Transapical aortic valve implantation using a Symetis Acurate self-expandable bioprosthesis: initial outcomes of 10 patients by Marcin Misterski, Mateusz Puślecki, Merek Grygier, Anna Olasińska-Wiśniewska, Maciej Lesiak, Aleksander Araszkiewicz, Barłomiej Perek, Aneta Choręziak, Jacek Lindner, Anna Komosa, Piotr Buczkowski, Marcin Ligowski, Sławomir Katarzyński, Marek Jemielity

“…Conclusions : Our initial clinical results indicate satisfactory functionality in patients after trans-apical implantation of the Symetis Acurate aortic valve. …”
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Effects of Rubber Plantation Restoration in National Parks on Plant Diversity and Soil Chemical Properties by Chunyan Du, Donghai Li, Weifeng Wang, Xiaobo Yang, Zhixiang Wu, Chuan Yang, Yingying Zhang, Qingmao Fu, Dongling Qi

“…Studying the succession and restoration of plantations is crucial for achieving a park’s authenticity and integrity, as well as for maximizing its ecological functions. However, the changes in vegetation and soil properties during the natural succession of these decommissioned plantations remain unclear. …”
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Cell condensation initiates organogenesis: the role of actin dynamics in supracellular self-organizing process by Jun-Xi He, Bing-Dong Sui, Yan Jin, Chen-Xi Zheng, Fang Jin

“…While biochemical signaling gradients have long dominated explanations of organ patterning, the mechanistic interplay between tissue-scale forces and thermodynamic constraints in driving symmetry breaking remains unresolved. …”
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Substantial Insect Herbivory in a South African Savanna‐Forest Mosaic: A Neglected Topic by Heveakore Maraia, Tristan Charles‐Dominique, Kyle W. Tomlinson, Ann Carla Staver, Leonardo Re Jorge, Uriel Gélin, Jitka Jancuchova‐Laskova, Legi Sam, Dawood Hattas, Inga Freiberga, Katerina Sam

“…Our investigation spanned gradients of rainfall, fire frequency and mammal density. …”
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Creating custom 3D printing material colors using optical modeling of waste plastic by Kimia Aghamohammadesmaeilketabforoosh, Joshua Givans, Morgan Woods, Joshua Pearce

“…The new approach here repurposes discarded prototypes and unused samples back into the printing cycle with desired colors, allowing for a broader spectrum of colors and gradients. This enables engineers and designers to create more intricate and functionally graded materials. …”
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Identification and Expression Analysis of Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase and NKA-Interacting Protein in Ark Shells by Man Song, Xiao Liu, Jie Zhang, Wuping Li, Jingfen Pan, Yanglei Jia

“…Phylogenetic analysis revealed a high degree of conservation in the NKA-α and NKA-β subunits across ark shells, suggesting strong selective pressures to preserve their functionality. However, the marked divergence observed between the two NKA-β subunits suggests that they may serve distinct roles in ion transport, potentially specialized for specific environmental conditions or stress responses. …”
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Validation of a data-driven multicomponent T2 analysis for quantifying myelin content in the cuprizone mouse model of multiple sclerosis. by Noam Omer, Ella Wilczynski, Sharon Zlotzover, Coral Helft, Tamar Blumenfeld-Katzir, Noam Ben-Eliezer

“…Specifically, this algorithm uses statistical analysis of the entire anatomy to identify tissue-specific multi-T2 signal combinations, and then uses these as basis-functions for voxel-wise mcT2 fitting.<h4>Methods</h4>Data-driven mcT2 analysis was performed on N = 7 cuprizone mice and N = 7 healthy mice. …”
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Radiation Mapping: A Gaussian Multi-Kernel Weighting Method for Source Investigation in Disaster Scenarios by Songbai Zhang, Qi Liu, Jie Chen, Yujin Cao, Guoqing Wang

“…MK-GPR integrates two additional kernel functions with adaptive weighting: one models the attenuation characteristics of intervening materials, and the other captures the energy-dependent penetration behavior of radiation. …”
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Application of Deep Learning to the Classification of Stokes Profiles: From the Quiet Sun to Sunspots by Ryan J. Campbell, M. Mathioudakis, Carlos Quintero Noda, P. H. Keys, D. Orozco Suárez

“…Asymmetrical (symmetrical) profiles are less (more) common in GREGOR than DKIST or Hinode data, consistent with narrower response functions in the 1564.85 nm line. Single-lobed profiles are extremely rare in GREGOR data. …”
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Deciphering organic substrate impacts in Anammox systems: A machine learning driven framework for predictive classification and process mechanism analysis by Zemin Li, Yulun Wu, Tao Chen, Bo Yan, Chaohai Wei

“…The response mechanisms of anaerobic ammonium oxidation (Anammox) systems to organic compounds have been extensively characterized, yet the synergistic impacts of organic classification and concentration gradients remain debated due to inconsistencies in operation conditions and microbial cultivation environments. …”
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In vitro vascular differentiation system efficiently produces natural killer cells for cancer immunotherapies by Yekaterina Galat, Yuchen Du, Mariana Perepitchka, Xiao-Nan Li, Irina V Balyasnikova, William T Tse, Svetlana Dambaeva, Sylvia Schneiderman, Philip M Iannaccone, Oren Becher, Douglas K Graham, Vasiliy Galat

“…NK cytotoxicity was validated using in vitro and in vitro K562 assays and further corroborated on lymphoma, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), and GBM cell lines in vitro.Results HPCs demonstrated engraftment in peripheral blood samples, and hPSC-NKs showcased morphology and functionality akin to same donor peripheral blood NKs (PB-NKs). …”
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Estimating ocean currents from the joint reconstruction of absolute dynamic topography and sea surface temperature through deep learning algorithms by D. Ciani, C. Fanelli, B. Buongiorno Nardelli

“…This modification allows us to evaluate the potential enhancement in the ADT and SST mapping while integrating dynamical constraints through tailored, physics-informed loss functions. The neural networks are thus trained using OSSE data and subsequently applied to the Copernicus Marine Service satellite-derived ADTs and SSTs, allowing us to reconstruct super-resolved ADTs and geostrophic currents at the same spatiotemporal resolution of the model outputs employed for the OSSE. …”
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Effects of laminarin on antioxidant capacity and non-specific immunity of spotted sea bass (Lateolabrax maculatus) by Sishun Zhou, Huihui Qin, Zhongying Long, Lumin Kong, Jianrong Ma, Yi Lin, Hao Lin, Zhangfan Huang, Zhongbao Li

“…As a prebiotic, laminarin has functions such as antioxidant and improving the body's immunity. …”
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Effects of Biochar on Cadmium Availability, Nitrification and Microbial Communities in Soils with Varied pH Levels by Wei Zhao, Xiaoxu Cao, Hong Pan, Yanhong Lou, Hui Wang, Quangang Yang, Yuping Zhuge

“…Biochar has shown promise in immobilizing Cd and enhancing microbial functions, yet its pH-dependent mechanisms remain underexplored. …”
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Edaphic and climatic effects on soil water dynamics and infiltration patterns in tropical rainforests by Xin Zou, Ankit Shekhar, Yuxuan Mo, Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Xiaojin Jiang, Wenjie Liu

“…The preservation of forests’ hydrological functions is pivotal for alleviating land degradation and enhancing ecosystem services. …”
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In situ observation of collision and agglomeration behavior of non-metallic inclusions at steel/Ar and steel/slag interfaces by Minghui WU, Limei CHENG, Qing YIN, Xiaolin WU, Deli ZHAO, Abduvokhidovich JUMAEV Akhmadjon, Ying REN, Lifeng ZHANG

“…The working principle and the main functions of the high-temperature confocal scanning laser microscope (HT-CSLM) are presented. …”
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Assessment of Aerodynamic Properties of the Ventilated Cavity in Curtain Wall Systems Under Varying Climatic and Design Conditions by Nurlan Zhangabay, Aizhan Zhangabay, Kenzhebek Akmalaiuly, Akmaral Utelbayeva, Bolat Duissenbekov

“…Ultimately, a correct understanding of thermophysical processes in such structures will support the advancement of trends such as Lightweight Design, Functionally Graded Design, and Value Engineering in the development of curtain wall systems, through the optimized selection of façade configurations, accounting for temperature loads under specific climatic and design conditions.…”
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