Suitability of Frozen Pleural Fluid Pellets for Next‐Generation Sequencing‐Based Driver Gene Testing in Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer by Kazuki Nakashima, Kohei Otsubo, Yuko Tsuchiya‐Kawano, Hironori Mikumo, Eiji Iwama, Eiji Harada, Isamu Okamoto

“…ABSTRACT Background Driver gene alterations are increasingly being identified, and multiplex genetic tests have become essential for determining the optimal treatment method for advanced non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). …”
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Genotypic and Environmental Impacts on Vicine and Convicine Concentrations in Faba Beans by Pankaj Maharjan, Aaron C. Elkins, Jason Brand, Samuel C. Catt, Simone J. Rochfort, Joe F. Panozzo

“…High concentrations of vicine and convicine (v-c) in faba beans can trigger favism in susceptible humans, posing a significant barrier to the broader adoption of faba beans as a food source. While plant breeding and various post-harvest processing methods have been adopted to reduce v-c levels, there is limited understanding of how agronomic practices may assist in reducing v-c levels. …”
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Growth performance and gut health of broilers fed heat- and enzyme-treated Vigna unguiculata and Cajanus cajan diets by Filomena Dos Anjos, Julia Dibner, Julia Dibner, Frances Yan, Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, Ellen. S. Dierenfeld, Ellen. S. Dierenfeld, Abilio P. Changule, Manuel Garcia-Herreros, Manuel Garcia-Herreros, Custódio G. Bila, Custódio G. Bila, Custódio G. Bila, Michael Chimonyo

“…Dietary modifications, including the use of alternative protein sources and enzyme supplementation, can influence growth and gut health.MethodsThis study evaluated the effects of roasting, extrusion, and enzymatic supplementation of Vigna unguiculata (cowpeas) and Cajanus cajan (pigeon peas) on growth performance and gut health in broilers. …”
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High-precision symbol timing algorithm for specific emitter identification by Yiwei PAN, Hua PENG, Tianyun LI, Wenya WANG

“…The existing symbol timing algorithms have the problems that the method of delay estimation is improper and the calculation precision of the interpolation is insufficient for the pretreatment of specific emitter identification.A high-precision symbol timing algorithm was proposed to solve these problems.Aiming at the former problem,a two-step estimation method was adopted,rough estimation of delay was firstly obtained by the forward algorithm,and then the accurate value was acquired through local search with the demodulated symbols.For the latter problem,a window-based approach was used to design an interpolating filter which could optimize the anti-aliasing characteristics and improve the calculation accuracy.Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm can effectively solve the above problems and achieve better recognition results in the radiation source recognition compared with the conventional symbol timing algorithm.…”
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High-precision symbol timing algorithm for specific emitter identification by Yiwei PAN, Hua PENG, Tianyun LI, Wenya WANG

“…The existing symbol timing algorithms have the problems that the method of delay estimation is improper and the calculation precision of the interpolation is insufficient for the pretreatment of specific emitter identification.A high-precision symbol timing algorithm was proposed to solve these problems.Aiming at the former problem,a two-step estimation method was adopted,rough estimation of delay was firstly obtained by the forward algorithm,and then the accurate value was acquired through local search with the demodulated symbols.For the latter problem,a window-based approach was used to design an interpolating filter which could optimize the anti-aliasing characteristics and improve the calculation accuracy.Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm can effectively solve the above problems and achieve better recognition results in the radiation source recognition compared with the conventional symbol timing algorithm.…”
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Comparison of different magnetic resonance cholangiography techniques in living liver donors including Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced T1-weighted sequences. by Sonja Kinner, Verena Steinweg, Stefan Maderwald, Arnold Radtke, Georgios Sotiropoulos, Michael Forsting, Tobias Schroeder

“…Aim of this study was to compare T2-weighted (T2w) and Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced T1-weighted (T1w) magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) techniques in the evaluation of PLLDs.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>30 PLLDs underwent MRC on a 1.5 T Magnetom Avanto (Siemens, Erlangen, Germany) using (A) 2D T2w HASTE (Half Fourier Acquisition Single Shot Turbo Spin Echo) fat saturated (fs) in axial plane, (B) 2D T2w HASTE fs thick slices in coronal plane, (C) free breathing 3D T2w TSE (turbo spin echo) RESTORE (high-resolution navigator corrected) plus (D) maximum intensity projections (MIPs), (E) T2w SPACE (sampling perfection with application optimized contrasts using different flip angle evolutions) plus (F) MIPs and (G) T2w TSE BLADE as well as Gd-EOB-DTPA T1w images without (G) and with (H) inversion recovery. …”
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Vision Transformer-Based Unhealthy Tree Crown Detection in Mixed Northeastern US Forests and Evaluation of Annotation Uncertainty by Durga Joshi, Chandi Witharana

“…By comparing the performance of traditional convolutional neural network (CNN) models (U-Net and DeepLabv3+) with a state-of-the-art Vision Transformer (SegFormer), we aimed to determine the optimal approach for detecting unhealthy tree crowns (UTC) using a publicly available data source. …”
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A Numerical Investigation of Enhanced Microfluidic Immunoassay by Multiple-Frequency Alternating-Current Electrothermal Convection by Qisheng Wu, Shaohua Huang, Shenghai Wang, Xiying Zhou, Yuxuan Shi, Xiwei Zhou, Xianwu Gong, Ye Tao, Weiyu Liu

“…Compared with traditional immunoassay methods, microfluidic immunoassay restricts the immune response in confined microchannels, significantly reducing sample consumption and improving reaction efficiency, making it worthy of widespread application. …”
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Neonicotinoid Residues in Tea Products from China: Contamination Patterns and Implications for Human Exposure by Yulong Fan, Hongwei Jin, Jinru Chen, Kai Lin, Lihua Zhu, Yijia Guo, Jiajia Ji, Xiaming Chen

“…The distribution of NEO residues was significantly influenced by tea processing techniques, such as full fermentation in black tea. Optimizing processing methods (e.g., using infrared enzyme deactivation) and implementing targeted pesticide application strategies may help mitigate risk. …”
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Preoperative Anxiety Management Practices in Pediatric Anesthesia: Comparative Analysis of an Online Survey Presented to Experts and Social Media Users by Armin Sablewski, Christine Eimer, Marcus Nemeth, Clemens Miller

“…Health care professionals using social media as a source of medical expertise may offer insights into their management approaches. …”
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A Crop Water Stress Index for Hazelnuts Using Low-Cost Infrared Thermometers by Dalyn McCauley, Sadie Keller, Kody Transue, Nik Wiman, Lloyd Nackley

“…Utilizing low-cost, open-source infrared thermometers and data loggers, we aim to provide hazelnut farmers with a practical tool for improving irrigation efficiency and enhancing yields. …”
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Digital Twin Water Resource Scheduling and Management Platform for Irrigation Areas by XIAO Hong-yu, CHEN Shi-lei, WANG Shuai, HOU Jun, CHEN Li-li

“…This system gathered massive sensing data and combined it with digital twin visualization technologies such as full-factor digital representation, multi-source heterogeneous data fusion, and high-fidelity 3D visualization. …”
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Enhanced nonlinear sliding mode control technique for wind power generation systems application: Theoretical design and comparative study by Yattou El Fadili, Ismail Boumhidi

“…The proposed controller is designed to enhance system efficiency and profitability by maximizing electricity production, reducing torque ripples, eliminating peak overshoots, and achieving precise setpoint tracking with optimal transient performance. The controller combines sliding mode (SM) control with fractional calculus (FC) to exploit the benefits of both methods. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of complementary feeding practices of mothers having children 6–23 months in rural disadvantaged areas, Ben Tre province, Vietnam: a cross-section... by Thuy Ngoc Vuong, Hang Thi Diem Tran

“…Abstract Background Appropriate complementary feeding practices (CFPs) play a key role for ensuring optimal health, growth and development for children 6–23 months. …”
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BEHAVIOR OF RARE-EARTH METALS IN HYDROMETALLURGICAL PROCESSING OF PYROCHLOR-MONAZITE-GOETHITE ORES by N. A. Permyakova, E. I. Lysakova, S. I. Anufrieva, E. G. Likhnikevich

“…Chuktukonsky ore field is a potential source of rare earth metals. The mentioned ores are practically unenforceable. …”
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Features of the implementation of the financial and legal status of municipalities, included in urban agglomerations by Svetlana M. Mironova

“…Road funds act are the source of financing the development of urban agglomerations, since the development of the transport system of urban agglomerations should be called one of the priority projects at the federal level, which is carried out at the expense of the federal budget. …”
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Development and Validation of a Procedure for Quantitative Determination of Flavonoids in Sea Buckthorn Leaves by Spectrophotometry by N. A. Kovaleva, O. V. Trineeva, I. V. Chuvikova, A. I. Slivkin

“…Since sea buckthorn is the source of sea buckthorn oil and the early collection of leaves may decrease its value or lead to non-compliance with pharmacopoeial requirements, the recommended time for harvesting leaves should coincide with that for harvesting fruits. …”
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Network pattern and risk characteristics of global cobalt material trade from the perspective of industry chain by LI Haoran, XU Wenjie, JI Qiang, SUN Xiaolei

“…Systematically identifying cobalt trade patterns and their evolving risks is crucial for maintaining the stability of industry chains and optimizing resource security policies. [Methods] Focusing on cobalt material trade, this study selected 29 cobalt products across four stages of the industry chain—mining, production, manufacturing, and waste management—to construct a global cobalt material trade network. …”
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Evaluation of the Oil-Bearing Properties of Shale and Shale Oil Mobility in the Fengcheng Formation in the Mahu Sag, Junggar Basin, Northwest China: A Case Study of Well Maye-1 by Wenjun He, Zhongliang Sun, Menhui Qian, Zhifeng Yang, Zhiming Li, Junying Leng, Min Wan

“…The results show that the Fengcheng Formation shales are generally good quality source rocks. The main body of the shale is low mature-mature, and the type of organic matter is mostly Type II kerogen. …”
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Breastfeeding trajectories for preterm infants over the first 6 months of life in England 2010–2020: surveys using large representative birth samples by Ilana Levene, Maria A Quigley, Fiona Alderdice, Sian Harrison

“…Background Breastmilk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants, particularly preterm infants. …”
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