Accuracy Prediction of Compressive Strength of Concrete Incorporating Recycled Aggregate Using Ensemble Learning Algorithms: Multinational Dataset by Menghay Phoeuk, Minho Kwon

“…One such material, recycled aggregates, has been extensively studied over the past two decades for its potential to replace natural aggregates in cement-based composites. However, the unique properties of recycled aggregates make traditional concrete mix design methods ineffective in determining their target compressive strength. …”
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ECOSYSTEM AND BIOTIC DIVERSITY OF THE CASPIAN REGION by Galina N. Ogureeva

“…The created cartographic model can be the basis for an estimation of the ecosystem diversity of the region. …”
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MONITORING OF MICROBIOCENOSIS OF ORAL CAVITY IN EXPERIMENTAL OPIOID INTOXICATION IN CONDITIONS OF ANTIBIOTICS CORRECTION by F. B. Fik, Y. M. Fedechko

“…A way to control the development of inflammatory processes of the oral cavity in the background of opioids impact and modeling method of antibiotics protective action including microbiological study of the microflora of dental plaque and soft tissues of the oral cavity, which includes microscopic and bacteriological studies. …”
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Gut microbial subtypes and clinicopathological value for colorectal cancer by Shuwen Han, Jing Zhuang, Yifei Song, Xinyue Wu, Xiaojian Yu, Ye Tao, Jian Chu, Zhanbo Qu, Yinhang Wu, Shugao Han, Xi Yang

“…Finally, the predictive ability of CatBoost models for CRC identification was improved based on gut microbial subtypes. …”
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基于Pro/E弧面凸轮分度装置的3D参数化设计 by 刘韦华, 葛正浩, 黄薇, 蒋萌

“…Taking the globoidal cam indexing device’s center distance and the number of indexing roller as the known factor,parameter relations with all other size are defined.The following research work to the globoidal cam indexing device has been done which is based on Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0 as well as its re-development tool called Program.Taking the globoidal cam indexing device as the study object,its working principle,the design method,the type of movement and the structure style are systematically stated.Taking Pro/E as the three-dimensional modeling tool,and also based on re-development tool Program,parametric design of the globoidal cam indexing device and the automatic three-dimensional modeling are realized.To work up the digital prototype as the essential target,it has briefly narrated the basic method that establishes globoidal cam indexing device prototype,the globoidal cam indexing device’s components,assembly as well as the movement simulation’s effects are demonstrated,and its structure composition and the movement principle are really reappeared.…”
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Targeting the activated microenvironment with endosialin (CD248)-directed CAR-T cells ablates perivascular cells to impair tumor growth and metastasis by Sarah L Ash, Rebecca Orha, Holly Mole, Meg Dinesh-Kumar, Steven P Lee, Frances K Turrell, Clare M Isacke

“…E3K CAR-T cell composition (CD4+/CD8+ ratio), activity in vitro against endosialin+ and endosialin– cells, and expansion and activity in vivo in syngeneic tumor models as well as in tumor-naive healthy and wounded mice and tumor-bearing endosialin knockout mice was assessed.Results E3K CAR-T cells were active in vitro against both mouse and human endosialin+, but not endosialin–, cells. …”
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Wettability alteration and IFT reduction during carbonated water injection; a critical investigation into the role of pH by Zoha Dalal Isfehani, Jalal Fahimpour, Mohammad Sharifi, Hossein Khalili, Mohammad Saeid Tayebi

“…Gaining insight into these processes is essential for optimizing EOR strategies, improving predictive models, and enhancing CO2 sequestration. Consequently, this study experimentally investigates the variation in IFT and rock wettability during CWI at pressures of 500, 1200, and 2700 psi, with a constant temperature of 38 °C, using pendant drop and sessile drop methods. …”
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Metabolic Markers Demonstrate the Heterogeneity of Walking Ability in Non-Disabled Community-Dwelling Older Adults by Shanshan Yao, Ziling Mao, Megan M. Marron, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Venkatesh L. Murthy, Ravi V. Shah, Anne B. Newman

“…A self-reported walking ability index (WAI) covering the difficulty and ease of walking captures a broader spectrum of walking ability in healthy older persons. <b>Methods</b>: Using metabolomics in the Health, Aging and Body Composition study, we identified Year 2 metabolites cross-sectionally and longitudinally related to WAI (0–9, higher scores indicate better walking ability) using probabilistic index models and multinomial logistic models, respectively. …”
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Association between saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acid proportions in total fat intake and mortality risk: mediation by the neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio by Yanyan Liu, Jiaxuan Wang, Xiaona Chang, Xiaoying Ren, Guang Wang, Jia Liu

“…Results In multivariable-adjusted models, no significant trends were observed for all-cause mortality across tertiles of SFA, MUFA, or PUFA intake. …”
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Contribution of epicardial adipose tissue to atrial fibrillation development in patients with arterial hypertension: a pilot study by S. V. Miklishanskaya, N. A. Mazur, A. V. Chapurnykh, M. A. Saidova, O. Ya. Narusov, S. A. Orlovsky

“…Univariate logistic regression models were used to assess the independent contribution of the identified factors associated with the disease presence.Results. …”
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The oro- and nasopharyngeal microbiota as a revolutionary perspective on mental disorders and related psychopathology: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zeinab Hesami, Mohammad Atashrooz, Reyhaneh Sardarzehi, Mehdi Azizmohammad Looha, Babak Khorsand, Hamidreza Houri

“…Dysbiosis in this region has been associated with systemic diseases, which may, in turn, contribute to disruptions in the gut microbiota. Methods In this study, we synthesized the current literature investigating differences in ONP microbial composition in people with various mental disorders, compared to healthy controls. …”
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Case Report: Concurrent de novo pathogenic variants in the LMNA gene as a cause of sporadic partial lipodystrophy by José L. Santos, José L. Santos, José Patricio Miranda, José Patricio Miranda, Carlos F. Lagos, Carlos F. Lagos, Víctor A. Cortés

“…We report a non-familial (sporadic) case of partial lipodystrophy caused by a novel genetic mechanism involving closely linked de novo pathogenic variants in the LMNA gene.MethodsA female adult with partial lipodystrophy and her parents were evaluated for gene variants across the exome under different mendelian inheritance models (autosomal dominant, recessive, compound heterozygous, and X-linked) to find pathogenic variants. …”
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Phytochemical Characterization Utilizing HS-SPME/GC-MS: Exploration of the Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibition Properties of Essential Oil from Saudi <i>Artemisia absinthium</i> L. by Hanan Y. Aati, Hala A. Attia, Arwa S. Alanazi, Luluh K. AL tamran, Juergen K. Wanner

“…Molecular docking and BOILED-Egg models were used to evaluate compound interactions with NADPH oxidase and predict pharmacokinetic behavior, respectively. …”
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Adulteration detection in cactus seed oil: Integrating analytical chemistry and machine learning approaches by Said El Harkaoui, Cristina Ortiz Cruz, Aaron Roggenland, Micha Schneider, Sascha Rohn, Stephan Drusch, Bertrand Matthäus

“…Therefore, combining MC simulation with RF as a robust method for detecting CO adulteration is proposed. …”
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Transinger: Cross-Lingual Singing Voice Synthesis via IPA-Based Phonetic Alignment by Chen Shen, Lu Zhao, Cejin Fu, Bote Gan, Zhenlong Du

“…Transinger achieves breakthroughs in phoneme representation learning by precisely modeling pronunciation, which effectively enables compositional generalization to unseen languages. …”
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Scene classification-assisted deep learning for crack detection in asphalt pavements by Hiromu Tanaka, Kazuma Shibano, Tetsuya Suzuki

“…The highest F-measure of 0.784 is obtained when both training and test data are unified through image processing. The composite model combining scene classification and crack detection effectively reduces false detections in noisy areas and enables accurate detection across different lighting conditions. …”
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Validation of the International Trauma Interview (ITI) among treatment-seeking people with adverse childhood experiences in South Korea by Hyunjung Choi, Hae Seong Lee, Neil P. Roberts

“…A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to examine the factorial validity and a structural equation model (SEM) was used to evaluate the convergent and discriminant validity.Results: The CFA supported the second-order two-factor model of ICD-11 CPTSD. …”
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COMPLEXITY OF SELLING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR CRYPTOCURRENCIES by Tetiana Yarotska, Oleksandr Yakushenko

“…Using the Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH), we identified a connection between Bitcoin’s value fluctuations and market indicators that differ in terms of technological orientation (Nasdaq Composite) and investment risk (silver). …”
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Development of Celecoxib Granules for Manufacturing of Prolonged Release Celecoxib Capsules and Tablets by A. Alkhodri, S. N. Suslina

“…The choice of excipients, in particular, cellulosic polymers to control releasing celecoxib was carried out. The compositions of six model samples of celecoxib granules were proposed. …”
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Effect of the initial microstructure on the residual stress in the 20Cr₂Ni₄ gear steel subjected to laser shock peening and shot peening by HE Guoqi, XIE Yuanhao, HE Ying, ZOU Simin, WU Xu, PENG Lingjie, LUO Jiaqiang

“…ObjectiveThe influence of the initial surface topography on the residual compressive stress distribution along the depth direction of targets under laser shock peening (LSP) and shot peening (SP) processes was investigated.MethodsA finite element model for the composite strengthening of 20Cr₂Ni₄ gear steel was established using the finite element software. …”
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