Establishment of QuEChERS-UPLC-MS/MS method to determine three kinds of ochratoxins in coffee by GAO Yunkai, CHEN Xiaomei, CHEN Chunqian, ZHOU Lingyu, DENG Yinglin, YIN Qingchun

“…<b>Conclusion：</b> This method has the advantages of simple sample pretreatment, good reproducibility and high efficiency, and is suitable for the high-throughput detection of multiple ochratoxins in different coffee samples.…”
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Self-assembled nanosheets of biocompatible polymers as universal cell-membrane mimic to block viral infection by Ranen Etouki, Na Xing, Mathias Dimde, Chuanxiong Nie, Ievgen S. Donskyi, Kai Ludwig, Ehsan Mohammadifar, Rainer Haag

“…The dPG core was functionalized with different ratios of sulfate and mercaptoundecanoic acid (MUA) groups. …”
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AI-based Assessment of Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus and Construction of a Prediction Model for a Treatment Regimen by Zhen Gao, Qiyuan Bai, Mingyu Wei, Hao Chen, Yan Yan, Jiahao Mao, Xiangzhi Kong, Yang Yu

“…The processed data were then input into five different algorithms for model construction. The performance of each model was rigorously evaluated using five specific evaluation indicators. …”
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An effective multistage mouse model of esophageal carcinogenesis for preclinical and computational pathology applications by Yuxia Fu, Guoqing Zhang, Yue Liu, Lei Xu, Yuanyuan Hu, Liyan Xue, Huiqin Guo, Yan Fu, Yigang Cen, Xiao Li, Wei Jiang, Xiying Yu

“…Since the CIMCM of ESCC provides valuable samples from different stages of tumor initiation and progression, the pathological whole slide images of the CIMCM of ESCC are applied to the computational pathology, which enables the detection, segmentation and annotation of the ESCC initiation and progression with pathologist-level accuracy. …”
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Cyclodextrin-Based Quercetin Powders for Potential Nose-to-Brain Transport: Formulation and In Vitro Assessment by Elmina-Marina Saitani, Paraskevi Papakyriakopoulou, Theodora Bogri, Georgia Choleva, Kyriaki Kontopoulou, Spyridon Roboras, Maria Samiou, Antiopi Vardaxi, Stergios Pispas, Georgia Valsami, Natassa Pippa

“…Blending with MLMPs enhanced powder flow and dose placement, although it modestly reduced diffusion efficiency. Overall, this study highlights the potential of HPβCD-based spray-dried powders for nasal Que delivery and demonstrates how HPMC and MLMPs can be strategically employed to tailor performance characteristics.…”
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LAPAROSCOPIC PLASTIC WITH PRIMARY STRICTURES OF THE URETEROPELVIC SEGMENT by N. V. Polyakov, N. G. Keshishev, M. V. Gurbanov, M. V. Grigoryeva, L. D. Arustamov, A. V. Kazachenko, B. Ya. Alekseev

“…Thus, the results of our work demonstrated the high efficiency of laparoscopic plastics of UPS. The effective- ness of treatment is determined by the timeliness of the intervention. …”
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An artificial intelligence algorithm for the detection of pulmonary ground-glass nodules on spectral detector CT: performance on virtual monochromatic images by Zhong-Yan Ma, Hai-lin Zhang, Fa-jin Lv, Wei Zhao, Dan Han, Li-chang Lei, Qin Song, Wei-wei Jing, Hui Duan, Shao-Lei Kang

“…Results When distinguishing IAC from MIA, the diagnostic efficiency of total mass was obtained at 80 keV, which was superior to those of other energy levels (P < 0.05). …”
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Thermal analysis and multi-objective optimization of equal-area microfluidic cooling systems by Yucheng Wang, Antong Bi, Yue Yao, Weiting Chen, Kaiyu Chen, Shenxin Yu, Jiangang Yu, Chao Wang, Wei Li, Shaoxi Wang

“…This study investigates the effects of different microchannel geometries on cooling performance while maintaining a constant heat transfer area. …”
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An “initial-engineering-end use” quasi-market pricing mechanism under cascading risk for cross-regional water rights trading by Xuxia Li, Huimin Wang, Gang Liu, Liu Yang, Zhou Fang, Yi Xiao, Xiaoying Lai, Li Gao, Ying Teng

“…Water rights trading within a market economy has emerged as an effective solution for enhancing water use efficiency and addressing water scarcity. However, the development of a pricing mechanism that accounts for the spatial heterogeneity of water resources remains a critical challenge. …”
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Synergistic effects in betaine based binary surfactant at water/oil interface: Insights from molecular dynamics simulations by Xinshun Wang, Yangwen Zhu, Jun Xia, Lei Zhang, Kang Zhang, Chenxi Shi, Ruijie Wang, Liya Wang, Rumeng Liu, Zhiping Xu, Lu Zhang, Chun Tang

“…Notably, ASB/Span80 and XSB/Span80 systems achieved ultralow IFT values but due to structural differences, XSB has relatively weaker synergy with Span80 than ASB, nonetheless it still outperforms other single or mixed surfactant systems in IFT reduction capability.…”
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Effect of cooking conditions on iron release from pots and development of kinetic models for iron supplementation in NIPs by Cuizhu Shi, Guangrong Zhe, Xiang Ding, Qian Meng, Jingpeng Li, Li Deng

“…In response to this need, our study systematically investigated the patterns of iron release from various types of cookware under different cooking conditions. Among these, nitrided iron pots (NIPs), the most widely used cookware, were selected for the development of kinetic models to predict iron release efficiently across a range of cooking temperatures and pH levels in food materials. …”
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Optimizing LoRaWAN Gateway Placement in Urban Environments: A Hybrid PSO-DE Algorithm Validated via HTZ Simulations by Kanar Alaa Al-Sammak, Sama Hussein Al-Gburi, Ion Marghescu, Ana-Maria Claudia Drăgulinescu, Cristina Marghescu, Alexandru Martian, Nayef A. M. Alduais, Nawar Alaa Hussein Al-Sammak

“…Centered around the area of the Politehnica University of Bucharest, this research examines how different gateway placements on various floors of a building affect network coverage and packet loss. …”
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Comparative analysis of sugarcane harvesters: Effects on waste management across varieties and field ages by Hadi Saadi, Mahmoud Ghasemi-Nejad-Raeini, Molood Behnia, Nima Shahbazi, Ali Kaab, Ashkan Jalilian

“…Statistical analysis using ANOVA showed significant differences in cane waste production. Findings indicate that inefficient operational protocols in the H-7000 model contribute to higher waste, suggesting opportunities for technological upgrades and improved harvesting practices to enhance efficiency. …”
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Hippocampus-sparing volume-modulated arc therapy in patients with World Health Organization grade II glioma: a feasibility study by Renxian Xie, Renxian Xie, Hongxin Huang, Hongxin Huang, Qingxin Cai, Jiayang Lu, Tong Chen, Tong Chen, Keyan Xie, Jianzhou Chen, Chuangzhen Chen

“…The dose volume histogram (DVH), homogeneity index (HI), conformity index (CI), and irradiated dose of the hippocampus and other organs at risk (OARs) were analyzed.ResultsNo significant differences were observed in HI and CI between the two plans. …”
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Developing and streamlining clinical trial services to support pediatric drug development across 21 countries in Europe: insights from the conect4children (c4c) network by Sabah Attar, Sabah Attar, Francisca P. Figueiras, Francisca P. Figueiras, Carla Peacock, Hazel Wohlfahrt, Birgitta C. P. Hüsken, Susan Andrews, Pirkko Lepola, Margaret Patton, Regis Hankard, Eren Halil, Fernando Pontes Soares, Lionel K. Tan, Ricardo M. Fernandes, Ricardo M. Fernandes, Mark A. Turner, Mark A. Turner

“…The efficiency, quality, and scalability of clinical trial support services are essential for the success of multinational clinical trials particularly trials that recruit babies, children, and young people. …”
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Ethanol consumption during gestation promotes placental alterations in IGF-1 deficient mouse placentas [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not appr... by Mario Bermúdez De León, Diego Rodríguez-Mendoza, Carolina Zertuche-Mery, Inma Castilla-Cortázar, Oscar R Fajardo-Ramírez, Fabiola Castorena-Torres, Marcela Galindo-Rangel, Patricio Gómez-Álvarez, Irene Martín-Estal, Andrea Leal López

“…No differences were found in Igf1, Igf2, Igf1r and Igf2r mRNA expression in placentas from all groups. …”
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Effect of topographical and soil complexity on potato yields in irrigated fields by Michael Kehoe, Adele Harding, Seinfeld Joshua Pagdilao, Willemijn M. Appels

“…We encourage implementation of our method in different regions to determine the generality of our results.…”
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Assessment of Indoor Air Quality in Primary School Classrooms: A Case Study in Mbuji Mayi and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo by Jean Paul Kapuya Bulaba Nyembwe, Junior Florent Mbwisi Takizala, Serge Kalonji Muangala, Olivier Kayembe Nyembwe, John Omomoluwa Ogundiran, Manuel Gameiro da Silva

“…Our study recommends that schools in similar settings adopt mechanical ventilation systems with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters to improve IAQ. …”
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Age and gender-related changes in choroidal thickness: Insights from deep learning analysis of swept-source OCT images by Dan Song, Guanzheng Wang, Guangfeng Liu, Chengxia Zhang, Bin Lv, Yuan Ni, Guotong Xie

“…Additionally, the study validates the efficiency of deep learning algorithms in measuring choroidal thickness, thereby enhancing the reliability of clinical practice.…”
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Systematic Evaluation of Isolation Techniques and Freeze‐Thaw Effects on Plasma Extracellular Vesicle Heterogeneity and Subpopulation Profiling by Xueqi Li, Xiangyu Li, Lingjun Tong, Liqiao Hu, Yanfen Hong, Ruoyu Zhou, Zonghong Li, Ming Dong, Junjie Hou, Tao Xu, Wen Zhong

“…Our results revealed significant differences in three EV isolation methods. AF4 is particularly enriched for EV subpopulations expressing high levels of classical tetraspanins (e.g., CD81, CD9 and CD151), and single‐pass membrane proteins (e.g., ITGA4 and ITAGB1). …”
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