Cytokine and Chemokine Responses of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Dogs Infected with <i>Mycobacterium bovis</i> by Tyler Morrison, Danielle A. Gunn-Moore, Jayne C. Hope, Conor O’Halloran

“…Similarly, cells stimulated with PPDB secreted increased amounts of TNF-α when dogs were seronegative, but cells taken from seropositive dogs did not. Finally, the IL-18 response of seropositive dogs was reduced compared to those that were seronegative in response to PPDB, potentially suggesting that these dogs have a reduced macrophage functionality. …”
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An Optimization Coverage Strategy for Wireless Sensor Network Nodes Based on Path Loss and False Alarm Probability by Jianing Guo, Yunshan Sun, Ting Liu, Yanqin Li, Teng Fei

“…Based on this perception model, the optimization objective function of the WSN node optimization coverage problem is established, and then the intelligent optimization algorithm is used to solve the objective function and finally achieve the optimization coverage of sensor nodes. …”
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Characterization of Complex Image Spatial Structures Based on Symmetrical Weibull Distribution Model for Texture Pattern Classification by Jinping Liu, Jiezhou He, Zhaohui Tang, Pengfei Xu, Wuxia Zhang, Weihua Gui

“…Multidirectional and multiscale TP features are then characterized by the SWDM parameters based on the oriented differential operators; in other words, texture images are convolved with multiscale and multidirectional Gaussian derivative filters (GDFs), including the steerable isotropic GDFs (SIGDFs) and the oriented anisotropic GDFs (OAGDFs), for the omnidirectional and multiscale SS detail exhibition with low computational complexity. Finally, SWDM-based TP feature parameters, demonstrated to be directly related to the human vision perception system with significant physical perception meaning, are extracted and used to TP classification with a partial least squares-discriminant analysis- (PLS-DA-) based classifier. …”
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Hypolipidemic effect of coffee silver skin in rats fed a high-fat diet by Ayman Mohammed El-Anany, Rehab Farouk M. Ali

“…The lipid parameter of the serum was recorded and liver and kidney function tests were conducted. Finally, a histopathological assay was performed on the liver and kidney tissues of the rats fed the tested diets. …”
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CircWDR78 inhibits the development of colorectal cancer by regulating the miR-653-3p/RGS4 axis by Chu Hao, Yunju Pu, Jiunian Li, Zhi Zhong, Zhaohui Huang, Xue Wang

“…We also used RNA-seq technology to explore the signal pathways and genes it might regulate. Finally, the luciferase assay and qRT-PCR experiment proved that circWDR78 could sponge miR-653-3p, and confirmed that RGS4 is the downstream target of miR-653-3p. …”
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“A quien perturbe el orden público le caerá el rigor de las penas, hasta la de muerte”. Aproximaciones al tratamiento de la pena capital en el Río de la Plata en la década de 1820.... by María Cecilia Guerra Orozco

“…A finales de 1823, la Sala de Representantes de San Miguel de Tucumán, dispuso la aprobación del decreto de pena de muerte para el gobernador Bernabé Aráoz, exiliado en la vecina ciudad de Salta. …”
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On the Fractional Dynamics of Kinks in Sine-Gordon Models by Tassos Bountis, Julia Cantisán, Jesús Cuevas-Maraver, Jorge Eduardo Macías-Díaz, Panayotis G. Kevrekidis

“…Here, depending on whether this order was below or above the harmonic value <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>α</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>2</mn></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula>, we found, respectively, monotonically attracting kinks, or non-monotonic and potentially attracting or repelling kinks, with a saddle equilibrium separating the two. Finally, we also explored the interplay of the two derivatives, when both Caputo temporal and Riesz spatial derivatives are involved.…”
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A Study on Excavation Characteristics of Tunnel with Upper-Soft Lower-Hard Stratum by Jun Feng, Hui-juan Yang, Yu Zhang

“…After the excavation method was determined, the rule of change in the stress and deformation of the surrounded rock with time in the actual excavation process was analyzed by field monitoring means. Finally, on the basis of the findings in the numerical analysis as well as the field monitoring, the engineering characteristics, such as the stress and deformation of the surrounded rock during the excavation of deep buried tunnels in the upper-soft lower-hard ground, were analyzed. …”
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Tangential Human Posture Recognition with Sequential Images Based on MIMO Radar by Chuanwei DING, Zhilin LIU, Li ZHANG, Heng ZHAO, Qing ZHOU, Hong HONG, Xiaohua ZHU

“…To improve image quality, a modified joint multidomain adaptive threshold-based denoising algorithm is applied to improve the image quality by suppressing noises and enhancing human body outline and structure. Finally, a Spatio-Temporal-Convolution Long Short Term Memory (ST-ConvLSTM) network is designed to process the sequential images. …”
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Algorithms for Solving the Equilibrium Composition Model of Arc Plasma by Zhongyuan Chi, Yuzhang Ji, Ningning Liu, Tianchi Jiang, Xin Liu, Weijun Zhang

“…Subsequently, the principle and process of the HLMA and PV–LMA algorithms are analyzed, alongside an analysis of the unique characteristics of plasma equilibrium composition at high temperatures. Finally, a solving method for an arc plasma equilibrium composition model based on high temperature composition is obtained. …”
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LFN-YOLO: precision underwater small object detection via a lightweight reparameterized approach by Mingxin Liu, Mingxin Liu, Yujie Wu, Ruixin Li, Cong Lin, Cong Lin

“…Furthermore, We employed the Generalized Feature Pyramid Network (GFPN) for feature fusion in the network's neck, enhancing the network's adaptability to features of varying scales. Finally, we design a new detection head, CLLAHead, which reduces computational costs and strengthens the robustness of the model through cross-layer local attention. …”
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Blockchain-Driven Optimized Chaotic Encryption Scheme for Medical Image Transmission in IoT-Edge Environment by Goli Archana, Rajeev Goyal, K. M. V. Madan Kumar

“…The experimental findings reveal that the suggested framework establishes a more robust and secure environment for image exchange, surpassing the performance of other blockchain-based systems in terms of integrity, robustness and security. Finally, the paper spreads the bright light of advantages in deploying the proposed framework to formulate the most secured environment in the IoT-Edge environment for medical image transmission.…”
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Changes in the Parietal Lobe Subregion Volume at Various Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease and the Role in Cognitively Normal and Mild Cognitive Impairment Conversion by Fang Lu, Qing Ma, Cailing Shi, Wenjun Yue

“…The Cox proportional hazard model was constructed to determine which specific parietal subregions, alone or in combination, could be used to predict progression from MCI to AD and CN to MCI. Finally, we examined the relationship between the cognitive scores and parietal subregion volume in the diagnostic groups. …”
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Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Laminates and High-Strength Concrete Integrating Recycled Tire Steel Fib... by Hasan A. Alasmari, Ibrahim A. Sharaky, Ahmed S. Elamary, Ayman El-Zohairy

“…Furthermore, strengthening the damaged RC beams with both HSC jacket and CFRP laminates enhanced their load capacity by 41.9, 45.5, and 50.3% as the HSC integrated 0, 0.25, and 0.5% RSF, respectively, compared to RB0. Finally, the FE model could reveal several aspects related to the behavior of the damaged beams strengthened with jackets and CFRP laminates and the interaction between the different beam components.…”
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Role of the regulator in enabling a just culture: a qualitative study in mental health and hospital care by Roland Bal, Ian Leistikow, Jan-Willem Weenink, Iris Wallenburg, Guy Widdershoven, Laura Hartman, Eva van Baarle

“…Second, a just culture is considered relational and layered, meaning that relationships between different layers within or outside the organisation might hinder or promote a just culture. Finally, for inspectors to enable a just culture requires finding a balance between allowing organisations the time to take responsibility for quality and safety issues, and timely regulatory intervention when healthcare providers are unwilling or unable to act.Conclusions If regulators intend to enable the development of a just culture within healthcare organisations, they must adopt regulatory procedures that support reflection and learning within the organisations they regulate and consider mutual trust as a vital regulatory tool.…”
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Measuring effective indicators for waste disposal in order to assess the sustainable environment: application of fuzzy approach by Mohammad Hossein Kabgani

“…Multiple alternatives and evaluation attributes need to be analyzed to finalize the locations of these facilities. The selection of a landfill site in an urban area is a critical issue due to the involvement of many parameters. …”
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Examining the mental health of siblings of children with a mental disorder: A scoping review protocol. by John E Krzeczkowski, Terrance J Wade, Brendan F Andrade, Dillon Browne, Busra Yalcinoz-Ucan, Negin A Riazi, Elizabeth Yates, Andrea Tagalakis, Karen A Patte

“…In sections iv and v, we describe our methods for charting and summarizing relevant data. Finally, in section vi) we describe our integrative knowledge translation plan that aims to include knowledge users in interpretating and translating evidence gathered from the proposed review.…”
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<i>In silico</i> mapping of coronary artery disease genes by I. V. Zorkoltseva, N. M. Belonogova, G. R. Svishcheva, A. V. Kirichenko, T. I. Axenovich

“…They can be considered as new candidate genes. Finally, we identified sixteen new genes (AGPAT4, ARHGEF12, BDP1, DHX58, EHBP1, FBF1, HSPB9, NPBWR2, PDLIM5, PLCB3, PLEKHM2, POU2F3, PRKD2, TMEM136, TTC29 and UTP20) outside the known loci. …”
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Enhanced Fetal Arrhythmia Classification by Non-Invasive ECG Using Cross Domain Feature and Spatial Differences Windows Information by Gede Angga Pradipta, Putu Desiana Wulaning Ayu, Made Liandana, Dandy Pramana Hostiadi

“…Second, feature selection was implemented to reduce data dimensionality by selecting features highly relevant to the class labels. Finally, we applied oversampling techniques to address the issue of imbalanced data. …”
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Sustainable human resource management practices in organizational performance: The mediating impacts of knowledge management and work engagement by Shatha Abu-Mahfouz, Mutia Sobihah Abd Halim, Ayu Suriawaty Bahkia, Noryati Alias, Ph.D. in Management, Abdul Malek Tambi

“…IMPLICATIONS: Overall, employee cooperation proved essential to optimize organizational performance, specifically during their engagement in sustainable HRM practices and knowledge management. Finally, the research proposed several practical recommendations and interventions on sustainable HRM for future research. …”
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