Restoring flowcell type and basecaller configuration from FASTQ files of nanopore sequencing data by Jun Mencius, Wenjun Chen, Youqi Zheng, Tingyi An, Yongguo Yu, Kun Sun, Huijuan Feng, Zhixing Feng

“…The results show that LongBow is essential for reproducing reported genomic variants and, through a LongBow-based analysis pipeline, we discovered substantially more functionally important variants while improving accuracy in lineage assignment. …”
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Increased Th17/Treg Ratio in Poststroke Fatigue by Xinjing Liu, Komal Kenkare, Shanshan Li, Varsha Desai, John Wong, Xun Luo, Lisa J. Wood, Yuming Xu, Qing Mei Wang

“…We hypothesized that PSF is associated with an alteration in the balance between Th17 and Treg cells. To test this hypothesis we assessed fatigue in 30 stroke survivors using the Fatigue Scale for Motor and Cognitive Functions (FSMC). …”
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Three-Dimensional Multitemporal Game Engine Visualizations for Watershed Analysis, Lighting Simulation, and Change Detection in Built Environments by Heikki Kauhanen, Toni Rantanen, Petri Rönnholm, Osama Bin Shafaat, Kaisa Jaalama, Arttu Julin, Matti Vaaja

“…The results demonstrate how a single photogrammetric dataset—originally captured for visual or structural purposes—can serve a broad range of analytical functions, such as simulating seasonal lighting conditions, modeling stormwater runoff, and visualizing spatial changes over time. …”
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Development of ITER first wall heat load feedback control by Federico Pesamosca, Timo Ravensbergen, Richard A. Pitts, Domenico Frattolillo, Mattia Erroi, Quentin Deliege, Peter C. de Vries, Luca Zabeo, Luigi Pangione, Ivo S. Carvalho, Anna Vu

“…For the Start of Research Operations (SRO) phase, dedicated First Wall Heat Load Control (FWHLC) functions are included in the ITER Plasma Control System (PCS) to prevent the development of excessive plasma heat loads on the inertially cooled first wall (FW). …”
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Biocontrol potential of Arabidopsis thaliana against Biomphalaria glabrata, the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni, focusing on biological, physiological, histopathological,... by Najla Y. Beit Elmal, Fathy A. Abdel Ghaffar, Salwa A.H. Hamdi, Amina M. Ibrahim, Mona F. Fol, Nesma A. Mostafa

“…In addition, there was an increase in liver and renal functions as well as lipid profiles, compared to the control group. …”
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Fast and precise tongue pressure measurement by intraoral laser-induced graphene pressure sensor for elderly healthcare by Hyeonwoo Kim, Han Ku Nam, Tongmei Jing, Dongwook Yang, Younggeun Lee, Yong Kwon Chae, Seoung-Jin Hong, Sang Wook Kang, Young-Jin Kim

“…Tongue pressure (TP) monitoring is essential for evaluating oral functions and improving elderly healthcare, particularly in addressing challenges related to chewing, swallowing, and speech. …”
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The Research Gap between Soil Biodiversity and Soil-Related Cultural Ecosystem Services by Marlene Oberreich, Bastian Steinhoff-Knopp, Benjamin Burkhard, Janina Kleemann

“…One of the reasons is the increasing complexity of scientific investigation of biotic and abiotic interactions and mechanisms from soil biodiversity and soil components via ecosystem structures, processes, and functions that finally provide specific ecosystem services for human well-being. …”
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Muscular factor in the development of musculoskeletal pain. Treatment options by A. I. Isaikin, T. I. Nasonova

“…According to these ideas, MFPS is a complex form of neuromuscular dysfunction, which is represented by soft tissue damage with the development of peripheral and central sensitization as a result of neurogenic inflammation, changes in the functioning of limbic system structures. MFPS is a clinical diagnosis, based on the presence of painful spasmodic muscles, painful muscle indurations, active trigger points with zones of reflected pain. …”
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Alcohol vs. Cocaine: Impulsivity and Alexithymia in Substance Use Disorder by Alessio Mosca, Giovanna Bubbico, Clara Cavallotto, Stefania Chiappini, Rita Allegretti, Andrea Miuli, Carlotta Marrangone, Nicola Ciraselli, Mauro Pettorruso, Giovanni Martinotti

“…Among the most prevalent substances of abuse, alcohol and cocaine are known to exert distinct effects on neuropsychological functioning. This study aimed to compare individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Cocaine Use Disorder (CUD) in terms of impulsivity and alexithymia, and to examine the clinical implications of poly-substance use involving both alcohol and cocaine. …”
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Inhibition of class IIa HDACs reduces mutant HTT aggregation by affecting RNA stability by Annika Reisbitzer, Cecilia Hollitzer, Adriana Geraci, Jessye Schaefer, Maximilian Burghaus, Jonas Bruns, Joachim Urban, Thomas Kurz, Sybille Krauß

“…Patients suffer from progressive impairment in cognitive and motor functions. Transcriptional dysregulation is a major molecular disease mechanism of HD. …”
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Mapping peat thickness and groundwater level using a portable electromagnetic instrument in Indragiri Hilir, Riau, Indonesia by Sigit Sutikno, Muhamad Yusa, Andy Hendri, Muhammad Kusairi, Ahmad Muhammad, Nurul Qomar

“…Peat thickness and groundwater level (GWL) are key parameters for optimizing these peatland functions; therefore, mapping peat thickness and GWL quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively is essential. …”
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Anomaly detection of adversarial cyber attacks on electric vehicle charging stations by Sagar Babu Mitikiri, Vedantham Lakshmi Srinivas, Mayukha Pal

“…Intruders pose potential risks to the security, reliability, and functionality of the EVCI, by spoofing the data through these charging ports leading to anomalies in the data. …”
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Photovoltaic Power Generation Forecasting Based on Secondary Data Decomposition and Hybrid Deep Learning Model by Liwei Zhang, Lisang Liu, Wenwei Chen, Zhihui Lin, Dongwei He, Jian Chen

“…The model first uses CEEMDAN to decompose PV power data into Intrinsic Mode Functions (IMFs), capturing complex nonlinear features. …”
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Experimental study of modifying influence of nanoaquachelate gold citrate on embryotoxicity of lead acetate in rats by Shatorna V.F., Garetz V.I., Biletska E.M., Onul N.М., Nefyodova O.O., Ostrovskа S.S., Stepanov S.V., Dihno N.I.

“…Among modern investigations in nanobiotechnology, only a small part of them is devoted to the influence of nanometals on reproductive organs and embryogenesis. Thus, if functions of the separate trace metals are studied well enough, the physiological role of such ultramicroelements as gold is still poorly studied especially in the field of its interaction with other metals. …”
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Multilayer design of sustainable multifunctional Zr–Cu–N coatings: A route for enhanced mechanical and antibacterial performance by Rostislav Daniel, Tobias Ziegelwanger, Michal Zítek, Michaela Červená, Stanislav Haviar, Michael Meindlhumer, Pavel Baroch, Jozef Keckes, Petr Zeman

“…Each constituent was optimized for composition and mechanical properties before integration into multilayer structures to provide high damage tolerance and antibacterial functionality. Antibacterial efficacy was tested in a high-traffic environment over 60 days, showing consistent antimicrobial performance. …”
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Portable cotton swab biosensor for rapid naked-eye detection of Helicobacter pylori by Ghadeer.A.R.Y. Suaifan, Asmaa Alnajajrah, Ward Abu Jbara, Amr A. El-Mousa, Fahid Abu Jbara, Doha A.I. Al-Omari, Mayadah B. Shehadeh

“…The biosensor utilizes a lactoferrin-functionalized cotton platform for bacterial capture, followed by signal generation using polymeric nanobeads conjugated to specific anti-H. pylori antibodies. …”
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Evaluation of the Diagnostic Ability of Optical Enhancement System in Early Gastric Cancer Demarcation by Misato Nagao, Jun Nishikawa, Ryo Ogawa, Sho Sasaki, Munetaka Nakamura, Junichi Nishimura, Atsushi Goto, Shinichi Hashimoto, Takeshi Okamoto, Masato Suenaga, Yoshihiko Hamamoto, Isao Sakaida

“…Twenty lesions of early gastric cancer were examined by PENTAX endoscopy system with OE-1 and OE-2 functions. The areas of tumor demarcation identified by 12 evaluators (6 novice and 6 experienced) were compared to the corresponding correct areas determined by postoperative histopathology findings. …”
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An Optimization Method for Indoor Pseudolites Anchor Layout Based on MG-MOPSO by Xiaohu Liang, Shuguo Pan, Shitong Du, Baoguo Yu, Shuang Li

“…Experimental results show that compared to the standard MOPSO, MG-MOPSO improves the convergence speed of two objective functions by 21.43% and 25.81%, respectively, and enhances optimization accuracy by 29.41% and 10%. …”
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Computational analysis and molecular dynamics of natural anthelmintic compounds from Algerian herbal sources by Farouk BOUDOU, Amal BELAKREDAR, Alaeddine BERKANE, Mohammed RASHEED

“…Among the tested compounds, only 15 met the drug-likeness prediction criteria according to Lipinski’s Rule of Five and Ghose’s filter. …”
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Sound-Induced Round Window Vibration—Experiment and Numerical Simulations of Energy Transfer Through the Cochlea of the Human Ear by Robert Zablotni, Sylwester Tudruj, Jaroslaw Latalski, Marcin Szymanski, Andrzej Kucharski, Grzegorz Zając, Rafał Rusinek

“…During the experiments, vibrations in human temporal bones were recorded using a Laser Doppler Vibrometer (LDV), and the frequency response functions (FRFs) of the RWM and SF footplate were computed. …”
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