D2CBDAMAttUnet: Dual-Decoder Convolution Block Dual Attention Unet for Accurate Retinal Vessel Segmentation From Fundus Images by Vo Trong Quang Huy, Chih-Min Lin

“…Thoroughly tested against the DRIVE, CHASEDB1 and STARE datasets, recognized standards in retinal vessel segmentation, the proposed models not only redefine the accuracy benchmarks but also represent a significant stride in automated retinal vessel analysis. …”
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Theoretical and Experimental Study on Synchronization of the Two Homodromy Exciters in a Non-Resonant Vibrating System by Xue-Liang Zhang, Chun-Yu Zhao, Bang-Chun Wen

“…Synchronization of the two exciters stems from the coupling dynamic characteristic of the vibrating system having selecting motion, especially, under the condition that the parameters of system are complete symmetry, the torque of frequency capture stemming from the circular motion of the rigid frame drives the phase difference to approach PI and carry out the swing of the rigid frame; that from the swing of the rigid frame forces the phase difference to near zero and achieve the circular motion of the rigid frame. …”
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Modeling and robust control of a parallel robotic mechanism driven by linear actuators based on shape memory alloys by Alejandro Guarneros-Sandoval, Mariana Ballesteros, Rita Q. Fuentes-Aguilar, Isaac Chairez

“…The controller estimates the SMA temperature to move the actuators, and the average electrical power is computed to drive the temperature to the reference value. The proposed controller is assessed by comparing a performance function related to the tracking error and the control energy used with the one obtained using a traditional proportional-derivative controller that does not consider the actuator model. …”
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Decoding the Methylation Patterns of ABC Transporters in Colorectal Cancer by Nurul Nabilah Norhisan, Rashidah Baharudin, Nurul Qistina Rus Bakarurraini, Nur Alyaa Afifah Md Shahri, Francis Yew Fu Tieng, Imilia Ismail, Muhammad-Redha Abdullah-Zawawi, Learn-Han Lee, Nurul Syakima Ab Mutalib

“…The molecular mechanisms that drive CRC, particularly the DNA methylation patterns in ATP-binding cassette (ABC) genes, have attracted considerable attention because of their potential roles in CRC drug resistance, initiation, and progression. …”
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A Motor Learning Oriented, Compliant and Mobile Gait Orthosis by A. Calanca, S. Piazza, P. Fiorini

“…In this way patients can drive the orthosis by themselves, deploying augmented biofeedback over movements. …”
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Mindfulness and consumer behavior: a bibliometric analysis of themes and trends over 20 years by Maria-Angeles Iniesta-Bonillo, Alinne Pompeu-Queiros, Maria Mercedes Capobianco Uriarte, Helena Alves

“…This paper aims to contribute to this research field by conducting a comprehensive analysis of the key elements that shape and drive research in mindfulness and consumer behavior over the past two decades. …”
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Exploring Brain Size Asymmetry and Its Relationship with Predation Risk Among Chinese Anurans by Chuan Chen, Ying Jiang, Yiming Wu, Lingsen Cao, Wenbo Liao

“…Our findings suggest that an increased predation risk linked to sociality is likely to drive an increase in right telencephalon size.…”
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Influence of the boreal summer intraseasonal oscillation on temperature and precipitation in South Korea by Yoo‐Rim Jung, Woo‐Seop Lee

“…The spatial distribution of BSISO convection, which drives precipitation variation, shows a distinctive pattern of three meridionally narrow cells extending from the Philippines to the Korean Peninsula. …”
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Small-scale land use effects on plant communities in Mediterranean urban ecosystems by Vincenzo Baldi, Alessandro Bellino, Daniela Baldantoni

“…Data analysis relied on the derivation of synthetic structural and functional diversity indices, employed together with community composition and species abundances in ascertaining how land use (pathways, lawns, tree rows) and margin effect (distance from interfaces) drive the diversity of plant communities. Overall, results indicate a remarkable heterogeneity of plant communities, even at scales in the order of few meters, with land use and margin effect differentially affecting their structural and functional biodiversity. …”
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Towards inclusive and sustainable strategies in smart cities: A comparative analysis of Zurich, Oslo, and Copenhagen by Oluwadamilola A. Oyadeyi, Olajide O. Oyadeyi

“…The study reveals that smart mobility and waste-to-energy systems drive Zurich’s strengths in urban densification and public transportation, Oslo’s leadership in renewable energy and electric mobility, and Copenhagen’s ambitious carbon–neutral initiatives. …”
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User avoidance behavior in pharmaceutical e-commerce intelligent customer service: a stressor-strain-outcome perspective by Jing Jia, Lu Chen, Chengzhen Wu, Manling Xiao

“…The study employed SPSS for data normality tests and SmartPLS for structural equation modeling to analyze the relationships between emotional stress, system overload, and user avoidance behavior.ResultsThe findings indicate that system overload, information overload, and service overload significantly contribute to user emotional stress, which in turn drives avoidance behavior. The analysis revealed strong explanatory power (R2 values ranging from 0.450 to 0.586) and confirmed the mediating role of emotional stress in the relationship between overload factors and user avoidance.DiscussionThis research highlights the critical role of emotional stress in user interactions with ICS, suggesting that pharmaceutical e-commerce companies must refine their ICS design to meet diverse user needs and reduce cognitive burdens. …”
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NADH Reductive Stress and Its Correlation with Disease Severity in Leigh Syndrome: A Pilot Study Using Patient Fibroblasts and a Mouse Model by Tamaki Ishima, Natsuka Kimura, Mizuki Kobayashi, Chika Watanabe, Eriko F. Jimbo, Ryosuke Kobayashi, Takuro Horii, Izuho Hatada, Kei Murayama, Akira Ohtake, Ryozo Nagai, Hitoshi Osaka, Kenichi Aizawa

“…Similarly, in the mouse model, NADH levels were significantly increased in the KO group (<i>p</i> = 0.002), further suggesting that NADH elevation drives reductive stress. This precise method for NADH measurement is expected to outperform conventional assays, such as those for lactate, providing a simpler and more reliable means of assessing disease progression.…”
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Modulation of biological activities in adipose derived stem cells by histone deacetylation by Sallam Abdallah, Mouna Tabebi, Sawsan Qanadilo, Neserin Ali, Jing Wang, Pádraig D’Arcy, Wen Zhong, Folke Sjoberg, Moustafa Elmasry, Ahmed El-Serafi

“…Extracellular signals drive cell proliferation during tissue regeneration, while epigenetic mechanisms regulate stem cell homeostasis, differentiation, and skin repair. …”
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Effect of temperature cycles on the sleep-like state in Hydra vulgaris by Aya Sato, Manabu Sekiguchi, Koga Nakada, Taishi Yoshii, Taichi Q. Itoh

“…It is mainly controlled by two processes: a circadian clock that regulates the timing of sleep and a homeostat that regulates the sleep drive. Even cnidarians, such as Hydra and jellyfish, which lack a brain, display sleep-like states. …”
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Role of the androgen receptor in melanoma aggressiveness by Marzia Di Donato, Costanza Maria Cristiani, Mariaelena Capone, Cinzia Garofalo, Gabriele Madonna, Lucia Carmela Passacatini, Margaret Ottaviano, Paolo Antonio Ascierto, Ferdinando Auricchio, Ennio Carbone, Antimo Migliaccio, Gabriella Castoria

“…We now report that ligand activation of the androgen receptor drives melanoma invasiveness and its escape from natural killer-mediated cytotoxic effect. …”
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Prevalence and Presentation of Paediatric Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria by Abideen Salako, Oluwatosin Odubela, Tomilola Musari-Martins, Priscilla Ezemelue, Titilola Gbaja-Biamila, Babasola Opaneye, Ayorinde James, Osaga Oforomeh, Kazeem Osuolale, Adesola Musa, Emelda Chukwu, Nurudeen Rahman, Agatha David, Rosemary Audu, Oliver Ezechi, Babatunde Salako

“…Data on the sociodemographic, clinical characteristics and SARS-CoV-2 results of participants at a modified drive-through centre for COVID-19 test sample collection over four months were retrieved from the electronic medical records (EMR). …”
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Geo-behavioural predictors of diagnosed hypertension in Igbo Ora Area, Oyo State, Nigeria by Olalekan J. Taiwo, Joshua O. Akinyemi, Ayodeji Adebayo, Oluwafemi A. Popoola, Rufus O. Akinyemi, Onoja M. Akpa, Paul Olowoyo, Akinkunmi P. Okekunle, Ezinne O. Uvere, Omotolani Titilayo Ajala, Chukwuemeka Nwimo, Olayinka J. Adebajo, Adewale E. Ayodele, Ayodeji Salami, Oyedunni S. Arulogun, Olanrewaju Olaniyan, Richard W. Walker, Carolyn Jenkins, Bruce Ovbiagele, Mayowa Owolabi

“…Socio-economic, health-related, behavioural, and environmental factors collectively drive diagnosed hypertension. Spatial clustering of diagnosed hypertension in the Igbo Ora community is localized, indicating potential spatial factors influencing its prevalence. …”
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Experimental Verification of the Adequacy of Mathematical Model of the Reciprocating Electric Electromagnetically Excited Generator by A. B. Menzhinski, A. N. Malashin, Yu. V. Sukhodolov

“…In a breadboard sample of the reciprocating electric generator a drive motor of 100 W with an amplitude of reciprocating oscillations of the moving part equal to 16 mm, and a frequency of oscillations adjustable in the range from 5 to 50 Hz is used in order to simulate a free-piston engine. …”
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Key oncogenes and candidate drugs for hepatitis-B-driven hepatocellular carcinoma progression by Liqin Ruan, Ningbo Fang, Xinhua Zhao, Weili Chen, Zhaoping Wu, Xiaoyong Wu

“…Conclusions Together, eight key HB-LC genes play important cancer-promoting roles in LC, which may be the molecular mechanism by which HBV drives the development of LC.…”
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A Novel Space Large Deployable Paraboloid Structure with Power and Communication Integration by Tao Zheng, Zheng Fei, Xi Rui, Lide Yan

“…To achieve the goal of integrating power and communication, the TER pointing mechanism drives the CMMR/ECD to track the sun in the sunshine region or to turn to face the ground station/other target in the Earth’s shadow region. …”
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