Optimizing Nitrogen Fertilization and Irrigation Practices for Enhanced Winter Wheat Productivity in the North China Plain: A Meta-Analysis by Donglin Wang, Shaobo Liu, Mengjing Guo, Yuhan Cheng, Longfei Shi, Jipo Li, Yongjie Yu, Siyu Wu, Qinge Dong, Jiankun Ge, Xuewen Gong

“…A random-effects model was employed to calculate the combined effect sizes, followed by subgroup and sensitivity analyses to further investigate the influence of nitrogen application rates, irrigation methods, and study regions on winter wheat production efficiency. …”
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OPTIMIZATIONS OF DEEP LEARNING OBJECTS DETECTION MODELS FOR INFERENCE ACCELERATION ON GENERAL-PURPOSE AND HARDWARE-ACCELERATED SINGLE-BOARD PLATFORMS by Dmytro Myroniuk, Bohdan Blahitko

“…The concepts of deep learning model optimization are analyzed. Materials and Methods. …”
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Optimizing the primary stability of dental implants in type IV bone: in-vitro comparison of machine-driven and ratcheting insertion protocols by Nuri Mert Tayşi, Ayşegül Erten Tayşi, Pınar Erçal, Soner Şişmanoğlu

“…Nevertheless, there were no significant differences in the ISQ values when employing the Std+R technique between the two types of bone.Conclusion: Combining machine-driven and ratchet insertion techniques may prove beneficial in optimizing ISQ values in bovine samples simulating type IV bone.…”
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AI‐Based Ensemble Flood Forecasts and Its Implementation in Multi‐Objective Robust Optimization Operation for Reservoir Flood Control by Yuxue Guo, Yue‐Ping Xu, Xinting Yu, Li Liu, Haiting Gu

“…A new combination of two post‐processing methods, that is, the Cloud model and error‐based copula functions, were developed to merge individual AI‐based forecasts to ensemble flood forecasts, so called stochastic errors‐based Cloud (SE‐Cloud). …”
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Optimization of Unnicked β2-Glycoprotein I and High Avidity Anti-β2-Glycoprotein I Antibodies Isolation by Andrej Artenjak, Adrijana Leonardi, Igor Križaj, Aleš Ambrožič, Snezna Sodin-Semrl, Borut Božič, Saša Čučnik

“…Isolation of β2GPI from plasma was a stepwise procedure combining nonspecific and specific methods. For isolation of polyclonal HAv aβ2GPI affinity chromatographies with immobilized protein G and human β2GPI were used. …”
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Postoperative Analgesic Effects of Different Doses of Epidural Hydromorphone Coadministered with Ropivacaine after Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Meijuan Yang, Luyang Wang, Hong Chen, Yuwen Tang, Xinzhong Chen

“…Single dose of epidural hydromorphone has been introduced to serve as an alternative method for postcesarean section analgesia. However, optimal dose of epidural hydromorphone remains unknown. …”
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Spatial Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Human Settlement Environment in the Kuye River Basin by Zhonghua ZHANG, Hao WU

“…The primary factors influencing spatial differentiation in the quality of human settlement environment are analyzed based on results obtained from both single-factor detection and interactive detection methods.ResultsThe spatial differentiation in the quality of human settlement environment in the Kuye River Basin is characterized by “local core agglomeration, and descending in all directions along the main river channel”, and the potential of optimizing the quality of human settlement environment in each sub-basin is very different. …”
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Comparing the Diagnostic Efficacy of Different Calcitonin Stimulation Tests for Sporadic Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: Calcium Gluconate vs. Calcium Chloride by Jovan Ilic, Katarina Tausanovic, Goran Zoric, Milan Jovanovic, Matija Buzejic, Sara Ivanis, Milan Parezanovic, Milan Marinkovic, Nemanja Karamarkovic, Ana Petakov, Vladan Zivaljevic

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Strategy for Optimizing Vitamin B12 Production in <i>Pseudomonas putida</i> KT2440 Using Metabolic Modeling by Thomaz Satuye Prieto-de Lima, Keilor Rojas-Jimenez, Christopher Vaglio

“…The present wok evaluates <i>P. putida</i> KT2440 as a host for vitamin B₁₂ production and explore potential gene-editing optimization strategies. <b>Methods</b>: We curated and modified a genome-scale metabolic model of <i>Pseudomonas putida</i> KT2440 and evaluated different strategies to optimize vitamin B₁₂ production using the knockin and OptGene algorithms from the COBRA Toolbox. …”
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A multi-level fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model to optimize biochar application schemes for potato cultivation in North China by Jiawei Guo, Hui Zhou, Hui Zhou, Liguo Jia, Yongqiang Wang, Mingshou Fan, Meirong Wang, Peng Liu, Zhihui Shang, Zhihui Shang

“…However, the effects of different biochar pyrolysis temperatures and application rates on potato growth, economic benefits, quality, water and fertilizer use efficiency, and soil nutrient retention remain unclear.MethodsA field experiment was conducted during 2023–2024 to evaluate the effects of biochar pyrolysis temperatures (T1: 300°C, T2: 500°C, T3: 700°C) and application rates (C1: 10 t ha−1, C2: 20 t ha−1, C3: 30 t ha−1) on comprehensive potato cultivation performance. …”
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Research note: Establishment of a multiplex PCR detection system for different infectious bronchitis virus strain genotypes in laying hens by Changjing Zhao, Cheng Yuan, Qingsen Zhao, Aihong Xia, Yaqing Dong, Shuying Xu, Shihan Chen, Yue Yuan, Yongjuan Wang

“…Using this technology, it was also possible to correctly identify suspected IBV infected chicken tissue samples and clinical pharyngeal and anal swab samples from different laying hen farms. To sum up, the multiple PCR detection method created in this work has good clinical application effects and provides a new technical way of quickly identifying and detecting five IBV strain genotypes.…”
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Three-dimensional finite element analysis of occlusal stress on maxillary first molars with different marginal morphologies restored with occlusal veneers by Qing Chen, Siyang Luo, Yujuan Wang, Zhu Chen, Ying Li, Maohua Meng, Yamei Li, Nan Xiao, Qiang Dong

“…Abstract Background There are differences in the research results regarding which edge design of occlusal veneers can achieve the best long-term success rate as a relatively new fixed prosthesis restoration method. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of residential energy-saving design based on fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making behavior model by Suzhen Pei, Gaoxiang Chen, Jian Yao, Yichen Dang

“…To select optimal solutions from the Pareto front, an entropy-weighted TOPSIS method is employed, reflecting varied occupant thermal and energy preferences. …”
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Study on the Characteristics of Top-Coal Caving and Optimization of Recovery Ratio in Steeply Inclined Residual High Sectional Coal Pillar by Wenhua Yang, Xingping Lai, Pengfei Shan, Feng Cui, Yiran Yang

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Reducing femoral peri-implant fracture risk through optimized plate length and screw configuration – a biomechanical study by Luise Puls, Lionel Llano, Ivan Zderic, Boyko Gueorguiev, Karl Stoffel

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Constrained Optimization for the Buckle and Anchor Cable Forces Under One-Time Tension in Long Span Arch Bridge Construction by Xiaoyu Zhang, Xuming Ma, Wei Chen, Wei Xu, Yuan Kang, Yonghong Wu

“…The results showed the following: the proposed optimization method can effectively control fluctuations of arch rib alignment, tower deviation, and cable force during construction to maintain the optimal arch shape and calculate the buckle and anchor cable forces at the same time, avoiding iterative calculations and simplifying the analysis process.…”
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Optimizing fungal DNA extraction and purification for Oxford Nanopore untargeted shotgun metagenomic sequencing from simulated hemoculture specimens by Nattapong Langsiri, Wieland Meyer, Laszlo Irinyi, Navaporn Worasilchai, Nuttapon Pombubpa, Thidathip Wongsurawat, Piroon Jenjaroenpun, J. Jennifer Luangsa-ard, Ariya Chindamporn

“…However, DNA extraction for long-read sequencing-based fungal identification poses a significant challenge, as obtaining long and intact fungal DNA is imperative. Comparing different lysis methods showed that chemical lysis with CTAB/SDS generated DNA from pure fungal cultures with high yields (ranging from 11.20 ± 0.17 µg to 22.99 ± 2.22 µg depending on the species) while preserving integrity. …”
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Impact of different perioperative dexmedetomidine administration regimens on postoperative sleep quality in gastrointestinal tumor resection: a randomized controlled trial by Chengying Ji, Xiaodong Su, Chaohui Gao, Qijing Liu, Ying Liu, Qian Fu, Boxiong Gao, Jiayi Xie, Bokang Yang, Jinxiang Xie, Huping Song, Yatao Liu

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to comparatively evaluate the therapeutic effect of distinct perioperative DEX administration strategies on postoperative sleep quality in patients undergoing elective gastrointestinal tumor resection via laparoscopy. MateriaLs and methods: A total of 48 patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal resection between September 2024 and January 2025 were enrolled and randomly allocated to the intraoperative continuous DEX infusion group (group I; n = 24) and the group with DEX added to postoperative intravenous analgesia (group P; n = 24) using a double-blind method. …”
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Effect of different regional anaesthesia techniques on postoperative analgesia following percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and network meta-analysis by Kun Long, Chengfu Zhou, Jingqiu Liang, Xixi Tang, Zhijian Li, Qi Chen

“…Background and Aims: The optimal analgesia for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) remains uncertain. …”
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Effect of Adding Different Ratios of Oat (Avena sativa L.) Cracks on the Silage Quality of Fodder Pea (Pisum arvense L.) by Hazım Serkan TENİKECİER, Ertan ATEŞ

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