Comprehensive Identification of Long Non-coding RNAs in Purified Cell Types from the Brain Reveals Functional LncRNA in OPC Fate Determination. by Xiaomin Dong, Kenian Chen, Raquel Cuevas-Diaz Duran, Yanan You, Steven A Sloan, Ye Zhang, Shan Zong, Qilin Cao, Ben A Barres, Jia Qian Wu

“…Overall, our results substantiated the role of lncRNA in OPC fate determination and provided an unprecedented data source for future functional investigations in CNS cell types. …”
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Impact of Ramadan fasting on kidney function and related outcomes in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Julia Kurzawa, Michelle E Olah, Anita Lloyd, Syed Habib, Uwais Qarni, Soroush Shojai, Mohamed Abdullahi Osman, Aminu Kasarawa Bello, Thane Chambers, Zahraa Habeeb, Robert Peter Pauly

“…Its consequences on kidney-relevant outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney transplant recipients remain unclear.Design Systematic review and meta-analysis.Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, Global Health, CINAHL (EBSCOhost), Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar were searched up to 18 September 2023.Eligibility criteria We included observational studies among non-dialysis CKD and kidney transplant recipients who fasted during Ramadan and examined changes in kidney function.Data extraction and synthesis Standardised methods were used by two independent reviewers to screen, select and extract data. …”
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Challenges issues and future recommendations of deep learning techniques for SARS-CoV-2 detection utilising X-ray and CT images: a comprehensive review by Md Shofiqul Islam, Fahmid Al Farid, F. M. Javed Mehedi Shamrat, Md Nahidul Islam, Mamunur Rashid, Bifta Sama Bari, Junaidi Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Islam, Md Akhtaruzzaman, Muhammad Nomani Kabir, Sarina Mansor, Hezerul Abdul Karim

“…According to the taxonomy, each deep learning model is discussed, encompassing its core functionality and a critical assessment of its suitability for imaging-based SARS-CoV-2 detection. …”
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Finding RB/Rpi-blb1/Rpi-sto1-like sequences in conventionally bred potato varieties by O. Y. Antonova, N. S. Klimenko, Z. Z. Evdokimova, L. I. Kostina, T. A. Gavrilenko

“…At the same time there is a high probability of finding geno types with the Rpi-sto1 gene (functional homologues of  Rpi-blb1) among conventionally bred varieties because for about 40 years S. stoloniferum has been used in breeding as a source of the Rysto and Ry-fsto genes of the extreme resistance to the most important viral pathogen PVY. …”
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CdZnTe- and TlBr-detectors response simulation for registration of the mixed beta- and gamma-radiation by A. I. Skrypnyk

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The Process of Using Power Supply Technical Solutions for Electronic Security Systems Operated in Smart Buildings: Modelling, Simulation and Reliability Analysis by Michał Wiśnios, Michał Mazur, Sebastian Tatko, Jacek Paś, Adam Rosiński, Jarosław Mateusz Łukasiak, Wiktor Koralewski, Janusz Dyduch

“…The operational tasks of ESSs in SBs require a continuous power supply from various sources, including renewable energy sources. The authors conducted an analysis of the power supply for selected ESSs used in SBs, which enabled the development of a power supply model. …”
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A multi-parameters assessment method and prediction model for ground vibration under the high-speed railway bridge by Wenya Yuan, Baoxin Jia, Zhiyang Zhou, Jing Zhang, Puzhen An

“…Besides, an application example of environment vibration prediction was given, and the site selection distance threshold away from the high-speed railways of different types of environmental vibration function areas were determined. …”
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Functional heterogeneity of mesenchymal stem cells and their therapeutic potential in the K18-hACE2 mouse model of SARS-CoV-2 infection by Kátia Nunes da Silva, Fernanda Martins Marim, Gisele Vieira Rocha, Zaquer Suzana Munhoz Costa-Ferro, Luciana Souza de Aragão França, Carolina Kymie Vasques Nonaka, Bruno Diaz Paredes, Erik Aranha Rossi, Erick Correia Loiola, Corynne Stephanie Ahouefa Adanho, Rachel Santana Cunha, Mayck Medeiros Amaral da Silva, Fernanda Ferreira Cruz, Vivian Vasconcelos Costa, Dalila Lucíola Zanette, Clarissa Araújo Gurgel Rocha, Renato Santana Aguiar, Patricia Rieken Macedo Rocco, Bruno Solano de Freitas Souza

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Prebiotic properties and antioxidant effect of crude extracts and polysaccharides from Agaricus bisporus and Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms by Yousra A. El-Maradny, Amr S. Abouakkada, Aleya Abdel Gawad Abbass, Amani Farouk Abaza, Esmail M. El-Fakharany

“…These findings demonstrate that polysaccharides from A. bisporus and P. ostreatus are promising candidates for functional food development. These extracts offer a multifaceted approach to promoting gut health and reducing oxidative stress through selectively stimulating beneficial Lactobacillus species while inhibiting the growth of pathogens and exerting significant antioxidant effects.…”
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FRB Line-of-sight Ionization Measurement from Lightcone AAOmega Mapping Survey: The First Data Release by Yuxin Huang, Sunil Simha, Ilya S. Khrykin, Khee-Gan Lee, J. Xavier Prochaska, Nicolas Tejos, Keith W. Bannister, Jason Barrios, John Chisholm, Jeff Cooke, Adam T. Deller, Marcin Glowacki, Lachlan Marnoch, R. M. Shannon, Jielai Zhang

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Efficiency-Centered Fault Diagnosis of In-Service Induction Motors for Digital Twin Applications: A Case Study on Broken Rotor Bars by Adamou Amadou Adamou, Chakib Alaoui

“…The uninterrupted operation of induction motors is crucial for industries, ensuring reliability and continuous functionality. To achieve this, we propose an innovative approach that utilizes an efficiency model-based digital shadow system for in situ failure detection and diagnosis (FDD) in induction motors (IMs). …”
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Ferry Electrification Energy Demand and Particle Swarm Optimization Charging Scheduling Model Parameters Analysis by Tomislav Peša, Maja Krčum, Grgo Kero, Joško Šoda

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Target-aware unregistered infrared and visible image fusion by Dengshu Hu, Ke Wang, Cuijin Zhang, Zheng Liu, Yukui Che, Shoubing Dong, Chuirui Kong

“…To address this issue, we propose a novel method that enables mutual enhancement between infrared-visible image fusion and object detection, specifically designed to handle misaligned source images. …”
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A new hybrid distance and similarity based scenario reduction approach for stochastic economic operation of microgrid by Gaurav Gangil, Amit Saraswat, Sunil Kumar Goyal

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ContDataQC: An R package and Shiny app for quality control of continuous water quality sensor data by Michael J. Pennino, Jen Stamp, Erik W. Leppo, David A. Gibbs, Britta G. Bierwagen

“…ContDataQC helps users speed up and standardize the QC process, minimize undetected data errors, and make full use of their sensor data. It has three main functions: generate QC reports to detect anomalies and erroneous data values, merge QC'd data files from different time periods, and generate time series plots and basic summary statistics. …”
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Multi-objective optimization models for power load balancing in distributed energy systems by Zhuo Wang, Yuchen Luo, Wei Wu, Lei Cao, Zhun Li

“…Uncertainty and several competing criteria on the demand and generation sides make multi-objective optimization difficult. Selecting a model capable of resolving scheduling issues related to loads and dispersed energy sources is, therefore, essential. …”
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Regional-Scale Energy Modelling for Developing Strategies to Achieve Climate Neutrality by Janusz Zyśk, Artur Wyrwa, Maciej Raczyński, Marcin Pluta, Wojciech Suwała

“…In the framework of analysis, the 3E (Energy–Economy–Environment) class optimisation model was developed. The objective function includes the costs of energy in the medium and long term. …”
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Relationship between tooth macrowear and jaw morphofunctional traits in representative hypercarnivores by Z. Jack Tseng, Larisa R. G. DeSantis

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Effects of preoperative and postoperative resistance exercise interventions on recovery of physical function in patients undergoing abdominal surgery for cancer: a systematic revie... by David Stephensen, Ferhana Hashem, Kevin Corbett, Amanda Bates, Michelle George, Ralph Peter Hobbs, Malcolm Hopkins, Irena Hutchins, David Peter Lowery, Tracy Pellatt-Higgins, Charitini Stavropoulou, Ian Swaine, Lee Tomlinson, Hazel Woodward, Haythem Ali

“…Objective To systematically review the effects of preoperative and postoperative resistance exercise training on the recovery of physical function in patients undergoing abdominal surgery for cancer.Data sources A systematic review of English articles using Medline, Physiotherapy Evidence Database, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library electronic databases was undertaken.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Studies were included if they used a randomised, quasi-randomised or controlled trial study design and compared the effects of a muscle-strengthening exercise intervention (±other therapy) with a comparative non-exercise group; involved adult participants (≥18 years) who had elected to undergo abdominal surgery for cancer; and used muscle strength, physical function, self-reported functional ability, range of motion and/or a performance-based test as an outcome measure.Results Following screening of titles and abstracts of the 588 publications retrieved from the initial search, 24 studies met the inclusion criteria and were accessed for review of the full-text version of the article, and 2 eligible studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. …”
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Quasi-synchronous thermocompensation for ISFET-based ionometric devices. Part 2: Implementation by Alexey Pavluchenko, Aleksandr Kukla

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