Algorithm-based analysis of lymph node dissection strategies and survival outcomes in primary oral squamous cell carcinoma by Andreas Vollmer, Babak Saravi, Alexander Kübler, Urs Müller-Richter, Anna Winter, Simon Nagler, Marius Hörner, Sebastian Gubik, Stefan Hartmann

“…Our cohort, drawn from a primary OSCC surgery population at our clinic, provided a rich dataset encompassing demographics, clinical parameters, and detailed surgical records. Two neck dissection techniques were analyzed: the Supraomohyoid Selective Neck Dissection (SND), which targets lymph nodes at Levels I–III, and Other Dissections (OD), which involve a more extensive extraction including Levels IV and V. …”
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Factor Analysis of Semen Quality in Chicken and Its Impact on Fertility by Yunlei Li, Yanyan Sun, Aixin Ni, Hailai Hagos Tesfay, Adamu Mani Isa, Yunhe Zong, Hui Ma, Jingwei Yuan, Jilan Chen

“…This study demonstrates that FA effectively consolidates multiple semen quality traits into fewer, biologically relevant factors. These findings provide valuable insights into breed-specific reproductive characteristics and offer actionable information for optimizing breeding in poultry production.…”
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Development and Characterization of Emulsion Gels with Pine Nut Oil, Inulin, and Whey Proteins for Reduced-Fat Meat Products by Berik Idyryshev, Alibek Muratbayev, Marzhan Tashybayeva, Assem Spanova, Shyngys Amirkhanov, Assel Serikova, Zhaksylyk Serikov, Laila Bakirova, Madina Jumazhanova, Aigerim Bepeyeva

“…The gel was prepared by emulsifying pine nut oil and sunflower oil with whey protein concentrate (WPC) and polysaccharides (inulin and carrageenan). Process parameters, including the inulin-to-water ratio, homogenization speed, and temperature, were optimized to achieve stable gels exhibiting high water- and fat-binding capacities. …”
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Temporal and Workshop Heterogeneity of Microbial Communities with Physicochemical Properties and Flavor Substances During Stacked Fermentation of Sauce-Flavor Baijiu by Jiao Niu, Yahan Yan, Guihu Zhang, Yi Shen, Wei Cheng, Hehe Li, Zhongfu Duan, Jinyuan Sun, Bowen Wang, Jihong Wu, Baoguo Sun

“…Acetic acid is the most different flavor substance in both workshops, and the content of acetic acid affects the synthesis of ethyl ester substances, which has significant correlation with the regulation of fungal communities, especially <i>Saccharomycetales.</i> These findings provide valuable insights into the brewing mechanisms of the stacked fermentation process and offer guidance for formulating more refined control strategies to optimize the liquor-making process.…”
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Exogenous Melatonin Application Improves Shade Tolerance and Growth Performance of Soybean Under Maize–Soybean Intercropping Systems by Dan Jia, Ziqing Meng, Shiqiang Hu, Jamal Nasar, Zeqiang Shao, Xiuzhi Zhang, Bakht Amin, Muhammad Arif, Harun Gitari

“…These findings suggest that foliar application of melatonin, especially at 100 µM, can improve shade resilience in soybean by enhancing physiological and biochemical performance, offering a practical strategy for optimizing productivity in intercropping systems.…”
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A 3D acid fracturing design calibrated to describe the productivity index in several southwestern Iranian oil fields by Mohammad Mirhashemi, Kaveh Ahangari, Ali Naghi Dehghan, Kamran Goshtasbi

“…By assessing these input parameters, the study aims to optimize the conditions under which acid fracturing can be most effective. …”
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LC-MS/MS-based metabolomic study provides insights into altitude-dependent variations in flavonoid profiles of strawberries by Muhammad Junaid Rao, Muhammad Junaid Rao, Huaizheng Wang, Huaming Lei, Hongcha Zhang, Xiande Duan, Liuyuan Bao, Chengcui Yang, Duo Han, Yongzhi Zhang, Shunqiang Yang, Mingzheng Duan

“…Furthermore, strawberries cultivated in Zhaotong demonstrated superior antioxidant activities and capacity, increased quality parameters, including higher sugar content (15.30°Brix vs 10.96°Brix), increased ascorbic acid (15.73 mg/g vs 8.53 mg/g), and optimal firmness (20.51 N vs 23.16 N) than Dandong strawberries. …”
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Improving the early diagnosis and clinical outcomes of shock patients via laser speckle contrast imaging assessment of peripheral hemodynamics by Meng-Che Hsieh, Jin-Jia Hu, Yan-Ren Lin, Shih-Yu Li, Pei-You Hsieh, Congo Tak Shing Ching, Lun-De Liao

“…Summary: Shock is defined as a critical circulatory failure that requires prompt diagnosis to optimize patient outcomes. Traditional diagnostic methods have limitations, including contact-based measurements, high costs, and lengthy procedures. …”
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Enhanced wound healing with flaxseed extract-loaded polyvinyl alcohol nanofibrous scaffolds: Phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and antimicrobial properties by Ahmed G. Abdelaziz, Hassan Nageh, Mohga S. Abdalla, Sara M. Abdo, Asmaa A. Amer, Samah A. Loutfy, Ali Alsalme, David Cornu, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum

“…The methodology focused on optimizing key parameters, including polymer-to-extract ratio, swelling ratio, hydrolytic degradation, and nanofiber mean diameter, to achieve superior scaffold properties. …”
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CO2 flooding effects and breakthrough times in low-permeability reservoirs with injection–production well patterns containing hydraulic fractures by Nanlin Zhang, Bin Cao, Fushen Liu, Liangliang Jiang, Zhifeng Luo, Pingli Liu, Yusong Chen

“…This paper analyzed the impact of geological and engineering parameters on CO2 flooding and oil production and provided insights to optimize CO2 injection strategies for enhanced oil recovery.…”
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Characteristics of the Morphology and Hatchability of Egg White Nest Swiftlets (Aerodramus fuciphagus) under Artificial Incubation Conditions by Karl Wenas, Nugroho Hartandi, Ani Atul Arif, Faizal Andri, Sri Minarti, Nurul Isnaini

“…Regular egg turning (six times per day) improved hatch success, which aligns with findings in other avian species. These results contribute to swiftlet conservation and sustainable farming by optimizing artificial incubation protocols.…”
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Investigating the microstructure and mechanical properties of L-shaped structure of TM-B9 HSLA steels using WAAM process by Rakesh Chaudhari, Jash Modi, Souradeep Dutta, Vatsal Vaghasia, Subhas Das, Jay Vora, Subraya Krishna Bhat

“…A 100-layered wall was built with optimal process parameters (voltage of 21 V, travel speed of 5 mm/s, wire feed speed of 6.5 mm/s, and gas flow rate of 15 L/min), which was detected with seamless fusion and without disbonding. …”
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Research on the Stress Characteristics of Reuse of Semi-Rigid Base by Liting Yu, Dong Tang, Haoyi Kang, Haiqi He, Donliang Hu, Rui Li, Jianzhong Pei, Shihui Cheng

“…Additionally, this study investigates the influence of the crushed layer’s modulus and thickness on key mechanical design indicators of the overlay and proposes recommendations for optimal design parameters. The research results provide valuable references for the design of the thickness and modulus in maintaining and repairing semi-rigid bases, contributing to improving pavement performance and durability.…”
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Use of autochthonous microorganism-based biol to enhance agronomic responses and nutritional value of Megathyrsus maximus for sustainable ruminant feeding by S. A. Guamán Rivera, M. Cedeño Ávila, R. F. Zabala-Vizuete, R. J. Herrera-Feijoo, A. F. Sánchez-Cedeño, A. F. Inca Falconí, B. R. Vaca Barahona, V. F. Noboa Silva, D. F. Maldonado Arias, J. R. Zambrano Molina, A. E. Guerrero Pincay

“…Further research is recommended to optimize application protocols and assess long-term ecological and economic impacts.…”
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MaxEnt Modeling of the Impacts of Human Activities and Climate Change on the Potential Distribution of <i>Plantago</i> in China by Da Liao, Bing Zhou, Haiyan Xiao, Yuxin Zhang, Shujian Zhang, Qitao Su, Xiaohong Yan

“…These findings significantly advance our understanding of <i>Plantago</i> species’ adaptive responses to environmental changes. …”
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Interpretation of ecotoxicity tests using Enchytraeus albidus: Weight of soil characteristics in conditions of diffuse pollution by Andrea Chacon-Hurtado, Juliette Faburé, Laura Sereni, Sylvie Nélieu, Nathalie Cheviron, Ghislaine Delarue, Emmanuelle Baudry, Isabelle Lamy

“…To evaluate these confounding factors, 20 soils were collected from a low-contamination area encompassing diverse landscapes (urban, peri-urban, and rural) that exhibited gradients in pedological characteristics, biological parameters, and organic and inorganic contaminant levels, all within the range of classical values considered optimal for reproduction. …”
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The Importance of Nutritional Status Assessments for Preoperative Bariatric Patients: Correlations between BIA, CRP and Vitamin Status by Mirjana Kardum Pejić, Irena Martinis, Domagoj Vergles, Mirna Šporčić, Jelena Pugelnik, Dora Canjuga, Martina Bituh

“…Background and Objective: Preoperative assessments of nutritional status are crucial for optimizing outcomes in bariatric surgery patients. Parameters such as bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), C-reactive protein (CRP), vitamin D, folic acid and vitamin B12 have been individually studied in relation to nutritional status in bariatric patients. …”
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Ocular biological characteristics of children with myopia and rapid axial length changes treated with spectacles with highly aspherical lenslets by Jing Zhai, Hao Chen, Xin-Jie Ye, Wei-Jun Cai, Li-Jie Hou, Mei-Xiao Shen, Fan Lyu

“…Pearson's correlation analysis was used to determine the association between the ocular parameters and AL changes. RESULTS: The ocular biological parameters significantly changed in the children with myopia and rapid AL changes after HAL treatment. …”
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Bioprocess strategies for maximizing SCOBY growth and evaluating fermentation dynamics on phenolic content and antioxidant activity in Roselle-based Kombucha by Widiastuti Setyaningsih, Wa Ode Reza Sindy Warni, Intan Dewi Larasati, Rini Yanti, Tyas Utami

“…This study aimed to optimize fermentation parameters—roselle concentration, sucrose levels, and initial symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) mass—to enhance microbial activity, phenolic stability, and antioxidant properties.High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) identified chlorogenic acid (270.62 mg L⁻¹), quercetin-3-glucoside (31.96 mg L⁻¹), and rutin (7.7 mg L⁻¹) as predominant phenolics, with protocatechuic acid increasing over 14 days. …”
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A Method for Quantifying Mung Bean Field Planting Layouts Using UAV Images and an Improved YOLOv8-obb Model by Kun Yang, Xiaohua Sun, Ruofan Li, Zhenxue He, Xinxin Wang, Chao Wang, Bin Wang, Fushun Wang, Hongquan Liu

“…Linear fitting was performed via the least squares method to calculate planting layout parameters. The results indicated that on the 13th day post seeding, a 2640 × 1978 image captured at 7 m above ground level exhibited optimal detection performance. …”
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