SERS-based aptasensor for culture-free detection of Escherichia coli in urinary tract infection diagnosis by Kihyun Kim, Sohyun Park, Suyoung Kang, Mi-Kyung Lee, Lingxin Chen, Jaebum Choo

“…The assay offers a one-step process, eliminating the need for bacterial culture or nucleic acid amplification, and completes within approximately 6 h. …”
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The association between dual sensory impairment and social participation among older adults in China: a moderated mediation model of activities of daily living and depressive sympt... by Lunxin Liu, Zhenglin Cao, Qingshan MA, Zhiliu Liao

“…Furthermore, depressive symptoms were integrated into the model as moderator in the correlation between DSI and ADL. The PROCESS macro was used to analyze the mediation and moderated mediation models. …”
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A benchmark dataset and methodology for fine grained vehicle make and model classification by Sobia Hayee, Fawad Hussain, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Muhammad Haroon Yousaf, Muhammad Yasir, Shahzor Ahmad, Serestina Viriri

“…We collected the dataset through web scraping and overhead traffic video recording, followed by an iterative semi-automated annotation process to ensure quality and reliability. For evaluation, we perform a fine-grained analysis using modern deep-learning architectures, including VGG, EfficientNet, and Vision Transformers. …”
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Investigate on the Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer Behavior in an Automobile Gearbox Based on the LBM-LES Model by Gaoan Zheng, Pu Xu, Lin Li

“…This paper proposes a gear lubrication heat transfer dynamics model based on LBM-LES coupling to study the dynamic laws and heat transfer characteristics of the gear lubrication process. The research results indicate that the interaction between gears and the intense shear effects caused by high speeds generate vortices, which are particularly pronounced on larger gears. …”
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Sorghum Starch: From Extraction and Characterization to Eco-friendly Adhesive for Particleboard Manufacturing (Revision: Characterization of Sorghum Starch as a Potential Bio-based... by Rosalia Sira Sarungallo, Muh. Wihardi Tjaronge, Ahyar Ahmad, Muralia Hustim

“…Further research is warranted to evaluate the adhesive performance in particleboard production and optimize the formulation and production process for broader construction applications.…”
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Managing contractual uncertainty for drinking water services in rural Mali by Johannes Wagner, Johanna K.L. Koehler, Robert A Hope

“…Applying contract theory to a professional service delivery model operating in rural Mali, the empirical analysis uses qualitative methods to provide new insights on the process and consequences of contract renegotiation. …”
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DUALISM OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC INTERESTS OF THE STATE IN THE CONTEXT OF ALCOHOLIC MARKET REGULATION: HISTORY AND PRESENT by M. Sumenkova

“…The subject of the study is speciic economic and demographic indicators that are directly related to the process of production and consumption of alcoholic beverages. …”
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The influence of the weighted average diameter of the ball on the particle size of the final product by A. A. Krutilin, F. P. Potapov, N. A. Inkova, O. K. Pakhomova

“…The relevance of the topic is due to the increased interest in reducing material and energy costs in the process of clinker grinding. The purpose of the work is to study the effect of different assortment of grinding media and weighted average ball diameter on the particle size of the final product, performing particle size analysis by particle diffraction. …”
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One-Pot Synthesis of CuS/Co₃S₄@MWCNT Composite as a High-Efficiency Catalyst for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction by Xinyuan Zhang, Meng Sun, Haibo Guo, Ming Su

“…Furthermore, the incorporation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into the composite effectively enhanced electron transfer kinetics throughout the HER process. Notably, thiourea serves a dual function in this synthesis, acting both as a reducing agent and as a sulfur source for the formation of metal sulfides. …”
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Meta reinforcement learning based dynamic tuning for blockchain systems in diverse network environments by Yue Pei, Mengxiao Zhu, Chen Zhu, Weihu Song, Yi Sun, Lei Li, Haogang Zhu

“…Current methods in blockchain optimization require establishing fixed mappings between various environments and their optimal parameters. However, this process exhibits poor sample efficiency and lacks the ability for fast adaptation to novel bandwidth environments. …”
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Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular comorbidity: common pathophysiological mechanisms to cardiovascular disease by M. V. Agaltsov, O. M. Drapkina

“…It is necessary to continue the study of processes that implement the pathological effect of OSA on the cardiovascular system.…”
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Comparative Effects of Hyaluronic Acid and Corticosteroid on Post-Extraction Wound Healing in Diabetic Patients by Rimsha Rasheed, Sana Akram, Sadaf Zia, Noreen Aslam, Alsihba Roobi

“…Similarly, corticosteroid is also used to reduce pain and enhance the healing process. The study objective is to compare the efficacy of hyaluronic acid and corticosteroid to improve wound healing in diabetic patients. …”
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Progressive chronic tissue loss disease in Siderastrea siderea on Florida's coral reef. by Greta Smith Aeby, Yasunari Kiryu, Jan Landsberg, Blake Ushijima, Scott Jones, L Jay Houk, Joseph Kuehl, Valerie J Paul

“…Histology on lesions indicated a disease process regardless of lesion morphology and was consistent with SCTLD. …”
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A Hubble Constant Determination Through Quasar Time Delays and Type Ia Supernovae by Leonardo R. Colaço

“…The approach only uses the validity of the cosmic distance duality relation (CDDR) to derive constraints on <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><msub><mi>H</mi><mn>0</mn></msub></semantics></math></inline-formula>. By using Gaussian Process (GP) regression to reconstruct the unanchored luminosity distance from the Pantheon+ compilation to match the time-delay angular diameter distance at the redshift of the lenses, one yields a value of <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mi>H</mi><mn>0</mn></msub><mo>=</mo><mn>75.57</mn><mo>±</mo><mn>4.415</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> km/s/Mpc at a 68% confidence level. …”
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Absolwenci zakopiańskiej Szkoły Przemysłu Drzewnego w pracowni profesora Tadeusza Breyera by Maria Anna Rudzka

“…As they did not have a high school diploma, they had to undergo the “habituation” process, most often obtaining a certificate of graduation from the Municipal School of Decorative Arts and Painting. …”
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Reconstructing masculinity: the role of traditional sports in shaping gender identities in Indonesia by Oman Sukmana

“…Methodology: Using a scoping review methodology, this study synthesizes existing literature from academic journals, government reports, media sources, and policy documents to map key concepts and identify research gaps. The data collection process involved structured keyword searches across major databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. …”
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Real-Time Release Testing of Herbal Extract Powder by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy considering the Uncertainty around Specification Limits by Guolin Shi, Bing Xu, Xin Wang, Zhong Xue, Xinyuan Shi, Yanjiang Qiao

“…The concept of real-time release testing (RTRT) has recently been adopted by the production of pharmaceuticals in order to provide high-level guarantee of product quality. Process analytical technology (PAT) is an attractive and efficient way for realizing RTRT. …”
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Apropiación del Plan de Estudio para la educación básica 2022: un estudio de caso by Fernando Iván Ceballos Escobar

“…It is concluded that appropriation occurs in stages where the different positioning influences the discourses and actions carried out during the process. …”
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Experiences of Indigenous peoples living with pelvic health conditions: A scoping review. by Kaeleigh Brown, Katherine Choi, Esther Kim, Sandra M Campbell, Jane Schulz, Pertice Moffitt, Susan Chatwood

“…In February 2024, a search was conducted, capturing both primary and grey literature. An iterative process of abstract and full text screening was conducted by two reviewers before proceeding to data extraction. …”
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The person with heart failure in the perspective of finitude: an understanding in the light of Martin Heidegger by Lorena Campos de Souza, Amanda Caboclo Flor, Thiago Martins de Sousa, Luigina Mortari, Virna Ribeiro Feitosa Cestari, Marina de Góes Salvetti, Vera Lúcia Mendes de Paula Pessoa

“…Results: Of the 11 participants, eight were men; ages ranged from 43 to 82 years. The results were processed through the hermeneutic reduction process, which allowed the construction of two categories: (1) Being-with the other in heart illness and finitude, consisting of meanings related to the patients’ physical conditions, their limitations and possibilities, and their interpersonal relationships, (2) The construction of being-toward-death, in which patients spoke about their fears, anxieties, perceptions, and concerns in the face of finitude. …”
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