Functional Genetic Variant in ATG5 Gene Promoter in Acute Myocardial Infarction by Yexin Zhang, Xiaohui He, Jiarui Li, Wentao Yang, Yinghua Cui, Shuchao Pang, Haihua Wang, Bo Yan

“…The results showed that a total of 15 genetic variants including 6 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the ATG5 gene promoter were found in this study population. A novel deletion variant (g.106326168_70delTCT) and an SNP [g.106325757C > G (rs190825454)] were found in one 66-year-old male patient with non-ST-segment elevated AMI, but in none of controls. …”
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The Localization Research of Brain Plasticity Changes after Brachial Plexus Pain: Sensory Regions or Cognitive Regions? by Shuai Wang, Zhen-zhen Ma, Ye-chen Lu, Jia-jia Wu, Xu-yun Hua, Mou-xiong Zheng, Jian-guang Xu

“…This research confirmed the involvement of cognitive function, which brought novel information to the potential new therapy for brachial plexus pain.…”
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Relationship between inherited genetic variation and survival from colorectal cancer stratified by tumour location by Christopher Wills, Katie Watts, Amy Houseman, Timothy S. Maughan, David Fisher, Nada A. Al-Tassan, Richard S. Houlston, Valentina Escott-Price, Jeremy P. Cheadle

“…No previously associated SNPs were replicated. Our data identify novel loci associated with survival when stratified by tumour location.…”
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Temporal Convolutional Network Approach to Secure Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) in Electric Vehicle Charging by Ikram Benfarhat, Vik Tor Goh, Chun Lim Siow, Muhammad Sheraz, Teong Chee Chuah

“…In this study, we propose a novel temporal convolutional network (TCN) to enhance EVCS security by rapidly detecting Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) attacks. …”
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An optimized deep-forest algorithm using a modified differential evolution optimization algorithm: A case of host-pathogen protein-protein interaction prediction by Jerry Emmanuel, Itunuoluwa Isewon, Jelili Oyelade

“…Additionally, the optimized model predicted seven novel host-pathogen interactions. Finally, the model was implemented as a web application which is accessible at http://dfh3pi.covenantuniversity.edu.ng.…”
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Endoscopic band ligation alone and combined with clipping for colonic diverticular bleeding: A retrospective comparative study by Noritaka Ozawa, Kenji Yamazaki, Nae Hasebe, Kazuki Yamauchi, Kaori Koide, Hiroyuki Murase, Saeka Hayashi, Takaaki Hino, Daiki Hirota, Atsushi Soga, Kiichi Otani, Naoya Masuda, Hiroki Taniguchi, Shogo Shimizu, Masahito Shimizu

“…We have established a novel method combining EBL and clipping (EBL-C) for the hemostasis of CDB (Endoscopy E-videos); this study evaluated its usefulness. …”
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Dual-Polarized Wideband Filtering Antenna Array Based on Stacked-PCB Structure by Matti Kuosmanen, Sten E. Gunnarsson, Johan Malmstrom, Juha Ala-Laurinaho, Jari Holopainen, Ville Viikari

“…The low-pass filtering in the antenna elements reduces the requirement for the front-end filtering between the antenna and the microwave electronics, resulting in improved overall out-of-band suppression, size reduction, and lower cost. The array employs a novel stacked-PCB structure, where simple two-sided PCBs are stacked on top of each other. …”
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High-definition transcranial infraslow pink noise stimulation for chronic low back pain: protocol for a pilot, safety and feasibility randomised placebo-controlled trial by Ramakrishnan Mani, Dirk De Ridder, Sven Vanneste, Divya Bharatkumar Adhia, John N J Reynolds

“…This pilot study aims to (1) evaluate feasibility, safety and acceptability of a novel neuromodulation technique, high-definition transcranial infraslow pink noise stimulation (HD-tIPNS), in people with CLBP, (2) explore the trend of effect of HD-tIPNS on pain and function, and (3) derive treatment estimates to support sample size calculation for a fully powered trial should trends of effectiveness be present.Methods and analysis A pilot, triple-blinded randomised two-arm placebo-controlled parallel trial. …”
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Duckweed: a starch-hyperaccumulating plant under cultivation with a combination of nutrient limitation and elevated CO2 by Ling Guo, Ling Guo, Yang Fang, Songhu Wang, Yao Xiao, Yanqiang Ding, Yanling Jin, Xueping Tian, Anping Du, Zhihua Liao, Kaize He, Shuang Chen, Yonggui Zhao, Li Tan, Zhuolin Yi, Yuqing Che, Lanchai Chen, Jinmeng Li, Leyi Zhao, Peng Zhang, Zhengbiao Gu, Fangyuan Zhang, Yan Hong, Qing Zhang, Hai Zhao

“…Therefore, there is a pressing need to explore and develop new sources of starch.MethodsWe develop a novel duckweed cultivation technology that combines nutrients limitation and CO2 supplementation to achieve very high starch content. …”
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Development of Fermentation-induced Soymilk Gel: Effects of Different Lactic Acid Bacteria on the Physicochemical Characteristics by Fatemeh Rahmani, Ali Moayedi, Marteza Khomeiri, Mahboobeh Kashiri

“…Overall, it can be concluded that L. plantarum MCM4, W. confusa MDM8, and S. thermophilus can be introduced as starter cultures for the production of novel soymilk gels with reasonable properties.…”
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Magnesium extraction of ferronickel slag processed by alkali fusion and hydrochloric acid leaching by Prasetyo A.B., Khaerul A., Mayangsari W., Febriana E., Maksum A., Andinie J., Firdiyono F., Soedarsono J.W.

“…The specific objective is to determine the optimum conditions of magnesium extraction in the process of alkali fusion followed by hydrochloric acid leaching. A novel method for magnesium extraction from ferronickel slag was carried out through reducing silica content followed by acid leaching method. …”
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Human Action Recognition Using Difference of Gaussian and Difference of Wavelet by Gopampallikar Vinoda Reddy, Kongara Deepika, Lakshmanan Malliga, Duraivelu Hemanand, Chinnadurai Senthilkumar, Subburayalu Gopalakrishnan, Yousef Farhaoui

“…The major challenge in HAR is the design of an action descriptor that makes the HAR system robust for different environments. A novel action descriptor is proposed in this study, based on two independent spatial and spectral filters. …”
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Evaluation of the Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activities on Cancer Cell Line of Extracts of Parasitic Plants Harvested in Tunisia by Imen Ben Attia, Paolo Zucca, Flaminia Cesare Marincola, Mariella Nieddu, Alessandra Piras, Antonella Rosa, Antonio Rescigno, Mohamed Chaieb

“…These data suggest that, despite the extreme climate conditions and the damage that can result, the studied desert parasitic plants can represent a novel and precious source of metabolites, with promising biological activities.…”
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Faecalibacterium prausnitzii regulates carbohydrate metabolic functions of the gut microbiome in C57BL/6 mice by Peiling Geng, Ni Zhao, Yufan Zhou, Reuben S. Harris, Yong Ge

“…Here, we isolated and characterized a novel F. prausnitzii strain (UT1) that belongs to the most prevalent but underappreciated phylogenetic clade in the global human population. …”
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An Educational Web-Based Expert System for Novice Highway Technology in Flexible Pavement Maintenance by Abdalrhman Milad, Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff, Sayf A. Majeed, Zainab Hasan Ali, Mohmed Solla, Nadhir Al-Ansari, Riza Atiq Rahmat, Zaher Mundher Yaseen

“…Nevertheless, the web-based expert system for maintaining flexible pavement problems in tropical regions (ESTAMPSYS) designed in this study is a novel concept. Prior to developing this system, the need for such a system was determined through literature review and validated through a questionnaire survey. …”
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Dynamic changes in peripheral blood lymphocyte trajectory predict the clinical outcomes of sepsis by Dongkai Li, Jiahui Zhang, Wei Cheng, Guoyu Zhao, Xianli Lei, Yawen Xie, Na Cui, Hao Wang

“…A nomogram combining these variables provided individualized risk estimations.ConclusionsThe lymphocyte trajectories delineated novel dynamic phenotypes associated with divergent sepsis outcomes. …”
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Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis of the Association Between Mitochondrial Proteins and Neurodegenerative Diseases by Fangyuan Wang, Zhou Jing, Qingyi Wang, Minghe Li, Bingqi Lu, Ao Huo, Chenglin Zhao, Huanyu Zhou, Wulong Liang, Weihua Hu, Xudong Fu

“…This study investigates the causal links between variations in mitochondrial protein genes and neurodegenerative diseases, aiming to elucidate their potential contributions to disease progression and identify novel therapeutic strategies. Methods Herein, we utilized data from genome‐wide association studies (GWAS) on mitochondrial proteins and neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Skeletal Site-Specific Lipid Profile and Hematopoietic Progenitors of Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue in Patients Undergoing Primary Hip Arthroplasty by Drenka Trivanović, Marko Vujačić, Aleksandra Arsić, Tamara Kukolj, Milica Rajković, Nikola Bogosavljević, Zoran Baščarević, Mirjana Maljković Ružičić, Jovana Kovačević, Aleksandra Jauković

“…These findings might bring forth new inputs for defining BMAT biology and setting novel directions in OA disease investigations.…”
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Screening and identification of host signaling pathways for alleviating influenza-induced production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, IP-10, IL-8, and MCP-1, using a U937 cell-based... by Si Chen, Si Chen, Yang Yu, Yue Su, Xiaoqin Lian, Lefang Jiang, Zhuogang Li, Mingxin Zhang, Yarou Gao, Haonan Zhang, Xingjian Zhu, Jiaxin Ke, Xulin Chen

“…Moreover, our results suggest that TKIs present promising opportunities as novel therapeutic agents against influenza-induced pneumonia.…”
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Comparison between Collagen and Lidocaine Intramuscular Injections in Terms of Their Efficiency in Decreasing Myofascial Pain within Masseter Muscles: A Randomized, Single-Blind Co... by Aleksandra Nitecka-Buchta, Karolina Walczynska-Dragon, Jolanta Batko-Kapustecka, Mieszko Wieckiewicz

“…Background and Objective. A novel option for myofascial pain (MFP) management and muscle regeneration is intramuscular collagen injections. …”
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