A primer on fabricating bioactive regenerative scaffolds – from materials and surface properties to microenvironment by Mai M. Ali

“…<p>Scaffold-based regenerative medicine is based on the creation of biomaterial constructs that effectively mimic the native tissue extracellular matrix (ECM), guiding cell behavior and enhancing functional tissue regeneration. Achieving this requires a multifaceted approach including careful material selection, control over scaffold architecture, enhancement of bioactivity, and the application of appropriate fabrication techniques. …”
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Genome Mining of Terpene Synthases from Fourteen <i>Streptomyces</i> Strains by Yuanyuan Li, Xi Xiang, Zhiyuan Ren, Rui Wang, Minghui Xie, Gen Li, Xiaohui Yan, Zhilong Zhao, Zixin Deng, Min Xu, Anwei Hou

“…A total of forty-eight TPSs were identified and categorized through phylogenetic analysis, and five representative TPSs distantly related to known TPSs were selected for functional investigation. Biochemical assays revealed that TAC28_6116 is a sesquiterpene synthase producing thujopsan-2β-ol (<b>1</b>) and thujopsene (<b>2</b>), marking the first report of thujopsan-2β-ol production from a bacterial source. …”
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Hydro- and deutero-deamination of primary amines using O-diphenylphosphinylhydroxylamine by Panpan Ma, Ting Guo, Hongjian Lu

“…By synergizing with site-selective C–H functionalization of primary aliphatic amines, our method reveals synthetic strategies utilizing nitrogen atom as a traceless directing group, encompassing deaminative alkylation, 1,1-deuteroalkylation, 1,1-dialkylation, 1,1,1-deuterodialkylation, C–H arylation, and 1,3-deuteroarylation. …”
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Nature-based solutions for urban climate resilience: implementation, contribution, and effectiveness by Gemechis B Mosisa, Bobe Bedadi, Gemedo Dalle, Nega Tassie

“…For instance, of the 26 qualitative sample publications selected for this systematic review, almost 54 % employed only secondary data sources, and eight publications lacked clear and specified data analysis techniques. …”
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Recapitulating the bone extracellular matrix through 3D bioprinting using various crosslinking chemistries by Laurens Parmentier, Edward Vermeersch, Sandra Van Vlierberghe

“…Natural polymer hydrogel matrices are favorably selected as part of many bioinks thanks to their level of mimicry with the bone osteoid matrix. …”
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Can nectary structure in Laeliinae promote or constrain nectar secretion? by Małgorzata Stpiczyńska, Emerson R. Pansarin, Kevin L. Davies, Bartosz J. Płachno, Mateusz Wrazidlo, Klaudia Stodolska, Patryk Czortek

“…Fully developed nectaries appeared to be entirely non-functional in some taxa. The aim of this work was to compare the micromorphology of the inner nectary spur in selected representatives of Laeliinae in order to ascertain which structural features improve or reduce nectar secretion, and thereby contribute towards the evolutionary success of this subtribe. …”
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Designing the outsourcing model in central government organizations by Mahnaz Moradi, Morteza Ghasemi, Maryam Majidi, Gholamreza Amjadi

“…Outsourcing is related to the transfer of a complete functional department of the business or some activities of a functional department and keeping the rest of the activities of that department internally. …”
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Induction of Convolutional Decision Trees for Semantic Segmentation of Color Images Using Differential Evolution and Time and Memory Reduction Techniques by Adriana-Laura López-Lobato, Héctor-Gabriel Acosta-Mesa, Efrén Mezura-Montes

“…The first technique is applied to select a representative sample of pixels from an image for the model’s training process, and the second technique is implemented to reduce the number of evaluations in the fitness function considered in the DE process. …”
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Optimizing the Finishing Treatment of Potato Harvester Transmission Shafts by A. V. Nemenko, M. M. Nikitin

“…The predictive probability of achieving a surface with the required cleanliness without exceeding permissible defect limits is considered as the objective function. The solution to the problem is achieved through the selection of appropriate technological parameters.…”
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Specific Targeted Integration of Kanamycin Resistance-Associated Nonselectable DNA in the Genome of the Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Sanjeev K. Waghmare, Valentina Caputo, Slobodanka Radovic, Carlo V. Bruschi

“…Moreover, the system can be extrapolated to other eukaryotic cells in which the FLP/FRT system functions efficiently.…”
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M-Race: A Racing Algorithm for the Tuning of Meta-Heuristics Based on Multiple Performance Objectives by Christoff Jordaan, Andries Engelbrecht, Kian Anderson

“…Experimental results demonstrate that M-race successfully discovered between 9 and 15 non-dominated parameter configurations across benchmark functions for both particle swarm optimisation (PSO) and differential evolution (DE) algorithms. …”
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Bioactives and Other Nutritional Components in the Jaggery Production Process by Nisha Pujari, Nirali Dedhia, Sanjay Mahajani, Narendra Shah, Amit Arora

“…Some unreported phenolics and flavonoids, such as isoferulic acid, prunitrin and maritimetin, which are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, were detected in selected NCS samples. In order to retain maximum mineral content in jaggery and to ensure the removal of appropriate amounts of scum, technological upgrades must be studied and the clarification step must be optimized and standardized.…”
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An efficient leaf regeneration and genetic transformation system for Pyrus betulifolia by Zhihui Yu, Yuqi Wang, Manyu Zhang, Qiushi Liu, Qi Pan, Tianzhong Li, Shengnan Wang

“…Employing this regeneration protocol, transgenic P. betulifolia plants overexpressing the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) gene were successfully generated, with 15 mg/L kanamycin (Kan) used for selection. …”
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Germany’s dual education system: The assessment by its subjects by A. Yu. Pleshakova

“…In this regard, it is very important to address the socio-cultural and historical backgrounds of the dual system formation and to find out the reasons for its successful contemporary functioning.The aim of the present publication was to comprehend the implementation experience of theGermany’s dual system based on the opinions analysis of experts and participants of the dual education system and the feedback from the direct participants of the educational process about this method of acquiring a profession and building a career path.Methodology and research methods. …”
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Adopting orphan deceased donor kidneys for transplantation by Armando Salim Munoz-Abraham, Mahmoud Morsi, Angel Alvarez, Jeffrey J. Gaynor, Giselle Guerra, Adela Mattiazzi, Rodrigo Vianna, Gaetano Ciancio

“…Several factors contributed to the successful utilization of these kidneys, including kidney biopsies, hypothermic machine perfusion, treatment during machine perfusion, and careful selection of appropriate recipients by the transplant team. …”
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Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Efficacy and possible positive predictors: a systematic review by Karel Pištěk, Martin Sameš, Tomáš Radovnický

“…Relevant literature was selected using complex registers and in several bibliographical databases. …”
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An Intelligent Inspection and Scheduling Algorithm for Integrated Pipe Gallery Based on Cloud Robot by ZHOU Xiwei, SHANG Xiao, SHANG Xinjuan, YAN Maode, WANG Fafa

“…The algorithm has very strong exploring precision and variable function, which makes this algorithm of fewer iterations, and can effectively improve the real-time detection of pipeline leakage source in pipeline corridor. …”
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New Thermoelectric Sensor Adapted to Realize an Infrared Radiations Detector by Mohammed Rahmoun, Khalid Hachami, Abdelwahad Touil, Benaissa Bellach, Mohammed Bailich, Ammar Merdani

“…The present paper deals with the design and the realization of a new thermoelectric sensor (Seebeck), sensitive to the infrared radiations emitted by different sources. The function mechanism utilizes radiative absorption phenomena, heat transfer, and thermoelectric effects. …”
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Dietary compositions and their seasonal shifts in Japanese resident birds, estimated from the analysis of volunteer monitoring data. by Tetsuro Yoshikawa, Yutaka Osada

“…In this study, we examined the possibility of using long-term volunteer monitoring data as the source of dietary information for 15 resident bird species in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. …”
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Construction and Validation of Risk Scoring Model for Inadequate Bowel Preparation in Elderly Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy by Xu Y, Ou S, Yuan X, Yao J, Yang T

“…A total of 548 patients who underwent colonoscopy in our hospital from January to June 2024 were selected for external validation of the model.Results: Logistic regression analysis showed that age ≥ 65 years, diabetes mellitus, exercise habits, Bristol stool characterization scale, frailty, and ambulatory functional status were independent factors influencing the inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy in the elderly. …”
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