Sarcopenia in IBD patients and the role of nutritional and physical activity interventions in its management – a systematic review by Michalina Jurkiewicz, Karolina Siembab, Julia Białeta, Katarzyna Rowińska, Agnieszka Napieralska, Wiktor Garbarczyk, Albert Kapla, Alicja Černohorská, Daria Bednarczyk, Wiktoria Pysiewicz

“…Aerobic activity is also important as it enhances metabolic capacity of the muscles. However, further research is required to define specific recommendations for nutritional and exercise interventions validated for the group of patients with IBD-related sarcopenia. …”
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Experimental Analysis of Fuzzy Gain-Scheduled PID Controller With a Feedforward Compensator for an Ultra-Precise Piezoactuated Micropositioning Stage by Hussain Kahil, Irfan Ahmad, Yasser Bin Salamah

“…It demonstrates remarkable capabilities, including achieving subnanometer resolution, high positioning accuracy, rapid response, and a high load capacity. The successful operation of this stage relies on the crucial role played by piezoelectric actuators. …”
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Solvable constraints and unsolvable limits to global climate adaptation in coastal Indigenous food security by Eranga K. Galappaththi, Sithuni M. Jayasekara, Chrishma D. Perera, Gayanthi A. Ilangarathna, Hannah Garbutt

“…Third, we unveiled ways of overcoming the constraints, such as restoring coastal food system resilience, improving food accessibility and building the adaptive capacity of Indigenous peoples. The findings of the study provide valuable insights for policymakers, researchers and other relevant stakeholders involved in decision-making regarding coastal food security in the climate change adaptation context.…”
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Mechanistic insights toward progress in alogliptin beyond glycemic control: translational perspective by Faraha Ahmed, Syed Sufian Ahmad, M. Mumtaz Alam, M. Shaqiquzzaman, Abul Kalam Najmi, Mohammad Ahmed Khan

“…Emerging evidences suggest prominent cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, reno-protective, anti-inflammatory and lipid-lowering capacity of alogliptin. Apart from inhibiting DPP-4 enzyme, alogliptin also affects several signaling mechanisms to exhibit protective effects in patients with diabetes-induced complications. …”
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LASSO–MOGAT: a multi-omics graph attention framework for cancer classification by Fadi Alharbi, Aleksandar Vakanski, Murtada K. Elbashir, Mohanad Mohammed

“…Experimental validation using fivefold cross-validation demonstrates the method’s precision, reliability, and capacity to provide comprehensive insights into cancer molecular mechanisms. …”
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Radial Basis Function Coupling with Metaheuristic Algorithms for Estimating the Compressive Strength and Slump of High-Performance Concrete by Amir Reza Taghavi Khangah, Erfan Khajavi, Hasti Azizi, Amir Reza Alizade Novin

“…Compressive strength (CS) and slump flow (SL) are two of the most essential parameters in High-Performance Concrete (HPC), which directly affect its structural capacity, durability, and workability. The following study represents an important step toward developing novel hybrid models for predicting CS and SL. …”
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A deep learning-driven multi-layered steganographic approach for enhanced data security by Yousef Sanjalawe, Salam Al-E’mari, Salam Fraihat, Mosleh Abualhaj, Emran Alzubi

“…This paper addresses key limitations of traditional steganographic methods, such as limited payload capacity, susceptibility to detection, and lack of robustness against attacks. …”
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Effect of Alkali Lignin on Laccase Activity and Mycelial Biomass of Flammulina velutipes by Mei-Ling Han, Yi-Lin Zhao, Tian-Yu Liu, Lu-Sen Bian, Zi-Han Li, Ming-Xue Li, Jia Li, Xiao-Qi Yang, Qi An

“…Among the three strains of F. velutipes, the laccase secretion capacity of F. velutipes FL 19 was obviously better than that of F. velutipes CCMSSC 05331 and F. velutipes CCMSSC 00103. …”
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Molecular characterization of pregnancy-associated breast cancer and insights on timing from GEICAM-EMBARCAM study by Regina Peña-Enríquez, Begoña Bermejo, Marina Pollán, Alejandra Díaz-Chacón, Yolanda Jerez Gilarranz, José J Ponce Lorenzo, Antonio Fernández Aramburo, Blanca Cantos Sánchez de Ibargüen, Ana Santaballa Bertrán, Elena Galve-Calvo, Álvaro Jiménez-Arranz, Yolanda Fernández, María Eva Pérez, Susana De La Cruz, Antonio Anton-Torres, Fernando Moreno, María Jesús Vidal-Losada, María Helena López-Ceballos, Isabel Blancas, María José Echarri, Raúl Rincón, Rosalía Caballero, Ángel Guerrero-Zotano, Silvia Guil-Luna, Juan de la Haba-Rodríguez

“…These findings suggest an enhanced proliferative capacity and impaired DNA repair in PABC, and underscore the role of immune infiltration in postpartum cases; providing insights into its aggressive nature and potential targets.…”
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A critical review of compensation converters for capacitive power transfer in wireless electric vehicle charging circuit topologies by Mohammad Amir, Izhar Ahmad Saifi, Mohammad Waseem, Mohd Tariq

“…Various wireless charging factors such as power transfer capacity, efficiency, and frequency depend on the design of compensation circuit topology. …”
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Structural design, accuracy analysis, and mechanical calibration of a small two-component docking mechanism for large loads in space by Jule Zhang, Junjie Li, Chong Zhao, Ke Wang, Congmin Lv

“…Static analysis of both single and dual components reveals a positive correlation between load-carrying capacity and diameter. During the prototype testing, the maximum positional deviations were measured 0.12 mm in the X-direction, 0.5 mm in the Y-direction, and 0.07 mm in the Z-direction. …”
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Role of autophagy defects and significance of adherent-invasive <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Crohn's disease development by I. V. Mayev, D. N. Andreev, D. V. Rakitina, Yu. P. Baykova

“…This phenotype of microorganisms has capacity of adhesion to mucosal epithelial cells, invasion, and active replication inside macrophages. …”
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The Eclipsing Binaries via Artificial Intelligence. II. Need for Speed in PHOEBE Forward Models by Marcin Wrona, Andrej Prša

“…In modern astronomy, the quantity of data collected has vastly exceeded the capacity for manual analysis, necessitating the use of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to assist scientists with the most labor-intensive tasks. …”
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Single-nucleus transcriptomes reveal the underlying mechanisms of dynamic whitening in thermogenic adipose tissue in goats by Manman Li, Nange Ma, Shujie Luo, Yuyi Lu, Xixi Yan, Yang Li, Xinmei Li, Zhuohui Li, Zhipei Wu, Zhenyu Wei, Wei Wang, Huimei Fan, Yu Jiang, Yan Xiong, Yu Wang

“…., FGF and CALCR signaling) between oAT and pAT suggested a lower thermogenic capacity of oAT than that of pAT. Conclusions We constructed a cell atlas of goat pAT and oAT and descripted the characteristics of thermogenic adipocytes during whitening progression. …”
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Leveraging transformer models to predict cognitive impairment: accuracy, efficiency, and interpretability by Kai Ma, Junzhi Zhang, Xinhang Huang, Mengyang Wang

“…Conclusion The enhanced Transformer model offers superior accuracy and efficiency in predicting cognitive decline compared to traditional models. Its capacity to process both continuous and categorical data and its interpretability through attention mechanisms make it a promising tool for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases, potentially improving clinical decision-making and interventions.…”
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Coapplication of humic acid and gypsum affects soil chemical properties, rice yield, and phosphorus use efficiency in acidic paddy soils by Hartina, Tidarat Monkham, Patma Vityakon, Tanabhat-Sakorn Sukitprapanon

“…HA application increased the soil pH; cation exchange capacity (CEC); total concentrations of P, Ca, and S; and exchangeable Ca and S. …”
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24-epibrassinolide regulates oxytetracycline-induced phytotoxicity and its detoxification mechanism by Suya Chen, Shanshan Zhou, Xuan Xuan, Lili Niu, Lu Zhao, Jingjie Guo, Dongmei Xu

“…This was achieved by increasing the antioxidant capacity and secondary metabolism levels. Notably, our findings suggested that EBL stimulated glutathione S-transferase (GST) and glutathione reductase (GR) activities, enhancing reduced glutathione synthesis and participating in plant OTC detoxification. …”
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Factors related to painful somatic symptoms in patients with depression: The role of gender and anhedonia by A. Pérez-Morenilla, A. Salazar, I. Failde, F. González-Sáiz, J.A. Micó

“…This suggests a diminished capacity to perceive pain. This small difference between gender was not evidenced for non-painful somatic symptoms.…”
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Chronic exposure to diesel engine exhaust and alteration of the airway bacteriome by Menghui Jiang, Yongwei Yan, Tao Wang, Bojia Wang, Yanting Li, Jinglong Tang, Yuxin Zheng

“…The exposed participants experienced lower forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) than controls. …”
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Hormonal Contraceptives and Athletic Outcomes - analysis of potential effects of oral contraceptives on strength, endurance, mood, and overall competitive results by Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Dominika Strep, Anna Podraza, Julia Grabowska, Maciej Kwiatkowski, Patryk Romańczyk, Julia Białczak, Weronika Kanownik, Jakub Rosiński

“…Some investigators report slight reductions in muscle strength and cardiorespiratory capacity, possibly linked to hormonal shifts or metabolic alterations. …”
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