Autism spectrum disorder related phenotypes in a mouse model lacking the neuronal actin binding protein profilin 2 by Walter Witke, Marina Di Domenico, Laura Maggi, Alessia Di Nardo, Valentin Stein, Pietro Pilo Boyl

“…Lastly, we study anatomical features of the cerebellum using immunofluorescence stainings.ResultsWe show that PFN2 deficiency reproduces a number of autistic-like phenotypes in the mouse, such as social behavior impairment, stereotypic behavior, altered vocal communication, and deficits in motor performance and coordination. …”
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Design of a Broadband Integrated Mode Converter Based on Non-Uniform Binary Long-Period Grating by Direct Multiparameter Optimization by Edyta Sroda, Jacek Olszewski, Waclaw Urbanczyk

“…Two converters with coupling caused by the lateral shift and step-like thickness change of adjacent waveguides were numerically optimized for the 1.3 and 1.55 μm bands. …”
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Detection of Elementary White Mucosal Lesions by an AI System: A Pilot Study by Gaetano La Mantia, Federico Kiswarday, Giuseppe Pizzo, Giovanna Giuliana, Giacomo Oteri, Mario G. C. A. Cimino, Olga Di Fede, Giuseppina Campisi

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The Historical Evolution of the Role of Vegetation in the Enhancement and Conservation of Archaeological Sites: A Landscape Architecture Perspective Focused Mainly on Cases from It... by Electra Kanellou, Maria Papafotiou

“…These examples illustrate how landscape architectural approaches can use vegetation to reconstruct lost architectural forms, enhance visitor engagement, and provide ecosystem functions. The article also addresses challenges related to historical authenticity, species selection, and ecological performance, arguing for future strategies that integrate archaeological sites into dynamic, living heritage systems, through collaborative, ecologically informed design.…”
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Full-scale insight into high-entropy ceramics from basic concepts, synthesis technologies, structural characteristics, and properties to application prospects by Yunlei Wang, Jie Zhang, Taibin Wu, Guangjie Huang

“…The article also reviews the applications of HECs in high-temperature structural materials, functional materials, high-performance coatings, and biomedical implants. …”
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Diets shape thermal responses in Chinese giant salamanders by altering liver metabolism by Runliang Zhai, Runliang Zhai, Chunlin Zhao, Liming Chang, Liming Chang, Jiongyu Liu, Tian Zhao, Jianping Jiang, Jianping Jiang, Wei Zhu, Wei Zhu

“…Given the role of TCA cycle in heat susceptibility of A. davidianus, these findings suggest that the TCA cycle likely mediates the interactive effects of temperature and diet on thermal performance. …”
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Design, assembly, and tuning of a multipurpose FPV drone: A flexible and low-cost alternative by Franco Alessandro Arenas Mamani, Gustavo Bryam Capira Malcoaccha, Marco Antonio Blanco Quicaño, Leonardo Gabriel Prado Gutierrez, German Alberto Echaiz Espinoza, Erasmo Sulla Espinoza, Andres Ortiz Salazar

“…Importantly, the APdrone offers operational flexibility and significant cost savings (USD 647.09), compared to high-end drones like the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, while maintaining comparable functionality and allowing for customization. …”
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Advancements in Mixed-Matrix Membranes for Various Separation Applications: State of the Art and Future Prospects by Bhoga Arundhathi, Manideep Pabba, Shrisha S. Raj, Nivedita Sahu, Sundergopal Sridhar

“…Integrating nanomaterials into membranes has revolutionized selective transport processes, offering enhanced properties and functionalities. Mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) are nanocomposite membranes (NCMs) that incorporate inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) into organic polymeric matrices, augmenting mechanical strength, thermal stability, separation performance, and antifouling characteristics. …”
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Discovery of novel diagnostic biomarkers of hepatocellular carcinoma associated with immune infiltration by Qiang Liu, Hua Zhang, Heng Xiao, Ao Ren, Ying Cai, Rui Liao, Huarong Yu, Zhongjun Wu, Zuotian Huang

“…Cell experiments were performed to evaluate the function of R-spondin 3 (RSPO3) in HCC cells. …”
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Application Of ArtifiCial Intelligence in E-Governance: A Comparative Study of Supervised Machine Learning and Ensemble Learning Algorithms on Crime Prediction. by Niyonzima, Ivan, Muhaise, Hussein, Akankwasa, Aureri

“…Machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence, has been used by government agencies in developed countries in different operations like face recognition, computer forensics, image and video analysis to identify criminals and crime predictions. …”
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Granulosa cell-specific FOXJ2 overexpression induces premature ovarian insufficiency by triggering apoptosis via mitochondrial calcium overload by Yunxia Zhang, Qiqian Wu, Furong Bai, Yanqin Hu, Bufang Xu, Yujie Tang, Jingwen Wu

“…Moreover, short hairpin RNA interference was performed on primary GCs and human ovarian granulosa-like tumor (KGN) cells to explore the relationship between FOXJ2 and its target gene in apoptosis and mitochondrial calcium overload. …”
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Analysis of Changes in Hematological Parameters of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease before and after Dialysis by Archna Rautela, Sharmila Dudani, Vishal Sharma, Shubham S Chauhan

“…Background: End-stage renal disease is the final stage of chronic renal failure where there is a progressive irreversible worsening of renal function. This requires dialysis, a technique in which substances move from the blood through a semipermeable membrane and into a dialysis solution (dialysate). …”
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Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells have better restorative capacity than bone marrow-derived cells in a cerebellar ataxic rat model by Rasha M. Att, Angie M. Ameen, Horeya Erfan Korayem, Noha Abogresha, Yasser El-Wazir

“…We assessed the following: 1) cerebellar motor functions in vivo (by Rotarod test, open-field test, and Quantitative gait analysis); 2) cerebellar histological architecture; and 3) cerebellar immunohistochemical examination of the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio as in indicator of apoptosis, and the levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) as neuroprotective factors. …”
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Enhanced Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks Using a Bat-Optimized Malicious Anchor Node Prediction Algorithm by Balachandran Nair Premakumari Sreeja, Gopikrishnan Sundaram, Marco Rivera, Patrick Wheeler

“…The accuracy of node localization plays a crucial role in the performance and reliability of wireless sensor networks (WSNs), which are widely utilized in fields like security systems and environmental monitoring. …”
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Enhanced adsorption of phenol using EDTA-4Na- and KOH-modified almond shell biochar by Yanqin Chen, Donghui Wang, Xueli Wang, Jing Wu, Shifang Song

“…A-BC is rich in functional groups (-OH, -CH2, N–C, C-H, N–H) closely related to phenol adsorption. …”
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Harnessing Meta-Reinforcement Learning for Enhanced Tracking in Geofencing Systems by Alireza Famili, Shihua Sun, Tolga Atalay, Angelos Stavrou

“…They are now considered essential tools for defining and controlling boundaries across various applications, from aviation safety in drone management to access control within mixed reality platforms like the metaverse. Effective geofencing relies heavily on precise tracking capabilities, a critical component for maintaining the integrity and functionality of these systems. …”
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Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Polysaccharides from <i>Lyophyllum decastes</i>: Structural Analysis and Bioactivity Assessment by Qiong Wu, Bin Liang, Jiaming Wang, Yonggang Dai

“…In summary, LDPs exhibit significant biological activity, especially outstanding performance in antioxidant, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects, proving their potential for development in functional foods and pharmaceuticals. …”
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Comparison between the EKFC-equation and machine learning models to predict Glomerular Filtration Rate by Felipe Kenji Nakano, Anna Åkesson, Jasper de Boer, Klest Dedja, Robbe D’hondt, Fateme Nateghi Haredasht, Jonas Björk, Marie Courbebaisse, Lionel Couzi, Natalie Ebert, Björn O. Eriksen, R. Neil Dalton, Laurence Derain-Dubourg, Francois Gaillard, Cyril Garrouste, Anders Grubb, Lola Jacquemont, Magnus Hansson, Nassim Kamar, Christophe Legendre, Karin Littmann, Christophe Mariat, Toralf Melsom, Lionel Rostaing, Andrew D. Rule, Elke Schaeffner, Per-Ola Sundin, Arend Bökenkamp, Ulla Berg, Kajsa Åsling-Monemi, Luciano Selistre, Anders Larsson, Ulf Nyman, Antoine Lanot, Hans Pottel, Pierre Delanaye, Celine Vens

“…Despite being the most general equation, EKFC, just like previously proposed approaches, can still struggle to achieve satisfactory performance, limiting its clinical applicability. …”
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The Consistency of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention Definitions in the Context of Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries: A Rapid Review and Critical Exploration of Common Terms... by Aske Holm-Jensen, Evgenios Vlachos, Louise Kamuk Storm, Corrie Myburgh

“…Standard definitions, appropriate to athletic health and performance practice, are required to systematically develop the state-of-the-art. …”
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Envisioning Answers: Unleashing Deep Learning for Visual Question Answering in Artistic Images by Erfan Zolghadriha, Kazim Fouladi-Ghaleh, Pouya Ardehkhani

“…Additionally, the research explores the impact of parameters like the number of glances and activation functions on the model's performance.…”
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