High-efficiency spot size converter for photonic crystal fiber-to-waveguide using composite waveguide structures by Haoyu Li, Haoyu Li, Haoyu Li, Baoshuai Li, Baoshuai Li, Xingang Zhuang, Xingang Zhuang, Lingyun Chen, Bin Wu, Bin Wu, Luo Zhao, Xingbang Zhu, Xingbang Zhu, Yesheng Gao, Yesheng Gao, Hengkui Wu

“…The SSC is composed of a series of waveguide cores, with one core progressively widening to enable all cores to collectively serve as a composite input port, while the broader core functions as the output port. Simulation results reveal that the proposed design efficiently facilitates mode and energy transfer between the waveguide and the PCF, achieving a coupling efficiency of up to 93.99% over a length of 66 μm. …”
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Robust prognostic biomarkers and a risk prediction model specific to EGFR-mutated lung adenocarcinoma patients via multicohort meta-analysis by Haangik Park, Yejin Kim, Hwiin Jo, Myeong-Ha Hwang, Hyojin Son, Sechan Lee, Gwan-Su Yi

“…The identified markers were significantly associated with functions related to the G2M checkpoint and E2F targets, which aligns with known EGFR-mutated patient-derived evidences. …”
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Knowledge-based inductive bias and domain adaptation for cell type annotation by Zhenchao Tang, Guanxing Chen, Shouzhi Chen, Haohuai He, Linlin You, Calvin Yu-Chian Chen

“…Given that certain cell types exhibit unique functional patterns, we hypothesize that the inductive biases of cell annotation methods should align with these biological patterns to produce meaningful predictions. …”
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Registration of Brain MRI/PET Images Based on Adaptive Combination of Intensity and Gradient Field Mutual Information by Jiangang Liu, Jie Tian

“…Traditional mutual information (MI) function aligns two multimodality images with intensity information, lacking spatial information, so that it usually presents many local maxima that can lead to inaccurate registration. …”
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3D-printed porous tantalum for acetabular reconstruction in complex primary arthroplasty and revision of hip by Zonghan Wang, Zonghan Wang, Zonghan Wang, Ze Wang, Ze Wang, Ze Wang, Lingchuan Gu, Lingchuan Gu, Lingchuan Gu, Ying Zhang, Ying Zhang, Ying Zhang, Tiao Su, Tiao Su, Tiao Su, Jiangming Luo, Jiangming Luo, Jiangming Luo, Chengjun Huang, Chengjun Huang, Chengjun Huang, Xiaoyuan Gong, Xiaoyuan Gong, Xiaoyuan Gong, Yang Peng, Yang Peng, Yang Peng, Guangxing Chen, Guangxing Chen, Guangxing Chen

“…Postoperative evaluations showed that the buttress had excellent biomechanical function and firm fixation, with a large amount of bone ingrowth, improving the fitness and performance of the implant while reducing the possibility of subsequent problems such as loosening or dislocation.DiscussionThis innovative technique has great potential in clinical practice for better outcomes and quality of life for patients with complex hip deformities.…”
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Distribution and determinants of the utilization of senior residential care homes in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study by Saad M. Bindawas, Vishal Vennu, Maha Almarwani, Walid Alkeridy, Walid Alkeridy, Walid Alkeridy

“…Multivariable logistic regression indicated that being in the age group 75–84 years (odds ratio [OR] = 1.62, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.02–1.81, p < 0.001), 85 years and above (OR = 2.63, 95% CI = 1.28–3.11, p < 0.001), and being single (OR = 2.43, 95% CI = 1.14–5.13, p = 0.019) were significant predictors of old age and functional dependency.ConclusionThe study highlights regional and socio-demographic variations in senior residential care home service utilization in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and policies aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to enhance service accessibility and effectiveness for the aging population.…”
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Monopotassium maleate salt stabilizes SnO2 colloid solution for efficient perovskite solar cells by Xiaoxuan Liu, Derun Sun, Huande Sun, You Gao, Fumeng Ren, Rui Chen, Xin Meng, Siqi Zhang, Wei Chen, Zonghao Liu

“…Herein, we report a SnO2 modification strategy by using monopotassium maleate (MPM) salt to functionalize the SnO2 nanocrystals. It is demonstrated that MPM can effectively inhibit the agglomeration of SnO2 nanocrystals, thereby improving the conductivity and electron mobility of SnO2 and passivating the defects at the buried SnO2/perovskite interface. …”
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Sustainable packaging using Aloe vera infused mango starch–wool keratin biocomposite films to extend the shelf life of mango by Olarewaju M. Oluba, Sremaan Muthusamy, Nagaraj Subbiah, Thanikaivelan Palanisamy

“…This study explores the potential of Aloe vera (AV) gel extract as a bioactive agent to enhance the structural and functional properties of biocomposite films derived from mango starch (MS) and wool keratin (WK). …”
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A Structural Study of the Tales of the Moment of Attention of Sufi Sheikhs in Persian Sufi Poems by Saloomeh Sayyad Rajebi, Mohammad Ebrahimpour Namin, Khosro Jalili Kohneshahri

“…The predominant theme of these narratives is the emphasis on the doctrine of functional unity, leading to the concepts of trust in God and acceptance of divine will, aligning with the Sufi theological and epistemological approach…”
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Comprehensive review of Ethiopian Porridge (Genfo), including cultural relevance, consumption behavior, traditional processing, and physicochemical and microbial properties by Desye Alemu Teferi, Messenbet Geremew Kassa, Mikru Tesfa Belachew, Eshetie Gelagay Erku

“…On a global scale, Genfo aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals and presents a nutrient-dense, affordable food solution that can be marketed as a functional food for health-conscious communities. …”
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Redefining the spliceosomal introns of the sexually transmitted parasite Trichomonas vaginalis and its close relative in columbid birds. by Francisco Callejas-Hernández, Mari Shiratori, Steven A Sullivan, Frances Blow, Jane M Carlton

“…Our results revealed some conservation of the main features (total intron count, sequence, length distribution, and motifs) of these two closely related species, although differences in their functional annotation and duplication suggest alternative splicing machinery in T. vaginalis.…”
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Shift in the metabolic profile of sediment microbial communities during seagrass decline by Marsej Markovski, Mirjana Najdek, Zihao Zhao, Gerhard J. Herndl, Marino Korlević

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Characterization of the Transcriptome of the Xerophyte Ammopiptanthus mongolicus Leaves under Drought Stress by 454 Pyrosequencing. by Tao Pang, Lili Guo, Donghwan Shim, Nathaniel Cannon, Sha Tang, Jinhuan Chen, Xinli Xia, Weilun Yin, John E Carlson

“…After clustering using TGICL and CAP3 programs, a combined assembly of all reads produced a total of 11,357 putative unique transcripts (PUTs). Functional annotation and classification of the transcripts were conducted by aligning the 11,357 PUTs against the public protein databases and nucleotide database (Nt). …”
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Enhancing soil health through balanced fertilization: a pathway to sustainable agriculture and food security by Yingying Xing, Yunxia Xie, Xiukang Wang

“…This review comprehensively evaluates the effects of mineral-organic fertilizer ratios on soil microbial communities, enzymatic dynamics, functional gene abundance, and holistic soil health. …”
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NPR1-like genes in Theobroma cacao: Evolutionary insights and potential in enhancing resistance to Phytophthora megakarya. by Muhammad Umar Rasheed, Aiman Malik, Muhammad Zeshan Haider, Adnan Sami, Muhammad Shafiq, Qurban Ali, Muhammad Arshad Javed, Ansar Ali

“…In contrast, TcNPR3 exists in a separate clade, suggesting unique functional roles and evolutionary divergence. A comparative analysis of the physiochemical properties of these TcNPRs showed a different subcellular localization, as TcNPR1 persists in the cytoplasm, while TcNPR3 is found in the nucleus, aligning with its proposed role in SA signaling and transcriptional regulation. …”
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Research Progress on Land Use and Analysis of Green Transformation in China Since the New Century by Wei He, Jianzhou Gong, Xiaobin Zeng

“…This framework includes: (i) Establishing a Multi-functional Land Use System: This approach promotes the coordinated development of ecological and social benefits of land use. …”
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Üst Çenede Çift Taraflı Gömülü Köpek Dişi-Birinci Küçük Azı Transpozisyonu ve Yan Keser Diş Eksikliğinin Multidisipliner Tedavisi Multidisciplinary Treatment of Bilateral Maxillary... by Esra Ulusoy Mutluol

“…The esthetic and functional success depends on the correct diagnosis and clinical procedures.  …”
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Life cycle assessment of an entirely wood floor system designed for carbon negativity, future adaptability, and end-of-life de/re/construction by Muzan Williams Ijeoma, Sovanroth Ou, Amin Nabati, Hao Chen, Michael Stoner, Patricia Layton, Dustin Albright, Brandon Ross, Weichiang Pang, Michael Carbajales-Dale

“…Mass timber offers a promising alternative, with lower embodied carbon (EC) and the potential to function as a carbon sink when sustainably sourced. …”
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An industrially applicable processing method for reducing AGEs in bread based on RSM design by Guanhua Jiang, Haili Yu, Liangkai Chen, Yan Zhang, Liegang Liu

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Unveiling migraine subtype heterogeneity and risk loci: integrated genome-wide association study and single-cell transcriptomics discovery by Shuxu Wei, Yan Quan, Xinyi Li, Suiqin Zhong, Ling Xiao, Chao Yang, Ronghuai Shen, Xiaojia Lu, Lingbin He, Youti Zhang, Xianxi Huang

“…But they showed divergent functional architectures in functional genomic annotations, with MA enriched in conserved regulatory elements (e.g., Backgrd_Selection_StatL2_0, enrichment = 1.38, P = 5.47 × 10−6) and MO in vascular pathways (e.g., GERP.NSL2_0, enrichment = 2.12, P = 1.04 × 10−6). …”
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