Comprehensive study of biochars from different vegetative feedstocks: influence on soil properties and development of Zea mays L. by Valentina Pidlisnyuk, Andriy Herts, Oleksandr Kononchuk, Volodymyr Khomenchuk, Oksana Horyn, Viktor Markiv, Aigerim Mamirova

“…These findings underscore the importance for thorough pre-application assessment of biochar properties to ensure effective and sustainable field-scale utilization.…”
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Association between cardiometabolic index and coronary artery calcification in young and middle-aged adults with coronary heart disease by Xi Wu, Mingxing Wu, Haobo Huang, Zhe Liu, He Huang, Lei Wang

“…Data on demographics, clinical characteristics, and biochemical parameters were obtained. CMI was computed using the formula WHtR × (TG/HDL-C). …”
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DeepGenMon: A Novel Framework for Monkeypox Classification Integrating Lightweight Attention-Based Deep Learning and a Genetic Algorithm by Abdulqader M. Almars

“…This suggested framework leverages an attention-based convolutional neural network (CNN) and a genetic algorithm (GA) to enhance detection accuracy while optimizing the hyperparameters of the proposed model. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Different Algorithms for Estimating Evapotranspiration with Limited Observation Variables: A Case Study in Beijing, China by Di Sun, Hang Zhang, Yanbing Qi, Yanmin Ren, Zhengxian Zhang, Xuemin Li, Yuping Lv, Minghan Cheng

“…This study endeavors to identify the optimal long-term sequence LST-VI space method and ML for ET estimation under conditions of limited observed variables, (LST, VI, and near-surface air temperature). …”
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Diagnostic efficacy of [18F]FDG PET/CT and [18F]FDG PET/MRI in preoperative staging of locoregional urinary bladder cancer: a systematic review and Meta-Analysis by Ahmed Saad Abdlkadir, Dhuha Al-Adhami, Sudqi Allouzi, Mohannad Badarneh, Mohammed Shahait, Marwa Abdulrahman, Saad Ruzzeh, Serin Moghrabi, Akram Al-Ibraheem

“…Thus, Future studies should focus on addressing these limitations by adopting optimized PET/CT protocols.…”
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Evaluation of Single and Multi-Strain Probiotics with Gentamicin Against <i>E. coli</i> O157:H7: Insights from In Vitro and In Vivo Studies by Fatima H. Fneish, Khaled H. Abd El Galil, Souraya A. Domiati

“…However, the nephrotoxicity associated with gentamicin co-administration remains a limitation, warranting further studies to optimize this approach.…”
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An In-Depth Examination into How Genotype, Planting Density, and Time of Sowing Affect Key Phytochemical Constituents in <i>Nigella sativa</i> Seed by Parbat Raj Thani, Joel B. Johnson, Surya Bhattarai, Tieneke Trotter, Kerry Walsh, Daniel Broszczak, Mani Naiker

“…This study investigated how different genotypes, growing densities, and sowing times affect oil yield and phytoconstituents of Nigella seeds in Northern Australia. The aim was to find the optimal combination of these factors to maximize desirable compounds. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Tiamulin-Loaded Niosomes for Oral Bioavailability Enhancement in <i>Mycoplasma</i>-Infected Broilers by Shimaa G. Abonashey, Amr Gamal Fouad, Hatem A. F. M. Hassan, Ahmed H. El-Banna, Mostafa A. Shalaby, Elham Mobarez, Sherif Ashraf Fahmy, Hossny A. El-Banna

“…This approach provides a viable strategy to decrease the risk of subtherapeutic levels, thereby mitigating the development of antibiotic resistance. The findings presented herein offer a sustainable approach for the efficient use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine.…”
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Respiratory muscle strength, pain and pulmonary complications in adult patients following median sternotomy during hospital stay: a longitudinal observational study by Cary-Anne Gissing, Ronel Roos

“…Acute post-operative pain and less than optimal respiratory muscle strength may affect a patient’s ability to take deep breaths, cough and clear secretions, thereby influencing recovery after surgery. …”
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Mitigating salt stress in Lens culinaris: The protective mechanism of Rhizobium in enhancing growth, photosynthesis, and antioxidant defense system by Rinkee Kumari, Ekta Pandey, Shahla Faizan, Ahlam Khalofah, Mohammad Faizan

“…These findings underscore the potential of Rhizobium in mitigating salt-induced damage in L. culinaris by modulating antioxidant enzyme systems, enhancing photosynthetic performance, and promoting redox homeostasis.…”
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Study on the mechanical properties of stratified rock mass based on 3D printing technology and FDEM algorithm by Yongchao Tian, Kaifang Ren, Fan He, Yong Liu, Penghai Deng, Jiaqi Guo, Feiyue Sun, Xin Huang, Jun Zhang

“…It has overcome a set of challenges, such as difficulty in sampling stratified rock mass, low success rate of precast cracks within stratified rock mass, and difficulty in controlling the geometric parameters of stratified rock specimens (e.g., the dip angle of bedding plane, the dip angle of precast crack, the length of precast crack, etc.). …”
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Cerebral Oxygenation Monitoring During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Its Correlation with Hematocrit, Mean arterial pressure, and Partial pressure of Oxygen in Arterial Blood by Jai Sharma, Indu Verma, Swati Agarwal, Nivedita Dagar

“…Introduction: Optimal cerebral oxygenation is vital during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) to prevent neurological complications like cognitive decline and stroke. …”
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Propagation Characteristics of Multi-Cluster Hydraulic Fracturing in Shale Reservoirs with Natural Fractures by Lianzhi Yang, Xinyue Wang, Tong Niu

“…Understanding the effects of reservoir and fracturing conditions on fracture propagation is of great significance for optimizing the hydraulic fracturing process and has not been adequately explored in the current literature. …”
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Dosimetric advantages of dual-layer MLC in hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy for multiple brain metastases: a comparative study with single-layer MLC by Changyou Zhong, Suyan Bi, Haidong Yu, Zhendong Jiang, Zhitao Dai

“…Dosimetric parameters such as D2%, Dx (the dose of x percent volume), D98%, Dmean, conformity index (CI), homogeneity index (HI), and gradient index (GI) for the planning target volume, as well as Dmax, Dmean, and volume-specific doses (VX) for organs at risks (OARs), were analyzed. …”
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Synergistic effects of Vachellia nilotica-derived zinc oxide nanoparticles and melatonin on drought tolerance in Fragaria × ananassa by Tauseef Anwar, Alia Safdar, Huma Qureshi, Ejaz Hussain Siddiqi, Naimat Ullah, Muhammad Tahir Naseem, Walid Soufan

“…Under drought, the combined treatment also enhanced chlorophyll content (2.47 ± 0.20 mg/g FW) and significantly reduced H₂O₂ (28.67 ± 2.52 µmol/g FW) and MDA (4.21 ± 0.10 µmol/g FW) levels, while maximizing antioxidant enzyme activities (SOD: 121.67 ± 7.64 U/g FW, POD: 206.33 ± 14.84 U/g FW, CAT: 48.00 ± 3.61 U/g FW). These findings highlight the combined application of ZnO NPs and MT as a promising strategy to enhance growth and stress tolerance in strawberry plants, warranting further research on optimized concentrations, delivery methods, and molecular mechanisms.…”
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Integrated prevention and control technology of unloading pressure from boreholes and high-efficiency extraction for compound power disasters by Xingrun ZHANG, Bojie PAN, Yongbin ZHANG, Fuchang HAO, Baobin GAO, Zhiqi XI

“…The spacing of pressure relief sections and the effective extraction radius were determined under various conditions, optimizing technical parameters for integrated boreholes. …”
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Supraharmonics monitoring based on VSSESP-DBP dynamic compressed sensing algorithm by Chao Yan, Hongtao Shen, Jie Yu, Peng Tao, Hongxi Wang, Ting Yang

“…Future research could focus on optimizing algorithm parameters for different grid conditions and extending the approach to broader power quality disturbances.…”
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Comparative performance evaluation of bisulfite- and enzyme-based DNA conversion methods by Roy B. Simons, Faidra Karkala, Marta M. Kukk, Hieab H. H. Adams, Manfred Kayser, Athina Vidaki

“…We believe that the low recovery of EC could be improved by further optimizing and automating the bead-based cleanup steps. …”
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Factors Affecting Glomerular Filtration Rate and Length of Hospitalization in Pediatric Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis: A Decade-Long Observational Study by Doğukan Mustafa Keskin, Pınar Belviranlı Keskin, Mehmet Kocaoğlu, Alper Yıldırım, Oğuz Eğil

“…Elevated inflammatory markers signal severe renal involvement, while decreased GFR, albumin, and complement-3 levels, as well as increased urine density and protein excretion, lead to extended hospital stays. These findings may be used for anticipating patient outcomes and optimizing resource utilization in pediatric APSGN care.…”
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Comprehensive Energy and Economic Analysis of Selected Variants of a Large-Scale Photovoltaic Power Plant in a Temperate Climate by Dennis Thom, Artur Bugała, Dorota Bugała, Wojciech Czekała

“…The results provide valuable insights for policymakers and investors aiming to optimize photovoltaic deployment in temperate climates, supporting the broader transition to renewable energy and alignment with national energy policy goals.…”
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