Effects of bedroom environment on average heart rate during sleep in temperate regions: Winter conditions in healthy males in their twenties with average BMI by Noriaki Oota, Yasuki Yamauchi, Gota Iwase, Masaru Abuku, Yasuhiro Hiraguri

“…Additionally, it has been suggested that as the average heart rate decreases, SDNN increases, indicating favorable autonomic function. This study aimed to identify the environmental factors that most significantly affect the day-to-day variability of average heart rate during sleep (SHR) in winter. …”
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Light-activated decellularized extracellular matrix-based bioinks for enhanced mechanical integrity by Minji Kim, Dayoon Kang, Hohyeon Han, Jinah Jang

“…The advent of photocrosslinking technologies marks a paradigm shift, with light-activated functional groups such as methacrylates, thiol-enes, and phenols substantially improving the gelation efficiency, mechanical properties, and spatial fidelity of the printed constructs. …”
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Impact of pulmonary rehabilitation in sleep in COPD patients measured by actigraphy. by Suman B Thapamagar, Kathleen Ellstrom, James D Anholm, Ramiz A Fargo, Nagamani Dandamudi

“…Paired comparisons (t-test or Wilcoxon-signed-rank test) were performed before and after PR data on all variables.<h4>Methods</h4>This retrospective study of COPD patients undergoing PR utilized actigraphy watch recordings before and after 8-weeks of PR to assess changes in sleep variables including total time in bed (TBT), total sleep time (TST), sleep onset latency (SOL), sleep efficiency (SE), wakefulness after sleep onset (WASO) and total nocturnal awakenings. …”
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Gender-specific assessment of lipid profiles correlation with serum uric acid in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients: Prospective observational cross-sectional study by Yousuf Abdulkarim Waheed, Yousuf Abdulkarim Waheed, Huanhuan Yin, Jie Liu, Shifaa Almayahe, Maryam Bishdary, Karthick Kumaran Munisamy Selvam, Syed Muhammad Farrukh, Shulin Li, Shulin Li, Yanping Wang, Yanping Wang, Disheng Wang, Disheng Wang, Disheng Wang, Xinglei Zhou, Dong Sun, Dong Sun, Dong Sun

“…Using a multistage stratified sampling method based on age and SUA to examine the differences among groups, Spearman’s correlation and linear regression analysis were utilized to study the association between SUA and lipid profiles, and multivariate analysis to determine the effect of SUA quartiles on multiple dependent variables collectively.ResultsLDL-c was positively correlated with SUA levels, with Spearman’s correlation coefficients of R=0.3553 in males and 0.5137 in females (both with P&lt;0.0001). …”
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Enabling Precision Agriculture through a Web-Based Fertilization Management System for Nawungan Selopamioro Fruit Orchards by Andri Prima Nugroho, Fauzan Edy Wijaya, Ngadisih Ngadisih, Rudiati Evi Masithoh, Lilik Sutiarso

“…Although comprehensive testing confirmed a 100% success rate in functionality, the system currently operates within a limited scope of variables. …”
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Development of smart samplers and their comparison to dried serum spots for the analysis of growth hormone releasing hormone analogs using LCHRMS/MS by Christina Johannsen, Anna Kha Tu Nguyen, Sasha Shabani, Inger Oulie, Siri Dørum, Yvette Dehnes, Leon Reubsaet, Trine Grønhaug Halvorsen

“…DSS and smart samplers were compared for extraction efficiency, precision, and detection capabilities. Various extraction approaches were evaluated to optimize analyte recovery followed by a blind sample study to assess detection capability at unknown concentrations. …”
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Novel variant alters splicing of TGFB2 in family with features of Loeys-Dietz syndrome by Emily R. Gordon, Stephanie A. Felker, Stephanie A. Felker, Tanner F. Coleman, Tanner F. Coleman, Nadiya Sosonkina, Jada Pugh, Jada Pugh, Meagan E. Cochran, Meagan E. Cochran, Anna C. E. Hurst, Sara J. Cooper

“…Molecular validation of the splicing products suggests that the TGFB2 variants tested impact splicing by reducing efficiency of the canonical acceptor in favor of an alternate acceptor within the exon. …”
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Optimized Dual-Battery System with Intelligent Auto-Switching for Reliable Soil Nutrient Monitoring in Remote IoT Applications by Doan Perdana, Pascal Lorenz, Bagus Aditya

“…Implementing the DLB–PAO algorithm elevates the average reliability to 91.7% over 120 h, whereas the DLB–GA algorithm achieves near-perfect reliability (99.9%) for over 170 h, exhibiting minimal variability (standard deviation: 0.9%). The integration of intelligent auto-switching mechanisms and metaheuristic optimisation algorithms demonstrates a marked enhancement in both reliability and energy efficiency for soil nutrient monitoring systems. …”
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Assessment of the Potential of Decentralized Dinance (DeFi) as an Alternative to Traditional Financial Services in the Context of the Development of the Digital Economy and Web3 by Manoilenko Oleksandr V., Kuznetsova Svitlana O., Pysakovskyi Anton O.

“…An analysis of the main characteristics of DeFi protocols, their functional capabilities, and differences from centralized financial institutions has been conducted. …”
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Research on Design and Energy-Saving Performance of Gate Rudder by Chunhui Wang, Qian Gao, Lin Li, Feng Gao, Zhiyuan Wang, Chao Wang

“…The GRS was first fully implemented on a container ship in Japan, demonstrating improved propulsion efficiency, fuel savings, and excellent performance in maneuvering, noise, and vibration reduction. …”
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FMRI insights into the neural alterations and clinical correlates in multiple sclerosis: A comprehensive overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses by Sama Rahnemayan, Arezoo Fathalizadeh, Mehdi Behroozi, Mahnaz Talebi, Amirreza Naseri, Elham Mehdizadehfar

“…Graph theory metrics identified disrupted global efficiency and clustering in functional networks, linked to gray matter atrophy. …”
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Ultrasonographic Nomograms of Foetal Fourth Ventricle Biometry and its Correlation with Transcerebellar Diameter and Gestational Age among Normal Foetuses: A Cross-sectional Study by N Padmalatha, Paarthipan, Parthasarathy, Francis Nanda Prakash Monteiro

“…Regression analysis was performed to determine the equation of the linear fitted function with each of the independent variables (GA, TCD). …”
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Optimal control for high-precision repeat ground-track orbits via convex optimization by Yanchao HE, Lei ZHANG, Yijun YANG, Qian CHEN

“…The results show that the design approach enables the realization of high-precision RGT orbit designs and that the orbit control strategy is efficient.…”
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Multi-objective optimization of an open-pit mining system to determine safety buffer using the modified NBI method and the meta-model approach by Tahereh Khajvandsany, Hossein Amoozad Khalili, Ramezan Rezaeyan, Kourosh Nemati

“…The central composite design (CCD) method was used to develop the design of experiments (DOE) for the design variables. Results: according to obtained findings, the considered design variables were the number of trucks of 120 tons, 240 tons, 35 tons, and 100 tons. …”
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Molecular and immune landscape of melanoma: a risk stratification model for precision oncology by Miao Sun, Junliang Wu

“…Knockdown efficiency was confirmed by qRT-PCR. Functional assays revealed that KIR2DL4 silencing significantly reduced cell proliferation, as assessed by MTT assay, and impaired migratory capacity, as demonstrated by wound healing assay. …”
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Systematic Evaluation of Isolation Techniques and Freeze‐Thaw Effects on Plasma Extracellular Vesicle Heterogeneity and Subpopulation Profiling by Xueqi Li, Xiangyu Li, Lingjun Tong, Liqiao Hu, Yanfen Hong, Ruoyu Zhou, Zonghong Li, Ming Dong, Junjie Hou, Tao Xu, Wen Zhong

“…However, standardizing blood‐derived EV isolation remains challenging due to the heterogeneity of EV populations and variability among isolation techniques. In this study, we systematically evaluated three distinct EV isolation methods, including asymmetrical flow field‐flow fractionation (AF4), size‐exclusion chromatography (SEC) and automated centrifugal microfluidic disc system combined with functionalized membranes (Exo‐CMDS), to compare their efficiency in isolating EVs from both freshly frozen and freeze‐thawed plasma samples. …”
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End-to-End Stroke Imaging Analysis Using Effective Connectivity and Interpretable Artificial Intelligence by Wojciech Ciezobka, Joan Falco-Roget, Cemal Koba, Alessandro Crimi

“…The goal of this pipeline is to define an efficient brain representation for connectivity in stroke data derived from magnetic resonance imaging. …”
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Investigating the influence of soil organic carbon on pore structure within aggregates by Jingjing Liu, Yu Tian, Chiara Pasut, Mark Farrell, Shenggao Lu

“…The results revealed that the hydrogen peroxide treatment variably reduced organic carbon in soil aggregates, with Cambisol samples showing a higher removal efficiency (38.58–63.31%) compared to Ultisol samples (27.33–45.74%). …”
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Uncovering soil compaction: performance of electrical and electromagnetic geophysical methods by A. Carrera, A. Carrera, L. Peruzzo, M. Longo, G. Cassiani, F. Morari

“…In this context, soil compaction resulting from inappropriate agricultural practices not only affects soil ecological functions, but also decreases the water-use efficiency of plants by reducing porosity and increasing water loss through superficial runoff and enhanced evaporation.…”
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FVPNet: A Fuzzy Visual Positioning Perception Network for Small Object Segmentation in Remote Sensing Images by Yu Yan, Jindong Xu, Qianpeng Chong, Guangyi Wei, Zhixiang Wang

“…Furthermore, grayscale variability intensifies boundary uncertainty, complicating accurate segmentation. …”
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