HawkEye: AI-Driven Software for Objective Analysis and Characterization of Nodular Cast Iron Microstructures by Javier Nieves, Antonio Serena-Barriuso, Guillermo Elejoste-Rementeria

“…In fact, the proposed approach achieves 99% accuracy in nodule classification compared to manual expert assessment, reduces manual image processing steps, and introduces a novel method for ferrite/perlite measurement in combination with carbide detection using YOLO and SAM models.…”
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Impact of Lewy bodies disease on visual skills and memory abilities: from prodromal stages to dementia by Cinzia Bussè, Cinzia Bussè, Micaela Mitolo, Micaela Mitolo, Stefano Mozzetta, Annalena Venneri, Annalena Venneri, Annachiara Cagnin, Annachiara Cagnin

“…The findings provide evidence that substantial impairments in visual-spatial and visual-constructional abilities and relatively better performance on memory tasks that depend on hippocampal function characterize the prodromal stage of DLB. The ability to detect early indicators of prodromal DLB through clinical and cognitive assessments is the first step to guide instrumental diagnostic work-ups and provide the opportunity for early intervention.…”
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IDENTIFICATION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC ULTRA LOW FREQUENCY (ULF) SIGNAL ANOMALIES AS PRECURSORS OF A MAGNITUDE 5 EARTHQUAKE IN THE SULAWESI REGION by Delfira Anggraini, Ratni Sirait, Lailatul Husna Lubis, Christofel Haposan Great Sibuea

“…The methods employed are those of power spectrum density (PSD) and single-station transfer function (SSTF). The analysis of anomalies suspected of being precursors to 5 earthquake events revealed that in the February 27, 2023 earthquake, the anomaly appeared twice with a lead time of 17 days. …”
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Unlocking the bottleneck in forward genetics using whole-genome sequencing and identity by descent to isolate causative mutations. by Katherine R Bull, Andrew J Rimmer, Owen M Siggs, Lisa A Miosge, Carla M Roots, Anselm Enders, Edward M Bertram, Tanya L Crockford, Belinda Whittle, Paul K Potter, Michelle M Simon, Ann-Marie Mallon, Steve D M Brown, Bruce Beutler, Christopher C Goodnow, Gerton Lunter, Richard J Cornall

“…Forward genetics screens with N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea (ENU) provide a powerful way to illuminate gene function and generate mouse models of human disease; however, the identification of causative mutations remains a limiting step. …”
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Limitations in Activities of Daily Living in Community-Dwelling People Aged 75 and Over: A Systematic Literature Review of Risk and Protective Factors. by Anne van der Vorst, G A Rixt Zijlstra, Nico De Witte, Daan Duppen, Andreas E Stuck, Gertrudis I J M Kempen, Jos M G A Schols, D-SCOPE Consortium

“…<h4>Background</h4>Most older people wish to age in place, for which functional status or being able to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) is an important precondition. …”
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Features of Bone Mineral Density, Calcium-Phosphorus Metabolism and Bone Remodeling in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by L. Tsyhanyk, O. Khuchlina, V. Ivachevska, N. Grechkivska, M. Panasiuk, L. Kobak

“…To achieve the stated goal, the first step included the determination of bone damage prevalence in patients with the diagnosed SLE; the second step was directed towards the characterization the particular bone condition in patients with SLE based on the results of BMD, CPM indices and markers of bone remodeling assessment. …”
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Involvement of lncRNA in cancer diagnosis and prognosis and clinical implications by Chainsee Saini, Prerna Vats, Simran Maharshi, Bhavika Baweja, Rajeev Nema

“…Long non-coding ribonucleic acids (lncRNAs) form a subclass of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), they are quite long and as their name non-coding suggests they do not have a role in protein coding. lncRNAs are vital in all the key steps of tumorigenesis, such as epithelial-mesenchymal transition, cancer stem cells formation, invasion, migration, and formation of the tumor vasculature. lncRNAs are classified into oncogenic or anti-tumor lncRNAs based on their functions. …”
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Mechanisms of natural killer cell-mediated clearance of senescent renal tubular epithelial cells by Nils David Funk, Julius Sinning, Patrick Schaser, Patrick Schaser, Inga Soerensen-Zender, Vera Christine Wulfmeyer, Kai Schmidt-Ott, Korbinian Brand, Stephan Halle, Stephan Halle, Roland Schmitt, Roland Schmitt

“…To this end we used primary cell co-cultures with different read-outs and life cell imaging.Results and DiscussionWe observed that the clustering of NK cells on senescent renal epithelial cells could be used to detect senescence-triggered NK cell activation. Also, we found that NKG2D signaling and perforin-dependent lysis of senescent renal epithelial cells were crucial steps in the lysis of senescent cells. …”
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Detour-Straddle 3D-like path planning of unmanned mining truck in open pit mines based on optimized ant colony algorithm by Mingyu GAO, Jiusheng BAO, Yan YIN, Deping HU, Kekun ZHANG, Chenzhong ZHU, Maosen WANG, Kai WANG

“…Then, the initial pheromone distribution of ant colony algorithm is optimized to improve the goal orientation of the algorithm, and the optimal and worst path is considered in the improved pheromone updating strategy to improve the performance and efficiency of path search. Adaptive multi-step movement mode is introduced, and a multi-objective heuristic function is designed to introduce cross-obstacle evaluation. …”
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Bacteria eat nanoprobes for aggregation-enhanced imaging and killing diverse microorganisms by Yunmin Yang, Binbin Chu, Jiayi Cheng, Jiali Tang, Bin Song, Houyu Wang, Yao He

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Malarial pigment-induced lipoperoxidation, inhibited motility and decreased CCR2 and TNFR1/2 expression on human monocytes by Oleksii Skorokhod, Valentina Barrera, Elena Valente, Daniela Ulliers, Koji Uchida, Evelin Schwarzer

“…Malarial pigment hemozoin, avidly phagocytosed by monocytes, inhibits important monocyte functions through lipoperoxidation. Methods: 4-Hydroxynonenal (4-HNE) adducts were detected on primary human monocytes by fluorescent microscopy, and CCR2 and TNFR1/2 receptors by flow cytometry. …”
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A metabolic profiling approach to characterize and discriminate plant-based beverages and milk by Gaia Meoni, Ingrid Sousa, Leonardo Tenori, Giovanni Niero, Marta Pozza, Massimo De Marchi, Carmen L. Manuelian

“…However, research on their functional properties, metabolic profile, and discrimination potential is limited. …”
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Magnetic and pH-Sensitive dual actuation of biohybrid microswimmer of targeted drug release suitable for cancer cell microenvironment by Richa Chaturvedi, Yumin Kang, Yunji Eom, Sri Ramulu Torati, CheolGi Kim

“…The BMM was formed through a three-step process: firstly, bacterial surfaces were functionalized with biotinylated PEG which enables the bacteria to escape the phagocytosis process; secondly, the anticancer drug lenalidomide was PEGylated to enhance solubility; and finally, both complexes were conjugated via streptavidin-biotin interaction. …”
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Multimodal prediction of trait emotional intelligence-Through affective changes measured using non-contact based physiological measures. by Vrinda Prajapati, Rajlakshmi Guha, Aurobinda Routray

“…This adversely affects the individual's psychological functioning. A higher trait emotional intelligence (EI) is not only associated with psychological wellbeing, educational attainment, and job-related success, but also with willingness to seek professional and non-professional help for personal-emotional problems, depression and suicidal ideation. …”
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Study on water quality analysis and early-warning technology based on rough set and evidence theory by ZHU Qiong-yao, ZHANG Guang-xin, FENG Tian-heng, HUANG Ping-jie, HOU Di-bo

“…Based on the function of basic probability assignment and the D-S rule of combination, the probability was assigned and the data was fused (Table 4), and the result of data fusion could reflect the water quality or the concentration of contaminants in the water qualitatively. …”
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Ferro-aluminosilicate composite generated from coal gasification fine slag for the preconcentration and adsorptive removal of selected artificial sweeteners from water by Xoliswa Cingo, Azile Nqombolo, Buhle Xakalashe, Xolisa Goso, Luthando Nyaba, Odwa Mapazi, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo

“…Furthermore, converting CGFS into functional adsorbents aligns seamlessly with the principles of a circular economy, emphasising resource reutilization and sustainability. …”
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Congestion control strategy of VANET channel based on load prediction by Yang Ge, Zhu Yonghao

“…The strategy is divided into three steps. Firstly, use the detection function in the carrier-sensing multiple access protocol to obtain the busy and busy status of the channel, and perform load evaluation according to the proportion of the busy time of the channel. …”
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Gross Tonnage-Based Statistical Modeling and Calculation of Shipping Emissions for the Bosphorus Strait by Kaan Ünlügençoğlu

“…The modeling framework followed a three-step strategy: (1) outlier detection using Rosner’s test to reduce the influence of outliers on model accuracy, (2) curve fitting with 12 regression models representing four curve types—polynomial (e.g., linear, quadratic), concave/convex (e.g., exponential, logarithmic), sigmoidal (e.g., logistic, Gompertz, Weibull), and spline-based (e.g., cubic spline, natural spline)—to capture diverse functional relationships between GT and emissions, and (3) model comparison using difference performance metrics to ensure a comprehensive assessment of predictive accuracy, consistency, and bias. …”
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Prevalence and coexistence of locomotive syndrome with reduced mobility and metabolic syndrome: a cross-sectional study of 35,059 Japanese adults by Chihiro Goto, Kohei Maruya, Yasuhiro Morita, Tomoyuki Arai, Satoshi Yamaguchi, Keiko Yamada, Masaru Moriyama, Hideaki Ishibashi, Ryo Nakagawa

“…MetS was diagnosed using the modified National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III criteria, and LS was assessed using the LS risk test, which includes the stand-up test, two-step test, and the 25-question Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale. …”
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Blind Deconvolution for Ultrasound Sequences Using a Noninverse Greedy Algorithm by Liviu-Teodor Chira, Corneliu Rusu, Clovis Tauber, Jean-Marc Girault

“…The algorithm is executed in two steps. Firstly, the point spread function is automatically estimated from the measured data. …”
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