Epidemiological Features of Purulent Bacterial Meningitis in the Russian Federation at the Present Stage by M. A. Koroleva, M. I. Gritsay, N. S. Churilova, I. S. Koroleva

“…A sharp decrease in the incidence of PBM caused by S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae in 2020-2021 was replaced in 2022 by an increase in the incidence of pneumococcal meningitis, however, the incidence of meningitis caused by H. influenzae remained at the same level.Conclusion. …”
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Road Feel Simulation Strategy for Steer-by-Wire System in Electric Vehicles Based on an Improved Nonlinear Second-Order Sliding Mode Observer by Leiyan Yu, Zihua Hu, Hao Zhang, Xinyue Wu, Haijie Huang, Xiaobin Liu

“…This observer incorporates proportional–integral terms into the super-twisting algorithm to enhance dynamic response, replaces the sign function with a Sigmoid function to eliminate chattering, and utilizes the sparrow search algorithm (SSA) for global parameter optimization. …”
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Kronecker convolutional feature pyramid for fault diagnosis in rolling bearings by Sadia Batool, Abbas Ali Abid, Muhammad Asif, Sagheer Abbas, Khan Muhammad Adnan, Asghar Ali Shah, Taher M. Ghazal

“…In our model, the single dilation rate is replaced by 3D Kronecker convolution, and 3D Feature Selection (3DFSC) is used for the local learning of features. …”
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A Novel Renewable Energy Scenario Generation Method Based on Multi-Resolution Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models by Donglin Li, Xiaoxin Zhao, Weimao Xu, Chao Ge, Chunzheng Li

“…As the global energy system accelerates its transition toward a low-carbon economy, renewable energy sources (RESs), such as wind and photovoltaic power, are rapidly replacing traditional fossil fuels. These RESs are becoming a critical element of deeply decarbonized power systems (DDPSs). …”
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Commercial bifacial silicon solar cells - Characteristics, module topology and passivation techniques for high electrical output: An overview by KL Vincent Joseph, NT Mary Rosana, J. Aravind Kumar, Antony V Samrot

“…Further research and optimization can improve the bifacial cell performance and efficiencies. …”
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Mn²⁺-Doped CsPbBr₂I Quantum Dots Photosensitive Films for High-Performance Photodetectors by Mengwei Chen, Wei Huang, Chenguang Shen, Yingping Yang, Jie Shen

“…This work offers a workable strategy for rational doping and structural optimization in the construction of high-performance perovskite optoelectronic devices.…”
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Prediction of Pharmacokinetics for CYP3A4-Metabolized Drugs in Pediatrics and Geriatrics Using Dynamic Age-Dependent Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models by Jing Han, Zexin Zhang, Xiaodong Liu, Hanyu Yang, Li Liu

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: The developed PBPK model may be successfully used to predict the pharmacokinetics of CYP3A4-metabolized drugs in different age groups and to optimize their dosage regiments in pediatrics and geriatrics.…”
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Effects of Dietary Protein to Lipid Ratio and Insect Meal on Growth Performance, Feed Utilization, and the Gut Microbiome of Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) by Rebecca Lawson, Yubing Chen, Junyu Zhang, Marcia A. Chiasson, Jennifer Ellis, Dominique Bureau, Richard D. Moccia, David Huyben

“…However, further work on targeted breeding and genetic selection of broodstock, together with diet optimization, is needed to improve the growth performance and nutrient utilization in order to enable an effective, economical, and environmentally sustainable culture of lake whitefish.…”
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Heterologous Expression and Adaptive Evolution of ε-Poly-lysine Synthase Gene in <i>Corynebacterium glutamicum</i> by Long Pan, Yihang Chen, Aimei Liao, Yinchen Hou, Jihong Huang

“…The recombinant <i>C. glutamicum</i> constructed in this study can significantly shorten the fermentation cycle, reduce bacterial volume and the synthesis of secondary metabolites, which is beneficial for the separation and purification of products, thereby further reducing the production cost of ε-PL and accelerating the process of replacing chemical food preservatives with natural food preservatives.…”
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Semi-Supervised Attribute Selection Algorithms for Partially Labeled Multiset-Valued Data by Yuanzi He, Jiali He, Haotian Liu, Zhaowen Li

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Improving nutritional quality and aflatoxin detoxification of peanut meal by co-fermentation with Weizmannia coagulans, Bacillus subtilis, and supplemented enzymes by Youwei Chen, Hao Huang, Dan Li, Limei Zou, Wendi Yu, Weiwei Dong, Xiang Yu, Yanli Feng, Jun Liu, Shumiao Zhao, Yunxiang Liang, Yuanliang Hu, Nan Peng

“…Further validation via animal trials is necessary to evaluate its efficacy as a replacement for conventional protein feed sources.…”
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IECAU-Net: A Wood Defects Image Segmentation Network Based on Improved Attention U-Net and Attention Mechanism by Yingda Dong, Chunguang He, Xiaoyang Xiang, Yuhan Cui, Yongkang Kang, Anning Ding, Huaqiong Duo, Ximing Wang

“…The positions of the two modules were replaced to improve the accuracy of semantic segmentation of surface cracks in sawn timber. …”
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Synthetic colloids as priming fluids in cardiopulmonary bypass and postoperative acute kidney injury: a propensity score-matched study by Jing Wang, Luyu Bian, Tianlong Wang, Han Zhang, Jieru Zhang, Qiaoni Zhang, Gang Liu, Jian Wang, Yuan Teng, Zhenzhen Li, Shujie Yan, Bingyang Ji

“…Abstract Background The optimal fluid management strategy for patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery was controversial regarding the fluid types. …”
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Co-composting of Olive Mill Waste and Wine-Processing Waste: An Application of Compost as Soil Amendment by Z. Majbar, K. Lahlou, M. Ben Abbou, E. Ammar, A. Triki, W. Abid, M. Nawdali, H. Bouka, M. Taleb, M. El Haji, Z. Rais

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Invited review: Improved control of Johne's disease in dairy cattle through advancements in diagnostics, testing, and management of young stock by Larissa Martins, Karin Orsel, Razieh Eshraghisamani, Jose Miguel Hernández-Agudelo, A. Caroline Pereira, Waseem Shaukat, Ad P. Koets, John P. Bannantine, Caroline Ritter, David F. Kelton, Richard J. Whittington, Maarten F. Weber, Antonio Facciuolo, Navneet K. Dhand, Karsten Donat, Susanne Eisenberg, Miguel A. Salgado, John P. Kastelic, Jeroen De Buck, Herman W. Barkema

“…The limited success may partly be attributed to excluding young stock (calves and replacement heifers or bulls) from testing strategies aimed at identifying MAP-infected cattle. …”
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Extraction and Analysis of Phenolic Compounds from Rocket: Development of a Green and Innovative DES-Based Extraction Method by Vittoria Terrigno, Susanna Della Posta, Giorgia Pietrangeli, Teodora Chiara Tonto, Vittoria Locato, Laura De Gara, Chiara Fanali

“…Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are new green solvents capable of increasing bioactive molecules yield if replaced with organic solvents. The aim of this work was to develop a green analytical method based on the use of DESs for the determination of phenolic compounds in rocket plants. …”
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Wearable Fluidic Fabric with Excellent Heat Transfer Performance for Sports Recovery by Jing Yang, Ying Xiong, Jinli Piao, Manyui Leung, Guosai Liu, Mingyue Zhu, Shengyang Tang, Lisha Zhang, Xiaoming Tao

“…The contact condition between skin and the deformable FHTP has been considered in a new verified heat transfer model. Optimization of the parameters has resulted in excellent heat transfer performance. …”
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Outcomes within 100 days of hematopoietic cell transplantation in pediatric patients: insights from an intensive care unit in Colombia by Rubén E. Lasso-Palomino, Rubén E. Lasso-Palomino, Diego Medina, Diego Medina, Alexis Antonio Franco, Alexis Antonio Franco, María José Soto-Aparicio, Eliana Manzi Tarapues, Eliana Manzi Tarapues, Diana Marcela Muñoz, Edgar Salazar, Jhon López, Angela Devia, Sofía Martínez-Betancur, Jimena Sierra, Anita V. Arias, Inés Elvira Gómez, Inés Elvira Gómez

“…These results underscore the importance of early risk factor identification and targeted interventions to optimize patient outcomes.…”
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Associations of reallocating sedentary leisure-time to alternative discretionary movement behaviours with incident cardiometabolic diseases in 0.5 million Chinese adultsResearch in... by Paul J. Collings, Mengyao Wang, Harrison Hin Sheung Ho, Shiu Lun Au Yeung, Parco M. Siu, Benjamin J. Cowling, Stephen J. Sharp, Søren Brage, Nicholas J. Wareham, Huaidong Du, Derrick A. Bennett, Youngwon Kim

“…Prevention strategies should be developed to promote movement behaviours and optimal levels of sleep at the expense of sedentary leisure-time. …”
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Synthesis of Diazepam-Imprinted Polymers with Two Functional Monomers in Chloroform Using a Bulk Polymerization Method by Aliya Nur Hasanah, Dang Soni, Rimadani Pratiwi, Driyanti Rahayu, Sandra Megantara, Mutakin

“…The polymer obtained was identified by its adsorption capacity and packaged into a solid-phase extraction (SPE) cartridge, and the extraction conditions were optimized. The optimization results were then used to extract diazepam from the serum sample. …”
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