Comparative study of rK39 Leishmania antigen for serodiagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis: systematic review with meta-analysis. by Zuinara Maia, Monique Lírio, Sóstenes Mistro, Carlos Maurício Cardeal Mendes, Sanjay R Mehta, Roberto Badaro

“…<h4>Background</h4>The rK39 recombinant protein is derived from a specific antigen produced by the Leishmania donovani complex, and has been used in the last two decades for the serodiagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis. …”
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Effects of psychological interventions on anxiety in athletes: a meta-analysis based on controlled trials by Houchen Li, Qingqiong Yang, Bin Wang

“…Future research should investigate how intervention effects differ across sport disciplines, gender, and competitive level, and should refine intervention components to identify the most efficient protocols.…”
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Study on Temperature Effects and Energy Resolution of Large-size BGO-SiPM Detector by SONG Luyang1, SU Jun1, , ZHANG Liyong1, CHEN Junfeng2, LIU Fengcheng1, QIN Zhiwei1, SHENG Yaode1, JIANG Xinzhi1, CHEN Xin1, LIN Shen1, HUANG Yitong1, WANG Lin1, SHEN Yangping3, JIN Shilun4, LU Fei5

“…The design of gamma-ray detector arrays is often constrained by the use of photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), whose substantial bulkiness introduces numerous design constraints, thereby limiting improvements in key performance metrics such as detection efficiency, compactness, and granularity. …”

Process for Simultaneous Removal of S₈, DBDS, and PCBs From Mineral Insulating Oils by Dejan M. Kolarski, Jelena M. Lukic, Jelena U. Jankovic, Sandra B. Glisic, Aleksandar M. Orlovic

“…The integration of S8 removal process with the KOH/PEG complex enables the simultaneous removal of S8, DBDS, and PCBs, with no residual metal particles detected in the oil following the treatment. …”
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Dynamic Positioning and Optimization of Magnetic Target Based on Binocular Vision by Jing Li, Yang Wang, Ligang Qu, Guangming Lv, Zhenyu Cao

“…The experimental results on the C-Track optical tracking platform show that the optimized magnetic target layout reduces the rotation error of the dynamic scanning from 0.055° to 0.035°, the translation error from 0.31 mm to 0.162 mm, and the scanning efficiency is increased by 33%, which significantly improves the positioning accuracy and tracking stability of the system under complex working conditions. …”
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UNION: A Trust Model Distinguishing Intentional and Unintentional Misbehavior in Inter-UAV Communication by Ezedin Barka, Chaker Abdelaziz Kerrache, Nasreddine Lagraa, Abderrahmane Lakas, Carlos T. Calafate, Juan-Carlos Cano

“…Simulations conducted using NS2.35 evidence the efficiency of our proposal, called UNION, at ensuring high detection ratios > 87% and high accuracy with reduced end-to-end delay, clearly outperforming previous proposals known as RPM, T-CLAIDS, and CATrust.…”
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Leveraging Neural Trojan Side-Channels for Output Exfiltration by Vincent Meyers, Michael Hefenbrock, Dennis Gnad, Mehdi Tahoori

“…To achieve low latency and high efficiency, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are increasingly being employed as accelerators for neural network inference in cloud and edge devices. …”
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Investigating Single-Molecule Molecular Inversion Probes for Medium-Scale Targeted DNA Methylation Analysis by Roy B. Simons, Hieab H. H. Adams, Manfred Kayser, Athina Vidaki

“…Results: Overall, we found that the capture efficiency was highly probe-(and hence, sequence-) dependent, with a heterogeneous coverage distribution across CpGs higher than the 1000-fold range. …”
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Enhancing chronic wound assessment through agreement analysis and tissue segmentation by Ana C. Morgado, Rafaela Carvalho, Ana Filipa Sampaio, Maria J. M. Vasconcelos

“…Moreover, the obtained inter-rater agreement scores still emphasize the inherent complexity of the task, as even experienced healthcare professionals may differ in delineating tissue boundaries. …”
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A framework for the simulation of individual glycan coordinates to analyze spatial relationships within the glycocalyx by Sarah Fritsche, Sarah Fritsche, Leonhard Möckl, Leonhard Möckl, Leonhard Möckl, Leonhard Möckl

“…Importantly, we include various experimental considerations, such as labeling and detection efficiency. This approach may contribute to establishing a new standard of connection between geometrical and molecular-resolution data in service of advancing our understanding of the functional role of the glycocalyx in biology as well as its clinical potential.…”
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Slope Stability Monitoring Methods and Technologies for Open-Pit Mining: A Systematic Review by Rohan Le Roux, Mohammadali Sepehri, Siavash Khaksar, Iain Murray

“…This study provides a consolidated knowledge base on open-pit slope stability monitoring methods, technologies, and techniques, to guide the development of integrated, cost-effective, and scalable slope monitoring solutions that enhance mine safety and efficiency.…”
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Multijunction solar cell parameter estimation based on metaheuristic algorithms by Marwa M. Elzalabani, Doaa M. Atia, Aref Y. Eliwa, Belal A. Abou Zalam, Mahmoud S. AbouOmar

“…Several mathematical models exist for MJSC parameter estimation— Single Diode Model (SDM), Double Diode Model (DDM), and Triple Diode Model (TDM)—each offering a trade-off between complexity and accuracy, improved efficiency, and reliable operation. …”
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Post-evaluation model for 500 kV substation engineering projects using the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method by Jianquan Chen, Yi Zhuang, Shaoyong Chen, Zhongtian Zhang, Yu Zhang

“…First, the analytic hierarchy process is employed to determine the weights of each evaluation indicator, taking into account factors such as planning effectiveness, preliminary achievements, bid management efficiency, construction performance, project outcomes and benefits, social and environmental impacts, and project sustainability. …”
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Unveiling practical insights of eHealth implementation in Europe: a grey literature review on legal, ethical, financial, and technological (LEFT) considerations by B. E. Bente, N. Beerlage-de Jong, R. M. Verdaasdonk, J. E. W. C. van Gemert-Pijnen

“…BackgroundThe implementation of eHealth technologies can improve healthcare efficiency, accessibility, and affordability. However, it involves complex legal, ethical, financial, and technological (LEFT) challenges that can impede success. …”
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A novel approach to skin disease segmentation using a visual selective state spatial model with integrated spatial constraints by Yu Bai, Hai Zhou, Hongjie Zhu, Shimin Wen, Binbin Hu, Haotian Li, Huazhang Wang, Daji Ergu, Fangyao Liu

“…To address limitations in existing approaches, we introduce a novel U-shaped segmentation architecture based on our Residual Space State Block. This efficient model, termed ‘SSR-UNet,’ leverages bidirectional scanning to capture both global and local features in image data, achieving strong performance with low computational complexity. …”
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Photodynamic therapy of basal cell carcinoma of the face H-zone by E. V. Nadkernichnaya, M. V. Ermoschenkova, V. E. Semin, S. A. Parts, V. N. Galkin, I. V. Reshetov

“…Of 107 observations over a 9-month observation period, one case of marginal tumor recurrence in the treatment area was detected. Thus, the recurrence rate was 0.93%. The results show that three-dimensional tumor visualization for the H-zone with complex noninvasive diagnostics allows achieving high efficiency in photodynamic therapy of non-melanoma tumors of the above anatomical localizations.…”
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The Influence Mechanism of Dissolved Organic Matter on the Photocatalytic Oxidation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products by Jie Wang, Minyi Zhu, Anli Sun, Rongfang Yuan, Huilun Chen, Beihai Zhou

“…These findings provide novel insights into optimizing photocatalytic reaction conditions and enhancing treatment efficiency, while providing a theoretical foundation for advancing efficient, eco-friendly PPCPs remediation technologies.…”
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Enhancing bloodstream infection diagnostics: a novel filtration and targeted next-generation sequencing approach for precise pathogen identification by Ting-Syuan Lin, Ting-Syuan Lin, Ting-Syuan Lin, ZiHao Zhu, ZiHao Zhu, ZiHao Zhu, XiaoHong Lin, Hsi-Yuan Huang, Hsi-Yuan Huang, Hsi-Yuan Huang, Li-Ping Li, Li-Ping Li, Li-Ping Li, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jing Li, Jie Ni, Jie Ni, Jie Ni, PeiZhi Li, LanChun Chen, WeiXin Tang, HuiXin Liu, XiaoLong Se, MingFei Xie, Canling Long, Chih-Min Chiu, Szu-Han Fang, JiaMing Zhao, Yang-Chi-Dung Lin, Yang-Chi-Dung Lin, Yang-Chi-Dung Lin, XueTao Yu, Hsien-Da Huang, Hsien-Da Huang, Hsien-Da Huang, Hsien-Da Huang

“…The filtration membrane, designed with surface charge properties to be electrostatically attractive to leukocytes for the selective capture of specific cells, demonstrated high efficiency in removing host cells and nucleic acids, achieving over a 98% reduction in host DNA and thereby minimizing background interference in pathogen detection. …”
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Hyperspectral signature-band extraction and adaptation for sugar content prediction on Ziziphus mauritiana and Syzygium samarangense by Yung-Jhe Yan, Jen-Tzung Chien, Zi-Yin Hong, Wen-Li Lee, Kuo-Dung Chiou, Chi-Cho Huang, Mang Ou-Yang

“…Hyperspectral image data consist of hundreds of spectral bands, resulting in large data volumes that are not suitable for rapid detection applications. Eight signature bands were selected through a systematic feature extraction process to address these limitations, reducing data dimensionality and acquisition complexity. …”
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Does Intercity Transportation Accessibility Matter? Its Effects on Regional Network Centrality in South Korea by Sangwan Lee, Jeongbae Jeon, Kuk Cho, Junhyuck Im

“…First, the Seoul Metropolitan Area emerges as the dominant mobility hub, with Busan, Daegu, and Daejeon functioning as secondary centers, reflecting a polycentric urban configuration. Second, intermediary transfer hubs—despite having lower direct connectivity—substantially enhance overall network efficiency and interregional mobility. …”
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