Coffee plant disease identification with an attentive multi-image segmentation framework (MISF) with CycleGAN by Savitri Kulkarni, P. Deepa Shenoy, K.R. Venugopal

“…Experimental evaluations on a comprehensive dataset demonstrate the approach’s effectiveness, showcasing its potential as a robust and efficient tool for automated coffee plant disease diagnosis. …”
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Antisense oligonucleotides targeting the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid gene decrease viral titers in hamsters by Christopher Fitzpatrick, Nicolas Meunier, Sophie Lepoder, Sophie Dhorne-Pollet, Bruno Da Costa, Bernard Klonjkowki, Jean-François Eléouët, Verónica A. Burzio, Bernard Delmas, Eric Barrey

“…ASO-N1 induced a sustained reduction in viral RNA and inflammatory cytokine expression in the nasal mucosa and efficiently decreased infectious viral titers in nasal swabs at day 3 post infection. …”
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Correlation between negative expression of pepsinogen C and a series of phenotypic markers of gastric cancer in different gastric diseases by Jingyi Jiang, Shixuan Shen, Nannan Dong, Jingwei Liu, Qian Xu, Liping Sun, Yuan Yuan

“…Combined detection of negative marker PGC and positive markers MG7‐Ag and MMP9 could be used as a potential follow‐up panel for monitoring dynamical progression of AG and improving the detection efficiency of high‐risk individuals of gastric cancer, and then taking necessary interventions on the target population.…”
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AI-based carbon peak prediction and energy transition optimization for thermal power industry in energy-intensive regions of China by Chenhao Huang, Zhongyang Lin, Jian Wu, Penghan Li, Chaofeng Zhang, Yanzhao Liu, Weirong Chen, Xin Xu, Jinsong Deng

“…Leveraging multi-source data-driven AI models, this study efficiently provided reliable quantitative support for measuring policies with various priorities, emphasizing the necessity of implementing balanced energy transition strategies. …”
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Genetic Linkage Map Construction and QTL Mapping for Juvenile Leaf and Growth Traits in <i>Camellia oleifera</i> by Ling Ye, Yu Li, Yanxuan Liu, Lexin Zhou, Jia’ni Li, Tian Liang, Weiwei Xie, Yiqing Xie, Zhizhen Li, Huanhuan Lv, Na Hou, Gang Wang, Guomin Liu, Guohua Zheng, Shipin Chen, Hui Chen

“…Using interval mapping, we localized quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for 11 juvenile traits in <i>C. oleifera</i>, identifying 15 QTLs for growth traits and 24 QTLs for leaf traits, including 4 stable QTLs. …”
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In vitro and in silico evaluation of the antioxidant and anticancer properties of Salvia officinalis L. hydroethanolic extract: Microencapsulation for enhanced delivery and functio... by Osama Magouz, Dina A. Amer, Hanaa A. El-Hamshary, Amr Farouk, Ebtihal Khojah, Khadija S. Radhi, Ahmed A. Zaky, Tamer M. El-Messery, Lamiaa I. El-Nawasany

“…The resulting microcapsules were characterized for encapsulation efficiency, morphology, zeta potential, fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, and stability in a simulated gastrointestinal digestion model. …”
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Viral replication modulated by hallmark conformational ensembles: how AlphaFold-predicted features of RdRp folding dynamics combined with intrinsic disorder-mediated function enabl... by Rachid Tahzima, Rachid Tahzima, Rachid Tahzima, Rachid Tahzima, Justine Charon, Adrian Diaz, Kris De Jonghe, Sebastien Massart, Thierry Michon, Wim Vranken, Wim Vranken, Wim Vranken, Wim Vranken

“…In this review, we highlight how biophysics-inspired prediction tools combined with advanced deep learning algorithms, such as AlphaFold2 (AF2), can help efficiently infer the conformational heterogeneity and dynamics of RdRps. …”
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Potential role of SUMO-specific proteases 1 in ferroptosis by XIE Bin, BAI Meng, WU Yan, WO Lulu, HUANG Ying, ZHANG Jing

“…Ferroptosis in human fibrosarcoma HT1080 cells, murine fibrosarcoma MCA-205 cells, and human embryonic kidney 293T cells was induced by RAS-selective lethal 3 (RSL3). Quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR) and Western blotting were used to detect the expression of SENP1. …”
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Global drought tolerant maize research and development: Analysis and visualization of cutting-edge scientific technologies by Muhammad Azrai, Abdul Haris Bahrun, Roy Efendi, Nining Nurini Andayani, Muhammad Jihad, Bahtiar, Bunyamin Zainuddin, Muslimin, Muhammad Aqil

“…Integrating cutting-edge breeding tools such as HTPP and genome editing/CRISPR-Cas9 indicates a shift toward improving breeding efficiency and accuracy. Future research aims to refine precision editing techniques and promote transparent communication for ethical deployment. …”
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Preventing chronic malnutrition in children under 2 years in rural Angola (MuCCUA trial): protocol for the economic evaluation of a three-arm community cluster randomised controlle... by Rocio Martin-Canavate, Estefania Custodio, Elena Trigo, María Romay-Barja, Israel Molina, Zaida Herrador, Isabel Aguado, Ferran Ramirez, Lourdes Maria Faria, Ana Silva-Gerardo, Jose Carlos Lima, Eva Iráizoz, Tayná Marques, Antonio Vargas, Amador Gomez, Chloe Puett

“…We will collect programme costs prospectively using a combined calculation method including quantitative and qualitative data. Financial costs will be estimated by applying activity-based costing methods to accounting records using time allocation sheets. …”
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Design and Validation of Tourism Destination Marketing Model Using New Electronic Technologies by Fatemeh Mirzaei, Hamid zargham boroujeni, Farid Askari, Seyed Mahdi Moafi Madani

“…Also, because both quantitative and qualitative methods have been used, it is mixed research. …”
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A Systematic Review of the Microfinance Literature: An ADO-TCM Framework Approach by Bahman Khodapanah, Mohammad Bashokouh Ajirlou, Fariba Mesri

“…The research approaches employed were quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, utilizing both cross-sectional and longitudinal time frames. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Dynamic Response of Slab-Column Structures under Fire-Explosion Coupled Effects by LIU Jingbo, YANG Qiong, WU Lei, WANG Chengquan, YU Xiongfei, FANG Mingyu, DONG Tengfang

“…A critical knowledge gap exists in quantitatively understanding these coupled effects and the governing parameters that influence the structural behavior. …”
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An evaluation model and its application of low-pressure abrasive air jet slitting hard rock by Jianping WEI, Yubo CAI, Tiegang ZHANG, Yi XUE, Songtao JI, Changjiang CHEN, Huidong ZHANG, Yong LIU

“…Low-pressure abrasive air jet technology is one of the most promising methods for addressing the issues of low efficiency and significant tool wear in hard-rock drilling, owing to its strong rock-breaking capability and low energy consumption. …”
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Contextual factors influencing implementation of tuberculosis digital adherence technologies: a scoping review guided by the RE-AIM framework by Ramnath Subbaraman, Katherine L Fielding, Genevieve Gore, Nicola Foster, Kevin Schwartzman, Miranda Zary, Cedric Kafie, Shruti Bahukudumbi, Chimweta I Chilala, Barbie Patel, Mona S Mohamed

“…After extracting qualitative and quantitative findings, using thematic synthesis, we analysed common findings to create meta-themes informing DAT reach or adoption. …”
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Modulating structural oxygen/crystallinity enables ambient cascade photo‐upgrading of biomass saccharides to lactic acid by Jinshu Huang, Yan Ding, Jie Li, Zhao Hu, Shunmugavel Saravanamurugan, Junqi Wang, Yaqiong Su, Song Yang, Hu Li

“…Here, a molten salt‐assisted in‐plane “stitching” and interlayer “cutting” protocol is developed for constructing a highly crystalline carbon nitride catalyst containing structural oxygen (HC‐CN). HC‐CN is highly efficient for the photothermal cascade transformation of biomass‐derived glucose into lactic acid (LA) with an unprecedented yield (94.3%) at 25°C under full‐spectrum light irradiation within 50 min, which is also applicable to quantitatively photo‐upgrading various saccharides. …”
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Prediction of carbon dioxide emissions from Atlantic Canadian potato fields using advanced hybridized machine learning algorithms – Nexus of field data and modelling by Muhammad Hassan, Khabat Khosravi, Aitazaz A. Farooque, Travis J. Esau, Alaba Boluwade, Rehan Sadiq

“…Finally, different qualitative (scatter plot, line graph, Taylor diagram, box plot, and Rug plot), and quantitative (uncertainty analysis, root mean square error (RMSE), percent of BIAS (PBIAS), Nash Sutcliff efficiency (NSE) and RMSE-observations standard deviation ratio (RSR)) techniques were used for model evaluation and comparison. …”
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Manifestation of a complex of Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc. species on seeds and seedlings of cereals, legumes, oilseeds and cereals by T. Rozhkova, L. Biliavska, H. Iutynska, L. Tytova, N. Leonova, M. Loboda, A. Sylchuk, Ye. Rozhkova

“…The consequences of the use of explosive weapons led to quantitative and qualitative changes in the mycobiota of the studied samples of chernozems from Sumy and Kharkiv regions.…”
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Application of artificial intelligence system based on control theory feedback model in ultrasound diagnosis and treatment medical insurance payment by CUI Xiaomei, HUANG Shengxi, ZHANG Qinghong, XU Lijuan, LI Junmei, LYU Xiaoping, HUANG Yanli, CUI Junfang, LI Tingrui

“…Conclusion The artificial intelligence system for ultrasound diagnostic and treatment based on the control theory feedback model can significantly reduce unnecessary examinations, lower medical insurance fund payments, enhance patients’satisfaction, decrease the misjudgment rate of diagnosis related groups (DRG) , and improve the work efficiency of medical staff. …”
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Modulatory role of Spirulina platensis in oxidative stress, apoptosis, and gene expression in a rat model of dexamethasone-induced hepatotoxicity by Amina Zedan, Amira M. El-Moslemany, Rasha M. Bahnasy, Hanan Salah Eldeen Eldamaty, Suzan S. Ibraheim, Badriyah S. Alotaibi, Mohamed Abdelmegeid, Mohamed Abdelmegeid, Mustafa Shukry, Ahmed A. Elolimy

“…At the end of the experiment, key physiological and biochemical parameters were assessed, including feed intake, body weight gain, feed efficiency ratio (FER), and liver weight. Blood lipid profiles, liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP), total and direct bilirubin, and serum protein levels were analyzed. …”
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