Quantifying Evapotranspiration and Environmental Factors in the Abandoned Saline Farmland Using Landsat Archives by Liya Zhao, Jingwei Wu, Qi Yang, Hang Zhao, Jun Mao, Ziyang Yu, Yanqi Liu, Anne Gobin

“…We found that smaller patches of abandoned saline farmland were more sensitive to changes in groundwater levels induced by nearby irrigation, affecting their averaged ET more dynamically than larger patches. …”
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How Advanced are Conductive Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Repairing and Monitoring Myocardial Infarction? by Liu Y, Liu D, Xue Y, Sun H, Zhan X, Sun L, Kang K

“…These are categorized by their nanomaterial composition, including hydrogels designed for cell culture scaffolds, patch-type hydrogels, and injectable conductive hydrogels. …”
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Decoding spatial consistency of multi-Source land cover products in China: Insights from heterogeneous landscapes by Yanglin Cui, Chunjiang Zhao, Yuchun Pan, Kai Ma, Xiaojun Liu, Xiaohe Gu

“…Furthermore, spatial consistency is strongly associated with landscape metrics such as the aggregation index (AI) and contagion (CONTAG), which enhance consistency in large, contiguous patches (e.g., Northeast China Plain). Conversely, edge density (ED) and patch density (PD) show negative associations with consistency, highlighting persistent mapping challenges in fragmented regions (e.g., Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau). …”
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Feature extraction and classification of digital rock images via pre-trained convolutional neural network and unsupervised machine learning by Masashige Shiga, Masao Sorai, Tetsuya Morishita, Masaatsu Aichi, Naoki Nishiyama, Takashi Fujii

“…To enhance the interpretability of the machine learning approach, we proposed a patch-based analysis to identify local characteristic textural patterns that contribute significantly to the classification of individual rock samples. …”
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Initial experience of parenchyma-sparing liver resection with systematic selective hepatic vein reconstruction for colorectal metastases by Yevhenii Trehub, Åsmund Avdem Fretland, Artem Zelinskyi, Dzmitrii Kharkov, Oleksii Babashev, Dmytro Chieverdiuk, Artem Shchebetun, Kyrylo Khyzhniak, Maksym Pavlovskii, Andrii Strokan, Sergii Zemskov

“…Patch reconstruction was performed for three HVs and two inferior vena cava resections. …”
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Domain-Adaptive and Per-Fraction Guided Deep Learning Framework for Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Segmentation of Organs at Risk in Gynecologic Cancers by Reza Kalantar, PhD, Manasi Ingle, FRCR, Romelie Rieu, BA, BmBCh, Sebastian Curcean, MD, Jessica Mary Winfield, PhD, Gigin Lin, MD, PhD, Christina Messiou, MD, MRCP, FRCR, Susan Lalondrelle, FRCR, Dow-Mu Koh, MD, FRCP, FRCR, Matthew David Blackledge, PhD

“…Methods and Materials: We used a retrospective data set, comprising 158 patients diagnosed with various gynecologic cancers who underwent computed tomography scanning for RT planning and 25 patients with T2-weighted MRL scans for model fine-tuning, adaptation, and evaluation. A patch-based cycle-consistent generative adversarial network was developed to synthesize MRL images from computed tomography data. …”
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Heparan sulphate binding controls in vivo half-life of the HpARI protein family by Florent Colomb, Abhishek Jamwal, Adefunke Ogunkanbi, Tania Frangova, Alice R Savage, Sarah Kelly, Gavin J Wright, Matthew K Higgins, Henry J McSorley

“…We found that HpARI1 and HpARI2 (but not HpARI3) also binds to the extracellular matrix component heparan sulphate (HS), and structural modelling showed a basic charged patch in the CCP1 domain of HpARI1 and HpARI2 (but not HpARI3) which could facilitate these interactions. …”
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Inhibitory Effects of Genistein on Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation Induced by Ox-LDL: Role of BKCa Channels by Bing Bai, Nanjuan Lu, Wei Zhang, Jinghan Lin, Tingting Zhao, Shanshan Zhou, Elona Khasanova, Liming Zhang

“…The BKCa whole-cell currents were measured by patch-clamp. Results. Ox-LDL treatment induced the proliferation of VSMCs, upregulated the BKCa protein expression, and increased the density of BKCa currents, while genistein significantly inhibited these effects caused by Ox-LDL. …”
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Swin Transformer and Momentum Contrast (MoCo) in Leukemia Diagnostics: A New Paradigm in AI-Driven Blood Cell Cancer Classification by Eshika Jain, Pratham Kaushik, Vinay Kukreja, Modafar Ati, Shanmugasundaram Hariharan, Vandana Ahuja, Abhishek Bhattacherjee, Rajesh Kumar Kaushal

“…The Swin Transformer’s patch-based embedding and multi-level attention enhance feature discrimination across ALL subtypes, while MoCo generates distinct embeddings, minimizing overlap between cell types. …”
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Electric field oriented deposition manufacturing of low loss, high gain flexible transparent antenna utilizing the skin effect by Houchao Zhang, Maopeng Jin, Xiaoyang Zhu, Youchao Zhang, Yansheng Li, Shuo Chen, Yanjun Bai, Hongke Li, Zhenghao Li, Rui Wang, Yuansheng Zhu, Fei Wang, Hongbo Lan

“…The peak gain in the working band is as high as 5.22 dB, and the efficiency is 80%, which is close to the performance of the opaque Cu patch antenna. It also realizes smooth and stable real-time wireless transmission under bending and long-distance conditions. …”
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Driving Forces and Future Scenario Simulation of Urban Agglomeration Expansion in China: A Case Study of the Pearl River Delta Urban Agglomeration by Zeduo Zou, Xiuyan Zhao, Shuyuan Liu, Chunshan Zhou

“…Geographic detector analysis demonstrated pronounced interaction effects: all factor pairs exhibited either two-factor enhancement or nonlinear enhancement effects, with interaction explanatory power surpassing individual factors. (3) Validation of the Patch-generating Land Use Simulation (PLUS) model showed high reliability (Kappa coefficient = 0.9205, overall accuracy = 95.9%). …”
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Automated interpretation of PD-L1 CPS based on multi-AI models integration strategy in gastric cancer by Ting Han, Meng Zhuo, Ziyu Song, Peilin Chen, Shiting Chen, Wei Zhang, Yuanyuan Zhou, Hong Li, Dadong Zhang, Xiaolin Lin, Zebing Liu, Xiuying Xiao

“…Our pipeline firstly employs a dual-network architecture for tumor region detection: MobileNet for patch-level classification and U-Net for pixel-level segmentation. …”
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Distilling knowledge from graph neural networks trained on cell graphs to non-neural student models by Vasundhara Acharya, Bülent Yener, Gillian Beamer

“…Whole Slide Imaging (WSI) has emerged as a promising tool for developing and utilizing such algorithms in diagnostic and experimental pathology. However, patch-wise analysis of WSIs often falls short of capturing the intricate cell-level interactions within local microenvironment. …”
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Simulating Land Use and Evaluating Spatial Patterns in Wuhan Under Multiple Climate Scenarios: An Integrated SD-PLUS-FD Modeling Approach by Hao Yuan, Xinyu Li, Meichen Ding, Guoqiang Shen, Mengyuan Xu

“…To address this gap, this study proposes an integrated SD-PLUS-FD model, which combines System Dynamics, Patch-based Land Use Simulation, and Fractal Dimension analysis to construct a comprehensive three-dimensional framework for simulating and evaluating land use patterns in terms of quantity, spatial distribution, and structural complexity. …”
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An investigation into hydrological response to urbanization in the Loess Plateau, China: Does urban expansion only boost flow? by Congcong Yao, Hongbo Zhang, Vijay P. Singh, Xiaowei Zhao, Fengguang Lyu, Yu Zhang, Shangdong Liu, Chiheng Dang

“…Study focus: This research applies the modified Patch-generating Land Use Simulation (PLUS) model to simulate urbanization dynamics, particularly the conversion from Agricultural Land (AGRL) to High-density Urban Residential Land (URHD), and the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) to investigate multi-dimensional hydrological impacts of urban expansion in river valley regions, focusing on quantifying urbanization-induced runoff depth changes and identifying the geospatial drivers, assessing shifts in streamflow quantiles and extreme streamflow, and examining impacts on streamflow components and generation mechanisms. …”
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GAN-Based Super-Resolution in Linear R-SAM Imaging for Enhanced Non-Destructive Semiconductor Measurement by Thi Thu Ha Vu, Tan Hung Vo, Trong Nhan Nguyen, Jaeyeop Choi, Le Hai Tran, Vu Hoang Minh Doan, Van Bang Nguyen, Wonjo Lee, Sudip Mondal, Junghwan Oh

“…Empirical evaluations demonstrate that the proposed model significantly outperforms conventional GAN-based approaches, achieving a Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) of 29.479 dB, a Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM) of 0.874, a Learned Perceptual Image Patch Similarity (LPIPS) of 0.095, and a Fréchet Inception Distance (FID) of 0.445. …”
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Static phase gradient metasurface antenna enabling synergistic radiation-scattering function integration by Xin Wang, Qin Chen, Junlin Wang, Yifan Hou, Chengshuang Zhu, Yunsheng Guo, Yang Wang, Tao Zhou

“…First, a symmetric slotted patch antenna unit is designed and its operating frequency is tuned to the 8.4–9.4 GHz (11.2%) range. …”
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Three‐Dimensional Printed Prosthesis Reconstructs Bilateral Type III Pelvic Defect After Malignant Tumors Resection by Xuanhong He, Yi Luo, Chang Zou, Minxun Lu, Yuqi Zhang, Zhuangzhuang Li, Guy Romeo Kenmegne, Yong Zhou, Li Min, Chongqi Tu

“…Several reconstruction options, including autologous soft tissue, prosthesis patch, autologous, or allograft, were reported, but a variety of shortcomings limited their application. …”
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Effects of Urban Park Construction Period on Plant Multidimensional Diversities, Landscape Patterns of Green Spaces, and Their Associations in Changchun City, Northeast China by Xiao Yao, Dan Zhang, Yuhang Song, Hongjian Zhang, Xiaolei Zhang, Yufei Chang, Xinyuan Ma, Ziyue Lu, Yuanyuan Wang

“…Specifically, construction periods indirectly affected tree species diversity through structural diversity and influenced shrub species’ phylogenetic diversity through shrub species diversity. What is more, Patch Density (PD), Edge Density (ED), and Aggregation Index (AI) correlated with H_h, which had a direct effect on the Shannon–Wiener diversity index of tree species (H′_t). …”
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Phenylalanine-derived β-lactam TRPM8 antagonists: revisiting configuration and new benzoyl derivatives by Cristina Martín-Escura, Maria Angeles Bonache, Alicia Medina-Peris, Thomas Voets, Antonio Ferrer-Montiel, Asia Fernández-Carvajal, Rosario González-Muñiz

“…Ca2+ microfluorometry assays were used for TRPM8 antagonist activity assessment, and then confirmed through electrophysiology (patch-clamp assay). The pharmacological activity in vivo was studied on a mice model of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy. …”
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