Seasonal recurrence and modular assembly of an Arctic pelagic marine microbiome by Taylor Priest, Ellen Oldenburg, Ovidiu Popa, Bledina Dede, Katja Metfies, Wilken-Jon von Appen, Sinhué Torres-Valdés, Christina Bienhold, Bernhard M. Fuchs, Rudolf Amann, Antje Boetius, Matthias Wietz

“…Here, we demonstrate annually recurrent, seasonal structuring of taxonomic and functional dynamics in a pelagic Arctic Ocean microbiome by combining autonomous samplers and in situ sensors with long-read metagenomics and SSU ribosomal metabarcoding. …”
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Método multirresíduo de agrotóxicos em polpa de açaí empregando método QuEChERS modificado e UHPLC-MS/MS by Rafael Bel Prestes da Silva, Luana Floriano, Cleusa Fátima Zanchin, Franciele Fátima Machado, Júlia Antunes de Oliveira, Osmar Damian Prestes, Renato Zanella

“…Analysis by UHPLC-MS/MS provided high selectivity and sensitivity. The main modification to the original QuEChERS method was the use of the C18 adsorbent associated with primary secondary amine (PSA) in the clean-up step by dispersive solid phase extraction (d-SPE). …”
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Estimation of Insulin Resistance in Mexican Adults by the [13C]Glucose Breath Test Corrected for Endogenous Total CO2 Production by Erika Ibarra-Pastrana, Maria del Carmen Candia Plata, Gerardo Alvarez, Mauro E. Valencia

“…An ROC curve was constructed using δ13CO2 (‰) and HOMA values; the cut-off point was 9.99‰ δ13CO2, corresponding to a sensitivity of 80.0 (95% CI: 51.9, 95.7) and a specificity of 67.4 (95% CI: 51.5, 80.9). …”
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Applying Data Analysis and Machine Learning Methods to Predict Permafrost Coast Erosion by Daria Bogatova, Stanislav Ogorodov

“…The goal is ultimately to support responsible and sustainable development in the highly sensitive arctic region.…”
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Experimental Film Cooling Effectiveness of Three-Hole-Branch Circular Holes by Fan Yang, Mohammad E. Taslim

“…For comparative evaluation of these film hole geometries, the commonly used 7°-7°-7° diffusion hole geometry with the same inlet hole diameter was tested as a baseline under otherwise identical conditions. The pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) technique was utilized to test these geometries for their film cooling effectiveness. …”
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Volatile profile and multivariant analysis of Sanhuang chicken breast in combination with Chinese 5-spice blend and garam masala by Rani Andaleeb, Danni Zhang, Shui Jiang, Yin Zhang, Yuan Liu

“…GC-IMS is not only a rapid and comprehensive detection method, but also proved to be more sensitive than GC-MS. The substantial role of both traditional spices in enhancing flavour quality of chicken meat, and their exposure as functional ingredients in Chinese and Pakistan cuisines could lead to the cross-cultural meat trade opportunities.…”
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Secondary Vitrectomy with Internal Limiting Membrane Plug due to Persistent Full-Thickness Macular Hole OCT-Angiography and Microperimetry Features: Case Series by Dominika Wrzesińska, Katarzyna Nowomiejska, Dominika Nowakowska, Mario Damiano Toro, Vincenza Bonfiglio, Michele Reibaldi, Teresio Avitabile, Robert Rejdak

“…In microperimetry, retinal sensitivity was lower in eyes after secondary PPV, and eccentric fixation was found in 2 of 4 patients. …”
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Strain Rockbursts Simulated by Low-Strength Brittle Equivalent Materials by Lang Li, Mingyang Wang, Pengxian Fan, Haiming Jiang, Yihao Cheng, Derong Wang

“…The internal stress, strain, and convergences of the openings of the model were instrumented by subtly preembedded sensors and transducers. Test results showed that, with an initial state of high stress from both upper layers’ gravitational effects and in situ stress due to tectonic movements, the excavation brings a dramatic rise in the hoop stress and sharp drop in radial stress, which leads to the splitting failure of rock mass. …”
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Enhanced Wettability Modification and CO2 Solubility Effect by Carbonated Low Salinity Water Injection in Carbonate Reservoirs by Ji Ho Lee, Kun Sang Lee

“…The CO2 solubility of brine is a key factor that determines the extent of these effects. The solubility is sensitive to pressure, temperature, and salinity. The salting-out phenomenon makes low saline brine a favorable condition for solubilizing CO2 into brine, thus enabling the brine to deliver more CO2 into reservoirs. …”
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Association between Community Ambulation Walking Patterns and Cognitive Function in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: Further Insights into Motor-Cognitive Links by Aner Weiss, Talia Herman, Nir Giladi, Jeffrey M. Hausdorff

“…These findings suggest that metrics derived from a 3-day worn body-fixed sensor reflect cognitive function, further supporting the idea that the gait pattern may be altered as cognition declines and that gait provides a window into cognitive function in patients with PD.…”
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Dynamic vs. Static Wholesale Pricing Strategies in a Dual-Channel Green Supply Chain by Yongzhao Wang, Xiaojie Sun

“…By introducing the transfer payment contract, we show that the static wholesale pricing strategy may be the better choice, which leads to a win-win outcome for both members. Finally, sensitivity analysis further provides some managerial insights and verifies the robustness of the results.…”
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Helicobacter pylori Infection Elicits Type I Interferon Response in Human Monocytes via Toll-Like Receptor 8 Signaling by Chalystha Yie Qin Lee, Yee Teng Chan, Yi Ying Cheok, Grace Min Yi Tan, Ting Fang Tang, Heng Choon Cheong, Jamuna Vadivelu, Suhailah Abdullah, Chung Yeng Looi, Won Fen Wong

“…Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) and TLR8 are widely known as viral single-stranded RNA (ssRNA) sensors yet less studied in the bacteria context. …”
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Optimized Naive-Bayes and Decision Tree Approaches for fMRI Smoking Cessation Classification by Amirhessam Tahmassebi, Amir H. Gandomi, Mieke H. J. Schulte, Anna E. Goudriaan, Simon Y. Foo, Anke Meyer-Baese

“…This gave an accuracy of 93% with sensitivity-specificity of 99% which suggests that the relapse in nicotine-dependent patients can be predicted based on the resting-state fMRI images. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Decontamination of Airborne Fission Products during In-Vessel Release Phase by Containment Spray by Khurram Mehboob

“…A semikinetic model has been developed and implemented in MATLAB. The sensitivity and removal rate of airborne isotopes with the spray system have been simulated versus the spray activation and failure time, droplet size, and pH value. …”
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Policy brief: Optimising antimicrobial usage in paediatric inpatient hospital settings by J Cloete, M Karsas, T Chetty, A Pillay, M Archary, D Moore, T Reddy, Y Balakrishna, F Nakwa, R Lancaster, A Goga, P Jeena

“…Common antimicrobials prescribed included beta-lactamase sensitive penicillin, aminoglycosides, and carbapenems. …”
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Development of a fixed-order $$H_{\infty }$$ controller for a robust P&O-MPPT strategy to control poly-crystalline solar PV energy systems by Moussa Sedraoui, Mohcene Bechouat, Ramazan Ayaz, Yahya Z. Alharthi, Abdelhalim Borni, Layachi Zaghba, Salah K. ElSayed, Yayehyirad Ayalew Awoke, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim

“…In the second stage, a robust fixed-order $$H_{\infty }$$ controller is designed based on this uncertain model, with frequency-domain specifications framed as a weighted-mixed sensitivity problem. The optimal solution provides the controller parameters, ensuring good reference tracking dynamics, noise suppression, and attenuation of model uncertainties. …”
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Application of Computer Simulation Optimization Algorithm in Waste Treatment of Drilling Engineering by Chang Shu, JiChuan Zhang

“…Through the simulation trend chart obtained by sensitivity analysis, the key factors in the system are found, and the innovation power mechanism of drilling waste treatment technology is constructed, which provides a basis for the formulation of enterprise technological innovation strategies and the development of technological innovation activities. …”
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Investigation of Rheological Behavior of Low Pressure Injection Molded Stainless Steel Feedstocks by Muhammad Aslam, Faiz Ahmad, Puteri Sri Melor Binti Megat Yusoff, Khurram Altaf, Mohd Afian Omar, H. P. S. Abdul Khalil, M. Rafi Raza

“…The main idea consists in development of various formulations by varying 316L SS powder contents in feedstocks and evaluating the temperature sensitivity of feedstock via flow behavior index and activation energy. …”
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Comparison of Metformin and Repaglinide Monotherapy in the Treatment of New Onset Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in China by J. Ma, L. Y. Liu, P. H. Wu, Y. Liao, T. Tao, W. Liu

“…Repaglinide had no effect on insulin sensitivity, but it improved β-cell function.…”
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Heterochromatic gene silencing controls CD4+ T cell susceptibility to regulatory T cell-mediated suppression in a murine allograft model by Julie Noguerol, Karl Laviolette, Margot Zahm, Adeline Chaubet, Ambrine Sahal, Claire Détraves, Romain Torres, Clothilde Demont, Véronique Adoue, Carine Joffre, Florence Cammas, Joost PM van Meerwijk, Olivier P. Joffre

“…While HP1α converts immunosuppressive signals into heterochromatin-dependent gene silencing mechanisms, HP1γ adjusts Tconv sensitivity to inhibitory environmental signals.…”
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