CITISEN: A Deep Learning-Based Speech Signal-Processing Mobile Application by Yu-Wen Chen, Kuo-Hsuan Hung, You-Jin Li, Alexander Chao-Fu Kang, Ya-Hsin Lai, Kai-Chun Liu, Szu-Wei Fu, Syu-Siang Wang, Yu Tsao

“…Compared with the noisy speech signals, the enhanced speech signals by SE achieved about 6% and 33% of improvements, respectively, in terms of short-time objective intelligibility (STOI) and perceptual evaluation of speech quality (PESQ). …”
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How does the long-term return of mix-sowing green manures increase nitrogen utilization and decrease ecological costs of wheatland under reduced chemical nitrogen input? by Jingui Wei, Wen Yin, Qiang Chai, Zhilong Fan, Falong Hu, Lianhao Zhao

“…Increasing nitrogen (N) utilization and reducing ecological costs of farmland are key objectives for mitigating environmental pollution and advancing sustainable agricultural development. …”
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Optimization of a genetically encoded fluorescent sensor for the detection of 5-HT by XU Mufan, ZHANG Kun, WANG Jingyi, GAO Xinke, CHENG Aobing, ZHANG Peng

“…Objective·To optimize iSeroSnFR, a genetically encoded 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) fluorescent sensor based on bacterial periplasmic binding proteins (PBPs), to enhance its performance for both in vivo and in vitro 5-HT detection.Methods·iSeroSnFR1.2 was engineered by replacing the circularly permuted superfolder green fluorescence protein (cpsfGFP) sequence in iSeroSnFR1.0 with that from the acetylcholine sensor iAChSnFR using Gibson assembly. …”
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Aetiology of lobar pneumonia determined by multiplex molecular analyses of lung and pleural aspirate specimens in the Gambia: findings from population-based pneumonia surveillance by Jayani Pathirana, Brian Greenwood, Ilias Hossain, Grant Austin Mackenzie, Jessica McLellan, Eunice Machuka, Malick Ndiaye, Augustin Fombah, Baderinwa Abatan, Ahmed Manjang, Philip Hill

“…Objectives To determine the causes of lobar pneumonia in rural Gambia.Design and setting Population-based pneumonia surveillance at seven peripheral health facilities and two regional hospitals in rural Gambia. 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) was introduced routinely in August 2009 and replaced by PCV13 from May 2011.Methods Prospective pneumonia surveillance was undertaken among all ages with referral of suspected pneumonia cases to the regional hospitals. …”
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SUBSET OF NANDA-I NURSING DIAGNOSES FOR INTENSIVE CARE: DELPHI TECHNIQUE AND FOCUS GROUP by Mirko Masciullo, Flavio Marti, Antonello Cocchieri, Lucia Mitello, Andrea Fidanza, Anna Rita Marucci

“…These subsets facilitate documentation and decision making while supporting, rather than replacing, the clinical judgment of the nurse. Objective: The study aims to develop a Subset of NANDA-I Nursing Diagnoses that nurses consider relevant in an intensive care setting. …”
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Assessing ChatGPT’s Capability as a New Age Standardized Patient: Qualitative Study by Joseph Cross, Tarron Kayalackakom, Raymond E Robinson, Andrea Vaughans, Roopa Sebastian, Ricardo Hood, Courtney Lewis, Sumanth Devaraju, Prasanna Honnavar, Sheetal Naik, Jillwin Joseph, Nikhilesh Anand, Abdalla Mohammed, Asjah Johnson, Eliran Cohen, Teniola Adeniji, Aisling Nnenna Nnaji, Julia Elizabeth George

“…However, it cannot fully replace human SPs due to limitations in verisimilitude and prompt engineering challenges. …”
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Nutritional and Technological Benefits of Pine Nut Oil Emulsion Gel in Processed Meat Products by Berik Idyryshev, Almagul Nurgazezova, Zhanna Assirzhanova, Assiya Utegenova, Shyngys Amirkhanov, Madina Jumazhanova, Assemgul Baikadamova, Assel Dautova, Assem Spanova, Assel Serikova

“…The objective was to improve its lipid quality and functional performance while maintaining product integrity and consumer acceptability. …”
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An observational laboratory study to evaluate an anesthetic gas adsorber without anesthetic gas scavenging system by Katja Nickel, Christian Thoben, Christiane E. Beck, Jan Karsten, Terence Krauß, Alexander Nitschke, Moritz Hitzemann, Stefan Zimmermann, Sebastian Heiderich

“…They may have the potential to replace anesthetic gas scavenging systems which would have a beneficial effect on the energy consumption of hospitals. …”
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Comprehensive Assessment of Genital Infections and Reproductive Health in Women Visiting a Fertility Clinic in Warangal, India—A Case‐Control Study by Naresh Patnaik, Uttam Sarkar, Malathi Jojula, Hema Vaddiraju, Ruchi Jain Dey

“…This included the removal of exact ages, which were replaced with age ranges, and the omission of exact dates or photographs during presentation of the data.…”
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Sequence and protein three-dimensional structure analysis of a novel inter-allelic recombination allele B*35∶186 of HLA-B locus by ZHANG Xu, LIN Fengqiu, LI Xiaofeng, LI Jianping

“…[Objective] To study the inter-allelic recombination event occurring in the HLA-B locus, and to evaluate the molecular genetic mechanisms of a novel HLA allele, predict and analyze the impact of its amino acid residue changes on the three-dimensional structure. …”
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Effect of Substituting Polyether Ionophore Anticoccidial Drugs With 1, 8‐Cineole for the Control of Eimeria Infections in Broilers by Jing Sun, Wanjun Bao, Ye Han, Rongfei Zhang, Zhijiang Zhou

“…Drug resistance to the polyether polyether Ionophore anticoccidial drugs  (PACDs) caused by long‐term use has emerged as a significant problem in commercial broiler chicken production. Objectives This study explored the feasibility of 1,8‐cineole (CIN) in replacing PACD with broiler feeding experiments and intestinal microecological experiments. …”
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Remission definitions guiding immunosuppressive therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: which is best fitted for the purpose? by Désirée van der Heijde, Laure Gossec, Pedro M Machado, Johannes W G Jacobs, Paco M J Welsing, José António Pereira Da Silva, Ricardo J O Ferreira, Cátia Duarte

“…Objective To assess which definition of remission best predicts good radiographic outcome (GRO) and good functional outcome (GFO) in rheumatoid arthritis, focusing the updated American College of Rheumatology/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology criteria.Material and methods Meta-analyses of individual patient data (IPD) from randomised controlled trials (RCTs). …”
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Adaptive k-means clustering algorithm based on grid and domain centroid weight by Wei CAI, Guangyu SUN, Fei YANG, Bo YAO, Chuanxian LI

“…ObjectiveThe digital twin of a natural gas pipeline, constructed from physical entities, continuously generates substantial data, posing significant challenges for data mining regarding computational cost, efficiency, and scalability. …”
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Aplicação de gesso e calcário na recuperação de solos salino-sódicos do Estado de Pernambuco Application of gypsum and limestone in the reclamation of saline-sodic soils of the Per... by Maria de F. C. Barros, Maurício P. F. Fontes, Víctor H. Alvarez V., Hugo A. Ruiz

“…<br>An experiment was carried out in soil columns with the objective of evaluating the effect of application of gypsum and limestone on reclamation of the saline-sodic soils in the Irrigation district of Custódia, PE. …”
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External Validation of Lung Cancer Prediction Models Combining Epidemiological Predictors in Chinese Ever and Never Smokers: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study by Bo Xing Feng, Xin Yue Pan, Jing Ru Huang, Chao Qiang Jiang, Wei Sen Zhang, Feng Zhu, Jing Pan, Tai Hing Lam

“…ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to externally validate existing lung cancer models using data from the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (GBCS) and compare their predictive performance for Chinese ever and never smokers. …”
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Effects of preweaning milk allowance on long-term metabolism in Holstein heifers by L.N. Leal, J.B. Daniel, J. Doelman, B.R. Keppler, M.A. Steele, J. Martín-Tereso

“…However, the biological mechanisms linking early life nutrient supply and future performance remain insufficiently understood. Thus, the objective of this study was to characterize growth, reproductive performance, glucose metabolism, and the metabolic profile of growing heifers fed a restricted (RES) or an elevated (ELE) milk supply preweaning. …”
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Remote Photoplethysmography Technology for Blood Pressure and Hemoglobin Level Assessment in the Preoperative Assessment Setting: Algorithm Development Study by Selene Y L Tan, Jia Xin Chai, Minwoo Choi, Umair Javaid, Brenda Pei Yi Tan, Belinda Si Ying Chow, Hairil Rizal Abdullah

“…The potential benefits of achieving this would be immense, allowing for greater convenience, accessibility, and reduction in labor and resources. ObjectiveOur study aims to be the first to develop an algorithm for noninvasive rPPG-based BP and hemoglobin concentration measurement that can be used for preoperative evaluation of patients in real-world clinical practice settings. …”
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Sociocultural correlates and epidemiological patterns of non-alcoholic beer consumption: a cross-sectional study in Poland by Andrzej Silczuk, Aleksandra Lewandowska, Tomasz Baran, Tytus Koweszko, Paulina Mularczyk-Tomczewska, Julia Gujska, Magdalena Tatara, Małgorzata Gałecka

“…Objectives To investigate the sociocultural and epidemiological factors associated with non-alcoholic beer (NAB) consumption in Poland, including motivations for use, consumption context, and its reported impact on alcohol consumption patterns.Design Cross-sectional survey study.Setting Community setting across Poland; data were collected in December 2024.Participants A total of 1114 adults aged 18–84 years (mean age: 47.1±14.4 years; 54.3% female) completed the questionnaire. …”
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Similarity Criterion Based on the Analytical Solution of Heat Conduction Equation in Frozen Soil by BO Yin, WANG Cong, FENG Yan-fang, ZHANG Bin, ZHANG Ying, GUO Xiao-gang, YAO Jin-song, WEI Lai, CHEN Rong, XU Chen

“…[Objective] The evolution pattern of temperature field in frozen walls serves as a key factor in optimizing design schemes during artificial ground freezing. …”
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Involvement in Parasocial Relationships among Middle-Aged Women by A.M. Molokostova, M.N. Kosmacheva

“… <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objective</strong>. An empirical study of the correlation between parasocial interacting and satisfaction with personal relationships. …”
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