Phenolic content discrimination in Thai holy basil using hyperspectral data analysis and machine learning techniques. by Apichat Suratanee, Panita Chutimanukul, Tanapon Saelao, Supachitra Chadchawan, Teerapong Buaboocha, Kitiporn Plaimas

“…Hyperspectral imaging has emerged as a powerful tool for the non-destructive assessment of plant properties, including the quantification of phytochemical contents. Traditional methods for antioxidant analysis in holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) are time-consuming, while hyperspectral imaging has the potential to rapidly observe holy basil. …”
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Towards a 3D-Printed Millifluidic Device for Investigating Cellular Processes by Jared A. Engelken, Tobias Butelmann, Fabian Tribukait-Riemenschneider, V. Prasad Shastri

“…It further details how such millifluidic devices can be cost-efficiently and effortlessly produced. The MiFD was developed through an iterative process with analytical tests (flow tests, leak tests, cytotoxicity assays, and microscopic analyses), driving design evolution and determination of the suitability of the devices for disease modeling and cancer research. …”
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Territorial capital as a driver of regional competitiveness: A theoretical framework by Andrejević Panić Andrea, Cvetanović Slobodan

“…A specific methodological approach was directed towards the systematization and analysis of territorial capital categories, with typological research methods predominantly employed to achieve precise classification and interpretation of relevant components. …”
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Institutional Quality in Central and East European Countries and Its Impact on FDI Inflow by Tomasz Dorożyński, Bogusława Dobrowolska, Anetta Kuna-Marszałek

“…The article attempts to provide a quantitative description of the impact of institutional quality (IQ) on FDI inflow to 17 countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEECs) in 2007-2017. Research Design & Methods: Firstly, we reviewed studies dedicated to the relationship between institutional operations and investment attractiveness. …”
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Data-driven bottleneck detection on Tehran highways by Hamid Mirzahossein, Pedram Nobakht, Iman Gholampour

“…Identifying and mitigating persistent traffic bottlenecks is crucial for developing efficient transportation systems and guiding infrastructure planning decisions. …”
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Investigation of Radiation Isocenter Accuracy of Linear Accelerator – New Approach of Comprehensive Evaluation of Gantry, Couch, and Collimator Isocenters by Avinash Kuppa Rao, Manikandan Palanisamy, G. V. Subrahmanyam, S. P. Swathi, Tamilarasan Mani

“…This paper presents a newly patented approach for the combined accuracy verification of the gantry, collimator, and couch radiation isocenter. Methods: The novel combined radiation isocenter verification tool is used to expose a star test pattern on the dosimetric film at various angular combinations of the gantry, collimator, and couch. …”
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Machine learning to predict the source of campylobacteriosis using whole genome data. by Nicolas Arning, Samuel K Sheppard, Sion Bayliss, David A Clifton, Daniel J Wilson

“…Providing generalizable computationally efficient methods, based upon machine learning and population genetics, we provide a scalable approach to global disease surveillance that can continuously incorporate novel samples for source attribution and identify fine-scale variation in transmission potential.…”
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DFT-guided synthesis of N, B dual-doped porous carbon from saccharina japonica for enhanced oxygen reduction catalysis by Junjie Zhang, Chao Wu, Jilong Wang, Maosong Xia, Shixin Li, Long Liu, Wuguo Wei, Xing Peng

“…This study investigates the performance of N and B dual-doped carbon in ORR.MethodsSix models using density functional theory (DFT) are developed to compare the performance of different doping strategies. …”
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Short-Term High-Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition and Blood Glucose in Overweight and Obese Young Women by Zhaowei Kong, Shengyan Sun, Min Liu, Qingde Shi

“…Methods. Eighteen subjects completed 20 sessions of HIIT or MICT for five weeks. …”
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Developing machine learning frameworks to predict mechanical properties of ultra-high performance concrete mixed with various industrial byproducts by Kennedy C. Onyelowe, Shadi Hanandeh, Nestor Ulloa, Ruth Barba-Vera, Arif Ali Baig Moghal, Ahmed M. Ebid, Krishna Prakash Arunachalam, Ateekh Ur Rehman

“…Sensitivity analyses using SHAP and Hoffman & Gardener’s methods identified the most influential parameters affecting each UHPC property, providing insights into the key factors driving concrete performance. …”
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A power analysis framework to aid the design of robust semi-field vector control experiments by Andrea M. Kipingu, Dickson W. Lwetoijera, Kija R. Ng’habi, Samson S. Kiware, Mafalda Viana, Paul C. D. Johnson

“…As compared to a single intervention, an additional intervention required an increase in the number of chambers, while short and long experiments were similar in terms of key aspects such as the number of chambers per treatment. Conclusion Determining the most efficient experimental design for a semi-field experiment will depend on a balance of design choices and resource constraints. …”
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An innovative and mass-sensitive quartz tuning fork (QTF) biosensor for GFAP detection: A novel approach for traumatic brain injury diagnosis by Burcu Özcan, İnci Uludağ Anıl, Mehmet Altay Ünal, Fikret Arı, Mustafa Kemal Sezgintürk, Sibel Ayşıl Özkan

“…In contrast to conventional neuroimaging methods, which are resource-intensive and frequently inaccessible in emergency situations, this innovative biosensor offers a portable, cost-effective, and efficient alternative for rapid GFAP measurement. …”
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Objective and Automated Quantification of Instrument Handling for Open Surgical Suturing Skill Assessment: A Simulation-Based Study by Simar P. Singh, Amir Mehdi Shayan, Jianxin Gao, Joseph Bible, Richard E. Groff, Ravikiran Singapogu

“…As hardware advancements offer more complex, unique sensors, determining effective task performance measures becomes imperative for efficient suturing training. …”
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Bright Luminal Sign on High b-Value Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Enterography Imaging as a New Biomarker to Predict Fibrotic Strictures in Crohn’s Disease Patients: A Retr... by Luca Pio Stoppino, Stefano Piscone, Ottavia Quarta Colosso, Sara Saccone, Paola Milillo, Nicola Della Valle, Rodolfo Sacco, Alfonso Reginelli, Luca Macarini, Roberta Vinci

“…These findings indicate that DWI hyperintensity can be considered as a good non-invasive indicator for the detection of severe intestinal fibrosis and may provide an efficient and accurate method for assessing fibrotic strictures. …”
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Acute effects of isolated and combined dietary nitrate and caffeine ingestion on ergometer-based 1000 m time trial performance in highly trained kayakers by Johannes Pollex, Martin Behrens, Thomas Mittlmeier, Sven Bruhn, Matthias Weippert

“…Considering the primary effects of BR on muscle function and of CAF on the central nervous system, it was further assumed that the combined ingestion will result in an additional performance increase and supplement-specific physiological and perceptual responses.Methods Using a prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind crossover design, 12 male highly trained kayak athletes from local clubs were investigated. …”
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Effectiveness of drainage, depressurization and gas production of coalbed methane wells based on production data: A case study of the Zhijin Block in Western Guizhou by Chen GUO, Kang SHI, Yong QIN, Hang YUAN, Zhenlong CHEN, Wei GAO, Lingling LU, Houqiang LI, Xuyang ZHANG, Xiang WANG, Hongbin HE, Runhan ZHANG

“…Discriminating the effectiveness of the two steps based on the analysis of production data and identifying the main constraints on gas production are of great significance for promoting the economic and efficient development of CBM. An analysis method was constructed for the effectiveness of CBM recovery based on three relationship curves: cumulative water production and bottom-hole flow pressure, cumulative gas production and bottom-hole flow pressure, and cumulative water production and cumulative gas production. …”
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Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Communication Skills Among High School Students in Hamadan Based on the Theory of Social Support by Narges Nouri, Babak Moeini*, Akram Karimi-Shahanjarini, Javad Faradmal, Ali Ghaleiha, Maryam Asnaashari

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Effects of Different Fertilization Measures on Bacterial Community Structure in Seed Production Corn Fields by Yirong Yang, Zhenhua Zhao, Bo Dong, Rui Zhang, Jing Jiang, Fengjie Ma, Yingying Zhang, Jianhua Zhao, Dandan Du, Jindong Qiu, Chong Li

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An integrated deep convolutional neural networks framework for the automatic segmentation and grading of glioma tumors using multimodal MRI scans by Otung John Peter Odong, Mohammed Abo-Zahhad, Moataz Abdelwahab

“…A thorough performance evaluation of CNN architectures based on pre-trained (ResNet50, EfficientNetB0, DensNet121, EfficientNetB2, and ResNet152V2) was conducted on a three-class dataset of glioma, meningioma, and pituitary tumors to determine the best model for tumor grading. …”
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Remote Sensing of Forest Gap Dynamics in the Białowieża Forest: Comparison of Multitemporal Airborne Laser Scanning and High-Resolution Aerial Imagery Point Clouds by Miłosz Mielcarek, Sylwia Kurpiewska, Kacper Guderski, Dorota Dobrowolska, Ewa Zin, Łukasz Kuberski, Yousef Erfanifard, Krzysztof Stereńczak

“…Comparing these technologies is essential to determine their functionality and applicability in various environments. …”
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