Green Tea Extract (<i>Theaceae</i>; <i>Camellia sinensis</i> L.): A Promising Antimicrobial, Anti-Quorum Sensing and Antibiofilm Candidate Against Multidrug-Resistant <i>Campylobac... by Mona S. Emara, Ahmed M. Ammar, Ashraf M.O. Abdelwahab, Attia A. Elgdawy, Adel Abdelkhalek, Elena Pet, Gabi Dumitrescu, Mirela Ahmadi, Norhan K. Abd El-Aziz

“…Methods: This study investigated the antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of some herbal extracts against multidrug-resistant (MDR) <i>Campylobacter</i> species recovered from different sources using phenotypic and molecular techniques. …”
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Effects of temporary erosion control blanket and grass cover on the rates of runoff and sediment in the cut and fill slopes of forest roads using a rainfall simulation test by Behnaz Askari, Mehran Nasiri, Majid Lotfalian

“…Protecting and recovering bare and uncovered soils, as well as diverting surface runoff from the soil, are an efficient method for reducing soil erosion in sensitive and erosion-prone areas. …”
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Reduced-dose deep learning iterative reconstruction for abdominal computed tomography with low tube voltage and tube current by Shumeng Zhu, Baoping Zhang, Qian Tian, Ao Li, Zhe Liu, Wei Hou, Wenzhe Zhao, Xin Huang, Yao Xiao, Yiming Wang, Rui Wang, Yuhang Li, Jian Yang, Chao Jin

“…Abstract Background The low tube-voltage technique (e.g., 80 kV) can efficiently reduce the radiation dose and increase the contrast enhancement of vascular and parenchymal structures in abdominal CT. …”
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Characterization of natural fractures and in-situ stress in high-steep coal-bearing strata in the Midong area in Xinjiang and influence on engineering by Jiawei WU, Jian ZHANG, Yumin LYU, Yanhe ZHU, Cunwu WANG, Yue ZHANG, Silu CHEN, Jingyu ZI

“…Considering the influence of fracturing fluid viscosity and displacement on stress transfer, it is worth further practice to improve different viscosities and displacements of fracturing fluids and compare the fracturing effect and production.…”
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Gestational Diabetes Management and Outcomes in South Jordan: Metformin Alone vs. Metformin-Insulin Therapy, A Retrospective Cohort Study by Ahlam M. Al-Kharabsheh, Seham M. Abufraijeh, Ashwaq K. Al-Tarawneh, Hana K. Al-Masarwah, Omar H. Abu Azzam

“…The primary goal was to develop an efficient management system that reduces hospital admissions and improves outpatient care for pregnant women with diabetes. …”
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Recruiting Young People for Digital Mental Health Research: Lessons From an AI-Driven Adaptive Trial by Wu Yi Zheng, Artur Shvetcov, Aimy Slade, Zoe Jenkins, Leonard Hoon, Alexis Whitton, Rena Logothetis, Smrithi Ravindra, Stefanus Kurniawan, Sunil Gupta, Kit Huckvale, Eileen Stech, Akash Agarwal, Joost Funke Kupper, Stuart Cameron, Jodie Rosenberg, Nicholas Manoglou, Manisha Senadeera, Svetha Venkatesh, Kon Mouzakis, Rajesh Vasa, Helen Christensen, Jill M Newby

“… BackgroundWith increasing adoption of remote clinical trials in digital mental health, identifying cost-effective and time-efficient recruitment methodologies is crucial for the success of such trials. …”
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Effect of trace elements (Fe3 +, Mg2+, S6+) on the hydration mechanisms of alkali-activated coal gangue by Jie Li, Shunchang Yin, Hao Li, Changwang Yan, Ju Zhang, Yue Wu, Shuguang Liu

“…This study offers new insights into the role of Fe2O3, MgO, and SO3 in AACG and establishes a scientific foundation for the efficient utilization of coal gangue from various sources.…”
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TripletA-Net: A Deep Learning Model for Automatic Railway Track Extraction from Airborne LiDAR Point Clouds by Runyuan Zhang, Qiong Ding, Alex Hay-Man Ng, Dan Wang, Jiwei Deng, Mingwei Xu, Yuelin Hou

“…With the rapid expansion of global railway networks, the demand for efficient railway operation and maintenance has grown significantly. …”
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Impact of perioperative enteral nutrition on postoperative acute muscle wasting in gastric cancer: a prospective exploratory study with a historical control group by Xing Zeng, Xing Zeng, Xuan Ni, Zhili Shen, Dong Yang, Yajing Gu, Ai Li, Hui Liu, Changdi Li

“…However, no significant differences in 6-meter walk test speed were observed between the two groups. …”
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A Clinically Interpretable Approach for Early Detection of Autism Using Machine Learning With Explainable AI by Oishi Jyoti, Hafsa Binte Kibria, Zareen Tasnim Pear, Md Nahiduzzaman, Md. Faysal Ahamed, Khandaker Reajul Islam, Jaya Kumar, Muhammad E. H. Chowdhury

“…It can be considered that the suggested method can efficiently diagnose ASD at a very early stage and enhance the understanding of ASD diagnosis clinically.…”
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Construction of a predictive model for the efficacy of anti-VEGF therapy in macular edema patients based on OCT imaging: a retrospective study by Tingting Song, Boyang Zang, Chui Kong, Xifang Zhang, Huihui Luo, Wenbin Wei, Zheqing Li

“…Therefore, it is crucial to develop automated and efficient methods for predicting therapeutic outcomes.MethodsWe have developed a predictive model for the surgical efficacy in ME patients based on deep learning and optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging, aimed at predicting the treatment outcomes at different time points. …”
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Fishy Business—Assessing the Efficacy of Active and Passive eDNA to Describe the Fish Assemblage of a River in Southwestern Western Australia to Support Effective Monitoring by Emma R. Stevens, Josephine Hyde, Leah S. Beesley, Daniel C. Gwinn, Suzanne Thompson, Lenore Morris, Paige R. Wilson, Deirdre B. Gleeson

“…Environmental DNA (eDNA) could potentially provide a more efficient and non‐invasive mechanism to monitor freshwater systems, either as a complement or in replacement to traditional methods to accurately assess species' distributions. …”
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Novel fascial mapping of muscle spindles distribution: insights from a murine model study by Yunfeng Sun, Yunfeng Sun, Lucia Petrelli, Caterina Fede, Carlo Biz, Damiana Incendi, Andrea Porzionato, Carmelo Pirri, Xiaoxiao Zhao, Xiaoxiao Zhao, Carla Stecco

“…The present study challenges the traditional concepts of MS distribution by introducing a more refined and efficient approach for studying MSs through the fascial perspective, thereby representing a significant advancement.…”
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CALPHAD-Assisted Analysis of Fe-Rich Intermetallics and Their Effect on the Mechanical Properties of Al-Fe-Si Sheets via Continuous Casting and Direct Rolling by Longfei Li, Xiaolong Li, Lei Shi, Shouzhi Huang, Cong Xu, Guangxi Lu, Shaokang Guan

“…As an eco-efficient short-process manufacturing technique for aluminum alloys, twin-belt continuous casting and direct rolling (TBCCR) demonstrates significant production advantages. …”
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Superior biomechanical stability of pedicle screws compared to lateral mass screws: recommendations for bicortical positioning and enhancing bone contact in geriatric C1 vertebrae by Leon-Gordian Leonhardt, Leonie Rörup, Anna Lena Kammal, Michael Hahn, Marc Dreimann, Benjamin Ondruschka, Felix Nikolai von Brackel, Tim Rolvien, Lennart Viezens, Simon von Kroge

“…Conclusions This study suggests that mono- and bicortical positioning of PS is similarly efficient in creating a stable basis for screw fixation in the atlas. …”
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Genetic and clinical assessment of 2009 pandemic influenza in southern China by Amber Farooqui, Yanchang Lei, Pusheng Wang, Jianyun Huang, Jie Lin, Guishuang Li, Alberto J Leon, Zhen Zhao, David J Kelvin

“…Results:  pH1N1 activity was sustained in three different temporal patterns throughout the study period. …”
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Advances in Radiation Protection in Oral and Dental Radiology: Pragmatic Approaches and Recent Innovations by Saiedeh Sadeghi, Nastaran Saeidi, Ali Salehi, Kamal Attari, Mohammad Ali Irani, Seyed Sasan Aryanezhad, Reza Malekzadeh, Reza Mahmoudi Anzabi

“…The review findings suggest that samples with nanostructures are more efficient at reducing X-ray energy. The research findings indicate that the implementation of a nanocomposite shield leads to a notable reduction in radiation dose, with a range of 15 to 35%. …”
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Poly-ε-caprolactone/chitosan/whitlockite electrospun bionic membrane conjugated with an E7 peptide for bone regeneration by Guangzi Chen, Tao Xu, Ran Gao, Wenbin Liu, Weigang Li, Delu Zeng, Jian Li, Xuan Fang, Gaohong Sheng, Hongqi Zhao, Chaoxu Liu

“…Matrigel was applied to evaluate the ability of the different composite nanofibers samples to promote angiogenesis. …”
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Nanosponge-Encapsulated Polyoxometalates: Unveiling the Multi-Faceted Potential Against Cancers and Metastases Through Comprehensive Preparation, Characterization, and Computationa... by Muhammad Sajjad, Muhammad Zubair Malik, Ayesha Bint Umar Awan, Hamid Saeed Shah, Muhammad Sarfraz, Faisal Usman, Tahir Ali Chohan, Tanveer A. Wani, Seema Zargar, Zobia Jawad

“…<b>Methods</b>: By employing the emulsion solvent diffusion technique, TiW₁₁Co-NS were generated by combining polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and ethyl cellulose (EC) in different concentrations. <b>Results</b>: A significant numerical results encompassed a hydrodynamic particle diameter of 109.5 nm, loading efficiencies reaching 85.9%, and zeta potentials varying from −24.91 to −27.08 (mV). …”
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Fast Adaptive Sparse Iterative Reweighted Super-Resolution Method for Forward-Looking Radar Imaging by Jiawei Luo, Yulin Huang, Ruitao Li, Deqing Mao, Yongchao Zhang, Yin Zhang, Jianyu Yang

“…Second, based on Bayesian theory, adaptive iterative weights of different azimuths are derived by transforming the sparse estimation problem into a maximum posterior (MAP) estimation problem. …”
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