mtGrasp: Streamlined reference‐grade mitochondrial genome assembly and standardization to enhance metazoan mitogenome resources by Mark Louie D. Lopez, Cecilia L. Yang, Lauren Coombe, René L. Warren, Michael J. Allison, Jacob J. Imbery, Inanc Birol, Caren C. Helbing

“…The present study introduces the Mitochondrial Genome Reference‐grade Assembly and Standardization Pipeline (mtGrasp), a streamlined and memory‐efficient pipeline for assembling complete and standardized mitogenomes from short‐read metazoan DNA libraries (https://github.com/bcgsc/mtGrasp). …”
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Assessing the potential and suitability of geothermal resources using Monte Carlo simulation and game-based combination weighting method by Yixiang HE, Pengpeng DING, Shaohua LIU, Mingzhu WANG, Lei ZHU

“…Finally, this study conducted a quantitative suitability evaluation of the geothermal resources and verified the evaluation results based on the spatial distribution of geothermal wells. …”
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Quality and process improvement of the multidisciplinary Heart Team meeting using Lean Six Sigma by Stijn Schretlen, Paulien C Hoefsmit, Ronald J M M Does, Niels J Verouden, H Reinier Zandbergen

“…A quality improvement project to optimise the Heart Team was initiated after the merger of the cardiac centres of Amsterdam University Medical Centre.Methods Lean Six Sigma was applied with the purpose of improving efficiency and quality of care. Qualitative and quantitative analyses supported the multidisciplinary team during quality improvement sessions. …”
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Study on Boiling Performance of Multi-bubble Nucleation at Nanoscale by GAO Deyang, SUN Zhiyuan, LIU Zhanwei, BO Hanliang

“…This study provides a theoretical basis for optimizing the microstructural design in the boiling heat transfer process, offering valuable guidance for the design of efficient heat exchange systems such as nuclear reactors.…”

Evaluation of a digital entomological surveillance planning tool for malaria vector control: Three country mixed methods pilot study. by Charlotte Hemingway, Steven Gowelo, Mercy Opiyo, Dulcisaria Marrenjo, Mara Maquina, Blessings N Kaunda-Khangamwa, Lusungu Kayira, Teklu Cherkose, Yohannes Hailemichael, Neusa Torres, Estevao Mucavele, Muanacha Mintade, Baltazar Candrinho, Themba Mzilahowa, Endalamaw Gadisa, Allison Tatarsky, Élodie A Vajda, Emily Dantzer, Edward Thomsen, Michael Coleman, Neil F Lobo

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Interactive digital toolkits could be an engaging, efficient, and accessible way to build research and surveillance capacity within relevant organizations and local authorities. …”
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Health system determinants of access to essential medicines for children with cancer in Ghana by Avram Denburg, Sumit Gupta, Rhonda Boateng, Lorna Renner, Kadia Petricca

“…Stock-outs occurred for 88% of essential CCD, with a 70-day median stock-out duration; 32% had median price ratios above internationally-accepted efficiency thresholds. Drugs procured inefficiently were more susceptible to stock-outs (p=0.0003). …”
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Characterization of the transcriptional cellular response in midgut tissue of temephos-resistant Aedes aegypti larvae by Elisama Helvecio, Antonio Mauro Rezende, Maria J. R. Bezerra, Osvaldo Pompílio de-Melo-Neto, Maria Alice Varjal de Melo Santos, Tatiany Patrícia Romão, Constância Flávia Junqueira Ayres

“…Understanding the genetic and molecular basis of resistance is important not only to create strategies aimed at detecting and monitoring resistance in the field but also to implement efficient control measures and support the development of new insecticides. …”
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Gene Localization and Functional Validation of <i>GmPDH1</i> in Soybean Against Cyst Nematode Race 4 by Yuehua Dai, Yue Zhang, Chuhui Li, Kun Wan, Yan Chen, Mengen Nie, Haiping Zhang

“…<i>GmPDH1</i> was validated as a critical resistance gene using reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and Kompetitive Allele Specific PCR (KASP) marker M0526. …”
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Nanofabrication of superhydrophobic fluidic concentrators coupled with metallic plasmonic nano-antennas for SERS analysis in the sub-femtomolar range by Sofien Ramos, Victor Fabre, Mathieu Arribat, Aurélie Lecestre, Adrian Laborde, Frank Carcenac, Philippe Louarn, Emmanuelle Trevisiol, Christophe Vieu

“…Self-assembled silicon nanopillars decorated with metallic nanoparticles have emerged as efficient Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) substrates. …”
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Machine learning and deep learning in glioblastoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by Hadja Fatima Tbahriti, Ali Boukadoum, Meriem Benbernou, Mohamed Belhocine

“…Conclusion Although AI techniques have demonstrated encouraging results in GBM studies for various clinical tasks, substantial challenges still preclude efficient clinical applicability. These developments can potentially improve medical practice with improved diagnosis, personalized treatment and fewer invasive procedures. …”
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Strontium-Doped Tin Oxide Nanofibers for Enhanced Visible Light Photocatalysis by Pranta Barua, Tan Thai, Kannoorpatti Krishnan, Naveen Kumar Elumalai

“…This work establishes a quantitative correlation between electrochemical characteristics and photocatalytic activity in Sr-doped SnO₂ nanofibers, revealing the fundamental mechanisms that transform the SnO₂ nanostructure from UV-dependent to efficient visible light-driven catalysts for organic pollutant degradation.…”
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Participation of Emerging Commercial Farmers in the Strategic Private-Sector Investment Interventions by Sandile Jason Mnikathi, Simphiwe Innocentia Hlatshwayo, Ojo Temitope, Mjabuliseni Simon Cloapas Ngidi

“…Private sector investment interventions serve as essential mechanisms for creating efficient, cost-effective financial solutions and technological support for emerging farmers in developing economies, yet their successful implementation is influenced by various contextual and socioeconomic factors. …”
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The development and validation of HPLC-DMD method for intermediate products impurities determination of morpholinium 2-((4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-5-(pyridine-4-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-y... by B. O. Varynskyi, A. G. Kaplaushenko

“…UV spectra of API and impurities were determined. Method of the quantitative determination of the impurities was elaborated. …”
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Comprehensive Assessment of Genetic Variability, Association Analysis, and Elucidation of Direct and Indirect Effects of Yield and Yield Contributing Traits From Diverse Exogenous... by Admasu Mitiku, Gada Gudina, Abrar Yasin B, Misbahu Abdu

“…Thus, identifying traits with important influence on yield and quality, ensuring efficient selection in breeding programmes to improve productivity and adaptability are some of major factors of soybean that can be well addressed by studying variability, heritability, correlation, and path coefficient analysis. …”
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Feasibility evaluation method and application of moderate in-situ gasification in deep tight coal &amp; gas reservoirs by KANG Yili, SHAO Junhua, LIU Jiarong, CHEN Mingjun, YOU Lijun, CHEN Xueni, CAO Wangkun

“…In order to establish a systematic evaluation of deep tight coal reservoirs and ensure the efficient, economic and safe implementation of moderate in-situ gasification projects in deep tight coal reservoirs, a feasibility evaluation method based on fuzzy analytic hierarchy process was developed. …”
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A Transfer Learning-Based Framework for Enhanced Classification of Perceived Mental Stress Using EEG Spectrograms by Sheharyar Khan, Sadam Hussain Noorani, Jaroslav Frnda, Usman Rauf, Aamir Arsalan, Sanay Muhammad Umar Saeed

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Correlate Ocular Surface Disease Index with Convergence Insufficiency Symptom Score Among Optometry Students by Niravkumar Mehta, Rupam Desai, Jainisha Ajudiya

“…Conclusion: We conclude that OSDI and CISS questionnaire is simple, efficient, and affordable treatment for screening. …”
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Nanocomposite-based PCR reactors to enhance thermal rate and fluorescence intensity in hand-held qPCR device by Jiyeon Han, Tiara A M, Seongryeong Kim, Gabriela Morales Florez, Kiran Shrestha, Dang Du Nguyen, Inki Kim, Jinkee Lee, Gyoujin Cho

“…Abstract A photonic quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) has usually implemented a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) based disposable inexpensive PCR reactor, worked as the photothermal cycler, to show potential as a point-of-care test (PoCT) for detection nucleic acids. …”
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Changes and representativeness of mountain glaciation parameters by V. G. Konovalov

“…Definition of the concept and the scale of representativeness of local measurements of glacier mass balance in the WGMS database is the actual glaciological problem. The proposed quantitative substantiation and the results of the selection of a group of representative glaciers are, in general, based on the use of parameters of dynamical state of individual glaciers distributed over several intervals from the minimum to maximum area values. …”
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Pathological manifestations in lymphatic filariasis correlate with lack of inhibitory properties of IgG4 antibodies on IgE-activated granulocytes. by Ulrich F Prodjinotho, Charlotte von Horn, Alex Y Debrah, Linda Batsa Debrah, Anna Albers, Laura E Layland, Achim Hoerauf, Tomabu Adjobimey

“…Helminth parasites are known to be efficient modulators of their host's immune system. …”
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