Landscape of rare‐allele variants in cultivated and wild soybean genomes by Zhi Liu, Xiaolei Shi, Qing Yang, Ying Li, Chunyan Yang, Mengchen Zhang, Yong‐Qiang Charles An, Henry T. Nguyen, Long Yan, Qijian Song

“…This study provided the first comprehensive understanding of rare‐allele variants in wild and cultivated soybean genomes and its potential impact on gene functions. This information will be valuable for future studies aimed at improving soybean varieties, as these variants may help reveal the underlying mechanisms controlling traits and have the potential to improve stress resistance, yield, and adaptability to environments.…”
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A checklist to improve health system resilience to infectious disease outbreaks and natural hazards by Jennifer B Nuzzo, Diane Meyer, Sanjana J Ravi, Harunor Rashid, Shehrin Shaila Mahmood, Eric Toner

“…Improving resilience within health systems can build on pre-existing strengths to enhance the readiness of health system actors to respond to crises, while also maintaining core functions. Using data gathered from a scoping literature review, interviews with key informants and from stakeholders who attended a workshop held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, we developed a Health System Resilience Checklist (‘the checklist’). …”
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Advanced control parameter optimization in DC motors and liquid level systems by Serdar Ekinci, Davut Izci, Mohammad H. Almomani, Kashif Saleem, Raed Abu Zitar, Aseel Smerat, Vaclav Snasel, Absalom E. Ezugwu, Laith Abualigah

“…Abstract In recent times, there has been notable progress in control systems across various industrial domains, necessitating effective management of dynamic systems for optimal functionality. A crucial research focus has emerged in optimizing control parameters to augment controller performance. …”
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A Mechanical Fault Diagnosis Method for On-Load Tap Changers Based on GOA-Optimized FMD and Transformer by Ruifeng Wei, Zhenjiang Chen, Qingbo Wang, Yongsheng Duan, Hui Wang, Feiming Jiang, Daoyuan Liu, Xiaolong Wang

“…From the resulting intrinsic mode functions (IMFs), statistical time domain features—peak factor, impulse factor, waveform factor, and clearance factor—are extracted to form feature vectors. …”
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A Conceptual Engineering Approach to Developing a Bio-Based Hair Mask by Ana S. P. Pascoal, Maria J. Moura, Paula C. N. Ferreira, Mara L. C. Ramos, Mónica A. N. Salavessa, Belmiro P. M. Duarte

“…In this context, Conceptual Engineering offers a valuable early-phase framework for cosmetics design, providing a foundation to define the structure, functionality, and feasibility of product concepts prior to detailed development. …”
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Assessing patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in paediatric oncology research: Which PRO would a pro pick, if a pro was picking PROs? by Ameeta Retzer, Sarah Al-Jilaihawi, Shivani Bailey, Vickie Buenger, Sarah Damery, Anne-Sophie Darlington, Manuel Diezi, John Devin Peipert, Jessica Roydhouse, Bryce B. Reeve

“…Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) enable the report of experiences that are only known to the patient, such as how an individual’s symptoms, functioning, and quality of life are impacted by a health condition or treatment. …”
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Neighborhood competition improves biomass estimation for Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) but not Pyrenean oak (Quercus pyrenaica Willd.) in young mixed forest stands by Eric Cudjoe, Ricardo Ruiz-Peinado, Hans Pretzsch, Shamim Ahmed, Felipe Bravo

“…Therefore, accurate biomass estimation is essential for understanding ecosystem functioning and informing forest management strategies to mitigate climate change. …”
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Design and Experimentation of a Height-Adjustable Management Platform for Pineapple Fields by Sili Zhou, Fengguang He, Ganran Deng, Ye Dai, Xilin Wang, Bin Yan, Pinlan Chen, Zehua Liu, Bin Li, Dexuan Pan

“…To address the challenges of inadequate adaptability, insufficient power, high ground clearance, and limited functionality in existing pineapple field machinery, this study proposes a height-adjustable pineapple field management platform based on previously established cultivation patterns and agronomic requirements. …”
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Hydrogel-Based Scaffolds: Advancing Bone Regeneration Through Tissue Engineering by Juan Luis Cota Quintero, Rosalío Ramos-Payán, José Geovanni Romero-Quintana, Alfredo Ayala-Ham, Mercedes Bermúdez, Elsa Maribel Aguilar-Medina

“…Thus, this review aimed to investigate the potential of natural and synthetic HGs, and the molecules used for its functionalization, for enhanced bone tissue engineering applications. …”
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Dynamic Real-Time Anchor Selection for Accurate UWB Indoor Positioning-Based Deep Neural Networks by Ammar Fahem Majeed, Rashidah Arsat, Muhammad Ariff Baharudin, Nurul Mu'Azzah Abdul Latiff, Abbas Albaidhani

“…By integrating multi-scale feature extraction, sequential learning, and advanced activation functions with the conventional linearized least squares method, the LSB-DIP Net enables robust, accurate, and dynamic UWB positioning in real-time. …”
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Effects of Essential Oils as Antioxidant and Cryoprotective Agents in Improving Frozen and Thawed Human Sperm Criteria by Hamza Goujet, Ismail Kaarouch, Abderrahim Malki, Modou Mamoune Mbaye, Rosalie Cabry, Noureddine Louanjli, Taha Rhouda, Moncef Benkhalifa

“…This study aimed to assess sperm progressive motility, viability, plasma membrane functionality, and lipid peroxidation levels of human cryopreserved normozoospermic (n = 51) and asthenozoospermic (n = 51) samples without or with the addition of <i>Thymus satureoides</i> (TSEO) (20 µg/mL), <i>Artemisia vulgaris</i> (AVEO) (48 µg/mL), and <i>Rosmarinus officinalis</i> (ROEO) (13 µg/mL) essential oils. …”
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An innovative high-throughput genome releaser for rapid and efficient PCR screening by Guoliang Yuan, Aljon Salalila, Sungjoo Hwang, Zhiqun Daniel Deng, Zhiqun Daniel Deng, Shuang Deng

“…Additionally, we developed software to support its automated functions. Our results demonstrated that the specially engineered 96-well plate and HTGR effectively squash fungal spores, releasing sufficient genomic DNA for PCR screening with 100% efficiency. …”
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Major diet of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) over different developmental stages in rice-field: Agroecological interactions between fishes and rice in Sichuan, China, based on DN... by Mengling Wu, Ruisen Lu, Wenhao Huang, Hongyi Liu, Yan Zou, Ling Tao, Yun Sun, Qiong Wang, Keyi Tang

“…Most studies on RFS have focused on ecological mechanisms, benefits, ecosystem services, and agroecosystem functions; however, little is known about the baseline dietary composition in common carp of RFS, particularly across different developmental stages. …”
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Developing a multivariate drought index to assess drought characteristics based on the SWAT-Copula method in the Poyang Lake basin, China by Liping Guo, Fusheng Chen, Bin Wang, De Li Liu, Xiulong Chen, Hongsheng Huang, Hua Bai, Kaitao Liao, Zhiming Xia, Keyu Xiang, Linchao Li, Taihui Zheng, Qiang Yu

“…These findings contribute to our understanding of drought dynamics in the Poyang Lake Basin and offer valuable insights for developing sustainable water resource management and climate adaptation strategies in the region.…”
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Validation of <i>Monilinia fructicola</i> Putative Effector Genes in Different Host Peach (<i>Prunus persica</i>) Cultivars and Defense Response Investigation by Lucia Landi, Annamaria Lucrezia D’Ortenzio, Sarah Mojela Makau, Rita Milvia De Miccolis Angelini, Gianfranco Romanazzi

“…The expression pattern of 17 candidate effector genes of <i>M. fructicola</i> with functions linked to host invasion and fungal life, and seven peach genes involved in the immune defense system were monitored at 0, 2, 6, 10, and 24 h-post inoculation (hpi). …”
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The roots of the cultural deviation of Sufism in the ancient Turkic nomadic culture by Akaidar Kurmanbek, Yeldos Osserbayev, Almasbek Shagyrbay, Bekzhan Azhimov, Bekzhan D. Kossalbayev

“…Ragin’s comparative method organized data across four dimensions: ritual form, institutional patterns, symbolic vocabulary, and succession mechanisms, with intercoder reliability ensured through author reviews.ResultsWe found that communal dhikr ceremonies and whirling dances generated Durkheimian collective effervescence that amplified indigenous circle‑based traditions and accelerated Sufi adoption; that charismatic saints such as Khoja Aḥmad Yasawi transcended tribal loyalties through reputed miracles and moral prestige, founding khanqahs and neutral mazars to facilitate peaceful Islamization; and that Qurʾānic literacy, mastery of Sufi poetry, and formal ijāzas functioned as new forms of cultural capital enabling social mobility. …”
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Multi-responsive hydrogels based on magneto-plasmonic nanoparticles in a thermo-responsive polymer matrix by Patrick Schütz, Sascha Benedict Lemich, Maria Weißpflog, Paul Körner, Volker Abetz, Birgit Hankiewicz

“…To show the synergy of the components, photothermal heating with near-infrared (NIR) irradiation was investigated to reveal that significant amounts of water can be expelled from the hydrogel.Furthermore, the approach of using MP-NPs and TTC-terminated polymers as bases for multi-responsive materials can be adapted to obtain materials with different polymer structures to tailor transition temperatures and surface functionalization. …”
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Identification and Abiotic Stress Expression Profiling of Malic Enzyme-Associated Genes in Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) by Haishan Yan, Yongsheng Li, Zengke Ma, Ruihong Wang, Yuqian Zhou, Wenqi Zhou, Haijun He, Xiaojuan Wang, Xiaorong Lian, Xiaoyun Dong, Lirong Yao

“…These results lay a solid foundation for further investigation into the biological functions of the maize <i>ME</i> gene family.…”
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Integrative transcriptomic and metabolomic analysis elucidates the vital pathways underlying the differences in salt stress responses between two chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) vari... by Guangxia Duan, Chaoni Liang, Jundong Su, Yan Liang, Wanming Li, Jinbo Zhang, Yigong Zhang

“…Integrated multi-omics analysis highlighted the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway, functioning within the broader flavonoid metabolic network, as a key regulator of salt tolerance in the chickpea. …”
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Selective Co‐Assembly of Water‐Soluble Conjugated Polyelectrolyte with Discernable Fluorescence Modulation for Antibiotic Detection by Hyena Ji, Yesica Fernanda Florez‐Villabona, Youngsun Kim, Yerim Kim, Yongju Kim, Seungyun Baik, Young Hun Seo, Sehoon Kim

“…To address this, PQx‐Ph, a water‐soluble conjugated polyelectrolyte, is developed as a selective fluorescent probe for antibiotic detection. The sulfonate‐functionalized architecture of PQx‐Ph facilitates the molecular co‐assembly with antibiotics, resulting in fluorescence responses through antibiotic‐selective distinct mechanisms, i.e., aggregation‐induced emission (AIE) and twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT). …”
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