Confident Learning-Based Label Correction for Retinal Image Segmentation by Tanatorn Pethmunee, Supaporn Kansomkeat, Patama Bhurayanontachai, Sathit Intajag

“…The Mean Boundary F1 Score (MeanBFScore) remained invariant, signifying the maintenance of boundary integrity. CJA and PBNR demonstrated strengths under different conditions, producing variations in performance that were dependent on the noise level and dataset characteristics. …”
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Watkins wheat landraces decode nitrogen-driven biomass trade-offs: GWAS exposes root-shoot dialectics and elite landraces for resilient agriculture by Abdul Waheed, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal, Zareen Sarfraz, Junliang Hou, Yanping Wei, Bo Song, Shifeng Cheng

“…This study aimed to dissect the molecular and physiological foundations of nitrogen-driven resilience in wheat, leveraging the genetically diverse Watkins wheat landraces as a source of adaptive alleles.MethodsA total of 308 Watkins wheat landraces were phenotyped under low nitrogen (LN) and normal nitrogen (NN) conditions to assess root-shoot allocation strategies. …”
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Bioinformatics pipeline to guide late‐onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) post‐GWAS studies: Prioritizing transcription regulatory variants within LOAD‐associated regions by Michael W. Lutz, Ornit Chiba‐Falek

“…The proposed bioinformatics pipeline progresses from SNPs located in LOAD‐GWAS regions to a filtered set of candidate regulatory SNPs that have a predicted strong effect on TF binding. Methods Active enhancers within LOAD‐associated regions were identified and SNPs located in the enhancers were catalogued. …”
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Battery Electric Vehicle Adoption in Indonesia: Insights from Consumer Preferences and Stakeholder Perspectives by Indira Ayu Adzhani, Bambang Pramono, M. Setyawan Santoso, Mohamed Yusuf Faridian Wirayat, Liane Okdinawati, Prawira Fajarindra Belgiawan

“…This study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative insights from focus group discussions and stakeholder interviews with quantitative analysis using a mixed multinomial logit (MMNL) model. …”
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Reproductive choices, mobile technology and social media: insights from Nigerian women’s family planning experiences by Idowu O. Ayodeji, Tosin O. Oni, Oladimeji Ogunoye

“…Objective This study examines the interplay between abortion experiences and contraceptive use among Nigerian women of reproductive age, with a particular focus on the role of family planning (FP) information disseminated through mobile phones and social media. Methods Drawing on data from the 2018 Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey, the analysis centers on a cohort of 8,687 women aged 15–49 who have expressed no desire for more children. …”
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The importance of socio-demographic factors on food literacy in disadvantaged communities by Rafael A. Araque-Padilla, Maria Jose Montero-Simo

“…This study examines food literacy in a disadvantaged community in western Honduras, specifically analyzing how socio-demographic factors influence food-related behaviors.MethodsWe assessed food literacy levels in 400 predominantly female-headed households in a disadvantaged community in western Honduras. …”
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Decline in and recovery of fertility rates after COVID-19-related state of emergency in Japan by Hisashi Masuyama, Tomohiro Mitoma, Jota Maki, Hikaru Ooba

“…This study aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 infection rates and regional sociodemographic factors on the recovery of fertility rates in Japan following the state of emergency.Methods This study examined prefectural fertility data from before the COVID-19 pandemic to forecast fertility rates up to 2022 using a seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average model. …”
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Geological environment and main geological safety challenges in the northern segment of the southeast Xizang (Tibet) power transmission corridor by TIAN Xuwen, WANG Yanbing, ZHU Shu, YAO Xin, LI Xianxin

“…This study aims to safeguard the geological route selection, construction, and operation of the northern segment of the southeast Xizang(Tibet) power transmission corridor.  Methods  We conduct a comprehensive review of literature from both domestic and international sources, and elaborate extensively the regional geological conditions and significant geological safety challenges encountered along the corridor. …”
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Correlations among Corneal Biomechanical Parameters, Stiffness, and Thickness Measured Using Corvis ST and Pentacam in Patients with Ocular Hypertension by Qian Liu, Chenjiu Pang, Changgeng Liu, Wenjun Cheng, Shuai Ming, Wenwen Du, Xiaomei Feng

“…To preliminary explore the correlations among corneal biomechanical parameters, stiffness, and thickness in patients with ocular hypertension (OHT) before and after treatment with topical antiglaucoma medications. Methods. This was a retrospective study that included 35 eyes with newly diagnosed OHT. …”
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Single-cell RNA sequencing reveals adrb1 as a sympathetic nerve-regulated immune checkpoint driving T cell exhaustion and impacting immunotherapy in esophageal squamous cell carcin... by Qun Li, Shuning Xu, Yulin Ren, Cheng Zhang, Ke Li, Ying Liu

“…Recent advances in single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) have enabled deeper insights into tumor heterogeneity and the immune landscape, opening the door for personalized treatment strategies that may improve survival and reduce resistance to therapy.MethodsWe combined scRNA-seq with bulk RNA analysis to explore adrenergic receptor signaling in ESCC, focusing on changes before and after neoadjuvant therapy. …”
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Epidemiological trends of influenza A and B in one hospital in Chengdu and national surveillance data (2019–2024) by Xiang Li, Chenlijie Yang, Lu Chen, Jian Ma, Zhongliang Hu

“…These findings underscore the importance of integrating multiple surveillance sources for a comprehensive understanding of influenza dynamics. …”
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Anion exchange membrane test protocol validation by Su Min Ahn, Andrew Boudreau, Anthony C. Ekennia, Anthony C. Ekennia, Anthony C. Ekennia, Anthony C. Ekennia, Alexis Palau, Olivia T. Vulpin, Minkyoung Kwak, Minkyoung Kwak, Minkyoung Kwak, Minkyoung Kwak, Yu Seung Kim, Shannon W. Boettcher, Shannon W. Boettcher, Shannon W. Boettcher, Shannon W. Boettcher, Eun Joo Park, George M. Roberts, Sergio I. Perez Bakovic, Katherine E. Ayers

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Exploring the bacterial communities in date palm roots in saline versus non-saline environment by Shafeeq Rahman, Manzoor Ahmad, Mughair Abdul Aziz, Taif Ibrahim Alrayssi, Asma Saleh Mohammad, Reem Alothman, Khaled Masmoudi

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The implementation of Safety Management Systems in healthcare: a systematic review and international comparison by Zhivko Zhelev, Sian de Bell, Alison Bethel, Maria Clarke, Rob Anderson, Jo Thompson Coon

“…Monitoring and evaluation are an integral part of a systems approach to safety improvement, and there are a number of methods and indicators which could be, and are being, used to assess the impact of patient safety approaches in different countries. …”
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Multiscale impacts of landscape metrics on water quality based on fine-grained land use maps by Ya’nan Zhou, Ya’nan Zhou, Jinke He, Jinke He, Li Feng, Li Feng, Binyao Wang, Binyao Wang, Yuehong Chen, Yuehong Chen, Lingzhan Miao, Lingzhan Miao

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Efficacy of the entomopathogenic fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorokin, against larvae of Hellula undalis, under laboratory conditions by Malyaj R. Prajapati, Ravi Shanker, Reetesh P. Singh, Rajendra Singh, Pankaj Kumar, Jitender Singh, Mahesh K. Bharti, Lokesh K. Gangwar

“…Area of study: The research focused on entomopathogenic fungi and particularly examined the impact of different concentrations of M. anisopliae spores on the mortality of H. undalis larvae under controlled conditions. Material and methods: Fourth instar larvae of H. undalis were exposed to different concentrations of M. anisopliae spores. …”
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Antibacterial Activity and Mechanism of <i>Litsea cubeba</i> Essential Oil Against <i>Salmonella typhimurium</i> by Cuncai Wang, Xiying Chen, Mingjie Liu, Xiaoquan Tang, Youzhi Li, Yuming Zhan, Zhihui Hao

“…Morphological alterations in the cells were observed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while cellular permeability was gauged based on the variations in nucleic acid and protein contents. The impact of LCEO on ATPase activity and its anti-biofilm formation activity was assessed using colorimetric methods. …”
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Eco-emotions: validation of the multi-dimensional inventory of climate emotions in an Australian sample by Kylie Rice, Kim Usher, Nicola S. Schutte, Emma Austin, Emma Austin, Emma Austin, Emma Austin, Rebecca Patrick, Syadani Riyad Fatema, Humayun Kabir, Adam John Rock, Rikki Jones, Ryan L. Davies

“…Recent studies in Poland, Ireland and Norway validated a multi-dimensional and integrative assessment of the eco-emotions tool, the Inventory of Climate Emotions (ICE).MethodsGiven the extreme variations in geographical, climatic, political and cultural factors experienced worldwide, it is necessary to evaluate the ICE across countries. …”
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Development of Adaptive Resource Allocation and Interference Mitigation for Spectrum Sharing in D2D-Enabled 5G Heterogeneous Networks: A Case Study of Urban Microcell Environments by Ashraf Adam Ahmad, Usman Bem Abubakar, Fatai Olatunde Adunola, Amina Jibril, Kulu Ahmad Amalo

“…The LSRL-based scheme was evaluated against conventional DRL methods, demonstrating notable improvements in network performance. …”
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Natural Revegetation Alters Habitat Conditions, Bacterial Components, and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH)-Degrading Communities in Aged PAH-Polluted Soils by Jinrong Huang, Heng Liang, Lilong Huang, Qi Li, Lei Ji, Yingna Xing, Chang Zhou, Jianing Wang, Xiaowen Fu

“…The vegetation restoration of contaminated sites plays a critical role in ensuring the sustained stability and functional integrity of natural ecosystems. However, during the natural revegetation process, the variations in habitat conditions, bacterial community structure, and metabolic functions in aged, polluted soil are still unclear. …”
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