Clinical correlation between intestinal flora profiles and the incidence of postmenopausal osteoporosis by Cuifeng Zhu, Yuan Zhang, Yi Pan, Zhentian Zhang, Yan Liu, Xiuping Lin, Jinchuan Cai, Zhuang Xiong, Yong Pan, Hezhongrong Nie

“…Analyses of the α- and β-diversity of fecal microbiota indicated remarkably differences in postmenopausal women with or without PMOP. …”
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Identification of time-varying parameters of a monthly Budyko function in US MOPEX catchments and its implications by Weibo Liu, Pan Liu, Lei Cheng, Xiaojing Zhang, Liting Zhou

“…New hydrological insights for the study region: Monthly time-varying parameters are effectively identified through simultaneous assimilation of ET and runoff observations, achieving a Kling-Gupta Efficiency of 0.94 in ET simulation. (2) 11 and 2 catchments display change points and trends in parameter κ, respectively, while 64 and 48 catchments exhibit change points and trends in y0, respectively. (3) Parameter κ is mainly influenced by climatic factors in low-latitude, storage-related factors in high-latitude, and normalized difference vegetation index in central U.S. catchments, respectively. y0 is mainly influenced by total soil moisture, along with vegetation and agricultural land cover changes in the central region.…”
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Foliar nutrient diagnosis in Paeonia ostii: an integrated DRIS-RN-CND approach for the fruit expansion stage by MingWei Zhu, Wei Zhao, Yu Duan, Tao Huang, YuXiao Wang, LiYong Sun, LiYong Sun, ShuXian Li, ShuXian Li, ShuXian Li

“…As an emerging woody oil crop, Paeonia ostii, requires pressing research efforts to address the key agricultural challenge of achieving high-yield and high-efficiency cultivation.MethodsIn this study, the leaves were collected at the fruit expansion stage. …”
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Energy Potential of Greenhouse Plant Residue: The Cases of Turkey and Poland by Atılgan Atılgan, Sedat Boyacı, Stanisław Famielec, Anna Krakowiak-Bal, Urszula Ziemiańczyk, Joanna Kocięcka, Sławomir Kurpaska, Roman Rolbiecki, Daniel Liberacki, Mateusz Malinowski

“…The estimated annual electricity potential is 430 GWh in Turkey and 80 GWh in Poland. Considering the efficiency of power generation in a typical power plant, the real amount of electricity to be obtained is 0.46 MWh per Mg of waste in Turkey and 0.52 MWh in Poland.…”
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Non-Invasive Optoelectronic System for Color-Change Detection in Oranges to Predict Ripening by Using Artificial Neural Networks by J. D. Filoteo-Razo, J. C. Elizondo-Leal, J. R. Martinez-Angulo, J. H. Barron-Zambrano, A. Diaz-Manriquez, V. P. Saldivar-Alonso, J. M. Estudillo-Ayala, R. Rojas-Laguna

“…The combination of the optoelectronic device and ANN improves considerably this fruit color classification accuracy, can facilitate the determination of the optimal time for consumption, and optimize the postharvest process efficiency.…”
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Rapid and safe transition to a stand-alone ambulatory surgical center at a major academic medical center. by Aleksander P. Mika, Jacquelyn Pennings, Jacob M. Wilson, Stephen M. Engstrom, Gregory G. Polkowski, J. Ryan Martin

“…Furthermore, we did not identify any statistical difference in reoperations, readmissions, or complications even amongst a higher risk population. …”
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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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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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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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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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Antarctic fungal inoculation enhances drought tolerance and modulates fruit physiology in blueberry plants by Cristian Balbontín, Sebastián Flores, Marisol Reyes, Victoria Urrutia, Carolina Parra-Palma, Luis Morales-Quintana, Patricio Ramos

“…The inoculated plants (W-E + ) consistently perform better than non-inoculated plants (W-E-) under water stress, particularly in water potential, PSII efficiency, and photosynthetic function. Meanwhile, the fruits obtained from these plants did not show differences in fruit size, while the weight, SSC/TA and firmness were greater in the inoculated fruits compared to the non-inoculated plants under drought stress. …”
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Image-based maturity detection for selective cauliflower harvesting in field condition by Ajay Kushwah, P.K. Sharma, H.L. Kushwaha, Brij Bihari Sharma, Naseeb Singh, Ramineni Harsha Nag, Manojit Chowdhury, Nrusingh Charan Pradhan, Gopal Carpenter, Silpa Mandal, Ali Salem

“…Three algorithms—the color difference method, the color component ratio method, and the chromatic aberration method—were developed to accurately segment cauliflower. …”
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Determination of Residual Oil in Biodiesel via Quasi-Isothermal Thermogravimetry (TGA-qISO) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) by Mário Rodrigues Cortes, Joice Ferreira de Queiroz, Marcio José Rodrigues Amorim, David Johane Machate, Euclésio Simionatto, Carlos Eduardo Domingues Nazário, Lincoln Carlos Silva de Oliveira

“…Analysis of variance (ANOVA) confirmed that there is no significant difference between the measurements performed by TGA-qISO and DSC. …”
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Gene Cloning, Purification, and Characterization of a Cold-Active Alkaline Lipase from <i>Bacillus cereus</i> U2 by Baoxiang He, Ning Li, Yan Qin, Liang Xian, Jin Zhou, Sijia Liu, Jing Zhang, Jingtao Wu, Qingyan Wang, Xinquan Liang

“…LipU demonstrated tolerance to various organic solvents of differing polarity; after 1 h of exposure to 15% (<i>v</i>/<i>v</i>) ethanol, n-butanol, isoamyl alcohol, dimethyl sulfoxide, or glycerol, it retained over 78.6% of its activity. …”
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Dietary comparison of algal, herbal, and fungal ingredients fed to Pacific white shrimp across cultivation sites: Impacts on growth performance, immune response, and Vibrio harveyi... by Dinamella Wahjuningrum, Muhamad Gustilatov, Kustiariyah Tarman, Sukenda, Irzal Effendi, Khoirul Umam, Nida Ulzanah, Shavika Miranti, Fifin Binta Kumala

“…KT29, showed the highest final weight and specific growth rate, likely due to β-glucans and other bioactive compounds enhancing nutrient absorption and feed efficiency. In ponds, no significant growth differences were observed between the control and supplemented groups. …”
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A novel multicore Er/Yb co-doped microstructured optical fiber amplifier with peanut-shaped air holes cladding by Zhang Yifan, Zhao Yifei, Fang Ziwei, Liu Jiantao, Xia Changming, Hou Zhiyun, Zhao Xuesong, Tan Zhongwei, Dong Yi, Zhou Guiyao, Yuan Jinhui

“…To achieve balance, efficiency, miniaturization, and cost-effectiveness in the performance of multi-core optical fiber amplifiers, we propose an innovative triple cladding 13-core Er/Yb co-doped microstructured fiber (13CEYDMOF). …”
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