Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost Controlled-Environment Growth Chamber for Vegetative Propagation of Mother Plants by Jacqueline Guerrero-Sánchez, Carlos Alberto Olvera-Olvera, Luis Octavio Solis-Sánchez, Ma. Del Rosario Martínez-Blanco, Manuel de Jesús López-Martínez, Celina Lizeth Castañeda-Miranda, Genaro Martin Soto-Zarazúa, Germán Díaz-Flórez

“…The design features a removable tray that serves as a support for the mother plant, an observation window covered by a movable dark acrylic that prevents the passage of external light, and a vertical structure that facilitates optimal space utilization and ergonomic access. Functionality was conducted using a <i>Stevia rebaudiana</i> Bertoni mother plant maintained for 30 days under monitored conditions. …”
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Control of Clostridioides difficile virulence and physiology by the flagellin homeostasis checkpoint FliC-FliW-CsrA in the absence of motility by Duolong Zhu, Katherine J. Wozniak, Firas Midani, Shaohui Wang, Xingmin Sun, Robert A. Britton

“…Furthermore, disruption of the fliC-fliW-csrA network results in significant changes in carbon source utilization and sporulation. This work highlights that key proteins involved in flagellar biosynthesis retain their regulatory roles in C. difficile pathogenesis and physiology independent of their functions in motility.IMPORTANCEClostridioides difficile is a leading cause of nosocomial antibiotic-associated diarrhea in developed countries with many known virulence factors. …”
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Artificial intelligence analysis in cyber domain: A review by Liguo Zhao, Derong Zhu, Wasswa Shafik, S Mojtaba Matinkhah, Zubair Ahmad, Lule Sharif, Alisa Craig

“…This method permits for the allocation of multiple log source types through a sliding time window and provides a scalable solution, which is a much-needed function.…”
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Productivity evaluation of multi-stage fracturing horizontal wells in shale gas reservoir with complex artificial fracture occurrence by HU Zhijian, LI Shuxin, WANG Jianjun, ZHOU Hong, ZHAO Yulong, ZHANG Liehui

“…This model serves as the foundation for establishing a gas reservoir-fracture-wellbore coupled seepage model, utilizing real space source function theory and pressure drawdown superposition principle. …”
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PRACTICAL USE OF LOGISTIC TOOLS IN PHYSICAL LIFE CYCLE OF DURABLE GOODS by F. D. Vende, V. I. Stepanov, O. V. Rykalina, I. V. Sharova

“…The article studies logistic functions, processes and procedures accompanying all stages of full physical life cycle of new durable goods. …”
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First Report on Microbial-Derived Polydeoxyribonucleotide: A Sustainable and Enhanced Alternative to Salmon-Based Polydeoxyribonucleotide by Doobyeong Chae, Sae-Woong Oh, Yoon-Seo Choi, Dae-Jung Kang, Chun-Woong Park, Jongsung Lee, Won-Sang Seo

“…The novel approach of utilizing microbial-derived PDRN opens new avenues for therapeutic applications in oxidative stress management, tissue regeneration, and immune modulation, paving the way for a paradigm shift in PDRN sourcing and functionality.…”
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Cone Beam Micro-CT System for Small Animal Imaging and Performance Evaluation by Shouping Zhu, Jie Tian, Guorui Yan, Chenghu Qin, Jinchao Feng

“…In order to reconstruct images with high spatial resolution and low artifacts, raw data preprocessing and geometry calibration are implemented before reconstruction. A method which utilizes a wire phantom to estimate the residual horizontal offset of the detector is proposed, and 1D point spread function is used to assess the performance of geometric calibration quantitatively. …”
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Revealing Spatiotemporal Urban Activity Patterns: A Machine Learning Study Using Google Popular Times by Mikel Barrena-Herrán, Itziar Modrego-Monforte, Olatz Grijalba

“…As a result, this research assesses the utility of this data source for evaluating the changing dynamics of a city across both space and time. …”
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Length–Weight Distribution of Non-Zero Elements in Randomized Bit Sequences by Christoph Lange, Andreas Ahrens, Yadu Krishnan Krishnakumar, Olaf Grote

“…The focus of the current work is on detecting deviations from the ideal gap-density function describing randomized bit sequences. For testing and verification purposes, the well-researched post-quantum cryptographic CRYSTALS suite, including its Kyber and Dilithium schemes, is utilized. …”
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Optimizing processing methods for maximum bioactive retention: comparative metabolomic analysis of dried loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) flowers and their powdered extracts by Mingzheng Duan, Jieming Feng, Jing-Han Feng, Xi Wang, Xu Xiao, Shirong He, Hengcui Guo, Wenyan Zhang, Zhumao Jiang, Tongfa Wan, Muhammad Junaid Rao

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Optimizing the Production of LNG and NGL from Arab Crudes and Wet Gases by Adel M. Hemeida, Mohammed S. Al-Blehed, Saad El-Din Desouky

“…The objective function of the model is to maximize the net cash flow return of selling LNG and NGL. …”
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Powering Implanted Devices Wirelessly Using Spider-Web Coil by Amal Ibrahim Mahmood, Sadik Kamel Gharghan, Mohamed A.A. Eldosoky, Ahmed M. Soliman

“… Implantable biomedical (IBM) systems and biomedical sensors can improve life quality, identify sickness, monitor biological signs, and replace the function of malfunctioning organs. However, these devices compel continuous battery power, which can be limited by the battery's capacity and lifetime, reducing the device's effectiveness. …”
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Identification of hypertension gene expression biomarkers based on the DeepGCFS algorithm. by Zongjin Li, Liqin Tian, Libing Bai, Zeyu Jia, Xiaoming Wu, Changxin Song

“…We propose a novel deep graph clustering feature selection (DeepGCFS) algorithm to identify hypertension gene biomarkers with more biological significance. This algorithm utilizes a graph network to represent the interaction information between genes, builds a GNN model, designs a loss function based on link prediction and self-supervised learning ideas for training, and allows each gene node to obtain a feature vector representing global information. …”
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Expression Quantitative Trait loci (QTL) in tumor adjacent normal breast tissue and breast tumor tissue. by Alejandro Quiroz-Zárate, Benjamin J Harshfield, Rong Hu, Nick Knoblauch, Andrew H Beck, Susan E Hankinson, Vincent Carey, Rulla M Tamimi, David J Hunter, John Quackenbush, Aditi Hazra

“…SNP-gene associations can be explored using an open-source interactive browser distributed in a Bioconductor package. …”
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DadY (PA5303) is required for fitness of Pseudomonas aeruginosa when growth is dependent on alanine catabolism by Ronnie L. Fulton, Diana M. Downs

“…The ubiquity of this organism is facilitated by a metabolic strategy that preferentially utilizes low-energy, non-fermentable organic acids, such as amino acids, rather than the high-energy sugars preferred by many other microbes. …”
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The Intelligent Infectious Disease Active Surveillance and early warning system in China: An application of dengue prevention and control by Liangyu Kang, Jian Hu, Kangning Cai, Wenzhan Jing, Min Liu, Wannian Liang

“…Utilizing advanced information technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence (AI), China has established and implemented the Intelligent Infectious Disease Active Surveillance and Early Warning System. …”
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Freeze-Drying for the Reduction of Fruit and Vegetable Chain Losses: A Sustainable Solution to Produce Potential Health-Promoting Food Applications by Dario Donno, Giovanna Neirotti, Annachiara Fioccardi, Zoarilala Rinah Razafindrakoto, Nantenaina Tombozara, Maria Gabriella Mellano, Gabriele Loris Beccaro, Giovanni Gamba

“…This study showed that the utilization of crop remains can potentially lead to the development of new functional foods, providing additional economic benefits for farmers. …”
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Editorial by Teddy Surya Gunawan

“…Contributions on flexible antenna designs, mobile applications for dyslexic learners, and modified grey relational analysis further showcase how electronics and AI are increasingly embedded in daily societal functions. In Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, the research on MSW-derived biochar for iron production and voltage-induced void formation in boiler tubes exemplifies innovation in resource utilization and reliability of industrial systems. …”
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Promoting data-driven decision-making in Jordan: strengthening national health information system and achieving consensus on core set of health system indicators by Fadi El-Jardali, Racha Fadlallah, Raeda Abu AlRub, Diana Jamal, Najla Daher

“…Abstract Background A well-functioning health information system (HIS) is foundational for strong health systems and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. …”
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Genomic and transcriptomic insights into vertebrate host-specific Lactobacillus johnsonii adaptation in the gastrointestinal tract by Keerthikka Ravi, Nicole R. Falkowski, Gary B. Huffnagle

“…There was significant heterogeneity among strains, in both genome sequence and content, with phylogenetic clustering of strains into distinct clades associated with rodent or avian sources. There were not sufficient genomes to identify whether porcine isolates formed their own genetic clade. …”
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