RootTracer: An intuitive solution for root image annotation by Maichol Dadi, Annalisa Franco, Giuseppe Sangiorgi, Silvio Salvi, Alessandra Lumini

“…This dataset, which will be publicly released, can be used by researchers to train machine learning models for accurate root image analysis, helping to overcome the challenges posed by complex root structures and varied imaging conditions. …”
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The Urgency of Updating Buton Regency’s RTRW to Support Sustainable Tourism Development by Samsul Samsul, Eko Satria, L.M. Ricard Zeldi Putra, Muhammad Rahmatul, Muhamad Suntjungi

“…The findings reveal significant inconsistencies between the RTRW and RIPPDA, particularly in tourism zoning and functional area designations. Such disharmony hampers tourism infrastructure development, reduces legal certainty, and poses risks to environmental sustainability. …”
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Influence of Spiral Nematodes (Scutellonema spp.) on Maize Performance and Growth under Natural Field Infestation in Mwea, Kenya by Samuel Maina, Rossa Nyoike Ng’endo

“…During the two trials, MPWN recorded significantly lower plant height and number of leaves per plant. Correlation analysis revealed a significant negative relationship between Scutellonema abundance with leaf area index, plant height, and number of functional leaves in MPWN during the 2019 trial. …”
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Assessment of Corruption Risks in the Activities of Economic Subject by S. I. Buslaev, V. I. Prasolov

“…Methods: the methodological basis of this article is the economic and statistical methods of analysis, regulatory documents in the field of assessment of the corruption risks of economic entities of the Russian Federation. …”
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Advanced Aerogels for Water Remediation: Unraveling Their Potential in Fats, Oils, and Grease Sorption—A Comprehensive Review by Adina-Elena Segneanu, Dumitru-Daniel Herea, Gabriela Buema, Ionela Amalia Bradu, Melinda Cepan, Ioan Grozescu

“…The increasing contamination of water bodies by fats, oils, and grease (FOG) poses significant environmental and operational challenges, necessitating the development of advanced remediation technologies. …”
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Precise Crop Pest Detection Based on Co-Ordinate-Attention-Based Feature Pyramid Module by Chenrui Kang, Lin Jiao, Kang Liu, Zhigui Liu, Rujing Wang

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Contemporary techniques and outcomes of surgery for locally advanced renal cell carcinoma with focus on inferior vena cava thrombectomy: The value of a multidisciplinary team by Riccardo Campi, Paolo Barzaghi, Alessio Pecoraro, Maria Lucia Gallo, Damiano Stracci, Alberto Mariotti, Saverio Giancane, Simone Agostini, Vincenzo Li Marzi, Arcangelo Sebastianelli, Pietro Spatafora, Mauro Gacci, Graziano Vignolini, Francesco Sessa, Paolo Muiesan, Sergio Serni

“…Conclusion: Locally advanced RCC is a complex and heterogenous disease posing several challenges to surgical teams. Our experience confirms that provided careful patient selection, surgery in experienced hands can achieve favourable perioperative, oncological, and functional outcomes.…”
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The identification of a blood circular RNA signature that differentiates Chikungunya virus infection by Xue Bai, Hanlin Yan, Guoxia Wen, Shaoxun Yuan, Wanjun Gu, Wanjun Gu, Wanjun Gu

“…Furthermore, this blood circRNA signature was correlated with viral load in patients with CHIKV infection. Functional analysis implicated that these biomarker circRNAs were involved in the activation and regulation of immune processes against CHIKV infection.ConclusionCollectively, our findings indicated that peripheral blood circRNAs were potential biomarkers for the early diagnosis of CHIKV infection.…”
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HindwingLib: A library of leaf beetle hindwings generated by Stable Diffusion and ControlNet by Yi Yang, WenJie Li, RuiZe Liu, ChengZhe Wu, Jing Ren, YiShi Shi, SiQin Ge

“…Abstract The utilization of datasets from beetle hindwings is prevalent in research of morphology and evolution of beetles, serving as a valuable tool for comprehending the evolutionary processes and functional adaptations under specific environmental conditions. …”
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Characterization of microbial biofilms on marine plastics: community development and density implications for vertical transport dynamics by Gregory M. Joern, Rut Pedrosa-Pàmies, Xiangtao Jiang, Zhanfei Liu, Alexander B. Bochdansky

“…Marine plastic pollution poses a significant and escalating threat to ocean ecosystems, with microbial colonization on plastics playing a critical role in determining their environmental fate. …”
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Flexible imputation toolkit for electronic health records by Alireza Vafaei Sadr, Jiang Li, Wenke Hwang, Mohammed Yeasin, Ming Wang, Harold Lehmann, Ramin Zand, Vida Abedi

“…Abstract Missing data in electronic health records (EHRs) poses a significant challenge for analysis. This study introduces Pympute, a comprehensive Python package designed for efficient and robust missing value imputation for EHRs. …”
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Effectiveness of Partition and Graph Theoretic Clustering Algorithms for Multiple Source Partial Discharge Pattern Classification Using Probabilistic Neural Network and Its Adaptiv... by S. Venkatesh, S. Gopal, K. Kannan

“…Partial discharge (PD) is a major cause of failure of power apparatus and hence its measurement and analysis have emerged as a vital field in assessing the condition of the insulation system. …”
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CDKN2A, a key gene in copper-induced cell death model, influencing melanoma invasion and apoptosis by Jing Li, Xi Yang, Cunli Yin, Siru Li, Yan Xu, Bin Liu

“…In this study, we were posed to dissect the clout and latent regulatory mechanisms of cuproptosis-related genes (CRGs) in reining in SKCM progression. …”
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Urban Sprawl Monitoring by VHR Images Using Active Contour Loss and Improved U-Net with Mix Transformer Encoders by Miguel Chicchon, Francesca Colosi, Eva Savina Malinverni, Francisco James León Trujillo

“…The integration of active contour loss functions further enhances the model’s ability to delineate complex urban boundaries, addressing the challenges posed by the heterogeneous landscape surrounding the archaeological complex of Chan Chan. …”
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Residual Cyst Mimicking an Aggressive Neoplasm—A Life-Threatening Condition by Emilia Lis, Michał Gontarz, Tomasz Marecik, Grażyna Wyszyńska-Pawelec, Jakub Bargiel

“…The entire lesion was excised through functional endoscopic sinus surgery. The surgical treatment was performed safely and effectively. …”
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Harnessing Federated Learning for Digital Forensics in IoT: A Survey and Introduction to the IoT-LF Framework by Hania Mohamed, Nickolaos Koroniotis, Nour Moustafa, Francesco Schiliro, Albert Y. Zomaya

“…The proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) systems has fueled a surge in cybercrime, particularly through advanced persistent threats, such as botnets and ransomware, posing challenges for centralized Digital Forensics (DF) solutions in tracking decentralized attacks and ensuring data privacy. …”
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Comparative toxicotranscriptomics of longterm cypermethrin exposure to aquacultured fish Labeo catla (Catla) by Basanta Kumar Das, Satabdi Ganguly, Anupam Adhikari, Subhasree Subhasmita Raut, Smruti Priyambada Pradhan, Subir Kumar Nag, Kavita Kumari, Vikash Kumar

“…Abstract Cypermethrin (CYP), a persistent synthetic pyrethroid, poses a significant threat to aquatic life. The present work aims to identify the effect of CYP on the brain and liver transcriptome profile of fish Labeo catla. …”
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<i>Xanthomonas</i> spp. Infecting Araceae and Araliaceae: Taxonomy, Phylogeny, and Potential Virulence Mechanisms by Shu-Cheng Chuang, Shefali Dobhal, Lisa M. Keith, Anne M. Alvarez, Mohammad Arif

“…In Hawaii and other key production regions, xanthomonads have posed persistent threats to popular ornamentals in the Araceae and Araliaceae families. …”
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Blockchain-Based, Dynamic Attribute-Based Access Control for Smart Home Energy Systems by Urooj Waheed, Sadiq Ali Khan, Muhammad Masud, Huma Jamshed, Touqeer Ahmed Jumani, Najeeb Ur Rehman Malik

“…The adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart household energy systems offers new opportunities for efficiency and automation, while also posing substantial security challenges. These systems utilize diverse standards and protocols to autonomously access, collect, and share energy-related data over distributed networks. …”
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Longitudinal monitoring of T cell dynamics in metastatic breast cancer via a remote diagnostic implant by Ian A. Schrack, Rebecca S. Pereles, Brian C. Ross, Jeffrey A. Ma, Russell R. Urie, Emily R. Irish, Guillermo Escalona, Kate V. Griffin, Kathryn Kang, Jacqueline S. Jeruss, Lonnie D. Shea Ph.D.

“…Abstract Metastatic triple negative breast cancer poses a significant health challenge due to rapid progression and limited treatment options. …”
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