expressed in the brain mainly at the inhibitory interneurons. …”
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Effect of Extruding Full-Fat Soy Flakes on Trans Fat Content by Hongxia Feng, Xiaonan Sui, Yunhe Chang, Baokun Qi, Yan Zhang, Yang Li, Lianzhou Jiang

“…It was found that only five different types of TFAs were detected out using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. …”
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Successful Treatment of Fungal Dermatitis in a Bottlenose Dolphin (<i>Tursiops truncatus</i>) by Takashi Kamio, Honoka Nojo, Rui Kano, Mami Murakami, Yukako Odani, Koji Kanda, Tomoko Mori, Yuichiro Akune, Masanori Kurita, Ayaka Okada, Yasuo Inoshima

“…This study reports on the detection of filamentous fungi in the subcutaneous tissue and wound surface on the tail fin of a managed bottlenose dolphin (<i>Tursiops truncatus</i>) emaciated due to severe digestive problems. …”
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Nitric Oxide Mediates Inflammation in Type II Diabetes Mellitus through the PPARγ/eNOS Signaling Pathway by Hua Guo, Qinglan Zhang, Haipo Yuan, Lin Zhou, Fang-fang Li, Sheng-Ming Wang, Gang Shi, Maojuan Wang

“…We analyzed the NO levels in plasma samples from T2DM patients and paired healthy adults by Nitric Oxide Analyzer then measured the expression of inflammatory cytokines (C-reactive protein, heptoglobin, IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6) in insulin-induced HepG2 cells treated with NO donor or NO scavenger, and the PPARγ, eNOS, C-reactive protein, heptoglobin, IL-1β, TNF-α, and IL-6 levels were detected by RT-PCR and western blot in insulin-induced HepG2 cells transfected with si-PPARγ. …”
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Metalloprotease Dependent Release of Placenta Derived Fractalkine by Monika Siwetz, Astrid Blaschitz, Julia Kremshofer, Jelena Bilic, Gernot Desoye, Berthold Huppertz, Martin Gauster

“…Fractalkine expression and release were detected in the trophoblast cell line BeWo, in primary term trophoblasts and placental explants. …”
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HLA-G Dimers in the Prolongation of Kidney Allograft Survival by Maureen Ezeakile, Vera Portik-Dobos, Juan Wu, Daniel D. Horuzsko, Rajan Kapoor, Muralidharan Jagadeesan, Laura L. Mulloy, Anatolij Horuzsko

“…Most studies have determined that soluble HLA-G isoforms are systematically detected in serum/plasma of transplanted patients with significantly fewer episodes of acute and/or chronic rejection of allogeneic tissue/organ. …”
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