Genomic and transcriptomic insights into vertebrate host-specific Lactobacillus johnsonii adaptation in the gastrointestinal tract by Keerthikka Ravi, Nicole R. Falkowski, Gary B. Huffnagle

“…However, human isolates did not form a distinct clade. Functional enrichment analysis revealed significant enrichment of several genes, including surface proteins and accessory secretory pathway-related genes, as well as tyrosine decarboxylase genes in rodent isolates compared to avian isolates, including in mouse isolate MR1. …”
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Control of Clostridioides difficile virulence and physiology by the flagellin homeostasis checkpoint FliC-FliW-CsrA in the absence of motility by Duolong Zhu, Katherine J. Wozniak, Firas Midani, Shaohui Wang, Xingmin Sun, Robert A. Britton

“…Furthermore, disruption of the fliC-fliW-csrA network results in significant changes in carbon source utilization and sporulation. This work highlights that key proteins involved in flagellar biosynthesis retain their regulatory roles in C. difficile pathogenesis and physiology independent of their functions in motility.IMPORTANCEClostridioides difficile is a leading cause of nosocomial antibiotic-associated diarrhea in developed countries with many known virulence factors. …”
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Identifying Disinformation on the Extended Impacts of COVID-19: Methodological Investigation Using a Fuzzy Ranking Ensemble of Natural Language Processing Models by Jian-An Chen, Wu-Chun Chung, Che-Lun Hung, Chun-Ying Wu

“…To enhance performance, we implemented an ensemble learning strategy that incorporated a reparameterized Gompertz function, which assigned fuzzy ranks based on each model’s prediction confidence for each test case. …”
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GeoGraphRAG: A graph-based retrieval-augmented generation approach for empowering large language models in automated geospatial modeling by Jianyuan Liang, Shuyang Hou, Haoyue Jiao, Yaxian Qing, Anqi Zhao, Zhangxiao Shen, Longgang Xiang, Huayi Wu

“…Geospatial modeling aims to integrate multiple geospatial data sources and geoprocessing functions based on user application demands to address complex geospatial challenges. …”
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A Fully Printable Strain Sensor Enabling Highly‐Sensitive Wireless Near‐Field Interrogation by Hassan A. Mahmoud, Hussein Nesser, Tarek M. Mostafa, Shehab Ahmed, G. Lubineau

“…Abstract Wireless, passive, and flexible strain sensors can transform structural health monitoring across various applications by eliminating the need for wired connections and active power sources. Such sensors offer the dual benefits of operational simplicity and high‐function adaptability. …”
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The State of the Art Electricity Load and Price Forecasting for the Modern Wholesale Electricity Market by Vasileios Laitsos, Georgios Vontzos, Paschalis Paraschoudis, Eleftherios Tsampasis, Dimitrios Bargiotas, Lefteri H. Tsoukalas

“…The high penetration of renewable energy sources and the formation of competitive prices for utilities play a critical role in the wider economic development. …”
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Editorial by Teddy Surya Gunawan

“…Contributions on flexible antenna designs, mobile applications for dyslexic learners, and modified grey relational analysis further showcase how electronics and AI are increasingly embedded in daily societal functions. In Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, the research on MSW-derived biochar for iron production and voltage-induced void formation in boiler tubes exemplifies innovation in resource utilization and reliability of industrial systems. …”
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Characteristics of groundwater circulation in typical karst trough areas：A case study of Longtan trough valley in Youyang, Chongqing by Lian LI, Yueer TANG, Yan YANG, Xuchun YE, Zhigang KONG

“…Using the Chongqing Youyang Longtan trough valley as a case study, this research systematically analyzed the flow attenuation process, water source composition, recharge characteristics, and storage role of karst springs on the downstream and reverse slopes of the valley by the methods of hydrological impulse function simulation, water balance principle, and flow attenuation. …”
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AI-powered literature search: some observations and concerns by Farooq Azam Rathore, Fareeha Farooq

“…This raises questions about the data sources utilized by these AI tools and the overall reliability of their outputs. …”
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Design of a Novel Hybrid Concentrated Photovoltaic–Thermal System Equipped with Energy Storages, Optimized for Use in Residential Contexts by Carmine Cancro, Valeria Palladino, Aniello Borriello, Antonio Romano, Luigi Mongibello

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From Nutrition to Energy: Evaluating the Role of Rye (<i>Secale cereale</i> L.) Grain in Sustainable Food Systems and Biofuel Applications by Adam Kleofas Berbeć, Marta Wyzińska

“…This review emphasizes its diverse potential utilization routes, and the importance of bioactive compounds, dietary fibers, phenolic acids, phytoestrogens, and benzoxazinoids that enhance its value as a functional food. …”
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Versatile graceful degradation framework for bio-inspired proprioception with redundant soft sensors by Taku Sugiyama, Kyo Kutsuzawa, Dai Owaki, Elijah Almanzor, Fumiya Iida, Mitsuhiro Hayashibe

“…Nevertheless, soft sensors are fragile and are susceptible to various damage sources in such environments. Some researchers have utilized redundant configuration, where healthy sensors compensate instantaneously for lost ones to maintain proprioception accuracy. …”
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A Joint Optimization Model for Energy and Reserve Capacity Scheduling With the Integration of Variable Energy Resources by M. Wajahat Hassan, Thamer Alquthami, Ahmad H. Milyani, Ashfaq Ahmad, Muhammad Babar Rasheed

“…Although, the dispatch of alternate energy along with conventional resources has become increasingly important in the new utility environment. However, recent studies based on the uncertainty and worst-case scenario-oriented robust optimization methodology reveal the perplexities associated with renewable energy sources (RES). …”
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Exploring the ϕ-α interaction via femtoscopic study by Faisal Etminan

“…The numerical results show that the correlation functions at small source size (high density nuclear medium) depend on the employed potential model. …”
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Comparative Metabolic Profiling of Lycium Fruits (Lycium barbarum and Lycium chinense) from Different Areas in China and from Nepal by Irma Belinda Yossa Nzeuwa, Baofu Guo, Ting Zhang, Liya Wang, Qian Ji, Hui Xia, Guiju Sun

“…Therefore, Lycium fruits could be used as a dietary source of natural function foods and be worthy of development and utilization.…”
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Transcriptome analysis of nitrogen assimilation preferences in Burkholderia sp. M6-3 and Arthrobacter sp. M7-15 by Ran Liu, Ran Liu, Hongyi Qin, Qian Wang, Cheng Chu, Yunbin Jiang, Huan Deng, Cheng Han, Cheng Han, Wenhui Zhong, Wenhui Zhong, Wenhui Zhong

“…This inconsistency in glnA expression may be attributed to GlnR, a global regulator of nitrogen utilization.DiscussionThis research strengthens the theoretical basis for exploring the underlying causes of differential preferences for inorganic N forms and provided key clues for screening functional microorganisms to ultimately enhance inorganic nitrogen use efficiency.…”
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Changes in potential pathogenicity-associated proteins of Helicobacter cinaedi upon infection of macrophage cells by A. K. Voronina, B. A. Efimov, B. A. Efimov, M. V. Malakhova, P. V. Shnaider, O. M. Ivanova, M. Bogomiakova, V. O. Shender, V. O. Shender, M. A. Lagarkova, G. P. Arapidi, G. P. Arapidi, G. P. Arapidi

“…Beyond known virulence factors (HcaA, Cdt, AhpC), we identified poorly characterized proteins with toxic or immunomodulatory functions. Notably, some upregulated proteins enable cholesterol utilization as a carbon source, while others may participate in a toxin injection mechanism disrupting host cell metabolism—potentially linked to foam cell formation.ConclusionOur findings provide new insights into H. cinaedi pathogenicity, highlighting previously unexplored virulence mechanisms. …”
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Multi-Time Scale Optimal Dispatch of Distribution Network with Pumped Storage Station Based on Model Predictive Control by Pengyu Pan, Zhen Wang, Gang Chen, Huabo Shi, Xiaoming Zha

“…As the penetration of renewable energy increases, the distribution grid faces great challenges in integrating large amounts of distributed energy sources and dealing with their output uncertainty. …”
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The trajectory of intrinsic capacity and its related factors among elderly Chinese patients with cardiovascular disease: a prospective cohort study by Yanyin Cui, Shanyan Lei, Yubing Xia, Fang Yang

“…Marital status, masticatory function, sleep disorders, chronic pain, comorbid chronic diseases, and the diversity of social activities exhibit a dynamic association with the evolution of the IC trajectory patterns.ConclusionsIC development in elderly patients with CVD is characterized by both group heterogeneity and individual variability. …”
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Mass transpiration impact on effectiveness of heat transport of ternary hybrid nanofluid with velocity slip by S. Bilal, Muhammad Yasir

“…Thermal energy transmission in the emergence of radiative flux and variant heat source through non-linear approximating function is also manifested. …”
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