Immunopathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases by Ye. A. Konovich, I. L. Khalif, M. V. Shapina

“…To present analysis of data on immunopathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases.Key points. At genetically sensitive animals inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) develop at various effects on innate and adaptive systems of immune defense (knock-out and transgenic mice), causing changes of expression of significant immunologic factors with distortion of pro- and anti-inflammatory cells and molecules ratio at their contact to microbiota structures. …”
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Validation of the I- and D-type epistemic curiosity scale among young Chinese children and implications on early curiosity nurture by Shuang Tang, Tianwei Xu, Lingyan Jin, Lina Ji, Qunlin Chen, Jiang Qiu

“…Epistemic curiosity centers on the drive to close information gaps and can be classified into joyous exploration and interest (I) and deprivation sensitivity (D) types. Each subtype is associated with different academic achievements, personality traits, emotions, and aspects of creativity. …”
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Part B: Innovative Data Augmentation Approach to Boost Machine Learning for Hydrodynamic Purposes—Computational Efficiency by Hamed Majidiyan, Hossein Enshaei, Damon Howe, Eric Gubesch

“…We previously highlighted the sensitivity of trained models to noise, the importance of computational efficiency, and the need for feature engineering/compactness in hydrodynamic models due to the stochastic nature of waves. …”
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A Novel Framework for Interactive Visualization and Analysis of Hyperspectral Image Data by Johannes Jordan, Elli Angelopoulou, Andreas Maier

“…Multispectral and hyperspectral images are well established in various fields of application like remote sensing, astronomy, and microscopic spectroscopy. …”
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Mathematical Modelling of Tuberculosis and Hepatitis C Coinfection Dynamics with No Intervention by Mohammed Kizito, Hasifa Nampala, Pius Ariho

“…Further analysis shows that when the TB-HCV coinfection basic reproduction number is greater than 1, the endemic equilibrium point is stable. Sensitivity analysis reveals that interventions to reduce TB or HCV infection need to aim and concentrate on minimizing the numbers of the effective contact rate with TB- or HCV-infected humans and the rate of progress from latent TB or acute HCV to infectious TB or chronic HCV stage. …”
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Perspectives of Women with Breast Cancer and Healthcare Providers Participating in an Adherence-Enhancing Program for Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy: A Qualitative Study by Véronique Turcotte, Laurence Guillaumie, Martine Lemay, Anne Dionne, Julie Lemieux, Angéline Labbé, Carolyn Gotay, Line Guénette, Sophie Lauzier

“…Background: Adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) is prescribed for 5–10 years to women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer to prevent recurrence. However, a significant proportion of women do not adhere to AET. …”
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Optimal location selection for digital television signal booster towers in poorly covered areas: application of the EDIS multi-criteria decision-making method by Mehdi Soltanifar

“…The method considers various cost and benefit criteria, including annual maintenance cost, tower price, signal sensitivity and boosting power, unmet quality standards, operator complexity level, and interference resistance, to determine the most suitable locations for tower placement.Findings: The application of the EDIS method to a real-world case study demonstrates significant improvements in decision-making accuracy and efficiency over existing methods, offering enhanced support for optimal decision-making in the placement of digital television signal booster towers.Originality/Value: The proposed EDIS method presents a novel multi-criteria decision-making tool that combines innovative features with advanced optimization capabilities. …”
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A 13-level switched-capacitor-based multilevel inverter with reduced components and inrush current limitation by Hossein Mansourizadeh, Majid Hosseinpour, Ali Seifi, Mahdi Shahparasti

“…The flying capacitor used in the proposed design can naturally balance at half of the input DC voltage (0.5Vdc), enabling sensor-free operation. Therefore, with simple control over the inherent voltage balancing of the capacitors, the structure requires only six switching signals, which reduces the overall system cost. …”
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Mendelian randomization analysis reveals genetic evidence for a causal link between inflammatory bowel disease and uterine cervical neoplasms by Chunge Cao, Xiaorui Sun, Xiaohu Chen, Ying Zhang, Chaoyan Yue

“…The inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method was employed as primary analysis approach.ResultsIBD (IVW odds ratio = 1.127, 95% confidence interval = 1.016–1.251; p = 0.024) and CD (IVW odds ratio = 1.119, 95% confidence interval = 1.023–1.224; p = 0.014) exhibited a significant causal effect on malignant cervical carcinoma. Sensitivity analyses confirmed these findings.ConclusionGenetically predicted IBD and CD are risk factors for the development of malignant cervical carcinoma. …”
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Elucidating deep-sea thermometric deviations and their consequences for oceanic heat content assessment via high-pressure calibration by Muzi Zhang, Muzi Zhang, Qingquan Sun, Qingquan Sun, Xiaoxue Bai, Xiaoxue Bai, Chi Wu, Chi Wu, Chi Wu

“…These measures are vital for ensuring the accuracy of deep-sea temperature measurements, which are critical for understanding global climate dynamics and improving the calibration of deep-sea sensors.…”
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A combined recombinase polymerase amplification CRISPR/Cas12a assay for detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 by Megan Ceris Matthews, Jos van der Linden, Isabelle Robène, Samuel Rozsasi, Beatrix Coetzee, Manuela Campa, Johan Burger, Uzoma Nobel Akwuruoha, Ndubuisi Johnkennedy Madufor, Willem Perold, Umezuruike Linus Opara, Altus Viljoen, Diane Mostert

“…The RPA-Cas12a assay was conducted isothermally, had a sensitivity of up to 10 fg target DNA and did not cross react with any of the 76 non-target isolates included in the specificity testing. …”
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Novel Framework for Secure Data Aggregation in Precision Agriculture with Extensive Energy Efficiency by G. S. Nagaraja, K. Vanishree, Farooque Azam

“…Precision agriculture (PA) is the next generation of a technological revolution in smart farming, where sensing technology is the core technological player. …”
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Thermal strain and fluid balance during a 72-km military route march in a field setting by Beng Hoong Poon, Suriya Prakaash, Ya Shi Teo, Priscilla Weiping Fan, Jason Kai Wei Lee

“…Core temperature and heart rate sensors were used for the duration of the march. Fluid and food intake and output were monitored for the duration of the march. …”
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Enhancement of Coal Permeability Using Aqueous NaCl with Microwave Irradiation by Weiming Guan, Qi Qi, Senlin Nan, Haichao Wang, Xin Li, Yingyuan Wen, Junhui Yao, Yanyan Ge

“…In order to improve the sensitivity of coal reservoirs to microwaves, we used varying concentrations of NaCl on the pore solution, which further increased the effect of microwaves on permeability enhancement. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Lycorine in Wild Plant and Callus Culture Samples of Hymenocallis littoralis by HPLC-UV Method by Sreeramanan Subramaniam, Jeevandran Sundarasekar, Geethaa Sahgal, Vikneswaran Murugaiyah

“…The method was found to be accurate, repeatable, and sensitive for the quantification of minute amount of lycorine present in the samples. …”
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Relationship between Activities of Daily Living of Home-Based Rehabilitation Users and Caregiver Burden-Induced Depression: A Retrospective Study by Takuro Ohashi, Takaaki Fujita, Yui Togashi, Yuji Ohashi, Yuta Kisara, Ryohei Jinbo, Ryuichi Kasahara, Yuichi Yamamoto

“…The cutoff value associated with high caregiver burden was 5 points for the controlling bladder item of the Barthel index (BI) (sensitivity: 90%, specificity: 70%). Regarding the decision tree, the controlling bladder item of BI (≤5 or 10 points) was selected as the first layer and the recipient’s age (≤78 or ≥79 years) as the second layer. …”
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Enterocytozoon bieneusi Identification Using Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction and Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism in HIV-Infected Humans from Kinsh... by Roger Wumba, Menotti Jean, Longo-Mbenza Benjamin, Mandina Madone, Kintoki Fabien, Zanga Josué, Sala Jean, Kendjo Eric, Guillo-Olczyk AC, Thellier Marc

“…In 19 E. bieneusi persons using PCR-RFLP method, 5 type I strains of E. bieneusi (26.3%) and 5 type IV strains of E. bieneusi (26.3%) were identified. The sensitivity of IFI-AcM was poor as estimated 42.1%. …”
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Colorimetric Thermography by a Long‐Infrared Dual‐Band Metalens by Zhendong Luo, Peng Zhang, Huwang Hou, Yiming Li, Binzhao Li, Yanji Yi, Lianjie Xu, Ting Meng, Zihan Geng, Mu Ku Chen, Yang Zhao

“…However, this method has the trade‐off of necessitating bulky optical systems, complex filter imaging configurations, and sensor structures. To meet the requirements of IR thermography for compact structure, lightweight design, and customizability, a dual‐band metalens is developed for the IR colorimetric thermography. …”
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Multiple Electrophysiological Markers of Visual-Attentional Processing in a Novel Task Directed toward Clinical Use by Julie Bolduc-Teasdale, Pierre Jolicoeur, Michelle McKerral

“…The aim of this study was to develop precise and sensitive markers for the diagnosis of post brain injury deficits in visual and attentional functions which could be easily translated in a clinical setting. …”
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Cross Roads, Wrong Tracks, or New Goals in Globalized Europe? by Zoltán Suti

“…In a globalized European Union migration processes are organic parts of life but, due to the intensifying nature of the trend a sensitive question needs to be asked from time to time. …”
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