Empowering knowledge graphs with hybrid retrieval-augmented generation for the intelligent mix scheme of mass concrete by Yuqing Shang, Zhijiang Ke, Peng Lin, Qianhui Ren, Wenshan Zhang, Xiongwu Wang, Xiaotao Li, Fuyuan Gong, Shiqi Wang, Baofa Wang, Zhengkui Xu, Minglun Sun, Shunli Tan

“…Firstly, a total of 1723 mix proportioning records collected from 15 hydropower stations were structurally extracted using a customized data transformation tool. A knowledge graph (KG) was then constructed on the Neo4j platform, encompassing entities such as environmental conditions, material compositions, and performance indicators. …”
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nTMS in spinal cord injury: Current evidence, challenges and a future direction by Josephine Jung, Sabina Patel, Azharul Khan, Alba Diaz Baamonde, Ana Mirallave-Pescador, Yasir A. Chowdhury, David Bell, Irfan Malik, Nick Thomas, Gordan Grahovac, Francesco Vergani, Aminul I. Ahmed, José Pedro Lavrador

“…However, different protocols – stimulation parameters, length of treatment and combination with other modalities – and patient selection criteria hampered definitive conclusions. …”
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Influence of hatch spacing on molten pool evolution, defects generation and mechanical properties of SLM fabricated diamond/CuSn20 composites by Yangli Xu, Yu Sun, Guoqin Huang, Tingting Li, Haoqing Li, Weihong Wu, Xipeng Xu, Hidetoshi Saitoh

“…However, the formation of certain defects during the SLM process significantly compromises the mechanical properties and service life of diamond tools. Defect generation exhibits a strong correlation with laser processing parameters, among which laser hatch spacing constitutes a critical factor governing successful laser spot overlapping between adjacent molten tracks. …”
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Chemical and Microbiological Characterization for PDO Labelling of Typical East Piedmont (Italy) Salami by V. Gianotti, S. Panseri, E. Robotti, M. Benzi, E. Mazzucco, F. Gosetti, P. Frascarolo, M. Oddone, M. Baldizzone, E. Marengo, L. M. Chiesa

“…Principal Component Analysis and cluster analysis were used as multivariate statistical tools for data treatment. The overall results obtained point out that the products investigated do not deviate from analogous European products and show the possibility of characterising by specific parameters three main groups of samples: Salamini di Mandrogne, Muletta, and Nobile Giarolo; moreover some considerations can also be drawn with respect to the nutritional characterization considering the biogenic amines profile.…”
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THE TIME COURSE OF CHANGES IN B LYMPHOCYTE SUBPOPULATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS DURING THERAPY WITH BIOLOGICAL AGENTS by A. A. Mesnyankina, S. K. Solovyev, E. N. Aleksandrova, A. P. Aleksankin, E. V. Suponitskaya, A. V. Elonakov, E. A. Aseeva, E. L. Nasonov

“…Assessment of the time course of changes in peripheral blood B lymphocyte subpopulations provides new opportunities to identify impaired function and regulation of cellular immunity in patients with SLE, it may be a useful diagnostic parameter to monitor an autoimmune disease and a valuable tool to assess and predict a response.…”
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Advancements in Sensor Technology for Monitoring and Management of Chronic Coronary Syndrome by Riccardo Cricco, Andrea Segreti, Aurora Ferro, Stefano Beato, Gaetano Castaldo, Martina Ciancio, Filippo Maria Sacco, Giorgio Pennazza, Gian Paolo Ussia, Francesco Grigioni

“…Recent advancements in engineering and nanotechnology have enabled the development of ultra-small devices capable of collecting data on critical physiological parameters. Several sensors integrated in wearable and implantable devices, instruments for exhaled gas analysis, smart stents and tools capable of real time biochemical analysis have been developed, and some of them have demonstrated to be effective in CCS management. …”
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In Silico and In Vitro development of novel small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 by Noha Samir Taibe, Sara H. Mahmoud, Maimona A. Kord, Mohamed Ahmed Badawy, Mahmoud Shehata, Mahmoud Elhefnawi

“…Stage two involves using various online tools, among the most reputable tools for building siRNA. …”
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Comparison of characteristics of bimanual coordinated movements in older adults with frailty, pre-frailty, and robust health by Shoya Fujikawa, Shoya Fujikawa, Shin Murata, Shin Murata, Akio Goda, Shun Sawai, Shun Sawai, Ryosuke Yamamoto, Ryosuke Yamamoto, Yusuke Shizuka, Yusuke Shizuka, Takayuki Maru, Takayuki Maru, Kotaro Nakagawa, Kotaro Nakagawa, Hideki Nakano, Hideki Nakano

“…However, all three groups showed lower finger dexterity during the anti-phase task than in the in-phase task and the left hand than in the right hand.ConclusionOlder adults with frailty exhibit less movement during bimanual coordination tasks than robust older adults, suggesting that such tasks may be useful tools for assessing frailty.…”
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Moisture Ingress in Building Envelope Materials: (II) Transport Mechanisms and Practical Mitigation Approaches by Itzel Lopez-Carreon, Esrat Jahan, Mohammad Hossein Yari, Elnaz Esmizadeh, Marzieh Riahinezhad, Michael Lacasse, Zhe Xiao, Elena Dragomirescu

“…Additionally in this study, the advanced design and hygrothermal performance simulation tools are examined; the use of such tools is considered essential for predicting and managing moisture-related issues in building envelopes. …”
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The use of microbial rhodopsin proteins in differential photodetection by Louisa Reissig, Louisa Reissig, Kirstin Buchanan, Kirstin Buchanan, Thea Lindner, Marie Kurihara, Po-Chuan Chan, Falk Kibowski, Keiichi Kojima, Simon Dalgleish, Kunio Awaga, Yuki Sudo

“…Transferring information using light signals, and detecting these signals, is not only a cornerstone of modern technology, but has been essential for organisms since evolution provided them with proteins - the cell’s custom-built tools - capable of light to energy conversion or photo-sensing. …”
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A sustainable method for analyzing and studying the fractional-order panic spreading caused by the COVID-19 pandemic by Muhammad Farman, Evern Hincal, Parvaiz Ahmad Naik, Ali Hasan, Aceng Sambas, Kottakkaran Sooppy Nisar

“…To discover the solution of the fractional order system and evaluate the effect of fractional parameters, an advanced numerical approach is applied. …”
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Towards automatization in morphometric analysis of sea urchin embryos for ecotoxicological applications and near-future scenarios simulation by Arnold Rakaj, Lorenzo Morroni, Gaia Flori, Luca Grosso, Annalisa Pinsino, Daniele Ventura, Alessandra Fianchini, David Pellegrini, Francesco Regoli, Michele Scardi

“…Ecotoxicological bioassays are widely recognized as excellent tools for detecting the bioavailability and toxicity of many environmental pollutants. …”
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Clinically available predictors of obstructive sleep apnoea requiring treatment in type 2 diabetes patients in primary care by Jonas Agholme, Kim Ahtola, Ebba Toll, Carl-Johan Carlhäll, Pontus Henriksson, Stergios Kechagias, Peter Lundberg, Patrik Nasr, Oleg Sysoev, Magnus Wijkman, Mattias Ekstedt, Martin Ulander, Fredrik Iredahl

“…Screening tools such as the STOP-Bang questionnaire had limited predictive accuracy. …”
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Harnessing photosynthetic and morpho-physiological traits for drought-resilient soybean: integrating field phenotyping and predictive approaches by Harmeet Singh-Bakala, Harmeet Singh-Bakala, Francia Ravelombola, Cheryl Adeva, Maiara Oliveira, Ru Zhang, Jessica Argenta, Grover Shannon, Feng Lin

“…Future efforts should validate these markers across diverse environments and leverage genomic tools to accelerate allele discovery, offering a pathway to climate-resilient soybean production.…”
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Yield, Quality, Antioxidants, and Mineral Composition of Traditional Italian Storage Onion Cultivars in Response to Protein Hydrolysate and Microalgae Biostimulation by Alessio Vincenzo Tallarita, Otilia Cristina Murariu, Tomas Kopta, Florin Daniel Lipșa, Leonardo Gomez, Eugenio Cozzolino, Pasquale Lombardi, Silvio Russo, Gianluca Caruso

“…These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of both protein hydrolysate and spirulina as sustainable tools for enhancing both yield and quality parameters within the frame of environmentally friendly farming management.…”
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Nano-mechanical properties of diabetic glycogen by Yujun Wan, Yin Yao, Richard D. Tilley, Robert G. Gilbert, Mitchell A. Sullivan

“…This suggests functional and high-level structural differences between healthy and diabetic glycogen, which may have clinical implications, potentially leading to targeted therapies or diagnostic tools for diabetes management.…”
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comparative study of biomass and morpho-physiological traits for different deciduous species in semi-arid afforestation region of Mongolia by Tseepil Avirmed, Ser-Oddamba Byambadorj, Khaulenbek Akhmadi, Khulan Sharavdorj, Tsedensodnom Tsognemekh, Gerelbaatar Sukhbaatar, Batkhuu Nyam-Osor

“…Afforestation practices are useful tools for rehabilitating degraded lands in many parts of the world, as well as in Mongolia for protecting soil, water resources, and the potential of carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change. …”
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Exploring GIPC2 as a key prognostic marker in colorectal cancer linked to enhanced immune response by Jiaoyang Gu, Xing Qi, Bin Yu, Yanan Wang, Liting Zhang, Shuai Li, Yu Xin

“…Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed the transcriptome profiles and clinical parameters of CRC patients using five publicly available datasets. …”
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High-Voltage Electrical Discharge Extraction of Polyphenols from Winter Savory (<i>Satureja montana</i> L.): Antioxidant Assessment and Chemometric Interpretation by Kristian Pastor, Nataša Nastić, Aleksandra Gavarić, Siniša Simić, Ante Lončarić, Marija Banožić, Krunoslav Aladić, Stela Jokić, Jelena Vladić

“…In addition, the use of chemometric tools provided useful insights for optimizing extraction conditions and understanding the contributions of specific compounds to bioactivity. …”
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Green Solutions for Agriculture: Topical and Oral Effect of Botanical Extracts in the Sustainable Management of <i>Plutella xylostella</i> (Linnaeus, 1758) (Lepidoptera: Plutellida... by Isabella Maria Pompeu Monteiro Padial, Silvana Aparecida de Souza, Claudia Andrea Lima Cardoso, Juliana Rosa Carrijo Mauad, Anelise Samara Nazari Formagio, Rosilda Mara Mussury

“…The growing demand for sustainable phytosanitary products has renewed interest in botanical insecticides as viable pest control tools. Amid rising demand for sustainable crop protection, this study screens Cerrado plants traditionally used in medicine to pinpoint bioactive compounds that could replace synthetic pesticides. …”
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