AKR1B10 as a novel prognostic biomarker linking methylation and immune escape in hepatocellular carcinoma by Muhammad Naveed Khan, Mao Binli, Hu Juan, Shi Mengjia, Wang Shunyao, Xiaosong Li

“…The diagnostic and prognostic significance of AKR1B10 in LIHC was assessed using data from ROC analysis and KM-plotter. Functional analyses were performed utilizing the GeneMANIA and STRING databases, along with gene-gene and PPI networks, GO terms, and KEGG pathway analyses. …”
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EPHX2 overexpression deters the advancement of clear cell renal cell carcinoma via lipid metabolism reprogramming by Bo Guan, Cong Huang, Cong Huang, Cong Huang, Jun He, Jun He, Jun He, Weimin Shan, Di Cui, Xiaowei Li, Chaozhao Liang, Chaozhao Liang, Chaozhao Liang, Zongyao Hao, Zongyao Hao, Zongyao Hao

“…MethodsBulk transcriptome data, single-cell transcriptome data, and gene set data for ccRCC were sourced from the TCGA database and GEO database. An integrated machine learning approach was employed, utilizing the TCGA dataset as the training set and the MTAB dataset as the test set, to develop prognostic models. …”
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Early economic evaluation of chelation therapy in kidney transplant recipients with high-normal lead. by Jiasi Hao, Behrooz Z Alizadeh, Maarten J Postma, Daan J Touw, Stephan J L Bakker, Lisa A de Jong

“…Transition probabilities were estimated using the data from TransplantLines Food and Nutrition Biobank and Cohort study. Costs and utilities were sourced from publications and public data. …”
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Fabrication and characterization of corn starch based bioplastic for packaging applications by Md. Arefin Kowser, Hanif Mahmud, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury, Nayem Hossain, Juhi Jannat Mim, Safiul Islam

“…The prepared bioplastic samples can be utilized as a developing substitute for traditional polymers in packaging made of bio-sourced materials due to their wide availability, biodegradability, easy processing, and good antimicrobial and barrier properties.…”
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Visualization of four-dimensional X-ray absorption fine structure data using a virtual reality system by Haruo Igarashi, Daiki Kido, Yutaka Ishii, Yasuhiro Niwa, Atsushi Okamoto, Masao Kimura

“…X-ray spectromicroscopy is extensively utilized for nondestructive mapping of chemical states in materials. …”
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Automated Recipe Generation AI Tool from Food Images using Machine Learning. Approach for Ingredient Extraction and Cooking Instructions by Lwamaza, Eddy, Nuwasiima, Happy

“…It outlines the systematic approach taken to analyze user needs, define functional and non-functional requirements, and develop a robust system architecture. …”
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Integrated Analysis of Single‐Cell and Bulk RNA‐Sequencing Defines N7‐Methylguanosine (m7G)‐Mediated Modifications' Role in Prognosis and the Tumor Immune Microenvironment in Hepat... by Jiahua Liang, Mingjian Ma, Borui Xu, Cheng Zhong, Guangyan Zeng, Huijiao Lu, Jiaming Lai, Jiancong Chen

“…Method Single‐cell RNA sequencing (scRNA‐seq) data was sourced from the GEO repository. Transcriptomic datasets were procured from TCGA, GEO, and ICGC databases. …”
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Identification and validation of a prognostic signature of drug resistance and mitochondrial energy metabolism-related differentially expressed genes for breast cancer by Tiankai Xu, Chu Chu, Shuyu Xue, Tongchao Jiang, Ying Wang, Wen Xia, Huanxin Lin

“…Although cancer cells can maintain viability independently of mitochondrial energy metabolism, they remain reliant on mitochondrial functions for the synthesis of new DNA strands. This dependency underscores a potential link between mitochondrial energy metabolism and drug resistance. …”
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Integrating single-cell RNA-Seq and bulk RNA-Seq data to explore the key role of fatty acid metabolism in hepatocellular carcinoma by Hua Dai, Xin Tao, Yuansen Shu, Fanrong Liu, Xiaoping Cheng, Xiushen Li, Bairui Shu, Hongcheng Luo, XuXiang Chen, Zhaorui Cheng

“…Data procurement encompassed transcriptomic and clinical datasets from HCC patients, sourced from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) repositories. …”
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Tribological properties of polymer like carbon coatings on NBG-18 nuclear graphite under nitrogen environment by HAN Hai, LIU Huichuan, CHENG Jinjuan, CHEN Xinchun, LIU Pengxiao, QI Wei, TANG Xian

“…This friction generates a considerable amount of graphite dust, which poses a risk to the proper functioning of nuclear reactors.PurposeThis study aims to address the issues of friction and wear experienced by nuclear graphite on the surface of spherical fuel elements in HTGR by utilizing surface modification technology to enhance the mechanical and tribological properties of NBG-18 nuclear graphite.MethodsFirstly, NBG-18 graphite, sourced from SGL Group-The Carbon Company, Germany, was cut into blocks with dimensions of 20 mm×20 mm×5 mm, and a polymer-like carbon (PLC) coating was applied to NBG-18 nuclear graphite using a high-energy ion beam deposition (IBD) process with preprocessing of cleaning, sample loading, vacuuming, transition layer deposition, functional layer deposition, and sampling, resulting in a total coating thickness of approximately 400 nm. …”
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Construction of a Wilms tumor risk model based on machine learning and identification of cuproptosis-related clusters by Jingru Huang, Yong Li, Xiaotan Pan, Jixiu Wei, Qiongqian Xu, Yin Zheng, Peng Chen, Jiabo Chen

“…Utilizing 105 WT samples, clusters related to Cuproptosis were identified. …”
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DFT analysis of the [3 + 2] heterocyclization reaction of ((1,2,4-triazole(1,3,4-oxadiazole)-3(2)-yl)methyl)thiopyrimidines by Yu. V. Karpenko

“…The article examines the mechanisms of the heterocyclization reaction using density functional theory (DFT) methods. A quantum-chemical analysis of the starting compounds, transition states, and products was conducted, with energy barriers and key reaction stages identified. …”
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Calcium-dependent adhesion protein CDH18, a potential biomarker for prognosis in uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma by Xiaoxuan Tang, Shanxing Dang, Jie Qiu, Ruilan Zhou, Jing Ling, Limei Zhang, Xiaopeng Peng, Qingyun Li, Jin Liu, Wei Liao, Qingxiu Mei, Miao Xie, Yehong Sun, Jianmei Huang, Xuelian Du, Wencong Song

“…Drug sensitivity testing was utilized to identify more suitable therapeutic options for patients. …”
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AI-Supported Decision Making in Multi-Agent Production Systems Using the Example of the Oil and Gas Industry by Polina A. Sharko, Zhanna V. Burlutskaya, Daria A. Zubkova, Aleksei M. Gintciak, Kapiton N. Pospelov

“…The proposed models are tested using data from an oil and gas enterprise, and a formalization of utility functions for its agents is provided using game-theoretic tools. …”
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Novel cyberspace-oriented access control model by Feng-hua LI, Yan-chao WANG, Li-hua YIN, Rong-na XIE, Jin-bo XIONG

“…A novel cyberspace-oriented access control model was proposed,termed as CoAC,which avoided the threats by comprehensively considering vital factors,such as access requesting entity,general tense,access point,device,networks,resource,internet-based interactive graph and chain of resource transmission.By appropriately adjusting these factors,CoAC emulated most of typical access control models and fulfilled the requirements of new information service patterns and dissemination modes.The administrative model of CoAC was also presented and the functions and methods for administrating CoAC were described by utilizing Z-notation.CoAC is flexible and scalable,it can be further refined and expanded to figure out new opportunities and challenges in the upcoming access control techniques.…”
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Mobilizing human capital in information technology projects: Interactions, negotiations, and actions of distributed actors. by Shrihari Suresh Sohani, Manjari Singh, Biju Varkkey

“…The study explores the interaction of two cross-functional distributed actors (HR and project managers), their actions, and how they utilize existing practices to mobilize human capital in projects. …”
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A fluorescence probe for monitoring toxic hypochlorous acid in biosystems and environmental waters with a broad pH adaptation by Junyan Ma, Zilin Jiao, Mingtao Zhao, Xiangtao Kong, Hua Xie, Zhenxing Zhang

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Operation Control Method for Degraded Trains after Shanghai Rail Transit Lines 3 and 4 Signaling System Upgrade and Renovation by LI Yongzheng

“…Based on the operational tasks assigned by train scheduling, a back-up localization system is utilized to replace the on-board train manager for resource interaction with the trackside resource managers and other trains，with signal lights serving to direct train operation. …”
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Modulating Iron Crystals with Lattice Chalcophile‐Siderophile Elements for Selective Dechlorinations Over Hydrogen Evolution by Xiaohong Hu, Qianhai Zhou, Du Chen, Zhongyuan Guo, Yiman Gao, Chaohuang Chen, Jie Hou, Vincent Noël, Daohui Lin, Lizhong Zhu, Jiang Xu

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Ubiquitous memory augmentation via mobile multimodal embedding system by Dongqi Cai, Shangguang Wang, Chen Peng, Zeling Zhang, Zhenyan Lu, Tao Qi, Nicholas D. Lane, Mengwei Xu

“…In this paper, we present Reminisce, an efficient on-device multimodal embedding system that enables high-throughput embedding and precise retrieval on resource-constrained mobile devices. The core design draws inspiration from the memory functions of the human brain, utilizing coarse-grained embeddings to identify likely candidates, which are then refined through query-driven fine-grained retrieval. …”
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