Digital Twin-Enabled Adaptive Robotics: Leveraging Large Language Models in Isaac Sim for Unstructured Environments by Sanjay Nambiar, Rahul Chiramel Paul, Oscar Chigozie Ikechukwu, Marie Jonsson, Mehdi Tarkian

“…The proposed framework advances toward a fully functional digital twin by integrating real-time perception and intuitive human–robot interaction capabilities. …”
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Coefficient of thermal expansion of Nd-Fe-B magnetic particle polymer composites – experiments and stochastic finite element modeling by Yingnan Wang, Hamidreza Ahmadi Moghaddam, Jorge Palacios Moreno, Pierre Mertiny

“…The epoxy polymer matrix was modified with a commercial thickening agent, and isotropic magnetic particles were added as functional fillers. The microstructural morphology of the composites, including the distribution, dispersion, and alignment of the magnetic fillers, was analyzed through microscopy techniques like scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Type II ZnO-MoS₂ Heterostructure-Based Self-Powered UV-MIR Ultra-Broadband p-n Photodetectors by Badi Zhou, Xiaoyan Peng, Jin Chu, Carlos Malca, Liz Diaz, Andrew F. Zhou, Peter X. Feng

“…The response and recovery times were measured at approximately 100 ms, demonstrating their fast operation. Density functional theory (DFT) simulations confirmed the type II band alignment, with a tunable bandgap that was reduced to 0.20 eV with Mo vacancies, extending the detection range. …”
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Conceptualizing the Public Component of Green Finance by Horyn Volodymyr P., Sydor Iryna P., Bula Pavlo V., Mudryi Taras P.

“…It is substantiated that under wartime conditions, budgetary programs related to the sphere of green finance have not only environmental but also security significance, aimed at reducing Ukraine’s dependence on imported energy resources and maintaining the country’s energy system in a functional state. Prospects for further research on the theoretical substantiation of public green finance lie in examining the external environmental factors that influence the parameters of their development, as well as developing formalized approaches to assess the impact of public finance instruments on the indicators of the country’s ecological development.…”
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Matrix Stiffness Affects Spheroid Invasion, Collagen Remodeling, and Effective Reach of Stress into ECM by Klara Beslmüller, Rick Rodrigues de Mercado, Gijsje H. Koenderink, Erik H. J. Danen, Thomas Schmidt

“…The extracellular matrix (ECM) provides structural support to cells, thereby forming a functional tissue. In cancer, the growth of the tumor creates internal mechanical stress, which, together with the remodeling activity of tumor cells and fibroblasts, alters the ECM structure, leading to an increased stiffness of the pathological ECM. …”
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Minimally Invasive Three-Column Fixation for Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures by Alan Y. Yan MD, Anthony Drazick BS, Baofu Wei MD, Shulei Lou MD, Zhenyu Li MD

“…Böhler’s angle, Gissane angle and calcaneal varus angle (CVA) were measured preoperatively and postoperatively. Functional outcomes were assessed based on American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle/hindfoot score. …”
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Simultaneous Total Knee Arthroplasty and Ankle Arthrodesis for Charcot Neuroarthropathy by Koji Nozaka, Naohisa Miyakoshi, Yusuke Yuasa, Motoki Mita, Yoichi Shimada

“…The left leg was shorter by 20 mm, with a functional leg length discrepancy. The patient was limping, and marked varus instability of the left ankle was observed during the stance phase of walking. …”
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Experimental generation of SNP haplotype signatures in patients with sickle cell anaemia. by Stephan Menzel, Jian Qin, Nisha Vasavda, Swee Lay Thein, Ramesh Ramakrishnan

“…Procedures such as the one described here would therefore benefit genetic mapping and functional studies as well as diagnostic procedures where the identity or parental origin of short genetic fragments is of importance.…”
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Reduced Representation Bisulfite Sequencing Determination of Distinctive DNA Hypermethylated Genes in the Progression to Colon Cancer in African Americans by Hassan Ashktorab, Afnan Shakoori, Shatha Zarnogi, Xueguang Sun, Sudhir Varma, Edward Lee, Babak Shokrani, Adeyinka O. Laiyemo, Kareem Washington, Hassan Brim

“…This work provides insight into novel differential CpGs hypermethylation sites in colorectal carcinogenesis. Functional analysis of the novel gene targets is needed to confirm their roles in their associated carcinogenic pathways.…”
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Simple C-Flex Traction™ instead of traction table for supine intramedullary nailing of geriatric pertrochanteric fractures by Qiang Guo, Yifu Tang, Xiaoning Li, Ling Luo

“…Perioperative metrics assessed included workflow efficiency (positioning duration, operative time), intraoperative parameters (blood loss, fluoroscopy times), radiographic outcomes (reduction accuracy, implant positioning), and postoperative functional recovery (Harris Hip Score) with complication surveillance. …”
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The Digital Transformation of Tafsir and Its Implications for Islamic Legal Derivation in the Contemporary Era by Ali Sati, Abdul Halim, Abdul Hayy Nasution, Muhammad Ridwan

“…This article offers a typology of digital influence—from functional assistance to epistemological disruption—and proposes practical pathways for integrating digital innovation within a framework of maqasid-oriented legal governance. …”
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A Survey on Video Big Data Analytics: Architecture, Technologies, and Open Research Challenges by Thi-Thu-Trang Do, Quyet-Thang Huynh, Kyungbaek Kim, Van-Quyet Nguyen

“…In addition, the study provides a functional taxonomy of core video processing tasks, including object detection, anomaly recognition, and semantic retrieval, and maps these tasks to real-world applications. …”
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Estimating area under the curve from graph-derived summary data: a systematic comparison of standard and Monte Carlo approaches by Sean Titensor, Joshua Ebbert, Karen Della Corte, Dennis Della Corte

“…We generated 3,920 synthetic datasets from seven functional response types commonly found in glycemic response and pharmacokinetic research, varying the number of timepoints (4–10) and participants (5–40). …”
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Global transcriptome analysis of orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana (Gehin) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) to identify candidate transcripts regulating diapause. by Zhong-Jun Gong, Yu-Qing Wu, Jin Miao, Yun Duan, Yue-Li Jiang, Tong Li

“…<h4>Conclusions/significance</h4>The OWBM transcriptome greatly improves our genetic understanding and provides a platform for functional genomics research of this species. The DGE profiling data provides comprehensive information at the transcriptional level that facilitates our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of various physiological aspects including development and diapause stages in OWBM. …”
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Adsorption Properties of Fishbone and Fishbone-Derived Biochar for Cadmium in Aqueous Solution by Nan Pei, Wenwen Luo, Qingqing Huang, Yuebing Sun

“…Moreover, the potential adsorption mechanisms of Cd²⁺ on FBM and fishbone-derived biochar might be related to pore filling, ion exchange, complexation with oxygen functional groups, and precipitation with the minerals on the biochar surface. …”
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CHAMP1 premature termination codon mutations found in individuals with intellectual disability cause a homologous recombination defect through haploinsufficiency by Yujiro Yoshizaki, Yunosuke Ouchi, Dicky Kurniawan, Eisuke Yumoto, Yuki Yoneyama, Faiza Ramadhani Rizqullah, Hiyori Sato, Mirjam Hanako Sarholz, Toyoaki Natsume, Masato T. Kanemaki, Masanori Ikeda, Ayako Ui, Kenji Iemura, Kozo Tanaka

“…How these mutations affect the functions of CHAMP1 has not been clarified yet. Here we investigated the effects of the CHAMP1 mutations on HR. …”
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A vehicle coordinate system reconstruction method for end of line calibration applications by Zhigang Ding, Yangyang Gong, Jincheng Lin, Jingjing Jiang, Jiadi Zhang

“…Abstract Sensor calibration is a crucial step to ensure the proper functioning of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and vehicle coordinate system reconstruction is an indispensable part of this process. …”
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Improving quality of maternal and newborn care: An evaluation of enablers and barriers in implementing emergency obstetric and newborn care training in Bhutan and Lao People's Demo... by Sabera Turkmani, Kara Blackburn, Catherine Breen-Kamkong, Karma Tshering, Karma Choden, Alanya Chalernphon, Keodompone Vilivong, Rachel Smith, Caroline Homer

“…This study evaluates the effectiveness and sustainability of UNFPA-supported Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) in-service training programs in Bhutan and Lao PDR, aiming to improve maternal and neonatal health services by enhancing health providers' competencies in performing Basic EmONC signal functions. This study employed qualitative interviews with key informants and healthcare providers to identify enablers and barriers to the training program's rollout and explore its sustainability. …”
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Using diffusion tensor imaging to depict myocardial changes after matured pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocyte transplantation by Moses P. Cook, Wahiba Dhahri, Michael A. Laflamme, Nilesh R. Ghugre, Graham A. Wright

“…Background: Novel treatment strategies are needed to improve the structure and function of the myocardium post-infarction. In vitro-matured pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (PSC-CMs) have been shown to be a promising regenerative strategy. …”
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Gender-affirming hormonal therapy induces a gender-concordant fecal metagenome transition in transgender individuals by Timur Liwinski, Matthias K. Auer, Johanna Schröder, Ina Pieknik, Christian Casar, Dorothee Schwinge, Lara Henze, Günter K. Stalla, Undine E. Lang, Alina von Klitzing, Peer Briken, Thomas Hildebrandt, Jeanne C. Desbuleux, Sarah V. Biedermann, Paul-Martin Holterhus, Corinna Bang, Christoph Schramm, Johannes Fuss

“…Overall functional metagenome analysis showed a statistically significant effect of gender and transition (R 2 = 4.1%, P = 0.0115), emphasizing transitions aligned with affirmed gender, particularly in fatty acid-related metabolism. …”
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