The application of procyanidins in diabetes and its complications: a review of preclinical studies by Yongchuang Zhang, Mengna Li, Haoyuan Liu, Yongfu Fan, Huan Huan Liu

“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) and its various complications, including diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, and ulcers, pose significant challenges to global health. This review investigates the potential of procyanidins (PCs), a natural polyphenolic compound, in preventing and managing diabetes and its complications. …”
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Cognitive impairment and blood biomarkers of renal dysfunction in high-risk Nigerian population, with special attention to women and diabetes by Juan Fraile-Ramos, Faeren Dogoh, Monday Ogiator, Efosa Kenneth Oghagbon, Lydia Giménez-Llort

“…In the search for potential blood-based biomarkers for cognitive function, we identified those related to renal function. …”
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Effect of geopolymer treatment on the ultimate bearing capacity of sabkha soil under axial loading by Wagdi Hamid, Ahmed Alnuaim

“…Abstract Saline sabkha soils pose a major challenge for geotechnical engineering because of their low bearing capacity and high settlement potential. …”
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Surgical treatment of uveal melanoma: Exoresection versus endoresection by Seung Min Lee, Min Kim

“…These surgical modalities have become increasingly relevant as the field progresses towards more conservative, function-preserving approaches in cancer treatment. …”
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YOLO11m-SCFPose: An Improved Detection Framework for Keypoint Extraction in Cucumber Fruit Phenotyping by Huijiao Yu, Xuehui Zhang, Jun Yan, Xianyong Meng

“…The Focaler-IoU loss function is employed to improve keypoint localization accuracy. …”
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Parametric Algorithms Used as a Design Tool for Auxetic Structure Development by Ricardo Augusto Palmieri, Silvia Titotto

“…The research concludes with an insightful analysis of the potential applications of these technologies, emphasizing their inherent advantages and the challenges they pose for design and innovation across multiple domains of knowledge. …”
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Aircraft Wing Design Against Bird Strike Using Metaheuristics by Vanessa Timhede, Silvia Timhede, Seksan Winyangkul, Suwin Sleesongsom

“…The results are in accordance with the response surface function analysis. In conclusion, the optimized design of the aircraft wing structure against bird strike can be accomplished with our proposed technique.…”
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Exploring Genetic Factors Associated with <i>Moniezia</i> spp. Tapeworm Resistance in Central Anatolian Merino Sheep via GWAS Approach by Yunus Arzik, Mehmet Kizilaslan, Sedat Behrem, Lindsay M. W. Piel, Stephen N. White, Mehmet Ulaş Çınar

“…Gastrointestinal parasite (GIP) infections pose significant challenges in pasture-based sheep farming, leading to economic losses and welfare concerns. …”
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Aerosol Pollution from Small Combustors in a Village by A. Zwozdziak, L. Samek, I. Sowka, L. Furman, M. Skrętowicz

“…Some receptor modeling techniques, factor analysis-multiple linear regression analysis (FA-MLRA) and potential source localization function (PSLF), have been used. …”
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End-to-end throughput evaluation model and optimization method for dual-mode mesh network by SU Zhan, WEN Bo, ZHU Xiaorong

“…The requirements of the emerging smart grid pose a challenge for power line carrier communication systems in low-voltage networks. …”
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Calibration of empirical penetration models using large deformation explicit finite element simulations of rapid penetration in clay by Boules N. Morkos, Rachel White, Mehdi Omidvar, Magued Iskander

“…Numerous former military sites worldwide require environmental cleanup from buried unexploded ordnance (UxO) that pose hazards such as leaching toxic chemicals and explosion risks. …”
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Refining pairwise sequence alignments of membrane proteins by the incorporation of anchors. by René Staritzbichler, Edoardo Sarti, Emily Yaklich, Antoniya Aleksandrova, Marcus Stamm, Kamil Khafizov, Lucy R Forrest

“…The alignment of primary sequences is a fundamental step in the analysis of protein structure, function, and evolution, and in the generation of homology-based models. …”
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Overcoming the detrimental impact of volumetric muscle loss on segmental fracture healing via the induced membrane technique by Andrew R. Clark, Michael S. Valerio, Jonathan Kulwatno, Sergey S. Kanovka, Andrew L. Ferrer, Christopher L. Dearth, Stephen M. Goldman

“…At the 12-week postoperative mark, a comprehensive analysis was conducted, including endpoint µCT analysis, evaluation of neuromuscular function, tibia torsional testing, and histological examination. …”
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Insurance policy and cropping structure adjustment toward staple grains in China: implications for food system resilience and security by Jiawei Wang, Jiawei Wang, Zihui Yuan, Zhihua Wu, Xia Kuang, Feng Ye

“…IntroductionThe ongoing decline in staple crop acreage and the accelerating trend of “non-grain” cultivation pose structural risks to China’s food security. Agricultural insurance, beyond its traditional role in risk mitigation, may serve as a structural policy tool to influence farmers’ planting decisions and guide cropping structures toward staple grains. …”
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Identification of ferroptosis-related key genes in tuberculosis by bioinformatics methods by Wenchuan Zhang, Dongxue Zhu, Hong Jiang, Limei Wang

“…Abstract Tuberculosis, induced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), continues to pose a significant global public health challenge. …”
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Bioengineering and omics approaches for Type 1 diabetes practical research: advancements and constraints by Xi Peng, Ling Li, Yihua Peng, Guangju Zhou, Zhenmei An

“…Pancreatic tissue bioengineering models of human T1D offer a valuable approach to examining and controlling islet function while tackling various facets of the condition. …”
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Enhanced Grey Wolf Optimization (EGWO) and random forest based mechanism for intrusion detection in IoT networks by Saad Said Alqahtany, Asadullah Shaikh, Ali Alqazzaz

“…These connected devices pose a challenge to cybersecurity systems due attacks in network communications. …”
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Mixed-Effects Model to Assess the Effect of Disengagements on Speed of an Automated Shuttle with Sensors for Localization, Navigation, and Obstacle Detection by Abhinav Grandhi, Ninad Gore, Srinivas S. Pulugurtha

“…This reduction underscores the disruptive impact of disengagements on the automated shuttle’s performance. The analysis revealed substantial variability in the effect of disengagements across different route segments, suggesting that certain segments, likely due to varying traffic conditions, road geometries, and traffic control characteristics, pose greater challenges for autonomous navigation. …”
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L’EXPRESSION DE LA CONCESSION À TRAVERS DES LOCUTIONS QUELQUE … QUE ET QUEL QUE ET LEURS ÉQUIVALENTS EN ESPAGNOL L’EXPRESSION DE LA CONCESSION À TRAVERS DES LOCUTIONS QUELQUE … QUE... by Mª Carmen Molina Romero

“…Parmi ces subtilités de la langue française nous choisissons de nous arrêter sur un point qui pose des problèmes aux étudiants hispanophones, francophones ou d'autres origines linguistiques, qui possèdent un niveau B2/C1 en français. …”
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Impact of conventional cigarette and electronic cigarette use on sperm quality and IVF/ICSI outcomes by Hye Kyeong Kim, Won Yun Choi, Jin Il Lee, Tae Jin Kim

“…Although they contain only 5% of the harmful substances found in traditional cigarettes, E-cigarettes still pose potential health risks. This study conducted a retrospective analysis of the impact of conventional cigarette and E-cigarette smoking on male in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. …”
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