Revolutionizing Lung Segmentation with Machine Learning: A Critical Review of Techniques in Medical Imaging by Momina Aisha, Moazma Ijaz, Nimra Tariq, Sehar Anjum, Sidra Siddiqui, Usman Hashmi

“…Techniques such as X-rays, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) play essential roles in identifying the physical and functional aspects of the lungs. Manual lung segmentation by radiologists, while adjustable, is time-consuming and subject to variability. …”
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Eco-engineered remediation: Microbial and rhizosphere-based strategies for heavy metal detoxification by Arun Karnwal, Gaurav Kumar, Alaa El Din Mahmoud, Joydeep Dutta, Rattandeep Singh, Abdel Rahman Mohammad Said Al-Tawaha, Tabarak Malik

“…Moreover, a detailed understanding of plant–microbe interactions and the role of secondary metabolite signalling in the rhizosphere is essential to improve remediation efficiency. Future strategies should prioritize the application of functional genomics, developing bioinoculants tailored to specific environmental conditions, and implementing robust ecological risk assessments for GEMs. …”
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Harnessing biostimulants for sustainable agriculture: innovations, challenges, and future prospects by Amine Khoulati, Sabir Ouahhoud, Mohamed Taibi, Said Ezrari, Samira Mamri, Othmane Merah, Abdelkader Hakkou, Mohamed Addi, Adil Maleb, Ennouamane Saalaoui

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A Comparative Study of Deep Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Urban Autonomous Driving: Addressing the Geographic and Regulatory Challenges in CARLA by Yechan Park, Woomin Jun, Sungjin Lee

“…To evaluate the adaptability of each algorithm to geographical variability and complex traffic laws, scenario-specific reward and penalty functions were carefully designed and incorporated. …”
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Organizational and Economic Factors of Health System Optimization by Oleksandr Telizhenko, Yuliia Halynska, Nataliia Baistriuchenko, Volodymyr Potseluiev, Kateryna Demchuk

“…To this aim, the factors that influence the efficiency of the organization and functioning of the medical system are identified. …”
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Interaction of integral parameters of physical state and biological age of students aged 17-19 years old in the process of adaptation to standard and experimental physical educatio... by Oleksandr Pryimakov, Marek Sawczuk, Stanislav Prysiazhniuk, Georgiy Korobeynikov, Nataliya Mazurok

“…The degree of BA reduction under the influence of the studied factors is most pronounced in the EG of girls and boys. The variability of the group of PD and PF indices is accompanied by the variability of most of the BA parameters’ dispersion in all studied groups of students. …”
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ETHNOPEDAGOGICAL COMPONENT OF PHYSICAL TRAINING OF SCHOOLCHILDREN by M. M. Kolokoltsev

“…The inclusion of elements of the Buryat national sports into the program of variable school physical education classes at schools of Baikal region is proved. …”
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Energy management of microgrid coalitions considering renewable energy prediction based on machine learning algorithms by Negar Dehghani Mahmoudabadi, Mehran Khalaj, Davood Jafari, Ali Taghizadeh Herat, Parisa Mousavi Ahranjani

“…First, a systematic management framework is established by defining the functions of various management units throughout the multi-microgrid system. …”
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Adaptive Exploration Artificial Bee Colony for Mathematical Optimization by Shaymaa Alsamia, Edina Koch, Hazim Albedran, Richard Ray

“…The performance of AEABC was evaluated against 33 state-of-the-art metaheuristics across twenty-five benchmark functions and an engineering application. AEABC consistently outperformed its counterparts, demonstrating superior efficiency and accuracy. …”
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The International Trauma Interview (ITI): development of a semi-structured diagnostic interview and evaluation in a UK sample by Neil P. Roberts, Philip Hyland, Robert Fox, Alice Roberts, Catrin Lewis, Marylene Cloitre, Chris R. Brewin, Thanos Karatzias, Mark Shevlin, Odeta Gelezelyte, Kristina Bondjers, Andrés Fresno, Alistair Souch, Jonathan I. Bisson

“…Correlations with the ITQ were good but coefficients for the level of agreement of PTSD diagnosis and CPTSD diagnosis between the ITI and the ITQ were weaker, and item level agreement was variable.Conclusion: Results provide support for the reliability and validity of the ITI as a measure of ICD-11 PTSD and CPTSD. …”
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TheraVision: Engineering platform technology for the development of oncolytic viruses based on herpes simplex virus type 1 by Christina Funk, Nadja Uhlig, Zsolt Ruzsics, Florentin Baur, Matthias Peindl, Sarah Nietzer, Karina Epting, Gabriele Vacun, Gudrun Dandekar, Catherine Botteron, Christian Werno, Thomas Grunwald, Susanne M. Bailer

“…Viruses are able to efficiently penetrate cells, multiply, and eventually kill infected cells, release tumor antigens, and activate the immune system. …”
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Novel variant alters splicing of TGFB2 in family with features of Loeys-Dietz syndrome by Emily R. Gordon, Stephanie A. Felker, Stephanie A. Felker, Tanner F. Coleman, Tanner F. Coleman, Nadiya Sosonkina, Jada Pugh, Jada Pugh, Meagan E. Cochran, Meagan E. Cochran, Anna C. E. Hurst, Sara J. Cooper

“…Significant clinical variability has been noted for both related and unrelated individuals with the same pathogenic variant. …”
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A transient homotypic interaction model for the influenza A virus NS1 protein effector domain. by Philip S Kerry, Juan Ayllon, Margaret A Taylor, Claudia Hass, Andrew Lewis, Adolfo García-Sastre, Richard E Randall, Benjamin G Hale, Rupert J Russell

“…While RBD dimerization seems functionally conserved, two possible apo ED dimers have been proposed (helix-helix and strand-strand). …”
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Mechatronic system for running-in and testing of mechanical transmissions in mining shovels by Sergey I. Malafeev, Alevtina A. Malafeeva, Vladimir I. Konyashin, Andrey A. Novgorodov

“…Interactive manual control, enabling the operator to verify the functionality and calibration of test bench components. 2. …”
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Biotinylated fusion protein-streptavidin-peroxidase complex based non-competitive magnetic immunoassay for rapid detection of organophosphorus pesticides by Ruirui Shi, Jiangke Li, Wenli Yu, Tengfei Yin, Haiyan Lin, Juan Liu, Wenyu Cui

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FMRI insights into the neural alterations and clinical correlates in multiple sclerosis: A comprehensive overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses by Sama Rahnemayan, Arezoo Fathalizadeh, Mehdi Behroozi, Mahnaz Talebi, Amirreza Naseri, Elham Mehdizadehfar

“…Graph theory metrics identified disrupted global efficiency and clustering in functional networks, linked to gray matter atrophy. …”
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An Adiabatic-Expansion-Induced Perturbation Study on Gas–Aerosol Partitioning in Ambient Air—Formation of NH₄NO₃ and Microdroplet Nitrogen Fixation (2) by Yating Gao, Qinchu Fan, Yujiao Zhu, Hengqing Shen, Qi Yuan, Yang Gao, Huiwang Gao, Xiaohong Yao

“…Our results indicate the adiabatic-expansion-induced generation of NH₃ + HNO₃ at ultrafast formation rates, with campaign-dependent stable stoichiometric ratios of HNO₃ to NH₃, as well as highly variable occurrence frequencies and efficiencies. These findings suggest that microdroplet redox reactions are more likely responsible for the generation of NH₃ + HNO₃ than conventional atmospheric NH₃ chemistry. …”
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Phenotypic yield-attributed traits and phytochemical composition of the flowers from Alcea species in Iran by Yasaman Mashhadi Tafreshi, Ghasem Eghlima, Samad Nejad Ebrahimi

“…The highest coefficient of variation was obtained for rutin, chlorogenic acid, antioxidant activity, flower dry weight. …”
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Handgrip Strength has Declined Among Adults, Particularly Males, from Shanghai Since 2000 by Dao Wang, Yang Liu, Justin J. Lang, Marilyn G. Klug, Ryan McGrath, Grant R. Tomkinson

“…A decline in adjusted HGS may represent a decline in the general/functional health of the population.…”
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Family hardiness among primary caregivers of breast cancer patients in Hunan Province: a cross-sectional study exploring the relationship with attachment and caregiver preparedness by Xin Sun, Lili Xu, Lijuan Sheng

“…BackgroundFamily hardiness is a key variable contributing to positive family functioning, which has significant effects on the quality of life and the mental health of patientsand caregivers. …”
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