Temporal Segment Method in Sign Word Recognition Using a Pretrained CNN-LSTM Network by Seungju Lee, Irina Polyakova

“…Sign language recognition plays a crucial role in enhancing accessibility and inclusion for people with hearing impairments, facilitating more effective communication in social and professional environments. …”
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The cost of amino acid catabolism for energy utilization in broiler chickens by Shemil P Macelline, Peter H Selle, Mehdi Toghyani, Sonia Y Liu

“…This review highlights that utilization of dietary amino acids for energy metabolism in broiler chickens imposes a metabolic cost, as their primary role is to support body protein synthesis. This issue becomes more critical in reduced-crude protein (CP) diets. …”
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Wheat Protein Aggregation and Disaggregation Behaviors and Their Effects on Dough Rheological Properties and Noodle Qualities by Xiangke YU, Yuanxiao LIU, Jianli WANG, Shaoying LI, Xiaoning WANG, Tingjing ZHANG, Erqi GUAN

“…The aggregation and disaggregation behaviors of wheat proteins, which regulate the spatial structures of protein molecules and control the structural stability of forming gluten network via intra/inter-molecular covalent and non-covalent bonds, play a critical role in the processing of wheat-based products and determine the dough rheology and noodle quality. …”
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Music medicine and music therapy in neonatal care: a scoping review of passive music listening research applications and findings on infant development and medical practice by Efthymios Papatzikis, Maria Agapaki, Rosari Naveena Selvan, Deanna Hanson-Abromeit, Christian Gold, Shulamit Epstein, U. Wun Vivian Lok, Evrykleia Barda, Varun Pandey

“…They also point to the necessity for standardized music intervention protocols to optimize therapeutic and developmental outcomes for this vulnerable population. …”
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Channel Coding Toward 6G: Technical Overview and Outlook by Mohammad Rowshan, Min Qiu, Yixuan Xie, Xinyi Gu, Jinhong Yuan

“…Channel coding plays a pivotal role in ensuring reliable communication over wireless channels. …”
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Neutrophil-Mimetic oleanolic acid-loaded Liposomes targeted to alleviate oxidative stress for renal ischemia-reperfusion injury treatment by Qiaojing Chen, Daping Xiao, Yi Wang, Zheng Zhang, Xinlu Lin, Qing Ji, Yingmin Han, Lingan Yu, Jinglin Xu

“…Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis and progression of ischemia-reperfusion injury, thus prompting the exploration of antioxidants as potential therapeutic interventions. …”
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Modified creatinine index for predicting prognosis in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Tao Ye, Jingfang Du, Pian Li, Dan Rong, Wang Gu, Yao Yao, Na Shen

“…Therefore, this study was conducted to comprehensively assess the role of mCI in predicting prognosis in HD patients through meta-analysis.Methods We searched and screened literature from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases from their establishment until March 2024. …”
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Improving kidney segmentation in pathological images: a multiscale approach to resolve fragmentation and incomplete boundaries by Muhammad Wajeeh Us Sima, Chengliang Wang, Muhammad Arshad, Jamshed Ali Shaikh, Reem Ibrahim Alkanhel, Dina S. M. Hassan, Ammar Muthanna

“…Abstract Kidney biopsy plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disorders, as well as in the evaluation of the suitability of the donor for transplantation. …”
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Dynamic change of direction, isometric strength, and psychological readiness in final phase ACLR athletes: an integrated approach by JPJ Stofberg, Mariaan van Aswegen, Mark Kramer

“…IMTP strength plateaued after RTP1, reinforcing the greater role of agility and cognitive factors within the RTP framework. …”
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Innovative approaches to combat antibiotic resistance: integrating CRISPR/Cas9 and nanoparticles against biofilm-driven infections by Abolfazl Saffari Natanzi, Mohsen Poudineh, Elham Karimi, Azad Khaledi, Hamed Haddad Kashani

“…Abstract The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections is a major global health concern, with biofilms playing a key role in bacterial persistence and resistance. Biofilms provide a protective matrix that limits antibiotic penetration, enhances horizontal gene transfer, and enables bacterial survival in hostile environments. …”
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Predicting a clinically narrow pelvis using neural network data analysis by A. M. Ziganshin, G. B. Dikke, V. A. Mudrov

“…Despite hypothetically important role of anatomically narrowed pelvis in development of cephalopelvic disproportion, no significant inter-group differences were found. …”
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Circuit training intervention for cognitive function, gut microbiota, and aging control: study protocol for a longitudinal, open-label randomized controlled trial by Keishi Soga, Michio Takahashi, Akari Uno, Takamitsu Sinada, Kentaro Oba, Keisei Kawashima, Yasuko Tatewaki, Taizen Nakase, Yasuyuki Taki

“…Furthermore, a growing body of evidence suggests that long-term exercise alters the gut microbiota, leading to an optimal environment for cognitive enhancement. Recent empirical evidence suggests that exercise plays a significant role in modulating aging-control factors at the protein level. …”
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Time lag effect of precipitation on groundwater level based on wavelet analysis in the People’s Victory Canal irrigation area, China by Zhongpei Liu, Xiaoqing Li, Zhipeng Hu, Runxiang Cao, Yuping Han, Lin Wu

“…Abstract The People’s Victory Canal irrigation area is an important agricultural irrigation region in the North China Plain, where groundwater resources play a crucial role in both agricultural production and the ecological environment. …”
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Remote work transition amidst COVID-19: Impacts on presenteeism, absenteeism, and worker well-being-A scoping review. by Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia, Alexia M Haritos, Bao-Zhu Stephanie Long, Chantal Atikian, Luke A Fiorini, Basem Gohar, Aaron Howe, Yiyan Li, Ali Bani-Fatemi

“…Understanding the implications of these phenomena on worker health and productivity is crucial for optimizing remote work arrangements and developing policies to improve employee well-being.…”
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Examining the relationship between nurses’ professional self-efficacy and parents’ perception of family-centered care by Sana Khalilzadeh Zia, Masoumeh Aghamohammadi, Shohreh Moshfeghi, Nazila Vosoghi

“…Abstract Background Nurses, as the most critical and largest professional group providing care to children and families, play a crucial role in collaborating with the parents of hospitalized children. …”
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Effects of the green view index on anxiety reduction and perceived exertion during cycling in older adults by Tsai-Chiao Wang, Ta-Wei Tang, Shang-Min Ma, Tsu-Kung Lin, Chia-Liang Tsai

“…According to stress reduction theory, engaging in physical activity in natural settings may play a critical role in alleviating anxiety among older populations. …”
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Invisible appliance promotes bone reconstruction via modulating the periodontal immune microenvironment by HiuChing Wong, Yuching Huang, Pu Yang

“…In the later stages of treatment (7–21 days), Foxp3 and OPG levels gradually increased to induce the dominant role of Treg cells, controlling osteoclast generation and bone resorption. …”
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Thermal dynamics of nanofluids with aggregating nanoparticles and magnetic heating: Utilization of Maxwell-Bruggeman and Kreiger-Dougherty models by Muhammad Idrees Afridi, Abdullah Alhushaybari, Ali J. Chamkha

“…Nanoparticle aggregation plays a critical role in enhancing heat transfer processes across various industries. …”
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Time sequence of non-grain cultivated land restoration in Shandong Peninsula urban agglomeration, China by Jinhua Liu, Yuqing Wang, Zhongxiao Cong, Baokun Zhu, Keqiang Wang, Yan Zhao

“…The scientific prioritization of non-grain cultivated land restoration sequences plays a pivotal role in implementing the occupation and compensation balance, as it simultaneously safeguards national food security and optimizes territorial spatial configurations. …”
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Impacts of binary chemical reaction with activation energy on MHD thermally radiating blood based hybrid nanofluid flow through shrinking-stenotic artery: Entropy generation and st... by Gopinath Mandal, Dulal Pal

“…A noteworthy finding of this study reveals that elevated thermal radiation and thermal Biot number significantly increase the temperature within the hybrid blood nanofluid system, highlighting the role of these parameters in thermal management within the circulatory system. …”
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