Intelligent energy management in IoT-enabled smart homes: Anomaly detection and consumption prediction for energy-efficient usage by Laviza Falak Naz, Rohail Qamar, Raheela Asif, Saman Hina, Muhammad Imran, Saad Ahmed

“…Results will therefore show that our approach performs best in optimally utilizing resources, minimizing waste, and improving energy consumption. The current study contributes to the development of energy-efficient smart houses through providing a reliable method for consumption forecasting and anomaly detection. …”
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Enaminone-Derived Pyrazoles with Antimicrobial Activity by Mashooq Ahmad Bhat, Mohamed A. Al-Omar, Ahmed M. Naglah, Abdul Arif Khan

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Optimizing DNA extraction methods for enhanced detection of pathogenic Leptospira spp. in cultures using PCR by Kiki Aprilia, Arif Mulyanto, Kurnia Ritma Dhanti, Korri El Khobar, Farida Dwi Handayani

“…However, microscopic observation of positive Leptospira spp. culture need to be supported by molecular detection to confirm the presence of pathogenic Leptospira spp. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two DNA extraction kits, from QIAGEN and Zymo Research, to extract bacterial DNA genome from positive Leptospira spp. culture for downstream molecular detection. …”
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Changes in Fatty Acid Composition and Distribution of N-3 Fatty Acids in Goat Tissues Fed Different Levels of Whole Linseed by Kamaleldin Abuelfatah, Md. Zuki Abu Bakar Zakaria, Goh Yong Meng, Awis Qurni Sazili

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Identification of Input Nonlinear Control Autoregressive Systems Using Fractional Signal Processing Approach by Naveed Ishtiaq Chaudhary, Muhammad Asif Zahoor Raja, Junaid Ali Khan, Muhammad Saeed Aslam

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THE EFFECT OF HANDGRIP TRAINING AND RACKET MODIFICATION TRAINING ON SHORT SERVICE ABILITY IN BADMINTON GAMES ON PANRITA CLUB AND SAMUDRA CLUB ATHLETES by Jayadi Jayadi, Maria Herlinda Dos Santos, Khalid Rijaluddin, Rahmat Ilahi, Alif Aryadi Hardi

“…Therefore, physiotherapy techniques are needed to improve and maximize the grip strength of badminton players which is commonly called Handgrip. This study aims to determine the effect of handgrip training and racket modification training on short serves. …”
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Potentially probiotic NPL 1334 strain of Enterococcus durans benefits rats with diet-induced hypercholesterolemia by Hannan Rashid, Haseeb Anwar, Fakhir Mehmood Baig, Imran Mukhtar, Tariq Muhammad, Arsalan Zaidi

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Measures of Bacterial Endotoxins in Gingival Crevicular Fluid and Peripheral Blood of Aggressive Periodontitis Cases—A Clinical Association by Akanksha Kashyap, Brijendra Singh, Srishti Shankar, Atul Gupta, Piyush Gowrav, Mohammad Arif Khan

“…Conclusion: It can be concluded from the results that the level of bacterial endotoxin was significantly raised in GCF, indicating its role in the causation of rapid destruction of the periodontium in aggressive periodontitis subjects.…”
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Cinnamic acid alleviates endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress by targeting PPARδ in obesity and diabetes by Yizhen Bai, Dechao Tan, Qiaowen Deng, Lingchao Miao, Yuehan Wang, Yan Zhou, Yifan Yang, Shengpeng Wang, Chi Teng Vong, Wai San Cheang

“…It has been demonstrated to ameliorate inflammation and metabolic diseases, which are associated with endothelial dysfunction. This study was aimed to study the potential protective effects of CA against diabetes-associated endothelial dysfunction and its underlying mechanisms. …”
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Interventional factors influencing natural killer cell immunity in colorectal cancer: a systematic review by Wai Sinn Soh, Grace L. Burns, Tharindu Senanayake, Raquel Cameron, Kerith Duncanson, Guy D. Eslick, Sharmila S. Prasad, Stephen R. Smith, Simon Keely

“…Abstract Background and aim Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally. …”
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Whole-Genome Sequence of Streptomyces pluripotens strain MUM 16J, a Potential Resource of Glycopeptide Antibiotic and Biocontrol Agent against Biofilm-forming Bacteria by Priyia Pusparajah, Jodi Woan-Fei Law, Kok-Gan Chan, Bey-Hing Goh, Kar-Wai Hong, Learn-Han Lee, Loh Teng-Hern Tan

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Immune Modulation Effects of Lactobacillus casei Variety rhamnosus on Enterocytes and Intestinal Stem Cells in a 5-FU-Induced Mucositis Mouse Model by Chun-Yan Yeung, Jen-Shiu Chiang Chiau, Mei-Lien Cheng, Wai-Tao Chan, Szu-Wen Chang, Chuen-Bin Jiang, Hung-Chang Lee

“…Our results showed that 5-FU caused intestinal inflammation mainly via Th1 and Th17 responses. 5-FU could stimulate stem cells and proliferation cells in a mouse model. …”
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Effect of motivational interviewing to promote advance care planning among palliative care patients in ambulatory care setting: a randomized controlled trial by Helen Yue-Lai Chan, Doris Yin-Ping Leung, Po-Tin Lam, Polly Po-Shan Ko, Raymond Wai-Man Lam, Kin-Shan Chan

“…Motivational interviewing might be useful for supporting patients in evoking reasons for advance care planning. This study aimed to examine the effects of an advance care planning program adopting motivational interviewing among palliative care patients. …”
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Complete genome of mangrove-derived anti-MRSA streptomycete, Streptomyces pluripotens MUSC 135T by Hooi-Leng Ser, Kok-Gan Chan, Wen-Si Tan, Wai-Fong Yin, Bey-Hing Goh, Nurul-Syakima Ab Mutalib, Learn-Han Lee

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Psychosocial and Quality of Life Outcomes of Prosthetic Auricular Rehabilitation with CAD/CAM Technology by Chi Keung Tam, Colman Patrick McGrath, Samuel Mun Yin Ho, Edmond Ho Nang Pow, Henry Wai Kuen Luk, Lim Kwong Cheung

“…The psychosocial and quality of life (QoL) of patients with deformed or missing ears are frequently compromised. The aim of this study is to develop innovative techniques using CAD/CAM technology in prosthetic auricular rehabilitation and provide improvement in the treatment outcomes, including their psychology and QoL. …”
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Current Updates on Molecular Diagnostic Assays Used for Detection of <i>Candida auris</i>: A Systematic Review by River Chun-Wai Wong, Alfred Lok-Hang Lee, Ingrid Yu-Ying Cheung, Viola Chi-Ying Chow, Margaret Ip, Christopher Koon-Chi Lai

“…Sample pre-treatment and extraction are the prerequisites before molecular testing and have implications on the downstream detection but have not been reviewed elsewhere. This review aims to summarize a comprehensive update in the past 5 years. …”
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Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Varies Widely: A Need for Further Education by Vivian Wai-Mei Huang, Hsiu-Ju Chang, Karen Ivy Kroeker, Karen Jean Goodman, Kathleen M. Hegadoren, Levinus Albert Dieleman, Richard Neil Fedorak

“…Results. 183 practicing physicians completed the questionnaire: 97/183 (53.0%) gastroenterologists; 75/183 (41.0%) general practitioners; and 11/183 (6.0%) other physicians. Almost half (87/183, 47.5%) of the physicians felt comfortable managing pregnant IBD patients. …”
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The Difference of Neural Networks between Bimanual Antiphase and In-Phase Upper Limb Movements: A Preliminary Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study by Qiang Lin, Hai Li, Yu-Rong Mao, Wai-Leung Lo, Jiang-Li Zhao, Ling Chen, Yan Leng, Dong-Feng Huang, Le Li

“…The neural mechanisms are bimanual-condition specific and therefore should be different between different activities. In this study, we aimed to explore intraregional activation and interregional connectivity during bimanual movement by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). …”
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Investigating new drugs from marine seaweed metabolites for cervical cancer therapy by molecular dynamic modeling approach by Sk Injamamul Islam, Sheikh Sunzid Ahmed, Sarower Mahfuj, Gunjan Das, Md. Mohaimenul Islam Tareq, Mazen Almehmadi, Mamdouh Allahyani, Naif Alsiwiehri, Partha Biswas, Md. Nazmul Hasan, Foysal Ahammad

“…The molecular dynamics simulation of the apoprotein, control drug, and lead compounds revealed the superior structural stability and uniformity of the main drug candidates. The MM/GBSA study revealed that the BC008-protein complex exhibited the most significant free binding energy, with a value of -57.41 kcal/mol. …”
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Efficacy of Duloxetine for Postspine Surgery Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Abdulsalam Mohammed Aleid, Faisal Alshehri, Naif Alasiri, Fatimah Alhomoud, Shouq Alsaegh, Mohammed Alrasheed, Salem Aljaddua, Ali Alasiri, Asma Boukhari, Abdulmonem Ali Alhussain, Bipin Chaurasia, Saud Nayef Aldanyowi

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