A comprehensive review of AI-based collagen valorization: Recent trends, innovations in extraction, and applications by Arthi Srinivasan, Arun Gupta, Vigneswaran Narayanamurthy

“…The study explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing collagen extraction processes, enhancing efficiency, yield, and quality while reducing energy consumption and waste generation. …”
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Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes by Adrianna Kopaczyńska, Katarzyna Szafrańska, Szymon Niemirka, Aleksandra Janiak, Kinga Dominiczak, Łukasz Grądalski, Filip Dębicki

“…Personalized dosing and combined pharmacotherapy with behavioral support are recommended for optimal outcomes. However, the rise of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as an alternative to traditional smoking has introduced new opportunities in smoking cessation efforts. …”
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An Improved One-Pot Procedure for Preparation Of N,N -Diethyl-m-Toluamide from m-Toluic Acid by Thinh Pham Duc, Thu Nguyen Van, Phuong Bui Thu, Chau Phan Dinh, Duc Viet Le, Duong Vu Binh

“…Conclusions: An improved procedure for the synthesis of N,N-diethyl-m -toluamide (DEET) or N,N-diethyl-m-methylbenzamide is established where the use of all reagents was optimized in suitable amount to apply in industrial production.…”
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Exploring precision therapeutics: computational design of antisense oligonucleotides targeting AXL gene transcripts in multiple sclerosis treatment management by Bhargav Shreevatsa, Bhargav Shreevatsa, Abhigna Nagaraj, Chandan Dharmashekar, Anisha Jain, Bhavana Harendra, Siddesh V. Siddalingegowda, Haneen A. Al-Mazroua, Sheikh F. Ahmad, Shashanka K. Prasad, Chandrashekar Srinivasa, Chandan Shivamallu, Shiva Prasad Kollur

“…Three ASOs, A1, A2, and A3, were designed to specifically target the 5′ untranslated region (5′UTR) and coding region of the AXL gene transcripts. The ASOs were optimized with a focus on stability, binding affinity, and specificity towards AXL mRNA while minimizing off-target effects. …”
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Precision Adverse Drug Reactions Prediction with Heterogeneous Graph Neural Network by Yang Gao, Xiang Zhang, Zhongquan Sun, Payal Chandak, Jiajun Bu, Haishuai Wang

“…Abstract Accurate prediction of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) at the patient level is essential for ensuring patient safety and optimizing healthcare outcomes. Traditional machine learning‐based methods primarily focus on predicting potential ADRs for drugs, but they often fall short of capturing the complexity of individual demographics and the variations in ADRs experienced by different people. …”
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Impact of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol Compliance on Outcome After Pancreatic Surgery: Results From a Certified ERAS Center by Alina S. Ritter, MD, Thilo Welsch, MD, FACS, MBA, Freya Brodersen, MSc, Julia Auinger, MD, Parisa Moll-Khosrawi, MD, Mara R. Goetz, MD, Jan Bardenhagen, MD, Christine Nitschke, MD, Tobias Schneider, BSc, Björn Wellge, MD, Anna Suling, PhD, Faik G. Uzunoglu, MD, Asmus Heumann, MD, Felix Nickel, MD, Thilo Hackert, MD, Jakob R. Izbicki, MD

“…Early mobilization on POD1 and restrictive fluid management were key indicators for optimized short-term outcomes.…”
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Trending applications of Phase Change Materials in sustainable thermal engineering: An up-to-date review by Matteo Morciano, Matteo Fasano, Eliodoro Chiavazzo, Luigi Mongibello

“…Outlining around 100 various cases, PCMs emerge as particularly suitable to ensure optimal operating temperature ranges, to extend lifespan of the devices and ultimately to improve overall system energy efficiency. …”
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From Technical Prerequisites to Improved Care: Distributed Edge AI for Tomographic Imaging by Bilgehan Akdemir, Hafiz Faheem Shahid, Mikael A. K. Brix, Juho Laakkola, Johirul Islam, Tanesh Kumar, Jarmo Reponen, Miika T. Nieminen, Erkki Harjula

“…Cloud systems with robust GPUs and resource capacity are optimal choices for DL-based medical image processing. …”
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Learning and Teaching Geological Field Skills in a Virtual World: Insights From an Undergraduate Virtual Fieldtrip in Kinlochleven, Scotland by Matthew J. Genge, Valentin Laurent, Philippa J. Mason, Alan R. T. Spencer, Mark D. Sutton, Alex C. Whittaker

“…The data obtained suggests that virtual fieldtrips cannot fully replace their outdoor equivalents, however, they are valuable in supplementing and supporting outdoor fieldtrips, in particular by increasing inclusivity and enabling field time to be used optimally.…”
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Reduction in thermal plasticity of life history traits in response to cold selection: an experimental evolution study using Drosophila melanogaster by Rishav Roy, Rishav Roy, Aradhya Chattopadhyay, Sreebes Deb Sharma, Aharna Mondal, Payel Biswas, Payel Biswas, Shampa M. Ghosh

“…Both selection lines were derived from the same ancestral population.Results and discussionWe found that while 25°C selected females lay significantly fewer eggs in cold compared to warm or optimal rearing temperature of 25°C, the 17°C selected females have consistent or canalized fecundity levels across warm and cold conditions. …”
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Doctors’ satisfaction with the rehabilitation system for anti-terrorist operation participants: A factor analysis by Irina Holovanova, Oleksandr Havlovsky, Shanshan Wang, Oleksandr Korneta, Maksym Khorosh, Igor Kaydashev, Renee Robinson, Ubydul Haque

“…These insights can aid in optimizing the current rehabilitation system in Ukraine.…”
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A Comparative Analysis of the Water Retention Properties of Hydrogels Prepared from Melon and Orange Peels in Soils by Shiwei Fang, Yuan Zhong, Jun Wu, Yufan Xie, Liqun Cai, Minjun Li, Jun Cao, Hejie Zhao, Bo Dong

“…The objective of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the performance of hydrogels prepared from two distinct raw materials and to identify the hydrogels with the optimal overall capacity for dry farming applications. …”
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The Impact on Emergency Department Utilization and Patient Flows after Integrating with a General Practitioner Cooperative: An Observational Study by W. A. M. H. Thijssen, M. Wijnen-van Houts, J. Koetsenruijter, P. Giesen, M. Wensing

“…Overall, increased collaboration with after-hours primary care and emergency care seemed to optimize ED utilization.…”
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Resiquimod induces a mixed Th1 and Th2 response via STAT1 and STAT3 signalling in chickens by Deepthi Kappala, Saravanan Ramakrishnan, Patel Nikunjkumar Prakashbhai, Abinaya Kaliappan, Prasad Thomas, Jörg Linde, Mithilesh Singh, Sohini Dey, Madhan Mohan Chellappa

“…These insights provide a foundation for optimizing R-848 as an immunomodulatory agent in avian species.…”
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Tetracyclines in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Dual Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Roles, Effectiveness, and Safety Insights by Mislav Radić, Andrej Belančić, Hana Đogaš, Marijana Vučković, Andrea Gelemanović, Andrea Faour, Ivan Vlak, Josipa Radić

“…This review highlights the need for further research to address gaps in evidence, including the development of modified tetracyclines with reduced antimicrobial effects and improved safety profiles, as well as the integration of personalized medicine approaches to optimize patient outcomes.…”
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Flowering characteristics and breeding system of Deutzia parviflora by WANG Qi, LI Jinyu, WANG Xinyi, WANG Yixuan, GUO Wei, YUAN Tao

“…Its flowering type is concentrated flowering, with a group flowering period of 22-23 d and a single flowering period of 8 d, which can be divided into 8 stages. (2) The stigma acceptability at the petal flattening stage was the strongest, and the pollen viability at the stamen expansion stage was the highest. (3) The optimal medium for pollen viability determination was: 100.0 g/L sucrose + 0.3 g/L H3BO3 + 0.2 g/L CaCl2. (4) Pollen can be dried and stored in the short term (within 10 d), at -20 ℃ and -80 ℃ in the medium term (10-30 d), and at -80 ℃ for a long time (more than 30 d). (5) The pollen-ovule ratio of D . parviflora was 23 695.93, the out-crossing index was 3, the fruit setting rate of xenogamy was the highest. …”
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Supplementation of lake extender with cysteamine preserves quality parameters and fertility potential of post-thawed rooster sperm during cryopreservation process by Reza Masoudi, Saeid Esmaeilkhanian, Maryam Hatami, Mohsen Sharafi, Ali Hatefi, Fatemeh Zarei, Reihaneh Nateghi, Mohammad Reza Tohidkia

“…Conclusion using the optimal concentration of CYS (1 mM) in the Lake extender is useful for protecting rooster sperm during the cryopreservation process and it could be used for reproductive programs.…”
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Effects of Annealing Conditions on the Catalytic Performance of Anodized Tin Oxide for Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction by Nicolò B. D. Monti, Juqin Zeng, Micaela Castellino, Samuele Porro, Mitra Bagheri, Candido F. Pirri, Angelica Chiodoni, Katarzyna Bejtka

“…Electrochemical measurements revealed that SnO_x catalysts annealed in air at 525 °C exhibited the highest formate selectivity and current density, attributed to the optimized oxidation state and the presence of oxygen vacancies. …”
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Photovoltaic Solar Technologies: Solution to Affordable, Sustainable, and Reliable Energy Access for All in Rwanda by Samuel Bimenyimana, Godwin Norense Osarumwense Asemota, Jean De Dieu Niyonteze, Cyprien Nsengimana, Paula Jeanne Ihirwe, Lingling Li

“…This paper used the HOMER software for modeling the optimal, sustainable, reliable, and affordable photovoltaic solar technologies as energy solutions for all (off-grid and on-grid users) in Rwanda. …”
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Hydrolysis of Methionine- and Histidine-Containing Peptides Promoted by Dinuclear Platinum(II) Complexes with Benzodiazines as Bridging Ligands: Influence of Ligand Structure on th... by Snežana Rajković, Beata Warżajtis, Marija D. Živković, Biljana Đ. Glišić, Urszula Rychlewska, Miloš I. Djuran

“…The crystal structure of 1 was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis, while the DFT M06-2X method was applied in order to optimize the structures of 1–3. The chlorido Pt(II) complexes 1–3 were converted into the corresponding aqua species 1a–3a, and their reactions with an equimolar amount of Ac–L–Met–Gly and Ac–L–His–Gly dipeptides were studied by 1H NMR spectroscopy in the pH range 2.0 < pH < 2.5 at 37°C. …”
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