Evaluating Supply Chain Network Models for Third Party Logistics Operated Supply-Processing-Distribution in Thai Hospitals: An AHP-Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach by Duangpun Kritchanchai, Daranee Senarak, Tuangyot Supeekit, Wirachchaya Chanpuypetch

“…The model emphasises the integration of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to streamline supply-processing-distribution (SPD) functions. By outsourcing non-core activities like SPD to 3PL providers, hospitals can enhance their operational efficiency, allowing healthcare professionals to focus on core tasks and ultimately improving service delivery. …”
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Dynamic synthetic-scanning photoacoustic tracking monitors hepatic and renal clearance pathway of exogeneous probes in vivo by Jing Lv, Hengrong Lan, Aoji Qin, Tong Sun, Dan Shao, Fei Gao, Junjie Yao, Kamran Avanaki, Liming Nie

“…Moreover, very few longitudinal studies have been performed for drug candidates for different symptoms. …”
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Identification and validation of LDHA and SLC16A1 for predicting prognosis and diagnosis in lower-grade glioma by Jingyi Huang, Qishun Wang, Zhijun Li, Xuning Huang, Wen Wang, Jiao Liu

“…GSEA demonstrated that LDHA is involved in the chemokine and NOD-like receptor signaling pathways, whereas SLC16A1 is involved in the JAK-STAT and NOD-like receptor signaling pathways. …”
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Berberine in cardiovascular therapy: bridging modern pharmacology with the traditional Chinese botanicals Huanglian (黄连), Huangbai (黄柏), Amur Cork Tree (黄檗), and Gong Lao Mu (亮叶十大功... by Seema Sharma, Sampat Singh Tanwar

“…Our search used keywords like ''Berberine,'' ''Cardiovascular therapy,'' ''TCM,'' and specific botanical names (e.g., ''Huanglian''). …”
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Synergistic Hierarchical AI Framework for USV Navigation: Closing the Loop Between Swin-Transformer Perception, T-ASTAR Planning, and Energy-Aware TD3 Control by Haonan Ye, Hongjun Tian, Qingyun Wu, Yihong Xue, Jiayu Xiao, Guijie Liu, Yang Xiong

“…The framework integrates (1) a novel adaptation of the Swin-Transformer to generate a dense, semantic risk map from raw visual data, enabling the system to interpret ambiguous marine conditions like sun glare and choppy water, enabling real-time environmental understanding crucial for guidance; (2) a Transformer-enhanced A-star (T-ASTAR) algorithm with spatio-temporal attentional guidance to generate globally near-optimal and energy-aware static paths; (3) a domain-adapted TD3 agent featuring a novel energy-aware reward function that optimizes for USV hydrodynamic constraints, making it suitable for long-endurance missions tailored for USVs to perform dynamic local path optimization and real-time obstacle avoidance, forming a key control element; and (4) CUDA acceleration to meet the computational demands of real-time ocean engineering applications. …”
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Oestrogen suppresses the adipogenesis of fibro/adipogenic progenitors through reactivating the METTL3–ESR1‐mediated loop in post‐menopausal females by Hao Zhou, Shujing Feng, Jinkui Cai, Xiexiang Shao, Siyuan Zhu, Han Zhou, Yongmin Cao, Ru Wang, Xingzuan Lin, Jianhua Wang

“…The effects of estrogen supplementation on muscular fatty infiltration and locomotor function in OVX mice were evaluated by immunofluorescent staining and functional analysis. …”
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On the design of a small scale tidal converter for long time deployment at sea by Damiano Alizzio, Luana Gurnari, Vito Antonio Nardi, Marco Torresi, Domenico Coiro, Sergio Mario Camporeale, Pasquale Giuseppe Fabio Filianoti

“…The main objective of this experiment is to develop a digital twin with integrated fault detection and isolation capabilities to improve the reliability and performance of the system. A fully functional 1:10 scale model of GEMSTAR was designed based on extensive measurements of tidal currents at the planned deployment site. …”
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Dendritic cell-derived MYD88 potentiates as a biomarker for immune regulation in hepatocellular carcinoma and may predict a better immunological result by Zheming Liu, Zheming Liu, Hengbo Zhu, Fengxia Zhang, Wenting Huang, Shipeng Zhu, Songjiang He, Yi Yao, Qibin Song, Xue Zhang

“…IntroductionMYD88 (myeloid differentiation primary response 88) is a key adaptor protein mediate immune responses, primarily through Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and interleukin-1 receptor (IL-1R) signaling. …”
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KIR and HLA-C interactions promote differential dendritic cell maturation and is a major determinant of graft failure following kidney transplantation. by Raj Hanvesakul, Chandrashekhar Kubal, Jason Moore, Desley Neil, Mark Cook, Simon Ball, David Briggs, Paul Moss, Paul Cockwell

“…<h4>Background</h4>HLA-C is an important ligand for killer immunoglobulin like receptors (KIR) that regulate natural killer (NK) cell function. …”
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Single cell RNA-seq reveals cellular and transcriptional heterogeneity in the splenic CD11b+Ly6Chigh monocyte population expanded in sepsis-surviving mice by Haruki Watanabe, Minakshi Rana, Myoungsun Son, Pui Yan Chiu, Yurong Fei-Bloom, Kwangmin Choi, Betty Diamond, Barbara Sherry

“…Methods Sham or CLP surgeries were performed on C57BL/6J and BALB/c mice. Four weeks later splenic CD11b+Ly6Chigh cells from both groups were isolated for phenotypic (flow cytometry) and functional (phagocytosis and glycolysis) characterization and RNA was obtained for single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) and subsequent analysis. …”
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Mixed-Effects Model to Assess the Effect of Disengagements on Speed of an Automated Shuttle with Sensors for Localization, Navigation, and Obstacle Detection by Abhinav Grandhi, Ninad Gore, Srinivas S. Pulugurtha

“…This reduction underscores the disruptive impact of disengagements on the automated shuttle’s performance. The analysis revealed substantial variability in the effect of disengagements across different route segments, suggesting that certain segments, likely due to varying traffic conditions, road geometries, and traffic control characteristics, pose greater challenges for autonomous navigation. …”
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Comparative Techno-Economic and Carbon Footprint Analysis of Semi-Extensive and Intensive Beef Farming by Angelo Frascarelli, Stefano Ciliberti, Sofia Maria Lilli, Paolo Pascolini, Jacopo Gabriele Orlando, Margherita Tiradritti

“…These findings highlight the need for further investigation into diverse functional units to assess the environmental and economic performance of farming systems. …”
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Clear Aligners and Miniscrews in a Scissor Bite Adult Treatment by Teresa Pinho, Duarte Rocha, Sara Gonçalves, Maria Luís Martins

“…In spite of this, the efficiency of the clear aligners and auxiliaries like bite ramps, MS, and elastics in successfully correcting a complex scissor bite in an adult patient was demonstrated, with significant esthetic and functional commitment, demonstrated by the case reliability PAR (peer assessment rating) index.…”
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A naturally occurring 31 bp deletion in TEOSINTE BRANCHED1 causes branched ears in maize by Ling Ai, Ju Qiu, Jiuguang Wang, Mengya Qian, Tingting Liu, Wan Cao, Fangyu Xing, Hameed Gul, Yingyi Zhang, Xiangling Gong, Jing Li, Hong Duan, Qianlin Xiao, Zhizhai Liu

“…Meanwhile, further functional dissection of ZmTB1be1 might shed new light on TB1, the most famous domestication related gene in maize.…”
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Association between Alzheimer's disease pathologic products and age and a pathologic product-based diagnostic model for Alzheimer's disease by Weizhe Zhen, Yu Wang, Hongjun Zhen, Weihe Zhang, Wen Shao, Yu Sun, Yanan Qiao, Shuhong Jia, Zhi Zhou, Yuye Wang, Leian Chen, Jiali Zhang, Dantao Peng, Dantao Peng

“…Using correlation analysis method like cor function, we analyzed the pathology products (t-Tau, p-Tau, and Aβ proteins), age, gender, and Minimum Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores in the ADNI data. …”
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Variable thermal conductivity effects on MHD flow of non-Newtonian ternary hybrid nanofluid between rotating disks, A Cattaneo–Christov heat transfer analysis by Hussan Zeb, Kamal Shah, Manar Alqudah, Thabet Abdeljawad

“…Furthermore, Cobalt Firrite CoFe2O3 aluminum oxide Al2O3 and titanium-oxide (TiO2) are ternary hybrid nanofluids that function well in applications like energy-efficient heat exchangers, magnetic fluid-based technologies, and advanced electronic cooling systems where boosted thermal conductivity and fluid dynamics are needed. …”
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Exploring the impact of chronic intermittent EU-GMP certified Cannabis sativa L. therapy and its relevance in a rat model of aging by Ivona-Maria Tudorancea, Gabriela-Dumitrita Stanciu, Carmen Solcan, Mitica Ciorpac, Andrei Szilagyi, Daniela-Carmen Ababei, Raluca-Maria Gogu, Bogdan-Ionel Tamba

“…Results Cannabixir® Medium Flos was found to be generally safe, with no significant effects on motor performance and a neutral effect on anxiety-like behavior. …”
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Advances in electroactive polymer-based haptic actuators for human-machine interfaces: from principles to applications by Yue Chen, Fujian Zhang, Guanggui Cheng, Jian Jiao, Zhongqiang Zhang

“…We also address challenges like performance limitations and manufacturing complexities, while discussing future trends in material optimization, structural design, and innovative driving strategies. …”
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Effect of injecting adipose stem cells combined with platelet-rich fibrin releasate at Shenshu acupoint (BL23) on acute kidney injury in rabbits by Hsin-Ni Chuang, Wen Pei, Tzong-Fu Kuo, Yu-Hao Liu, Chia-Yih Wang, Yen-Wei Chang, Chi‐Hsuan Chuang, Chang-Huan Yang, Ming-Hsi Chuang, Ming-Hsi Chuang, Ming-Hsi Chuang, Ming-Hsi Chuang

“…Serum creatinine (CRE) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels were measured to assess kidney function. Additionally, histological examination of kidney tissue was performed to observe morphological changes and tissue repair.ResultsThe PRFr + ADSCs treatment group exhibited a significant reduction in CRE and BUN levels during the second week following transplantation. …”
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Revisiting polychlorinated biphenyls enriching in human and disrupting of thyroid hormone receptor β1 by Qiao Wang, Junsong Bao, Yuhao Fan, Junjie Jiang, Ying Wang, Limei Chen, Jun Jin

“…Furthermore, to evaluate binding of PCBs to the thyroid hormone receptor TRβ1, molecular docking simulations are performed. It is found that the PCBs of PCB28, PCB52, and PCB153 can interfere with triiodothyronine binding to TRβ1, which are comparable to the effects of the polybrominated biphenyl BB-153, a known thyroid function disruptor. …”
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