CdiA Effectors from Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Use Heterotrimeric Osmoporins as Receptors to Recognize Target Bacteria. by Christina M Beck, Julia L E Willett, David A Cunningham, Jeff J Kim, David A Low, Christopher S Hayes

“…These findings suggest that self-recognition and kin selection are important functions of CDI.…”
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In vitro differentiation of common lymphoid progenitor cells into B cell using stromal cell free culture system by Pan Yang, Xiaoling Chen, Hao Wen, Meiling Yu, Haili Yu, Li Wang, Liang Gong, Lintao Zhao

“…However, the complex nature of operations and the intrinsic variability of stromal cell functionality, which can be influenced by factors such as radiation exposure or contamination, pose considerable challenges to their wider application. …”
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Optimizing urban energy flows: Integrative vehicle-to-building strategies and renewable energy management by Jian Hern Yeoh, Kai-Yun Lo, I-Yun Lisa Hsieh

“…The optimization tasks are handled using the Sequential Least Squares Programming (SLSQP) algorithm, which is well-suited for managing quadratic objective functions, nonlinear constraints, and bounded variables. …”
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Internal Control Systems and Quality Service Delivery: A Case Study of Kabale Municipal Council. by Ahimbisibwe, Laban Isaac

“…Recommendations encouraged that procurement personnel and accounting officers be given training on the need and value of having functional internal control systems as well as enabling other organizational members to adopt the currently available internal controls for effective and efficient service delivery while areas for further improvement suggested that research be carried out to in other public entities to determine how internal control affects service delivery.…”
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Novel pyrochlores in the Bi2O3–MgO–Ta2O5 (BMT) system: Synthesis optimisation, phase equilibria and dielectric properties by K.B. Tan, P.Y. Tan, Y. Feng, C.C. Khaw, V. Raman, H.C. Ananda Murthy, R. Balachandran, S.K. Chen, O.J. Lee, K.Y. Chan, D. Zhou, M. Lu

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Optimal control for high-precision repeat ground-track orbits via convex optimization by Yanchao HE, Lei ZHANG, Yijun YANG, Qian CHEN

“…The results show that the design approach enables the realization of high-precision RGT orbit designs and that the orbit control strategy is efficient.…”
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Natural Diversity of <i>Crataegus monogyna</i> Jacq. in Northeastern Türkiye Encompassing Morphological, Biochemical, and Molecular Features by Bora Erkek, Mehmet Yaman, Ahmet Sümbül, Serap Demirel, Fatih Demirel, Ömer Faruk Coşkun, Ahmet Say, Barış Eren, Adnan Aydin, Ayten Eroglu

“…The Jaccard similarity coefficient ranged from 0.04 (M9 and M16) to 0.63 (M17 and M3), indicating substantial genetic variability. …”
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Utilization of Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction for Bioactive Compounds from Floral Sources by Sepidar Seyyedi-Mansour, Pauline Donn, Maria Carpena, Franklin Chamorro, Paula Barciela, Ana Perez-Vazquez, Ana Olivia S. Jorge, Miguel A. Prieto

“…The increasing use of floral sources in manufacturing dietary supplements and functional foods, coupled with rapid advancements in these sectors, indicates significant potential for the application of UAE. …”
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Quantifying Watershed Protection Potential and Determining Impact Mechanisms in the Shiyang River System Using Hybrid Land Use-Hydrology Modeling by Cao Jinjun, Ren Zhiwei, Li Haohao

“…This research provides a visual tool for evaluating the efficient use and conservation of water resources and for enhancing water source preservation functions…”
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Elucidating the role of mind–body connection profiles in emotional reactivity and regulation amongst typically developed adults by Kristen Van Bael, Jessica Scarfo, Emra Suleyman, Michelle Ball

“…Abstract Background Adaptive emotional functioning necessitates a strong mind–body connection. …”
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Prediction of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Rangelands Regarding the Depth and Elevation of Sample Locations using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) (Case Study: Lar Wat... by zeinab jafarian, zhila ghorbani

“…This system is based on the combination of three components: membership functions of input and output variables (fuzzification), fuzzy rules (rule base), mechanism inference (a combination of rules with fuzzy input), output characteristics, and results of the system (de-fuzzification). …”
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Drying kinetics and thermodynamic analysis; enhancing quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) quality profile via pre-treatments assisted germination and processing by Jabir Khan, Palwasha Gul, Qingyun Li, Kunlun Liu

“…Principal Component Analysis revealed significant correlations between analyses, explaining 80.37 % variability. The intensity of functional groups decreased in the infrared spectra, although the transmission of signals was greater in pretreated samples than in control. …”
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Emerging Healthcare Technologies in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: 75 Years of Evolution by Irina Florina CHERCIU HARBIYELI, Elena Daniela BURTEA, Vlad IOVANESCU, Dan Nicolae FLORESCU, Ion ROGOVEANU, Dan Ionut GHEONEA, Adrian SAFTOIU

“…Future capsules will feature AI-driven lesion detection and therapeutic functions, higher-resolution imaging, wider fields of view, controllable movement bringing the concept of "swallowing the gastroenterologist" closer to reality. …”
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Network Meta-Analysis of Factors Influencing the Carbon Sink Capacity of Urban Park Green Spaces by Yutong JI, Tianyi LIN, Lian LIU, Xiong LI

“…While habitat composition and planting strategies offer substantial localized benefits, their variability necessitates tailored interventions informed by specific ecological and social contexts. …”
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Spatial Differentiation and Correlation of Ecological Stoichiometric Characteristics of Cynodon dactylon and Soil in the Water-level Fluctuation Zone of the Three Gorges Reservoir... by XU Liwen, ZHANG Yuewei, JIAN Chen, ZHANG Yuanyuan, WANG Xiaofeng

“…However, the variability in C/N and C/P ratios in roots and stems were slightly stronger than that in leaves, suggesting that C. dactylon has evolved a strategy for maintaining stable physiological functions in leaves. 4) There were significant correlations of the nutrient contents between C. dactylon and soil, with the nitrogen supply of soil being the key factor influencing the variation of nutrient contents in C. dactylon. …”
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End-to-End Stroke Imaging Analysis Using Effective Connectivity and Interpretable Artificial Intelligence by Wojciech Ciezobka, Joan Falco-Roget, Cemal Koba, Alessandro Crimi

“…Neuroimaging data, with their rich structural and functional information, provide a fertile ground for biomarker discovery. …”
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SwinDAF3D: Pyramid Swin Transformers with Deep Attentive Features for Automated Finger Joint Segmentation in 3D Ultrasound Images for Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment by Jianwei Qiu, Grigorios M. Karageorgos, Xiaorui Peng, Soumya Ghose, Zhaoyuan Yang, Aaron Dentinger, Zhanpeng Xu, Janggun Jo, Siddarth Ragupathi, Guan Xu, Nada Abdulaziz, Girish Gandikota, Xueding Wang, David Mills

“…Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause severe joint damage and functional impairment. Ultrasound imaging has shown promise in providing real-time assessment of synovium inflammation associated with the early stages of RA. …”
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The Effectiveness of Using the Reggio Emilia Approach on the Experimental Science Lesson for Third-Grade Elementary Students by Batool Sabzeh, Farangis Ghalavand, Seyedamir Ghasemtabar

“…Results of the normality test for the research variables (level 1, 2, and 3 science learning) in third-grade students indicated that all variables, both pre-test and post-test, met the assumption of normality, with significance levels greater than 0.05. …”
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The Structural Model of Happiness Based on Mindfulness with Mediator Role of Emotional Intelligence, Self-Compassion and Resilience by Mohammad Reza Tamannai far, Faezeh Taraffo

“…Pearson's correlation coefficient method and structural equation modeling were used to analyze the data. …”
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Development of a clinical decision support tool for Primary care Management of lower Urinary tract Symptoms in men: the PriMUS study by Adrian Edwards, Ridhi Agarwal, Janine Bates, Alison Bray, Sarah Milosevic, Emma Thomas-Jones, Michael Drinnan, Marcus Drake, Peter Michell, Bethan Pell, Haroon Ahmed, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Kerenza Hood, Yemisi Takwoingi, Chris Harding

“…Multiple imputation by chain equations was used to handle missing data and fractional polynomial functions were used to fit continuous variables. The discriminative ability of the models was assessed using the c-index, and calibration was assessed using calibration plots and the calibration slope. …”
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