Adaptive-clustered image-block hierarchical DCT hybrid digital-analog wireless transmission method by Shu TANG, Peng YANG, Xianzhong XIE, Guangyi ZHOU, Jiaqing LI, Yu ZHAO

“…In order to achieve high quality image transmission, a novel hybrid digital-analog (HDA) wireless transmission method was proposed.Firstly, the image residual layer was constructed by subtracting the downsampled and upsampled images from the original image respectively.Secondly, an adaptive-clustered block-level discrete cosine transform (DCT) algorithm was proposed to efficiently remove the correlation between image pixels in the residual layer.Finally, an image block level-based unequal power allocation strategy for further boosting the quality of received images was proposed.Extensive experiments results demonstrate that the proposed method is significantly superior to existing successful hybrid digital analog image wireless transmission methods in both qualitative evaluation and quantitative measurement.…”
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Research on the Reliability of Metro Traction Substation Main Wiring by XU Hao

“…In order to accurately and efficiently evaluate the reliability of a subway traction substation and improve the traditional fault tree reliability analysis method, it presented a Bayesian network analysis method based on fault tree, which can greatly improve the accuracy of reliability calculation. …”
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Mechanism of ATS-induced flower thinning in Weihai Gold apple revealed by metabolomics analysis by YANG Mengyu, DU Jie, WANG Laiping, WANG Guiping, CHEN Ru, XUE Xiaomin

“…[Objective] The experiment was conducted to explore the secondary differential metabolites of Weihaijin apple after ammonium thiosulfate (ATS) treatment and its mechanism of flower thinning, and to provide scientific basis for efficient and high-quality production and chemical flower thinning. …”
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NV-plasmonics: modifying optical emission of an NV− center via plasmonic metal nanoparticles by Hapuarachchi Harini, Campaioli Francesco, Cole Jared H.

“…A key limitation for the application of NV sensing is the optical brightness and collection efficiency of these defects. Plasmonic resonances of metal nanoparticles have been used in a variety of applications to increase the brightness and efficiency of quantum emitters, and therefore are a promising tool to improve NV sensing. …”
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Dynamic recrystallization mechanism of high-strength Mg-Gd-Y-Zn-Mn alloy by hot compression deformation by Yini Lin, Shiming Wu, Yongxin Wang, Hao Chen, Guo Li, Weidong Xie, Guobing Wei, Yan Yang, Xiaodong Peng

“…The results show that at a low strain rate of 0.01 s−1 and 723 K, the grain size significantly decreases compared to 623 K, the grain boundaries protrude outward, and new small grains are generated. Quantitative calculations indicate that the thermal deformation mechanism can be reflected by the dissipation efficiency factor η. …”
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Toward human uterus tissue engineering: Uterine decellularization in a non‐human primate species by Lucía De Miguel‐Gómez, Edina Sehic, Emy Thorén, Johan Ahlström, Hardis Rabe, Mihai Oltean, Mats Brännström, Mats Hellström

“…The in vitro recellularization efficiency of the scaffolds using xenogeneic (rat) bone marrow‐derived mesenchymal stem cells was also assessed. …”
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Genome‐wide association study and BSR‐seq identify nitrate reductase–related genes in rice landraces (Oryza sativa L.) by Shuangshuang Luo, Zuyu Liao, Shilv Huang, Xiuzhong Xia, Zongqiong Zhang, Baoxuan Nong, Tongping Luo, Chenli Zhu, Can Chen, Hui Guo, Rui Feng, Yinghua Pan, Shuhui Liang, Yongcheng Li, Jianhui Liu, Yongfu Qiu, Danting Li, Xinghai Yang

“…However, the lower nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) results in an N fertilizer surplus, which causes many environmental problems. …”
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High-Throughput Indirect Monitoring of TORC1 Activation Using the pTOMAN-G Plasmid in Yeast by Melissa Gómez, Guilherme Rocha, Diego Ruiz, Claudio Martínez, Francisco Salinas, Eduardo Kessi-Pérez

“…This protocol proved to be an efficient alternative to assess TORC1 pathway activation compared to techniques based on immunoblot detection, which, although effective, are considerably more laborious. …”
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An Underground Goaf Locating Framework Based on D-InSAR with Three Different Prior Geological Information Conditions by Kewei Zhang, Yunjia Wang, Feng Zhao, Zhanguo Ma, Guangqian Zou, Teng Wang, Nianbin Zhang, Wenqi Huo, Xinpeng Diao, Dawei Zhou, Zhongwei Shen

“…In order to enhance the operational efficiency and locating accuracy of underground goaf, deformation model selection must be aligned with site-specific geological conditions under varying cases of prior information. …”
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Threshold Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization Rates on Growth and Essential Oil Yield with Component Regulation in <i>Cinnamomum camphora</i> var. <i>linaloolifera</i> by Zhirong Liu, Xinyi Chen, Jiao Zhao, Luyuan Sun, Jian Guo, Yangyang Shao, Jia Liu, Lei Zhong, Haiyan Zhang, Yanbo Wang, Jie Zhang

“…The findings reveal a threshold response to nitrogen input, wherein rates exceeding 90 kg·hm⁻² did not confer further benefits and may reduce efficiency. Collectively, these results suggest that a nitrogen application rate of 90 kg·hm⁻² optimally enhances vegetative growth, nitrogen assimilation, and both the quantitative and qualitative traits of essential oils in <i>C. camphora</i> var. …”
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Influence of Socio-Demographic, Occupational and Lifestyle Variables on Sleep Time by Dutheil F, Saint-Arroman C, Clinchamps M, Flaudias V, Fantini ML, Pereira B, Berthon M, Laporte C, Baker JS, Charkhabi M, Cocco P, Lecca R, Puligheddu M, Figorilli M, Zak M, Ugbolue UC, Ubago-Guisado E, Gracia-Marco L, Bouillon-Minois JB, Vialatte L

“…Physical activity ≥ 2.5 hours/week tended to decrease the risk of being a short sleeper by 35%.Conclusion: We demonstrated the concomitant impact of sociodemographic, occupational and lifestyle behavior on sleep, which may help to build efficient preventive strategy.Keywords: total sleep time, sociodemographic variables, occupational variables, mental health…”
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Bilateral Virtual Water Trade Balance and Sustainable Development using the Gravity Model An Explanation by sepideh ameri golestan, sadegh bakhtiari, Sara Ghobadi

“…Population growth has also led to an increase in demand and consumption in the water chain and food industry (especially agricultural products) and emphasizes the necessity of using virtual water as an efficient approach. According to the report of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) in 2022, half of the world population faces severe water shortages at least for part of the year. …”
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Prevailing Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Hospitalized Patients with Urinary Tract Infections in a Vietnamese Teaching Hospital (2014 &ndash; 2021) by Le HHL, Thuc LC, Ta TB, Tran TV, Hung DV, Kien HT, Le MN, Luong VH, Nguyen VTH, Pham HQ, Le HV, Viet NH, Hoang LH, Nguyen TT, Latsavong M, Le TD, Trong Tuan D, An NV

“…MDR rates were higher in Gram-negative bacteria (64.8% versus 43.5%), with Klebsiella pneumoniae having the highest rate (78.7%).Conclusion: This study underscores the urgent need for ongoing surveillance of AMR patterns in Vietnam and emphasizes the significance of efficient infection prevention methods, prudent use of antibiotics, and targeted interventions to combat antimicrobial resistance.Keywords: urinary tract infections, UTIs, antimicrobial resistance, multidrug resistance, MDR, Vietnam…”
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Identification of Genetic Variants Based on Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Insertion-Deletion Events in TLR8, IRF10b, and GAPDH Genes Related to the Immune System in Rainbow T... by Najmeh Fazeli Moghadam, Ghodrat Rahimi Miyanji, Ayoub Farhadi, Ardeshir Nejati Jawarami, Elham Younesi Melardi

“…Recent studies have shown that computational approaches to identify sequenced RNA variants are very efficient and cost-effective methods for tracking genomic diversity. …”
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KIF13B C.*3163G>A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE VARIANT ON OROPHARYNGEAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA SUSCEPTIBILITY AND TUMOR CHARACTERISTICS by Ericka Francislaine Dias Costa, Gustavo Jacob Lourenço, Carmen Silvia Passos Lima

“…The let-7e-3p miRNA exhibited more efficient binding to the 3’-UTR of the ancestral G allele compared to the variant A allele in the FaDu (p = 0.004) and Detroit 562 (p = 0.04) cell lines. …”
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Health Facilities’ Readiness to Manage Hypertension and Diabetes Cases at Primary Health Facilities in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District, Uganda by Vuchiri Ray Isadru, Rose Clarke Nanyonga, John Bosco Alege

“…No readiness assessment has ever been conducted to inform strategies for the efficient management of NCDs to avert more morbidity, mortality, and the economic burden associated with NCD management or complications among refugees. …”
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Network Meta-Analysis of Factors Influencing the Carbon Sink Capacity of Urban Park Green Spaces by Yutong JI, Tianyi LIN, Lian LIU, Xiong LI

“…Planting methods also hold significant importance in enhancing the carbon sequestration of urban parks, such as multi-layered vegetation structures that enhance carbon sink capacity but require careful adjustments to avoid excessive shading and competition, thereby achieving more efficient carbon sequestration. The influence of the external environment on carbon sink capacity is generally weaker but still requires attention in specific scenarios. …”
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Clinical results of using a silver-containing preparation as part of an antimicrobial spacer in the treatment of periprosthetic hip joint infection by Svetlana A. Bozhkova, Magomed Sh. Gadzhimagomedov, Rashid M. Tikhilov, Vasily A. Artyukh, Alexander P. Antipov, Alexander V. Afanasyev, Sergey S. Toropov, Yulia V. Muravyeva

“…The reliability of differences in quantitative parameters between the groups was analyzed using nonparametric Mann – Whitney test, whereas Fisher test was used to analyze relative indicators. …”

Gr-1 blockade remodels the immunosuppressive microenvironment induced by incomplete microwave ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma by Tian Huang, Hensong Cao, Shipeng Dai, Yonghua Zhu, Hanyuan Liu, Shuxian Zhu, Zhengqing Lu, Chuan Liu, Chengyu Lv, Zhouxiao Li, Jinhua Song, Han Zhuo

“…Different from radiofrequency ablation (RFA), microwave ablation (MWA) is not limited by tissue conductivity, and can use multiple electrodes at the same time to improve ablation efficiency. In addition, MWA can form a larger ablation area, which makes it possible to completely ablate large HCC. …”
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Optimizing bone transport strategies: a pixel value ratio-based evaluation of regeneration rates in bifocal and trifocal techniques by Xin Yang, Xin Yang, Yimurang Hamiti, Yimurang Hamiti, Kai Liu, Kai Liu, Sulong Wang, Sulong Wang, Xiriaili Kadier, Xiriaili Kadier, Debin Xiong, Debin Xiong, Aihemaitijiang Yusufu, Aihemaitijiang Yusufu

“…Healing index (HI) and external fixation index (EFI) were calculated to assess treatment efficiency. Demographic data, surgical characteristics, and complications were also analyzed.ResultsTBT showed significantly higher PVR values compared to LBBT at all time points (4 weeks: 0.779 ± 0.036 vs. 0.719 ± 0.027, p &lt; 0.001; 8 weeks: 0.822 ± 0.027 vs. 0.787 ± 0.025, p = 0.008; 12 weeks: 0.866 ± 0.024 vs. 0.835 ± 0.016, p = 0.023) and to SBBT at 4 and 8 weeks (p &lt; 0.001 and p = 0.016, respectively). …”
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