Development of a Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification for Diagnosis of Ascaris lumbricoides in Fecal Samples by Esther A. Shiraho, Agola L. Eric, Ibrahim N. Mwangi, Geoffrey M. Maina, Joseph M. Kinuthia, Martin W. Mutuku, Robert M. Mugambi, Jackson M. Mwandi, Gerald M. Mkoji

“…Diagnosis relies mainly on microscopy-based methods which are laborious, are limited by low sensitivity, and require high expertise. We have developed a loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for diagnosis of ascariasis in fecal samples, based on the first internal transcribed (ITS-1) spacer region of the ribosomal DNA. …”
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Environmental Applications of Mass Spectrometry for Emerging Contaminants by Anil Kumar Meher, Akli Zarouri

“…This review highlights the pivotal role of mass spectrometry (MS) in monitoring ECs, emphasizing its high sensitivity, specificity, and versatility across various techniques such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), and High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HR-MS). …”
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L’accommodation dans le débat politique britannique Question Time. Quelle modélisation pour quelles stratégies ? by Laurent Rouveyrol

“…Second, we intend to explore the notion of accommodation arguing that it is intrinsically genre sensitive. A televised debate such as Question Time is by nature a complex type of interaction formed of two components: an internal level (the interaction in the studio), and an external one destined to viewers behind their television sets. …”
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A practical guide for nephrologist peer reviewers: understanding and appraising Mendelian randomization studies by Jianbo Qing, Yafeng Li, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn

“…High-quality MR studies use strong, well-validated genetic instruments with clear biological relevance, thoroughly testing for pleiotropy and confounding factors using methods like MR-Egger. Sensitivity analyses, such as MR-PRESSO, should ensure findings remain consistent across various assumptions. …”
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Auditory risk recognition is socially transmitted across territory borders in wild birds by Jakub Szymkowiak

“…Abstract Prey species commonly assess predation risk based on acoustic signals, such as predator vocalizations or heterospecific alarm calls. The resulting risk-sensitive decision-making affects not only the behavior and life-history of individual prey, but also has far-reaching ecological consequences for population, community, and ecosystem dynamics. …”
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Social isolation increases impulsive choice with minor changes on metabolic function in middle‐aged rats by Jassmyn J. Venegas, Jacob M. Weisz, Chan Young Choi, Ren E. Herringshaw, Omar A. Nabelsi, Nu‐Chu Liang

“…Lastly, glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity following exposure to a high‐fat diet were assessed using an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and an insulin tolerance test (ITT). …”
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Identification and Prioritization of Challenges and Development Technologies in One of Iran's Oil Fields in a Well-based Approach by Yasin Khalili, Mohammadreza Akbari, Hossein Heirani, Mohammad Ahmadi

“…Key technological solutions include improving drilling methods, utilizing downhole sensors, hydraulic fracturing, acidizing, and deploying smart systems in producing wells. …”
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Comprehensive review of pollen-food allergy syndrome: Pathogenesis, epidemiology, and treatment approaches by Yukinori Kato, Taiyo Morikawa, Shigeharu Fujieda

“…Pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS) is caused by cross-reaction of a specific pollen antigen with the corresponding food allergen in sensitized individuals. The manifestations are usually limited to oral symptoms; however, sometimes, rhinitis, respiratory and skin symptoms, and anaphylactic shock may occur. …”
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Distinct ecological processes shape micro-eukaryotic generalists and specialists in a canal-disturbed wetland, Lake Weishan, China by Xinghao Li, Yunfeng Wang, Micah Dunthorn, Chengzhi Mao, Qiaoyi Kong, Saleh A. Al-Farraj, Weibo Song, Jie Huang

“…Micro-eukaryotic communities are highly sensitive to environmental changes, and their structure offers crucial insights into the impact of human activities on aquatic habitats. …”
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Response and Damage Characteristics of Segmental Tunnel Lining under Various Dynamic Load Conditions by Jinling Chai, Ke Wang, Shihao Wang, Yong Wang, Yi Liu

“…Conversely, the maximum radial displacement in the minor deformation area is considerably sensitive to the wavelength–diameter ratio when 5 ≤ L/D ≤ 30. …”
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The antimicrobial activity of Hypericum perforatum L. flower extract against food pathogens and its non-enzymatic antioxidant activity by Guler Ayhan, Okmen Gulten

“…Notably, S. aureus and L. monocytogenes demonstrated the lowest sensitivity to H. perforatum methanol extract (1625 µg/mL). …”
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Mixed targets localization using symmetric nested frequency diverse array radar by Hui Chen, Wen‐Qin Wang, Wei Wang

“…Then a mixed range‐dependent overcomplete dictionary with DOAs estimation is formulated in the compressive sensing framework to classify targets types by using periodic characteristics of the estimated range‐dependent beampattern. …”
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Serum Ferritin and Procalcitonin as Diagnostic Biomarkers for Sepsis in an Emergency Department: A Clinical Study by Sreejith R. Nair, M. T. Manoj, Sohanlal Thiruvoth

“…ROC analysis identified an optimal PCT cutoff value of 0.085, offering high sensitivity (92.5) but lower specificity (16.7). Conclusion: PCT proved valuable as a diagnostic marker for sepsis. …”
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Impact of the Choice of Land Surface Scheme on a Simulated Heatwave Event: The Case of Sichuan-Chongqing Area, China by Y. Ma, X.-M. Zeng, Y. Zhang, N. Wang, Y. Zheng, G. Wang, C. Chen

“…The simulated surface air temperatures (SATs) are sensitive to the LSSs and simulation lengths. Specifically, all of the LSSs except PX generally reproduce the observed high temperatures, with CLM4 SATs at 06 UTC (SAT06) the most consistent with measurements whereas the short-range (medium-range) results from NOAH_MP (NOAH) are the worst. …”
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Fault Prediction and Recovery Using Machine Learning Techniques and the HTM Algorithm in Vehicular Network Environment by Salah Zidi, Bechir Alaya, Tarek Moulahi, Amal Al-Shargabi, Salim El Khediri

“…Failures that mislead real-time data from vehicle sensors and other devices have become massive, and the need for automated techniques that can analyze data to detect malicious sources has become paramount. …”
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SN-Donor Methylthioanilines and Copper(II) Complexes: Synthesis, Spectral Properties, and In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity by Temitope E. Olalekan, Adeniyi S. Ogunlaja, Gareth M. Watkins

“…The NMR spectra of the ligands revealed that the para/ortho protons and para carbon were sensitive to the electronic effect of substituents. …”
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Versatile Click Chemistry-based Approaches to Illuminate DNA and RNA G-Quadruplexes in Human Cells by Angélique Pipier, David Monchaud

“…Among them, G4 imaging ranks high because of its reliability and practical convenience, which now makes cellular G4 detection quick and easy; also, because this technique is sensitive and responsive to any G4 modulations in cells, which thus allows gaining precious insights into G4 biology. …”
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Bing–Neel Syndrome: An Unknown GCA Mimicker by Arifa Javed, Sadia Arooj Javed, Barbara Ostrov, Jiang Qian, Khoa Ngo

“…Temporal artery biopsy is considered the gold standard; however, its sensitivity is low at 47%. We report a unique case of Bing–Neel Syndrome (BNS) presenting as biopsy-proven GCA. …”
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Internet das coisas (IoT) e novas dinâmicas da produção agrícola no campo brasileiro by Mait Bertollo, Ricardo Abid Castillo, Matheus Dezidério Busca

“…In the agribusiness sector, this system of technical objects such as sensors, equipment and machines, digitally connected through the Internet of Things (Internet of Things or IoT), allows the sharing of large volumes of data of the most varied types with great fluidity, feeding several stages of the production process, such as detection and monitoring of agricultural activities, industrial food processing and meteorological variables predictive analysis. …”
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Assessing static balance control improvement following cataract surgery using a smartphone by Lorrana de Souza Azevedo, Newton Quintino Feitosa, Enzo Gabriel Rocha Santos, Márcio Augusto Moraes Alvarez, Lucciano Augusto Ximenes Norat, Gabriel Izan Santos Botelho, Anderson Belgamo, Gustavo Henrique Lima Pinto, Ketlin Jaqueline Santana Castro, Bianca Callegari, Anselmo de Athayde Costa e Silva, Raílson Cruz Salomão, André dos Santos Cabral, Alexandre Antônio Marques Rosa, Givago Silva Souza

“…Moreover, under open-eye conditions, all quantitative parameters of static balance evaluation exhibited significant improvement, with only one parameter showing improvement under closed-eye conditions. Conclusion Inertial sensors integrated into smartphones serve as practical tools for monitoring changes in static balance control resulting from cataracts, as well as for evaluating balance recovery after lens extraction surgery.…”
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