Pupillographic evaluation accompanying structural and functional assessment of the optic nerve in patients with Parkinson’s disease by Erdinç Bozkurt, Ersin Muhafız, Can Emre Erdoğan, Şerif Nizamoğulları, Güvenç Toprak, Bayram Meydan

“…Abstract Background To evaluate static and dynamic pupillary functions, contrast sensitivity, and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in patients with Parkinson’s disease. …”
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Life cycle assessment of an entirely wood floor system designed for carbon negativity, future adaptability, and end-of-life de/re/construction by Muzan Williams Ijeoma, Sovanroth Ou, Amin Nabati, Hao Chen, Michael Stoner, Patricia Layton, Dustin Albright, Brandon Ross, Weichiang Pang, Michael Carbajales-Dale

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Splicing defect of StDRO2 intron 1 promotes potato root growth by disturbing auxin transport to adapt to drought stress by Jianping Zhao, Baolin Yao, Ziai Peng, Xinyue Yang, Kuixiu Li, Xiaoyan Zhang, Haiyan Zhu, Xuan Zhou, Meixian Wang, Lihui Jiang, Xie He, Yan Liang, Xiaoping Zhan, Xiaoran Wang, Yuliang Dai, Yanfen Yang, Ao Yang, Man Dong, Suni Shi, Man Lu, Yi Zhao, Mingyun Shen, Liwei Guo, Changning Liu, Hongji Zhang, Decai Yu, Yunlong Du

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Metagenomic insights into the microbial communities and functional traits of hot springs in Guizhou Province, China by Feng Chen, Min Cheng, Dongyun Rong, Yanyan Wang, Yanyan Wang, Rubing Liang, Muhammad Irfan, Yingqian Kang, Yu Cao, Yu Cao

“…Software such as Mothur, the SILVA ribosomal RNA database, and Quantitative Insights into Microbial Ecology (QIIME) were utilized for taxonomic and operational taxonomic unit (OTU) analysis, while PICRUST2 was employed for functional predictions.ResultsGuizhou Baili Rhododendron Hot Spring No.1 (BLDJA) had the highest diversity in terms of species richness, while Jianhe Hot Spring (YAS) had the lowest diversity. …”
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A Novel Network for Choroidal Segmentation Based on Enhanced Boundary Information by Wenbo Huang, Chaofan Qu, Yang Yan

“…Furthermore, the channel enhancement mechanism further refines the expression of salient channel futures, while the adaptive activation function improves the sensitivity of the network to boundary futures. …”
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Chromosome-scale assembly and analysis of yellow Camellia (Camellia limonia) genome reveal plant adaptation mechanism and flavonoid biosynthesis in karst region by Yingying Lu, Huimin Liang, Jialin Liao, Xianglong Li, Yinxia Rong, Ruyin Mo, Jianmin Tang, Maoteng Li, Xiangdong Kong, Yang Huang, Yu Liang

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Transcriptome analysis of Aspergillus oryzae RIB40 under chemical stress reveals mechanisms of adaptation to fungistatic compounds of lignocellulosic side streams by Miika-Erik Korpioja, Emmi Sveholm, Adiphol Dilokpimol, Tanja Paasela, Andriy Kovalchuk

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Inference and Optimal Design on Partially Accelerated Life Tests for the Power Half-Logistic Distribution Under Adaptive Type II Progressive Censoring by Hanan Haj Ahmad, Mahmoud M. El-Awady

“…The power half-logistic (PHL) distribution is utilized due to its flexibility in modeling the probability density and hazard rate functions, effectively representing various data patterns commonly encountered in practical applications. …”
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Adaptive Virtual Inertia Control for Combined Heat Pump and Biogas Engine Generator System: An Alternative Solution for Grid-Level Energy Storage by Jonggrist Jongudomkarn, Pirat Khunkitti, Apirat Siritaratiwat

“…The results demonstrate that the CHBS, utilizing the proposed adaptive control approach, achieves effective microgrid frequency regulation comparable to a BESS-based VI system while efficiently managing the TES’s SOC.…”
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Comprehensive Transcriptomic Analysis of <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> Reveals Stage-Specific Gene Expression and P450-Mediated Adaptation Mechanisms by Ziqi Cheng, Zhe Huang, Bin Yan, Xing Huang, Yang Mei

“…Notably, 3072 stage-specific genes (SSGs) were defined using the <i>Tau</i> index, highlighting their roles in development and physiological adaptation. Functional enrichment revealed that the sixth instar stage prioritizes pathways related to growth and tissue remodeling, while adult males emphasize reproductive and sensory functions. …”
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Improving Ride Comfort in Heavy-Duty Vehicles Through Performance-Guaranteed Control of Active Seat Suspension by Jian Chen, Dongyang Xi, Wen Hu, Yang Wu

“…The accuracy of the proposed model is validated through experimental data. The controller utilizes a prescribed performance function (PPF) to regulate the dynamic response of the system, combined with an adaptive backstepping control (ABC) method to account for system uncertainties, such as variations in driver weight, friction, suspension stiffness, and damping coefficients. …”
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A Novel Trustworthy Toxic Text Detection Method with Entropy-Oriented Invariant Representation Learning for Portuguese Community by Wenting Fan, Haoyan Song, Jun Zhang

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Naphthenic Acid Fraction Components-Induced Metabolic and Mitochondrial Alterations in Rat Hepatoma Cells: Monitoring Metabolic Reprogramming with Tryptophan–Kynurenine Ratio by Laiba Jamshed, Amica Marie-Lucas, Genevieve A. Perono, Gregg T. Tomy, Jim J. Petrik, Richard A. Frank, L. Mark Hewitt, Philippe J. Thomas, Alison C. Holloway

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Responses of steppe birds to habitat fragmentation: Insights from niche specialization and functional traits by Zheng Han, Xi Yang, Lishi Zhang, Piotr Tryjanowski, Frédéric Jiguet, Haitao Wang

“…This study investigates how steppe birds adapt to and utilize fragmented habitats by combining niche modeling with ecological trait analysis. …”
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Experimental evolution partially restores functionality of bacterial chemotaxis network with reduced number of components. by Manika Kargeti, Irina Kalita, Sarah Hoch, Maryia Ratnikava, Wenhao Xu, Bin Ni, Ron L Dy, Remy Colin, Victor Sourjik

“…Further characterization of the evolved strain lacking the adaptation enzyme CheR suggested that this strain utilizes an alternative mechanism of biased drift in chemical gradients, which does not rely on short-term adaptation that is normally considered a prerequisite for bacterial chemotaxis. …”
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The EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation Halo Effect: Are Cross-Functional Teams Ready? by Sian Tanner, Rebecca Coady, Ana Lisica, Edel Falla, Anke van Engen

“…The focus of manufacturers preparing for implementation of the EU HTA Regulation (HTAR) in 2025 has understandably been on their market access teams, and how they can be best equipped to adapt to this significant change. Considering the critical nature of market access in ensuring innovation reaches patients, it should be no surprise that the EU HTAR will have impacts far beyond this function. …”
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Social networks and self-function-related interpersonal impairment in problematic Facebook and internet use by Imre András Török, Robert Herold, Szabolcs Bandi, Júlia Éva Varga, Sándor Rózsa, Eszter H. Somlai, János Kállai

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Exploratory Study of a Green Function Based Solver for Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations by Pablo Solano-López, Jorge Saavedra, Raúl Molina

“…To ensure low interpolation error and accurate numerical Green functions, we adapt a piecewise interpolation collocation method to the integral scheme, optimizing the positioning of grid points near the boundary region. …”
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Research advances in Pimpinella thellungiana: Nutrients, bioactive compounds, and functional properties benefitting livestock by Shuxian Zhang, Minglu Yang, Tao Xu, Qiongxian Yan, Allan Degen, Xiaoling Zhou

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Optimizing Resource Fragmentation in Virtual Network Function Placement Using Deep Reinforcement Learning by Ramy Mohamed, Marios Avgeris, Aris Leivadeas, Ioannis Lambadaris

“…In the 6G wireless era, the strategical deployment of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) within a network infrastructure that optimizes resource utilization while fulfilling performance criteria is critical for successfully implementing the Network Function Virtualization (NFV) paradigm across the Edge-to-Cloud continuum. …”
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