AI-Based Noise-Reduction Filter for Whole-Body Planar Bone Scintigraphy Reliably Improves Low-Count Images by Csaba Csikos, Sándor Barna, Ákos Kovács, Péter Czina, Ádám Budai, Melinda Szoliková, Iván Gábor Nagy, Borbála Husztik, Gábor Kiszler, Ildikó Garai

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a promising tool for the enhancement of physician workflow and serves to further improve the efficiency of their diagnostic evaluations. This study aimed to assess the performance of an AI-based bone scan noise-reduction filter on noisy, low-count images in a routine clinical environment. …”
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Analisis Kualitas Performa Aplikasi Digital Banking X Menggunakan Framework ISO 25010 by Medina Nurul Zahra, Kraugusteeliana Kraugusteeliana

“…This research done with quantitative method using an instrument framework ISO 25010, which focuses on the quality of software applications with 200 respondents that are user of the application. …”
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Fired clay bricks made by incorporating organic additives: A review by LEWO NKONDI Blanca, AZAMA Nilas, BLAYSAT Benoit, de BAYNAST Hélène, MOUTOU PITTI Rostand

“…Optimizing incorporation rates, particle size distribution of additives and drying and firing parameters is therefore essential to guarantee bricks that combine mechanical durability and thermal efficiency. Hence the need to continue exploring the use of organic additives in the production of fired clay bricks remains paramount.…”
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Assessment of grain production levels and analysis of obstacle factors in China: a sustainable, stable and green perspective by Caixia Shangguan, Ruijundi Ma, Yan Lu, Hui Zhang, Mingjin Tian, Yongzhong Teng, Li Jing, Xia Zhang, Hongbin Liu, Ke Li, Xingxing Mei

“…Specifically, it offers a quantitative assessment of grain production performance for China, identifies structural and obstacle factors by regional spatiotemporal analysis.MethodsThis study explores the spatiotemporal evolution of grain production in China from 2000 to 2022, focusing on sustainable, stable and green levels, while identifying key obstacle factors at each stage. …”
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CircRNA-miRNA-mRNA networks in plasma extracellular vesicles as biomarkers for first-onset schizophrenia by Xinzhe Du, Wei Hu, Xinrong Li, Yao Gao, Junxia Li, Xiaodong Hu, Xiao Wang, Wentao Zhao, Long Cheng, Xiaohua Cao, Hongbao Cao, Zhiyong Ren, Yu Zhang, Yong Xu, Sha Liu

“…Gene expression levels were validated using quantitative real-time PCR in 31 FOS and 31 HC cases. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF EFFECTIVENESS OF DEEP FLUORIDATION OF ENAMEL DURING SECONDARY MINERALIZATION OF THE PERMANENT TEETH ENAMEL by H. V. Sorochenko

“…The main pathogenetic direction of caries prevention in this period is to increase the level of mineralization of tooth enamel. High efficiency of caries prevention with fluoride preparations is associated with exposure to fluoride at different stages of dental caries pathogenesis, including the kinetics of the process of mineralization. …”
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Screening and validation of long non-coding RNAs associated with colorectal cancer based on random forest and LASSO regression algorithm by Yujia Zhao, Qian Li, Xintong Cui, Zhiyu Zhang, Yong You, Xiaowen Hou, Yan Wang, Xu Feng

“…Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to verify its expression in colorectal cancer tissues and adjacent tissues, as well as its relationship with clinical features of CRC patients. …”
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Association studies for leaf rust resistance earmark differential genomic regions for silicon (Si) responsiveness in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) by Prashanth Babu, Manjunath Prasad, R. Nirmalaruban, Sudhir Kumar, Rajbir Yadav, Manjeet Kumar, Kiran B. Gaikwad, Naresh Kumar Bainsla, S. Bhaskar Reddy, Nasreen Saifi, Amit Kumar Mazumder, Meda Alekya, Gaurav Kaushik, Palaparthi Dharamteja, Meghashri S. Patil, Shiv Kumar Singh, Dunna Vijay, Ranjeet Ranjan Kumar

“…A diverse wheat genotype panel, coupled with multi-year data, was utilized to perform genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with Si response. …”
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SeqSNP-based genic markers reveal genetic architecture and candidate genes for low nitrogen tolerance in tropical maize inbred lines by Pearl Abu, Baffour Badu-Apraku, Beatrice Elohor Ifie, Beatrice Elohor Ifie, John Saviour Yaw Eleblu, Georgina Lala Ehemba, Pangirayi B. Tongoona, Samuel Kwame Offei

“…To enhance breeding efficiency for low nitrogen tolerance, identifying quantitative trait loci (QTLs) in tropical germplasm is crucial to facilitate marker-assisted selection (MAS). …”
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Enhancing Cloud Detection in Polar Regions Using Combined Spectral and Textural Features for Landsat 8/9 OLI Imagery by Xinran Shen, Teng Li, Chong Liu, Shaoyin Wang, Lei Zheng, Qi Liang, Xiao Cheng, Jiaqi Yao

“…Remote sensing is a cost-effective and efficient method for studying polar regions. However, cloud cover in optical remote sensing images can diminish the data integrity for certain snow/ice applications. …”
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Assessing the physiological properties of baker's yeast based on single-cell Raman spectrum technology by Xi Sun, Xin Zhou, Ran Yu, Xiaofang Zhou, Jun Zhang, Teng Xu, Jianmei Wang, Mengqi Li, Xiaoting Li, Min Zhang, Jian Xu, Jia Zhang

“…With rapid progress in the yeast fermentation industry, a comprehensive commercial yeast quality assessment approach integrating efficiency, accuracy, sensitivity, and cost-effectiveness is required. …”
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Sensitivity analysis of the INRA 2018 feeding system for ruminants by hybrid local and global approaches: Comparing the contribution of dietary input variables to multiple response... by Seoyoung Jeon, Tristan Senga Kiessé, Sophie Lemosquet, Pierre Nozière

“…The sensitivity of 5 selected animal responses (output variables) to input variables was analyzed: DMI, milk protein yield (MPY), energy in methane (ECH4), nitrogen utilization efficiency (NUE), and the ratio between urine and total N excretion (UN/TN). …”
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Application of fluorescence spectroscopy and laser confocal technology in shale geological evaluation by LI Ping, ZHAI Zheng, WANG Xin, LI Zheng, LIN Jing, HAN Dongmei, AN Tianxia

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Automatic GPR detection of grouting defects behind the tunnel shield segments based on wavelet coherence analysis combined with modified Res-RCNN by Dengyi Wang, Ming Peng, Liu Liu, Xiongyao Xie, Zhenming Shi, Yaoying Liang, Jian Shen, Qiyu Wu

“…Ground penetrating radar (GPR), a widely used non-destructive testing technique for detecting grouting defects behind tunnel shield segments, faces challenges like steel rebar interference, low working efficiency, and expert interpretation reliance. To address these, this paper introduces an automated approach using wavelet coherence and a modified Res-RCNN. …”
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Head-to-Head Evaluation of FDM and SLA in Additive Manufacturing: Performance, Cost, and Environmental Perspectives by Maryam Abbasi, Paulo Váz, José Silva, Pedro Martins

“…FDM parts were printed with both Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) filaments, while SLA used a general-purpose photopolymer resin. Quantitative evaluations included surface roughness, dimensional accuracy, tensile properties, production cost, and energy consumption. …”
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Identification of a transcription factor AoMsn2 of the Hog1 signaling pathway contributes to fungal growth, development and pathogenicity in Arthrobotrys oligospora by Qianqian Liu, Kexin Jiang, Shipeng Duan, Na Zhao, Yanmei Shen, Lirong Zhu, Ke-Qin Zhang, Jinkui Yang

“…In particular, spore yield, spore germination rate, traps, and nematode predation efficiency were remarkably decreased in the mutants. …”
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A comprehensive multifaceted technical evaluation framework for implementation of auto-segmentation models in radiotherapy by Robert Poel, Elias Rüfenacht, Stefan Scheib, Hossein Hemmatazad, Reinhardt Krcek, Sébastien Tran, Edourd Romano, Susanne Rogers, Sonja Stieb, Mohamed Riyas Poolakundan, Hissa Hussein Al-Abdulla, Robert Foerster, Christina Schröder, Christoph Oehler, Julian Hong, Sebastiaan Breedveld, Nicolaus Andratschke, Peter Manser, Michael K. Fix, Daniel M. Aebersold, Mauricio Reyes, Ekin Ermiş

“…Methods We developed the Comprehensive Multifaceted Technical Evaluation framework, which integrates four key assessment components: quantitative geometric measures, qualitative expert evaluation, time efficiency analysis, and dosimetric evaluation. …”
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Cuproptosis-related lncRNAs emerge as a novel signature for predicting prognosis in prostate carcinoma and functional experimental validation by Yangbai- Lu, Jinfeng- Wu, Xianzhe Li, Xianzhe Li, Qu- Leng, Jian- Tan, Hongxing- Huang, Rui- Zhong, Zhenjie- Chen, Yongxin- Zhang

“…Compared to other clinical features, the ClncRNAs signature exhibited higher diagnostic efficiency and performed well in predicting the 1-, 3-, and 5-year progression-free intervals (PFIs) for PCa. …”
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Relative vacuum reduction innovative processes applied in primary magnesium production—Comprehensive analysis of thermodynamics, resource, energy flow, and carbon emission by Xiaolong Li, Tingan Zhang, Yan Liu, Junhua Guo, Jingzhong Xu, Yuanyuan Liang

“…This paper offers essential data support and theoretical guidance for achieving energy efficiency, carbon reduction in magnesium smelting, and the industrial adoption of innovative processes.…”
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Transmucosal Delivery of miR-30c-5p by Chitosan Nanoparticles for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Fang YP, Lin YC, Lin CY, Wang PJ, Chang TY, Hsieh YJ

“…Cytotoxicity was determined using MTT assays, while gene regulation was analyzed via quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting.Results: The prepared CS-NPs had particle sizes ranging from 434 to 452 nm and encapsulation efficiencies between 79% and 87%. …”
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