Visualizing the invisible: inner plexiform layer stratification with conventional spectral-domain optical coherence tomography by Ricardo Luz Leitão Guerra, Luiz Roisman, Jay S. Duker, Giuseppe Querques, Luiz Filipe Adami Lucatto, Emmerson Badaró, Gabriel Castilho S. Barbosa, Eduardo Amorim Novais

“…By refining imaging parameters and using grayscale inversion, this approach enhances retinal circuit analysis with standard technology. …”
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PLGA-Encapsulated Elvitegravir and Curcumin Modulates ART Penetration, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation by Sandip Godse, Lina Zhou, Namita Sinha, Golnoush Mirzahosseini, Santosh Kumar

“…Future studies should focus on optimizing formulations and evaluating safety in chronic HIV settings.…”
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Benchmarking Open-Source Large Language Models for Sentiment and Emotion Classification in Indonesian Tweets by Arbi Haza Nasution, Aytug Onan, Yohei Murakami, Winda Monika, Anggi Hanafiah

“…Notably, some mid-sized models (e.g., Phi-4 at 14B parameters) perform comparably to much larger models on select categories. …”
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Bioconvective Flow Characteristics of NEPCM–Water Nanofluid over an Inclined Cylinder in Porous Medium: An Extended Darcy Model Approach by Bikash Das, Sahin Ahmed, Joaquín Zueco

“…Additionally, higher Peclet and Lewis numbers, along with greater nanoparticle volume fractions, amplify the density gradient of microorganisms, intensifying the bioconvection process by nearly 15%. These findings underscore the critical interplay between bioconvection and transport phenomena, providing a framework for optimizing bioconvection-driven heat and mass transfer systems. …”
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The predictive value of optic nerve sheath diameter measurement via ultrasound for intracerebral hemorrhage complicated by cerebral-cardiac syndrome by Wei-Ze Fan, Jun-Rong Jiang, Hui-Ling Zang, Hui Cheng, Xiao-Hui Shen, Wen-Juan Yang, Hui Wang, Li-Xing Jing

“…Participants were divided into two groups: those with CCS and those without. Various clinical parameters, including sex, age, electrocardiogram (ECG) findings, myocardial markers, B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score, ONSD, hematoma volume, and midline shift, were assessed. …”
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Photosynthetic Characterization of Oil Palm (<i>Elaeis guineensis</i> Jacq.) Seedlings During Late In Vitro Development and Acclimatization by Rodrigo Andrés Avila-Diazgranados, Wilmer Tezara, Hernán Mauricio Romero

“…However, the seedlings progressively restored photochemical function throughout subsequent acclimatization phases. These findings highlight the importance of carefully regulating environmental parameters—particularly irradiance, humidity, and carbon availability—during early seedling acclimatization. …”
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Regional citrate anticoagulation for intermittent renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients: a retrospective case-control study by Tao Zhao, Jie Yang, Zhongyuan Liu, Qizhuang Jin, Tao Su

“…Prospective trials are needed to validate these findings and to optimize RCA protocols. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Fenaminosulf Promotes Growth and Gall Formation in <i>Zizania latifolia</i> Through Modulation of Physiological and Molecular Pathways by Chaohong Ding, Ruifang Ma, Liqiu Wang, Xinyan Lan, Limin Chen, Jinxing Zhu, Lailiang Wang

“…The concentration-dependent effects of FM suggest its potential as a strategic tool for agricultural management, offering a nuanced approach to crop development. These findings contribute to understanding plant-chemical interactions and provide valuable directions for optimizing <i>Z. latifolia</i> cultivation strategies.…”
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Assessing the Impact of Aviation Emissions on Air Quality at a Regional Greek Airport Using Machine Learning by Christos Stefanis, Ioannis Manisalidis, Elisavet Stavropoulou, Agathangelos Stavropoulos, Christina Tsigalou, Chrysoula (Chrysa) Voidarou, Theodoros C. Constantinidis, Eugenia Bezirtzoglou

“…Carbon dioxide had the most extensive percentage distribution, accounting for 75.5% of total emissions, followed by fuels, which accounted for 24%, and the remaining pollutants, such as NOx, CO, HC, SOx, and PM_2.5, had more minor impacts. These findings highlight the need for optimized air quality management at regional airports, integrating machine learning for predictive monitoring and supporting policy interventions to mitigate aviation-related pollution.…”
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Clinical and paraclinical differences between pediatric patients requiring surgical versus Non-Surgical treatment for intussusception: A retrospective study at a referral center in... by Zinat Soleimanpour, Sara Memarian, Mohammad Mehdi Rajabi, Zahra Zamani, Hosein Alimadadi, Behdad Gharib

“…Identifying factors associated with the need for surgery is essential to optimize patient outcomes. This study aimed to examine the clinical and paraclinical differences between pediatric patients who received surgical versus non-surgical treatment for intussusception. …”
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Understanding sprint phase-specific training stimuli: a cluster analysis approach to overload conditions by Pedro Jiménez-Reyes, Roland van den Tillaar, Adrián Castaño-Zambudio, Sam Gleadhill, Ryu Nagahara

“…Conversely, lighter loads more effectively replicated late-acceleration mechanics, but only after covering substantial distances, typically from the 11- to 29-meter mark onwards.DiscussionThese findings suggest that tailoring overload conditions to specific sprint phases can optimize sprint-specific training and provide coaches with precise strategies for load prescription. …”
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Nutrient Solution Selection Modulates Growth Patterns and Leaf Elemental Accumulation in Alfalfa (<i>Medicago sativa</i>) Grown by Jiaqing Li, Yingjian Zhu, Zhenwu Wei, Haowen Chen, Chuanjie Wang, Kai Cao, Xian Zhang

“…The findings provide empirical evidence for optimizing alfalfa cultivation in a nitrogen-deficient soil-based mix substrate through nutrient solution selection.…”
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Can we predict the incidence of high-grade Clavien-Dindo complications in patients with forgotten encrusted stents undergoing endourologic management? by Praanjal Gupta, Ramanitharan Manikandan, Lalgudi Narayanan Dorairajan, Kodakattil Sreenivasan Sreerag, Sidhartha Kalra, Swapnil Singh Kushwaha

“…Methods: The hospital records of patients with forgotten encrusted double-J stents over a period of 8 years were reviewed. The parameters recorded included patient demographics, indwelling time, need for percutaneous nephrostomy, hemodialysis, urine culture, blood culture, total blood counts, serum creatinine, radiologic findings, management techniques, number of surgical interventions, modified Clavien-Dindo complications, follow-up, and mortality, if any. …”
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Microbial insights into ruminal fiber degradation and feed efficiency of Hu sheep by Haoyu Xu, Guoxiu Wang, Qihao Gao, Zhen Liu, Jiale Jia, Yunfei Xu, Zhanyu Chen, Baosheng Li, Chong Li

“…In conclusion, high ruminal fiber degradation rates significantly enhance feed conversion efficiency, with specific microbial genera from the phylum Firmicutes and family Lachnospiraceae playing pivotal roles in fiber utilization. These findings provide a microbial basis for optimizing rumen fiber degradation efficiency in sheep and highlight the potential of uncultured taxa as future targets for improving feed conversion efficiency.…”
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Development of Flash Flood Forecasting System for Small and Medium‐Sized Rivers by Koji Ikeuchi, Daiki Kakinuma, Yosuke Nakamura, Shingo Numata, Takafumi Mochizuki, Keijiro Kubota, Masaki Yasukawa, Toshihiro Nemoto, Toshio Koike

“…This forecasting approach uses the rainfall–runoff–inundation (RRI) model and the H–Q equation. The parameters in the RRI model were optimized using the Shuffled Complex Evolution algorithm developed at the University of Arizona (SCE‐UA) to reduce the required time and effort. …”
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Research on auditory and olfactory regulation methods for abnormal driver emotions based on EEG signals by Bangbei Tang, Bangbei Tang, Yan Li, Yingzhang Wu, Yilun Li, Qizong Yue

“…These findings contribute valuable scientific evidence for the management of drivers’ emotions and suggest promising avenues for optimizing personalized emotional regulation strategies in the future.…”
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A novel recyclable hydrolyzed nanomagnetic copolymer catalyst for green, and one-pot synthesis of tetrahydrobenzo[b]pyrans by Behrooz Maleki, Samaneh Sedigh Ashrafi, Pouya Ghamari Kargar, Azita Alipour, Zohreh Pahnavar, Pegah Ebrahimzadeh

“…A series of reaction parameters were optimized, including solvent choice, catalyst loading, and recyclability. …”
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Timing Matters, Not Just the Treatment: Phenological-Stage-Specific Effects of Seaweed and Ethanol Applications on Postharvest Quality of ‘Tarsus Beyazı’ Grapes by Güzin Tarım, Sinem Karakus, Nurhan Keskin, Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, Ozkan Kaya

“…Correlation and heat map analyses indicated the interrelationships among these parameters and the differential impacts of treatments. …”
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The Temporal Dynamics of the Impact of Overfishing on the Resilience of the <i>Sarotherodon melanotheron</i> (Rüppel, 1858) Fish Species’ Population in the West African Lake Toho... by Clovis Ayodédji Idossou Hountcheme, Simon Ahouansou Montcho, Hyppolite Agadjihouede, Doru Bănăduc

“…The mean size at first capture and optimal size significantly declined, indicating increased juvenile exploitation. …”
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The COVIDTrach prospective cohort study on outcomes in 1982 tracheostomised COVID-19 patients during the first and second UK pandemic waves by Matthew Haywood, Gareth Ambler, Ciara Walker, Asit Arora, Tony Jacob, Anne G. M. Schilder, Nick Hamilton, COVIDTrach Collaborators

“…We recorded relevant characteristics, clinical parameters, intra-operative details and outcome data. …”
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