Directional hand movement can be classified from insular cortex SEEG signals using recurrent neural networks and high-gamma band features by Xiecheng Shao, Ryan S. Chung, Jonathon M. Cavaleri, Roberto Martin Del Campo-Vera, Miguel Parra, Shivani Sundaram, Selena Zhang, Ashwitha Surabhi, Ryan J. McGinn, Charles Y. Liu, Spencer S. Kellis, Brian Lee

“…Abstract Motor BCIs, with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning, have shown promise in decoding neural signals for restoring motor function. Structures beyond motor cortex have provided additional sources for movement signals. …”
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Network pharmacology and molecular analysis of mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of Rhubarb in treating atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm by Huilin Xu, Jun Huang, Youjie Zeng, Xia Wang, Huilin Lian, Siyi Zhang, Ren Guo

“…Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to systematically investigate the effects and mechanisms of Rhubarb in the treatment of Atherosclerosis (AS) and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) by utilizing network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques. …”
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Application of bentonite-chitosan nanocomposites for the adsorptive removal of iron and natural organic matter in peat water by Edwin Permana, M. Naswir, Dhian Eka Wijaya, Ali Nurdin Hidayat, Dimas Setya Nurjamil, Andrian Setyarestu Prayogi

“…The results indicate that bentonite is more effective for iron adsorption, while chitosan plays a key role in removing NOM due to its amine and hydroxyl functional groups. This study highlights the potential of utilizing fishery waste and natural minerals to produce low-cost, eco-friendly nanocomposites for improving water quality in peatland environments.…”
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A performance evaluation of commercially available and 3D-printable prosthetic hands: a comparison using the anthropomorphic hand assessment protocol by Joshua R. Siegel, Jedidiah K. Harwood, Annette C. Lau, Dylan J. A. Brenneis, Michael R. Dawson, Patrick M. Pilarski, Jonathon S. Schofield

“…Abstract Despite significant technological progress in prosthetic hands, a device with functionality akin to a biological extremity is far from realization. …”
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Design of a Novel Hybrid Concentrated Photovoltaic–Thermal System Equipped with Energy Storages, Optimized for Use in Residential Contexts by Carmine Cancro, Valeria Palladino, Aniello Borriello, Antonio Romano, Luigi Mongibello

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Intellectual Rooms based on AmI and IoT technologies by Radhakrishnan Delhibabu, Pham Tuan Anh, Nataly Zhukova, Alexey Subbotin

“…This study successfully demonstrated the core functionalities using simulated data; future work will involve deployment and evaluation in real-world clinical environments to confirm its practical utility.…”
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A Numerical Investigation of Enhanced Microfluidic Immunoassay by Multiple-Frequency Alternating-Current Electrothermal Convection by Qisheng Wu, Shaohua Huang, Shenghai Wang, Xiying Zhou, Yuxuan Shi, Xiwei Zhou, Xianwu Gong, Ye Tao, Weiyu Liu

“…Through thorough numerical simulation, the optimal working frequencies for SWET and TWET are determined, and the resulting synthetic MET flow field is directly utilized for microfluidic immunoassay. MET significantly promotes the binding kinetics on functionalized electrode surface by simultaneous global electrokinetic transport along channel length direction and local chaotic stirring of antigen samples near the reaction site, compared to the situation without flow activation. …”
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Viability Study of SYCL as a Unified Programming Model for Heterogeneous Systems Based on GPUs in Bioinformatics by Manuel Costanzo

“…Subsequently, multiple experiments were conducted to evaluate the functionality and performance portability of the software migrated to SYCL. …”
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Analysis of Human Gut Microbiota Enzymes for Biotechnological and Food Industrial Applications by Alfonso Torres-Sánchez, Gracia Luque, Pilar Ortiz, Alicia Ruiz-Rodríguez, Ana López-Moreno, Margarita Aguilera

“…The human gut microbiota is a complex and dynamic ecosystem, recognized for its valuable and wide array of physiological functions. This study investigated the human gut microbiota as a source of enzymes for innovative applications in the biomedicine, bioremediation, and food and feed biotechnological industries by integrating data from combined in silico and in vitro approaches. …”
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Callerya Atropurpurea shells derived nitrogen doped carbon quantum dots of electrodes for symmetrical and asymmetrical supercapacitors by Abdulrahman Oyekanmi Adeleke, Mohd Arif Dar, Temitope T. Dele-Afolabi, R. C. Omar, Rasykin Roslan, Akil Ahmad, Ebrahim Mahmoudi, Chua Siew Fen, Ali Orozi Sougui, Mohammed B. Alshammari

“…Herein, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) were produced via self-doping using urea as a nitrogen source. The structural, functional, and morphological properties of the doped active materials were examined using X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Case study of a neuroendocrine tumor of uncertain origin: single-cell transcriptomics unravels potential primary location by Frolova Tatyana, Ekaterina Avsievich, Diana Salimgereeva, Zoia Antysheva, Alesia Maluchenko, Denis Maksimov, Ilia Feidorov, Mark Voloshin, Olga Glazova, Natalia Bodunova, Nikolay Karnaukhov, Pavel Volchkov, Julia Krupinova

“…This study explores the histogenesis of a retroperitoneal, non-functional NET localized between the duodenum and pancreatic head, utilizing advanced molecular diagnostics to elucidate its probable primary source. …”
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The role of root dynamics on the climate sensitivity of ecohydrological processes of over- and understory in a semi-arid groundwater-dependent ecosystem by Qiyue Liu, Ana P. Barros

“…Plant roots connect belowground moisture with aboveground vegetation functionalities, making root plasticity critical for drought resilience. …”
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Unlocking health insights: exploring intention to adopt district health information systems in Bahir Dar City, northwest Ethiopia by Habtamu Alganeh Guadie, Amarech Kindie, Hunegnaw Almaw Derseh, Desta Debalkie Atnafu

“…BackgroundDistrict Health Information System version 2 (DHIS2) is an open-source platform designed for data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization within healthcare systems. …”
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Discrimination of Farming Practices Through Olive Leaf Phenolic and Mineral Analysis by Mario Franić, Igor Pasković, Šime Marcelić, Igor Lukić, Nikola Major, Igor Palčić, Smiljana Goreta Ban, Marija Polić Pasković

“…The results of this study have the potential to be utilized for the enhanced production of organic olive leaves as a reliable source of valuable phytochemicals for nutraceuticals, functional foods, and dietary supplements.…”
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Assessing the Biodegradation of Low-Density Polyethylene Films by <i>Candida tropicalis</i> SLNEA04 and <i>Rhodotorula mucilaginosa</i> SLNEA05 by Randa Harrat, Ghania Bourzama, Gaëtan Burgaud, Emmanuel Coton, Aymen Bourezgui, Boudjema Soumati

“…These isolates were then tested for their ability to biodegrade LDPE films and utilized as the sole carbon source <i>in vitro</i> in a mineral salt medium (MSM). …”
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Application of VGG16 in Automated Detection of Bone Fractures in X-Ray Images by Resky Adhyaksa, Bedy Purnama

“…The training and testing phases utilized an 80:20 split of the data, employing binary cross-entropy as the loss function and the Adam optimizer for efficient weight updates. …”
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Context-Aware Gene Embedding Pipeline (CGEP): An Accessible, Regulatory-Region-Inclusive Embedding Framework for Interpretable Disease-Agnostic Prediction by Twaha Ahmed Minai, Zubair Ahmed Shaikh, Asim Imdad Wagan, M. Kamran Azim, Syed Muhammad Muaz, Muhammad Shoaib Siddiqui

“…In this study, we propose a novel Gene Embedding Pipeline (CGEP) designed to address critical limitations in genomic deep learning by integrating both functional and regulatory genomic contexts. Unlike conventional approaches, our framework prioritizes disease-associated genes identified through contribution analysis (validated via a breast cancer case study) while remaining extensible to all pathologies with patient-derived FASTA sequences. …”
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Sunlight Noise Mitigation in FMCW LiDAR Using FADOF by Longfei Yin, Wei Tang, Ziwei Geng, Haodi Zhan, Lei Chen, Dasheng Qian, Guohua Wu, Bin Luo

“…To address this challenge, we have proposed a validation experiment utilizing FADOF technology. Specifically, we have introduced a FADOF component at the optical receiving end of the FMCW LiDAR, and we have implemented a dynamic frequency stabilization method that combines frequency stability with frequency modulation for the laser source in the transmitter. …”
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Activity tracking devices in pregnancy: Understanding the participant experience in a longitudinal birth cohort by Ashley Redding, Dionne Coates, Andrea E. Cassidy-Bushrow, Jennifer K. Straughen, Sara Santarossa

“…Methods: A semi-structured moderator guide was utilized to capture feedback on experiences, adherence to protocols, resources, and best practices for measuring PA during pregnancy. …”
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A flux tower site attribute dataset intended for land surface modeling by J. Shi, H. Yuan, W. Lin, W. Dong, H. Liang, Z. Liu, J. Zeng, H. Zhang, N. Wei, Z. Wei, S. Zhang, S. Liu, X. Lu, Y. Dai

“…We then compiled the final flux tower attribute dataset by filling in missing attributes with global data and classifying plant functional types (PFTs). This dataset is provided in NetCDF (Network Common Data Form) format with necessary descriptions and reference sources. …”
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