Water-Matching CAM: A Novel Class Activation Map for Weakly-Supervised Semantic Segmentation of Water in SAR Images by Kai Wang, Zhongle Ren, Biao Hou, Feng Sha, Zhiyang Wang, Weibin Li, Licheng Jiao

“…To address the issues of incomplete activation and false positives associated with applying existing CAM methods to semantic segmentation of water in SAR images, we propose a novel water-matching CAM to generate accurate CAMs of water. …”
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A Novel and Effective Model for Automatic Modulation Classification Prediction Based on Multi-BIGRU, Multi-Encoder, and Hyper-Cross by Jianzheng Lin

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The Neurorehabilitation Training Toolkit (NTT): A Novel Worldwide Accessible Motor Training Approach for At-Home Rehabilitation after Stroke by Sergi Bermúdez i Badia, M. S. Cameirão

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A Novel Rapeseed Mapping Framework Integrating Image Fusion, Automated Sample Generation, and Deep Learning in Southwest China by Ruolan Jiang, Xingyin Duan, Song Liao, Ziyi Tang, Hao Li

“…First, MODIS and Landsat data were used to fill the gaps in Sentinel-2 imagery, creating time-series images through the object-level processing version of the spatial and temporal adaptive reflectance fusion model (OL-STARFM). In addition, a novel spectral phenology approach was developed to automatically generate training samples, which were then input into the improved TS-ConvNeXt ECAPA-TDNN (NeXt-TDNN) deep learning model for accurate rapeseed mapping. …”
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GNA15 predicts poor outcomes as a novel biomarker related to M2 macrophage infiltration in ovarian cancer by Qin Liu, Qin Liu, Yabing Sun, Yabing Sun, Tao Zhang, Wanrun Lin, Jing Zhang, Huijuan Zhang, Huijuan Zhang, Wenxin Zheng, Hong Xu, Hong Xu, Feng Zhou, Feng Zhou

“…This study aims to establish a novel prognostic signature and identify M2-like TAM-related biomarkers in OC using RNAseq-based transcriptome analysis.MethodsPrognostic M2-like TAM-related genes were identified through univariate Cox regression, consensus clustering, and LASSO regression. …”
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Multi-ancestry genome-wide meta-analysis with 472,819 individuals identifies 32 novel risk loci for psoriasis by Min Zhang, Wenting Su, Jiahui Deng, Bin Zhai, Gaizhi Zhu, Ran Gao, Qi Zeng, Jinming Qiu, Ziqing Bian, He Xiao, Guoming Luan, Renxi Wang

“…Results We identified 74 genome-wide significant loci for psoriasis. Of 74 loci, 32 were novel psoriasis risk loci. Across 74 loci, 801 likely causal genes are indicated and 164 causal genes are prioritized. …”
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Design and Numerical Analysis of a Novel Rectangular PCF (R-PCF)-Based Biochemical Sensor (BCS) in the THz Regime by Abdullah Al-Mamun Bulbul, Abbas Z. Kouzani, M. A. Parvez Mahmud, Abdullah-Al Nahid

“…A novel PCF-based sensor has been presented in this paper to sense different chemicals and biocomponents. …”
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A Novel Spine Fixation System Made Entirely of Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced PEEK Composite: An In Vitro Mechanical Evaluation by Ofir Uri, Yoram Folman, Gil Laufer, Eyal Behrbalk

“…This study tests the mechanical properties of a novel spine fixation system made entirely of carbon-fiber-reinforced PEEK (CFR-PEEK) composite material (CarboClear System, CarboFix Orthopedics Ltd., Israel). …”
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Dysregulated Expression and Methylation Analysis Identified TLX1NB as a Novel Recurrence Marker in Low-Grade Gliomas by Hongzhou Duan, Zuozhen Yang, Chen Li, Jiayong Zhang, Shengli Shen, Changwei Yuan, Yingjin Wang

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Novel Heronian mean based $ m $-polar fuzzy power geometric aggregation operators and their application to urban transportation management by Ghous Ali, Kholood Alsager

“…This study was mainly devoted to introducing three novel aggregation operators (AGOs) for multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) based on generalized geometric Heronian mean (GGHM) operations comprise the concept of $ m $F sets. …”
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Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase Is a Novel Predictor for the Severity in the Patients With MAFLD: A Cross-Sectional Study in Hefei, China by Yu L, Bao S, Zhu F, Xu Y, Zu F, Liu Y, Jiang R, Chen S, Chen W

“…Logistic regression showed that LDH was significantly and positively correlated with MAFLD, B.MASH, MASH, at-risk MASH, fibrosis grade ≥ 1, fibrosis grade ≥ 2 and fibrosis grade ≥ 3.Conclusion: Increased LDH levels were significantly and independently associated with the presence and severity of metabolic syndrome and MAFLD, indicating that LDH could be used as a novel biomarker and clinical predictor of severity of metabolic syndrome and MAFLD.Keywords: lactate dehydrogenase, obesity, metabolic syndrome, inflammation, metabolic associated fatty liver disease, (MAFLD)…”
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A Novel Case Base Reasoning and Frequent Pattern Based Decision Support System for Mitigating Software Risk Factors by Muhammad Asif, Jamil Ahmed

“…This paper presents a novel model which identifies the relationship between risk factors and mitigations automatically by using intelligent Decision Support System (DSS). …”
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Planning and Scheduling Process for a Grid-Connected Microgrid Based on Renewable Energy Sources by a Novel Fuzzy Method by Zhao Lijun, Li Qingsheng, Ding Guanhua

“…In the present work, a novel programming method is proposed for energy management and optimization of operational expenses over a grid-connected microgrid (MG). …”
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Identification of novel saltiness/saltiness enhancing peptides in egg proteins: Molecular docking, action mechanism and in vitro activity validation by Yaxin Cao, Linyuezhi Yan, Di Liu, Qian Zhang, Wenzhu Zhao, Lin Yuan, Yiding Yu, Zhipeng Yu

“…In this study, novel saltiness/saltiness enhancing peptides VESQTNGIIR, NQITKPNDVY, and DEDTQAMP were identified from the hen egg proteins via virtual enzymatic, molecular docking, and electronic tongue analysis. …”
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Machine learning-based identification and validation of amino acid metabolism related genes as novel biomarkers in chronic kidney disease by Guoqing Zhang, Hongyan Luo, Xiaohua Lu, Yonghua Liu, Mei Wang, Bo Li, Haixia Lu, Yali Zheng

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Antibacterial Effects of the Novel Blue Laser and Erbium Chromium Laser on Enterococcus Faecalis in Root Canal Dentin with Different Thicknesses by Seyedeh Sareh Hendi, Erfan Ahmadyani, Mohammad Yousef Alikhani, Maryam Farhadian, Alireza Mirzaei

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Identification of a novel TOP2B::AFF2 fusion gene in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Tao Liu, Yang Wang, Xi-Zhou An, Jiaqi Liu, Yuqin Wu, Yan Xiang, Yong-Jie Zhang, Lan Huang, Jia-Cheng Li, Yu-Zhuo-Pu Li, Jie Yu

“…Abstract Genetic alterations play a pivotal role in leukemic clonal transformation, significantly influencing disease pathogenesis and clinical outcomes. Here, we report a novel fusion gene and investigate its pathogenic role in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). …”
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Ecuadorian Cacao Mucilage as a Novel Culture Medium Ingredient: Unveiling Its Potential for Microbial Growth and Biotechnological Applications by Tania María Guzmán-Armenteros, Luis Santiago Guerra, Jenny Ruales, Luis Ramos-Guerrero

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Unsupervised detection of novel SARS-CoV-2 mutations and lineages in wastewater samples using long-read sequencing by Ignacio Garcia, Rasmus K. Riis, Line V. Moen, Andreas Rohringer, Elisabeth H. Madslien, Karoline Bragstad

“…HERCULES identifies and quantifies mutations and lineages without requiring database-guided deconvolution, enhancing the detection of novel variants. We evaluated HERCULES on Norwegian wastewater samples collected from July 2022 to October 2023 as part of a national pilot on WBE of SARS-CoV-2. …”
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Nanotherapeutic smart approaches for combating Alzheimer’s disease and overcoming existing obstacles: A novel eco-friendly green approach by Ahmed M. Almehdi, Doha H. Aboubaker, Rania Hamdy, Ali El-Keblawy

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