Lung disease in relation to unique monocyte-macrophage subpopulations induced by combined inhalant endotoxin and collagen-induced arthritis by Jill A. Poole, Aaron Schwab, Geoffrey M. Thiele, Geoffrey M. Thiele, Todd A. Wyatt, Todd A. Wyatt, Todd A. Wyatt, Amy J. Nelson, Oliver W. Schanze, Angela Gleason, Michael J. Duryee, Michael J. Duryee, Bryant R. England, Bryant R. England, Ted R. Mikuls, Ted R. Mikuls

“…Lung disease was assessed by longitudinal imaging, lung function measurements, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, lung tissues, and lung histopathology. …”
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CHINESE YUAN EXCHANGE RATE AGAINST THE INDONESIAN RUPIAH PREDICTION USING SUPPORT VECTOR REGRESSION by Steven Soewignjo, Ni Wayan Widya Septia Sari, Andini Putri Mediani, M. Aqil Zaidan Kamil, Dita Amelia, Nur Chamidah

“…The optimal SVR model is obtained by splitting the data into 113 training samples and 28 testing samples and using the Radial Basis Function (RBF) kernel. The model achieves high accuracy, with a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 1.738%, a Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) of 50.661 for the training data and a MAPE of 2.516%, and an RMSE of 64.735 for the testing data. …”
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Guided Periodontal Surgery: Association of Digital Workflow and Piezosurgery for the Correction of a Gummy Smile by Tatiana Miranda Deliberador, Suyany Gabriely Weiss, Alexandre Teixeira Domingues Neto, Isabela Zago Zetola, Maria Eduarda Santana Prix, Darlan Rigo Júnior, Heloysa Hoffman Martins, Carmen Lucia Mueller Storrer

“…Virtual planning ensures predictable aesthetic and functional rehabilitation, painless postoperative recovery, and better communication with patients, thus meeting their expectations. …”
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Network spreading and local biological vulnerability in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by Asa Farahani, Justine Y. Hansen, Vincent Bazinet, Golia Shafiei, D. Louis Collins, Mahsa Dadar, Sanjay Kalra, Alain Dagher, Bratislav Misic

“…Epicenter probability maps show transcriptomic enrichment for biological processes involved in mitochondrial function as well as support cells, including endothelial cells and pericytes. …”
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Cellulose/hydroxyapatite composite as an innovative sustainable material for food packaging applications by Qurratu Aini Alya Adzkia, Atiek Rostika Noviyanti, Yana Cahyana, Sergio Torres-Giner, Yaya Rukayadi

“…The extensive use of petrochemical-based plastics in food packaging poses environmental threats due to their nonbiodegradability and lack of antimicrobial function. As a sustainable alternative, this review investigates cellulose-based composites reinforced with hydroxyapatite (HA), focusing on their potential in food packaging. …”
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Shape optimization of MR damper valve for prosthetic ankles using magnetic FEM-GA approach with gait simulation integration by Sachin Kumar, Mittapally Sandeep Reddy, Sujatha Chandramohan

“…In the first step, a shape optimization of the MR damper piston is proposed using a multi-objective function coupled with MATLAB and Finite Element Method analysis in ANSYS-APDL. …”
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Developing interactive printing techniques using ghostly printing by Maryam Mohammed Mutib Alamari, Razan Mohammed Al-Subaie

“…The objective is to explore how shadow-based interaction can enhance the communicative function of art through physical and emotional engagement between the artwork and the audience. …”
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Multifaceted role of galanin in brain excitability by Nicolas N Rieser, Milena Ronchetti, Adriana Lea Lea Hotz, Stephan CF Neuhauss

“…This extensive range of functions aligns with implications of galanin in diverse pathologies, including anxiety disorders, depression, and epilepsy. …”
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Exploring the Cardiovascular Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Insights into Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential by Esposito Milena, Mandalà Maurizio

“…EVOO also promotes endothelial function by increasing nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability, thus favoring vasodilation, lowering blood pressure (BP), and supporting vascular integrity. …”
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Occupant-centric indoor assessments and control solutions in healthcare facilities: a critical review of restorative perception by Jiake Yang, Yidan Wu, S. Thomas Ng

“…The primary function of healthcare facility environments is to support the recovery of its occupants. …”
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PDGrad: Guiding Diffusion Model for Reference-Based Blind Face Restoration with Pivot Direction Gradient Guidance by Geon Min, Tae Bok Lee, Yong Seok Heo

“…To this end, we first define the loss function based on both low-level and high-level features. …”
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Residual Vision Transformer and Adaptive Fusion Autoencoders for Monocular Depth Estimation by Wei-Jong Yang, Chih-Chen Wu, Jar-Ferr Yang

“…Lastly, the model is trained using a loss function that aligns with human perception to enable it to focus on the depth values of foreground objects. …”
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On residual cumulative generalized exponential entropy and its application in human health by Hanan H. Sakr, Mohamed S. Mohamed

“…For empirical implementation, non-parametric estimation strategies are devised using data-driven approximations of residual cumulative generalized exponential entropy, with two distinct estimators of the cumulative distribution function evaluated. A practical application is showcased, using clinical diabetes data. …”
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Role of Macrophage Polarization in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Based on the Yin-Yang Theory: A Review by Wang F, Xiong Y, Zhu Y, Yang X, Liu K, Zhu Z

“…Fei Wang, Ye Xiong, Yaxian Zhu, Xiaoqian Yang, Kai Liu, Zhenhua Zhu Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Zhenhua Zhu, Department of Otolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 95, Shaoshan Middle Road, Yuhua District, Changsha, Hunan, 410125, People’s Republic of China, Email zhenhua787@163.comBackground: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent otolaryngologic condition that markedly impacts patients’ quality of life; however its pathogenesis is intricate and the clinical efficacy of known treatments remains limited.Methods: In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the role of immune function in the pathogenesis of CRS. Recent studies have revealed a correlation between macrophage polarization and CRS development. …”
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A customized image editing framework for diverse prohibited and restricted products in illegal online transactions by Wenjin Liu, Jingyu Zou, Shudong Zhang, Ning Luo, Haoming Liu

“…This framework integrates three novel components: (1) a PR-adapter that optimizes image prompts through image augmentation and compression representation techniques; (2) a text description generator combining the CLIP model and a multimodal large language model (MobileVLM) to generate more precise textual descriptions of images; and (3) an image generator, including a new loss function designed to fine-tune the stable diffusion model, enabling a better understanding of text semantics and generating images that more closely align with the textual descriptions. …”
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A Dual-Perspective Self-Supervised IoT Intrusion Detection Method Based on Topology Reconstruction and Feature Perturbation by Ruisheng Li, Huimin Shen, Qilong Zhang

“…Additionally, the custom adaptive cosine loss function dynamically adjusts the loss weights of different samples and utilizes cosine similarity to align the embeddings of real and predicted graphs, thereby maximizing mutual information between local embeddings of real graphs and global summaries. …”
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A Mathematical Model for Transmission of Taeniasis and Neurocysticercosis by Gideon Eustace Rwabona, Verdiana Grace Masanja, Sayoki Mfinanga, Abdoelnaser Degoot, Silas Mirau

“…Local stability of the equilibria was analyzed using the Jacobian matrix, and Lyapunov function techniques were used to determine the global analysis, which showed that the endemic equilibrium point was globally stable when R0>1. …”
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GeoTemporal clustering for aquifer delineation: a big data approach to synchronizing and analyzing variable-length groundwater time series by Khalid ElHaj, Dalal Alshamsi

“…The modular clustering framework utilizes hierarchical agglomerative clustering and a custom hydrology-specific distance function. This accounts for the variability in the length, temporal position, and consistency of the time series, in addition to gaps in records, aligning them temporally before comparison. …”
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Virtual English LAB: The Impact of Virtual Worlds on English Language Learning and Life Skills in Higher Education by Alfonso Filippone, Maria Ermelinda De Carlo, Raffaele Di Fuccio

“…The findings support the potential of Virtual Worlds to function not only as linguistic learning platforms but also as pedagogical ecosystems for developing 21st-century competencies. …”
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Boosting Durability and Sustainability in Reinforced Concrete Bridges Through the Optimization of the Concrete Cover by José C. Almeida

“…In the realm of civil engineering, rein-forced concrete bridges stand as monumental feats of design and function. A critical factor in the longevity and eco-friendliness of these structures lies in the concrete cover that protects the reinforcing steel. …”
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