Electronic Medical Record Inaccuracies: Multicenter Analysis of Challenges with Modified Lung Cancer Screening Criteria by Candice L. Wilshire, Carson C. Fuller, Christopher R. Gilbert, John R. Handy, Kimberly E. Costas, Brian E. Louie, Ralph W. Aye, Alexander S. Farivar, Eric Vallières, Jed A. Gorden

“…Each individual’s EMR was searched for COPD diagnostic terms and the presence of a diagnostic pulmonary functionality test (PFT). An unsubstantiated COPD diagnosis was defined by an individual’s EMR containing a COPD term with no PFTs present, or the presence of PFTs without evidence of obstruction. …”
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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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Integrated single-cell analysis reveals the regulatory network of disulfidptosis-related lncRNAs in bladder cancer: constructing a prognostic model and predicting treatment respons... by Jiafu Xiao, Jiafu Xiao, Jiafu Xiao, Wuhao Liu, Wuhao Liu, Wuhao Liu, Jianxin Gong, Jianxin Gong, Jianxin Gong, Weifeng Lai, Weifeng Lai, Weifeng Lai, Neng Luo, Neng Luo, Neng Luo, Yingfan He, Junrong Zou, Junrong Zou, Zhihua He, Zhihua He, Zhihua He

“…This study aims to investigate disulfidptosis-related lncRNAs (DRLs) as potential prognostic markers for BLCA patients.MethodsUtilizing single-cell sequencing data, RNA sequencing data, and corresponding clinical information sourced from the GEO and TCGA databases, this study conducted cell annotation and intercellular communication analyses to identify differentially expressed disulfide death-related genes (DRGs). …”
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An Internet of Things Ecosystem for Atmospheric Water Generators by Francesco Gaggini, Rafael Natalio Fontana Crespo, Matteo Calo, Vincenzo Maria Gentile, Alberto Macii, Edoardo Patti

“…Weeenhance existing AWG machines with IoT functionalities, allowing for remote monitoring and control of a fleet of units. …”
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Digital Platforms for the Built Environment: A Systematic Review Across Sectors and Scales by Michele Berlato, Leonardo Binni, Dilan Durmus, Chiara Gatto, Letizia Giusti, Alessia Massari, Beatrice Maria Toldo, Stefano Cascone, Claudio Mirarchi

“…Unlike existing reviews focused on single technologies or sectors, this work offers a cross-sectoral synthesis, highlighting shared challenges and opportunities across disciplines and lifecycle stages. It identifies the functional roles, enabling technologies and systemic barriers affecting digital platform adoption, such as fragmented data sources, limited interoperability between systems and siloed organizational processes. …”
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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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Microbial dark matter spearheading the biogeochemical cycle in the Solar Lake of Taba, Egypt by Rehab Z. Abdallah, Ali H.A. Elbehery, Amged Ouf, Rania Siam

“…Some non-methanogenic MAGs had the genetic capacity to utilize methanol and glycine-betaine as carbon sources. …”
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Implementation of a Smart Home Intruder Detection System using a Vibrometer and ESP 32 CAM by Samuel Owoeye, Folasade Durodola, Adekunle Oyelami, Racheal Oladejo, Samuel Obasuyi, Ademola Qasim, Joshua Ogundairo

“…The topic of security is quite important; hence this paper presents the development and implementation of a Smart Intruder Detection System utilizing the ESP32-CAM board, the Vibrometer and the ATMega328P microcontroller to enhance lighting, security, and surveillance functionalities. …”
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CD105+ fibroblasts support an immunosuppressive niche in women at high risk of breast cancer initiation by Eric G. Carlson, Jennifer C. Lopez, Yukiko Yamaguchi, Jackson Gibson, Saul J. Priceman, Mark A. LaBarge

“…Abstract Background Aging is the greatest risk factor for breast cancer, and although epithelial cells are the source of carcinomas, epithelial changes alone do not fully explain cancer susceptibility. …”
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Creating custom 3D printing material colors using optical modeling of waste plastic by Kimia Aghamohammadesmaeilketabforoosh, Joshua Givans, Morgan Woods, Joshua Pearce

“…This enables engineers and designers to create more intricate and functionally graded materials. To do this, waste plastics are quantified after processing for spectral reflectance, then Kubelka-Munk theory provides the initial estimate for color mixing. …”
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FPGA-accelerated SpeckleNN with SNL for real-time X-ray single-particle imaging by Abhilasha Dave, Cong Wang, James Russell, Ryan Herbst, Jana Thayer

“…The new implementation, while reducing the parameter count to 64.6K (a 98.8% reduction), focuses on maintaining the model's essential functionality for real-time operation, achieving an accuracy of 90%. …”
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Whole-genome sequencing and genomic analysis of four Akkermansia strains newly isolated from human feces by Wenjing Lu, Biqing Zha, Jie Lyu, Chenxi LingHu, Jing Chen, Sisi Deng, Xiangling Zhang, Liang Li, Guoqing Wang

“…These bacteria colonize the mucus layer of the gastrointestinal tract and utilize mucin as their sole source of carbon and nitrogen. …”
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Integration of Daylight in Building Design as a Way to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Buildings by Adrian Trząski, Joanna Rucińska

“…According to the United Nations Environment Programme reports, buildings are responsible for nearly 40% of energy-related emissions; therefore, energy-optimized building design is crucial to reduce the reliance on non-renewable energy sources as well as greenhouse gas emissions. The OECD reports indicate the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as one of the effective strategies for decarbonization of buildings, since a 3D digital representation of both physical and functional characteristics of a building can help to design a more efficient infrastructure. …”
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A Model-Driven Approach Employing DSL and Generation Templates to Accelerate the Development of Conversational Agents for Smart Tourism by Charaf Ouaddi, Lamya Benaddi, Adnane Souha, Hamza Abdelmalek, Abdeslam Jakimi, Rachid Saadane

“…Additionally, developers and companies often utilize APIs provided by intent recognition services like Dialogflow and Amazon Lex to easily create conversational agents using graphical forms, which enhance conversational agent functionality. …”
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Assisted Egg White Biogenic Synthesis for Elaboration of ZnO Nanoparticles by Elena Andreea Vijan, Ecaterina Magdalena Modan, Sorin Georgian Moga, Denis Aurelian Negrea, Adriana-Gabriela Schiopu, Mihai Oproescu, Daniela Istrate

“…The synthesis process utilized egg white from different sources (commercially raised hens, home-raised hens, and ducks) and varying zinc nitrate concentrations (1M and 2M) to evaluate their influence on nanoparticle morphology and size. …”
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Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeast Fermentation to Improve the Nutritional Value of <i>Ulva rigida</i> by Marta Brandão, Diogo J. Marques, Sofia Sousa, Marília Mateus, Helena M. Pinheiro, M. Manuela R. da Fonseca, Carla Pires, Maria Leonor Nunes, António Marques, M. Teresa Cesário

“…Given its abundance and nutrient-rich profile, the green macroalga <i>Ulva rigida</i> is a promising alternative protein source. However, the bioaccessibility of its proteins is hindered by an embedding matrix of ulvan, a gel-forming polysaccharide. …”
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Understanding ecohydrology and biodiversity in aquatic nature-based solutions in urban streams and ponds through an integrative multi-tracer approach by M. M. Warter, D. Tetzlaff, D. Tetzlaff, D. Tetzlaff, C. Soulsby, C. Soulsby, C. Soulsby, T. Goldhammer, D. Gebler, K. Vierikko, M. T. Monaghan, M. T. Monaghan

“…Our findings emphasize the utility of integrated tracer approaches to explore the interface between ecology and hydrology and provide insights into the ecohydrologic functioning of aquaNBSs and their potential limitations. …”
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Producing mixed linked xylooligosaccharides from red algae biomass through single-step enzymatic hydrolysis by Michelle Teune, Christoph Suster, Yannick Wolf, Nils Michels, Henrieke Mieth, Thorben Döhler, Daniel Bartosik, Joris Krull, Jan-Hendrik Hehemann, Thomas Schweder, Christian Stanetty, Uwe T. Bornscheuer

“…Abstract Background The red alga Palmaria palmata is a rich source of sugar compounds, particularly mixed-linkage xylans present in the cell walls of the algae. …”
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Carbon footprint of coffee production: the case study of Indian Robusta coffee by Sandra P. Iglesias, Paraskevi Karka, John A. Posada, Ralph E.F. Lindeboom, Machteld van den Broek, Girigan Gopi, Manju Mathew, TD John, Vipin Champatan, P.V. Aravind

“…Calculating the carbon footprint (CF) in coffee processing is crucial for identifying and mitigating key sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Utilizing the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, the current study quantifies the CF associated with Robusta dry coffee processing by collecting primary data through interviews with coffee producers and visits to coffee processing units, roasting, and grinding facilities in Wayanad, India. …”
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