Fast COVID-19 Detection from Chest X-Ray Images Using DCT Compression by Fatma Taher, Reem T. Haweel, Usama M. H. Al Bastaki, Eman Abdelwahed, Tariq Rehman, Tarek I. Haweel

“…Currently, real-time quantitative reverse transcription-PCR (rqRT-PCR) is popular for coronavirus detection due to its high specificity, simple quantitative analysis, and higher sensitivity than conventional RT-PCR. …”
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The Impact of the Variability of RT-qPCR Standard Curves on Reliable Viral Detection in Wastewater Surveillance by Lorena Casado-Martín, Marta Hernández, Nadine Yeramian, Daniel Pérez, José M. Eiros, Antonio Valero, David Rodríguez-Lázaro

“…Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR) is a molecular technique that has become a gold standard in various disciplines, including environmental microbiology, due to its high sensitivity and specificity. …”
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Estimation of inelastic skeletal storativity based on SAR-derived land subsidence and groundwater variation in Beijing Plain, China by Chenxia Li, Yanbing Wang, Jie Yu, Huili Gong, Xiaojuan Li, Xiyue Yang, Haowen Cheng, Xiaohuan Li, Kemiao Shao

“…The Si estimated in the study area can be utilized to accurately deduce the regional water level shifts, thereby aiding in the efficient and sustainable management of groundwater resources.…”
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Variability in the use of pulse oximeters with children in Kenyan hospitals: A mixed-methods analysis. by Abigail J Enoch, Mike English, Clinical Information Network, Gerald McGivern, Sasha Shepperd

“…Implementation requires efficient and transparent procurement and repair systems to ensure adequate availability. …”
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GIS-based modeling and analytical approaches for groundwater quality suitability for different purposes in the Egyptian Nile Valley, a case study in Wadi Qena by Hanaa A. Megahed, Abd El-Hay A. Farrag, Amira A. Mohamed, Mahmoud H. Darwish, Mohamed A. E. AbdelRahman, Heba El-Bagoury, Paola D’Antonio, Antonio Scopa, Mansour A. A. Saad

“…This study aims to assess groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation purposes by integrating quantitative analyses and GIS techniques. To achieve this goal, 17 groundwater samples were collected from the Quaternary and Nubian aquifer from the middle and southern part of the Wadi. …”
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Screening for Drought Tolerance Within a Common Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) Landrace Accessions Core Collection from the Lazio Region of Italy by Enrica Alicandri, Ester Badiani, Anna Rita Paolacci, Emilio Lo Presti, Roberta Caridi, Roberto Rea, Francesco Pati, Maurizio Badiani, Mario Ciaffi, Agostino Sorgonà

“…Two genotype pairs, in particular, could be of interest for studying the morpho-physiological and molecular mechanisms underlying drought tolerance in common bean, as well as for identifying quantitative trait loci associated with water scarcity, which could be beneficially employed in breeding programs. …”
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Geographic origin discrimination and quantification of phenolic compounds and moisture in Artemisia argyi folium using NIRS and chemometrics by Lifei Hu, Yifan Wang, Xin Wu, Yuanyuan Shan, Fengxiao Zhu, Fan Zhang, Qiang Yang, Mingxing Liu

“…This NIRS-based approach achieved a higher detection efficiency and lower cost compared to conventional methods and thus provides a rapid and efficient solution for the geographic traceability and quantitative evaluation of AAF.…”
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TEA5K: a high-resolution and liquid-phase multiple-SNP array for molecular breeding in tea plant by Dingding Liu, Chenyu Zhang, Yuanyuan Ye, Piao Mei, Yang Gong, Zhen Liu, Chao Sun, Xuecheng Zhao, Shiqi Ding, Jiedan Chen, Liang Chen, Chunlei Ma

“…Result We developed a highly efficient multiple-SNP array, the TEA5K mSNP array, which comprises 5,781 liquid-phase probes based on the Genotyping by Target Sequencing (GBTS) system. …”
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Rhizosphere bacterial community structure and nutrient cycling genes jointly drive the soil multifunctionality of Phoebe bournei young plantations under potassium fertilizer by Ying Zhang, Xu Wang, Gongxiu He, Yuqing Geng, Chuxiang Chen, Jinjin Zhou, Zehao Li, Jiaqi Feng, Yingying Diao, Lili Yang, Zhixia Hou, Xie Zhang, Honggang Sun, Li Ji

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Impacts of Ecological Restoration Projects on Ecosystem Carbon Storage of Tongluo Mountain Mining Area, Chongqing, in Southwest China by Lei Ma, Manyi Li, Chen Wang, Hongtao Si, Mingze Xu, Dongxue Zhu, Cheng Li, Chao Jiang, Peng Xu, Yuhe Hu

“…The methodology combined the high-spatial-resolution satellite imagery for large-scale vegetation mapping with field-measured biomass calibration to enhance the quantitative accuracy, enabling an efficient carbon storage assessment across heterogeneous landscapes. …”
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Development of a rapid on-site detection method for largemouth bass virus based on RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a system by Na Li, Chunmei Dai, Yuelin Mao, Yimeng Zhang, Huiyuan Yan, Huijiao Wang, Yinghui Qin, Baicheng Huang, Xinjie Wang, Lunguang Yao

“…Validation with 42 clinical samples of suspected LMBV infection demonstrated 100% concordance among the RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a method, quantitative PCR and lateral flow strip assay. The one-pot method and lyophilization strategy demonstrated consistent detection results with two-step RPA-CRISPR methods in clinical sample testing, offering more convenient and stable application characteristics for on-site detection.DiscussionThis study establishes an efficient process for detecting LMBV nucleic acids in fish clinical samples, culminating in a CRISPR-based fluorescent readout, offering significant advantages for viral diagnosis and monitoring.…”
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Chikungunya intra-vector dynamics in Aedes albopictus from Lyon (France) upon exposure to a human viremia-like dose range reveals vector barrier’s permissiveness and supports local... by Viginier, Barbara, Cappuccio, Lucie, Garnier, Céline, Martin, Edwige, Maisse, Carine, Valiente Moro, Claire, Minard, Guillaume, Fontaine, Albin, Lequime, Sébastian, Ratinier, Maxime, Arnaud, Frédérick, Raquin, Vincent

“…Vector competence is a complex, time-dependent, quantitative phenotype influenced by biotic and abiotic factors. …”
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Investigating challenges and opportunities of applying block-chain technology to reduce agrifood loss by Habiba Elrouby, Sahar Elbarky, Amal Sakr

“…<strong></strong></p><p><strong>Design Methodology/Approach: </strong>The investigation was conducted using a quantitative research design, first tracing the literature to identify issues related to the adoption of blockchain technology in the agri-food industry. …”
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Optimized Whole-Slide-Image H&amp;E Stain Normalization: A Step Towards Big Data Integration in Digital Pathology by Jose L. Agraz, Carlos Agraz, Andrew A. Chen, Charles Rice, Robert S. Pozos, Sven Aelterman, Amanda Tan, Angela N. Viaene, MacLean P. Nasrallah, Parth Sharma, Caleb M. Grenko, Tahsin Kurc, Joel Saltz, Michael D. Feldman, Hamed Akbari, Russell T. Shinohara, Spyridon Bakas, Parker Wilson

“…Digital histopathology, enhanced by automation, facilitates the efficient analysis of massive amount of biopsy images produced on a daily basis, streamlining the evaluation process. …”
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Impact of pre-acidification on the functionality and insoluble calcium levels of low-moisture part-skim mozzarella made from high-casein milk by Aakash Varsha Swaminathan, S⊘ren K. Lillevang, Selvarani Govindasamy-Lucey, John J. Jaeggi, Mark E. Johnson, J.A. Lucey

“…The use of PA could help improve the functionality of LMPS mozzarella made from milk high in CN, with citric acid being the most efficient in dissolving the insoluble calcium from CN.…”
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Cloning, Expression, and Bioinformatics Analysis of the <i>AvFD1</i> Gene in <i>Amomum villosum</i> Lour by Duo Wang, Yating Zhu, Shuang Li, Hongyou Zhao, Chongnan Wang, Qianxia Li, Yanfang Wang, Chunyong Yang, Ge Li, Yanqian Wang, Lixia Zhang

“…The expression profiles of <i>AvFD1</i> in various tissues and in 1- and 2-year bearing <i>A. villosum</i> varieties were investigated by quantitative real-time PCR. This study successfully cloned the <i>FD1</i> gene sequence of <i>A. villosum</i>, marking the first reported characterization of this gene in the species. …”
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A new 3-arylbenzofuran derivative EIE-2 reestablishes Treg-dependent tolerance in rheumatoid arthritis by targeting on Syk induced mTOR and PKCθ imbalance by Ping Li, Ping Li, Xin Yin, Xinzhu Wen, Xuyu Li, Yuqing Wang, Hongyan Zhan, Hanqing Che, Chunsuo Yao, Qi Hou, Ziqian Zhang, Ruifang Zheng, Mingbao Lin

“…The role of Syk in Treg-dependent tolerance and the mechanism of EIE-2 were explored using western blotting, quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) and flow cytometry. …”
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A systematic review of Leptospira in water and soil environments. by Emilie Bierque, Roman Thibeaux, Dominique Girault, Marie-Estelle Soupé-Gilbert, Cyrille Goarant

“…This better insight into the risk of leptospirosis will allow implementing efficient control measures and prevention for the human and animal populations exposed.…”
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Green Tea Extract (<i>Theaceae</i>; <i>Camellia sinensis</i> L.): A Promising Antimicrobial, Anti-Quorum Sensing and Antibiofilm Candidate Against Multidrug-Resistant <i>Campylobac... by Mona S. Emara, Ahmed M. Ammar, Ashraf M.O. Abdelwahab, Attia A. Elgdawy, Adel Abdelkhalek, Elena Pet, Gabi Dumitrescu, Mirela Ahmadi, Norhan K. Abd El-Aziz

“…Many studies have been carried out to explore innovative and alternative strategies to control antibiotic-resistant campylobacters in animal reservoirs and human hosts; however, limited studies have been performed to develop efficient control schemes against <i>Campylobacter</i> biofilms. …”
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STUDY OF THE PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITY OF NOVEL EPOR/CD131 HETERORECEPTOR AGONISTS IN MICE WITH ENDOTHELIAL-SPECIFIC EXPRESSION OF MUTANT POLG GENE by М. В. Korokin, M. V. Kubekina, A. V. Deykin, O. V. Antsiferov, V. M. Pokrovskii, L. V. Korokina, N. L. Kartashkina, V. A. Soldatova, E. V. Kuzubova, A. I. Radchenko, M. V. Pokrovskii

“…The use of EP-11-1 led to a more efficient, in comparison with pHBSP, restoration of endothelial-dependent vasodilation of the aortic segments in mice with endothelial-specific overexpression of the mutant Polg gene.Conclusion. …”
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