Pyramidal attention-based T network for brain tumor classification: a comprehensive analysis of transfer learning approaches for clinically reliable and reliable AI hybrid approach... by Tathagat Banerjee, Prachi Chhabra, Manoj Kumar, Abhay Kumar, Kumar Abhishek, Mohd. Asif Shah

“…Abstract Brain tumors are a significant challenge to human health as they impair the proper functioning of the brain and the general quality of life, thus requiring clinical intervention through early and accurate diagnosis. …”
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Predictive prioritization of genes significantly associated with biotic and abiotic stresses in maize using machine learning algorithms by Anjan Kumar Pradhan, Prasad Gandham, Kanniah Rajasekaran, Niranjan Baisakh

“…The top-ranked genes predicted to be key players in multiple stress resistance in maize need to be functional validated to ascertain their roles and further utilization in developing stress-resistant maize varieties.…”
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Genetic and environmental factors shaping goat milk oligosaccharide composition by R Gonzalez-Prendes, R.P.M.A. Crooijmans, B. Dibbits, K. Laport, S. Breunig, P. Keijzer, L. Pellis, H. Bovenhuis

“…In this study, goat milk OS (gMOS) content from ∼1,000 dairy goats across 18 commercial farms was studied. A genomic relationship matrix was used to unravel genetic and environmental factors shaping gMOS content. …”
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Taxonomic, genomic, and ecological insights into a novel Flavobacteriaceae strain from coastal tidal flats by Haohao Wang, Jiahui Liu, Yifan Guo, Yaqin Chen, Chi Zhang, Shan He, Weiyan Zhang, Lijian Ding

“…These findings provide novel insights into the ecological functions of the family Flavobacteriaceae in coastal tidal flats environments and enhance our understanding of microbial-mediated degradation and transformation of chemical compounds in dynamic coastal ecosystems.…”
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Novel polyomavirus in the endangered garden dormouse Eliomys quercinus by Emilija Vasiliūnaitė, Monika Repšytė, Eva Marie Kramer, Johannes Lang, Christine Jelinek, Rainer G. Ulrich, Christopher B. Buck, Alma Gedvilaitė

“…Abstract Background The garden dormouse (Eliomys quercinus) has experienced a significant population decline across Europe in recent decades. While habitat loss and climate change are often cited as primary factors, pathogen exposure, either to novel or to previously known, may play a role in such a decline. …”
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Impacts of Mechanical Injury on Volatile Emission Rate and Composition in 45 Subtropical Woody Broad-Leaved Storage and Non-Storage Emitters by Yali Yuan, Yimiao Mao, Hao Yuan, Ming Guo, Guomo Zhou, Ülo Niinemets, Zhihong Sun

“…Furthermore, wounding responses varied among plant functional groups, with evergreen species and those adapted to high temperatures and shade exhibiting stronger damage-induced BVOC emissions than deciduous species and those adapted to dry or cold environments. …”
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A novel configuration of reconfigurable bandpass filter based on varactor diodes by Mohamed Guermal, Jamal Zbitou, Mostafa Hefnawi, Fouad Aytouna

“…This streamlined architecture simplifies fabrication while maintaining the necessary functionality and performance. A key feature of the design is the integration of nine varactor diodes, which are carefully placed to enable reconfigurability. …”
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Characterization and Expression Analysis of the <i>ALOG</i> Gene Family in Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) by Xi Luo, Hongfei Wang, Yidong Wei, Fangxi Wu, Yongsheng Zhu, Hongguang Xie, Huaan Xie, Jianfu Zhang

“…ALOG (<i>Arabidopsis</i> LSH1 and <i>Oryza</i> G1) proteins constitute a plant-specific family of transcription factors that play crucial roles in lateral organ development across land plants. Initially identified through forward genetic studies of Arabidopsis LSH1 and rice G1 proteins, ALOG family members have since been functionally characterized in various plant species. …”
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Portulaca oleracea (purslane) aqueous extract reduced the adverse metabolic outcomes and favored liraglutide activities in streptozotocin-induced cardiometabolic disorders of male... by Adewumi O. Oyabambi, Blessing B. Aindero, Adeoba M. Awolola, Aisha Y. Adebayo, Ifeoluwa B. Iluromi, Kehinde S. Olorunniyi

“…Portulaca oleracea (Purslane) noted for its rich antioxidants, is a perennial herbaceous plant widely cultivated across countries. This study aimed to determine the ameliorative effect of ethanolic extract of Portulaca oleracea (EPO) on cardiometabolic diseases of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic male Wistar rats. …”
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Initial Experiences with Invasive Meningococcal Disease: Insights from Survivors and Their Caregivers by Oscar Herrera-Restrepo, Nuzhat Afroz, Eliazar Sabater Cabrera, Matthew Reaney, France Ginchereau Sowell, Ramiya Kumar, Alicia Stillman, Patti Wukovits, Mariana Rodrigues, Sofia B. Pinto, Zeki Kocaata, Obinna Onwude

“…Survivors able to report on the short-term impacts of IMD (n = 9) described functional limitations (9/9), emotional impacts (6/9) such as fear and trauma, and school (6/9), work (4/9), and financial (5/9) challenges. …”
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Identification of Ascorbate Oxidase Genes and Their Response to Cold Stress in <i>Citrus sinensis</i> by Xiaoyong Xu, Xingchen Miao, Naiyi Deng, Mengge Liang, Lun Wang, Lijuan Jiang, Shaohua Zeng

“…In the present study, nine <i>AAO</i> genes were identified in <i>C. sinensis</i> through bioinformatics analyses, exhibiting uneven distribution across four chromosomes. All CsAAOs possessed three conserved domains and were predicted to localize in the apoplast. …”
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Testing source elevation versus genotype as predictors of sugar pine performance in a post‐fire restoration planting by Emily V. Moran, Rainbow DeSilva, Courtney Canning, Jessica W. Wright

“…Of these, 323 either had annotations that suggested potential functional importance or were identified by two different methods. …”
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Real-World Visual Outcomes and Rotational Stability of a Monofocal Toric Intraocular Lens by LaHood B, Peterson RC

“…Residual astigmatism was very low (&lt; 0.01D) and consistently low across T2 to T6 IOLs. A T3 to T6 sub-analysis (n=64 eyes) found CDVA of − 0.01 ± 0.07 logMAR, UIVA of 0.20 ± 0.14 logMAR, DCIVA of 0.23 ± 0.13 logMAR, and absolute rotation of 1.08 ± 1.26°. …”
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Hyperspectral Imaging for the Dynamic Mapping of Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents in Microgreens by Pawita Boonrat, Manish Patel, Panuwat Pengphorm, Preeyabhorn Detarun, Chalongrat Daengngam

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Optimization of Phellinus hartigii extracts: Biological activities, and phenolic content analysis by Orhan Ünal, Ayşenur Gürgen, Tetiana Krupodorova, Mustafa Sevindik, Şanlı Kabaktepe, Ilgaz Akata

“…Total antioxidant status (TAS) was analyzed across 17 experiments, and the optimal conditions were identified using response surface methodology (RSM). …”
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Explainable Self-Supervised Dynamic Neuroimaging Using Time Reversal by Zafar Iqbal, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Usman Mahmood, Qasim Zia, Zening Fu, Vince D. Calhoun, Sergey Plis

“…Objective: Functional magnetic resonance imaging data pose significant challenges due to their inherently noisy and complex nature, making traditional statistical models less effective in capturing predictive features. …”
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Serum proteomic correlates of mental health symptoms in a representative UK population sample by Anna Dearman, Yanchun Bao, Leonard Schalkwyk, Meena Kumari

“…Associations partially overlap across the two outcomes, and a sensitivity analysis excluding people taking antidepressants or other central nervous system medications suggestively implicates some of the factors in treatment-resistant poor mental health. …”
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Mobile phone based laser scanning as a low-cost alternative for multidisciplinary data collection by Kian J. Jeftha, Moreblessings Shoko

“…However, commercial or engineering-grade scanning instruments remain expensive and sensitive, requiring costly routine calibrations to ensure their optimum functionality. The recent inclusion of laser scanning sensors by mobile phone corporations such as Apple Computer Inc. is now analogous to the integration of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and cameras into smartphones as seen decades ago. …”
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Percutaneous epiphysiodesis transphyseal screw versus tension-band plating as hemiepiphysiodesis in treating coronal angular knee deformities: a systematic review and meta-analysis... by Ahmed O. Sabry, Mohamed K. A. Genedy, Salma Abouelwafa, Ahmed A. Khalil, Omar Mady, Noureldin Mostafa, Rana Ali Ahmed Elsayed, Hassan Elbarbary, Mohamed Hegazy, Amr Abdelgawad

“…Abstract Background Angular knee deformities such as genu varum and genu valgum are common in children and can impact their functional mobility and quality of life. Although surgical interventions like guided growth plates or tension-band plates (TBP) and percutaneous epiphysiodesis transphyseal screws (PETS) are commonly used, comparative analyses of their efficacy and safety are limited. …”
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Genome-Wide Identification and Cold Stress Response Mechanism of Barley Di19 Gene Family by Wenbo Chai, Chao Yuan, Shufen Li, Hanyuan Xu, Qing Zhu, Hongtao Li, Wei Ji, Jun Wang

“…These findings reveal the evolutionary conservation and cold-responsive expression characteristics of the <i>HvDi19</i> gene family, laying a foundation for future functional studies. The results also provide important molecular resources for the genetic improvement of cold tolerance in barley, contributing to the development of stress-resilient crop varieties under climate change.…”
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