An Hfq-dependent post-transcriptional mechanism fine tunes RecB expression in Escherichia coli by Irina Kalita, Ira Alexandra Iosub, Lorna McLaren, Louise Goossens, Sander Granneman, Meriem El Karoui

“…Furthermore, specific disruption of the Hfq-binding site leads to more efficient translation of recB mRNAs. In addition, we observe a less effective reduction of RecB protein fluctuations in the absence of Hfq. …”
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INVARIANTS OF GENERALIZED RAPOPORT-LEAS EQUATIONS by E. N. Kushner

“…For the generalized Rapoport-Leas equations, algebra of differential invariants is constructed with respect to point transformations, that is, transformations of independent and dependent variables. The finding of a general transformation of this type reduces to solving an extremely complicated functional equation. …”
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A Multi-Task Based Deep Learning Framework With Landmark Detection for MRI Couinaud Segmentation by Dong Miao, Ying Zhao, Xue Ren, Meng Dou, Yu Yao, Yiran Xu, Yingchao Cui, Ailian Liu

“…To achieve precise Couinaud liver segmentation in preoperative planning for hepatic surgery, accommodating the complex anatomy and significant variations, optimizing surgical approaches, reducing postoperative complications, and preserving liver function.This research presents a novel approach to automating liver segmentation by identifying seven key anatomical landmarks using portal venous phase images from contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI). …”
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Open real-time, non-invasive fish detection and size estimation utilizing binocular camera system in a Portuguese river affected by hydropeaking by Jürgen Soom, Isabel Boavida, Renan Leite, Maria João Costa, Gert Toming, Mairo Leier, Jeffrey A. Tuhtan

“…Nonetheless, employing an automated camera system for underwater monitoring requires that the algorithms function under highly variable environmental conditions, which affect the ability to detect and assess fish size. …”
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Decoding the role of serum cholinesterase among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at RIMS, Ranchi – A hospital-based study by Avijit Saha, Abha Kumari, Santosh Kumar, Abhay Kumar, Chandrakanta Munni

“…This condition is characterized by variable levels of insulin resistance, impaired insulin secretion, and elevated glucose production. …”
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Assessment of Matrix Metalloproteinases a Prognostic Indicator in Advanced Fibrotic Lung Disease: A Systematic Review by Mehvish Aqil, Saif Ur Rahman, Muhammad Zeeshan Aslam, Mostafa Ahmed Abdellah Ahmed, Ammar Ahmed, Sidra Javaid, Ehsan Ul Haq

“…The MMP-7 was consistently elevated in 73.3% (n=11) of the studies and correlated with disease severity, lung function decline, and progression. In 46.7% (7) of studies, MMP-9 was associated with imaging severity and functional impairments, and in 26.7% (4) of studies, MMP-7 was found as the strongest biomarker, and the correlation coefficient calculated was from (r = 0.65 to 0.80), for MMP-9 it was (r = 0.4 to 0.6) and for MMP-1 (r = 0.3 to 0.45). …”
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Quantitative analysis of ocular deviation under eye occlusion: a descriptive study using the ORTe EYENAC eye-tracking system by Shunya Tatara, Yuna Magara, Touko Sasaki, Fumiatsu Maeda, Noriaki Murata, Kazuhiro Itagaki, Tomoya Handa, Haruo Toda

“…Data were fitted to a logistic function to estimate ocular deviations, deviation speed, and stabilization time. …”
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Providing a Roadmap for the Adaption of Agricultural Sector to Water Scarcity Conditions (Case Study: Selected Crops of Tajan Basin, Iran) by H. Fouladi, H. Amirnejad, S. Shirzadi Laskookalayeh

“…For this reason, the void of using an efficient model that can provide all economic and environmental aspects at the same time was completely felt. …”
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Monitoring Abiotic Stressors in Rainfed Vineyards Involves Combining UAV and Field Monitoring Techniques to Enhance Precision Management by Federico Valerio Moresi, Pasquale Cirigliano, Andrea Rengo, Elena Brunori, Rita Biasi, Giuseppe Scarascia Mugnozza, Mauro Maesano

“…However, precise vineyard management is a crucial component of adaptation strategies aimed at optimizing resource efficiency, which is essential for sustainable farming practices. …”
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LNT-YOLO: A Lightweight Nighttime Traffic Light Detection Model by Syahrul Munir, Huei-Yung Lin

“…A novel SEAM attention module is proposed to refine the features that represent both the spatial and channel information by leveraging the features from the Simple Attention Module (SimAM) and Efficient Channel Attention (ECA) mechanism. The HSM-EIoU loss function is also proposed to accurately detect a small traffic light by amplifying the loss for hard-sample objects. …”
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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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Assessing service quality and its impact on patient experience and satisfaction in prosthetics and orthotics: a SERVQUAL-based cross-sectional study by Mahmoud Alfatafta, Nizar Alsubahi, Huda Alfatafta, Amneh Alshawabka, Anthony McGarry, Alaeddin Ahmad, Evelin Derkacs, Dorottya Varga, Bálint Molics

“…Reliability significantly influenced PS (p < 0.001) but had no impact on PE (p = 0.386), while Empathy did not significantly affect PS (p = 0.311), suggesting that practical aspects such as device functionality and efficiency may be prioritized over emotional considerations in P&O care. …”
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Risk Assessment Approach of Toll Road Operator by A. Yu. Talavirya, M. B. Laskin

“…All such factors are modeled in the AnyLogic environment as random variables with a rich choice of distribution functions and their parameters.Results. …”
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Genome‐wide screening of abberant methylated drivers combined with relative risk loci in bladder cancer by Chuanjie Zhang, Kangjie Shen, Yuxiao Zheng, Feng Qi, Jun Luo

“…MethylMix package was used for identifying methylation‐driven genes and functional analysis was mainly performed based on ConsensusPathDB database. …”
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Path following control of underground mining articulated vehicle based on the preview control method by MENG Yu, GAN Xin, BAI Guo-xing

“…The realization of automatic driving of underground mine vehicles can improve mining automation and intelligence and ensure safety of workers, and it can significantly increase mining and exploitation efficiency. Automatic driving of underground mining vehicles requires the technologies of location, communication, navigation, and path following control. …”
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An inclusive solution based on grey water footprint for performance evaluation of industrial wastewater treatment systems by Keivan Arastou, Ali Dehnavi, Shervin Jamshidi

“…These advantages are critical for assessing an industrial WWTP treating complex wastewater, with hazardous pollutants and variable inflow. Moreover, we introduced four innovative criteria based on GWF and improved it as a multi-functional index. …”
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Prediction of Soil Carbon Sequestration in Rangelands Regarding the Depth and Elevation of Sample Locations using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) (Case Study: Lar Wat... by zeinab jafarian, zhila ghorbani

“…This system is based on the combination of three components: membership functions of input and output variables (fuzzification), fuzzy rules (rule base), mechanism inference (a combination of rules with fuzzy input), output characteristics, and results of the system (de-fuzzification). …”
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The potential habitat of Phlomoides rotata in Tibet was based on an optimized MaxEnt model by Jun-Wei Wang, Jun-Wei Wang, Min Xu, Norbu Ngawang, Yonghao Chen, Ngawang Bonjor, Xiaoyan Jia, Zhefei Zeng, Zhefei Zeng, La Qiong, La Qiong

“…IntroductionPhlomoides rotata, an important Tibetan medicinal plant, has garnered significant attention due to its remarkable medicinal value and ecological functions. However, overharvesting and climate change have progressively reduced its distribution range, threatening its survival.MethodsThis study employed an optimized MaxEnt model, integrating field survey data and multiple environmental variables, to predict and analyze the potential suitable distribution of P. rotata in Tibet.ResultsThe model achieved high predictive accuracy, with Ture skill statistic (TSS) = 0.87 and Cohen’s Kappa Coefficient (Kappa) = 0.81. …”
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Effects of Exercise on Physical Fitness in Older Adults with and Without Severe Cognitive Impairment by Oliver Ramos-Álvarez, Elkin Eduardo Roldán-Aguilar, Mariano Altamiranda-Saavedra, Juan Carlos Marín, Víctor Arufe-Giráldez

“…Physical fitness is defined as the ability to perform daily activities efficiently and without excessive fatigue, involving anthropometric variables and physical capacities. …”
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Imbalanced Power Spectral Generation for Respiratory Rate and Uncertainty Estimations Based on Photoplethysmography Signal by Soojeong Lee, Mugahed A. Al-antari, Gyanendra Prasad Joshi, Yeong Hyeon Gu

“…Thus, accurate estimation of RRs for cardiopulmonary function is essential for home health monitoring systems. …”
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