Attention-Based Batch Normalization for Binary Neural Networks by Shan Gu, Guoyin Zhang, Chengwei Jia, Yanxia Wu

“…Also, we present an ablation study of parameter trade-offs in ABN, as well as an experimental analysis of the effect of ABN on BNNs. Experimental analyses show that our ABN method helps to capture image features, provide additional activation-like functions, and increase the imbalance of the activation distribution, and these features help to improve the performance of BNNs. …”
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Integrative analysis of lactylation related genes in prostate cancer: unveiling heterogeneity through single-cell RNA-seq, bulk RNA-seq and machine learning by Chenghao Zhou, Lifeng Ding, Huailan Wang, Gonghui Li, Lei Gao

“…The tumor microenvironment and functional enrichment of relevant pathways were also evaluated. …”
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Engaging with clean power: integrated, hands-on lessons on photocatalytic hydrogen production for high school students by Han Fu, Zhenhua Pan, Jill Wenderott

“…Module 3 takes learning outdoors, where students examine the effects of natural sunlight and environmental factors on photocatalytic efficiency, thereby gaining practical understanding of how photocatalysis functions in real-world conditions. …”
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Glycation by glyoxal leads to profound changes in the behavior of dermal fibroblasts by Cécile Guillon, Sandra Ferraro, Sophie Clément, Marielle Bouschbacher, Dominique Sigaudo-Roussel, Christelle Bonod

“…Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs) such as Nε-(carboxymethyl)lysine, which result from chronic hyperglycemia, accumulate in the skin of patients with diabetes. The effect of AGEs on fibroblast functionality and their impact on wound healing are still poorly understood.Research design and methods To investigate this, we treated cultured human fibroblasts with 0.6 mM glyoxal to induce acute glycation. …”
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“The new face of the pandemic?” Parenthood in the face of a global crisis situation. Study on a Polish sample by Wioletta Tuszyńska-Bogucka, Roman Ryszard Szałachowski

“…., in the Polish adaptation by Buszman and Przybyła-Basista, and FAPGAR by Smilkstein in the Polish adaptation by Szałachowski as a measure of family functionality, and (5) Numerical Rating Scale, in which the participants were asked to determine the intensity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Landscape shape index, as a potential indicator of urban development in Hungary by Péter Gyenizse, Zita Bognár, Szabolcs Czigány, Tibor Elekes

“…The LSI is capable to demonstrate the functional and mutual relationship between the developed area and their immediate physical and natural environment. …”
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Systemic Analysis of the QS International Research Network Indicator Using Big Data: Regional Inequalities and Recommendations for Improved University Rankings by Taewan Kim, Tae-Kook Kim

“…In addition to identifying structural and regional biases, this study examines how effectively IRN functions as a ranking metric, particularly in its ability to predict overall QS performance. …”
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Improving the performance of glucose oxidase biofuel cell by methyl red and chitosan composite electrodes by Facheng Su, Yujyun Wu, Hsiharng Yang

“…Adding a fixed ratio of methyl red-chitosan (MR-CS) can effectively improve the EBFC efficiency and stability. …”
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Optimization of Pectin-Zein Beads via Response Surface Methodology for Enhanced Colon-Targeted Delivery of <i>p</i>-Coumaric Acid from Rice Husk Extract by Ilaria Frosi, Raffaella Colombo, Chiara Milanese, Adele Papetti

“…Therefore, pectin-zein beads were demonstrated to be a promising tool for the development of active ingredients suitable for functional foods/food supplements aimed at enhancing health benefits through controlled intestinal delivery of bioactives.…”
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Mechanisms and modelling of diffusion in solids: a multiscale framework with industrial case studies and AI enhancements by Obinna Onyebuchi Barah, Faith Natukunda, Ige Bori, Kelechi John Ukagwu

“…Abstract Diffusion in solids is a fundamental mechanism governing mass transport, phase transformations, and microstructural evolution in metals, alloys, and functional materials. This review presents a comprehensive overview of key atomic-scale diffusion mechanisms, including substitutional, interstitial, grain boundary, and surface/pipe pathways, within the classical framework of Fick’s steady-state and non-steady-state laws. …”
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Area exclosure improved honey bee flora diversity and regeneration:- the case of Southern Tigrai, northern Ethiopia by Tesfay Atsbha, Tesfay Gidey, Haftom Gebremedhin, Gebreamlak Bezabh

“…This approach can contribute to the preservation and restoration of healthy, functioning ecosystems that support diverse pollinator populations, including honey bees, and the overall biodiversity of the region. …”
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Using Virtual Reality Recreation Therapy to Enhance Social Interaction and Well-Being in Homebound Seniors by Jonathan J. Foo, Keng Hao Chew, Peggy Lim, June Tay, Carol Hok Ka Ma

“…Caregivers reported improvements in cognitive, social, and emotional functioning of the participants. The positive effects extended to caregivers and facilitators, with renewed relationships and enhanced skills, respectively. …”
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A novel pigeon-inspired optimization with QUasi-Affine TRansformation evolutionary algorithm for DV-Hop in wireless sensor networks by Xiao-Xue Sun, Jeng-Shyang Pan, Shu-Chuan Chu, Pei Hu, Ai-Qing Tian

“…Under a number of benchmark functions, our algorithm exhibits good optimization performance. …”
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Integrated OVMD-BiGRU-SMAC Framework for Forecasting Construction Accidents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by Badr T. Alsulami, Afaq Khattak

“…Initially, the framework applies Optimized Variational Mode Decomposition (OVMD) to break down historical CA time series into distinct temporal components known as Intrinsic Mode Functions (IMFs). These IMFs are individually forecasted using Bidirectional Gated Recurrent Unit (BiGRU) models, which are capable of learning sequential patterns in both temporal directions. …”
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LIFESPAN OF COWS OF DAIRY CATTLE DEPENDING ON THE UDDER LINEAR TRAITS EVALUATION by Leontii KHMELNYCHYI, Serhii KHMELNYCHYI, Yevgeniya SAMOKHINA, Igor RUBTSOV

“…Evaluation of the relative variability of the fore teats length and cow's lifespan of controlled breeds showed that cows had a longer functional life with an average score of 5 and 6. The relative variability established between the evaluation of linear traits that characterize the udder morphological structure and the lifespan of cows testified about the effectiveness of animal selection by type in the direction of longevity. …”
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Exploring the Mechanical Properties of Bioprinted Multi-Layered Polyvinyl Alcohol Cryogel for Vascular Applications by Argyro Panieraki, Nasim Mahmoodi, Carl Anthony, Rosemary J. Dyson, Lauren E. J. Thomas-Seale

“…Samples with two, four, and six alternating layers were evaluated to assess the effect of layered architecture on elastic and viscoelastic behaviour. …”
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Hypoxic state and glycolysis as a possible anticancer therapeutic target by V. A. Koblyakov

“…Experimental results demonstrate that glycolysis functions in tumor cells are not restrict only energy supply. …”
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Predicting the stability and exploring the fundamental physical properties of tetragonal Gd2O3: A comprehensive first-principles investigation by Minhajul Islam, Md Abdur Rob Sheikh

“…By utilizing density functional theory (DFT) within a first-principles framework, a comprehensive exploration into the physical characteristics of the predicted tetragonal phase of Gd2O3 has been effectively conducted. …”
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Discursive Characteristics of 21st Century Poetryas a Communicative Practice by Stefania A. Konkova

“…If we imagine a poetic text in place of a message in R. Jakobson’s functional model, the success of a message is realized depending on the context available to the addressee. …”
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Modelling, optimization and characterization of carbon black derived from waste tyre pyrolysis by Odunayo T. Ore, Festus M. Adebiyi

“…The interplay of process parameters was illustrated by the 3D surface plots, which showed a positive correlation between the combined effects of feedstock mass and temperature and carbon black yield. …”
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