YOLOv8-Based Estimation of Estrus in Sows Through Reproductive Organ Swelling Analysis Using a Single Camera by Iyad Almadani, Mohammed Abuhussein, Aaron L. Robinson

“…By using this comprehensive approach, we significantly enhanced the accuracy of estrus detection in sows while effectively mitigating human errors and resource wastage. …”
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Unraveling the complexities: morpho-physiological and proteomic responses of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) to dual drought and salt stress by Charlie Sithole, Rotondwa Rabelani Sinthumule, Joseph Lesibe Gaorongwe, Oziniel Ruzvidzo, Tshegofatso Bridget Dikobe

“…Catalytic and binding activities were the predominant molecular functions detected across treatments suggesting their central role in stress response. …”
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Genomic signal selection analysis reveals genes related to the lambing trait of Hotan sheep by XinKun Wang, Wei Li, QiaoYan Huang, HuiPing Sun, LeXiao Zhu, RuoHuai Gu, Feng Xing

“…We identified 290 selected regions and 332 genes across the Hotan sheep genome by using two widely adopted selective scanning detection methods (FST statistics and Piratio). Functional annotation and enrichment analysis of these genes identified 13 genes associated with the lambing rate, which were enriched in pathways such as the transforming growth factor-β signaling pathway (BMPR2, ID2, SMAD7, THBS1, and RBX1), renal cell carcinoma (PAK1, ELOC), inositol phosphate metabolism (PLCZ), non-homologous terminal junction (RAD50), ABC transporters (ABCC4), and the NET pathway (H2B, H4, and H2A). …”
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Identification of key genes related to growth of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) based on comprehensive transcriptome analysis by Dayan Hu, Jieliang Jian, Jinpeng Zhang, Xiaojun Xu, Shu Wang, Cuiping Gong, Yuanqin Zhang, Pengcan Zhu, Zhimin Gu, Wenzhi Guan

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Research on a traffic flow statistical algorithm based on YBOVDT and SAM2 by Yuanyuan Wang, Zheng Ding, Jiange Liu, Kexiao Wu, Md Sharid Kayes Dipu, Tingmei Ma, Yonghao Ma, Haiyan Zhang

“…To address these challenges, this paper proposes a traffic flow statistical method based on YBOVDT(YOLO-World and BOT-SORT-Open Vocabulary Detection and Tracking)and SAM2.Specifically, in the method, this paper proposes a “Traffic Flow Data Processing and Analysis” module, aiming to optimize and supplement the five core functions required for traffic flow statistics tasks, thereby making the functions of the entire solution more comprehensive.In addition, this paper combines the latest open set object detection and tracking algorithms to enhance the recognition ability and tracking stability of traffic objects. …”
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Diverse ancestral representation improves genetic intolerance metrics by Alexander L. Han, Chloe F. Sands, Dorota Matelska, Jessica C. Butts, Vida Ravanmehr, Fengyuan Hu, Esmeralda Villavicencio Gonzalez, Nicholas Katsanis, Carlos D. Bustamante, Quanli Wang, Slavé Petrovski, Dimitrios Vitsios, Ryan S. Dhindsa

“…These findings highlight the need for enhanced population representation in genomic resources to fully realize the potential of precision medicine and drug discovery. …”
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Association of Omega-3 Index and Blood Cell Count-Derived Systemic Inflammatory Indexes among Testicular Germ Cell Tumor Survivors by Milica Zeković, Marko Živković, Marija Takić, Sanja Stanković, Nebojša Bojanić, Aleksandar Janičić, Uroš Bumbaširević

“…Background and objectives: Although testicular cancer is considered the paradigm of highly curable malignancy, treatment-induced adverse effects and potential impairment of gonadal function may cause non-negligible long-term health repercussions, including metabolic disturbances and cardiovascular sequelae. …”
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SBFI-26 enhances apoptosis in docetaxel-treated triple-negative breast cancer cells by increasing ROS levels by Gang He, Mei Liu, Tang cong Chen, Li fen Huang, You qiang Ke

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DistB-Condo: Distributed Blockchain-Based IoT-SDN Model for Smart Condominium by Anichur Rahman, Md. Jahidul Islam, Ziaur Rahman, Md. Mahfuz Reza, Adnan Anwar, M. A. Parvez Mahmud, Mostofa Kamal Nasir, Rafidah Md. Noor

“…Condominium network refers to intra-organization networks, where smart buildings or apartments are connected and share resources over the network. Secured communication platform or channel has been highlighted as a key requirement for a reliable condominium which can be ensured by the utilization of the advanced techniques and platforms like Software-Defined Network (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Blockchain (BC). …”
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Overcoming Stagnation in Metaheuristic Algorithms with MsMA’s Adaptive Meta-Level Partitioning by Matej Črepinšek, Marjan Mernik, Miloš Beković, Matej Pintarič, Matej Moravec, Miha Ravber

“…This study introduces <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>M</mi><mi>s</mi><mi>M</mi><mi>A</mi></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>, a novel meta-level strategy that externally monitors MAs to detect stagnation and adaptively partitions computational resources. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of L-Asparaginase-Producing Bacteria from the Arabian–Persian Gulf Region: First Report on <i>Bacillus xiamenensis</i> ASP-J1-4 as a Producer and Its... by Ghofran M. Al-Harbi, Essam Kotb, Abeer A. Almiman, Mahmoud M. Berekaa, Salwa Alhamad, Nada F. Alahmady, Meneerah A. Aljafary, Nadiyah M. Alqazlan, Reem I. Alyami, Joud M. Alqarni, Ebtesam Abdullah Al-Suhaimi

“…L-asparaginase (L-ASNase) functions as a chemotherapeutic enzyme with antitumor properties. …”
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Targeting Antibodies to Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistors by Pyrene Hydrazide Modification of Heavy Chain Carbohydrates by Steingrimur Stefansson, Hena H. Kwon, Saeyoung Nate Ahn

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Trends and advances in Leptospira, a bibliometric analysis by Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Wei Wang, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Yamin Gao, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Jianyu Ji, Zhai Huang, Zhai Huang, Bin Xiong, Bin Xiong, Shulin Xiang, Shulin Xiang

“…Prominent research areas included restriction endonucleases, monoclonal antibodies, outer membrane proteins, water environments, detection methods, and antimicrobial agents. Research focus has shifted from early genomic and antigenic studies to investigations into outer membrane protein functions and environmental persistence, culminating in recent advances in molecular mechanisms and diagnostic technology development.ConclusionThis bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive snapshot of leptospirosis research, emphasizing collaborations and impact among authors, countries, institutions, and journals. …”
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Anti-inflammatory and barrier repair mechanisms of active components in Daemonorops draco Bl. for UVB-induced skin damage by Xingyi Wu, Ying Zhang, Fan Yi, Zaijun Geng, Miaomiao Guo, Xiao Ling, Jun Li, Li Li

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OpenPheno: an open-access, user-friendly, and smartphone-based software platform for instant plant phenotyping by Tianqi Hu, Peng Shen, Yongshuai Zhang, Jiafei Zhang, Xin Li, Chuanzhen Xia, Ping Liu, Hao Lu, Tingting Wu, Zhiguo Han

“…We currently instantiate the use of the platform with tools such as SeedPheno, WheatHeadPheno, LeafAnglePheno, SpikeletPheno, CanopyPheno, TomatoPheno, and CornPheno; each offering specific functionalities such as seed size and count analysis, wheat head detection, leaf angle measurement, spikelet counting, canopy structure analysis, and tomato fruit measurement. …”
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Sarcopenia diagnosis using skeleton-based gait sequence and foot-pressure image datasets by Muhammad Tahir Naseem, Na-Hyun Kim, Haneol Seo, JaeMok Lee, Chul-Min Chung, Sunghoon Shin, Chan-Su Lee

“…IntroductionSarcopenia is a common age-related disease, defined as a decrease in muscle strength and function owing to reduced skeletal muscle. One way to diagnose sarcopenia is through gait analysis and foot-pressure imaging.Motivation and research gapWe collected our own multimodal dataset from 100 subjects, consisting of both foot-pressure and skeleton data with real patients, which provides a unique resource for future studies aimed at more comprehensive analyses. …”
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ESSegNeXt: A Novel Building Extraction Framework Based on Generalized SamGeo and SegNeXt Models Using High-Resolution Remote Sensing Images by Qi Lu, Wensong Liu, Lianpeng Zhang, Erzhu Li, Junlong Qiu, Lei Wang

“…Additionally, an edge-preserving loss function was introduced to enhance the boundary detection capability of the SegNeXt model using edge features extracted by SamGeo during cyclic validation. …”
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Epidemiology of Disability of Adult Population in the Russian Federation by S. N. Puzin, M. A. Shurgaya, N. V. Dmitrieva, G. E. Pogosyan, I. V. Lyalina, A. M. Mammaraeva, T. A. Ivanova, L. S. Idrisova

“…In one elderly patient older than 60 years, on average, four to five different chronic diseases are detected. The accumulation of impaired functions of organs and systems helps to reduce the adaptive capacity of the body and is associated with limited life, which entails an increase in the risks of disability in the elderly and the need for medical and social rehabilitation. …”
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Investigating the relationship between the monetary policy shock through the exchange rate channel on the management quality index in the banking system: by examining the productiv... by Farhad Sharifi Bagha, Jafar Haqiqat, Zahra Karimi Takanloo

“…One of the most important indicators that can be used to attract bank resources and assess how to use resources (optimal allocation of resources) and incomes, is the productivity index in the discussion of management quality. …”
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Boosting Aeroponic System Development with Plasma and High-Efficiency Tools: AI and IoT—A Review by Waqar Ahmed Qureshi, Jianmin Gao, Osama Elsherbiny, Abdallah Harold Mosha, Mazhar Hussain Tunio, Junaid Ahmed Qureshi

“…Sustainable agriculture faces major issues with resource efficiency, nutrient distribution, and plant health. …”
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