Untargeted Metabolomics Reveals Distinct Anthocyanin Profiles in Napier Grass (<i>Pennisetum purpureum</i> Schumach.) Cultivars by Zhi-Yue Wang, Pei-Yin Lin, Chwan-Yang Hong, Kevin Chi-Chung Chou, Ting-Jang Lu

“…Plant secondary metabolites regulate plant growth and serve as valuable pharmaceutical resources. Napier grass (<i>Pennisetum purpureum</i> Schumach.), a Poaceae species, shows potential as a functional food. …”
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In vitro biological activities of silver nanoparticles using methanolic leaf extract of Plumeria rubra by Abhinash Marukurti, Alavala Matta Reddy, Pangi Vijaya Nirmala, Dasari Kalyani, K. Ramaneswari, I. J. N. Padmavathi, L. Pradeepthi Pemmaraju, Gotham Samuel Silvanus, Buddha Sai Keerthana, Shaik Farhana, D. Ramachandran, B. Mallikarjuna, Phanindra Babu Kasi

“…The phytochemistry of PR extract was observed using qualitative screening, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and gas chromatography with flame ionisation detection (GC-FID). The observed surface plasmon resonance using UV-visible spectroscopy confirmed the formation of PR-AgNPs, and the surface functionalization identified with FTIR correlated with the phytochemistry of the PR extract. …”
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An openEHR based infection control system to support monitoring of nosocomial bacterial clusters and contacts by Pascal Biermann, Claas Baier, Ann Christin Vietor, Benedikt Zacher, Tom Baumgartl, Tatiana von Landesberger, Michael Behnke, Michael Storck, Markus Petzold, Martin Kaase, HiGHmed lnfection Control Study Group, Dirk Schlüter, Michael Marschollek, Simone Scheithauer, Antje Wulff

“…Digital, routine data-driven solutions are promising, but often proprietary, non-interoperable, or limited in functional scope. The open-source Smart Infection Control System (SmICS) offers automatic calculations and interactive views on patients' movement and lab data, epidemic curves, contact networks, complemented by temporal-spatial visualizations. …”
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The Dysregulation of Tuning Receptors and Transcription Factors in the Antennae of <i>Orco</i> and <i>Ir8a</i> Mutants in <i>Aedes aegypti</i> Suggests a Chemoreceptor Regulatory M... by Matthew M. Cooke, Michael S. Chembars, Ronald Jason Pitts

“…Individual tuning receptors in both families require co-receptors for functionality: <i>Orco</i> for all <i>Ors</i>, and <i>Ir8a</i> for many <i>Irs</i>, especially ones that are involved in carboxylic acid detection. …”
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Acetone gas sensor based on chitosan-metal-organic framework mixed matrix membranes for diabetes diagnosis by Lamia A. Siddig, Ashraf Ali, Shaikha S. Al Neyadi, Yaser E. Greish, Stefan Wuttke, Saleh T. Mahmoud

“…Detecting diabetes in its early stages through non-invasive methods remains a major challenge for researchers. …”
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Multi-Locus GWAS Mapping and Candidate Gene Analysis of Anticancer Peptide Lunasin in Soybean (<i>Glycine max</i> L. Merr.) by Rikki Locklear, Jennifer Kusumah, Layla Rashad, Felecia Lugaro, Sonia Viera, Nathan Kipyego, Faith Kipkosgei, Daisy Jerop, Shirley Jacquet, My Abdelmajid Kassem, Jiazheng Yuan, Elvira de Mejia, Rouf Mian

“…Our study is an important effort to understand the genetic basis and functional genes for lunasin production in soybean seeds.…”
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A Neural Device Inspired by Neuronal Oscillatory Activity with Intrinsic Perception and Decision‐Making by Congtian Gu, Guoliang Ma, Mengze Zhang, Hu Shen, Liaoyuan Pu, Yanhe Song, Shilong Yan, Dakai Wang, Kaixian Ba, Bin Yu, Zhiwu Han, Luquan Ren

“…The device utilizes alternating signals generated by coupling the human body with the power‐frequency electromagnetic field as both a signal source and energy source, mimicking neuronal oscillatory activity. …”
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Growth and Form Trait Variation Analysis Among Different Clones of Michelia chapensis by Zhixi DENG, Baishuan LYU, Rong HUANG, Limin ZHOU, Runhui WANG, Li CHEN, Zhijun LAI, Jiaqi CHEN, Jie ZHU, Ruping WEI, Huiquan ZHENG

“…Significant (P < 0.05) to highly significant (P < 0.01) phenotypic and genetic correlations were detected among the traits (except between tree height and crown-to-diameter ratio). …”
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Rice seed integrity evaluation: Developing a rapid onsite system to check seed fraud using a portable NIR spectroscopic device coupled with smartphone technology by Ernest Teye, Charles Lloyd Yeboah Amuah, Vida Gyimah Boadu, Kwadwo Anokye Dompreh, Maxwell Darko Asante, Francis Padi Lamptey, Stephen Narh, Daniel Dzorkpe Gamenyah, George Oduro Nkansah, Selorm Akaba

“…After applying various pre-processing techniques and principal component analysis (PCA), linear discriminant functions 1 and 2 successfully revealed distinct clustering patterns for both the varieties and categories (rice seed and paddy). …”
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Storage damage of cold-stored whole blood in CPDA maintenance fluid during the whole effective storage period by Yingyu He, Yiquan Zhang, Wanbing Liu, Lidong Zhang, Yingkai Xu, Zihan Yuan, Junying Li, Lei Liu, Fangxiong Cheng

“…On each testing day, storage lesion related indicators of red blood cells (RBCs), plasma components, and platelets were respectively detected.ResultsOn the 14th day of CS-WB storage, no significant changes were found in the morphology, quantity, and function of RBCs. …”
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Photonics-Aided THz Integrated Sensing and Communication System Based on a Subcarrier-Chirp Inter-Embedded Waveform by Junhao Zhang, Mingzheng Lei, Min Zhu, Qingzhi Zhou, Bingchang Hua, Yuancheng Cai, Hao Li, Jiao Zhang, Zhengyi Liang, Yang Li, Xingyu Chen, Junjie Ding, Qing Zhong, Sha Zhu, Jianjun Yu

“…The experimental findings demonstrate that owing to the novel and simple communication embedding, wireless transmission of an 88-Gbps data rate over a distance of 10.2 m in the 150-GHz band is successfully realized. Simultaneously, multi-user detection with an 8-mm ranging resolution is also realized. …”
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Explainable machine learning models for identifying mild cognitive impairment in older patients with chronic pain by Xiaoang Zhang, Yuping Liao, Daying Zhang, Weichen Liu, Zhijian Wang, Yaxin Jin, Shushu Chen, Jianmei Wei

“…Abstract Background Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is prevalent in older adults with chronic pain, making early detection crucial for dementia prevention and healthy aging. …”
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Comprehensive Phenotypic Characterization and Genomic Analysis Unveil the Probiotic Potential of <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> K12 by Yingying Tang, Tian Li, Yihong Huang, Liangliang Wu, Xiaobo Liu, Ruichao Yue, Jianmin Yuan

“…The complete genome sequencing of <i>B. velezensis</i> K12 revealed a genomic length of 3,973,105 base pairs containing 4123 coding genes, among which 3973 genes were functionally annotated. The genomic analysis identified genes associated with acid and bile tolerance, adhesion, antioxidants, and secondary metabolite production, whereas no functional genes related to enterotoxins or transferable antibiotic resistance were detected, thereby confirming the probiotic properties of <i>B. velezensis</i> K12. …”
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Subclinical Aortic Root Pathology in Close Relatives of Patients with Bicuspid Aortic Valve by Ivaniv Y., Lozynska N., Ivaniv I.

“…According to various sources, among the relatives of the first degree (FDR) of affinity the prevalence of BAV is 9.0-21.0%. …”
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Establishment and characterization of liver‐specific Apoa4‐Cre and Cyp2c11‐Cre rat models in juvenile and adult stages by Wei Dong, Xiang Gao, Feifei Guan, Jirong Pan, Wei Chen, Li Zhang, Lianfeng Zhang

“…No histological alterations were detected in the livers of the Cre rats. Conclusions Liver‐specific Apoa4‐Cre and Cyp2c11‐Cre rats have been established successfully and could be used to study gene knockout, specifically in juvenile and adult liver.…”
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Highly Stretchable, Self‐Healable, and Conductive Gelatin Methacryloyl Hydrogel for Long‐Lasting Wearable Tactile Sensors by Zhikang Li, Bin Wang, Jijian Lu, Yumeng Xue, Jiaxiang Wang, Boqing Jia, Gengyu Han, Yihe Zhao, Muhammad Afzal Khan Qureshi, Lan Yu, Kang Zhao, Min Li, Ping Yang, Dejiang Lu, Libo Zhao

“…Importantly, a self‐healing GelMA hydrogel strain sensor is demonstrated, featuring a high gauge factor (≈3.28), ultra‐low detection limit (0.1%), and excellent recovery of sensitivity (≈100%) and detection range (≈75%) after damage. …”
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Investigation into the monitoring and control of mechanical dynamics in inclined mining equipment utilizing digital twin technology by Panshi XIE, Hang YANG, Yongping WU, Baofa HUANG, Weidian LIN, Leilei YI

“…Intelligent mining represents a critical path for the safe and efficient extraction of challenging coal resources, particularly those with steep and extreme inclinations, in China. …”
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Application of Deep Dictionary Learning and Predefined Filters for Classification of Retinal Optical Coherence Tomography Images by Fariba Shaker, Zahra Baharlouei, Gerlind Plonka, Hossein Rabbani

“…In recent years, deep learning methods have excelled in Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) image classification but demand high computational resources and extensive training data. We propose two effective methods for OCT image classification, combining the strength of deep learning with sparse representation of significant image features for improved detection of retinal abnormalities. …”
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A protocol for the evaluation of the PneumoWave biosensor in supported accommodation settings: A study on feasibility and acceptability (RESCU-2). by Basak Tas, Lewis Beer, Elizabeth Appiah-Kusi, Will Lawn, Iona Belov, Polly Radcliffe, Andrew Radley, Bruce Henderson, Osian Meredith, Catriona Cowan, Stuart Kelly, Holly Maxwell Pringle, Alex Adam, John Strang, John F Dillon

“…Wearable technology provides an opportunity to continuously measure respiratory function and ultimately send an alert if respiratory depression occurs.…”
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Mobile health apps for skin cancer triage in the general population: a qualitative study on healthcare providers’ perspectives by Tobias E. Sangers, Marlies Wakkee, Folkert Moolenburgh, Tamar Nijsten, Marjolein Lugtenberg

“…Conclusions Although HCPs perceive pivotal risks related to the implementation of mHealth apps, they also foresee important benefits when implemented successfully. In order for HCPs to endorse those apps, emphasis must be placed on integrating accurate mHealth apps with accessible and inclusive design and functionality into clinical practice, factors that currently appear to be largely unmet.…”
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