Comparative evaluation of the expression of enzymes of the ceramide <i>de novo</i> synthesis pathway in cardiac adipose tissue and blood vessels of cardiovascular patients by O. V. Gruzdeva, Yu. A. Dyleva, E. V. Belik, E. G. Uchasova, A. V. Ponasenko, E. E. Gorbatovskaya, E. A. Fanaskova, S. V. Ivanov, A. N. Stasev, M. G. Zinets, O. L. Barbarash

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Near-Ground Path Loss Measurements and Modeling for Wireless Sensor Networks at 2.4 GHz by Daihua Wang, Linli Song, Xiangshan Kong, Zhijie Zhang

“…Near-ground channel characterization is an important issue in most military applications of wireless sensor networks. …”
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Performance Degradation Law and Model Construction of Hydraulic Concrete Under Freeze-Thaw Cycles: A Comprehensive Review by Xiangyi Zhu, Xiaohe Zhou, Yuxuan Xia, Xudong Chen

“…Firstly, the theory and characterization method of FT damage for concrete are introduced. …”
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Integrated Indoor and Outdoor Topological Modeling by W. Zhao, W. Zhao, W. Zhao, Z. Kang, Z. Kang, Z. Kang, C. Ye, C. Ye, C. Ye

“…These approaches lack a unified topological characterization of transitional spaces, leading to several challenges in practical applications, such as the disconnection between indoor and outdoor spaces, difficulties in cross-scene transitions, and inaccurate topological correspondences between indoor and outdoor spaces. …”
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Lightweight aluminum joint design: Enhancement of mechanical properties through novel inter-layer and powder additives in friction stir welding by Equbal Ahmed, Muhammed Muaz, Sajjad Arif, Ravi Kant, Syed Mohd Hamza, Md Kashif Alim, Musab Ahmad Khan, Jaber Abu Qudeiri, Sanan H. Khan

“…Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a solid-state joining technique that has garnered significant attention for its ability to weld aluminum alloys while mitigating common issues such as porosity and thermal defects inherent in fusion welding. …”
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Controlled-Release Phosphorus Fertilizers Manufactured with Chitosan Derivatives: An Effective Alternative for Enhanced Plant Development by Eva García-Ilizaliturri, Enrique Ibarra-Laclette, Nicolaza Pariona-Mendoza, Carlos Espinoza-González, Antonio Cárdenas-Flores, José Humberto Valenzuela-Soto, Alan Josué Pérez-Lira, Claudia-Anahí Pérez-Torres

“…Encapsulated fertilizers are a feasible alternative that could prevent these issues, as they can protect Pi from leaching and extend the interval between applications. …”
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Precision in Tear Fluid Biomarker Discovery: Quantitative Proteomic Profiling of Small-Volume, Individual Samples Using Capillary Tube Collection by Kyla Frenia, Yunxiang Fu, Maria A. Beatty, Kathleen C. Garwood, Jeremy Kimmel, Veena Raiji, Dipanjan Pan, David Bartlett, Leanne T. Labriola, Kunhong Xiao

“…Glass microcapillary tubes minimize these issues. Schirmer strips remain the most common collection method due to existing LC-MS/MS protocol optimization. …”
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Metagenome-validated combined amplicon sequencing and text mining-based annotations for simultaneous profiling of bacteria and fungi: vaginal microbiota and mycobiota in healthy wo... by Seppo Virtanen, Schahzad Saqib, Tinja Kanerva, Rebecka Ventin-Holmberg, Pekka Nieminen, Tiina Holster, Ilkka Kalliala, Anne Salonen

“…Text extraction-based annotation tool facilitates ecosystem-specific characterization and interpretation of microbial communities by coupling sequence homology to microbe metadata readily available through public databases. …”
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Emerging trends in tackling microplastics in wastewater systems: Insights from a global research perspective by Motasem Y.D. Alazaiza, Tharaa M. Alzghoul, Mohammed J.K. Bashir, Madhusudhan Bangalore Ramu, Salem S. Abu Amr, Mohammad F.M. Abushammala

“…Common analytical methods for detecting these pollutants include FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, which are essential for their characterization. The study highlights critical issues, such as the ecological implications of plastic pollution, the role of MPs in antibiotic resistance, and their transport mechanisms through wastewater systems. …”
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100-Day Mission for Future Pandemic Vaccines, Viewed Through the Lens of Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) by Yodira Guadalupe Hernandez-Ruiz, Erika Zoe Lopatynsky-Reyes, Rolando Ulloa-Gutierrez, María L. Avila-Agüero, Alfonso J. Rodriguez-Morales, Jessabelle E. Basa, Frederic W. Nikiema, Enrique Chacon-Cruz

“…We additionally evaluate societal issues that disproportionately impact LMICs, like vaccine reluctance, health literacy gaps, and digital access limitations. …”
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A Refined Terrace Extraction Method Based on a Local Optimization Model Using GF-2 Images by Guobin Kan, Jie Gong, Bao Wang, Xia Li, Jing Shi, Yutao Ma, Wei Wei, Jun Zhang

“…High-resolution RS data allows for detailed characterization of terraces by capturing more precise surface features. …”
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NMR metabolomics of plant and yeast-based hydrolysates for cell culture media applications — A comprehensive assessment by Michelle Combe, Kathy Sharon Isaac, Greg Potter, Stanislav Sokolenko

“…Despite their potential, most hydrolysate products remain poorly characterized and many are thought to suffer from persistent issues of high batch-to-batch variability. …”
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Isolation and Identification of Pathogenic Bacteria in Pasteurized Powdered Milk Sold in Ogun, Lagos and Oyo, Southwest, Nigeria by Akindele, S. T., Agbolade, O. A., Raufu, T. T.

“…Subsequently, the bacteria were plated on nutrient agar, Mac-Conkey, and EMB, with further characterization through partial sequencing of 16S rRNA genes. …”
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Exploring the factors influencing the co-pyrolysis of walnut shells, pistachio shells, and polypropylene based on thermal behavior, kinetics and reaction mechanism by Zhigang Huang, Tong Zhang, Chen Wang, Wenbo Xiao, Zihan Wang, Obid Tursunov, Jiahui Wu, Yuguang Zhou, Xiaolong Yao, Gang Li

“…The complex co-pyrolysis process of biomass with polypropylene (PP) and the limited research on microscopic reaction mechanisms have hindered its advance application in mitigating environmental issues and addressing the supply-demand imbalance of fossil fuels. …”
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Acoustic spectra processing for the determination of cavitation threshold in a high-frequency sonoreactor in water and PEG mixtures from 1 to 54 mPa.s by V. Avramovic, L. Hallez, C. Inserra, J-Y Hihn

“…Thus, finding the power thresholds differentiating the appearance of stable cavitation and then transient cavitation, is essential for sonoreactor characterization since this knowledge allows the relevant choice of operating parameters leading to the expected sonochemical effects. …”
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Effect of CO2 pressure on carbon storage−mechanical properties of red mud−fly ash based grouting materials by Guowei WU, Guorui FENG, Jinwen BAI, Yanna HAN, Fan WU, Junbiao MA

“…The accumulation of solid waste and CO2 emissions are two critical issues hindering the clean and efficient development of the energy industry. …”
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Role of Oxygen Vacancy in the Performance Variability and Lattice Temperature of the Stacked Nanosheet FET by Shubham, Rajan Kumar Pandey

“…We believe that our results are essential steps in the quantification and characterization of the reliability of the sub-5 nm transistor technologies.…”
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Enhanced ammonia electro-oxidation reaction on platinum‑iron oxide catalyst assisted by MagnetoElectroCatalysis by Caio Machado Fernandes, Eduardo M. Rodrigues, Odivaldo C. Alves, Flavio Garcia, Yutao Xing, Mauro C. dos Santos, Júlio César M. Silva

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Neuroendocrine tumors of the digestive system: pathologic and molecular characteristics by V. V. Delektorskaya

“…In the light of these criteria, current issues of the nomenclature, as well as systems of grading and staging are discussed. …”
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Analysis of the overall development trends and hotspots in the research field of the human gut virome by Yidi Zhang, Ting Mei, Minhui Wang, Chunxia Huang, Hanzhi Yi, Yu Zhan, Sen Yang, Han Wang, Qiulong Yan, Ruochun Guo, Changming Chen

“…Future research must give priority to establishing a comprehensive functional database, and at the same time combine the systematic characterization of viral functions with the study of the mechanism of host-virus interaction to enable bacteriophages to play a role in maintaining human health.…”
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