Assessment of Vibration Frequencies of Piezo-Actuated Panel by Model-Assisted Self-Mixing Interferometry by E. Bodo, L. Ciccarelli, V. Bello, S. Morganti, S. Merlo

“…In particular, we successfully combined finite element analysis and out-of-plane displacement measurements performed with a semiconductor laser feedback (or self-mixing) interferometer in a few selected spots of the optically diffusing panel. …”
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Label-free isolation of lipid-rich Saccharomyces cerevisiae mutant by high-throughput flow-mode Raman-activated cell sorting and multi-omics analysis for uncovering the mechanism o... by Xiaotong Ji, Xixian Wang, Wenjun Zhou, Lin Chen, Tianzhong Liu, Jian Xu, Bo Ma

“…Abstract Background Palmitoleic acid, a valuable functional fatty acid, is notably scarce in traditional oil crops, with the exception of certain wild plants such as macadamia nuts and sea buckthorn. …”
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Thermophilic microbial agents promote the fermentation progression of spent mushroom compost and pig manure by Hongbo Du, Chongchong Lu, Muhanmad Zunair Latif, Jianfeng Du, Yong Liu, Hongxin Li, Xinhua Ding

“…Overall, the application of thermophilic microbial agents not only extended the high temperature phase of composting by over 30% and shortened the composting cycle by 50%, but more importantly, it achieved comprehensive improvement in compost quality by selectively enriching functional microbial communities such as Pseudomonas. …”
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Degradation of Tetracycline in Wastewater by Persulfate Activated by Sulfidated Nanometer Zero-valent Iron by Qiuyue YE, Zhengchun HU, Ziyi WANG, Wen XU, Shiyi ZHAO, Xuying DENG, Minghao GUO, Na GUO, Bing LIAO

“…The primary pathways of TC degradation involve specific functional group cleavage and ring-opening reactions, ultimately leading to oxidative degradation into CO₂ and H₂O.…”
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Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease Based on Multi-Modal Domain Adaptation by Binbin Fu, Changsong Shen, Shuzu Liao, Fangxiang Wu, Bo Liao

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and 18-fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission tomography (PET) reveal the structural and functional information of the brain from different dimensions, demonstrating considerable clinical and practical value in the computer-aided diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Exploring exhaled breath biomarkers for lactose intolerance diagnosis: the Lactobreath pilot study protocol by Daniel Pohl, Stamatios Giannoukos, Kathryn Jane Burton-Pimentel, Roxane Guillod, Guy Vergères

“…Diagnosis is complicated as food intolerance is often associated with functional GI disorders, while FODMAPs may exert their effects individually or in combination. …”
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Evaluation Methods for the Human–Land Coupling Coordination Relationship in a Metro Station Area: A Case Study of Chengdu Metro Line 1 by Zhiyue Qiu, Shirui Wen, Hong Yuan, Ziyi Liu, Yao Wei, Siqi Yanling, Runlong Dai, Xiang Li, Yuxin Gu

“…Finally, some improvement strategies are put forward, such as optimizing the network layout, building multi-level centers, strengthening functional connections, and enhancing the development intensity. …”
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Decellularized porcine liver scaffold for maintaining the viability and capacity of pancreatic islets by N. V. Baranova, A. S. Ponomareva, A. D. Belova, L. A. Kirsanova, D. D. Filin, E. A. Nemets, Yu. B. Basok, V. I. Sevastianov

“…Bioengineered pancreatic constructs based on scaffolds made from decellularized tissues and pancreatic islets (PIs) may be used to extend the functional activity of transplanted PIs in patients with type I diabetes. …”
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Percutaneous Closure of PFO in Patients with Reduced Oxygen Saturation at Rest and during Exercise: Short- and Long-Term Results by Céline De Cuyper, Tristan Pauwels, Eric Derom, Michel De Pauw, Daniël De Wolf, Paul Vermeersch, An Van Berendoncks, Bernard Paelinck, Gaëlle Vermeersch

“…Improvement in dyspnea, oxygenation, and QoL was investigated using pre- and postprocedural lung function parameters and two postprocedural questionnaires (SF-36 and PFSDQ-M). …”
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Association of Trace Elements with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Women—A Case-Control Study by Tinkara Srnovršnik, Bojana Pinter, Milena Horvat, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Ingrid Falnoga, Darja Mazej, Ivan Verdenik, Irma Virant-Klun

“…<b>Results:</b> In women with PCOS, lower Mo levels in whole blood (<i>p</i> = 0.024) and serum (<i>p</i> = 0.011) and higher serum Cu levels (<i>p</i> = 0.026) were detected when compared to healthy controls. Results of this study show that amendments in Cu and Mo levels might be related to altered kidney and liver function and disrupted hormonal balance in PCOS women. …”
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AN INFLUENCE OF SPONTANEOUS MICROFLORA OF FERMENTED HORSEMEAT PRODUCTS ON THE FORMATION OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PEPTIDES by I. M. Chernukha, I. N. Nikonov, N. G. Mashentseva, D. L. Klabukova, D. A. Afanasev, L. I. Kovalyov, L. А. Ilina

“…Therefore, in the studied product, good preservation of the main spectra of muscle proteins was observed, and the identified fractions, apparently, can be sources of new functional peptides. Not only quantitative but also qualitative changes were observed in the studied samples. …”
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Staged microsurgical treatment of a complex scalp arteriovenous fistula combined with type C sAVF and cirsoid aneurysm: a case report and literature review by Juncheng Wang, Juncheng Wang, Tao Kuai, Aichao Du, Lihua Yu, Yuzhen Duan, Guoqiang Yuan, Guoqiang Yuan, Dongming Ma, Yawen Pan, Yawen Pan

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Conceptual Development of Urban Super-blocks Model in Urban Planning Based on Content Analysis Method by Hafez Mahdnejad

“…The statistical community includes various sources including articles, books, and theses, which were used to select the sources using available and snowball sampling methods. …”
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PhotoNeuro: A compact photodetector for synchronization of visual stimulus presentation during behavioural experiments in neuroscience by Xavier Cano-Ferrer, Marcelo J. Moglie, George Konstantinou, Antonin Blot, Gaia Bianchini, Albane Imbert, Petr Znamenskiy, M. Florencia Iacaruso

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A generative deep neural network for pan-digestive tract cancer survival analysis by Lekai Xu, Tianjun Lan, Yiqian Huang, Liansheng Wang, Junqi Lin, Xinpeng Song, Hui Tang, Haotian Cao, Hua Chai

“…Abstract Background The accurate identification of molecular subtypes in digestive tract cancer (DTC) is crucial for making informed treatment decisions and selecting potential biomarkers. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, various machine learning algorithms have been successfully applied in this field. …”
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Prediction of secreted uncharacterized protein structures from Beauveria bassiana ARSEF 2860 unravels novel toxins-like families by Peter F. Farag, Aya A. Elsisi, Esraa W. Elabd, Jana J. Sadek, Nada H. Mousa, Rawan M. Zaky, Sara M. Ahmed

“…With 269 successfully predicted folds, we identified new putative families with pathogenesis functions related to toxins like Janus-faced atracotoxins (insecticidal spider toxin), Cry toxins (commercial insecticide from Bacillus thuringiensis), ARTs-like toxins, and other insecticidal toxins. …”
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CT-guided biopsy in heterotopic heart transplant: A case report by Isaac Tea, MD, Stephanie Fuentes Rojas, MD, Varshni Nandakumar, BS, Su-Min Chang, MD, Ponraj Chinnadurai, MBBS, MMST, James Young, MD, Alan Lumsden, MD, Arvind Bhimaraj, MD, MPH

“…Such a technique facilitated obtaining a biopsy successfully and safely to rule out rejection. Discussion: Heterotopic heart transplantation is a surgical procedure that has a potential physiologic and immunologic advantage in select patients needing a heart transplant. …”
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Ecological connectivity of genomic markers of antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli in Hong Kong by Xiaoqing Xu, Yunqi Lin, Yu Deng, Lei Liu, Dou Wang, Qinling Tang, Chunxiao Wang, Xi Chen, You Che, Ethan R. Wyrsch, Veronica M. Jarocki, Steven P. Djordjevic, Tong Zhang

“…Additionally, 195 plasmids were shared across all three source-attributed sectors. Conjugation assays confirmed that several plasmids were functionally transmissible across ecological boundaries. …”
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Comparing post-acute rehabilitation use, length of stay, and outcomes experienced by Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries with hip fracture in the United S... by Amit Kumar, Momotazur Rahman, Amal N Trivedi, Linda Resnik, Pedro Gozalo, Vincent Mor

“…Patient-centered outcomes included 30-day hospital readmission, changes in functional status as measured by the 28-point late loss MDS-ADL scale, likelihood of becoming a long-term resident, and successful discharge to the community. …”
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Comprehensive mathematical modeling of age-dependent oocyte quality and quantity for predicting live birth rate by Toshio Sujino, Tatsuyuki Ogawa, Akira Komiya, Akira Komiya, Makiko Tajima, Yuko Takayanagi, Yurie Nako, Hayata Nakajo, Kenichiro Hiraoka, Isao Tamura, Hidetoshi Yamashita, Kiyotaka Kawai

“…In the first stage, medically meaningful model functions were selected, and curve fitting was performed using weighted nonlinear least-squares regression to quantify age-related changes in oocyte quality and quantity. …”
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