Transcription-Coupled Nucleotide Excision Repair: A Faster Solution or the Only Option? by Andriy Khobta, Leen Sarmini

“…Considering that damage detection is the rate-limiting step of overall repair reactions in most cases and that the mechanisms of the initial recognition of modified DNA structure are fundamentally different between TC-NER and GG-NER, it is suggestive to attribute the observed kinetic differences to different damage spectra recognized by the two pathways. …”
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Clinical and Epidemiological Features of Allergies in Schoolchildren of the Chechen Republic: Results of an Epidemiological Study by Aset Kh. Ibisheva, Saihat A. Shamsadova, Leyla S. Namazova-Baranova

“…Mechnikov Research Institute of Vaccines and Sera, Stavropol Research Institute of Vaccines and Sera), revealing of allergen-specific antibodies, component-divided allergen diagnosis via indirect immunofluorescence with ImmunoCAP analyzer, respiratory function evaluation with CareFusion, nitric oxide level detection in exhaled air via portable NObreath analyzer. …”
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Multi-material 3D printed smart floor tiles with triboelectric energy generation and security monitoring by Shidhin Mappoli, Kalyan Ghosh, Martin Pumera

“…However, the fabrication of different TENG layers using conventional techniques is often complex, time-intensive, and involves multiple processing steps. Here, a single-step multi-material 3D printing (MMP) approach is used to fabricate the fully functional TENG device, consisting of positive and negative triboelectric layers, current collectors and supporting substrate. …”
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Cosmetic crimes in dromedary camels: a critical overview on these illegal manipulations and its hidden consequences by Mohamed Tharwat

“…Visual assessment remains the primary diagnostic step, followed by imaging techniques (e.g., ultrasonography, radiography, thermography) and hormonal assays. …”
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Bird Call Identification Using Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition by Jingxuan Liu, Hailan Chen

“…In contrast to conventional approaches that are easily influenced by noise disruption and tend to encounter mode aliasing issues, the suggested framework proficiently segregates the signal by the following steps. First, the vocalization signals of bird vocalizations are preprocessed and endpoint detection is used to separate the vocalization signals of each call. …”
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HR eye & MMR eye: one-day assessment of DNA repair-defective tumors eligible for targeted therapy by Shinta Saito, Shingo Kato, Usaki Arai, Atsuki En, Jun Tsunezumi, Taichi Mizushima, Kensuke Tateishi, Noritaka Adachi

“…Overall, the findings presented here could pave the way for accurately assessing malignant tumors with functional defects in HR or MMR, a step forward in accelerating precision medicine.…”
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THE RELIABILITY OF DETERMINING THE SHORT CIRCUIT ZONE OF THE LINES OF 6–35 kV by F. А. Romaniuk, E. V. Buloichyk, O. A. Huryanchyk, V. S. Kachenya

“…It is shown that the application of the proposed correction method makes it possible to increase the accuracy of fault zone detection. The dynamic properties of the proposed method applied to different modes of the line functioning have been studied. …”
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Measuring Retiming Responses of Passengers to a Prepeak Discount Fare by Tracing Smart Card Data: A Practical Experiment in the Beijing Subway by Qingru Zou, Xiangming Yao, Peng Zhao, Zijia Wang, Taoyuan Yang

“…First, a new set of classification indicators is established to segment passengers through a two-step clustering approach. Then, the potentially influenced passengers for the fare policy are identified, and the shifted passengers who changed their departure time are detected by tracing changes in passengers’ expected departure times before and after the policy. …”
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Big cats (Carnivora, Felidae) still walking in Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve: a forgotten Jaguar Conservation Unit in northeastern Guatemala by Luis A. Trujillo, Alejandro Mármol-Kattán, Cristina Abugarade, Adriana Rivera-Sandoval, Cristina Chaluleu-Baeza, Raquel Leonardo, Diana Mansilla, Allison Trinidad, Claudia Quijivix, Isabel Martínez, Cristina Escobar, Rocío Paz, Andrid Ramírez, Bárbara I. Escobar-Anleu, Rebeca Escobar, Rony Garcia-Anleu

“…The detection of Jaguars, Panthera onca (Linnaeus, 1758), and Pumas, Puma concolor (Linnaeus, 1771), in the Sierra de las Minas Biosphere Reserve, northeastern Guatemala, represents a pivotal step in understanding the distributional range of these apex predators in the country. …”
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Atmospheric Cold Plasma Technology Enabling Scalable Surface‐Independent Protein Immobilization for Biosensing Applications by Lieze Dankers, Bernard Nisol, Derick Yongabi, Tom Van der Donck, Jesús Gándara Loe, Patrick Wagner, Jin Won Seo, Rob Ameloot, Karen Leirs, Jeroen Lammertyn

“…This highlights the need for a standardized biomolecule immobilization process, enabling straightforward target detection on various surfaces. Cold atmospheric plasma technology offers a scalable solution, combining surface activation with molecule grafting in a single step. …”
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An experimental study of levamisole incorporated diet on fish health and resistance against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from Oreochromas niloticus by Ghada A. El-Gammal, Adel M. El-Gamal, M. A. Rashed, Amina S. Kassab, Aly S. Saif, Sabreen E. Fadl

“…At the end of the feeding trial, fish were challenged by pathogenic P. aeruginosa, which was isolated in the first step. The results of the in vivo trial showed that levamisole safely improved the growth and immunity of Nile tilapia without side effects on liver function.…”
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The Propagation Properties of a Longitudinal Orbital Angular Momentum Multiplexing System in Atmospheric Turbulence by Qinghua Tian, Lei Zhu, Yongjun Wang, Qi Zhang, Bo Liu, Xiangjun Xin

“…The longitudinal OAM multiplexing (LOAMM) system is simulated under atmospheric turbulence, which is based on the split-step Fourier transform method and includes multiple random phase screens. …”
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Exploring the application of the microbial pigment violacein as a sustainable probe molecule for recycled paper-based SERS substrates by Alessia Tropea, Donatella Spadaro, Dario Giuffrida, Sebastiano Trusso, Daniele Giuffrida, Tania Maria Grazia Salerno, Julio Montanez, Lourdes Morales-Oyervides, Luigi Mondello, Luigi Mondello, Rosina Celeste Ponterio

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Design of Smart Plant Electrical Signal Monitoring System for Indoor Farming by Afif Saifuddin, Wiratmoko Ardan, Nugroho Andri Prima, Okayasu Takashi, Sutiarso Lilik

“…Calibration for this system needs a function generator. The calibration result is analyzed using statistical methods such as MAPE. …”
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Anthracene-thiophene hybrid: a versatile fluorophore for advanced forensic and printing applications by Musallam Hamed Mahad Tabook, Rakshitha K Jain, Ananya S N, Anand P J, Dhanya Sunil

“…A new anthracene-thiophene hybrid (ATH) with UV/blue light induced fluorescence and good photostability is prepared through an easy, one-step synthetic protocol. ATH is found to be highly effective for detection of latent fingerprints on porous, nonporous, and semi-porous surfaces, ensuring its versatility for superior visualization of distinct level 1–3 fingermark patterns under UV illumination. …”
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An electrochemical sensor for dopamine on a graphene-poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulphonate hybrid ink nanoplatform by Sesethu Makaluza, Nyasha Midzi, Foluke O. G. Olorundare, Busisiwe N. Zwane, Duduzile Nkosi, Omotayo A. Arotiba

“…The sensor achieved a detection limit of 0.19 µM within a linear concentration range of 3.13–400 µM dopamine. …”
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Enhanced understanding of nitrogen fixing bacteria through DNA extraction with polyvinylidene fluoride membrane by Agnieszka Kalwasińska, Igor Królikiewicz, Sushma Rani Tirkey, Attila Szabó, Sweta Binod Kumar

“…A polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane was employed for metagenomic DNA extraction, enhancing the detection of nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Prior to standard DNA extraction, an enrichment step was conducted in nitrogen-free JMV medium at 26 °C for 24 h, with a modification that replaced soil with the PVDF membrane. …”
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Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles using Amomum subulatum and Their Catalytic Properties by Sonam Baghel, Monika Khurana

“…Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) detected the presence of functional groups on the biosynthesized AuNPs before and after reduction. …”
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Aedes aegypti CCEae3A carboxylase expression confers carbamate, organophosphate and limited pyrethroid resistance in a model transgenic mosquito. by Beth C Poulton, Fraser Colman, Amalia Anthousi, David B Sattelle, Gareth J Lycett

“…Understanding the underlying mechanisms is an essential first step in tackling the challenges presented by resistance. …”
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Diagnosis and Prevention of Scabies in Low Mobility Patients with Cognitive Impairment by T. A. Gaydina, A. S. Dvornikov, O. Yu. Milushkina, A. A. Gamidova

“…Based on a set of clinical data and laboratory detection of the pathogen, patient K. was diagnosed with B86 — scabies. …”
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