How has intraoperative OCT improved outcomes in epiretinal membrane surgery? by Zeynep Akgun, Filiz Afrashi, Cumali Degirmenci

“…Although pre- and postoperative EZD were similar, the nature of the foveal contour was significantly improved in Group 1. Conclusion: Integrating OCT into the operating microscope provides perioperative visualization of the retinal layers, vitreous, and vitreomacular interface; moreover, it enables instrument-tissue interactions. …”
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Analysis of Entrance Hierarchy in Qajar Houses of Qom Using Space Syntax Approach with Emphasis on Privacy by Elham Aram, Leila Aram

“…The main analysis indicators include connectivity, integration, and spatial depth.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Quantitative analyses show that spatial hierarchy, as the primary mechanism for ensuring privacy, has been achieved through three main mechanisms: 1) Use of intermediate elements (vestibule and corridor) for access control, 2) The central role of the courtyard in spatial organization, 3) Separation of public and private domains through spatial layering. …”
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Dynamics evolution and well type optimization of deep well injection in coal mines water by Longfei FENG, Shuangming WANG, Hao WANG

“…Using a deep-well reinjection project in an Ordos mine as a case study, this research employs numerical simulations based on thermal-hydraulic-mechanical (THM) coupling governing equations to investigate the spatiotemporal evolution of reinjection flow rates and pore water pressure in target layers under varying branch numbers and well spacings in multi-lateral well systems. …”
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Nanomaterials for Direct Air Capture of CO₂: Current State of the Art, Challenges and Future Perspectives by Cataldo Simari

“…It has been reiterated that no single ‘best’ material exists, but rather a portfolio of technologies will be necessary, with the ultimate success dependent on system-level integration and the availability of low-carbon energy. …”
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Effect of simulated gastric acid on the mechanical properties of conventional and polypropylene mesh reinforced poly methyl methacrylate denture base resin by Abhinaya Bollepalli, Anitha Kuttae Viswanathan, Muthukumar Balasubramaniam

“…The presence of mesh between the layers restricted the ingress of saliva and HCl as was perceived with rougher surface in the external area. …”
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Bicomponent Cutaneous Cell Therapy for Early Burn Care: Manufacturing Homogeneity and Epidermis-Structuring Functions of Clinical Grade FE002-SK2 Allogeneic Dermal Progenitor Fibro... by Xi Chen, Nathalie Hirt-Burri, Corinne Scaletta, Alexis E. Laurent, Lee Ann Applegate

“…<b>Background:</b> The extracellular matrix (ECM), primarily composed of collagen and elastin synthesized by dermal fibroblasts, is critical for mesenchymal tissue integrity. Fibroblast phenotypes vary significantly with the anatomical location and developmental stage. …”
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The rising role of physical activity in multiscale urban aging: evidence from spatial MGWR modeling in Hubei by Junjun Qiu, Yuge Zhang, Binbin Jia, Binbin Jia, Danyang Li, Danyang Li

“…These findings demonstrate MGWR’s advantage over global or single-bandwidth models in capturing layered spatial processes. Future research should employ finer spatial units, longitudinal designs, and integrate psychosocial variables to further elucidate healthy-aging pathways.…”
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The Robust Vessel Segmentation and Centerline Extraction: One-Stage Deep Learning Approach by Rostislav Epifanov, Yana Fedotova, Savely Dyachuk, Alexandr Gostev, Andrei Karpenko, Rustam Mullyadzhanov

“…We designed a hybrid architecture that integrates convolutional and graph layers, along with a task-specific loss function, to effectively capture the topological relationships between segmentation and centerline extraction, leveraging their complementary features. …”
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A Full-Life-Cycle Public-Private Partnership Governance Model for Urban Parks in Japan: Experience and Inspiration by Jiarui LIU, Jia MA, Zelin SHANG, Xiong LI

“…In the spatial dimension, it achieves a multi-layered, full-scale spatial coverage across the three levels of city, park and facility, facilitating the coordinated advancement of internal park governance and urban development. …”
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Theoretical investigation of the two-dimensional V2C2/V2C2F2 as prospective host materials for Li- and Na-ion batteries by Bo Xue, Sylvain Pitié, Haowen Xing, Qingfeng Zeng, Shuyin Yu, Gilles Frapper, Kehe Su

“…Moreover, the 2D V2C2 host can maintain structural integrity during lithiation and sodiation processes at 300 and 600 K. …”
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Prediction of hydrogen production in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis via neural networks by Muhammad Tawalbeh, Ibrahim Shomope, Amani Al-Othman, Hussam Alshraideh

“…The optimized ANN configuration features an architecture with 7 input nodes, two hidden layers of 64 neurons each, and a single output node. …”
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Cost-Efficient RSSI-Based Indoor Proximity Positioning, for Large/Complex Museum Exhibition Spaces by Panos I. Philippopoulos, Kostas N. Koutrakis, Efstathios D. Tsafaras, Evangelia G. Papadopoulou, Dimitrios Sigalas, Nikolaos D. Tselikas, Stefanos Ougiaroglou, Costas Vassilakis

“…Pilot implementation decisions and methods adopted at all layers of the VTT architecture followed the overall concept of simplicity, availability, and cost-efficiency, providing a maximum infrastructure cost of 8 Euro per m² covered. …”
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A machine learning model for predicting anatomical response to Anti-VEGF therapy in diabetic macular edema by Wenrui Lu, Kunhong Xiao, Xuemei Zhang, Yuqing Wang, Wenbin Chen, Xierong Wang, Yunxi Ye, Yan Lou, Li Li

“…The best-performing model was further interpreted using SHAP analysis, and a nomogram was constructed for clinical application.ResultsAmong the 37 baseline variables, five key predictors were identified: preoperative CRT &gt;400 μm, presence of retinal edema, presence of subretinal fluid (SRF), disorganization of the inner retinal layers (DRIL), and ellipsoid zone (EZ) integrity. …”
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Ion toxicity in waterlogged soils: mechanisms of root response and adaptive strategies by Lin Zhang, Yan Li, Yanqin Wang, Zhaohui Liu, Herbert J. Kronzucker, Zhaoyue Wang, Weiming Shi, Weiming Shi, Guangjie Li

“…Under waterlogging, soil redox changes drive Fe²+ and Mn²+ accumulation in reducing layers, while NH4+-based fertilizers elevate NH4+:NO3- ratios. …”
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Episodic thrusting and sequence-sedimentary responses and their petroleum geological significance in Kuqa foreland basin, NW China by Haijun YANG, Suyun HU, Xianzhang YANG, Mingyi HU, Huiwen XIE, Liang ZHANG, Ling LI, Lu ZHOU, Guowei ZHANG, Haoyu LUO, Qingjie DENG

“…This study integrates field outcrop profiles, drilling cores, 2D seismic profiles, and 3D seismic data of key areas to analyze the Triassic tectonic-sequence stratigraphy in the Kuqa foreland basin, and investigates the impact of episodic thrust structures on sedimentary evolution and source rock distribution. (1) The Kuqa foreland basin has experienced stages of initial strong, weakened activities, relaxation and inactivity of episodic thrusting, resulting in the identification of 4 second-order sequences (Ehebulake Formation, Karamay Formation, Huangshanjie Formation, Taliqike Formation) and 11 third-order sequences (SQ1–SQ11) in the Triassic strata. …”
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Extracellular vesicles derived from salivary gland stem cells cultured on microwell scaffolds loaded with WNT3A promote the recovery of salivary gland function damaged by radiation... by Jae-Min Cho, Sujeong Ahn, Yeo-Jun Yoon, Sunyoung Park, Hyeon Song Lee, Seungyeon Hwang, Ye Jin Jeong, Yongpyo Hong, Sunyoung Seo, Dohyun Kim, Hyo-Il Jung, Won-Gun Koh, Jae-Yol Lim

“…We developed a WNT3A-releasing double-layered microwell scaffold by integrating WNT3A-loaded poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) nanofibers with a polycaprolactone (PCL)-based microwell array. …”
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Generation and characterisation of seven induced pluripotent stem cell lines from two patients with Parkinson’s disease carrying the pathological variant c.1087G>T of the <i>LGR4</... by V. S. Podvysotskaya, E. V. Grigor’eva, A. A. Malakhova, J. M. Minina, Y. V. Vyatkin, E. A. Khabarova, J. A. Rzaev, S. P. Medvedev, L. V. Kovalenko, S. M. Zakian

“…We reprogrammed the peripheral blood mononuclear cells of the two patients with the c.1087G&gt;T variant of the LGR4 gene with non-integrating episomal vectors expressing OCT4, SOX2, KLF4, LIN28, L-MYC and mp53DD proteins. …”
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A participatory approach for developing a geospatial toolkit for mapping the suitability of California’s Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP) in support of groundwater sust... by Yelenka Nuñez-Bolaño, Humberto Flores-Landeros, José M. Rodríguez-Flores, Angel S. Fernandez-Bou, Angel S. Fernandez-Bou, Josué Medellín-Azuara, Josué Medellín-Azuara, Josué Medellín-Azuara, Thomas C. Harmon, Thomas C. Harmon, Thomas C. Harmon

“…The toolkit was developed collaboratively with participants in California’s Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program (MLRP), which aims to repurpose irrigated agricultural land to reduce groundwater extraction while providing multiple benefits. The toolkit integrates existing spatial data layers using a Web-based, open-source package (Shiny R) to assess the suitability of land for repurposing. …”
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Visualization of High-Intensity Laser–Matter Interactions in Virtual Reality and Web Browser by Martin Matys, James P. Thistlewood, Mariana Kecová, Petr Valenta, Martina Greplová Žáková, Martin Jirka, Prokopis Hadjisolomou, Alžběta Špádová, Marcel Lamač, Sergei V. Bulanov

“…Developed at the ELI Beamlines facility, VBL integrates a custom-built WebGL engine with WebXR-based Virtual Reality (VR) support, allowing users to explore complex plasma dynamics in non-VR mode on a computer screen or in fully immersive VR mode using a head-mounted display. …”
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Community Characteristics and Population Dynamics of an Endangered Rhododendron nymphaeoides by Jun Luo, Xiaoyong Dai, Jin Chen, Congjun Yuan, Haodong Wang, Dali Luo

“…Community IV exhibited the highest species diversity, Community III had the most even distribution of species, and Community II had the lowest species diversity. (2) A total of 288 R. nymphaeoides individuals were recorded, showing a spatially clustered distribution. (3) The age structure of the HSC population exhibits a reverse J‐shape, indicating a growing population, but there are still constraints in the transition from seedlings to saplings; the LSK population has a substantial number of young individuals and the highest proportion of middle‐aged individuals, characterizing it as a stable population; whereas the LZH and HTS populations have few young individuals and a high proportion of middle‐aged individuals, with an age structure that is spindle‐shaped and trending toward aging, placing these populations at significant risk of decline. (4) The survival curves for all four populations were of the Deevey‐II type, characterized by high mortality rates among seedlings. (5) The primary reasons for the difficulty in population renewal and development are the extremely low natural germination rates of seeds, weak competitiveness of seedlings, growth restricted to limestone mountain areas above 1500 m with thin soil layers, and frequent human disturbances. Therefore, conservation strategies that integrate in situ conservation, ex situ conservation, and reintroduction are recommended. …”
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