Physical Properties of Lens Membranes in Animals with Different Lifespans by Marija Raguz, Witold Karol Subczynski

“…These species were chosen because of the wide range of lifespans and significant differences in lipid composition. Models were made of phospholipid compositions resembling those of the lens fiber cell membranes of a mouse, pig, and human aged of 3, 23, and 70 years, respectively. …”
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The intestinal microbiota modulates the visceral sensitivity involved in IBS induced by restraint combined with tail clustering by Na Deng, Na Deng, Siqin Xie, Qin Liu, Huiyi Peng, Leyao Fang, Junxi Shen, Xiaoyuan Lin

“…The restraint combined with the tail clamp stress method is superior among the three stress protocols and successfully induces the IBS mouse model. 2. …”
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Study on the anti-hair loss effect of Black Ginseng by Yang Ting, Zhou Mingjuan, Liu Hanlin, Xu Mengdi, Qi Zhanwen, Qi Te, Liu Jinping, Wang Cuizhu, Geng Xiaoyu

“…[Objective] To establish an androgenic alopecia model in C57BL/6 mice, observe the improvement effect of Black Ginseng extract on alopecia, and explore its mechanism using network pharmacology and molecular docking methods. …”
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Analysis of the internal environment of service infrastructure organization in the context of the expansion of Industry 4.0 technologies by V.G. Zharov

“…The importance of the research topic is due to the need to identify weaknesses in the components of the internal environment of service infrastructure enterprises and to search for priority areas for its adaptation to economic relations emerging in the context of the expansion of Industry 4.0 technologies. Methods. Methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, comparison, generalization and logic, system‐structural and problem‐oriented approaches, infographic modeling method, which was used for graphical interpretation of the system of connections of components of the internal environment of the organization of the service infrastructure. …”
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Urban landfill site selection with combined environmental and socio-economic criteria in Naein County and estimation of its possible emitted biogas by Mohammad Erfan Kaghazchi, Said Pourmanafi, Reza Peykanpour Fard

“…The aim of this study was to accurately locate the municipal landfill in Naein County by combining socio-economic and environmental parameters and also estimating the amount of emitted gas to evaluate the potential for energy recycling.Material and methods: In this study, the AHP model was used to weight the criteria and L Satty quantitative scale was used to grade the priorities. …”
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Capturing Fine-Grained Food Image Features Through Iterative Clustering and Attention Mechanisms by Wei He, Mengmeng Liu, Qingqi Liang

“…First, the model leverages Kohonen networks-based clustering methods to effectively group similar features, which helps in capturing the complex compositions of food ingredients. …”
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Altitudinal gradients shaping tree diversity and regeneration dynamics in mountainous ecosystems by Syed Waseem Gillani, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Manzoor, Muhammad Waheed, Abeer Al-Andal, Beatrice Ambo Fonge

“…Data were collected using quadrat methods. To investigate species diversity, composition, and human influences, statistical analyses such as Shannon and Simpson indices, Non-metric multidimensional scaling (nMDS), Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA), and regression models were performed using R software and OriginPro. …”
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A Deep Learning-Based Solution to the Class Imbalance Problem in High-Resolution Land Cover Classification by Pengdi Chen, Yong Liu, Yuanrui Ren, Baoan Zhang, Yuan Zhao

“…Recent advancements in deep learning have opened new avenues for tackling the CI problem in this context, focusing on three key aspects: the semantic segmentation model, loss function design, and dataset composition. …”
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Proteomics and machine learning: Leveraging domain knowledge for feature selection in a skeletal muscle tissue meta-analysis by Alireza Shahin-Shamsabadi, John Cappuccitti

“…This integration of domain knowledge into data analysis and model training facilitated the discovery of new patterns while ensuring the retention of critical details, often overlooked when blind feature selection methods are used to exclude proteins with minimal expressions or variances. …”
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Droplet Size Reduction of Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System (SEDDS) Using the Hybrid of Medium and Long-Chain Triglycerides by Kaijie Qian, Yuanyuan Lin, Bingxiang Zhao, Xiangrui Liu

“…The composition of SEDDS was selected based on the drug solubility. …”
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Air pollution exposure associated with decline rates in skeletal muscle mass and grip strength and increase rate in body fat in elderly: a 5-year follow-up study by Chi-Hsien Chen, Li-Ying Huang, Kang-Yun Lee, Chih-Da Wu, Shih-Chun Pan, Yue Leon Guo

“…Methods: In the period 2016–2020, grip strength and body composition were assessed and measured 1–2 times per year in 395 elderly participants living in the Taipei basin. …”
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Effects of Long-Term Airport Noise Exposure on Inflammation and Intestinal Flora and Their Metabolites in Mice by Jian Yang, Longwei Wei, Yuan Xia, Junyi Wang, Yan Bai, Yun Xia

“…However, there remains a lack of research into the mechanisms underlying long-term exposure to airport noise and harm to the human body. <b>Methods</b>: A mouse model was established and exposed to airport noise at a maximum sound pressure level of 95 dB(A) and an equivalent continuous sound pressure level of 72 dB(A) for 12 h per day over a period of 100 days. …”
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Visible and Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy for Investigating Soil Mineralogy: A Review by Qian Fang, Hanlie Hong, Lulu Zhao, Stephanie Kukolich, Ke Yin, Chaowen Wang

“…We further critically review applications of chemometric methods and related model building in spectroscopic soil mineral studies. …”
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A mejor condición física mejores resultados de una ley contra la obesidad (Better fitness, better results of a law against obesity) by Patricio Solis-Urra, Nathalia Fernández-Cueto, Rodrigo Nanjarí, Tamara Huber-Pérez, María Paz Cid-Arnes, Natalia Zurita-Corvalán, Fernando Rodriguez-Rodriguez, Carlos Cristi-Montero

“…Method: Sample was composed by 48 schoolchildren between 10 and 13 years of age. …”
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A Combination of Few Physicochemical and Fungal Parameters Can Explain the Soil‐Dependent Variation in Wheat Biomass After Inoculation With Cladosporium tenuissimum by Lena von Saldern, Loïc Thurre, Waelchli Jan, Judith Kobler, Juliane Krenz, Klaus Schlaeppi

“…In this study, we investigated to which degree the varying growth responses to an inoculant can be modelled from soil parameters. Materials and Methods As inoculant, we worked with the commercially available fungus Cladosporium tenuissimum and tested its effectivity on wheat plants. …”
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Relationship between dietary protein and amino acid intake and handgrip strength in Korean adults: data from the 2014–2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Hyunji Ham, Sumin Kim, Kyungho Ha

“…A total of 18,565 adults who participated in a 1-day 24-hour recall method were included. Protein intake was calculated as a percentage of total energy intake from food sources (animal and plant). …”
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Ultrasonication versus magnetic stirring influence on optimal process parameters for FAME biodiesel production from Croton Macrostachyus seed oil by Adem Siraj Mohammed, Venkata Ramayya Ancha, Samson Mekbib Atnaw

“…In this study, the biodiesel production process optimization was performed based on a Box-Behnken design (BBD), and the experimental data were analyzed via analysis of variance (ANOVA), leading to the development of a quadratic regression model. The novelty of this work lies in its comparative assessment of biodiesel production from Croton macrostachyus (CMS) seed oil using both ultrasonic-assisted (USM) and magnetic stirring methods (MSM) based on critical parameters such as biodiesel yield, reaction time, energy consumption, and cost of production within the Ethiopian context. …”
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Source Apportionment of Fine Particulate Matter in Wuhan: Application of Rolling Positive Matrix Factorization Under Different Seasons and Episodic Events by Ziye Guo, Qiongqiong Wang, Nan Chen, Bo Zhu, Huang Zheng, Shaofei Kong, Mingjie Xie, Huan Yu

“…Abstract Introduction Source apportionment of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from positive matrix factorization (PMF) model with long-term measurements of chemical composition data can be biased due to changes of source profiles across the sampling period. …”
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Scheme design for neutron beam shaping assembly based on D-Be compact fast neutron source by WANG Jia, ZHANG Zixiong, LI Kaixuan, PAN Yangxuan, WEI Qianglin, LIU Yibao

“…Then, a scheme design for BSA was carried out using a 1.45 MeV, 30 mA deuterium beam to bombard a 9 μm thin beryllium target, and set a basis BSA model with a cylindrical structure as a whole.ResultsThe simulation results show that using a 20 cm thick BiF3 and 30 cm thick MgF2 combined slowing layer, a 30 cm thick Pb reflector layer, a 9 cm thick MgF2 supplementary slowing layer, and a 0.2 mm thick Cd thermal neutron absorption layer, the outlet is ensured to γ and fast neutron composition, Φepi/Φth, Φepi/Φfast meets the recommended values of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency).ConclusionsThis study obtained the neutron spectra and BSA specific design scheme of low-energy deuterium beams and thin beryllium targets, providing data reference for the slowing shaping of neutrons in D-Be neutron sources and supporting subsequent research on D-Be sources.…”
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Predicting mechanical properties of low-alloy steels using features extracted from Electron Backscatter Diffraction characterization by Yu Li, Jingxiao Zhao, Xiucheng Li, Zhao Xing, Qiqiang Duan, Xiaojun Liang, Xuemin Wang

“…However, the complexities of microstructure pose challenges for straightforward modeling, thereby complicating research efforts. This study introduces a series of multi-parametric quantification methods based on Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) data tailored to the microstructural characteristics of low-alloy steels. …”
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