In Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection with Autologous Oocytes in Healthy Women of Advanced Maternal Age: A Comparative Study Investigating Obstetric and Perinatal... by Ellen-Elena Reinolds, Panagiotis Tsiartas, Nermin Hadziosmanovic, Kenny A. Rodriguez-Wallberg

“…Materials and Methods: Healthy women aged 39–40 years who achieved live birth after in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatment between 2009 and 2020 at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm in Sweden, were included in this prospective, single-center cohort study. …”
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Recent Advances in Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasma for <i>E. coli</i> Decontamination in Food: A Review by Muhammad Waqar Ahmed, Kainat Gul, Sohail Mumtaz

“…Unlike traditional bactericidal methods, CAP leverages an arsenal of reactive species, including reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as ozone (O3) and hydroxyl radicals (OH•), and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) like nitric oxide (NO•), alongside UV radiation and charged particles. …”
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Artificial Intelligence-Driven Approach to Optimizing Boiler Power Generation Efficiency: The Advanced Boiler Combustion Control Model by Kyu-Jeong Lee, So-Won Choi, Eul-Bum Lee

“…The results demonstrate that the ABCCM achieves a 0.86% improvement in combustion efficiency and a 1.7% increase in power generation efficiency compared to manual control methods. Moreover, the model reduces the gross heat rate by 58.3 kcal/kWh, which translates into an estimated annual energy cost saving of USD 89.6 K. …”
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Biodegradable natural polymers and fibers for 3D printing: A holistic perspective on processing, characterization, and advanced applications by M.A. Shadab Siddiqui, M.S. Rabbi, Radif Uddin Ahmed, Md. Maruf Billah

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Structural Battery Electrolytes Based on a Cross‐Linked Methacrylate Polymer and a Protic Ionic Liquid: Is There an Optimal Composition? by Nicole Abdou, Achilleas Pipertzis, Richa Chaudhary, Lars Evenäs, Johanna Xu, Leif E. Asp, Jan Swenson, Anna Martinelli

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Oral Lipid Nanoparticles for Improving the Efficiency of Drug Delivery Systems in Ulcerative Colitis: Recent Advances and Future Prospects by Siyu Zhu, Zhenlin Yang, Yulong Liu, Lan Cheng, Dingpei Long, Fangyin Dai

“…Its pathogenesis is complex and not yet fully understood, with current treatments mainly focused on alleviating symptoms through pharmacological methods. Direct drug administration for UC often leads to poor intestinal bioavailability, suboptimal targeting, and an increased risk of resistance. …”
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Advancing functional foods: a systematic analysis of plant-derived exosome-like nanoparticles and their health-promoting properties by Ke Che, Cong Wang, Hao Chen, Hao Chen, Hao Chen, Hao Chen

“…Additionally, PDENs serve as natural drug carriers, with applications in delivering therapeutic agents like doxorubicin and paclitaxel. Despite these advancements, challenges remain in standardizing extraction methods (ultracentrifugation, immunoaffinity), ensuring stability during food processing and storage, and evaluating long-term safety. …”
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Advancing molecular macrobenthos biodiversity monitoring: a comparison between Oxford Nanopore and Illumina based metabarcoding and metagenomics by Karlijn Doorenspleet, Amalia Aikaterini Mailli, Berry B. van der Hoorn, Kevin K. Beentjes, Annelies De Backer, Sofie Derycke, Albertinka J. Murk, Henning Reiss, Reindert Nijland

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Advancing sustainable food preservation: Ultrasound and thermosonication as novel approaches to enhance nutritional and bioactive properties of broccoli juice by Seydi Yıkmış, Melikenur Türkol, Dilek Dülger Altıner, Aylin Duman Altan, Kübra Sağlam, Gholamreza Abdi, Nazlı Tokatlı, Güler Çelik, Rana Muhammad Aadil

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Development and characterization of a novel immortalized human vaginal fibroblast cell line for advanced applications in reproductive health by Leong Chi Cheng, Shuoming You, Tingting Ren, Junjun Qiu, Keqin Hua

“…Vaginal fibroblasts, which constitute approximately 55% of the vaginal wall’s cellular composition, are crucial for tissue repair, remodelling, and reproductive health. …”
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Gut-Microbiome Signatures Predicting Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review by Ielmina Domilescu, Bogdan Miutescu, Florin George Horhat, Alina Popescu, Camelia Nica, Ana Maria Ghiuchici, Eyad Gadour, Ioan Sîrbu, Delia Hutanu

“…Emerging evidence suggests that gut-microbiome composition modulates radio-chemosensitivity. We systematically reviewed primary studies that correlated baseline or on-treatment gut-microbiome features with nCRT response in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). …”
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Strategic advances in Vat Photopolymerization for 3D printing of calcium phosphate-based bone scaffolds: A review by Roberto Fagotto-Clavijo, Irene Lodoso-Torrecilla, Anna Diez-Escudero, Maria-Pau Ginebra

“…This review provides an overview of the advances made in vat photopolymerization printing of calcium phosphates, covering both the fabrication of full ceramic bodies and polymer-calcium phosphate composites. …”
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Estimation of the compressive strength of ultrahigh performance concrete using machine learning models by Rakesh Kumar, Divesh Ranjan Kumar, Warit Wipulanusat, Chanachai Thongchom, Pijush Samui, Baboo Rai

“…Using traditional statistical methods, it is difficult for us to quantify the relationships between the technical properties of UHPC and the composition of the mixture because of their complexity and nonlinearity. …”
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Research on predicting the thermocompression deformation behavior of Mg–Li matrix composite using machine learning and traditional techniques by Dandan Li, Xiaoyu Hou, Yangfan Liu, Linhao Gu, Jinhui Wang, Jiaxuan Ma, Xiaoqiang Li, Zhi Jia, Qichi Le, Dexue Liu, Xincheng Yin

“…Then, the thermal compression flow behavior of the as-cast composite was comparatively researched using a traditional Arrhenius model and advanced machine learning methods (Linear Regression, AdaBoost, Random Forest, and XGBoost). …”
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All-natural ceramic composite bone scaffolds of whitlockite/wollastonite fibers: DLP additive manufacturing, microstructure, and performance by Wang Guo, Lei Zhao, Ping Li, Enyu Wang, Yuanheng Pang, Yanting Wei, Bowen Li, Yanjian Huang, Bin Liu, Shan Wang, Hui You, Yu Long

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Eggshell bio-derived hydroxyapatite particle-wool/polyester staple fibers hybrid reinforced epoxy bio-composites for biomedical services by Isiaka Oluwole Oladele, Akeem Damilola Akinwekomi, Dennis Ondieki Bichang’A, Baraka Abiodun Makinde-Isola, David Olanrewaju Ajayi, Taiwo Fisayo Omotosho, Michael Babatunde Adebanjo

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Enhancing bioactive compound stability of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) leaves via advanced packaging techniques by Mia Dujmović, Mia Kurek, Zdenko Mlinar, Sanja Radman, Nevena Opačić, Sandra Voća, Jana Šic Žlabur

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Advancements in NIR sensing for tuberculosis detection using dilute III-V semiconductors: current status and future prospects by Melaku Dereje Mamo, Yaschelewal Zigyalew, Seid Emamu Gelan, Bulelwa Ntsendwana, Lucky Sikhwivhilu

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Ultrasonic synthesis of conducting polymers intercalated potassium vanadate nanofiber composites as cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries by Juyeon Han, Yongyeol Park, Ok Sung Jeon, Dongpyo Hong, Yuanzhe Piao, Young Joon Yoo, Sang Yoon Park, Se Hun Lee, Jeeyoung Yoo

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The association of advanced lung cancer inflammation index with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in NHANES 2017–2020 by Lin Cheng, Shumeng Li, Hui Li, Jiafeng You, Mingwei Yu, Guowang Yang

“…BackgroundThe advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) is a composite index that combines inflammation and nutritional status, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with inflammation, nutritional status, and obesity. …”
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