Spatial analysis of hyperspectral images for detecting adulteration levels in bon-sorkh (Allium jesdianum L.) seeds: Application of voting classifiers by Golshid Fathi, Seyed Ahmad Mireei, Mehrnoosh Jafari, Morteza Sadeghi, Hassan Karimmojeni, Majid Nazeri

“…A hard voting strategy was employed in the voting classifier, combining gradient boosting and histogram gradient boosting models. Additionally, competitive adaptive reweighted sampling (CARS), the successive projections algorithm, and extreme gradient boosting were used for feature selection to identify efficient wavelengths. …”
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The Protective Effects of Annexin A1 in Acute Lung Injury Mediated by Nrf2 by Hui Huang, Yuqin Shi, Yuequan Zhou

“…Results AnxA1 alleviated LPS‐induced ALI by protecting lung tissue from damage, reducing the lung wet/dry (W/D) weight ratio, and improving LPS‐induced impaired lung function. …”
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Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory function of walnut green husk aqueous extract (WNGH-AE) on human hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HepG2) treated with t-BHP. by Zheng-Qiang Li, Yu-Ting Gao, Chen-Fa Zhao, Rui An, Yan-Lv Wu, Zhi-Pang Huang, Ping Ma, Xu Yang, Rong She, Xiao-Yan Yang

“…We assessed the biocompatibility of walnut green husk aqueous extract (WNGH-AE) on HepG2 cells using MTT and LDH assays (WNGH-AE concentration: 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, 1.6, 3.2, 6.4, and 12.8 mg/mL). Additionally, we measured intracellular oxidative stress indicators, such as ROS and 8-OHdG, along with inflammatory factors TNF-α and IL-1β through ELISA to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity of WNGH-AE (concentration: 0.025, 0.05, 0.1 mg/mL) in HepG2 cells. …”
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Fully automated segmentation and classification of renal tumors on CT scans via machine learning by Jang Hee Han, Byung Woo Kim, Taek Min Kim, Ji Yeon Ko, Seung Jae Choi, Minho Kang, Sang Youn Kim, Jeong Yeon Cho, Ja Hyeon Ku, Cheol Kwak, Young-Gon Kim, Chang Wook Jeong

“…The classification accuracy (ACC) for distinguishing RCC subtypes was 0.77 for tumors larger than 4 cm and 0.68 for tumors smaller than 4 cm. Additionally, the accuracy for benign versus malignant classification was 0.85. …”
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Genetic variability and heritability estimates among nutritional traits of groundnut breeding lines by Richard Adu Amoah, James Yaw Asibuo, Richard Akromah, Kwabena Asare Bediako, Maxwell Lamptey, Collins Yeboah Osei, Samuel Awuah, Richard Boampong

“…Nonetheless, high heritability accompanied by high genetic advance as percent of mean for zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe), indicated that the heritability of these traits is due to additive gene effect and selection for such traits may be effective and rewarding.…”
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Clinical features and choice of the revascularization method in patients with stable coronary heart disease and preserved left ventricular ejection fraction by Yu.A. Borkhalenko, О.J. Zharinov, K.O. Mikhaliev, О.А. Yepanchintseva, А.V. Khokhlov, B.М. Тоdurov

“…However, patients of the CABG group had more often hypertension, mostly 2 and 3 degrees (95.8 % vs. 84 %), stable angina III and IV functional class (51.3 % vs. 28.7 %). In addition, these patients had more severe diastolic dysfunction and higher left ventricular end-diastolic volume. …”
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Proximal tubule-on-chip as a model for predicting cation transport and drug transporter dynamics by Isy Petit, Quentin Faucher, Jean-Sébastien Bernard, Perrine Giunchi, Antoine Humeau, François-Ludovic Sauvage, Pierre Marquet, Nicolas Védrenne, Florent Di Meo

“…This study provides additional evidence that OoC can help bridge the gaps between systemic and local pharmacokinetics.…”
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The complete chloroplast genome sequences of monotypic genus Pseudogalium, and comparative analyses with its relative genera by Wei Yu, Xiao-Juan Li, Zhen Lv, Li-E Yang, De-Li Peng

“…The comparative analysis showed that the chloroplast genome of P. paradoxum was conserved in the inverted repeat regions. Additionally, we identified 60 dispersed repeat sequences, 61–63 simple sequence repeats, and 30 codons within the 82 protein-coding genes that exhibited RSCU values greater than one. …”
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Characterization and quantification of solid waste in rural regions by S. Syafrudin, J.M. Masjhoer, M. Maryono

“…Organic waste processing through composting can be a future solution, but the active role of residents determines its success. In addition, this method can help extend the life of the landfill capacity because the volume of organic waste will be reduced by half.…”
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Comparative evaluation of funduscopy, PCR and serology in the diagnosis of ocular toxoplasmosis at ECWA Eye Hospital, Kano by Biodun Bintu Adebakin, Mayor Orezime Atima, Ugbede Idakwo, Jamilu Abubakar Bala, Alhasan Sharif Abdullahi, Auwal Bello Muhammad, Jah Douglas Pam, Emeka John Dingwoke, Florence Olufunke Darda

“…Serological analysis was conducted using ELISA to detect anti-Toxoplasma IgG antibodies. Additionally, PCR was used to confirm the presence of T. gondii DNA in blood samples. …”
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Lentinan's effect on gut microbiota and inflammatory cytokines in 5-FU-induced mucositis mice by Xiaoxiao Zhang, Liang Wang, Asif Iqbal Khan, Ata Ur Rehman, Kavish Hasnain Khinsar, Yi Xin

“…This examination required constant monitoring of several factors, such as body weight fluctuations, food consumption, and diarrhea. …”
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Rasch-Built Overall Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Disability Scale as a Novel Tool to Measure Disease Progression by Can Sun, Yong Chen, Lu Xu, Wenjing Wang, Nan Zhang, Christina N. Fournier, Nan Li, Dongsheng Fan

“…<b>Results:</b> Multivariate Cox models confirmed that baseline ROADS positively correlated with ALS survival (HR = 0.95, <i>p</i> < 0.001), while baseline ΔROADS negatively correlated with survival (HR = 1.26, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Additionally, linear mixed effects models suggested that ROADS, similar to ALSFRS-R, declined significantly over time, but there was no significant difference between these two. …”
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An Approach to Reduce Tuning Sensitivity in the PIC-Based Optoelectronic Oscillator by Controlling the Phase Shift in Its Feedback Loop by Vladislav Ivanov, Ivan Stepanov, Grigory Voronkov, Ruslan Kutluyarov, Elizaveta Grakhova

“…The proposed approach to controlling the frequency of the OEO can be implemented using discrete optical components; however, this approach restricts the minimum frequency tuning sensitivity. It provides an additional degree of freedom for frequency tuning within the OEO’s operating range, which is ultimately limited by the amplitude-frequency characteristic of the notch filter. …”
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Current state of ichthyofauna and use of aquatic bioresources in the Khrystoforivske Reservoir (Bokovenka River, Dnipro basin) by D. Kobyakov, О. Khristov, R. Novitskyi, O. Bozhko

“…The results obtained are of practical importance for the preparation of scientific and biological justifications for the fisheries use of the Khrystoforivske reservoir on the Bokovenka River (Dnipro River basin). In addition, the study results have a theoretical aspect in determining current changes in the state of ichthyofauna, the further formation of fish communities in reservoir ecosystems, considering the impact of complex human impact.…”
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Genome-wide association analysis and KASP markers development for protein quality traits in winter wheat by Yousheng Tian, Pengpeng Liu, Dezhen Kong, Yingbin Nie, Hongjun Xu, Xinnian Han, Wei Sang, Weihua Li

“…Six KASP markers were successfully developed for the gluten index, while five KASP markers were developed for the Zeleny sedimentation value. Additionally, eight candidate genes were identified that may affect protein accumulation during grain development. …”
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Translation of the UK Pediatric Influenza Vaccination Programme in Primary Schools to 13 European Countries Using a Dynamic Transmission Model by Laetitia Gerlier, Judith Hackett, Richard Lawson, Sofia Dos Santos Mendes, Martin Eichner

“…In the evaluated strategy, 56.8% of 5–10-year-old children were additionally vaccinated with QLAIV (assumed efficacy 80%), as was the case in 2014–2015 in the United Kingdom’s primary school pilot areas. …”
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Cinnamic Acid Compounds (<i>p</i>-Coumaric, Ferulic, and <i>p</i>-Methoxycinnamic Acid) as Effective Antibacterial Agents Against Colistin-Resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i> by Alaaddin Korkut, Serap Özkaya Gül, Esra Aydemir, Hakan Er, Elif Odabaş Köse

“…According to the WST assay, the compounds did not show any statistically significant cytotoxic effect on the cells (<i>p</i> > 0.05). …”
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Phenotypic and transcriptomic analyses reveal major differences between apple and pear scab nonhost resistance by Vergne, Emilie, Chevreau, Elisabeth, Ravon, Elisa, Gaillard, Sylvain, Pelletier, Sandra, Bahut, Muriel, Perchepied, Laure

“…Pre-invasive defense, such as stomatal closure, could be inferred, as well as several post-invasive defense mechanisms (apoplastic reactive oxygen species accumulation, phytoalexin production and alterations of the epidermis composition). In addition, a comparative analysis between pear scab host and nonhost interactions indicated that, although specificities were observed, two major defense lines seems to be shared in these resistances: cell wall and cuticle potential modifications and phenylpropanoid pathway induction. …”
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Heterogeneity in Fluorescence-Stained Sperm Membrane Patterns and Their Dynamic Changes Towards Fertilization in Mice by Momoka Hirai, Satoshi Kishigami

“…Background: Sperm represent a heterogeneous population crucial for male reproductive success. Additionally, sperm undergo dynamic changes during maturation and capacitation. …”
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Effectiveness of a Positive Youth Development Program for Secondary 1 Students in Macau: A Pilot Study by Andrew L. Luk, Annah M. L. Au, K. M. Leong, Michelle M. X. Zhu, G. B. Lau, Tammy C. P. Wong, Nancy W. I. Lei

“…(Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes), which was adopted and modified for Macau. In addition, special attention should be paid to the behavioral intention of alcohol drinking and participation in gambling activities in the local context.…”
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