Flexural behavior of rectangular hollow UHPC beams using glazed hollow beads by Zhongling Zong, Peiliang Qu, Guoqing An, Longji Guo, Qinghai Xie

“…When the hollow ratios varied from 0.17 to 0.28, the cracking load, peak load and flexural stiffness of beams reduced by 19.4 %, 30.2 % and 11.9 %, respectively. As the replacement ratio of glazed hollow beads reached 10 %, the optimal flexural performance of beams was achieved. …”
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3D printing of multifunctional hydrogel scaffolds based on recombinant collagen for bile duct repair by Jianquan Zhang, Yuanhui Gao, Yijun Yang, Qiuhua Cheng, Longbao Feng, Zhongwen Lei, Xiaoyu Zhang, Yang Xiang

“…This novel, pre-differentiated 3D-printed active scaffold offers valuable insights into bile duct tissue regeneration and replacement research.…”
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Research on detection of wheat tillers in natural environment based on YOLOv8-MRF by Min Liang, Yuchen Zhang, Jian Zhou, Fengcheng Shi, Zhiqiang Wang, Yu Lin, Liang Zhang, Yaxi Liu

“…To bolster agricultural efficiency and precision, this study introduces the YOLOv8-MRF model (multi-path coordinate attention, receptive field attention convolution, and Focaler-CIoU-optimized YOLOv8), a groundbreaking advancement in automated detection of wheat tillers. …”
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The Principle and Application of Achromatic Metalens by Runsheng Liu, Lihua Li, Jian Zhou

“…Metalenses, as ultrathin planar optical devices based on metasurfaces, have attracted significant research interest in recent years due to their compact structure and versatile light manipulation, showing great potential to replace traditional lenses in specific applications. …”
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Research on a machine vision-based electro-killing pheromone-baited intelligent agricultural pest monitoring method by Guozhi Li, Zhengbo Liu, Zhengbo Liu, Zelin Feng, Jun Lyu, Bin Li, Guo Chen, Qing Yao

“…The CBAM-PANet structure improves detection rates of sticky pests, while the FocalNet module optimizes fine-grained feature capture, excluding non-target pests. …”
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Influence of varied sprouted barley feeding levels on carcass traits, meat quality, and fatty acid profile of lambs by Saleh Al-Ghamdi, Hani H. Al-Baadani, Abdulrahman S. Alharthi, Walid Soufan, Gamaleldin M. Suliman, Mutassim M. Abdelrahman, Ibrahim A. Alhidary

“…The groups were fed diets containing 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% SB replacing the control diet of barley grain and alfalfa hay (SB25, SB50, SB75 and SB100, respectively). …”
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MDE-Net: Multi-Layer Depth Extraction Network With Attention Mechanism for Medical Image Segmentation by Xiaokang Ding, Ling Dong, Yingyu Ji, Ke'Er Qian

“…MDE-Net’s contribution can significantly streamline diagnostic processes, minimize human error, and optimize resource allocation in clinical settings, making it a valuable tool in advancing healthcare.…”
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Simulation Study on the Surface Texturing Design of COC Hip Joints Based on Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication Model by Zhenxing Wu, Leiming Gao, Xiuling Huang, Zikai Hua

“…Post-operative feedback from hip replacement surgeries indicates that implanted ceramic artificial hip joints may produce abnormal noises during movement. …”
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Do not treat ghosts: anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) therapy in osteomyelitis without identified MRSA by Jincy Varughese, Annie Halfman, Matthew Crotty, Julie Alexander, Leigh Hunter, Mark Hupert, Edward Dominguez

“…Further investigation of determinants of clinical failures in LLOM may help optimize overall treatment. …”
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From Waste to Roads: Improving Pavement Performance and Achieving Sustainability with Recycled Steel Slag and Low-Density Polyethylene by Syed Amir Mehmood, Muhammad Imran Khan, Sarfraz Ahmed, Rania Al-Nawasir, Rafiq M. Choudhry

“…Overall, this study concludes that 3% LDPE- and 3% SS-LDPE-modified HMA in both bitumen grades 60–70 and 80–100 provide optimal results for improving pavement performance.…”
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Multicomponent Solid Fuel Production Technology Using Waste Water by A. N. Pekhota, B. M. Khroustalev, Minh Phap Vu, V. N. Romaniuk, E. A. Pekhota, R. N. Vostrova, Thuy Nga Nguyen

“…One of the directions that provide a solution to this problem is the replacement of part of the hydrocarbon fuel by the consumption of multicomponent solid fuel based on the use of combustible waste that is part of the multicomponent fuel. …”
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Experimental and theoretical analysis of ultrasonic separation in bioethanol purification by Junli Liu, Hao Feng

“…The future replacement of bioethanol refining in the United States can cut over 100 million metric tons of CO2 yearly.…”
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Effects of Various Nitrogen Sources on the Growth and Biochemical Composition of <I>Chlorella</I> sp. by Ating Yuniarti, Muhammad Fakhri, Nasrullah Bai Arifin, Anik Martinah Hariati

“…Highlight Research • Each species of microalga has a preferable nitrogen source for their optimal growth. • The nitrogen sources in the grown media affected the growth rate and biochemical composition of Chlorella FNUB01…”
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Circulating RIPK3 level predicts all-cause mortality in patients on maintenance hemodialysis: a 4-year prospective cohort study by Min Wu, Qian Sun, Kai-Di Zhang, Qing Wei, Wei Sun, Min Gao, Meng-Ting Li, Liu-Ping Zhang

“…Abstract Background Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) is a well-established modality of renal replacement treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease. …”
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Factors associated with residual left atrioventricular valve regurgitation after repair of atrioventricular septal defects by Anhar Ali Baeshen, Samia Bekheet, Riad AbouZahr, Ahmed F. Elmahrouk, Ahmed A. Jamjoom, Abdelmonem M. Helal

“…These findings underscore the importance of addressing preoperative risk factors to optimize surgical outcomes in AVSD repair.…”
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Preparation, Microstructure, and Properties of Solar Energy-Absorbing and -Storing Integrated Forsterite-Based Ceramics by Xiaohong Xu, Yuntian Li, Tiantian Cheng, Jianfeng Wu, Yaqiang Shen, Saixi Qiu, Jiaqi Yu

“…This replacement caused lattice distortion, which triggered electronic transition and augmented the intrinsic absorption capacity, thereby enhancing the sample’s absorptivity. …”
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Administrative and legal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in the framework of a regional experiment by A. S. Matnenko, D. A. Gershinkova

“…A legal experiment refers to approbation of legislative novelties on a limited scale and covering a limited number of people aiming at assessing effectiveness and usefulness of novelties in order to determine optimal options for future commonly applicable law-making decisions. …”
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The application of artificial intelligence in forensic pathology: a systematic literature review by Francesco Orsini, Andrea Cioffi, Luigi Cipolloni, Roberta Bibbò, Angelo Montana, Stefania De Simone, Camilla Cecannecchia

“…The integration of Artificial Intelligence in forensic pathology represents a significant advancement, requiring careful balance between technological innovation and human expertise for optimal implementation.…”
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The use of near-infrared spectroscopy in the acute phase of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in newborns by L. S. Stryzhak, I. O. Anikin

“…None of the neonates had stage III according to KDIGO (2012) and required renal replacement therapy. Conclusions. The combined use of methylxanthines and the maintenance of optimal postnatal hemodynamics through NIRS diagnostics are vital for the prevention and treatment of acute kidney injury in neonates with moderate or severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.…”
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Unexpected placenta accreta spectrum in an unscarred uterus causing catastrophic post-partum hemorrhage: a case report and review of the literature by Priyanka Garg, Shweta Semwal, Romi Bansal

“…Simultaneously, she was given four units of packed red cells and fresh frozen plasma in a ratio of 1:1, along with vasopressors and fluid replacement therapy to attain hemodynamic stability. …”
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