Fetal cardiovascular magnetic resonance feature tracking myocardial strain analysis in congenital heart disease by Thomas M. Vollbrecht, Christopher Hart, Christoph Katemann, Alexander Isaak, Claus C. Pieper, Daniel Kuetting, Ulrike Attenberger, Annegret Geipel, Brigitte Strizek, Julian A. Luetkens

“…This study aimed to evaluate myocardial strain using fetal CMR feature tracking (FT) in different subtypes of CHD. Methods: Fetal CMR FT analysis was retrospectively performed on four-chamber cine images acquired with Doppler ultrasound gating at 3T. …”
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The associations of unsweetened, sugar-sweetened, and artificially sweetened tea consumption with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in 195,361 UK Biobank participants: a large... by Hao Huang, Lei Zhang, Ding Zhang, Miaomiao Yang, Ying Lin, Zhiyong Wang, Pei Wei, Jiaqi Lin, Jingyao Huang, Pengfei Wei, Yinggang Chen, Baochang He, Ming Zhang, Dongsheng Hu, Fulan Hu

“…However, it is still unclear whether consuming tea with or without sugar or sweeteners has different effects on mortality. It is necessary to investigate the associations of unsweetened, sugar-sweetened, and artificially sweetened tea consumption with all-cause mortality and cause-specific mortality.MethodsIn this population-based cohort study of 195,361 UK Biobank participants who completed at least one 24-h dietary recall, we examined tea consumption by type (unsweetened, sugar-sweetened, artificially sweetened). …”
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Weaning performance prediction in lactating sows using machine learning, for precision nutrition and intelligent feeding by Jiayi Su, Xiangfeng Kong, Wenliang Wang, Qian Xie, Chengming Wang, Bie Tan, Jing Wang

“…Eleven statistical and machine learning (ML) regression algorithms were employed, incorporating stratified sampling and the recursive feature elimination method for feature selection. The findings demonstrated that the ensemble learning models, specifically random forest and gradient boosting decision tree regression, delivered the best overall performance, with a coefficient of determination (R2) ranging from 0.40 to 0.80 and a mean absolute error (MAE) between 0.11 and 4.36. …”
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Random Finite Element Analysis and Random Factor response Mechanism for Geocell-reinforced Soil Retaining Walls by ZHANG Bingbing, SONG Fei

“…Further, by comparing the stress cloud maps of the deterministic model and the random field model, it is found that the deterministic model presents regular stress gradients and smooth contour transitions, while the random field model exhibits significant irregular stress distribution characteristics. This difference stems from the use of the centroid discretization method to process the cell parameters, which makes each cell have unique mechanical properties, thus reflecting the spatial variability of geotechnical materials more realistically. …”
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Autophagy activation in breast cancer cells in vitro after the treatment with PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitors by D. D. Grigoreva, E. M. Zhidkova, E. S. Lylova, A. D. Enikeev, K. I. Kirsanov, G. A. Belitsky, M. G. Yakubovskaya, E. A. Lesovaya

“…Therefore, the evaluation of PI3K (phosphoinositide 3-kinases) / Akt (protein kinase B) / mTOR (mammalian target of rapamycin) inhibitors as adjuvants for breast cancer therapy is important for optimization of treatment protocol.Aim. Analysis of the effects of PI3K/Akt/mTOR inhibitors, rapamycin, wortmannin and LY-294002 in combination with glucocorticoids in breast cancer cell lines of different subtypes.Materials and methods. …”
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Advanced numerical simulation of hybrid nanofluid radiative flow with Cattaneo-Christov heat flux model over a rotating disk: Innovative iterative techniques by Muhammad Jebran Khan, Samina Zuhra, Zareen A. Khan, Mohsin Ali, Li Chen, Abdul Haq, Firas Zawaideh, Radwan M. Batyha, Diaa Salama AbdElminaam

“…NIM provide an efficient and accurate solution for complex nonlinear problems, overcoming the limitations of traditional methods. This approach enhances computational efficiency and solution accuracy in modeling hybrid nanofluid behavior. …”
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Additive Manufacturing and Precipitation Hardening of Low-Alloyed Copper Alloys Containing Chromium and Hafnium by Julia Dölling, Samira Gruber, Felix Kovermann, Lukas Stepien, Elmar Beeh, Elena Lopez, Christoph Leyens, Hans-Günther Wobker, Andreas Zilly

“…The production process, which starts with raw materials, involves powder production by gas atomization and leads to additive manufacturing by laser powder bed fusion with different parameter sets. The aim is to utilize precipitation reactions afterwards in CuHf0.7Cr0.35 during temperature exposure for further property optimization. …”
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A way to macroporous and alveolar geopolymer foams elaboration: Influence of operating parameters on porosity characteristics by S. Benkhirat, G. Plantard, E. Ribeiro, H. Glenat, Y. Gorand, K. Nouneh

“…Based on two well-established synthesis methods (direct foaming and replication), operating conditions such as foaming agent and surfactant content, and drying and calcination conditions, are studied. …”
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A Comparative Study of Advanced Oxidation Processes for the Removal of the Antibiotic Sulfadoxine from Water—Transformation Products and Toxicity by Panagiotis A. Bizirtsakis, Kyriaki Anagnostopoulou, Vasilis C. Sarasidis, Panagiota Petsi, Alexandra Moschona, Konstantinos V. Plakas, Dimitra A. Lambropoulou

“…Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) offer promising methods to degrade such pollutants in water, though they may generate more toxic by-products. …”
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A review of visual perception technology for intelligent fruit harvesting robots by Yikun Huang, Yikun Huang, Shuyan Xu, Hao Chen, Gang Li, Heng Dong, Jie Yu, Xi Zhang, Riqing Chen, Riqing Chen

“…Next, it discusses the picking point recognition and localization technologies, including vision-based 3D reconstruction and depth sensing methods. Subsequently, it elaborates on the adaptability of active vision technology in dynamic environments and how visual servoing technology achieves precise localization. …”
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An Effective Hybrid Strategy: Multi-Fuzzy Genetic Tracking Controller for an Autonomous Delivery Van by Mohammad Ghazali, Zaid Samadi, Mehmet Gol, Ali Demir, Kemal Rodoplu, Tarek Kabbani, Emrecan Hatipoğlu, Ahu E. Hartavi

“…A comparative analysis is then performed with two alternative state-of-the-art methods: (i) manually weighted and (ii) geometrically weighted controllers. …”
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Enhanced thermomechanical fatigue resistance in W10Re alloys: Microstructural and surface engineering approaches by Michael Sommerauer, Benjamin Seligmann, Hannah Gottlieb, Anton Hohenwarter, Jeong-Ha You, Neil Bostrom, Reinhard Pippan, Maximilian Siller, Verena Maier–Kiener

“…Analysis of several in-situ data streams, post-mortem investigations by metallography, and finite element methods revealed the interplay between microstructure and surface modifications. …”
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Identification of Low‐Value Defects in Infrared Images of Porcelain Insulators Based on STCE‐YOLO Algorithm by Shaotong Pei, Weiqi Wang, Chenlong Hu, Keyu Li, Haichao Sun, Mianxiao Wu, Bo Lan

“…To solve the above problems, this paper optimizes the small target and complex environment problems in the low‐value defect recognition of insulator infrared images, and proposes the STCE‐YOLO algorithm: based on YOLOv8, the deformable large kernel attention is used to improve the detection ability of small targets; then the cross‐modal contextual feature module is applied to Integrate the features of different scales to reduce the computation of the model. …”
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Event-based high-resolution neutron image formation analysis using intensified CMOS cameras by Alex Gustschin, Yiyong Han, Adrian Losko, Alexander Wolfertz, Daniel S. Hussey, László Szentmiklósi, Zoltán Kis, Pavel Trtik, Pierre Boillat, Anders Kaestner, Markus Strobl, Alessandro Tengattini, Lukas Helfen, Michael Schulz

“…Overall, the proposed event-based evaluation of scintillators allows for quantifying and optimizing various design parameters, which is much more complex than adopting conventional methods based on integrated images.…”
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Impact of bariatric surgery on vitamin D metabolism and micronutrient deficiencies in severe obesity by Letícia de Oliveira Souza Bratti, Bruno Fonseca Nunes, Daphany Marah Gorges, Emerita Quintina de Andrade Moura, Ana Carolina Rabello de Moraes, Fabíola Branco Filippin-Monteiro

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of bariatric surgery on vitamin D metabolism and associated micronutrient deficiencies in individuals with obesity, emphasizing the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with severe obesity—a persistent concern after significant weight loss. Methods: A comprehensive analysis of serum levels of 25(OH)D, parathyroid hormone (PTH), and calcium was conducted in patients with obesity before and after bariatric surgery, with a six-month follow-up. …”
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Low-dose radiotherapy enhances the efficacy of PD-L1 blockade and induces the abscopal effect by Pierre-Antoine Laurent, Eric Deutsch, Charlotte Robert, Antonin Levy, Michele Mondini, Marine Gerbé De Thoré, Winchygn Liu, Lydia Meziani, Céline Clémenson, Flavie Naulin, Liu Shi, Lisa Bouarroudj, Nathan Benzazon, Marine Aglave, Paul Bergeron, Lisa Sitterlé, Daphné Morel

“…Notably, the ability of low-dose RT to enhance the efficacy of immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) in distant, unirradiated tumors is debated.Methods We used a stepwise preclinical approach in immunocompetent mice bearing different murine tumor models (MC38 or CT26), with one or two tumors per mouse. …”
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Evaluating yield and land equivalent ratio in mixcropping of balangu (Lallemantia royleana Benth.) and chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) affected by weed competition by Ebrahim Eizadi-Darbandi, Arash Maghsoudi, Elnaz Molaei

“…Production of medicinal plants requires sustainable and healthy methods like intercropping for increasing quantity and quality of medicinal plants and intercropping is one of the methods has special attention for this approach. …”
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Robust computation of subcortical functional connectivity guided by quantitative susceptibility mapping: An application in Parkinson’s disease diagnosis by Jianmei Qin, Haoting Wu, Chenqing Wu, Tao Guo, Cheng Zhou, Xiaojie Duanmu, Sijia Tan, Jiaqi Wen, Qianshi Zheng, Weijin Yuan, Zihao Zhu, Jingwen Chen, Jingjing Wu, Chenyu He, Yiran Ma, Chunlei Liu, Xiaojun Xu, Xiaojun Guan, Minming Zhang

“…In classification models, the QSM-guided method consistently outperformed the T1WI-guided method, achieving higher test-set ROC-AUC values (FUNC2QSM: 0.87–0.90, FUNC2T1: 0.67–0.70). …”
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Research on Monitoring Oceanic Precipitable Water Vapor and Short-Term Rainfall Forecasting Using Low-Cost Global Navigation Satellite System Buoy by Maosheng Zhou, Pengcheng Wang, Zelu Ji, Yunzhou Li, Dingfeng Yu, Zengzhou Hao, Min Li, Delu Pan

“…The results show that the GNSS-derived PWV from the buoy platform is highly consistent with ERA5 data in both trend and characteristics, with an RMSE of 3.8 mm for the difference between GNSS-derived PWV and ERA5 PWV. To enhance rainfall forecasting accuracy, a balanced threshold selection (BTS) method is proposed, significantly improving the balance between the probability of detection (POD) and false alarm rate (FAR). …”
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RESULTS OF COMBINED TREATMENT WITH INTRAOPERATIVE RADIAL THERAPY OF SOFT TISSUE SARCOMA by P. A. Ott, A. V. Privalov, A. V. Vazhenin, N. A. Chekha, E. G. Zabolotskaya, A. V. Komissarov

“…The intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) in combined therapy of soft tissue sarcoma in a single dose 10–20 Gy is the method, which can optimize the role of radiation therapy in treatment of this nosology. …”
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