Investigating the role of starch in the structuring of meat alternatives from mung bean and pea protein isolates via heat-induced gelation by Mohammad Affan Baig, Hussein Mostafa, Nilushni Sivapragasam, Raouf Aslam, Weibiao Zhou, Sajid Maqsood

“…IntroductionThe structuring of plant-based meat alternatives is a complex process which is highly dependent on qualitative and quantitative proportion of different ingredients. In the present study, starch, protein, and oil concentrations were optimized for the formulation of meat alternative (MA) using response surface methodology (RSM).MethodsProtein isolates of mung bean and pea protein, & corn starch were used along with sunflower oil to formulate meat alternatives using heat-induced gelation. …”
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Frequency-specific modulation of motor cortical excitability by transcranial alternating current stimulation by Lei Tingting, Chen Lilin, Wang Chuangjia, Si Jiamen, Zhang Shuxian, Ai Yinan, Liu Hanjun, Zheng Haiqing

“…This study investigated the effects of tACS on neuroplasticity in the primary motor cortex (M1) across different frequencies. Methods In this randomized, sham-controlled, crossover study, 18 healthy young adults received β-tACS γ-tACS, and sham stimulation over the M1. …”
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Validation of a teaching model instrument for university education in Ecuador through an artificial intelligence algorithm by Jenniffer Sobeida Moreira-Choez, Tibisay Milene Lamus de Rodríguez, Aracelly Fernanda Núñez-Naranjo, Ángel Ramón Sabando-García, María Belén Reinoso-Ávalos, Cynthia Michel Olguín-Martínez, Daniel Omar Nieves-Lizárraga, Julieta Elizabeth Salazar-Echeagaray

“…The integration of AI into pedagogical processes is increasingly recognized as a strategic component for fostering innovation and improving instructional outcomes in higher education.MethodsThis study focused on the validation of an AI-based instrument, specifically designed for the evaluation and adaptation of pedagogical strategies in the Ecuadorian university environment. …”
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CYP3A4 and CYP3A5: the crucial roles in clinical drug metabolism and the significant implications of genetic polymorphisms by Yuqing Zhang, Ziying Wang, Yuchao Wang, Weikai Jin, Zheyan Zhang, Lehao Jin, Jianchang Qian, Long Zheng

“…In terms of genetic polymorphism, it discusses the detection methods, enzymatic kinetic characteristics, and clinical guidelines for CYP3A5. …”
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Mid-infrared spectra of dried and roasted cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.): A dataset for machine learning-based classification of cocoa varieties and prediction of theobromine and caffe... by Gentil A. Collazos-Escobar, Andrés F. Bahamón-Monje, Nelson Gutiérrez-Guzmán

“…The tools developed from this dataset could significantly advance automated processes in the cocoa industry and support decision-making on an industrial scale, facilitating real-time quality control of cocoa-based products, improving cocoa variety classification, and optimizing bean selection, blending strategies, and product formulation, while reducing the need for labor-intensive and costly quantification methods. …”
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Molecular structure characterization of middle-high rank coal via 13C NMR, XPS, and FTIR spectroscopy by Xiao-ming Ni, Jing-shuo Zhang, Xiao-kai Xu, Bao-yu Wang

“…A method for establishing a coal molecular structure model was formed, which was “determination of key structures in coal, construction of planar molecular structure model, and optimization of three-dimensional molecular structure model”. …”
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Safety and Efficacy of Oral Direct Factor Xa Inhibitors in Patients With Nephrotic Syndrome: Results From a National Retrospective Study by Caroline Arches, Arwa Jalal-Eddine, Dimitri Titeca-Beauport, Myriam Dao, Thierry Lobbedez, Philippe Zaoui, Christophe Masset, Dominique Bertrand, Khalil El Karoui, Henri Brenier, Hamza Sakhi, Bastien Peiffer, Vincent Audard, Nizar Joher

“…Introduction: The optimal management of thromboembolism (TE) in patients with nephrotic syndrome (NS) remains challenging. …”
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p-CuGaO2/β-Ga2O3 interfaces: A high-throughput approach for interface prediction and generation for power device applications by Chowdam Venkata Prasad, Jang Hyeok Park, Qui Thanh Hoai Ta, Kyong Jae Kim, Ho Jung Jeon, Muzaffar Ali Mir, Mohsin Raza, Nguyen Ngoc Tri, Honggyun Kim, Madani Labed, You Seung Rim

“…Binding energy, electron localization, charge density difference, and electrostatic potential drop are analyzed, identifying Configuration-1 as the optimal configuration due to its high binding energy and favorable structural properties. …”
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Arrival time mapping with 15O-gas PET for cerebrovascular steno-occlusive diseases: a comparative study with CT perfusion by Masanobu Ibaraki, Yuki Shinohara, Aya Watanabe, Kaoru Sato, Tomomi Ohmura, Hiroyuki Yamamoto, Toshibumi Kinoshita

“…Conclusions The present method generates arrival-time maps with 15O-gas PET by applying optimized kinetic analysis to dynamic [15O]-CO2 images acquired using a state-of-the-art, high-sensitivity clinical PET scanner. …”
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Impact of delayed addition of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors to chemotherapy on outcomes in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer by Shuangqing Lu, Chao Wang, Xiaoyang Zhai, Zhuoran Sun, Ke Zhao, Dawei Chen, Hui Zhu

“…Design: This retrospective cohort study used propensity score matching (PSM) to balance baseline characteristics. Methods: This study included 416 patients with ES-SCLC who received first-line immunotherapy between January 2020 and December 2022. …”
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Micro-Vibration Control of Deployable Space Optical Imaging System Using Distributed Active Vibration Absorbers by Zhuo Chen, Guangyuan Wang, Chuanwen Zhu, Feihu Liu, Kuai Yu, Yongsheng Wu

“…This paper presents a distributed vibration control method using attachable absorbers for micro-vibration control of large space payload structures. …”
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Volatilomics Profiling of Counterfeit Perfume by Gas Chromatography Hyphenated to Mass Spectrometry and Fourier-Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy by Siti Nurul Hidayah, Artania Adnin Tri Suma, Endang Lukitaningsih

“…In the presence of water, our optimized HS-GC-MS method shows linalool's consistent signal intensity, providing an alternative analytical method for water-based perfume formulation. …”
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Rootstock effect on horticultural performance and fruit quality is not uniform across five commercial apple cultivars in western New York by Brian T. Lawrence, Gennaro Fazio, Luis Gonzalez Nieto, Luis Gonzalez Nieto, Terence L. Robinson

“…IntroductionThe interactive effect of different apple scions with commonly used rootstocks could result in growers selecting an inferior option for tree survival, yield, and fruit quality.MethodsThe long-term tree performance and fruit quality interactions of 19 rootstocks (including Budagovsky, Geneva, and Malling series) and 5 apple cultivars (‘Empire’, ‘Gala’, ‘Honeycrisp’, ‘Mustu’, and ‘Delicious’) were explored in two orchards in Western New York. …”
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MS-YOLOv8: multi-scale adaptive recognition and counting model for peanut seedlings under salt-alkali stress from remote sensing by Fan Zhang, Longgang Zhao, Longgang Zhao, Dongwei Wang, Jiasheng Wang, Igor Smirnov, Juan Li

“…To address the low recognition accuracy caused by the uneven size and varying growth conditions of crop seedlings under salt-alkali stress, this research proposes a peanut seedling recognition model, MS-YOLOv8.MethodsThis research employs close-range remote sensing from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to rapidly recognize and count peanut seedlings. …”
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Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on the Perceived Value of Thermostable Vaccines to Relieve Program Barriers: A Case Study from Côte d’Ivoire by Anna-Lea Kahn, Dijana Spasenoska, Kouadio Daniel Ekra, Soplé Ruth Coulibaly, Kossia Yao, Sié Kabran Kouadio, Aminatou Sar, Joanie Robertson

“…This consultation aimed to convene key immunization stakeholders in Côte d’Ivoire in order to examine their perceptions regarding the value of vaccine thermostability to address barriers to outreach and equity in immunization programs. Methods: A novel workshop model involving structured group discussions was used to document the viewpoints of national stakeholders representing different areas of the immunization program. …”
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Obesity and Overweight Conditions in Children and Adolescents (6–18 Years) and Their Impact on Craniofacial Morphology: A Systematic Review by Alessio Verdecchia, Carlota Suárez-Fernández, Ivan Menéndez Diaz, Veronica García Sanz, Enrico Spinas, Teresa Cobo

“…<b>Objectives</b>: This review assessed the influence of elevated body mass index (BMI) on craniofacial morphology, considering age, sex, and ethnicity. <b>Methods</b>: A comprehensive search of Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane, PubMed, and OpenGrey was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Mechanistic insights and therapeutic applications of Hinokitiol in Inflammation, Antimicrobial therapy, and Cancer by Karthik K Karunakar, Binoy Varghese Cheriyan, Ramaiyan Velmurugan, Meenaloshini Gopalakrishnan, Karthikha VS

“…Methods: We conducted a search on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for research publications. …”
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Image Quality in Adaptive Optics Optical Coherence Tomography of Diabetic Patients by Elisabeth Brunner, Laura Kunze, Wolfgang Drexler, Andreas Pollreisz, Michael Pircher

“…The aim of this study is to introduce quantitative means for an assessment of AO-OCT image quality and to compare these with parameters retrieved from the pyramid wavefront sensor of the system. <b>Methods</b>: We used a spectral domain AO-OCT instrument to repetitively image six patients suffering from diabetic retinopathy over a time span of one year. …”
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Deep Learning Architectures for Single-Label and Multi-Label Surgical Tool Classification in Minimally Invasive Surgeries by Hisham ElMoaqet, Hamzeh Qaddoura, Mutaz Ryalat, Natheer Almtireen, Tamer Abdulbaki Alshirbaji, Nour Aldeen Jalal, Thomas Neumuth, Knut Moeller

“…Nonetheless, our results demonstrated that the proposed CNN-SE-FFM-BiLSTM multi-label model achieved competitive performance to state-of-the-art methods with excellent performance in detecting tools with complex usage patterns and in minority classes. …”
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Performance Evaluation of an Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Generation System in Patients Using Automated Peritoneal Dialysis by Shuchita Sharma, Osama E. Shamy, Alyssa Wilmington, Brad Keller, Nabeel Aslam, Ha Tran, Peter Rutherford, Jaime Uribarri

“…The APD Solution Generation System (SGS) allowed for PD solution generation using tap water in patients’ homes. Methods: In this study, we set out to evaluate the performance of the SGS in prevalent, adult patients with end-stage kidney disease, who are on maintenance PD. …”
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