Liquid Crystal Microcavity Biosensors for Real-Time Liver Injury Monitoring via Whispering Gallery Mode Laser by Jianwei Wang, Yeshuai Song, Xinyu Dou, Jiapeng Sun, Xinghua Yang, Yu Zhang, Zhihai Liu, Yanzeng Li, Hanyang Li

“…Simulations reveal variations in the electric field behavior of WGM lasing as the liquid crystal microcavity transitions between radial and bipolar configurations. Further analysis was conducted using experimental WGM spectra and corresponding polarized optical microscopy images. …”
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Pneumoperitoneum in Ruptured Pancreatic Pseudocyst without Hollow Viscus Organ Perforation: A Case Report by Mahendra Wante, Ankireddypalle Shanmukha Shashank Reddy, Pushkar Galam, A Kavya

“…This case highlights the importance of considering ruptured pseudocyst in patients with a history of pancreatitis presenting with acute abdomen and pneumoperitoneum, especially when imaging mimics gastrointestinal perforation. Prompt surgical intervention and supportive care are crucial for favourable outcomes in such complex cases.…”
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Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Efficacy and possible positive predictors: a systematic review by Karel Pištěk, Martin Sameš, Tomáš Radovnický

“…Methods: The development of the protocol was guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and MetaAnalysis Protocols 2015 statement. Relevant literature was selected using complex registers and in several bibliographical databases. …”
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Research on Automatic Tracking and Size Estimation Algorithm of “Low, Slow and Small” Targets Based on Gm-APD Single-Photon LIDAR by Dongfang Guo, Yanchen Qu, Xin Zhou, Jianfeng Sun, Shengwen Yin, Jie Lu, Feng Liu

“…However, the application of this technology in complex backgrounds, especially in occlusion or multi-target tracking, still faces certain challenges. …”
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Monitoring multiyear cropping patterns in the arid regions of northwestern China from 2005 to 2022 using Landsat time-series data by Yongquan Lu, Guilin Liu, Xiuyuan Zhang, Jingwen Wang, Weijia Chen, Yuecheng Li, Desheng Jiang

“…Existing algorithms are typically limited to extracting single or simple planting patterns, making it challenging to accurately capture complex and diverse multiyear planting patterns that span extended periods. …”
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Dissecting contributions of pulmonary arterial remodeling to right ventricular afterload in pulmonary hypertension by Sunder Neelakantan, Emilio A. Mendiola, Byron Zambrano, Alexander Vang, Kyle J. Myers, Peng Zhang, Gaurav Choudhary, Reza Avazmohammadi

“…We used a combination of subject‐specific hemodynamic measurements, ex‐vivo mechanical testing and histological analysis of arterial tissue specimens, and ex‐vivo x‐ray micro‐tomography imaging to develop the 1D FSI model and dissect the contribution of PA remodeling events toward alterations in the MPA pressure waveform. …”
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Revolutionizing bone regeneration and wound healing: Mechanical stromal vascular fraction and hyaluronic acid in a mouse calvarial defect model by Riccardo Ossanna, Lindsey Alejandra Quintero Sierra, Sara Ghazanfar Tehrani, Vivekanand Jha, Chiara Curatola, Alice Busato, Anita Conti, Giamaica Conti, Nicola Zingaretti, Pier Camillo Parodi, Francesco De Francesco, Michele Riccio, Andrea Sbarbati

“…This study was focused on the healing potency of stromal stem cells isolated from adipose tissues by mechanical digestion, and the role of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (LMW-HA, ACP) in the healing process was tested in calvarial defeatures in a mouse model, in comparison with the enzymatic digestion method.MethodsThe bone healing and remodeling process was evaluated in vivo using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) up to 15 days post-treatment, and differences in the quality of bone regeneration were assessed by ex vivo histological analysis, immunofluorescences, and ultrastructural analysis. …”
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Ethiopian honeybee propolis: a novel natural source for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles with enhanced biological activities by Gemechis Waktole, Gemechis Waktole, Bayissa Chala, Abebe Belay, Lemma Teshome, Lemma Teshome

“…Propolis, a natural resinous substance produced by honeybees (Apis mellifera L.), is a complex mixture of over 300 bioactive compounds with significant pharmaceutical potential. …”
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SceneDiffusion: Scene Generation Model Embedded with Spatial Constraints by Shanshan Yu, Jiaxin Zhu, Jiaqi Li, Xunchun Li, Kai Wang, Jian Tu, Danhuai Guo

“…Spatial scenes, as fundamental units of geospatial cognition, encompass rich objects and spatial relationships, and their generation techniques hold significant application value in disaster simulation and emergency drills, delayed spatial reconstruction and analysis, and other fields. However, existing studies still face limitations in modeling complex spatial relationships during scene generation, leading to insufficient semantic consistency and geographical accuracy. …”
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Hierarchical segmentation framework with dynamic parameter optimization for accurate stem-leaf partitioning and phenotypic extraction in maize by Yingjie Zhao, Dongjie Liu, Jiangtan Yao, Zhen Wang, Xuanyu Mu, Zongwei Jia

“…However, traditional phenotyping methods relying on manual measurements or two-dimensional images have significant limitations in terms of efficiency and accuracy, particularly in effectively analyzing the complex three-dimensional structures of plants. …”
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Simultaneous surgical management of a giant tuberculum sellae meningioma and pregnancy-related complications: a case report and literature review by Muratbek A. Tleubergenov, Nurzhan A. Ryskeldiyev, Dauren S. Baymukhanov, Daniyar K. Zhamoldin, Serik Akshulakov, Aidos Doskaliyev

“…By combining clinical expertise with a thorough literature analysis, we provide valuable insights into the management of intracranial tumors in pregnancy, contributing to the development of treatment protocols for such complex cases.…”
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Мethods of Machine Learning in Ophthalmology: Review by D. D. Garri, S. V. Saakyan, I. P. Khoroshilova-Maslova, A. Yu. Tsygankov, O. I. Nikitin, G. Yu. Tarasov

“…The greatest interest in the field is represented by artificial neural networks, in particular, networks based on deep learning due to the ability of the latter to work effectively with complex and multidimensional databases, coupled with the increasing availability of databases and performance of graphics processors. …”
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Red Wine Grape Pomace Restores Gut Barrier Function and Improves Survival in Diet-Induced Ischemic Heart Disease by Katherine Rivera, Leticia González, Laura Parra, Juan E. Oyarzún, Alina Concepción-Alvarez, Adriano Costa de Camargo, Raquel Bridi, Attilio Rigotti, Marcelo E. Andia

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Clinical study of 3D-printed personalized prostheses for the treatment of traumatic metacarpophalangeal joint defects by Hao Zheng, Yuan Cao, Yunqing Wang, Zhuqing Jia, Yong Liu

“…Abstract Background Complex trauma results in a variety of nonstandard bone defects in the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints of patients, limiting the choice of commercial prostheses. …”
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State budget expenditures under martial law: Case of Ukraine by Igor Chugunov, Iryna Liubchak, Andriy Vatulov, Mykhailo Titarchuk, Valeriy Chugunov, Svitlana Zaychuk

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Compositional and functional gut microbiota alterations in mild cognitive impairment: links to Alzheimer’s disease pathology by Kang-Chen Fan, Chen-Ching Lin, Yen-Ling Chiu, Seong-Ho Koh, Yi-Chien Liu, Yi-Fang Chuang

“…Co-occurrence network analyses demonstrated complex microbial interactions, indicating that the collective influence of gut microbiota on neurodegeneration. …”
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Gray matter abnormalities and memory impairment in left mesial temporal lobe epilepsy by Agnieszka Olejnik, Aleksandra Bala, Weronika Rejner, Antonina Gottman-Narożna, Andrzej Rysz, Maja Kopytek-Beuzen, Patrycja Naumczyk, Przemysław Kunert

“…Volumetric analysis revealed differences in gray matter volume between groups, with some structures being smaller and others larger in the patient group. …”
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Fusion-activated Ca(2+) entry: an "active zone" of elevated Ca(2+) during the postfusion stage of lamellar body exocytosis in rat type II pneumocytes. by Pika Miklavc, Manfred Frick, Oliver H Wittekindt, Thomas Haller, Paul Dietl

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>We studied isolated rat alveolar type II cells using previously developed imaging techniques. These cells release pulmonary surfactant, a complex of lipids and proteins, from secretory vesicles (lamellar bodies) in an exceptionally slow, Ca(2+)- and actin-dependent process. …”
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First discovery of gibbsite in Biryuzakan turquoise deposit, Northern Tajikistan by Sh. T. Vosihov, A. K. Litvinenko, M. A. Rassomakhin

“…The samples were studied using (1) X-ray phase analysis by a DRON-4-07 diffractometer, with a Cu-anode and a Ni-filter, U — 35 kV, I — 20 mA, imaging speed — 1 deg/min, internal standard — quartz (analyst M. …”
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UAV-Based Survey of the Earth Pyramids at the Kuklica Geosite (North Macedonia) by Ivica Milevski, Bojana Aleksova, Slavoljub Dragićević

“…Given the site’s small size (0.5 km²), the freely available satellite images and digital elevation models are not suitable for comprehensive analysis and monitoring of the site, especially in terms of the individual forms within the site. …”
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