Noncoding elements in wheat defence response to fusarium head blight by Tugdem Muslu, Kadriye Kahraman, Bala Ani Akpinar, Halise Busra Cagirici, Egan Jaronski, Cliff Bradley, Hikmet Budak

“…Abstract Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major source of global food security while various stressors, including biotic and abiotic factors, directly affect its production. …”
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Modeling of the ORNL PCA Benchmark Using SCALE6.0 Hybrid Deterministic-Stochastic Methodology by Mario Matijević, Dubravko Pevec, Krešimir Trontl

“…The shielding analysis was performed using multigroup shielding library v7_200n47g derived from general purpose ENDF/B-VII.0 library. As a source of response functions for reaction rate calculations with MAVRIC we used international reactor dosimetry libraries (IRDF-2002 and IRDF-90.v2) and appropriate cross-sections from transport library v7_200n47g. …”
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ALBI Grade Is Associated with Clinical Outcomes of Critically Ill Patients with AKI: A Cohort Study with Cox Regression and Propensity Score Matching by Chao Yang, Zhikang Yu, Bo Peng, Changkun Mao, Junting Li, Yongsheng Cao

“…The albumin–bilirubin (ALBI) grade has surfaced as a viable substitute for assessing liver functional reserve in individuals afflicted with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). …”
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Non-Fungible Programs by Blake Regalia, Benjamin Adams

“…In addition to releasing an open-source software development kit for building NFPs, we demonstrate the utility of NFPs with an interactive Bayesian game implemented on Secret Network. …”
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Design and Implementation of an Integrated Underwater Wireless Optical Communication and Ranging System by WANG Jiale, ZHENG Kaiwen, LIAN Jie

“…【Conclusion】These findings indicate that the proposed OICAR system can realize efficient underwater communication and precise ranging functions in real time.…”
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Wastewater metagenomics in Africa: Opportunities and challenges. by Stephen Kanyerezi, Fatma Zahra Guerfali, Abbas Abel Anzaku, Oluwasegun Adesina Babaleye, Tracey Calvert-Joshua, Julien Alban Nguinkal, Oluwaseun Paul Amoo, Chiraz Atri, Waqasuddin Khan, Iqra Saleh, M Imran Nisar, Arthur Shem Kasambula, Koketso Morapedi, Gerald Mboowa

“…The advent of metagenomics has dramatically expanded our understanding of microbial communities, particularly through the study of wastewater, which serves as a rich source of microbial data. In Africa, wastewater metagenomics presents unparalleled opportunities for public health monitoring, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) tracking, and the discovery of new microbial species and functions. …”
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Spectroscopy characterization of acid and rennet camel milk caseins using XRD, XPS, and SEM and effects on their emulsifying properties by Bachir Bensalah, Kamel Acem

“…Casein, the main protein in milk, is a viable protein source for natural emulsifiers, which are frequently utilized in food emulsions. …”
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Identifying Public Transit Commuters Based on Both the Smartcard Data and Survey Data: A Case Study in Xiamen, China by Shichao Sun, Dongyuan Yang

“…Compared with existing methods which were plagued by the validation of the accuracy of the identification results, the adopted approach was a machine learning algorithm with functions of accuracy checking. The classifier was trained and tested by survey data obtained from 532 valid questionnaires. …”
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Enhanced high-sensitivity multi-layer neutron detector based on LiF:ZnS(Ag) scintillator by Ilan Cohen Zada, Alon Osovizky, Itzhak Orion

“…Abstract This study proposes a novel, highly sensitive neutron detector design utilizing a unique multi-layered configuration. Each layer consists of a LiF: ZnS(Ag) scintillator coupled with a transparent neutron moderator that also functions as a light guide for the Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) light sensor. …”
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Evaluation of tungsten influx rate using line emissions from W5+ ions in EAST tokamak by Fengling Zhang, Darío Mitnik, Ling Zhang, Runjia Bao, Wenmin Zhang, Shigeru Morita, Yunxin Cheng, Ailan Hu, Chengxi Zhou, Jihui Chen, Xiaobin Ding, Yinxian Jie, Haiqing Liu

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Presenting a Quantum Leadership Model to Establish Organizational Civilization in the Iranian Higher Education System by reza heydari, hamidreza rezaeekelidbari, musa chaman zamin

“…The results of this study showed that by implementing the model obtained in this study, we can witness positive consequences in terms of implementing quantum leadership in order to establish organizational civilization in the country's higher education Extended abstract Introduction Creating new knowledge has long been one of the main functions of universities, and the greatest effort of the academic community is to promote knowledge and strengthen intellectual capital by utilizing existing informational, intellectual, and human resources; therefore, universities must identify, extract, and utilize these resources using new and appropriate leadership and management methods. …”
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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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An ensemble strategy for piRNA identification through hybrid moment-based feature modeling by Mansoor Ahmed Rasheed, Tamim Alkhalifah, Fahad Alturise, Yaser Daanial Khan

“…The proposed approaches show great potential for enhancing the accuracy of piRNA prediction, significantly aiding future research and the scientific community in the in-silico identification of piRNA. The source codes and datasets utilized in this study are accessible at https://github.com/MansoorAhmadRasheed/piRNA-codes-and-result .…”
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Integrative analysis of efferocytosis- and invasion-related genes as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets in breast cancer by Jing Yang, Rong Zhang, Lamei Sun, Cong Wang, Ming Feng, Bin Su, Lixin Jiang

“…Abstract Breast cancer remains a primary source of cancer-related mortality among females worldwide. …”
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Resveratrol from grape pomace: Mitigation of lead-induced oxidative stress-related renal toxicity: In silico and In vivo studies by Mohamed Seif, Hanan Y. Aati, Bin Wei, Mohamed A. Tantawy, Mohamed Sayed, Ziyu Guo, Sherien M. Bakry, Mahmoud Emam

“…Utilizing industrial agricultural waste is a beneficial approach that can reduce the negative environmental impact of agro-waste and valorize its potential for use in the food, health, and agricultural sectors. …”
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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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Feature engineering for fault detection and diagnosis in Power Transmission Lines using a tree-based approach by Hassan N. Noura, Zaid Allal, Ola Salman, Khaled Chahine

“…This intricate system utilizes various components of diverse sizes and functionalities to transmit power. …”
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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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Generation of effective and specific human TCRs against tumor/testis antigen NY-ESO-1 in mice with humanized T cell recognition system by Xiaojing Tina Chen, Xiaojing Tina Chen, Matthias Leisegang, Matthias Leisegang, Ioannis Gavvovidis, Ioannis Gavvovidis, Seth M. Pollack, Felix K. M. Lorenz, Ton N. Schumacher, Ton N. Schumacher, Oliver Daumke, Thomas Blankenstein

“…One of the murine-derived human TCRs, TCR-ESO, exhibited higher functional avidity compared to human-derived NY-ESO-1157-165 specific TCRs. …”
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