Closed-eye intraocular pressure and eye movement monitoring via a stretchable bimodal contact lens by Xingyi Gan, Guang Yao, Cunbo Li, Yufeng Mu, Maowen Xie, Chenzheng Zhou, Peisi Li, Qiwei Dong, Ke Chen, Kangning Zhao, Min Gao, Taisong Pan, Fang Lu, Dezhong Yao, Peng Xu, Yuan Lin

“…Ex vivo and in vivo MEM monitoring, based on composition-optimized magnetic interlayer film, demonstrated exceptional accuracy (≥97.25%) with eyes open and closed, surpassing existing methods. …”
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Integration of artificial intelligence and advanced optimization techniques for continuous gas lift under restricted gas supply: A case study by Leila Zeinolabedini, Forough Ameli, Abdolhossein Hemmati-Sarapardeh

“…To this end, 154 data points constructed by a central composite design (CCD) experiment were utilized to develop neural network models. …”
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Pechini derived multifunctional MgO based chromate nanocomposites for superior brilliant green dye adsorption by Maram T. Basha, Mortaga M. Abou-Krisha, Fawaz A. Saad, Reem K. Shah, Ehab A. Abdelrahman

“…In this study, two novel multifunctional nanocomposites, MgO/CaCrO4/CaCO3/CaO/C (MC600) and MgO/Ca5(CrO4)3O0.5/C (MC800), were successfully fabricated using a tailored Pechini sol–gel method. This work introduces a temperature-controlled phase-engineering approach that induces distinct structural evolution, from multiphase composites at 600 °C to highly crystalline, thermodynamically stable phases at 800 °C. …”
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Exploring the capabilities of hyperspectral remote sensing for soil texture evaluation by Mohammad Hosseinpour-Zarnaq, Mahmoud Omid, Fereydoon Sarmadian, Hassan Ghasemi-Mobtaker, Reza Alimardani, Pouya Bohlol

“…Hyperspectral remote sensing provides a broad range of spectral bands with up-to-date, cost-effective, and spatially explicit resolution for smart agriculture and environmental management. In this study, we modeled and generated a composite map of soil texture variability using PRISMA images collected from agricultural areas in Iran's dry and semi-arid regions. …”
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Facile synthesis and decomposition kinetics of novel green energetic molecular perovskite based on nitrate group DAN-4 as an alternative for ammonium nitrate oxidizer by M. Yehia, Shukri Ismael, Ibrahim Naeem, Ana Sousa-Castillo, Margarita Vázquez-González, Miguel A. Correa-Duarte, Sherif Elbasuney

“…Decomposition kinetics was investigated via isoconversional (model free) and model fitting. Kissinger, Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS), integral isoconversional method of Flynn–Wall–Ozawa (FWO). …”
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Gut virome dysbiosis impairs antitumor immunity and reduces 5-fluorouracil treatment efficacy for colorectal cancer by Hui Huang, Hui Huang, Ying Yang, Xiaojiao Wang, Xiaojiao Wang, Biao Wen, Biao Wen, Xianglan Yang, Wei Zhong, Wei Zhong, Qiurong Wang, Qiurong Wang, Feng He, Feng He, Jun Li, Jun Li

“…In this study, we investigated the impact of antiviral (AV) drug-induced gut virome dysbiosis on the efficacy of 5-FU in CRC treatment.MethodsUsing a subcutaneous CRC mouse model, we assessed tumor growth and immune responses following AV treatment, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), and 5-FU administration.ResultsAV therapy reduced the abundance of gut DNA and RNA viruses, leading to accelerated tumor growth, shortened survival, and diminished chemotherapy efficacy. …”
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Mineral-Pore Integration: A new perspective by Shuheng Du

“…The integration of these methods aims to reveal novel flow behaviors, optimize displacement strategies, and enhance residual oil recovery. …”
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Novel Techniques to Reduce Transformer Inrush Current Using EMTP Software by Amir Ghaedi, Reza Sedaghati, Mehrdad Mahmoudian

“…Their impact on inrush current is modeled in EMTP-RV, offering insights into optimal suppression strategies. …”
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Diet and feeding strategy of Northeast Atlantic mackerel (Scombrus scomber) in Icelandic waters. by Cecilia Kvaavik, Gudmundur J Óskarsson, Anna Kristín Daníelsdóttir, Gudrún Marteinsdóttir

“…Predator-prey relations, as well as the trophic ecology of highly migratory marine species, is important to understand their impact on the ecosystem. Conventional methods were used to study the diet composition and feeding strategy of the Northeast Atlantic mackerel (Scombrus scomber), during their summer feeding migration to Icelandic waters in 2009-2014. …”
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Impact of <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> Infection on the Gut Microbiome and Hepatitis B Vaccine Immune Response in Fishing Communities of Lake Victoria, Uganda by Yan Wang, Ariana K. Waters, Geofrey Basalirwa, Ali Ssetaala, Juliet Mpendo, Annemarie Namuniina, Emily Keneema, David Kiiza, Jacqueline Kyosiimire-Lugemwa, Yunia Mayanja, Brenda Okech, Sylvia Kiwuwa-Muyingo

“…There was no significant difference in microbiome composition by location or infection status at baseline or discharge. …”
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Progression to fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in DEN CCl4 liver mice, is associated with macrophage and striking regulatory T cells infiltration by Ananya Ajith, Jonathan Evraerts, Caroline Bouzin, Davide Brusa, Makram Merimi, Mehdi Najar, Mehdi Najar, Françoise Smets, Etienne Sokal, Mustapha Najimi

“…This study investigates immune dysregulation that occurs during the progression of CLD to HCC by delineating changes in immune cell composition and distribution within the liver microenvironment.MethodsMice were injected with Diethylnitrosamine (DEN) at 4 weeks of age, followed by continuous tri-weekly injections of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) for 6 and 21 weeks to induce liver fibrosis and HCC. …”
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Gut microbiota metabolite acetate mediates free fatty acid receptor 2 expression to alleviate atopic dermatitis by Siqi Ye, Siqi Ye, Jingwen Wang, Jingwen Wang, Feng Luo, Feng Luo, Jinjing Jia, Jinjing Jia, Xiumei Mo, Xiumei Mo, Dacan Chen, Dacan Chen

“…However, their potential associations and mechanisms remain unclear.MethodsThis study used antibiotics to construct a mouse model to analyze the performance of AD mice after gut microbiota destruction. 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing combined with HM700 high-throughput metabolomics was used to characterize differential microbial components and key metabolites in fecal specimens of AD murine models. …”
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Evaluation of the immunomodulatory effects of a novel synbiotic made of combined use of probiotic-prebiotic-Chinese traditional herbs by Deshan Ning, Yiru Huang, Yulong Zhou, Hongwei Zhao, Wenlei Nie, Yu Zheng, Xiaojun Huang

“…Purpose: This study aims to systematically investigate the effects of synbiotics on immune function using a cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed mouse model. Study design: A literature-based approach was used to selectively identify medicinal herbs with immunomodulatory properties. …”
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Characteristics of the gut virome in patients with premalignant colorectal adenoma by Pan Zhang, Xiaofeng Tuo, Jiong Jiang, Yue Zhang, Juhui Zhao, Chengzhao Deng, Gang Zhao, Yan Cheng, Lingqin Song, Yan Yang, Ruochun Guo, Huan Zhang, Hongli Zhao, Shiyang Ma, Lu Li, Haitao Shi

“…., bacteriome, mycobiome, and virome) characteristics of colorectal cancer have been extensively studied, yet there is still an insufficient description of the microbiota features in its early-stage, colorectal adenoma, particularly in the gut virome aspect. Methods Based on the Metagenomic Gut Virus catalogue (MGV) containing 54,118 non-redundant gut viral genomes, this study characterized the virome composition and diversity using publicly available metagenomic sequencing data from 419 individuals with premalignant colorectal adenoma and 552 healthy controls. …”
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Fecal profiling reveals a common microbial signature for pancreatic cancer in Finnish and Iranian cohorts by Heidelinde Sammallahti, Sama Rezasoltani, Satu Pekkala, Arto Kokkola, Hamid Asadzadeh Agdaei, Mehdi Azizmohammad Looha, Reza Ghanbari, Farhad Zamani, Amir Sadeghi, Virinder Kaur Sarhadi, Marja Tiirola, Pauli Puolakkainen, Sakari Knuutila

“…The inadequacy of current screening methods has prompted investigations into stool-based assays and microbial classifiers as potential early detection markers. …”
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Novel molecular mechanisms of immune evasion in hepatocellular carcinoma: NSUN2‐mediated increase of SOAT2 RNA methylation by Jinhua Jiang, Feng Liu, Dan Cui, Caixia Xu, Jiachang Chi, Tinghua Yan, Fang Guo

“…This study aimed to examine the molecular mechanisms underlying the involvement of NSUN2 in immune evasion and metabolic reprogramming of HCC. Methods Single‐cell transcriptomic sequencing was applied to examine cellular composition changes, particularly immune cell dynamics, in HCC and adjacent normal tissues. …”
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Gender and cultural aspects of brucellosis transmission and management in Nakasongola cattle corridor in Uganda. by Christine Tricia Kulabako, Stella Neema, Lesley Rose Ninsiima, Jörn Klein, Lydia Namakula Nabawanuka, James Muleme, Javier Sánchez Romano, Peter Atekyereza

“…Data were collected using face -to -face interviews with an interview guide that was structured using the Socio Ecological Model of Human Behaviour framework (SEMHB) constructs. …”
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Houttuynia cordata-Derived Exosome-Like Nanoparticles Mitigate Colitis in Mice via Inhibition of the NLRP3 Signaling Pathway and Modulation of the Gut Microbiota by Li JH, Xu J, Huang C, Hu JX, Xu HM, Guo X, Zhang Y, Xu JK, Peng Y, Zhang Y, Zhu MZ, Zhou YL, Nie YQ

“…A dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model was utilized to assess the therapeutic potential of HELNs in UC. …”
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Comparison of the Blood–Brain Barrier Penetration Ability and Anti-Neuroinflammatory Activity of Chromones in Two Types of Agarwood by Mengyuan Yang, Yanan Yuan, Jingfan Wei, Yifei Pei, Yuanfei Niu, Yifan Zhao, Xiangying Kong, Zhijie Zhang

“…Subsequently, an in vitro neuroinflammatory model was established via lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV-2 cells to evaluate the anti-neuroinflammatory activity of differential chromones. …”
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Analysis of the spatiotemporal evolution and driving factors of land use change in Jinan springs area of the Northern Karst region, China from 1986 to 2022 by Shenting Gang, Xiaoyun Kong, Tao Jia, Minghui Lv, Lixia Li

“…To explore the land-use change characteristics and their driving mechanisms, six periods of Landsat series land-use data were collected for the years 1986, 1995, 2000, 2009, 2016 and 2022. A Random Forest model was employed for classifying the remote sensing data, while the land use dynamic and land use transfer matrix were used to analyse the scale, composition, morphology, pattern and spatial and temporal characteristics of land use changes from 1986 to 2022. …”
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