Metallurgical Waste for Sustainable Agriculture: Converter Slag and Blast-Furnace Sludge Increase Oat Yield in Acidic Soils by Olga V. Zakharova, Peter A. Baranchikov, Svetlana P. Chebotaryova, Gregory V. Grigoriev, Nataliya S. Strekalova, Tatiana A. Grodetskaya, Igor N. Burmistrov, Sergey V. Volokhov, Denis V. Kuznetsov, Alexander A. Gusev

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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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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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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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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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Challenges and Management Strategies for Mediterranean Cork Oak Forests: Impacts of Climate Change, Human Activities, and Invasive Species – A Review by Mesfin Boja, Kaouther Mechergui, Wahbi Jaouadi, Youssef Ammari

“…Long-term monitoring and proactive management strategies are crucial for early detection and control of invasive species and diseases, which will help mitigate their impacts and support forest health. …”
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Pulmonary paragonimiasis presenting as massive empyema requiring decortication in an adolescent: a case report by Kyo Jin Jo, Su Eun Park, Jong Myung Park, Joo-Young Na, Sungsu Jung

“…Effective treatment with praziquantel and, in severe cases, surgical decortication can lead to successful outcomes.…”
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Target Selection, Homokaryotic Isolation, and Screening Methods for Gene Editing in the Destructive Global Pathogen, <i>Phytophthora cinnamomi</i> by Aayushree Kharel, Mark Ziemann, Jim Rookes, David M. Cahill

“…While gene editing has emerged as a powerful tool for functional genomics in various <i>Phytophthora</i> species, its application in <i>P. cinnamomi</i> remains underexplored. …”
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Intrauterine adhesions repair with menstrual blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells via CXCL13-CXCR5 signal axis and its mechanism by Bing Luo, Xun Zeng, Li Luo

“…P < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results We successfully cultured and identified MenSCs and established mice model of uterine adhesion. …”
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RNA-seq analysis reveals key genes associated with downregulation of APE1 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Alan Chu, Xiao Liu, Shijia Liu, Mengxi Li, Rui Song, Lanlan Gan, Yongtai Wang, Zongwen Liu, Chen Sun

“…The stable transfected TE-1 cell line with knockdown of the APE1 gene was successfully constructed, with a knockdown efficiency of 100%. …”
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Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for synovial hyperplasia<subtitle>An animal experimental study</subtitle> by Qi Xu, Xiao-hui Xu, Ze-zheng Liu, Jian-bi Zhu, Huan-huan Ding, Chun-chun Jin, Zhi-han Yan

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Liver Injury Associated with Antituberculosis Medications by Syifa Mustika, Lia Susanti

“…Tailored therapeutic approaches, comprehensive liver function monitoring, and early identification of DILI are vital for minimizing hepatotoxicity while ensuring successful tuberculosis management. …”
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A High-Throughput Microphysiological Liver Chip System to Model Drug-Induced Liver Injury Using Human Liver Organoids by Sophia R. Meyer, Charles J. Zhang, Max A. Garcia, Megan C. Procario, Sanghee Yoo, Amber L. Jolly, Sumin Kim, Jiho Kim, Kyusuk Baek, Roland D. Kersten, Robert J. Fontana, Jonathan Z. Sexton

“…Results: The Curiochips successfully maintained liver physiology and function, showing strong albumin secretion and cytochrome (CYP) P450 activities for 28 days. …”
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Characterization of a novel covS SNP identified in Australian group A Streptococcus isolates derived from the M1UK lineage by Johanna Richter, Amanda J. Cork, Yvette Ong, Nadia Keller, Andrew J. Hayes, Mark A. Schembri, Amy V. Jennison, Mark R. Davies, Kate Schroder, Mark J. Walker, Stephan Brouwer

“…In this study, we identified and characterized a novel covS single nucleotide polymorphism detected in three separate invasive M1UK isolates. …”
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Identification of the MADS-Box Gene Family and Development of Simple Sequence Repeat Markers in <i>Chimonanthus praecox</i> by Huafeng Wu, Bin Liu, Yinzhu Cao, Guanpeng Ma, Xiaowen Zheng, Ximeng Yang, Qianli Dai, Hengxing Zhu, Haoxiang Zhu, Xingrong Song, Shunzhao Sui

“…MADS-box genes encode transcription factors essential for plant growth and development, with key functions in regulating flowering time and the formation of floral organs. …”
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Assembly and Analysis of the Mitochondrial Genome of <i>Hippophae rhamnoides</i> subsp. <i>sinensis</i>, an Important Ecological and Economic Forest Tree Species in China by Jie Li, Song-Song Lu, Yang Bi, Yu-Mei Jiang, Li-Dan Feng, Jing He

“…Moreover, 31 chloroplast-derived fragments were detected, accounting for 11.86% of the mitochondrial genome length. …”
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Can machine-learning algorithms improve upon classical palaeoenvironmental reconstruction models? by P. Sun, P. B. Holden, H. J. B. Birks, H. J. B. Birks

“…<p>Classical palaeoenvironmental reconstruction models often incorporate biological ideas and commonly assume that the taxa comprising a fossil assemblage exhibit unimodal response functions of the environmental variable of interest. …”
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Mesangial cell-derived CircRNAs in chronic glomerulonephritis: RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis by Ji Hui Fan, Xiao Min Li

“…Pro-inflammatory cytokines and cell cycle stages were detected by Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and Flow Cytometry experiment, respectively. …”
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Hybrid closed-loop systems for managing blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes: a systematic review and economic modelling by Asra Asgharzadeh, Mubarak Patel, Martin Connock, Sara Damery, Iman Ghosh, Mary Jordan, Karoline Freeman, Anna Brown, Rachel Court, Sharin Baldwin, Fatai Ogunlayi, Chris Stinton, Ewen Cummins, Lena Al-Khudairy

“…These improve the cost-effectiveness of HCL to £163,000 per QALY if it is valued using the EAG preferred source, to £121,000 if it is valued using the same source as NG17 and to £109,000 if it is valued using other credible sources. …”
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