Estimation of soil free Iron content using spectral reflectance and machine learning algorithms by Wanzhu Ma, Hongkui Zhou, Hao Hu, Zhiqing Zhuo, Kangying Zhu, Guangzhi Zhang

“…An accurate and efficient determination of soil free iron content is important. …”
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GULP1 as a novel diagnostic and predictive biomarker in hepatocellular carcinoma by Hyung Seok Kim, Jung Hwan Yoon, Ji Yi Choi, Moon Gyeong Yoon, Geum Ok Baek, Minji Kang, Se Ha Jang, Won Park, Yunjin Go, Jestlin Tianthing Ng, Suk Woo Nam, Jee-Yeong Jeong, Ji Eun Han, Hyo Jung Cho, Su Bin Lim, Soon Sun Kim, Jae Youn Cheong, Jung Woo Eun

“…Methods We analyzed genomic datasets from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Gene Expression Omnibus databases via least absolute shrinkage and selection operator Cox regression and 10-fold cross-validation, leading to the development of a 15-gene risk score model, which was validated using three independent datasets. …”
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Mitigation of the effect of variations in the electrical conductivity of the material via two-frequency eddy current testing of the thickness of the electrically conductive wall un... by A.E. Гольдштейн, Х.Х. Абакумов

“… The paper analyzes feasibility of the two-frequency eddy current method for measuring the thickness of an electrically conductive wall under significantly varying test and influence parameters of the test object — the lift-off between the eddy current probe and the test object surface, and the electrical conductivity of the material. …”
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Analysis of Factors Influencing the Development of Community-Based Tourism in Rural Areas, Case Study: Villages Targeted by Tourism in the Markazi Province by Hamid Afshari, Behrouz Mohammadi Yeganeh, Hossein Farahani, Mehdi Cheraghi

“…To determine the research samples, the purposeful and snowball sampling methods were used and the sampling was done in a period of 2 months. …”
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UAV-based aerial phenotyping to assess key morphophysiological traits and yield in soybean by Lalit Pun Magar, Jeremy Sandifer, Deepak Khatri, Sudip Poudel, Anuj Chiluwal

“…Merril) yield potential. Traditional in situ methods for assessing these traits, while accurate in small areas, are slow, labor-intensive, and impractical for large-scale monitoring. …”
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eCBT-I dialogue system: a comparative evaluation of large language models and adaptation strategies for insomnia treatment by Xueying Bao, Xingyu Zhu, Dongren Yang, Hao Lou, Ruoyun Wang, Yutong Wu, Wenhui Li, Yu Xia, Li Zeng, Yingying Pan, Xiqin Wang, Xian Zhang, Cheng Ling, Youhui Ling, Yan Zhang, Qi Zhao, Mei Yang

“…We screen the suitability of the three adaptation strategies for the eight major language models in the group, and thus determine the best adaptation method for each language model to maximize performance improvement. …”
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Use of explainable AI on slit-lamp images of anterior surface of eyes to diagnose allergic conjunctival diseases by Michiko Yonehara, Yuji Nakagawa, Yuji Ayatsuka, Yuko Hara, Jun Shoji, Nobuyuki Ebihara, Takenori Inomata, Tianxiang Huang, Ken Nagino, Ken Fukuda, Tatsuma Kishimoto, Tamaki Sumi, Atsuki Fukushima, Hiroshi Fujishima, Moeko Kawai, Etsuko Takamura, Eiichi Uchio, Kenichi Namba, Ayumi Koyama, Tomoko Haruki, Shin-ich Sasaki, Yumiko Shimizu, Dai Miyazaki

“…Thus, the purpose of this study was to develop an explainable AI model that can not only diagnose ACDs but also present the basis for the diagnosis. Methods: A dataset of 4942 slit-lamp images from 10 ophthalmological institutions across Japan were used as the image database. …”
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The evolution of sprinting performance: Technological and regulatory influences from 1976 to 2024 by Dariusz Tadeusz SKALSKI, Magdalena PROŃCZUK, Kinga ŁOSIŃSKA, Ewelina LULIŃSKA, Joanna MOTOWIDŁO, Petr STASTNY, Adam MASZCZYK, Grzegorz TRYBEK

“…Future research should explore the interplay between genetic predisposition, neuromuscular efficiency, and emerging sports technologies to determine whether further performance breakthroughs are feasible. …”
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Construction and validation of a predictive model for the serum phosphorus reduction after total parathyroidectomy in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism by Yingnan Feng, Yingnan Feng, Yinghui Zhou, Xiaodong Feng, Qila Sa, Qila Sa, Ningyuan Zhang, Ningyuan Zhang, Wantao Xie, Wantao Xie, Bailiang Liu, Fengyang Chen, Guangming Cheng, Wei Zhang

“…ObjectiveWe aimed to construct a predictive scoring model for the factors influencing serum phosphorus reduction following total parathyroidectomy (tPTX) in secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) and provide a reference for identifying patients who can successfully correct hyperphosphatemia before surgery.MethodsThe clinical data of 529 patients with SHPT who underwent tPTX were retrospectively analyzed according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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What sizes of droplets contribute to long-range airborne transmission? by Pan Cheng, Wei Jia, Li Liu, Hui-Ling Yen, Yuguo Li

“…The size range of respiratory droplets contributing to long-range airborne transmission of infections determines the targeted intervention methods. However, the exact size range remains unknown, and the influencing parameters are also undetermined. …”
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Enrichment mechanisms and accumulation models of deep tight sandstone reservoirs in Junggar Basin: A case study of Moxizhuang and Yongjin areas by MA Ji, WANG Jinduo, ZHANG Kuihua, ZHANG Guanlong, ZENG Zhiping, HU Haiyan, GONG Yajun, ZHANG Yi

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Skeletal Muscle Resident Progenitor Cells Coexpress Mesenchymal and Myogenic Markers and Are Not Affected by Chronic Heart Failure-Induced Dysregulations by R. I. Dmitrieva, T. A. Lelyavina, M. Y. Komarova, V. L. Galenko, O. A. Ivanova, P. A. Tikanova, N. V. Khromova, A. S. Golovkin, M. A. Bortsova, A. Sergushichev, M. Yu. Sitnikova, A. A. Kostareva

“…Methods. Gastrocnemius muscle biopsy samples were obtained from 3 healthy donors (HD) and 12 HF patients to purify mRNA for further analysis and to isolate SM-MPC. …”
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Constitutive model of metal rubber material considering plastic accumulation behavior by FENG Zhipeng, YANG Fang, FU Hailong, AI Shigang, WANG Yue, YUAN Liangyang

“…Using the lsqcurvefit function in nonlinear least squares method to identify parameters for the fitting equations corresponding to loading-unloading curves, it was determined that the plastic deformation of internal metallic wires increases with the relative density. …”
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PFO‐ACCESS: Augmenting Communications for Medical Care or Closure in the Evaluation of Patients With Stroke With Cardiac Shunts by Yasaman Pirahanchi, Benjamin Shifflett, Ehtisham Mahmud, Stefanie Brennan, Dawn M. Meyer, Melissa Mortin, Lovella Hailey, Jeffrey Bowers, Vikas Ravi, Julián Carrión, Reza Bavarsad, Kunal Agrawal, Royya Modir, Thomas Hemmen, Brett C. Meyer

“…Methods In this quality improvement project, we compared pre‐PFO ACCESS (December 2022–November 2023) to post‐PFO ACCESS periods (November 2023–June 2024) regarding PFO evaluations. …”
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Generación automática de variantes de trayectorias aplicada al diseño óptimo bajo criterios múltiples de redes hidráulicas de abasto. // Automatic generation of trajectory variants... by J. R. Hechavarría Hernández, J. Arzola Ruiz, E. Escofet Batista, L. Rodríguez Gil

“…</p><p>_____________________________________________________________________________</p><p>Abstract:<br />Determining the most efficient trajectories of networks, installations or transportation roads is a problem to a lot of<br />investigators of different fields: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, etc.…”
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Polyphenol-Rich Snack Consumption during Endurance Exercise Training Improves Nitric Oxide Bioavailability but does not Improve Exercise Performance in Male Cyclists: A Randomised... by Noah Marc Adrian d’Unienville, Alison M Coates, Alison M Hill, Maximillian J Nelson, Kevin Croft, Catherine Yandell, Jonathan D Buckley

“…Methods: After 1 wk of light training (LT), 96 male recreationally trained cyclists consumed 125 g of AGC or control (CON: isocaloric oat bar) daily during 2 wk of heavy training (HT) and a 2-wk taper (T). …”
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Total mixed ration enhances nutrient digestibility, blood biochemical parameters and faecal microbial diversity in horses by Hongxin Jing, Pengshun Liu, Shengchen Zheng, Ketao Cao, Xiaobin Li

“…Abstract Background Total Mixed Ration (TMR) is recognized for its balanced nutritional composition, improved feed efficiency, enhanced animal production, and stabilization of the gastrointestinal microbiome. …”
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Body composition of metabolically unhealthy normal-weight patients with aortic stenosis: a prospective cohort study by Shuangxiang Lin, Chenjia Liu, Xingfa Ding, Shuyue Wang, Jiaxing Wu, Xinhong Wang, Jianzhong Sun

“…Incremental discriminative improvement (IDI) and the C-index were used to determine the influence of hybrid parameters on the predictive efficiency of the model. …”
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Cumulative live births and predictive factors of emergency oocyte cryopreservation: a retrospective cohort study by Zichuan Han, Tian Tian, Nan Zhang, Jiaxiang Wang, Jia Li, Lixue Chen, Wan Yang, Ping Liu, Rong Li, Jie Qiao, Rui Yang

“…However, the infrequent and unpredictable nature of emergency oocyte cryopreservation leads to a scarcity of literature on its reproductive outcomes, complicating the provision of informed patient counseling. Methods This study, conducted between January 2017 and December 2022, included 137 emergency oocyte cryopreservation cycles involving 136 patients and their respective thawed cycles. …”
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Exploring Older Adults’ Perspectives and Acceptance of AI-Driven Health Technologies: Qualitative Study by Arkers Kwan Ching Wong, Jessica Hiu Toon Lee, Yue Zhao, Qi Lu, Shulan Yang, Vivian Chi Ching Hui

“…ObjectiveThe objectives of the study were (1) to investigate the attitudes and perceptions of older adults toward the use of AI-based health technologies; (2) to identify potential facilitators, barriers, and challenges influencing older adults’ preferences toward AI-based health technologies; and (3) to inform strategies that can promote and facilitate the use of AI-based health technologies among older adults. MethodsThis study adopted a qualitative descriptive design. …”
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