Applying a participatory system dynamics approach to childhood overweight and obesity in the local context: reflections from the LIKE project by Angie Luna Pinzon, Karien Stronks, Arnoud Verhoeff, David Vaandrager, Karen den Hertog, Wilma Waterlander

“…SD is grounded in theory and explains how central principles, such as adaptation, dynamics and emergence can be used to understand and/or change complex systems. To date, few examples exist where this theory has been applied consistently in a prevention approach in a local context. …”
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Polyaniline-coated iron oxide nanoparticles reprogram macrophages and modulate the tumor microenvironment to inhibit breast cancer progression and metastasis by Camila Sales Nascimento, Júlia Gallo Carvalho, Naiara Clemente Tavares, Anna Carolina Pinheiro Lage, Marcelo Antônio Pascoal-Xavier, Celso Pinto de Melo, Érica Alessandra Rocha Alves, Carlos Eduardo Calzavara-Silva

“…Abstract Background Breast cancer is a prevalent and complex disease with treatment limitations, including resistance, adverse side effects, and high recurrence rates. …”
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Cisplatin and dexamethasone separate and combined effect on nephrotoxic processes in female rats by Zhenya Yavroyan, Anna Grigoryan, Nune Hakobyan, Agapi Hovhannisyan, Tamara Abgaryan, Anna Karapetyan, Emil Gevorgyan

“…Although the mechanisms of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity are complex and involve numerous cellular processes, oxidative stress is widely accepted as the primary cause of this pathology. …”
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Evaluating the change and trend of construction land in Changsha City based GeoSOS-FLUS model and machine learning methods by Zuopeng Zhang, Zhe Li, Zhirong Li

“…The RF model, with an accuracy of 95.78%, outperformed the others, demonstrating its robustness and generalization ability in handling complex land use classification tasks. …”
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Building a composition-microstructure-performance model for C–V–Cr–Mo wear-resistant steel via the thermodynamic calculations and machine learning synergy by Shuaiwu Tong, Shuaijun Zhang, Chong Chen, Tao Jiang, Peng Li, Shizhong Wei

“…To better understand the complex relationships between composition, microstructure, and performance in C–V–Cr–Mo wear-resistant steel, and to facilitate the rapid and efficient development of high-alloy steels for extreme working conditions, this study proposes a collaborative approach that integrates thermodynamic calculations and machine learning. …”
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Water scarcity in semi-arid California compromises perennial alfalfa’s high yield and carbon sinking potentials by Tianxin Wang, Kanishka Mallick, Joseph Verfaille, Daphne Szutu, Dennis Baldocchi

“…As a prolific water user, its ability to thrive in warmer climates, such as semi-arid regions like California, is further enhanced by ample solar energy and irrigation. …”
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Marine soundscape forecasting: A deep learning-based approach by Shashidhar Siddagangaiah

“…These environments are rapidly changing and exhibit complex temporal patterns and trends across different frequencies, influenced by biotic and abiotic factors as well as extreme events. …”
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DIDACTIC POTENTIAL OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR LEARNING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE by Blynova Neliia, Kyrylova Oksana, Dolzhenko Maryna

“…Since mobile learning acquires complex and systemic features, it is extremely important to investigate specific means that contribute to the implementation of educational tasks and the acquisition of necessary competencies by students getting higher education. …”
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Autopsy Results and Inorganic Fouling Prediction Modeling Using Artificial Neural Networks for Reverse Osmosis Membranes in a Desalination Plant by Siham Kherraf, Mariem Ennouhi, Abir El Mansouri, Souad El Hajjaji, Hamid Nasrellah, Meryem Bensemlali, Abdellatif Aarfane, Ayoub Cherrat, Najoua Labjar

“…This predictive model demonstrates the ability to forecast future TMP cycles based on historical data. …”
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Smart wearable sensor-based model for monitoring medication adherence using sheep flock optimization algorithm-attention-based bidirectional long short-term memory (SFOA-Bi-LSTM) by Yasser Alatawi, Palanisamy Amirthalingam, Narmatha Chellamani, Manimurugan Shanmuganathan, Mostafa A. Sayed Ali, Saleh Fahad Alqifari, Vasudevan Mani, Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran, Abdulelah Saeed Alqahtani, Ahmed Aljabri

“…The primary objective of this research is to implement sensor devices/smart wearables powered by advanced deep learning (DL) techniques to evaluate complex data patterns effectively and make accurate predictions. …”
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Microbe-mediated stress resistance in plants: the roles played by core and stress-specific microbiota by Sijia Liu, Jiadong Wu, Zhen Cheng, Haofei Wang, Zhelun Jin, Xiang Zhang, Deqiang Zhang, Jianbo Xie

“…Through co-occurrence network analysis, the dynamic change networks of microbial communities under the four treatments were constructed, revealing distinct change trajectories corresponding to different treatments. …”
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Remodeling of the extracellular matrix in human uveal melanoma by А.Yu. Shatruk, N.P. Bgatova, V.R. Moon, A.V. Yeremina, A.N. Trunov, V.V. Chernykh, Yu.S. Taskaeva

“…The results obtained indicate an active process of ECM remodeling in UM, which may affect the invasive ability and metastatic spread of tumor cells.…”
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Vascularised organoids: Recent advances and applications in cancer research by Rui Zhou, Dagmar Brislinger, Julia Fuchs, Alicia Lyons, Sonja Langthaler, Charlotte A. E. Hauser, Christian Baumgartner

“…Abstract Organoids are three‐dimensional (3D) cellular models designed to replicate human tissues and organs while preserving their physiological complexity and functionality. Among these, vascularised organoids represent a groundbreaking advancement in 3D tissue engineering, incorporating vascular networks into engineered tissues to more accurately mimic the in vivo tumour microenvironment. …”
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Cationic Lipid Derived from a Basic Amino Acid: Design and Synthesis by Diana M. Bravo-Estupiñan, Mariela Montaño-Samaniego, Rodrigo A. Mora-Rodríguez, Miguel Ibáñez-Hernández

“…This process requires overcoming various biological barriers and navigating complex pathways to reach target cells and achieve their biological function. …”
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Optimizing CNN-Based Diagnosis of Knee Osteoarthritis: Enhancing Model Accuracy with CleanLab Relabeling by Thomures Momenpour, Arafat Abu Mallouh

“…The substantial enhancement in model performance is primarily attributed to Cleanlab’s robust ability to detect and correct mislabeled instances, thereby improving the overall quality and reliability of the training data and enabling the model to better learn and capture complex radiographic patterns associated with KOA. …”
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MicroRNA: sex steroids, hormonal carcinogenesis, hormonal sensitivity of tumor tissue by A. V. Malek, L. M. Bershtein

“…As a consequence, cancer cells acquire the ability to active proliferation without stimulation with sex hormones. …”
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The Role of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in the Relationship between the Intestinal Microbiome and Periprosthetic Joint Infections: A Perspective by Salvatore Gioitta Iachino, Federica Scaggiante, Claudia Mazzarisi, Christian Schaller

“…In addition, the gut microbiome may harbor antibiotic-resistance genes; during antibiotic treatment for other infections or prophylaxis, these genes may be transferred to pathogenic bacteria, making the treatment of PJI more difficult. In this complex landscape, next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology can play a key role; indeed, it has revolutionized the study of the microbiome, allowing for detailed and comprehensive analysis of microbial communities. …”
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Patient Reported Outcomes from an Open Label, Multi-Center, Retrospective Study of a Biodegradable Graft for Soft Tissue Reconstruction in Patients Suffering from Chronic Lateral A... by Bryan G. Vopat MD, Ryan Scott DPM

“…These results represent an interim data analysis of an ongoing clinical study. A total of 47 patients diagnosed with chronic lateral ankle instability that had failed conservative therapy, and required surgical intervention to repair the lateral ligament complex were enrolled across two different research centers. …”
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Design and Development of Information Content of an Open Online School for Foreign Citizens in Russian by N. I. Gorodetskaya, I. E. Belotserkovskaya, T. V. Tumanova, N. B. Sherbakova

“…The creation and support of open online-schools for teaching foreign citizens in Russian is part of the complex of measures of the state program “Development of Education” implemented under the auspices of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. …”
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Accurate extraction of ocean tidal constituents from coastal satellite altimeter records by Yanguang Fu, Panlong Wang, Fukai Peng, Yikai Feng, Mehdi Khaki, Xiaolong Mi

“…Extracting tidal constituents in coastal regions remains a major challenge due to complex bathymetry, nonlinear shallow-water effects, and land contamination in satellite altimetry measurements. …”
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