Wavelet-Guided Multi-Scale ConvNeXt for Unsupervised Medical Image Registration by Xuejun Zhang, Aobo Xu, Ganxin Ouyang, Zhengrong Xu, Shaofei Shen, Wenkang Chen, Mingxian Liang, Guiqi Zhang, Jiashun Wei, Xiangrong Zhou, Dongbo Wu

“…However, its weaker spatial locality priors necessitate large-scale training datasets and a heavy number of parameters, which conflict with the limited annotated data and real-time demands of clinical workflows. …”
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In Vitro Antioxidant, Antithrombotic and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Bioactive Metabolites Extracted from Kiwi and Its By-Products by Anastasia Maria Moysidou, Konstantina Cheimpeloglou, Spyridoula Ioanna Koutra, Vasileios Manousakis, Anna Ofrydopoulou, Katie Shiels, Sushanta Kumar Saha, Alexandros Tsoupras

“…Polar lipid structural analysis revealed a predominance of phospholipids with unsaturated fatty acids at the sn-2 position. …”
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Network analysis of Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) 3.1 items for non-medical use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, prescription sedatives, prescrip... by Dvora Shmulewitz, Dvora Shmulewitz, Maor Daniel Levitin, Maor Daniel Levitin, Maor Daniel Levitin, Roi Eliashar, Mario Mikulincer, Shaul Lev-Ran, Shaul Lev-Ran, Shaul Lev-Ran

“…Differences were observed between substances in strength of associations between symptoms.ConclusionNetwork structures were similar across substances, suggesting that similar intervention approaches may be appropriate, with substance-specific strategies as warranted. …”
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the Finnish version of the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ) by Lucas Arrais Campos, Terhi Kaikkonen, Kaisa Ylitervo, Leena Ylikontiola, Anna-Sofia Silvola

“…Psychometric properties were estimated using factorial validity (confirmatory factor analysis [CFA]), convergent validity (Average Variance Extracted [AVE]), and reliability (αordinal and ω). Structural Equation Model estimated the effect of demographic characteristics on malocclusion impact. …”
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Study of Lysozyme Activity in Bird Egg Whites by Fluorescence Polarization Assay Using Chitooligosaccharide Tracer by Liliya I. Mukhametova, Dmitry O. Zherdev, Anton N. Kuznetsov, Olga N. Yudina, Sergei A. Eremin, Vadim B. Krylov, Nikolay E. Nifantiev

“…Lysozyme activity in the egg whites of duck, goose, turkey, peacock, and ostrich eggs has not been detected by using the obtained chitooligosaccharide tracers, which may be related to the structural features of lysozyme in different bird species. …”
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Observation and Analysis of Deformation Control Performance of Hydraulic Servo Steel Support for a Soft Soil Pit—A Case Study of a Pit Project in Hangzhou by Chao Wang, Gang Lin, Hongliang Yao, Haibin Ding, Xiaolin Tang, Zhaorui Lin, Xuepeng Wang

“…This study analyzed the monitoring data related to the <i>δ</i>_D, the deformation of the soil outside the foundation pit, and the changes in the axial force of the internal supports in a deep foundation pit located in Hangzhou City, China. …”
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Design, simulation, and experimental evaluation of an agrivoltaic greenhouse in Turkey by Özal Emre Özdemir, Tamara Bretzel, Leonhard Gfüllner, Shiva Gorjian, Yasar Katircioglu, Berkay Dur, Max Trommsdorff

“…Despite significant research, gaps remain concerning the practical integration of bifacial photovoltaic (PV) systems into greenhouse structures, particularly regarding detailed pre-design simulations combined with experimental validation under Mediterranean climatic conditions. …”
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Effect of atomic ratio of ions on the particle diffusion and permeability of carbon nanotubes in reverse electrodialysis process using molecular dynamics simulation by Ali B.M. Ali, Karwan Hussein Qader, Murtadha M. Al-Zahiwat, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Soheil Salahshour, S. Mohammad Sajadi, Ali Mokhtarian

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Sex Estimation Through Orbital Measurements: A Machine Learning Approach for Forensic Science by George Triantafyllou, George G. Botis, Maria Piagkou, Konstantinos Papanastasiou, George Tsakotos, Ioannis Paschopoulos, George K. Matsopoulos, Stavroula Papadodima

“…Several anatomical structures of the human body have been used for this process. …”
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Aging assessment of silicone rubber materials under corona discharge accompanied by humidity and UV radiation by Mahmood Atif, Muneeb Ahmed, Saeed Usman, Alam Shahid, Al-Ammar Essam A., Kang Jee-Hyun, Zoubi Wail Al, Choi Dongwhi

“…Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed deep cracks and block-like structures on their surfaces. Similarly, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis indicated the signs of surface oxidation of the aged samples. …”
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A novel missense pathogenic variant c.9455T > G (p.L3152R) in CDH23 underlies autosomal recessive non-syndromic hearing loss by Ladan Sadeghian, Marziyeh Hoseinzadeh, Mohammad reza Pourreza, Saeed Khalili, Najmeh Fattahi, Mohammad Amin Tabatabaiefar

“…This study aimed to identify the genetic cause of autosomal recessive non-syndromic hearing loss (ARNSHL) in a large Iranian family using next-generation sequencing and structural bioinformatics. Methods After a comprehensive clinical evaluation of a large family with a history of HL the GJB2 gene was sequenced, and 7 loci were screened through genetic linkage analysis. …”
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The analysis of MMP2, MMP3 and MMP9 matrix metalloproteinases genes polymorphism among Russian Caucasian patients with primary open-angle glaucoma by A.V. Shevchenko, V.F. Prokof’ev, V.I. Konenkov, O.V. Ermakova, A.N. Trunov

“…The significant role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the remodeling of eye structures during the development of glaucoma is widely discussed in the scientific literature. …”
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Aligning the principles and practice of research integrity and research fairness in global health: a mixed-methods study by Sandra Alba, Rutuja Patil, Martijn Wienia, Masja Straetemans, Francis Kombe, Gowri Gopalakrishna, Harry Coleman, Nima Yaghmaei, Joseph Bukulu Sempa, Jake D Mathewson, Hannah Kabelka, Preeti Sohoni

“…Despite extensive academic discussions, empirical data on these aspects, especially in the context of global health, remain limited.Methods To address this gap, we conducted a mixed-methods study focusing on research integrity and fairness. …”
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Culinary connections: The mediating role of customer brand co-creation behavior in gastronomic and revisit intentions by Ni Made Purnami, Ni Wayan Mujiati, Ayu Putu Laksmi Danyathi, Uswatun Siwi Kartika Sari, Desak Komang Dea Marcellina Putri Darmada

“…This study investigates the mediating role of customer brand co-creation behavior in the effect of gastronomic experience on revisit intention among Generation Z café visitors in Bali, Indonesia. Data were collected from 250 respondents via an online survey and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. …”
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Longitudinal study of foot-and-mouth disease virus in Northern Nigeria: implications for the roles of small ruminants and environmental contamination in endemic settings by Simon Gubbins, Emma Brown, Yiltawe Wungak, Olumuyiwa Oyekan, Adeyinka J. Adedeji, Sandra I. Ijoma, Rebecca B. Atai, Moses O. Oguche, Mark Samson, Banenat B. Dogonyaro, Fabrizio Rosso, Hayley Hicks, Britta A. Wood, Jemma Wadsworth, Nick Knowles, Donald P. King, Anna B. Ludi, Claire Colenutt, Andrew E. Shaw, Georgina Limon, David O. Ehizibolo

“…The force of infection estimated from age-seroprevalence data for each household was significantly lower in goats compared with both cattle or sheep. …”
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Technology Anxiety in Virtual Reality Adoption: Examining the Impact of Age, Past Experience, and Cybersickness by Eman Al Khalifah, Ramy Hammady, Mahmoud Abdelrahman, Ons Al-Shamaileh, Mostafa Marghany, Hatana El-Jarn, Alyaa Darwish, Yusuf Kurt

“…Using an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the research integrates age and past use as antecedents of TA and evaluates their influence on perceived ease of use (PEoU), perceived enjoyment (PENJ), and user attitudes. Data from 206 participants were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) following a VR pilgrimage experience. …”
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A multi-species corridor between the Andean Amazonian and Amazon floodplain landscapes: prioritizing ecological connectivity areas for jaguar and threatened ungulates in the north-... by Federico Mosquera-Guerra, Sebastian Barreto, Juan D. Palencia-Rivera, Alexander Velásquez-Valencia, Hugo Mantilla-Meluk, Gustavo A. Bruges-Morales, Alex M. Jiménez-Ortega, Fernando Trujillo, Dolors Armenteras-Pascual

“…To address this gap, we utilized occurrence data for focal species including the jaguar, lowland tapir, and collared peccary. …”
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Integrative analysis of saliva-derived exosomal proteome and lipidome for the diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Wei Zhong, Jian Liu, Junhua Xie, Zhiyan Zhang, Zhiwen Gong, Zhixiang Yan, Qingdong Cao

“…The proteomic characteristics of ESCC were primarily manifested in immune responses, disruption of tissue structural homeostasis, and enhanced antifungal and antimicrobial humoral immune responses. …”
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Optimized enrichment of murine blood–brain barrier vessels with a critical focus on network hierarchy in post-collection analysis by Hanaa Abdelazim, Audra Barnes, James Stupin, Ranah Hasson, Carmen Muñoz-Ballester, Kenneth L. Young, Stefanie Robel, James W. Smyth, Samy Lamouille, John C. Chappell

“…Positioned between upstream arteries and downstream veins, these microvessels have unique structural features, such as the absence of vascular smooth muscle cells (vSMCs) and a relatively thin basement membrane, to facilitate highly efficient yet selective exchange between the circulation and the brain interstitium. …”
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New approach of PV and thermal modeling to develop feasible cooling solutions for PV in buildings by Cornago Iñaki, Ezquer Mikel, Sorbet Francisco Javier, Kalms Alicia, Diarce Gonzalo, Irulegi Olatz, Zaversky Fritz

“…This work presents a straightforward Building Applied PhotoVoltaic-Thermal element, characterized by its ease of implementation, utilizing conventional photovoltaic modules and standard supporting structures to form a narrow air ventilation channel with the roof of the building. …”
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