Resectograms: Planning liver surgery with real-time occlusion-free visualization of virtual resections by Ruoyan Meng, Davit Aghayan, Egidijus Pelanis, Bjørn Edwin, Faouzi Alaya Cheikh, Rafael Palomar

“…To further improve functionality, we explored three flattening methods: fixed-shape, Least Squares Conformal Maps, and As-Rigid-As-Possible, to generate these 2D views. …”
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A Label Correction Learning Framework for Gully Erosion Extraction Using High-Resolution Remote Sensing Images and Noisy Labels by Chunhui Zhao, Yi Shen, Nan Su, Yiming Yan, Shou Feng, Wei Xiang, Yong Liu, Tianhao Zhao

“…To achieve this, we introduce three key components in the framework, including an adaptive correction loss function, a multitree refinement module, and a noise correction module. …”
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Geometrical constraints dictate assembly and phenotype of human iPSC-derived motoneuronal spheroids by Eleonora Mello, Stefano Sorrentino, Alessio Bucciarelli, Ermanno Cordelli, Elisa De Luca, Haakon Nygaard, Stefan Wendt, Alberto Rainer, Giuseppe Gigli, Lorenzo Moroni, Alessandro Polini, Pamela Mozetic

“…Conventional approaches to generate spheroids lack accurate size control, scalability, and customizability. …”
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Often in silico, rarely in vivo: characterizing endemic plant-associated microbes for system-appropriate biofertilizers by Holly Hone, Holly Hone, Holly Hone, Tongda Li, Tongda Li, Jatinder Kaur, Jatinder Kaur, Jennifer L. Wood, Timothy Sawbridge, Timothy Sawbridge, Timothy Sawbridge

“…These findings highlight the potential of more personalized “system-appropriate” biofertilizers and underscore the importance of integrating genomic, phenotypic, and in planta analyses to validate function. …”
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Crude Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata (Fuzi) with Glycyrrhiza Reduces Inflammation and Ventricular Remodeling in Mice through the TLR4/NF-κB Pathway by Ping Yan, Wen Mao, Lushuai Jin, Mingsun Fang, Xia Liu, Jiali Lang, Lu Jin, Beibei Cao, Qiyang Shou, Huiying Fu

“…CFZ, CFZ+GC, and PFZ significantly improved left ventricular function and structure and reduced myocardial damage. …”
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Deep sequencing reveals distinct microRNA-mRNA signatures that differentiate pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor from non-diseased pancreas tissue by N Matyasovska, N Valkova, M Gala, S Bendikova, A Abdulhamed, V. Palicka, Neil Renwick, Pavol Čekan, Evan Paul

“…Results Gene ontology and pathway analyses revealed several miR-mRNA pairs implicated in cellular processes and pathways suggesting perturbed neuroendocrine function (miR-7 and Reg family genes), cell adhesion (miR-216 family and NLGN1, NCAM1, and CNTN1; miR-670 and the claudins, CLDN1 and CLDN2), and metabolic processes (miR-670 and BCAT1/MPST; miR-129 and CTH). …”
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Mental health and well-being of older adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review by Charles R J C Newton, Amina A Abubakar, Patrick Nzivo Mwangala, Adam Mabrouk, Ryan Wagner

“…Future work should have sufficiently large samples of PLWH50+, engage appropriate comparison groups, harmonise the measurement of these outcomes using a standardised methodology to generate more robust prevalence estimates and confirm predictors.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020145791.…”
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An Overview of Heavy Metal Contamination of Water and Its Effect on Human Health by Danjuma, M.S., Abdulkadir, B.

“…It was observed that this toxic effect can result into damaged or reduced mental and central nervous system function, lower energy levels and damage to blood composition, lungs, kidney, liver, and other vital or essential organs in human beings and other mammals. …”
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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

“…The model structure and loss function were adjusted accordingly to achieve high-quality terrace mapping results. …”
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Mobile Robot Path Planning Based on Fused Multi-Strategy White Shark Optimisation Algorithm by Dazhang You, Junjie Yu, Zhiyuan Jia, Yepeng Zhang, Zhiyuan Yang

“…Path length and path smoothness are used as fitness evaluation metrics, and an evaluation function is established in conjunction with a non-complete model that reflects actual motion to assess the effectiveness of path planning. …”
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Blurring the lines: an empirical examination of the interrelationships among acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility by Zoe Fehlberg, Zornitza Stark, Marlena Klaic, Stephanie Best

“…Further, in the interest of reducing research waste, more research is needed to determine if the outcomes could serve as proxies for each other.…”
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Prostruc: an open-source tool for 3D structure prediction using homology modeling by Shivani V. Pawar, Wilson Sena Kwaku Banini, Musa Muhammad Shamsuddeen, Toheeb A. Jumah, Nigel N. O. Dolling, Abdulwasiu Tiamiyu, Olaitan I. Awe

“…IntroductionHomology modeling is a widely used computational technique for predicting the three-dimensional (3D) structures of proteins based on known templates,evolutionary relationships to provide structural insights critical for understanding protein function, interactions, and potential therapeutic targets. …”
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Magnetic Field Meter Based on CMR-B-Scalar Sensor for Measurement of Microsecond Duration Magnetic Field Pulses by Pavel Piatrou, Voitech Stankevic, Nerija Zurauskiene, Skirmantas Kersulis, Mindaugas Viliunas, Algirdas Baskys, Martynas Sapurov, Vytautas Bleizgys, Darius Antonovic, Valentina Plausinaitiene, Martynas Skapas, Vilius Vertelis, Borisas Levitas

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A fluorescence probe for monitoring toxic hypochlorous acid in biosystems and environmental waters with a broad pH adaptation by Junyan Ma, Zilin Jiao, Mingtao Zhao, Xiangtao Kong, Hua Xie, Zhenxing Zhang

“…This probe exhibits rapid and sensitive response, with a detection limit as low as 35 nM. More importantly, the probe is capable of functioning under highly acidic or basic conditions, exhibiting a wide pH range adaptability from pH 2–11. …”
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A Novel Method for Preparing Uniform Micro-Sized Dry Powder Formulations, Including Aggregation-Controlled VHH by Tatsuru Moritani, Hidekazu Masaki, Ryo Yonehara, Takeru Suzuki, Hidenao Arai, Masayuki Tsuchiya, Naoto Nemoto

“…However, this process degraded VHHs or inactivated their function, and ultimately, only about 30% of the original VHHs were functional, whereas the remaining VHHs that were not degraded showed little loss of functionality, even after storage at room temperature for more than two years. …”
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Temporariness of textile architecture. A comparitive study on innovation by Carlotta Mazzola, Alessandro Liuti

“…The discussion pivots around the tight link between architectural and technological innovation, and how this often generates improvements in functional and environmental performances while enabling a more conscious resource allocation throughout the lifespan of a project.…”
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An AI-Based Telerehabilitation Solution to Improve Mobility in People With Multiple Sclerosis (the PLATINUMS Project): Protocol for an Implementation and Evaluation Study by Lars Hvid, Susan Coote, Massimiliano Pau, Alon Kalron

“…WP3 comprises a validity study (n=60) to evaluate remote mobility tests via the system, such as the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), functional reach, and sit-to-stand tests, to ensure their reliability for use in WP4, the feasibility multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT). …”
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Application of 3D Printing Technology in Minimally Invasive Pelvic Surgery by Sergey V. Donchenko, Karen A. Egiazaryan, Andrey A. Prokhorov, Aleksey V. Shabunin, Alexander D. Rubtsov, Alexander M. Nemnonov

“…Due to the technological progress in traumatology, there are more opportunities to apply MIPO (minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis) techniques for treating pelvic ring injuries. …”
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Influences of Gait Training with Knee–Ankle–Foot Orthosis on Gait Ability and Independence in Severe Hemiplegia and Pusher Behavior with Unilateral Spatial Neglect Following Stroke... by Kota Sawa, Miko Tamura, Saori Arai

“…Outcomes comprised the following: procedure A, comparing ambulation at admission and discharge (functional ambulation category [FAC]) and gait independence (FIM‐gait) between groups;and procedure B, investigating factors affecting gait ability, and determinants of pusher behavior with USN presence, derived from demographics. …”
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Sustainable reutilization of MnO2 from disposable alkaline batteries for microbial fuel cell applications by Ángel Rodrigo Montes-Ochoa, Sathish-Kumar Kamaraj, Wilgince Apollon, Vennila Selvaraj, Alberto Alvarez-Gallegos, Manuel Sánchez-Cárdenas, Luis A. Sánchez-Olmos, Arun Thirumurugan

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