Genotyping from targeted NGS data based on a small set of SNPs correctly matches patient samples by Deyan Yordanov Yosifov, Christof Schneider, Stephan Stilgenbauer, Daniel Mertens, Eugen Tausch

“…In two cohorts of totally 1441 patients with sequential samples, we could identify 3 sample swaps, 7 mislabelled samples (3 externally and 4 internally) and 1 mistake of unknown origin. We provide an R function for automated detection of sample swaps and mislabelling to the community as a free and open-source tool.…”
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Cooperation between the EU, NATO and the UN in addressing global security challenges: a critical analysis by Sergiy Lukin, Yevhenii Taran, Oleksander Tykhonenko

“…Strategies for countering hybrid threats that combine conventional and unconventional tactics are investigated on the basis of 11 selected countries. The conclusion is made about the key role of international organizations in countering global security threats and the main focus of the UN, NATO and EU in performing their own functions to ensure stability. …”
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DISCRETE DEFORMATION WAVE DYNAMICS IN SHEAR ZONES: PHYSICAL MODELLING RESULTS by S. A. Bornyakov, I. A. Panteleev, A. A. Tarasova

“…Directions and magnitudes of displacements of the cells were determined from displaced maximums of cross-correlation functions (…”
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Blind super-resolution network based on local fuzzy discriminative loss for fabric data augmentation by Ning Dai, Xiaohan Hu, Kaixin Xu, Xudong Hu, Yanhong Yuan, Bo Cao, Luhong Shi

“…In the field of fabric defect detection, the development of algorithms has been hindered by issues such as poor quality and limited quantity of open-source datasets. …”
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Quod licet bovi, convenit Iovi: multifunctionality of a bibliographic database by Zlata Dimec

“…Four basic user tasks are defined: find, identify, select and obtain, irrelevant of the particular function the database should provide. …”
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Role of polysaccharide-based hydrocolloids on the structure and nutritional quality of meat analogues: A new outlook for vegetarian foods by Sanaa Rasul, Afna Thaivalappil Abdul Asiz, Athira Ajith, Muhammad Faiz Bin Muhd Faizal Abdullah Tan, Yunda Maymanah Rahmadewi, Ayman Khaliq, Mohammed Tarique, Oni Yuliarti

“…This can serve as an invaluable resource for researchers to more effectively select appropriate hydrocolloids to incorporate into PBMAs, depending on the desired outcomes. …”
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Evaluation of the authenticity of Citri Grandis Exocarpium based on metabolomics and transcriptomics by Haiting Huang, Yu Liu, Jianmu Su, Xiangxiu Liang, Hong Wu, Mei Bai

“…Flavonoids related to medicinal effects, such as naringin and hesperidin, were significantly more abundant in Huazhou pomelo than in Sanhong pomelo, with compounds such as 5-demethylnobiletin detected only in Huazhou pomelo. The integrative metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis identified 11 key structural genes and transcription factors potentially involved in flavonoid biosynthesis, providing candidate targets for functional validation. …”
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Experiments on the application of the infrasound method of remote monitoring of snow avalanches in the Khibiny Mountains by A. V. Fedorov, I. S. Fedorov, V. E. Asming, A. Yu. Motorin

“…Visual slope observations are still the main method of avalanche detection. As a result, avalanche statistics, especially in remote mountain areas, remain incomplete. …”
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Nitrite: From Application to Detection and Development by Haoneng Li, Yang Song, Baoqing Zhou, Hengyi Xu

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Valorization of Food Waste: Extracting Bioactive Compounds for Sustainable Health and Environmental Solutions by Nikša Bekavac, Korina Krog, Ana Stanić, Dunja Šamec, Anita Šalić, Maja Benković, Tamara Jurina, Jasenka Gajdoš Kljusurić, Davor Valinger, Ana Jurinjak Tušek

“…This inefficiency not only increases food insecurity but also results in resource depletion and environmental degradation. Dealing with food waste through sustainable management strategies, such as upcycling food by-products, has proven to be a promising approach to optimize resource use and support the circular economy. …”
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Crosslinked polymer nanocomposites for wastewater heavy metal adsorption: A review by Chi Loon Ng, Wen Shyang Chow, Azam Taufik Mohd Din, Cheu Peng Leh, Suchart Siengchin

“…Heavy metal contamination of water resources will have a negative impact on marine species, the environment, and the ecosystem. …”
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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Intensive Care Units (Review) by L. V. Popova, T. B. Kondratieva, M. Z. Kanevskaya, T. L. Aleinikova, E. S. Zykova, А. V. Krivova, A. M. Kuznetsov

“…VTE is common and potentially life-threatening in patients admitted to ICU, even in spite of preventive care.The purpose of the review is to justify the necessity of preventive care for venous thromboembolism in ICU patients.From over 300 initially selected sources of literature databases (Scopus, Web of science, RSCI, etc.), 99 sources were chosen including 69 that were published during the last five years (2015-2020). …”
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Underlag till ramverk för en provbank i grundskolan by Anders Jönsson, Gunilla Svingby

“…That the item bank could indeed have this function is shown by the analysis of international experiences. …”
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Branding process of cultural heritage in the context of rural revitalization in China: a case study of Qingtian County by Mei Zhang

“…The findings demonstrate that successful geographical brand development requires selecting the region’s typical cultural resources, including agricultural heritage, intangible cultural heritage, and foreign culture, and then transforming them into symbolic and cultural capital. …”
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Evaluation of the Tree Composition Suitability in Srengseng Urban Forest DKI Jakarta Province by Anggi Aprigianti, Denni Susanto, Mukhlison

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Deep-Learning-Based Land Cover Mapping in Franciacorta Wine Growing Area by Girma Tariku, Isabella Ghiglieno, Andres Sanchez Morchio, Luca Facciano, Celine Birolleau, Anna Simonetto, Ivan Serina, Gianni Gilioli

“…Through meticulous data acquisition, preprocessing, model selection, and evaluation, we demonstrate the effectiveness of these techniques in accurately identifying land cover classes. …”
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Biological impact of mutually exclusive exon switching. by Su Datt Lam, M Madan Babu, Jonathan Lees, Christine A Orengo

“…MXE-specific residues tend to map to single domains, are highly enriched in surface exposed residues and cluster at or near protein functional sites. Thus, MXE events are likely to maintain the protein fold, but alter specificity and selectivity of protein function. …”
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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF 3D PRINTING PIECES WITH FILAMENT AND POWDER by Caius Stanasel, Traian Buidos, Flaviu Corb, Cosmin Gheghea, Iulian Stanasel

“…The study emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate printing technology based on project specifications, thereby promoting not only innovation but also a reduced ecological impact through optimized material and resource utilization. …”
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Protocol Biopsies in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Current Practice After Much Discussion by Christina Lazarou, Eleni Moysidou, Michalis Christodoulou, Stamatia Stai, Georgios Lioulios, Efstratios Kasimatis, Asimina Fylaktou, Maria Stangou

“…Despite the invasive nature and associated risks of biopsy procedures, most experts agree that the benefits outweigh the risks in selected populations. However, the role of routine protocol biopsies in low-risk patients remains debated due to unclear long-term outcome improvements and resource considerations. …”
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Environmental Performance of Existing Cities and Green Infrastructures—Two Case Studies Compared: Reggio Calabria and Enna, Italy by Celestina Fazia

“…The research identifies two ways to prepare cities to meet the challenges: the first is to optimize the way the urban organism functions by containing CO₂ emissions and consumption of nonrenewable resources by indicating strategies to regenerate the existing city according to an ecosystem approach; the second is to preserve the natural areas of the peri-urban area through graded forms of protection and enhancement by curbing the settlement thrusts of the existing city. …”
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