Pectin extraction from cocoa husk of different genotypes and stages of ripeness by Enrique Arévalo-Gardini, Cesar Oswaldo Arévalo-Hernández, Virupax Baligar, Dapeng Zhang

“…Results showed that genotype and ripeness significantly affect extraction efficiency and pectin functionality. The highest pectin yield was 77.7% for IMC-67 (ripe) and 72.6% for CCN51 (semi-ripe) at optimal conditions (pH 1.5–1.6, 80 °C, 75 minutes). …”
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Optimal ANOVA-Based Emulators of Models With(out) Derivatives by Matieyendou Lamboni

“…Our emulators are also competitive in dealing with different distributions of the input variables and selecting inputs and interactions. Simulations show the efficiency of our approach.…”
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West Nile Virus Vaccine Design by T Cell Epitope Selection: In Silico Analysis of Conservation, Functional Cross-Reactivity with the Human Genome, and Population Coverage by Frances M. Waller, Pedro A. Reche, Darren R. Flower

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Helicobacter pylori‐related risk predictors of gastric cancer: The latest models, challenges, and future prospects by Seyedeh Zahra Bakhti, Saeid Latifi‐Navid, Reza Safaralizadeh

“…The expression and functional activities of the identified new determinants of GC must then be assessed and matched with human and pathogen ancestry, because some of risk loci are ancestry‐specific. …”
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Nonlinear bending analysis of matrix cracked functionally graded graphene origami-enabled auxetic metamaterial plates using the C-HSDT meshless method by Shitao Yan, Zhaoyang Li, Senyuan Wen, Wei Chen

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Preoperative Indicators for 1-year Mortality in Elderly Individuals Following Hip Fracture Surgery Under A Multidisciplinary Team Co-Management Model: A Single-Centre Retrospective... by Yucheng Gao PhD, Shaoyang Zhou MD, Wang Gao MD, Yuanwei Zhang PhD, Liu Shi PhD, Tian Xie MD, Chuwei Tian MD, Hui Chen, Yunfeng Rui PhD

“…Background Elderly patients have an impaired functional state and multiple comorbidities, resulting in poor postoperative rehabilitation ability and high rates of disability and mortality. …”
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Effects of a Digital Functional Exercise Program on the Disease Activities and Physical Capabilities of Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled T... by Xingkang Liu, Xiaojian Ji, Lidong Hu, Tianyu Jiang, Ang Min, Lulu Zeng, Yiwen Wang, Meihui Zhao, Jian Zhu, Feng Huang, Changshui Weng, Zheng Zhao

“… BackgroundAnkylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disease, causes spinal stiffness, functional impairment, and reduced quality of life. …”
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Adaptive coordinated control for an under-actuated airplane–tractor system with parameter uncertainties by Pengjie Xu, Weining Huang, Tianrui Zhao, Wei Zhang, Tongwei Lu, Guiyan Qiang, Lin Zhang, Yanzheng Zhao

“…Next, an adaptive control structure is introduced to handle system parameters uncertainties via the unconstrained variable. Co-simulations and a real experiment are conducted in the end. …”
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STRUCTURAL RELIABILITY OPTIMIZATION DESIGN OF REINFORCED SHELL MODEL BASED ON ADAPTIVE SURROGATE MODEL by LIU YuZhuo, CAO LiXiong, WU JianGuo, LI HaiBo

“…Reinforced shell structure is widely used in aerospace load-bearing structures because its high specific stiffness and specific strength.By considering the uncertainty and risk factors in the structural parameters，the Reliability-Based Design Optimization （RBDO） can avoid the overly conservative design of the structure and ensure its reliability and safety.An efficient RBDO method based on adaptive agent model was proposed.This method solves the problem of lightweight design of reinforced shell structure under buckling reliability constraints.The adaptive addition of sample points was implemented through the expected feasibility function criterion，and the discrete variables was continued by constructing piecewise functions.This increases optimization efficiency while ensuring the reliability of design results.Finally，the effectiveness of the proposed method is verified by comparing the RBDO results with the deterministic optimization results.…”
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Cognitive and affective theory-of-mind impairment in people with early-stage bipolar disorder by Jacob Man Tik Chan, Heidi Ka Ying Lo, Anson Kai Chun Chau, Aerin Sum Yin Mok, Co Co Ho Yi Tong, Candice Tze Kwan Kam, Catherine Zhiqian Fang, Wing Chung Chang

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Vehicle detection method based on multi-layer selective feature for UAV aerial images by Yinbao Ma, Yuyu Meng, Jiuyuan Huo

“…However, this task remains challenging due to variable high-altitude viewpoints, complex environmental interference, and limitations in algorithmic efficiency. …”
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Carpal tunnel release surgery restores force control but not force coordination in CTS patients by Thomas Jacob, Mohamed Ibrahim, G. Vishnu Babu, K. Shyamnath Krishna Pandian, R. Krishnamoorthy, G. Karthikeyan, P. Jeyakumar, V. S. Valarmathy, Jahir Hussain, C. S. Ezhilavan, K. Sridhar, Sivakumar Balasubramanian, S. K. M. Varadhan

“…Abstract Efficient manipulation of objects is crucial for daily interactions with the world. …”
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Multiobjective optimization of Murta (Ugni molinae Turcz) juice lactic acid fermentation with monocultures and cocultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactiplantibacillus plant... by C.J. Gomes-Lobo, R. Luna, A. Rodríguez-Machado, J.R. Pérez-Correa, W. Franco

“…These findings highlight the practical utility of MOO-MCDM for designing efficient multiobjective fermentation processes in functional food development.…”
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Platform Technology for Extended Reality Biofeedback Training Under Operant Conditioning for Functional Limb Weakness: Protocol for the Coproduction of an at-Home Solution (React2H... by Anirban Dutta, Abhijit Das

“…Approaches such as experience-based co-design and quality function deployment can support coproduction by systematically addressing usability and accessibility challenges. …”
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Artificial intelligence-driven fuzzy logic approach for optimal well selection in gas lift design: A brown field case study by Nnaemeka Princewill Ohia, Chadi Paul, Emmanuel Asolo, Taiwo Adetomiwa Adewa, Chidimma Favour Chukwu, Paschal Ateb Ubi, Daniel Hogan Itam, Daniel Ugochukwu Nnaji

“…However, selecting suitable wells for gas lift is complex due to the inherent uncertainty and variability in petroleum production data. Traditional decision-making approaches often struggle with this uncertainty, leading to suboptimal choices that can reduce efficiency and increase operational costs. …”
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Validation of an interferon-gamma enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot assay to evaluate cell-mediated immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 by Yunhwa Kim, Eun-Jeong Jang, Ji-Young Hwang, Kyung-Min Lee, Sivilay Xayaheuang, Seok-Tae Choi, Hosun Park

“…Taken together, we demonstrated that the IFN-γ ELISpot assay is feasible for evaluating SARS-CoV-2-specific cell-mediated immune function through validation based on standard operating procedures.…”
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The role of gut microbiota in a generalist, golden snub-nosed monkey, adaptation to geographical diet change by Yuhang Li, Yujie Yan, Haojie Wu, Yiyi Men, Yi Yang, Hengguang Fu, Derek Dunn, Xiaowei Wang, Genggeng Gao, Peng Zhang, Guixin Dong, Liyuan Hao, Jia Jia, Baoguo Li, Songtao Guo

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Drivers of toxic element accumulation in terrestrial ecosystems across elevational gradients by Baba Imoro Musah, Jie Yang, Guorui Xu

“…It also lays the groundwork for further study on how toxic elements impact ecosystem functions, which is crucial for protecting biodiversity under climate change.…”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Natural Carbon Sinks Through a Temperature-Dependent Model by Joachim Dengler

“…Articles have recently been circulating in the media around the world, claiming that natural <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><msub><mi>CO</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> sinks have “suddenly and unexpectedly” ceased to function. …”
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Optimization of urban spatial planning considering isochrones of transport accessibility: The case of Aktobe city, Kazakhstan by Aigul Sergeyeva, Imanaly Akbar, Yergali Karakulov

“…Urban areas are characterized by diversity and variability, depending on their size, function, combination of elements, and the spatial distribution of industrial and transport infrastructure. …”
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