Taguchi Method-Based Synthesis of a Circular Antenna Array for Enhanced IoT Applications by Wided Amara, Ramzi Kheder, Ridha Ghayoula, Issam El Gmati, Amor Smida, Jaouhar Fattahi, Lassaad Latrach

“…To address this limitation, the synthesis method utilizing the Taguchi approach, originally designed for linear arrays, can be effectively extended to two-dimensional or planar antenna arrays. …”
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Problems of optimizing the energy consumption of households in the tasks of improving the energy efficiency of the housing sector by G. G. Grebenuk, S. M. Nikishov, A. A. Krygin, L. A. Sereda

“…In the second part, a mathematical model of their  functioning is proposed using examples of specific household  electrical appliances. …”
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An efficient propagation system through stem cuttings of a multipurpose plant—Ficus tikoua Bur by Tinghong Tan, Yu Peng, Biling An, Fan Gao, Yanni Sun, Chuandong Yang, Hong Yang, Zhihong Lu

“…., a versatile plant with medicinal, edible, landscaping, and ecological applications, holds significant economic value and boasts a long-standing history of utilization in China. Despite its robust adaptability, rapid growth, and extensive distribution, the current research gap concerning the physiological mechanisms underlying stem cutting propagation hampers the development of efficient strategies for commercial-scale propagation of F. tikoua, particularly for large-scale cultivation. …”
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LLM-Driven, Self-Improving Framework for Security Test Automation: Leveraging Karate DSL for Augmented API Resilience by Emil Marian Pasca, Daniela Delinschi, Rudolf Erdei, Oliviu Matei

“…Our framework’s effectiveness varied across APIs, with notably strong performance in complex platforms (Instagram: A = 4.3, I = 4.4) while maintaining consistent functionality in simpler implementations (VAmPI: A = 3.6, I = 4.3). …”
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A novel transcriptional regulator, CdeR, modulates the type III secretion system via c-di-GMP signaling in Dickeya dadantii by Alaleh Ghasemi, Xiaochen Yuan, Ching-Hong Yang

“…Our findings provide significant insights into the regulatory mechanisms of T3SS and highlight the complex interactions between bacterial second messengers and transcriptional regulators in pathogenic bacteria.IMPORTANCEBacterial pathogens, such as Dickeya dadantii, must adapt to diverse environmental and host conditions by utilizing intricate regulatory networks to control virulence. …”
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Impact of obesity on proteomic profiles of follicular fluid-derived small extracellular vesicles: A comparison between PCOS and non-PCOS women by Qiyuan Chang, Senlan Wang, Qingyun Mai, Canquan Zhou

“…Additionally, differential functional analysis and PPI analysis indicated significant pathway and key proteins alterations in the PCOS group related to inflammation, while non-PCOS women demonstrated metabolic reprogramming and anti-inflammatory responses, suggesting a differential response to obesity that may preserve oocyte quality. …”
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Molecular and phylogenetic analysis of Sardines at the fish landing center-Tanjung Luar-east Lombok using DNA sequences of the CO1 gene by H. Mahrus Mahrus, Karnan Karnan, Prapti Sedijani

“…Sardine (Sardinella spp.) of the Clupeidae family is known as a fish with high economic value because it contains high omega-3 functioning to maintain heart and brain health. It has many similarities that are difficult to distinguish between one species and another. …”
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A novel plasmid-encoded transposon-derived small RNA reveals the mechanism of sRNA-regulated bacterial persistence by Shu-Ling Lin, Qi-Chang Nie, Carmen Oi-Kwan Law, Hoa-Quynh Pham, Ho-Fai Chau, Terrence Chi-Kong Lau

“…ABSTRACT Small regulatory RNAs (sRNAs) in bacteria are crucial for controlling various cellular functions and provide immediate response to the environmental stresses. …”
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A novel optimized silver nitrate staining method for visualizing the osteocyte lacuno-canalicular system by Jinlian Wu, Jinlian Wu, Chunchun Xue, Qiang Li, Hongjin Wu, Jie Zhang, Chenglong Wang, Weiwei Dai, Libo Wang

“…By offering a more accurate and comprehensive analysis of the LCS across species, this approach has the potential to advance research on osteocyte morphogenesis, as well as the functional and evolutionary adaptations of the osteocyte LCS across different taxa.…”
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Unveiling Salt Tolerance Mechanisms and Hub Genes in Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i> L.) Through Transcriptomic and WGCNA Analysis by Fengdan Wang, Hanfu Wu, Mei Yang, Wen Xu, Wenjie Zhao, Rui Qiu, Ning Kang, Guowen Cui

“…Among these, 2164 DEGs shared the same expression trend, with GO functions enriched in response to oxidative stress, nucleus, plasma membrane, and others. …”
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Cancer-associated fibroblasts promote drug resistance in ALK-driven lung adenocarcinoma cells by upregulating lipid biosynthesis by Ann-Kathrin Daum, Lisa Schlicker, Marc A. Schneider, Thomas Muley, Ursula Klingmüller, Almut Schulze, Michael Thomas, Petros Christopoulos, Holger Sültmann

“…Functional assays assessed the effects of CAF-conditioned medium and CAF-secreted factors on tumor cell survival, proliferation, lipid metabolism, and downstream AKT signaling. …”
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Autonomous International Classification of Diseases Coding Using Pretrained Language Models and Advanced Prompt Learning Techniques: Evaluation of an Automated Analysis System Usin... by Yan Zhuang, Junyan Zhang, Xiuxing Li, Chao Liu, Yue Yu, Wei Dong, Kunlun He

“…MethodsWe integrated 4 components into our framework: a medical pretrained BERT, a keyword filtration BERT in a functional order, a fine-tuning phase, and task-specific prompt learning utilizing mixed templates and soft verbalizers. …”
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A Jurisprudential and Legal Inquiry into the Foundations and Limits of the Liability of Manufacturers of Internet of Things Devices by Zahra Sadat Mirhashemi, Fatemeh Najib Zadeh, Moein Gholamalipour

“…Therefore, a pluralistic and adaptable legal approach is necessary to ensure comprehensive consumer protection while also promoting innovation.     …”
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Cgras2 controls growth and virulence through the regulation of intracellular cAMP level, cytoskeleton organization, and protein secretion in Colletotrichum gloeosporioides by Qianyi Xiao, Yi Zhang, Liping Feng, Hongli Luo, Bang An, Qiannan Wang

“…Abstract Fungal pathogens utilize intricate signaling networks to regulate growth, morphogenesis, and infection processes, enabling them to adapt to environmental cues and successfully colonize their hosts. …”
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Salvamento y socorrismo como deporte inclusivo: una aproximación a la opinión de personas con dis-capacidad intelectual (Lifesaving as an inclusive sport: an approach to the opinio... by María Teresa Calle-Molina, Ismael Sanz-Arribas

“…Keywords: Aquatic activities, Lifesaving, Functional diversity, Inclusive sport, Social justice. …”
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Comparative genomic analysis of trypanosomatid protists illuminates an extensive change in the nuclear genetic code by Kristína Záhonová, Zoltán Füssy, Amanda T. S. Albanaz, Anzhelika Butenko, Ambar Kachale, Natalya Kraeva, Arnau Galan, Alexandra Zakharova, Bojana Stojanova, Jan Votýpka, Alexei Y. Kostygov, Viktoria V. Spodareva, Marina N. Malysheva, Alexander O. Frolov, Igor B. Rogozin, Zdeněk Paris, Leoš Shivaya Valášek, Vyacheslav Yurchenko, Julius Lukeš

“…This cascade of mutually dependent adaptations, driven by increasing AU-richness in transcripts and frequent emergence of in-frame stops, underscores the dynamic interplay between genome composition and genetic code plasticity to maintain vital functionality.IMPORTANCEThe genetic code, assigning amino acids to codons, is almost universal, yet an increasing number of its alterations keep emerging, mostly in organelles and unicellular eukaryotes. …”
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How the HBRC contributes to the Sustainability in Egypt by Khaled El Zahaby

“…<p>Housing &amp; Building National Research Center, HBRC, is a governmental institute subordinate to the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities which started in 1954 by 12 employees. …”
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Technical note: A low-cost, automatic soil–plant–atmosphere enclosure system to investigate CO₂ and evapotranspiration flux dynamics by W. Al Hamwi, W. Al Hamwi, M. Dubbert, J. Schaller, J. Schaller, M. Lück, M. Schmidt, M. Hoffmann

“…<p>Investigating greenhouse gases (GHGs) and water flux dynamics within the soil–plant–atmosphere interphase is key for understanding ecosystem functioning, as they reflect the ecosystem's responses to environmental changes. …”
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SERT-Deficient Mice Fed Western Diet Reveal Altered Metabolic and Pro-Inflammatory Responses of the Liver: A Link to Abnormal Behaviors by Raymond Cespuglio, Anna Gorlova, Konstantin Zabegalov, Kirill Chaprov, Evgeniy Svirin, Kseniia Sitdikova, Alisa Burova, Boris Shulgin, Ksenia Lebedeva, Alexei V. Deikin, Sergey Morozov, Tatyana Strekalova

“…This study presents the first evidence that altered liver functions are associated with pathological behaviors arising from genetic SERT deficiency.…”
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Genome-wide identification and expression of the HB gene family during overwintering in Korla pear (Pyrus sinkiangensis) by LIU Xiaoyan, WANG Lijuan, YANG Shenghui, LUO Guanghong, ZHU Jianbo

“…These findings provide new insights into the functional roles and regulatory mechanisms of HB genes in response to cold stress, laying a foundation for genetic improvement and environmental adaptability research in P. sinkiangensis.…”
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