Optimization and potential assessment of CO2 geological storage caprock in the saline aquifers of the Qingjiang Basin, middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River by Yuchen Tian, Shiqi Liu, Sijian Zheng, Shuxun Sang, Yinghai Liu, Shiheng Chen, Helong Zhang, Yanzhi Liu, Yuntian Jiang, Zekun Yue, Wenkai Wang

“…Employing the calculation method proposed by the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF), the study estimated the CO2 storage capacity in the deep saline aquifers of the Qingjiang Basin. …”
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Maternal neonicotinoid pesticide exposure impairs glucose metabolism by deteriorating brown fat thermogenesis by Wenwen Zhu, Jiali Fang, Chenbo Ji, Hong Zhong, Tianying Zhong, Xianwei Cui

“…Conclusion: In general, we demonstrated that prenatal exposures to NEOs were associated with an increased risk of GDM by deteriorating the thermogenic capacity of BAT…”
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HSRoadNet: Hard-Swish Activation Function and Improved Squeeze–Excitation Module Network for Road Extraction Using Satellite Remote Sensing Imagery by Xunqiang Gong, Yingjie Ma, Ailong Ma, Zhaoyang Hou, Meng Zhang, Yanfei Zhong

“…Then, adopting Hard-Swish activation function to improve the accuracy of road extracting, and then finally, using the improved squeeze&#x2013;excitation module to make the trained net a full use of the characteristic information of the road that do not increase excessive capacity. Comparison experimental results indicate that, in various indicators, the proposed method performs serviceably, it, respectively, increased by 16.8&#x0025;, 2.2&#x0025;, 1.5&#x0025;, and 8.5&#x0025; over the suboptimal in <italic>F</italic>-score, global accuracy, class average accuracy, and recall ratio. …”
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Integrated analysis of biochemical, transcriptomic, and metabolomic response mechanisms in Ussuri catfish (Pseudobagrus ussuriensis) under acute heat stress by Qing Liu, Yang Cao, Ruyi Hu, Libo Gu, Lirong Yang, Yu Liu, Weiwei Wang, Liang Xiao, Bugao Li

“…Biochemical results indicated that acute heat stress significantly impacted the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, and alanine aminotransferase, as well as the levels of glutathione, malondialdehyde, and total antioxidant capacity, with alterations remaining even after temperature recovery. …”
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Housing Price Forecasting Using AI (LSTM) by Hossein Ziyadi, Erfan Salavati, Mohammad Mahdi Lotfi Heravi

“…MethodsArtificial Intelligence models have an enormous capacity to get a broad range of any kind of data and process and concurrently compile them to build a valid output. …”
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Chitosan oligosaccharide alleviates DON-induced liver injury via suppressing ferroptosis in mice by Mengjie Liu, Zhenlin Li, Jie Li, Guorong Yan, Chaoqi Liu, Qingqiang Yin, Yeqiang Liu, Xiaoxiang Xu

“…Moreover, COS significantly reduced liver reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release in DON-exposed mice, while restoring the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC). Further investigations revealed that COS modulated the expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines and anti-apoptotic proteins through stimulation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway and suppression of the NF-κB signaling pathway. …”
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Soil organic carbon contents and their major influencing factors in mangrove tidal flats: a comparison between estuarine and non-estuarine areas by Ting Wu, Jia Guo, Gang Li, Yu Jin, Wei Zhao, Guangxuan Lin, Fang-Li Luo, Yaojun Zhu, Yifei Jia, Li Wen

“…Conclusions Our findings indicate that estuarine tidal flats have higher capacity of SOC sequestration compared with non-estuarine tidal flats. …”
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The effect of probiotic-fortified kefir on depression, appetite, oxidative stress, and inflammatory parameters in Iranian overweight and obese elderly: a randomized, double-blind,... by Mehran Noori, Zainab Shateri, Siavash Babajafari, Mohammad Hadi Eskandari, Karim Parastouei, Mohammad Ghasemi, Hoseein Afshari, Mohammad Samadi

“…Moreover, a significant difference in the changes in total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was noted (p = 0.009). However, no significant differences were observed in other oxidative and inflammatory parameters between the two groups (p˃0.05 for all). …”
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Gap analysis of maternity service quality and associated factors at a maternity hospital in northwest Iran: a cross-sectional survey using SERVQUAL and HEALTHQUAL questionnaires by Parnian Rahimi, Farzaneh Miri, Alireza Hajizadeh, Azadeh Anbari, Jafar Sadegh Tabrizi, Edris Kakemam

“…These results suggest there is capacity for improvement in the quality of health service delivery from the patient’s perspective. …”
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Defining and measuring long COVID fatigue: a scoping review by Deborah Edwards, Jennifer Davies, Christine Bundy, Rachael Pattinson, Bethan Thomas, Carys Dale, Benjamin Jenkins, Helena Lande

“…Twenty-six measures of fatigue were identified: 21 self-report measures (eg, Fatigue Assessment Scale) and 5 fatigability measures that purport to reflect changes in physiological processes that contribute to or reflect fatigue (eg, change in the force generating capacity of a muscle).Conclusions The definitions identified demonstrate considerable diversity, each highlighting different dimensions of long COVID fatigue. …”
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Comparing the Effects of Integrative Neuromuscular Training and Traditional Physical Fitness Training on Physical Performance Outcomes in Young Athletes: A Systematic Review and Me... by Ke-wen Wan, Zi-han Dai, Po-san Wong, Robin Sze-tak Ho, Bjorn T. Tam

“…Compared to the PT group, INT significantly improved dynamic balance (MD = 7.29%, 95%CI 3.31 to 11.28, p < 0.001, I2 = 64.7%), static balance (SMD = −0.54, 95%CI −0.84 to −0.24, p < 0.001, I2 = 0.0%), jumping performance (SMD = 0.53, 95%CI 0.32 to 0.73, p < 0.001, I2 = 0.0%), sprinting capacity (SMD = −0.76, 95%CI −1.13 to −0.39, p < 0.001, I2 = 57.6%) and maximal strength (SMD = 1.01, 95%CI 0.35 to 1.67, p = 0.002, I2 = 81.9%%). …”
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Investigation of Potential Profiles and Influencing Factors of Voice Behavior among Chinese Nurses by Shuangying Huang, Hanwen Chen, Liyan Zhang, Xianming Weng, Lingming Zhou, Xiaoqin Ma, Weiyi Wang

“…The present study utilized latent profile analysis to examine the potential profiles, current status, and determinants of nurses' voice behavior on a national scale, with the aim of formulating targeted intervention strategies to enhance nurses' capacity for constructive feedback. Methods This study employed a cross-sectional survey design and recruited nurses from medical institutions in China as research participants between November 2023 and January 2024. …”
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Soil Improvement Measures in Apple Orchards on the Loess Plateau: A Meta-Analysis by DUAN Shunxia, LIU Jiayuan, ZHAO Hongxiang, LI Yangyang

“…[Objective] Soil acidification, structure and fertility degradation and poor water-holding capacities are common problems in the apple orchard on the Loess Plateau, effective soil improvement techniques are crucial for enhancing soil quality, and promoting the healthy and sustainable development of the orchards. …”
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Immune profiling of human vestibular schwannoma secretions identifies TNF-α and TWEAK as cytokines with synergistic potential to impair hearing by Sasa Vasilijic, Richard Seist, Zhenzhen Yin, Lei Xu, Konstantina M. Stankovic

“…We identified heterogeneity among VS tumors in their capacity to secrete TNF-α. Tumors with high levels of TNF-α secretion released cytokines and chemokines that significantly correlated with poor hearing (TWEAK and eotaxin) or better hearing (LIF, GRO-α, MIP-1α, MIP-3α, and IL-1α). …”
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Cloud-edge hybrid deep learning framework for scalable IoT resource optimization by Umesh Kumar Lilhore, Sarita Simaiya, Yogesh Kumar Sharma, Anjani Kumar Rai, S. M. Padmaja, Khan Vajid Nabilal, Vimal Kumar, Roobaea Alroobaea, Hamed Alsufyani

“…The hybrid algorithm's primary characteristic is its capacity to simultaneously fulfil multiple objectives, including reducing response times, enhancing resource efficiency, and decreasing operational costs. …”
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Physiological and transcriptome analysis reveals the mechanism of Gymnocarpos przewalskii response to drought stress by Chao Du, Xinyu Ni, Mengjiao Yan, Qinghan Meng, Junying He

“…The proline content, SOD and CAT activities, and ·OH scavenging capacity were enhanced in G. przewalskii under osmotic stress. …”
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Bioinformatics insights into mitochondrial and immune gene regulation in Alzheimer's disease by Tian Meng, Yazhou Zhang, Yuan Ye, Hui Li, Yongsheng He

“…After platform removal, there was a notable increase in the path complexity and time required to reach the target quadrant, suggesting a reduction in spatial memory capacity in AD mice. Moreover, qRT-PCR validation confirmed that the mRNA expression of the five biomarkers was consistent with bioinformatics results. …”
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Evaluation of the antidiabetic and antinephritic effects of Pueraria tuberosa and Pterocarpus santalinus extracts co-encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers in streptozotocin... by Gyamcho Tshering Bhutia, Asit Kumar De, Manas Bhowmik, Pavia Bera, Tanmoy Bera

“…Nanoparticles were characterized by their morphology, zeta potential, drug loading capacity, particle size, and release profile. Results: In STZ-induced diabetic mice, treatment with (PTE+PSE)-NLC significantly improved pancreas and kidney health. …”
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Distribution Pattern of Cadmium in the Profile of Shallow Fissure Soil and Its Influencing Factors in Karst Areas with High Geological Background by FAN Pingping, CHEN Jia, ZHANG Feng, NIU Yong, FANG Nufang, WU Zeyan, CAI Huayin

“…[Methods] Taking the small watershed of Baobao Mountain in Weining County, a region with a typical high geological background in the northwest of Guizhou, as the research object, the total Cd concentration and speciation of Cd in shallow fissure soil, along with five soil property indicators such as pH value, organic matter content, cation exchange capacity (CEC), particle size, and aggregate were systematically analyzed. …”
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Impact of rock mineralogy on reactive transport of CO2 during carbon sequestration in a saline aquifer by Mohamed Gamal Rezk, Ahmed Farid Ibrahim

“…Abstract Deep saline aquifers offer a vast long-term storage capacity for CO2. The diverse mineral compositions in CO2 geological storage systems complicate the reactive transport of CO2. …”
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