Candidate gene identification and marker development for seed coat peeling rate in peanut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) by Hongfei Liu, Ziqi Sun, Feiyan Qi, Xiao Wang, Meng Zhang, Juan Wang, Xiaobo Wang, Ziqiang Mo, Mingbo Zhao, Chenyang Zhi, Mengmeng Wang, Zhiyuan Zhou, Linhong Xu, Wenzhao Dong, Zheng Zheng, Xinyou Zhang

“…Among them, Arahy.0C6ZNN, which encodes laccase, was identified as the most likely candidate gene through integration of sequence variation analysis between the RIL parental lines and functional gene annotation. Furthermore, a functional marker A05.114993389 was developed and validated in both the natural and RIL populations, providing a valuable genomic resource for marker-assisted selection (MAS) in peanut breeding programs. …”
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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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GEANT4 Simulation of Proton Beam Properties from a Cyclotron Accelerator at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital by Piyanud Thongjerm, Ekkachai Kongmon, Khwanjira Tangpong, Phalakorn Khwansungnoen, Sarinrat Wonglee, Weerawat Pornroongruengchok, Nantanat Chailanggar

“…We utilized GEANT4, a Monte Carlo (MC) simulation-based software, to examine the integral depth-dose position and the peak position of the LET_d. The proton source was obtained from a cyclotron accelerator, specifically the Varian ProBeam Compact spot scanning system at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. …”
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Economics of Plantain Production among Farmers in Northeast Nigeria by Love Joel, Abubakar Alhaji Umaru Jongur, Elizabeth Femi Adebayo, Amurtiya Michael

“…The specific objectives of the study were to; describe plantain farmers’ socio-economic characteristics in Northeast Nigeria; identify factors affecting plantain production in the study area, and also ascertain farmers’ resource use efficiency in plantain production. The study adopted a multi-stage sampling technique to collect primary data from 250 plantain farmers selected from 13 communities. …”
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Single-nuclei sequencing of skeletal muscle reveals subsynaptic-specific transcripts involved in neuromuscular junction maintenance by Alexander S. Ham, Shuo Lin, Alice Tse, Marco Thürkauf, Timothy J. McGowan, Lena Jörin, Filippo Oliveri, Markus A. Rüegg

“…The data show that NMJ gene expression is not only driven by agrin-Lrp4/MuSK signaling but is also affected by electrical activity and trophic factors other than agrin. By selecting the three NMJ genes Etv4, Lrtm1, and Pdzrn4, we further characterize novel contributors to NMJ stability and function. …”
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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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Cross-species single-cell transcriptomic atlas of retinal photoreceptors reveals molecular signatures underlying color vision adaptation by Zhibin Li, Chengkai Yan, Yubao Lu, Yaqing Shu, Shilin Wu, Xi Cheng, Yuge Wang, Shishi Shen, Hui Yang, Gang Cao, Jianping Ji, Liangming Zhang, Jian Sun, Dongchang Xiao, Shasha Li, Wei Qiu

“…This work provides a valuable resource for understanding the transcriptional and metabolic basis of color vision and guides the selection of model organisms for studying color-vision-related diseases.…”
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Isolation and Characterization of Cultivable Microbes from the Gut of <i>Zophobas atratus</i> (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Larvae Reared on Two Types of Artificial Diets by Vladislava Baklanova, Alexander Kuprin, Ivan Baklanov, Vadim Kumeiko

“…The isolated strains provide resources for investigating microbial functions in insect nutrition.…”
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Investigating and learning lessons from early experiences of implementing ePrescribing systems into NHS hospitals: a questionnaire study. by Kathrin Cresswell, Jamie Coleman, Ann Slee, Robin Williams, Aziz Sheikh, ePrescribing Programme Team

“…<h4>Background</h4>ePrescribing systems have significant potential to improve the safety and efficiency of healthcare, but they need to be carefully selected and implemented to maximise benefits. Implementations in English hospitals are in the early stages and there is a lack of standards guiding the procurement, functional specifications, and expected benefits. …”
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Challenges to the performance of the regional health departments in Mauritania: a qualitative study by Mohamed Ali Ag Ahmed, Kirsten Accoe, Karina Kielmann, Bruno Marchal, Verónica Trasancos Buitrago, Hamma Issa Moussa, Bart Criel

“…Results This study assessed the performance of two RDHAs in Mauritania by analysing of their key functions. The participants noted a lack of clarity in their objectives, an overly bureaucratic vision of their functions and inadequate technical capacities hampering the provision of required services. …”
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Spatio-temporal variation of malaria incidence in Sub-Saharan Africa from 2011 to 2020 by Changkuoth Jock Chol, Denekew Bitew Belay, Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Ding-Geng Chen

“…This study aimed to explore clusters of malaria incidence both spatially and temporally in the regions of the SSA countries using spatial autocorrelation statistics and univariate functional spatial scan statistics.Methods The study was done in 634 administrative areas throughout SSA nations. …”
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Geriatric rehabilitation in the Netherlands and their preparedness for the increase in older adults: a scoping review by Hanne Jacomijntje van de Haar, Maria Nordheim Alme

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From DVB-S to DVB-S2X: Progress in Standardization of Digital Satellite Broadcasting Systems by K. Yu. Kolomensky, A. Yu. Demidova, A. S. Kazarinov

“…New functions and features introduced in the DVB-S2 system were analyzed, including the Time-Slicing (Annex M) option, which allows receivers to select and decode a specific stream carrying one or more services of interest without wasting resources on processing other streams. …”
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Linking soil microbial genomic features to forest-to-pasture conversion in the Amazon by Andressa M. Venturini, Júlia B. Gontijo, Louis Berrios, Jorge L. Mazza Rodrigues, Kabir G. Peay, Siu M. Tsai

“…These abundant members of the microbial communities diverged across forests and pastures in terms of taxonomic and functional traits. Forest conversion favors organisms with specific genomic features — increased GC content, genome size, and gene number — selecting for microorganisms that can thrive under altered conditions. …”
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Unveiling Theranostics: Nanocomplex-Assisted Photodynamic Eradication of Aggressive Cancer Cells and Modulation of Tumor-Associated Macrophages by Butkute A, Kazlauske E, Mlynska A, Peciukaityte E, Karabanovas V, Rotomskis R, Steponkiene S

“…Moreover, diagnostics and treatment are activated simultaneously, without the possibility of switching between two processes.Methods: We used photosensitizer chlorin e6 (Ce6) and luminescent quantum dots (QDs) to create a theranostic nanocomplex. Two different light sources were used (980 nm or 650 nm light) to activate either the photoluminescence of quantum dots (QDs) or the generation of singlet oxygen by Ce6. …”
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Discriminant analysis of variational pulsometry parameters by U. I. Silkina, V. A. Balandin

“…The parameters with weak cross-correlation with high predictive significance, the spread of the values of which corresponds to the normal distribution law, were selected for the discriminant analysis. A function which allows to identify the patient as “sick” or “healthy” (one of the categories) has been determined. …”
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The Genome Assembly of Vitis vinifera cv. Shiraz by Cristobal A. Onetto, Christopher M. Ward, Anthony R. Borneman

“…Long-read ONT data were selected to produce a highly contiguous genome assembly for Shiraz. …”
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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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QoS Aware Task Scheduling Using Hybrid Genetic Algorithm in Cloud Computing by Keyvan Atbaee Tabary, Homayun Motameni, Behnam Barzegar, Ebrahim Akbari, Hossien Shirgahi, Mehran Mokhtari

“…PSO-SMPIA and GA-SMPIA algorithms are presented for task scheduling and resource allocation with the aim of reducing makespan and total execution time, and increasing resource utilization in CC. …”
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