Toward Generalizable Multiple Sclerosis Lesion Segmentation Models by Liviu Badea, Maria Popa

“…To this end, we used all high-quality publicly-available MS lesion segmentation datasets on which we systematically trained a state-of-the-art UNet++ architecture. …”
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The ongoing impact of policy documents on the pandemic based on the framework of the “4Rs” theory and policy tools: in China by Lili Wang, Xueying Li, Zhuojun Ye, Shiwen Zhang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Limei Jing

“…During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Shanghai and Shenzhen implemented region-specific measures tailored to local conditions, reflecting China’s overarching control strategy. Systematically analysis of prevention and control policies is essential for optimizing PHE responses. …”
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Fourier Analysis of CMFD Method in Cylindrical Geometry by WEN Yuchen, HAO Chen, WANG Yizhen

“…This study aims to theoretically and numerically investigate the convergence effect and stability of the CMFD method in cylindrical geometries under diverse optical thickness conditions. A Fourier analysis framework was developed for CMFD in two-dimensional (r-θ) cylindrical geometry to systematically evaluate its spectral properties based on optical thickness of each coarse mesh. …”

Characteristics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis serine protease Rv1043c in enzymology and pathogenicity in mice by Yang-yang TANG, Ying-ying CUI, Yan-yan JIANG, Ming-zhu SHAO, Xin-xin ZANG, Guang-hui DANG, Si-guo LIU

“…In the present study, we systematically characterized the role of the Rv1043c protein in Mycobacterium infection by purifying the Rv1043c protein in Escherichia coli and constructing a Mycobacterium smegmatis (Msg) strain overexpressing Rv1043c (Msg_Rv1043c). …”
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Understanding the Burden and Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Women by Baiken Baimakhanova, Amankeldi Sadanov, Lyudmila Trenozhnikova, Assya Balgimbaeva, Gul Baimakhanova, Saltanat Orasymbet, Diana Tleubekova, Alma Amangeldi, Zere Turlybaeva, Zhanar Nurgaliyeva, Roza Seisebayeva, Zhanat Kozhekenova, Saltanat Sairankyzy, Zhanserik Shynykul, Sandugash Yerkenova, Aknur Turgumbayeva

“…Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a prevalent health concern among the female population, with anatomical and physiological determinants such as a shorter urethra and its proximity to the rectum augmenting vulnerability. …”
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Reduction of Interface State Density in 4H-SiC MOS Capacitors Modified by ALD-Deposited Interlayers by Zhenyu Wang, Zhaopeng Bai, Yunduo Guo, Chengxi Ding, Qimin Huang, Lin Gu, Yi Shen, Qingchun Zhang, Hongping Ma

“…Additionally, the SiO₂/Al₂O₃/SiC gate stack with 10 ALD growth cycles exhibited optimal electrical properties, including a minimum interface state density (<i>D</i>_it) value of 3 × 10¹¹ cm⁻² eV⁻¹ and a breakdown field (<i>E</i>_bd) of 10.9 MV/cm. …”
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HGF-MiLaG: Hierarchical Graph Fusion for Emotion Recognition in Conversation with Mid-Late Gender-Aware Strategy by Yihan Wang, Rongrong Hao, Ziheng Li, Xinhe Kuang, Jiacheng Dong, Qi Zhang, Fengkui Qian, Changzeng Fu

“…In addition, existing multi-task learning frameworks for ERC do not systematically investigate how and where gender information is injected into the model to optimize ERC performance. …”
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Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 in cancer immunotherapy: from small-molecule inhibition to PROTAC-mediated degradation by Xiuyun Li, Hao Meng, Hefeng Wang, Yujing Zhang, Wanpeng Yu

“…Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1) has emerged as a critical immunometabolic regulator in cancer, orchestrating immunosuppression through its rate-limiting catabolism of tryptophan to kynurenine. …”
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First-Principles Guided Design of Pd-Decorated V₂O₅/Porous Silicon Composites for High-Performance NO₂ Sensing at Room Temperature by Xiaoyong Qiang, Yongliang Guo, Zhipeng Wang, Tao Chen, Rui Zhang, Weibin Zhou

“…This combined experimental and theoretical study provides valuable insights for developing advanced gas sensors and lays a foundation for optimizing metal oxide-based sensing materials.…”
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Influence of Pulsed Electric Field Parameters on Electrical Conductivity in <i>Solanum tuberosum</i> Measured by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy by Athul Thomas, Teresa Lemainque, Marco Baragona, Joachim-Georg Pfeffer, Andreas Ritter

“…PEF effects are influenced by pulse parameters like number of pulses (NP), voltage (PV), width (PW), and interval (PI). This study systematically evaluates their effects on the conductivity and relative conductivity changes between untreated and PEF-treated regions of potato tissue across a frequency range of 1 Hz to 5 MHz by means of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), using a custom-made four-point EIS probe with RG58/U coaxial cables. …”
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Spatial and temporal distributions of evaporation ducts in the Black Sea and their impact on the over-the-horizon propagation of electromagnetic waves by Chongyang Feng, Chongyang Feng, Shuwen Wang, Chunlong Huang, Fan Yang, Yihang Shu, Kunde Yang

“…This study presents a integration of the ERA5 reanalysis dataset, the Navy Atmospheric Vertical Surface Layer Model (NAVSLaM), and the Advanced Propagation Model (APM) to systematically characterize evaporation duct height (EDH) distributions in the Black Sea and quantify their impact on over-the-horizon propagation. …”
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Deep Reinforcement Learning for Automated Insulin Delivery Systems: Algorithms, Applications, and Prospects by Xia Yu, Zi Yang, Xiaoyu Sun, Hao Liu, Hongru Li, Jingyi Lu, Jian Zhou, Ali Cinar

“…To this end, this paper conducts a literature review on DRL-based BGC control algorithms for AIDs. …”
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Microbial Bioremediation of Petroleum Contaminated Soil: Structural Complexity, Degradation Dynamics and Advanced Remediation Techniques by Pratik Kakde, Jaigopal Sharma

“…Soil contamination with petroleum hydrocarbons poses a significant environmental challenge, necessitating effective remediation strategies to mitigate ecological risks. …”
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Language Models for Predicting Organic Synthesis Procedures by Mantas Vaškevičius, Jurgita Kapočiūtė-Dzikienė

“…This paper systematically analyzes multiple approaches to efficiently generate synthesis procedures for a wide variety of organic synthesis reactions, aiming to decrease time and resource consumption in laboratory work. …”
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Inventory Allocation: Omnichannel Demand Fulfillment with Admission Control by Fangfang Ma, Shaochuan Fu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Benxuan Miao

“…The proposed framework systematically integrates inventory allocation with demand admission control, addressing a critical gap in existing literature that has failed to comprehensively link these two operational levers. …”
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Genetic effect of electric pulse-assisted cold ring rolling-quenching and tempering treatment of M50 bearing steel by ZENG Xiaobao, ZHANG Guoliang, CHEN Yu

“…The evolution behavior of the microstructure during quenching and tempering was systematically analyzed.ResultsThe findings indicate that compared with specimens subjected to conventional cold ring rolling followed by quenching and tempering, those processed via EPCRR-QT exhibited a 15.2% refinement in prior austenite grain size. …”
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Evaluating the Impact of Frequency Decomposition Techniques on LSTM-Based Household Energy Consumption Forecasting by Maissa Taktak, Faouzi Derbel

“…Contemporary approaches like LSTM and GRU networks process raw time series directly, failing to distinguish between distinct frequency components that represent different physical phenomena in household energy usage. This study presents a novel methodological method that systematically decomposes energy consumption signals into low-frequency components representing gradual trends and daily routines and high-frequency components capturing transient events, such as appliance switching, before applying predictive modeling. …”
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Influence of Steel Fiber Content on the Fractal Evolution of Bending Cracks in Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete Beams by Xiaohui Yuan, Ziyu Cui, Gege Chen

“…Overall, the findings suggest that an optimal steel fiber content range of 1.0% to 1.2% provides the best crack control and mechanical performance, offering a theoretical basis for the design of AASC structures.…”
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Efficient Extraction of Lithium, Cobalt, and Nickel from Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt Oxide Cathodes with Cholin Chloride/Pyrogallol-Based Deep Eutectic Solvent by Aisulu Batkal, Kaster Kamunur, Lyazzat Mussapyrova, Yerzhan Mukanov, Rashid Nadirov

“…The effects of both temperature (50–80 °C) and time (up to 12 h) on leaching efficiency were systematically investigated. Optimal leaching parameters—80 °C, 8 h, and a liquid-to-solid ratio of 50—yielded extraction efficiencies of 92% for Li, 85% for Co, and 88% for Ni. …”
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Unlocking the potential of element-doped biochar: from tailored synthesis to multifunctional applications in environment and energy by Junqi Zhao, Yunqiu Jiang, Xinyu Chen, Chongqing Wang, Hongyan Nan

“…Abstract Biochar, a versatile environmental material, has gained significant attention for its exceptional physical and chemical properties. …”
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