An Inexpensive, 3D-Printable, Arduino- and Blu-Ray-Based Confocal Laser and Fluorescent Scanning Microscope by Justin Loose, Samuel H. Hales, Jonah Kendell, Isaac Cutler, Ryan Ruth, Jacob Redd, Samuel Lino, Troy Munro

“…The design of this scanning confocal thermal microscope (SCoT) was optimized based on cost, modularity, portability, spatial resolution, and ease of manufacturability using common tools (e.g., drill press, 3D printer). …”
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Laryngo fiberscopy-guided suspension procedure for an ectopic lingual thyroid obstructing airway by Tsubasa Aiyoshi, Toshihiro Muraji, Isho Izumi, Miki Toma, Kazuto Suda, Toshihiro Yanai, Kouji Masumoto

“…Abstract Background Currently, there is no consensus regarding the optimal therapeutic strategy for the management of an ectopic lingual thyroid. …”
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Case Report: Methimazole-Induced Parotitis - An Unusual Presentation [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by Ricky Rana, Jalal Dufani, Emily Krier, Abubakar Tauseef

“…This necessitates future research into the reaction mechanisms and optimal treatment.…”
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Small Sample Fiber Full State Diagnosis Based on Fuzzy Clustering and Improved ResNet Network by Xiangqun Li, Jiawen Liang, Jinyu Zhu, Shengping Shi, Fangyu Ding, Jianpeng Sun, Bo Liu

“…The improved model requires only a small amount of sample training to optimize the parameters of the GAP layer, thereby accommodating state diagnosis in scenarios with limited data availability. …”
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Mock-up pragmatic study on the impact performance of self-compacting concrete incorporating sea sand by B. M. Sindhurashmi, Gopinatha Nayak, N. D. Adesh, Sandhya Parasnath Dubey, Vidya Rao

“…Abstract Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) allows for the use of non-desalted sea sand as a fine aggregate, but the durability of triple mix SCC with partial sea sand replacement remains unclear. To optimize binder and fine aggregate replacements, tests for consistency, setting times, soundness, compressive strength, and Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity were performed. …”
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Introducing an oncoplastic approach for centrally located breast cancer patients by Mohammadreza Karoobi, Seyed Mostafa Meshkati Yazd, Fatemeh Aminolroaya, Hadiseh Mahram, Samineh Saghafinia, Stefano Pompei, Nahid Nafissi, Pantea Khalili

“…This study aims to present a comprehensive algorithm designed to optimize surgical planning and enhance aesthetic outcomes for patients undergoing surgery for central breast cancers. …”
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Performance evaluation of biomass-derived hydrothermal carbonaceous material in cement based composites by Monika Sharma, İrfan Şehrullah Öztürk, Mehmet Emiroğlu, Aliye Suna Erses Yay

“…This study explores the potential of hydrothermally carbonized nanospheres (HCN) obtained through green synthesis from discarded pomegranate peel as a partial replacement for cement. HCN were added to cement using two mixing techniques: dry mixing and wet mixing in four dosages: 0.1 %, 0.25 %, 0.5 %, and 1 % by weight, replacing cement. …”
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Selection of experimental animals and modeling methods in developmental dysplasia of the hip research by Yu Rao, Gonzalo Saiz-Gonzalo, Prateeksha Prateeksha, Anmin Wang, Hongxin Shi, Weiguo Wang, Chuan Li

“…If untreated, it can lead to osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and eventual hip replacement. Animal models, including dogs, pigs, sheep, rabbits, rodents, and chickens, are essential tools for studying DDH pathogenesis and testing therapeutic strategies. …”
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Fishmeal substitutions and their implications for aquatic animal immune and gut function: A review by Venerability Dhar, Soibam Khogen Singh, Swapnil Ananda Narsale, Sourabh Debbarma, Pritisha Saikia, Yilbong Yirang

“…While alternative proteins can replace fishmeal to varying degrees, their effects are species-specific and dose-dependent. …”
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QbD-Driven preparation, characterization, and pharmacokinetic investigation of daidzein-l oaded nano-cargos of hydroxyapatite by Namrata Gautam, Debopriya Dutta, Saurabh Mittal, Perwez Alam, Nasr A. Emad, Mohamed H. Al-Sabri, Suraj Pal Verma, Sushama Talegaonkar

“…Abstract The repercussions of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bisphosphonates pose serious clinical challenges and warrant novel therapies for osteoporosis in menopausal women. …”
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Design of Strained Ge Schottky Diode on Si Substrate for Microwave Rectifier Circuit by Wei-Feng Liu, Xue-Mei Wu, Jian-Jun Song, Xin-Yan Zhao, Rong-Xi Xuan

“…Compared with traditional Ge Schottky diodes, this optimal operating point is closer to a low energy density, which is beneficial to a wide range of energy absorption. …”
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Mechanical and microscale characterization of foamed concrete with Tianqi aluminosilicate binder by Sattar, Afiya Abdul, Mydin, Md Azree Othuman, Nadimalla, Altamashuddinkhan, Abdullah, Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Awoyera, Paul O., Fadugba, Olaolu George

“…This study utilized Tianqi aluminosilicate (TAS) as partial replacement for Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in foamed concrete (FC) mix. …”
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Fournier’s gangrene: the current state of the problem and our treatment experience by S. A. Aliev, E. S. Aliev

“…Multidisciplinary approach to solving organizational and therapeutic and tactical tasks with the participation of doctors of related specialties, active surgical tactics in the format of «aggressive surgery», providing for the widest possible excision of necrotic and non-viable tissues, performed in combination with programmed (stage-by-stage) sanitation necrectomy, pathogenetically justified correction of violations of the homeostasis system, rational antibacterial therapy, a comprehensive system of local wound treatment and plastic replacement of lost integumentary tissues are priority ways to optimize the results of treatment of patients with Fournier’s gangrene.…”
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Influence of untreated and treated recycled coarse aggregates on engineering properties of slag dolomite geopolymer concrete by Najeeb Manhanpally, Praveen Nagarajan, Suman Saha, Blessen Skariah Thomas

“…The experimental results demonstrated that treating recycled aggregates showed key engineering properties of geopolymer concrete similar to normal geopolymer concrete with reduction less than 5% at 100% replacement level. Geopolymer concrete, made from GGBS and dolomite with treated recycled aggregates, provides a sustainable substitute for conventional concrete, offering environmental and structural advantages. …”
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Evaluating the performance of cement-reduced concrete using graphene oxide: Synergistic effects on mechanical properties by Isuri Fonseka, Damith Mohotti, Kasun Wijesooriya, Chi-King Lee, Priyan Mendis

“…This study investigates the potential of using Graphene Oxide (GO) to enhance concrete's performance while replacing a considerable percentage of cement with industrial byproduct, Fly ash (FA). …”
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Genetic Characterization of Criolla and European Grapevines Recently Found in Chile: A Key Step for Their Rescue and Conservation by Marco Meneses, María Herminia Castro, Patricio Hinrichsen

“…Chile is not an exception to this scenario, where diverse factors led by the replacement of traditional varieties by renown cultivars have reduced the vineyard diversity. …”
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Beyond insulin: advancing frontiers in cell-based and genetic therapies for type 1 diabetes management by Tamer A. Addissouky

“…Main body Innovations in cell-based therapies, notably stem cell-derived beta cell replacement and porcine islet xenotransplantation, are advancing toward clinical translation, supported by encapsulation technologies that enhance cell viability and immune protection. …”
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Chemical environment of water molecules adsorbed on the anatase surface: quantum chemical study by O. V. Smirnova, A. G. Grebenyuk, V. V. Lobanov

“…The substitution of nitrogen atoms for oxygen ones leads to a complication of the spectrum. Simultaneous replacement of nitrogen atoms for oxygen ones and presence of an oxygen vacancy leads to further complication of the XPS spectrum. …”
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Formation of antibacterial coatings on chitosan matrices by magnetron sputtering by O. V. Kalinkevich, O. Yu. Karpenko, Ya. V. Trofimenko, A. M. Sklyar, V. Yu. Illiashenko, A. N. Kalinkevich, V. A. Baturin, S. N. Danilchenko

“…Chitosan as a biodegradable natural polymer is currently among the most attractive alternatives for the replacement of plastics, metals and other materials in various industries. …”
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On the Security of Split-and-Lookup-Based ZK-Friendly Primitives by Antoine Bak, Léo Perrin

“… Arithmetization-Oriented hash functions are optimized for their verification to be efficiently implemented within various proof systems, but they are often too slow when evaluated on a regular machine. …”
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