The association between blood metals and cardiovascular diseases: findings from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2020 by Bin Li, Haiyue Liu, Devrakshita Mishra, Zhen Yuan, Yizhi Zhang, Longzhen Zhang, Yanshu Huang, Ye Zhang, Ju Lin, Jianyou Chen, Zuheng Liu

“…In the current study, our aim is to explore the roles of specific blood metals and further develop a model to differentiate between healthy participants and CVD patients using database from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).MethodsData from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2011 to 2020 were collected and utilized in the present study. …”
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Flares on TRAPPIST-1 Reveal the Spectrum of Magnetic Features on Its Surface by Valeriy Vasilyev, Nadiia Kostogryz, Alexander I. Shapiro, Astrid M. Veronig, Benjamin V. Rackham, Christoph Schirninger, Julien de Wit, Ward Howard, Jeff Valenti, Adina D. Feinstein, Olivia Lim, Sara Seager, Laurent Gizon, Sami K. Solanki

“…This suggestion is motivated by solar data: flare-induced disappearance of magnetic features on the solar surface has been directly detected in high spatial resolution images, and our analysis shows that this process produces changes in solar brightness very similar to those we observe on TRAPPIST-1. …”
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In Vivo Assessment of Deep Vascular Patterns in Murine Colitis Using Optoacoustic Mesoscopic Imaging by Adrian Buehler, Emma L. Brown, Emmanuel Nedoschill, Markus Eckstein, Petra Ludwig, Felix Wachter, Henriette Mandelbaum, Roman Raming, Mariam‐Eleni Oraiopoulou, Lars‐Philip Paulus, Ulrich Rother, Oliver Friedrich, Markus F. Neurath, Joachim Woelfle, Maximilian J. Waldner, Ferdinand Knieling, Sarah E. Bohndiek, Adrian P. Regensburger

“…In order to accelerate the implementation of this technology in translational studies of inflammatory bowel disease, an image‐processing pipeline for TAG‐RSOM data has been developed. Using optoacoustic data from a murine model of chemically‐induced colitis, different image segmentation methods are compared for visualization and quantification of deep vascular patterns in terms of vascular network length and complexity, blood volume, and vessel diameter. …”
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Polymorphism of PIT‐1, PRL and GH genes in dairy cattle of the Caucasian Brown breed bred in various natural ecological zones of the Republic of Dagestan, Russia by A. A. Ozdemirov, M. I. Selionova, L. N. Chizhova, A. A. Khozhokov, E. S. Surzhikova, D. M. Ramazanova

“…The genetic structural features of the genes studied in the researched populations were revealed.Conclusion. The data obtained indicate the genetic uniqueness of the Caucasian Brown breed bred in different natural climatic zones in the Republic of Dagestan and are probably associated with the manifestation of adaptations, the nature of which has developed under the influence of the prevailing ecological, natural climatic conditions of its habitat.…”
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Neurotechnology in Gaming: A Systematic Review of Visual Evoked Potential-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces by Aigerim Keutayeva, China Jesse Nwachukwu, Muslim Alaran, Zhenis Otarbay, Berdakh Abibullaev

“…However, challenges remain, including technical limitations, complex data interpretation, user adaptability, and ergonomic issues. …”
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Challenges and Adaptive Strategies in Transitional Care During COVID-19: A Qualitative Study of Nurses’ Experiences in Japan by Yuka Sumikawa, Noriha Tanaka, Noriko Yamamoto-Mitani

“…<b>Methods</b>: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 15 TCNs from acute care hospitals in Japan. Data were collected from October 2021 to October 2022 and analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. …”
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Evaluating and transferring social value of ecosystem services in urban wetland parks using the SolVES model by Bingyan Chen, Yao Lu, Muhammad Imran, Nawal Abdalla Adam, Jin Jang

“…The study focuses on three wetland parks in China: Nanhai National Wetland Park (NNWP) in Guangdong, Donghu Wetland Park (DWP) in Wuhan, and Qinglonghu Wetland Park (QWP) in Beijing. Data were collected through on-site surveys conducted at DWP between March 2021 and December 2023, incorporating visitor preferences and spatial analysis. …”
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3D Printing of chewable oral tablets using drug nanosuspension inks: an experimental and machine learning study by Hang Truong, Nikki Rodriguez, Alperen Abaci, Gulenay Guner, Joshua Young, Ecevit A. Bilgili, Murat Guvendiren

“…This study addresses the need for data-driven strategies in fabricating chewable tablets and tests the hypothesis that integrating rheology with machine learning (ML) enables predictive control over print quality and dosage form performance. …”
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Case report: Primary giant osteosarcoma of the heart protruding into the pericardial space in a young woman: a case of multimodal imaging by Ling Zhao, Fei Li, Wenzhe Xu, Zhennian Zhao, Xiaoguang Huo, Yongting Zhang

“…Four multimodality imaging data of the same case have not been retrieved yet.CaseWe report a 21-year-old woman with osteosarcoma in the left atrium, atrial wall, and pericardial cavity. …”
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Film Cooling Performance and Superposition Method of an Actual Turbine Vane at High Freestream Turbulence by Peng Chu, Yongfeng Sui, Bin Dai, Jibing Lan, Wenyang Shao, Binbin Xue, Xiliang Xu, Zhenping Feng

“…This study aims to enhance the understanding of film cooling performance in an actual turbine vane by investigating influencing factors and developing more precise numerical prediction methods. …”
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Emerging Applications of Augmented and Mixed Reality Technologies in Motor Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review by Arman Farsi, Giacinto Luigi Cerone, Deborah Falla, Marco Gazzoni

“…Methods: We conducted a search in Scopus and PubMed (2010–2024), following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. In the analysis, we focused on four key aspects: (I) the AR/MR display technologies, (II) the sensors used to collect data to generate the augmented information, (III) the pathologies addressed, and (IV) the assessment of usability and acceptability. …”
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Determination of lithium concentration in black mass using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy hand-held instrumentation by Elisa Galli, Mattia Massa, Alessandra Zanoletti, Silvana De Iuliis, Elza Bontempi, Laura Eleonora Depero, Vincenzo Palleschi, Laura Borgese

“…Therefore, it is important to develop fast and accurate techniques for determining the black mass composition. …”
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A Hybrid Approach for Dynamic Simulation of Safety Risks in Mega Construction Projects by Na Xu, Qing Liu, Ling Ma, Yongliang Deng, Hong Chang, Guodong Ni, Zhe Zhou

“…A system dynamics (SD) model was established to integrate the interacting risks and simulate the developing trend of the overall safety risk state. Moreover, a sensitivity analysis was provided to rank risk factors and simulate optimal risk mitigation strategies. …”
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A Novel Framework for Quantum-Enhanced Federated Learning with Edge Computing for Advanced Pain Assessment Using ECG Signals via Continuous Wavelet Transform Images by Madankumar Balasubramani, Monisha Srinivasan, Wei-Horng Jean, Shou-Zen Fan, Jiann-Shing Shieh

“…Our research introduces a framework that integrates edge computing, quantum transfer learning, and federated learning to revolutionize pain level assessment through ECG signal analysis. The primary focus lies in developing a robust, privacy-preserving system that accurately classifies pain levels (low, medium, and high) by leveraging the intricate relationship between pain perception and autonomic nervous system responses captured in ECG signals. …”
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Unraveling agricultural water use in three Central Asian irrigation oases using remote sensing by Silvan Ragettli, Adrian Kreiner, Andrey Yakovlev, Oyture Anarbekov, Maha Al-Zu’bi, Abdikhamid Urazkeldiyev, Tobias Siegfried

“…By integrating earth observation data into a water balance approach, we quantify variables that are typically challenging to measure, such as groundwater overdraft and non-growing season water use for soil preparation. …”
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Combination ATR-FTIR with Multiple Classification Algorithms for Authentication of the Four Medicinal Plants from <i>Curcuma</i> L. in Rhizomes and Tuberous Roots by Qiuyi Wen, Wenlong Wei, Yun Li, Dan Chen, Jianqing Zhang, Zhenwei Li, De-an Guo

“…The diverse methods used for distinguishing the medicinal origins are complex, time-consuming, and limited to intraspecific differentiation, which are not suitable for rapid and systematic identification. We developed a rapid analysis method for identification of affinis and different medicinal materials using attenuated total reflection-Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) combined with machine learning algorithms. …”
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Current health status of primary school students: a literature review by N. V. Tapeshkina, K. А. Zakharenkova, L. V. Popkova, L. P. Pochueva, O. P. Vlasova, E. M. Sitnikova

“…Among the most common diseas­es are musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular disease, re­spiratory diseases, decreased visual acuity, dental diseases, and mental disorders. Literature analysis revealed that the scientific community is focused on developing preventive and therapeutic interventions to enhance the health of prima­ry school students. …”
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Design Challenges and Possible Solutions for 5G SIW MIMO and Phased Array Antennas: A Review by Sayyed Arif Ali, Mohammad Wajid, Ajay Kumar, Muhammad Shah Alam

“…With the increasing demand for high-speed data, rapid deployments of the 5G terrestrial heterogeneous wireless networks are expected worldwide in the next decade. …”
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Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix in Postoncological Scalp Reconstruction: A Case Series by Tom Calderbank, MRCS, Emma Turner, MBChB, Mohaned Mohamed, MRCS, Dimitrios Kanakopoulos, FRCS, Noemi Kelemen, FRCS

“…This is a case series of patients undergoing BTM reconstruction for scalp defects following skin malignancy excision between January 2022 and January 2024. Data collected included demographics, as well as oncological and reconstructive outcomes. …”
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Clinical characteristics of adrenal crisis in 371 adult patients with glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency by Ying Qiu, Ying Qiu, Ying Luo, Xinqian Geng, Yujian Li, Yujian Li, Yunhua Feng, Ying Yang

“…This study aims to analyze the clinical characteristics of GIAI patients with AC and explore the related risk factors.MethodsClinical data of adult GIAI patients treated at our hospital between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2023 were included. …”
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