Validation of two swabbing methods to sample DNA for genotyping Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) by D. Righton, F. Garzon, L. A. Hawkes, R. Hicks, T. Horton, M. Ives, I. Katsiadaki, S. R. McCully Phillips, S. Roslyn, M. Sebire, D. Stone, M. J. Witt, S. Wright, N. J. McKeown

“…Second, swabs were taken from the applicator poles used to attach electronic tags (hereafter pole swabs). …”
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Caucasian validation of downstaging from IIB to IIA in T1N1M0 patients within the 9th edition of the non‐small cell lung cancer tumor‐node‐metastasis staging by Jingsheng Cai, Yun Li, Feng Yang

“…Abstract Background The 9th edition of the lung cancer tumor‐node‐metastasis (TNM) staging introduced adjustments, including the reclassification of T1N1M0 patients from stage IIB to IIA. This update used data mostly from Asian populations. However, the applicability of these adjustments to Caucasian patients remains uncertain. …”
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RGB-based machine vision for enhanced pig disease symptoms monitoring and health management: a review by Md Nasim Reza, Kyu-Ho Lee, Eliezel Habineza, Samsuzzaman, Hyunjin Kyoung, Young Kyoung Choi, Gookhwan Kim, Sun-Ok Chung

“…This review explores innovative applications for monitoring disease symptoms by assessing features that directly or indirectly indicate disease risk, as well as for tracking body weight and overall health. …”
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Behavioral tests for the assessment of social hierarchy in mice by Hao Zheng, Dantong Chen, Zilong Zhong, Ziyi Li, Meng Yuan, Zhenkun Zhang, Xiaoping Zhou, Guohui Zhu, Hongwei Sun, Lin Sun

“…Future research may also benefit from integrating physiological data (e.g., hormone levels) to gain deeper insights into the relationships between social status, stress regulation, and mental health. …”
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Hybrid Big Bang-Big crunch with cuckoo search for feature selection in credit card fraud detection by Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, Nilesh Bhosle, Gadug Sudhamsu, Ali Khatibi, Sahil Sharma, Rubal Jeet, R. Sivaranjani, A. Bhowmik, A. Johnson Santhosh

“…Abstract The technological advancements of financial applications and the expansion of e-commerce platforms have increased the daily volume of credit card transactions. …”
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Preparation, chemical characterization and determination of the antioxidant, cytotoxicity and anti-gastric properties of plant leaf aqueous extract green-synthesized gold nanoparti... by Baoping Jiao, Zhe Bai, Jingyi Li

“…The characterization of the nanoparticles was conducted through various chemical techniques, including Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and ultraviolet–visible spectrophotometry (UV–Vis), zeta potential, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The data suggested that the green-synthesized nanoparticles had an average size of 29.66 nm. …”
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SIU-ICUD: Comprehensive Imaging in Prostate Cancer—A Focus on MRI and Micro-Ultrasound by Cesare Saitta, Wayne G. Brisbane, Hannes Cash, Sangeet Ghai, Francesco Giganti, Adam Kinnaird, Daniel Margolis, Giovanni Lughezzani

“…<b>Methods:</b> We examined the principles, image interpretation frameworks (Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) and Prostate Risk Identification using Micro UltraSound (PRI-MUS)), and clinical applications of mpMRI and MicroUS, comparing their diagnostic accuracy in biopsy-naïve patients, repeat biopsy scenarios, active surveillance, and staging. …”
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ESSegNeXt: A Novel Building Extraction Framework Based on Generalized SamGeo and SegNeXt Models Using High-Resolution Remote Sensing Images by Qi Lu, Wensong Liu, Lianpeng Zhang, Erzhu Li, Junlong Qiu, Lei Wang

“…While high-resolution remote sensing imagery provides essential data support, existing deep learning-based methods for building extraction commonly face challenges such as poor edge regularity and loss of details due to the diversity and complexity of buildings. …”
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Impact of green and blue spaces on ecosystem services in Beijing: spatiotemporal dynamics and driving mechanisms by Chaonan Cheng, Yang Hu, Feng Li, Ming Zhao, Pei Wang

“…While green initiatives have increased natural areas, unchecked urban sprawl has fragmented these spaces, reducing their environmental benefits. Satellite data and urban planning analyses underscore a key lesson: maintaining well-connected natural zones is critical for urban resilience. …”
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An in-depth understanding of stakeholders’ experiences about their participation in the co-production of ‘Maze Out’: a serious game for the treatment of eating disorders by Maria Mercedes Guala, Aida Bikic, Kim Bul, David Clinton, Anette Søgaard Nielsen, Helene Nygaard Nielsen, Martina Scarpelli, Luciana Schneider, Regina Christiansen

“…Reflexive thematic analysis was used to interpret the data. Results The results of this study highlight the importance of building a common language between clinicians, patients, and other professionals involved in developing new forms of treatment and interventions. …”
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Achieving comprehensive water productivity improvement: A multi-objective simulation-optimization model for water productivity-oriented irrigation water management by Gang Li, Chenglong Zhang, Zailin Huo, Yanqi Liu

“…Therefore, the study expands the research on multifaceted crop WP concepts and applications in the arid region, offering scientifically optimal solutions for the efficient utilization of irrigation water and effective salinity control.…”
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The Heritagescape of <i>Kichwa</i> People of <i>Nizag</i> Built upon Traditional Plant Usage along a Chimborazo Variant of the Andean Road System or <i>Qhapaq Ñan</i> by Carlos Renato Chávez Velásquez, Alba Maritza Sinaluisa Pilco, Luis Felipe Lema Palaquibay, Paola Alexandra Velasteguí Arévalo, Juan Enrique Ureña Moreno, Alden Mauro Yépez Noboa, James Brandon Latimer, Fausto O. Sarmiento

“…This research aims to ascertain the ethnobotanical applications of this venerable community. Employing participatory action research, semistructured interviews were conducted with 43 community informants to gather ethnobotanical data on the flora applied within their territory, spanning categories such as food, agriculture, crafts, living fences, construction, fuel, ornamental, environmental, technological, and medicinal services. …”
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Symptom improvements and adverse effects with Reishi mushroom use: A Cross-Sectional survey of cancer patients by Xiaotong Li, Lingyun Sun, Susan Chimonas, Susan Q. Li, Peng Feng, Yufei Yang, Jun J. Mao

“…Background: Reishi, a medicinal mushroom, is increasingly used for symptom control by cancer patients worldwide. However, data around patients' experiences with Reishi in oncology are lacking, limiting safe, effective clinical applications. …”
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High-Temperature Layered Modification of Mn₂In₂Se₅ by Ivan V. Chernoukhov, Anton D. Pyreu, Andrey N. Azarevich, Alexander N. Samarin, Alexey V. Bogach, Konstantin O. Znamenkov, Andrei V. Shevelkov, Valeriy Yu. Verchenko

“…Layered chalcogenides are interesting from the point of view of the formation of two-dimensional magnetic systems for relevant applications in spintronics. High-spin Mn²⁺ or Fe³⁺ cations with five unpaired electrons are promising in the search for compounds with interesting magnetic properties. …”
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Advanced novel carbon nanomaterials for the development of single-phase induction motor rotor: A simulation investigation of the electrical performance with different materials by Atazaz Hassan, Sajid Abbas, Zigang Deng, Chen Quanfang, Luo Youming, Li Wang, Muhammad Shahid Mastoi

“…Implementing material models utilizes experimental data from valid literature sources to achieve accurate simulation results. …”
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Genome-wide analysis of the laccase gene family in tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius): insights into stem development, lignification, and responses to abiotic stress by Deepak Kumar Jha, Deepak Kumar Jha, Subhadarshini Parida, Seema Pradhan, Nrisingha Dey, Shuvobrata Majumder

“…Tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius) dominates global jute cultivation but has a high lignin content (13-14%) in its fibres, making them coarse and limiting their industrial applications. Reducing the lignin content requires a deeper understanding of the lignification process and the associated genes. …”
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Eurasian clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of secondary (symptomatic) forms of arterial hypertension (2022) by I. E. Chazova, N. M. Chikhladze, N. V. Blinova, Zh. E. Belaya, N. M. Danilov, E. M. Elfimova, A. Yu. Litvin, L. Ya. Rozhinskaya, N. Yu. Sviridenko, M. Yu. Shvetsov, V. A. Azizov, E. A. Grigorenko, N. P. Mit’kovskaja, I. I. Mustafaev, A. G. Polupanov, A. Sh. Sarybaev, G. A. Hamidullaeva

“…It is also the health professional’s responsibility to verify the applicable rules and regulations relating to drugs and medical devices at the time of prescription.…”
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Metal-semiconductor Schottky diode with Landauer’s formalism by Antonio Di Bartolomeo, Kimberly Intonti, Luciano Peluso, Rosangela Di Marco, Gerardo Vocca, Francesco Romeo, Filippo Giubileo, Alessandro Grillo, Elif Orhan

“…Finally, we validate our findings with experimental data from a commercial Schottky diode, demonstrating excellent agreement. …”
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Correlation and Agreement of Quantitative Flow Ratio With Fractional Flow Reserve in Saphenous Vein Grafts by Ruben W. de Winter, Yvemarie B. O. Somsen, Roel Hoek, Pepijn A. van Diemen, Ruurt A. Jukema, Mathé P. Jonker, Albert C. van Rossum, Jos W. R. Twisk, Rolf A. Kooistra, Jasper Janssen, Sina Porouchani, Adriaan Wilgenhof, Niels J. Verouden, Ibrahim Danad, Johan H. C. Reiber, Alexander Nap, Paul Knaapen

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Predicting long-term tensile degradation of GFRP rebars embedded in concrete with a reconsidered environmental reduction factor CE by Peng Wang, Yajie Zhou, Yao Lu, Linyuwen Ke, Haoliang Wu, Weiwen Li, Christopher K.Y. Leung

“…Both CE and CE′ are mathematically deduced from empirical degradation data and then evaluated in a case study involving GFRP-concrete samples soaked in water at 23, 40 or 60 °C for up to 12 months within the authors’ dataset. …”
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