Diet-Induced Adipocyte Browning by Oskar Wojciech Wiśniewski, Aleksander Rajczewski, Agnieszka Szumigała, Magdalena Gibas-Dorna

“…We also demonstrate the influence of edible plant extracts and food ingredient of animal origin on adipose tissue browning. Finally, we analyze browning effects of caloric restriction, intermittent fasting and various dietary macronutrient compositions, as well as the significance of microbiota in adipocyte browning process.…”
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An Analytical, Numerical, and Experimental Investigation on Transverse Vibrations of a Finite Locally Resonant Beam by Peng Guo, Qizheng Zhou

“…Then, the minimum periodic number of different units which could result in a bandgap was determined. Finally, the bandgap of a finite locally resonant beam was confirmed by a vibration experiment on a simply supported beam with twelve uniformly distributed beam-like resonators. …”
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Characteristics and formation mechanism of carbon emission efficiency spatial correlation network: Perspective from Shandong Province by Li Zhang, Hongrui Wang, Beinan Guo, Xuan Liu, Caiyun Deng, Ziyang Zhao, Xin Jiang, Yiyang Li

“…The results show that Shandong’s overall CEE has improved but remains spatially imbalanced, characterized by a persistent “higher in the east, lower in the west” pattern. Key cities, such as Jinan and Qingdao, emerge as central nodes in an evolving multi-polarized spatial network, exerting strong influence. …”
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Strategic planning of urban transportation system based on sustainable development dimensions using an integrated SWOT and fuzzy COPRAS approach by S.M. Hatefi

“…Considering the identified status, several strategies are proposed to improve the status quo. Finally, the proposed strategies are evaluated based on sustainable development indices, namely economic, environmental, and social indices, by using the fuzzy complex proportional assessment (COPRAS) method. …”
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An Imaging Method for Marine Targets in Corner Reflector Jamming Scenario Based on Time–Frequency Analysis and Modified Clean Technique by Changhong Chen, Wenkang Liu, Yuexin Gao, Lei Cui, Quan Chen, Jixiang Fu, Mengdao Xing

“…Compared with the existing imaging methods, the proposed method can adapt to the different Doppler distribution characteristics of the ship target and the corner reflector array, thus realizing better robustness in obtaining a well-focused target image. Finally, simulation experiments verify the effectiveness of the algorithm.…”
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A Simple Separation Method of the Protein and Polystyrene Bead-Labeled Protein for Enhancing the Performance of Fluorescent Sensor by Hye Jin Kim, Dong-Hoon Kang, Seung-Hoon Yang, Eunji Lee, Taewon Ha, Byung Chul Lee, Youngbaek Kim, Kyo Seon Hwang, Hyun-Joon Shin, Jinsik Kim

“…In the optimized condition, the relative AIF was observed approximately 4.908 ± 0.299. Finally, in 3 μm and 15 μm hole, the AIFs were approximately 3.143 and −1.346 by 2 nm of protein and about −2.515 and 4.211 by 30 nm of the PS beads, respectively. …”
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The Role of Oxidized Low-Density Lipoproteins in Atherosclerosis: The Myths and the Facts by Giuseppe Maiolino, Giacomo Rossitto, Paola Caielli, Valeria Bisogni, Gian Paolo Rossi, Lorenzo A. Calò

“…The evidence coming from cohort studies demonstrating an association between oxidized LDLs and cardiovascular events, notwithstanding some discrepancies, seems to point towards a role of oxidized LDLs in atherosclerotic plaque development and destabilization. Finally, the results of randomized clinical trials employing antioxidants completed up to date, despite demonstrating no benefits in healthy populations, suggest a benefit in high-risk patients. …”
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A FSTCN-Based Leak Detection Method for Large-Scale Pipeline Transportation Systems by Du Zhang, Chang-Su Kim, Chul-Hyun Hwang, Tae-Jun Lee, Hoe-Kyung Jung

“…Meanwhile, a network self-updating mechanism is proposed which considers the changes in detection accuracy and data distribution to adapt to the continuously changing conditions of the pipeline systems. Finally, experiments are used to validate the proposed method, and nine time series classification models are chosen for comparison. …”
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems Discourse and Inclusionality: An Afro-centric Quest for Recognition in a Globalised World by Munyaradzi Felix Murove

“…This, however, is not only a universal for the production of all knowledge(s), but also foundational to all knowledge development, and should be recognised as such. Finally, given the plurality of knowledge formations, and the African celebration and development of its own knowledge formations, the quest for the indigenisation and intellectualisation of knowledge in African context, should be seen as a quest for the inclusionary appreciation of a multiplicity of global knowledges, whereby all knowledge is understood as context specific to some degree, and contributing to both local and general human wellbeing. …”
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Decoding brain tumor insights: Evaluating CAM variants with 3D U-Net for segmentation by Dian Nova Kusuma Hardani, Igi Ardiyanto, Hanung Adi Nugroho

“…This approach not only enhances the accuracy of brain tumor segmentation but also builds clinical trust by making model decisions more transparent and understandable. Finally, the combination of 3D U-Net and XAI techniques supports more effective diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care in brain tumor management.…”
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A new band selection framework for hyperspectral remote sensing image classification by B. L. N. Phaneendra Kumar, Radhesyam Vaddi, Prabukumar Manoharan, L. Agilandeeswari, V. Sangeetha

“…The reduced band subset is then given to a hemispherical reflectance-based spatial filter. Then, finally, a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is used for effective classification by incorporating three-dimensional convolutions. …”
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Real Wage Growth in Papua New Guinea Over Three Decades by Niels‐Hugo Blunch, Martin Davies

“…Men experience higher conditional real wage growth during booms but also bear the majority of the decrease during busts. Finally, we establish the strong co‐movement of the real exchange rate (RER) and the conditional real wage, providing support for the RER as an important determinant of real wages in PNG.…”
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Le développement durable face au territoire : éléments pour une recherche pluridisciplinaire by Richard Laganier, Bruno Villalba, Bertrand Zuindeau

“…Mais la dimension territoriale permet aussi d'appréhender de manière pertinente la question de l'applicabilité du développement durable, notamment en envisageant des situations où certains territoires seraient tentés par le développement durable et d'autres y resteraient étrangers. Finalement, croisant développement durable et territoire, l'article en arrive assez logiquement à la question de la gouvernance, dont on décrit ici certains des enjeux.…”
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A study on the impact of enterprise digital transformation on informed trading. by Hualing Wang

“…Additionally, the chain mediation effect underscores that digital transformation weakens information asymmetry and strengthens internal controls, thereby reducing informed trading. Finally, employing a dynamic panel threshold model we find that digital transformation can only significantly inhibit the informed transactions when enterprises have reached a certain level of technological and asset accumulation.…”
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Joint Optimization Design of UAV-Active RIS System Based on a Quadratic Transformation by Yi Peng, Haolin Li, Qingqing Yang

“…At the same time, the nonconvex quadratically constrained quadratic problem (QCQP) is transformed into a convex optimization problem with multiple single variables by combining the semidefinite relaxation method and the successive convex approximation method. Finally, the alternating iteration method is used to obtain the suboptimal solution of the original problem. …”
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Forecast of Freight Volume in Xi’an Based on Gray GM (1, 1) Model and Markov Forecasting Model by Fan Yang, Xiaoying Tang, Yingxin Gan, Xindan Zhang, Jianchang Li, Xin Han

“…By determining the state transition probability matrix, the probability value of the sequence in each state and the predicted median value corresponding to each state can be obtained. Finally, the revised predicted values of the freight volume based on the Gray–Markov forecasting model in Xi’an from 2009 to 2013 are calculated. …”
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Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on the in Vitro Digestibility Properties of Black Bean Protein by Rong'an CAO, Xuemin ZHANG, Jingjing DIAO, Yunhua CHEN, Meiqi LI, Jiamiao ZHANG, Changyuan WANG

“…The solubility, emulsification, absolute value of Zeta potential of black bean protein were promoted. Finally, the digestibility of black bean protein was improved, the in vitro digestibility of black bean protein increased from 66.50% to 90.9%. …”
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A consistency assessment of coupled cohesive zone models for mixed-mode debonding problems by R. Dimitri, M. Trullo, G. Zavarise, L. De Lorenzis

“…A new thermodynamically consistent mixed-mode CZ model based on a reformulation of the Xu-Needleman model as modified by van den Bosch et al. is finally proposed and derived by applying the Coleman and Noll procedure in accordance with the second law of thermodynamics. …”
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Explainable machine learning framework for cataracts recognition using visual features by Xiao Wu, Lingxi Hu, Zunjie Xiao, Xiaoqing Zhang, Risa Higashita, Jiang Liu

“…Subsequently, the SHapley Additive exPlanations and Pearson correlation coefficient methods are applied to analyze the feature importance and select significant visual features. Finally, an ensemble multi-class ridge regression method is applied to recognize the cataracts severity levels based on the selected visual features. …”
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Transcriptome-wide analysis of alternative RNA splicing events in Epstein-Barr virus-associated gastric carcinomas. by Victoria E S Armero, Marie-Pier Tremblay, Andréa Allaire, Simon Boudreault, Camille Martenon-Brodeur, Cyntia Duval, Mathieu Durand, Elvy Lapointe, Philippe Thibault, Maude Tremblay-Létourneau, Jean-Pierre Perreault, Michelle S Scott, Martin Bisaillon

“…Our study identifies alterations in the AS patterns of approximately 900 genes such as tumor suppressor genes, transcription factors, splicing factors, and kinases. These findings allowed the identification of unique gene signatures for which AS is misregulated in both Epstein-Barr virus-associated gastric cancer and EBV-negative gastric cancer. …”
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