Metal complexes in cells: from design of catalytic antioxidants to imaging metal ions and designing metal-based probes in X-ray fluorescence and IR-imaging, a multidisciplinary col... by Policar, Clotilde, Delsuc, Nicolas, Bertrand, Hélène Charlotte

“…Methods to quantify the SOD-like activity, out of cellular context and in cells, and analysis of the integrity of the metal-based antioxidant in cells (through ion mobility coupled with mass spectrometry) will be described. …”
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Carbon sequestration in different urban vegetation types in Southern Finland by L. Thölix, L. Backman, M. Havu, M. Havu, E. Karvinen, J. Soininen, J. Trémeau, O. Nevalainen, J. Ahongshangbam, L. Järvi, L. Järvi, L. Kulmala

“…Overall, this research emphasizes the importance of integrating diverse vegetation types and the impacts of irrigation into urban carbon modelling efforts to inform sustainable urban planning and climate change mitigation strategies.…”
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Study of regulated deficit irrigation regime based on individual fruit weight and quality response to water deficit duration: A case study in tomato by Xianbo Zhang, Hui Yang, Taisheng Du

“…Different RDI scenarios were evaluated to determine the optimal RDI regime through the CRITIC-TOPSIS integrated evaluation method using tomato WP, DW TSS, SAR, Ly, and CI as evaluation indexes. …”
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‘I no longer worry about money for transport to the health centre’ - economic empowerment of caregivers of children living with HIV through Village Savings and Loan Associations: e... by Joseph Rujumba, Carmen Roebersen, Susan Namara, Richard Ochen, Sharon Eva Ahumuza, Allen Tushabe, Mathias Akugizibwe, David Bitira, Innocent Mwesigye, Stella Kentusi, Henry Zakumumpa, Japheth Kwiringira, Merian Natukwatsa Musinguzi

“…The VSLA groups provided safe spaces for caregivers to share challenges and to learn more about HIV prevention and treatment from expert clients which improved the care for children living with HIV. Group training, integration of expert clients in VSLA groups, provision of VSLA kits, provision of financial top-up and linking groups to other service providers were critical success factors. …”
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Wealth-based inequalities in tuberculosis prevalence among households having children and young adults in India: insights from Indian demographic and health surveys (2015–2021) by Saurabh Singh, Quazi Syed Zahiruddin, Sorabh Lakhanpal, Suhas Ballal, Sanjay Kumar, Mahakshit Bhat, Shilpa Sharma, M Ravi Kumar, Yogesh Kumar Dhandh, Sarvesh Rustagi, Mohammed Alissa, Muhammad A. Halwani, Mohammed Garout, Hayam A Alrasheed, Maha F. Al-Subaie, Nawal A. Al Kaabi, Ali A. Rabaan, Sanjit Sah, Muhammed Shabil, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Prakasini Satapathy

“…The study underscores the need for integrated public health strategies that address both medical and socio-environmental determinants of TB. …”
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Correcting forest aboveground biomass biases by incorporating independent canopy height retrieval with conventional machine learning models using GEDI and ICESat-2 data by Biao Zhang, Zhichao Wang, Tiantian Ma, Zhihao Wang, Hao Li, Wenxu Ji, Mingyang He, Ao Jiao, Zhongke Feng

“…In contrast to advances focused on the refinement of ML algorithms, this study aims to enhance AGB estimation accuracy by integrating an additional Canopy Height (CH) information. …”
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Cloud-edge hybrid deep learning framework for scalable IoT resource optimization by Umesh Kumar Lilhore, Sarita Simaiya, Yogesh Kumar Sharma, Anjani Kumar Rai, S. M. Padmaja, Khan Vajid Nabilal, Vimal Kumar, Roobaea Alroobaea, Hamed Alsufyani

“…This study proposes a novel optimisation approach utilising deep learning to tackle these challenges. The integration of Deep Q-Networks (DQN) and Proximal Policy Optimization (PPO) offers a practical approach to addressing the dynamic characteristics of IoT applications. …”
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In-hospital costs of diabetic foot infection at a national referral hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia by Fitrianingsih, Rani Sauriasari, Em Yunir, Agusdini Banun Saptaningsih

“…Data were taken from the medical admissions record unit, electronic health records (EHR), hospital integrated system (HIS) and the foot registry system in the metabolic endocrine division, in relation to diabetic foot infection (DFI) as the primary or secondary diagnosis. …”
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Additive interaction of conjoint tobacco smoking and heavy drinking on hypertension prevalence in rural Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study by Paineto Masengere, Nynke Halbesma, Rawlance Ndejjo, Bonny Enock Balugaba, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Fred Nuwaha, Hilde Bastiaens, Geofrey Musinguzi

“…Conclusion Tobacco smoke interacts with heavy alcohol consumption to increase the risk of increased blood pressure (BP) when it cooccurs. Integrated intervention strategies targeting both smoking and heavy drinking are essential for reducing the incidence of hypertension in rural Uganda.…”
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Unambiguous identification of fungi: where do we stand and how accurate and precise is fungal DNA barcoding? by Robert Lücking, M. Catherine Aime, Barbara Robbertse, Andrew N. Miller, Hiran A. Ariyawansa, Takayuki Aoki, Gianluigi Cardinali, Pedro W. Crous, Irina S. Druzhinina, David M. Geiser, David L. Hawksworth, Kevin D. Hyde, Laszlo Irinyi, Rajesh Jeewon, Peter R. Johnston, Paul M. Kirk, Elaine Malosso, Tom W. May, Wieland Meyer, Maarja Öpik, Vincent Robert, Marc Stadler, Marco Thines, Duong Vu, Andrey M. Yurkov, Ning Zhang, Conrad L. Schoch

“…Here we provide a conceptual framework for the identification of fungi, encouraging the approach of integrative (polyphasic) taxonomy for species delimitation, i.e. the combination of genealogy (phylogeny), phenotype (including autecology), and reproductive biology (when feasible). …”
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The impact of maximum cross-sectional area of lesion on predicting the early therapeutic response of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis by Fuzhen Zhang, Yu Zhang, Zilong Yang, Ruichao Liu, Shanshan Li, Yu Pang, Liang Li

“…In the testing cohort, the AUC values were 0.869 and 0.920, sensitivities were 0.933 and 1.000, and F1 scores were 0.848 and 0.841, respectively. Conclusions: The integration of maximum lesion cross-sectional area during treatment can improve the prediction of early treatment response in MDR-TB. …”
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Impacts of free-roaming dogs on spatiotemporal niches of native carnivores in Taiwan by Hsin-Cheng Ho, Tzung-Su Ding, Hsiao-Wei Yuan, Jo-Szu Tsai, Guo-Jing Weng, Yu-Hsiu Lin, Hsiang Ling Chen, Yu-Bo Huang, Shih-Ching Yen

“…Future research that integrates other niche dimensions is necessary to better understand the impact of dogs.…”
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Medico-ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants used in the treatment of skin diseases in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu, India by Prakasam Radha, Chinniaya Udhayavani, Raju Nagaraj, Kumarasamy Sivaranjani

“…The documented medicinal plants provide a basis for developing cost-effective and culturally appropriate treatments for common skin diseases prevalent in the region. Integrating traditional knowledge with modern medical practices could enhance healthcare accessibility and sustainability.…”
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A Survey of Differential Privacy Techniques for Federated Learning by Wang Xin, Li Jiaqian, Ding Xueshuang, Zhang Haoji, Sun Lianshan

“…This paper comprehensively expounds the research status of differential privacy techniques based on the federated learning framework, first providing detailed introductions to federated learning and differential privacy technologies, and then summarizing the development status of two types of federated learning differential privacy(DPFL) techniques respectively; for CDPFL, the paper divides the discussion into first proposal of CDP and typical application examples, the impact of Gaussian mechanisms on model accuracy, optimization based on asynchronous differential privacy, and insights from other scholars; for LDPFL, the paper divides the discussion into first proposal of LDP and typical application examples, processing multidimensional data and improving model accuracy, existing methods and optimization for reducing communication costs, balancing privacy protection and data usability, LDPFL based on the Shuffle model, and insights from other scholars; following this, the paper addresses and summarizes the unique challenges introduced by incorporating differential privacy into federated learning and proposes solutions; finally, based on a summary of existing optimization techniques, the paper outlines future directions and specifically discusses three research ideas for enhancing the optimization effects of federated differential privacy: advanced optimization strategies combining Bayesian methods and the Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers (ADMM), integrating lattice homomorphic encryption techniques from cryptography to achieve more efficient differential privacy protection in federated learning, and exploring the application of zero-knowledge proof techniques in federated learning for privacy protection.…”
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Understanding ICU Nursing Knowledge, Perceived Barriers, and Facilitators of Sepsis Recognition and Management: A Cross-Sectional Study by Katherine A. Kissel, MN, RN, Karla D. Krewulak, PhD, Thérèse G. Poulin, BSc, Ken Kuljit S. Parhar, MD, MSc, Daniel J. Niven, MD, PhD, Vanessa M. Doiron, MScHQ, RN, Kirsten M. Fiest, PhD

“…Recommendations include enhanced competency development or support, utilization of structured reinforcement measures (involving the interdisciplinary team and imploring the use of integrative technologies), and addressing equipment/resource-related gaps. …”
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Bulk and single-cell transcriptome revealed the metabolic heterogeneity in human glioma by Yong Xiao, Mengjie Zhao, Ran Wang, Liang Liu, Chong Xiang, Taiping Li, Chunfa Qian, Hong Xiao, Hongyi Liu, Yuanjie Zou, Xianglong Tang, Kun Yang

“…Methods: Energy-related features of glioma were characterized through integrative analyses of multiple datasets, including bulk, single-cell, and spatial transcriptome profiling. …”
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Comparative evaluation of various DNA extraction methods and analysis of DNA degradation levels in commercially marketed Chestnut rose juices and beverages by Yongchao Ren, Yunlong Ma, Yanqi Li, Yun Song, WeiWei Zhao, Xuncai Huang, Danmin Yu, Jian Li, Zuogang Xu, Wenjun Zhao

“…Additionally, the analytical findings of DNA degradation suggested that the integrity of sample DNA could be influenced by the intricacy of processing methods used by various manufacturers. …”
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Effects of cold-pressed wheat germ oil and Bacillus subtilis on growth performance, digestibility, immune status, intestinal microbial enumeration, and gene expression of broilers... by Abdel-Moneim Eid Abdel-Moneim, Safaa A.M. Ali, M.G. Sallam, Ahmed M. Elbaz, Noura M. Mesalam, Zangabel S. Mohamed, AbdelRahman Y Abdelhady, Bing Yang, Mohamed Farouk Elsadek

“…This study provides evidence that supplementing heat-stressed broiler diets with a mixture of WGO and B. subtilis enhances antioxidant capacity, immune response, growth performance, and gut integrity via modulating the microbial community and regulating gene expression.…”
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Identification of standing dead trees in Robinia pseudoacacia plantations across China’s Loess Plateau using multiple deep learning models by Li Zhang, Xiaodong Gao, Shuyi Zhou, Zhibo Zhang, Tianjie Zhao, Yaohui Cai, Xining Zhao

“…These images were then integrated with a comprehensive evaluation of multiple detection algorithms, including Faster R-CNN, EfficientDet, YOLOv4, YOLOv5, YOLOv8, YOLOv9, and a novel model, YOLOv9-ECA. …”
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Servicesheds connect people to the landscapes upon which they depend by Yiyi Zhang, Hugo Thierry, Lara Cornejo, Lael Parrott, Monique Poulin, Kate Sherren, Danika Van Proosdij, Brian Robinson

“…We demonstrate how serviceshed mapping, when integrating social and ecological information, can be useful in multiple decision contexts. …”
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