EGFR-TARGETING PEPTIDE INHIBITS HELA CELL PROLIFERATION: A NOVEL STRATEGY FOR CERVICAL CANCER THERAPY? by Reem Hussin, Danielle Vieira Sobral, Fernanda Ferreira Mendonça, Leonardo Lima Fuscaldi, Luciana Malavota

“…Results: The YHWYGYTPQNVT peptide was synthesized efficiently with yield of approximately 45%. Chromatographic analyzes obtained by HPLC and mass spectrometry confirmed that the entire synthesis, cleavage, and purification process of peptides were performed efficiently. …”
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Plot-scale peanut yield estimation using a phenotyping robot and transformer-based image analysis by Zhengkun Li, Rui Xu, Nino Brown, Barry L. Tillman, Changying Li

“…Overall, our robotic plot-scale peanut yield estimation workflow showed promise to replace the human measurement process, reducing the time and labor required for yield determination and improving the efficiency of peanut breeding.…”
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DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF ULTRASOUND COLOR DOPPLER MAPPING IN EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER by E. A. Busko, V. V. Semiglazov, A. V. Mishchenko, A. S. Shishova, V. O. Smirnova, E. V. Kostromina, A. V. Chernaya, A. S. Artemieva, P. V. Kryvorotko

“…The purpose of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of cDM in determining the type of vascularization of malignant and benign breast tumors, as well as to detect their statistically significant Doppler characteristics by comparing with histological findings. material and methods. …”
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Protocol for a prospective, controlled, cross-sectional, diagnostic accuracy study to evaluate the specificity and sensitivity of ambulatory monitoring systems in the prompt detect... by Sarah Vollam, Owen Gustafson, Jody Ede, Peter J Watkinson, Akshay Shah, Matthew Rowland, Lionel Tarassenko, Cristian Roman, Philippa Piper, Louise Young, Mauro Santos, Marco A F Pimentel, Mirae Harford

“…However, a major barrier to the implementation of these wearable devices in the ward environment is their uncertain reliability, efficiency and data fidelity. The purpose of this study is to test performance of selected devices in a simulated clinical setting including during movement and low levels of peripheral oxygen saturation.Methods and analysis This is a single centre, prospective, controlled, cross-sectional, diagnostic accuracy study to determine the specificity and sensitivity of currently available ambulatory vital signs monitoring equipment in the detection of hypoxia and the effect of movement on data acquisition. …”
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Computer-Aided Intra-Operatory Positioning of an MRgHIFU Applicator Dedicated to Abdominal Thermal Therapy Using Particle Swarm Optimization by Yacine M'Rad, Caecilia Charbonnier, Marcelo Elias de Oliveira, Pauline Coralie Guillemin, Lindsey Alexandra Crowe, Thibaud Koessler, Pierre-Alexandre Poletti, Sana Boudabbous, Alexis Ricoeur, Rares Salomir, Orane Lorton

“…This paper presents a software tool developed to optimize the positioning of a HIFU transducer dedicated to abdominal thermal therapy, to maximize the treatment&#x0027;s efficiency while minimizing the near-field risk. <italic>Methods:</italic> A software tool was developed to determine the theoretical optimal position (TOP) of the transducer based on the minimization of a cost function using the particle swarm optimization (PSO). …”
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PEI‐PLGA nanoparticles significantly enhanced the immunogenicity of IsdB137‐361 proteins from Staphylococcus aureus by Beiyan Wang, Yazun Dong, Yuwei Cen, Shujie Chen, Xue Wen, Kaiyue Liu, Shuangshuang Wu, Liquan Yu, Yongzhong Yu, Zhanbo Zhu, Jinzhu Ma, Baifen Song, Yudong Cui

“…Because PEI‐PLGA nanoparticles are generated by PEI conjugate with PLGA to develop great potential as a novel immune adjuvant, the immunogenicity of IsdB137‐361 is likely be strengthened by PEI‐PLGA. Methods Here, PEI‐PLGA nanoparticles containing IsdB137‐361 proteins were prepared by optimizing the entrapment efficiency. …”
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Longitudinal Assessment of Parkinson’s Motor Symptoms and Dopaminergic Dysfunction Patterns Using DaTSCAN by Amir Hossein Najmi, Armin Ariaei, Mahboobeh Khezri, Masoud Noroozi, Melika Arab Bafrani, Avesta Gheysari, Farideh Sabetghadam, Mehdi Ahmadi, Mohammad Sadeghi, Mahsa Mayeli

“…Introduction: Determining Parkinson’s disease (PD) stage and severity are among the factors affecting treatment strategy. …”
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Efficacy of insecticides against wheat thrips Haplothrips tritici Kurd. in winter wheat crops by Iu. Klechkovskyi, V. Klychko, G. Khorohorina

“…Larvae were counted by the method of distillation using selectors. Results. …”
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Research on fault monitoring of belt conveyor based on FBG sensor by Xinqiu FANG, Yang WU, Yang SONG, Ningning CHEN, Yulong FENG, Haotian FENG, Dexing HE, Fukang QIAO

“…The fault monitoring of belt conveyors serves as a pivotal tool in preventing safety incidents, enhancing production efficiency, and facilitating the intelligent operation of equipment. …”
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Development of interest in training by creation emotional and comfortable educational environment by Olga M. Shentsova

“…The structural model of the educational environment has been developed, that includes spatial and subject, social, actionable, information and technological, substantial and spiritual components, which are considered by the authors in detail.When determining the educational environment we have used the method of the vector modeling, developed by V.Yasvin, which is based on the system of coordinates, consisting of an axis of FD “freedom-dependence” and an axis of AP “activity-passivity”. …”
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Design of the optimal groundwater quality monitoring network using a genetic algorithm based optimization approach by Somaye Janatrostami, Ali Salahi

“…The optimal design of the monitoring network should be performed periodically. Since monitoring efficiency is expected to change when the data of the new wells become available, a re-evaluation of the optimized monitoring network considering the addition of new wells every few years may help the determination of the long-term effectiveness of a groundwater quality monitoring program.…”
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Phase transformation and flow simulation of weld pools at the crack tips of elbows under pulsed current by Si ZHANG, Mingjiang ZHOU, Yuheng LIANG, Biwei FU

“…It is advisable to determine the pulse discharge power, duration, and interval through simulations prior to repairing microcracks in high-pressure elbows using pulsed currents, thereby improving both the accuracy and efficiency of actual elbow crack repairs.…”
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Implementing Remote Radiotherapy Planning to Increase Patient Flow at a Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa: Protocol for a Prospective Feasibility Study by Duvern Ramiah, Sonwabile Ngcezu, Oluwatosin Ayeni, Okechinyere Achilonu, Mariam Adeleke, Theo Nair, Joseph Otten, Daniel Mmereki

“…The primary goal is to determine whether remote planning can maintain plan quality while enhancing efficiency and minimizing treatment delays. …”
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Low-frequency rTMS modulates small-world network properties in an AVH-related brain network in schizophrenia by Lin Zhang, Li Guo, Xiaohui Liu, Jing Han, Yuanqiang Zhu, Chaozong Ma, Ye Li, Weiliang Ye

“…Following rTMS, small-worldness (σ), local efficiency (El), and global efficiency (Eg) showed significant improvement, suggesting partial restoration of network efficiency. …”
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Chitosan mitigates water stress in cowpea plants through modulation of growth, homeostasis, and antioxidant activities by Rayanne Silva de Alencar, Priscylla Marques de Oliveira Viana, Guilherme Felix Dias, Semako Ibrahim Bonou, Leticia Diniz Ribeiro, Yngrid Mikhaelly Lourenço de Araujo, Igor Eneas Cavalcante, Hermes Alves de Almeida, Pedro Roberto Almeida Viégas, Alberto Soares de Melo

“…At phenological stages V5 and V7, several assessments were carried out, including water status and membrane damage evaluation, leaf pigment analysis, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant activity measurement, growth evaluation, and water use efficiency determination.ResultsAt the V5 development stage, the 50 mg L-1 concentration positively influenced the relative water content, superoxide dismutase enzyme activity, proline content and total shoot dry mass. …”
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Non-destructive estimation of needle leaf chlorophyll and water contents in Chinese fir seedlings based on hyperspectral reflectance spectra by Dong Xing, Penghui Sun, Yulin Wang, Mei Jiang, Siyu Miao, Wei Liu, Huahong Huang, Erpei Lin

“…Needle leaf chlorophyll content (LCC) and needle leaf water content (LWC), which are determinants of plant health and photosynthetic efficiency, are important indicators of the growth status in plants. …”
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Telepharmacy for outpatients with cancer: An implementation evaluation of videoconsults compared to telephone consults using the CFIR 2.0 by Marissa Ryan, Elizabeth C. Ward, Clare Burns, Christine Carrington, Katharine Cuff, Mhairi Mackinnon, Centaine L. Snoswell

“…Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with staff (n = 14) involved with the videoconsult service, or who provided care for patients who had a videoconsult. …”
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Sea buckthorn-derived extracellular vesicles foster bone regeneration through aau-miR168-mediated pathways by Mai Zhao, Xiaolin Chen, Wenyan Wang, Mengying Li, Hui Zhang, Xiuqun Zou, Jiamin Wang, Qian Cong, Xingyuan Ma, Zhaoyuan Hou, Haodong Lin, Hao Jia

“…This study aims to elucidate the osteogenic and bone-healing properties of SAEVs. Methods SAEVs were isolated from sea buckthorn juice via differential centrifugation and characterized using electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering. …”
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Assessing the economic performance of agrivoltaic systems in vineyards – framework development, simulated scenarios and directions for future research by Larissa Strub, Maximilian Wittke, Max Trommsdorff, Max Trommsdorff, Manfred Stoll, Claudia Kammann, Simone Loose

“…The framework employed these simulations to evaluate economic outcomes and identify profitability determinants under different conditions.ResultsFindings indicate that under current conditions in Germany, AVS systems are not economically viable for widespread adoption. …”
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Correlation between quality traits of kernels, hard semolina, pasta of durum winter wheat by N. E. Samofalova, N. P. Ilichkina, T. S. Bezuglaya, N. S. Kravchenko, A. S. Ivanisova, N. V. Kabanova, О. А. Dubinina

“…Correlation analysis, which makes it possible to identify practically positive and negative factors, minimize the most unfavorable ones, accelerate, and increase the efficiency of the breeding process, is one of them.The purpose of the current work was to study the correlation between quality traits of winter durum wheat and to determine the most accessible and informative ones as selection criteria in the breeding process.The field and laboratory (determination of grain quality parameters, rheological properties of dough and pasta) study was carried out on the basis of the FSBSI “ARC “Donskoy”, from 2014 to 2020. …”
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