Harnessing smartphone RGB imagery and LiDAR point cloud for enhanced leaf nitrogen and shoot biomass assessment - Chinese spinach as a case study by Aravind Harikumar, Aravind Harikumar, Itamar Shenhar, Itamar Shenhar, Itamar Shenhar, Miguel R. Pebes-Trujillo, Miguel R. Pebes-Trujillo, Lin Qin, Menachem Moshelion, Menachem Moshelion, Jie He, Jie He, Kee Woei Ng, Kee Woei Ng, Kee Woei Ng, Matan Gavish, Matan Gavish, Ittai Herrmann, Ittai Herrmann

“…Specifically, we derive spectral features from the RGB images and structural features from the LiDAR data to predict these key plant parameters. …”
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Interprofessional Differences in Multidimensional Self-Efficacy Associated With Professional Performance in Nephrology During Case-Based Learning by Chia-Ter Chao, Mei-Yi Wu, Kuan-Yu Hung, Mai-Szu Wu, Jyh-Chong Liang

“…We undertook confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), followed by structural equation modeling (SEM) to evaluate associations between 5 dimensions of learning SE (conceptual understanding [CU], higher-order cognitive skills [HC], practical work [PW], everyday application [EA], and medical science communication [MSC]) and their professional SE in nephrology according to participants' medical professions. …”
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Laser energy asymmetry-driven deflection of Au plasma jets in half-cylinder target and its interaction with CH corona plasma by Zhu Lei, Yuxue Zhang, Tianming Song, Qing Wang, Wenqiang Yuan, Kuan Ren, Chengwu Huang, Yang Zhao, Bo Qing, Zhiyu Zhang, Guohong Yang, Yukun Li, Tao Chen, Xingsen Che, Tuo Zhu, Gang Xiong, Min Lv, Yan Zhao, Liling Li, Lifeng Wang, Jiwei Li, Jiyan Zhang, Bin Qiao, Jiamin Yang

“…X-ray and optical imaging revealed distinct deflection structures and about 15-degree deflection of the Au plasma jets. …”
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Contribution to turbulence suppression of the radial wavenumber spectral shift induced by negative bias in the J-TEXT tokamak by Daiqing Xu, Hai Liu, Junren Shao, Yuhong Xu, Zhipeng Chen, Jun Cheng, Haifeng Liu, Xianqu Wang, Jie Huang, Xin Zhang, Changjian Tang, Zhongyong Chen, Nengchao Wang, Zhoujun Yang, Yonghua Ding, Yuan Pan, the J-TEXT Team

“…Meanwhile, the Reynolds stress is found to be reduced and the tilt of turbulent eddy structures is verified in this experiments. The results are in agreement with the spectral shift model (Staebler et al 2013 Phys. …”
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Effects of Aging Biodegradable Agricultural Films on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metal Speciation by Hao Wu, Tianmu Peng, Xueya Li, Yang Zhao, Fengshuo Huang, Peng Guo, Mingfu Lyu, Junhua Yin, Qin Liu, Shaban Gouda, Ibrahim Mohamed, Qing Huang, Xu Wang

“…Surface characteristics and chemical structures of the films changed significantly after one (T2) and two years (T1) of aging compared to new films (T3). …”
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Ion Substitution-Induced Distorted MOF Lattice with Deviated Energy and Dielectric Properties for Quasi-Solid-State Ion Conductor by Yike Huang, Yun Zheng, Yan Guo, Qi Zhang, Yingying Shen, Hebin Zhang, Yinan Liu, Yihao Zheng, Pingshan Jia, Rong Chen, Lifen Long, Zhiyuan Zhang, Congcong Zhang, Yuanhang Hou, Kunye Yan, Ziyu Huang, Manting Zhang, Jiangmin Jiang, Shengyang Dong, Wen Lei, Huaiyu Shao

“…In this paper, we employ an ion substitution strategy to manipulate the scaffold structure at the lattice level by replacing hydrogen with larger alkali cations. …”
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Dry-shrinkage of sandy clay improved by ecological fibers based on experiment and DEM simulation by Hong Guo, Yuyan Lu, Wenyang Li, Fang Dang, Ya Wang, Xiaoqin Luo, Jiangtao Fu, Hong Jiang, Mingjiang Tao

“…To investigate the inhibitory impact of various ecological fibers on shrinkage cracks in sandy clay, binary image processing technology was employed to quantitatively analyze water evaporation, surface crack development, evolution, and structural morphology under the influence of jute fibers and rice straw fibers. …”
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Inhibiting CD36 palmitoylation improves cardiac function post-infarction by regulating lipid metabolic homeostasis and autophagy by Qingwei Zhang, Jiamin Li, Xin Liu, Ximing Chen, Liwei Zhu, Zhen Zhang, Yingying Hu, Tong Zhao, Han Lou, Henghui Xu, Wenjie Zhao, Xinxin Dong, Zeqi Sun, Xiuxiu Sun, Baofeng Yang, Yong Zhang

“…Abstract Alterations in myocardial energy substrate metabolism and mitochondrial injury following myocardial infarction (MI) lead to structural and functional abnormalities of the heart. …”
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CHPF2 as a novel biomarker and ponicidin as a potential therapeutic agent in hepatocellular carcinoma by Zuhui Liang, Yingyi Ye, Zhihong Deng, Huan Lan, Caihong Liu, Yuanhang Xu, Minqi Fan, Zhongqiu Liu, Peng Wu, Lin An, Caiyan Wang

“…We further explored Rabdosia rubescens, a plant used in cancer therapy, for its potential to modulate CHPF2. Structural biology and ligand fishing identified ponicidin, a compound that significantly suppresses HCC cell growth and migration in both in vitro and in vivo models. …”
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Geochemical characteristics, origin and main controlling factors of helium gas accumulation of helium-bearing natural gas in Sulige Gas Field, Ordos Basin, China by Liyong Fan, Jianshe Wei, Aiping Hu, Yuhong Li, Linze Xie, Tao Jiang, Yuxuan Zhang, Shangwei Ma

“…The helium accumulation in the Sulige Gas Field is influenced by the ancient and modern structural location, the high helium generation intensity and relatively low hydrocarbon generation potential of helium source rocks (such as U–Th-rich basement granite and granite gneiss), the development of basement faults, and the complex gas–water relationship, which is favorable for the helium to dissolve out of the water and enter into the natural gas reservoirs.…”
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Differential involvement of neurotransmitter pathways in AD, bvFTD and MCI: Whole-brain MRI analysis by Ricardo Félix Morais, José Maria Sousa, Cemal Koba, Leon Andres, Tiago Jesus, Inês Baldeiras, Tiago Gil Oliveira, Isabel Santana

“…AD is associated with memory impairment, bvFTD with behavioral dysfunction, and MCI as a transitional stage between normal cognition and dementia. While structural brain changes have been widely studied, the role of neurotransmitter pathways remains underexplored. …”
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Trade-off strategies between drought resistance and growth rate of dominant tree species in karst forests within heterogeneous habitats by Jing Wang, Bin Wang, Denghui Wang, Yanping Dong, Jianxing Li, Fang Lu, Wanglan Tao, Yili Guo, Wusheng Xiang, Meilan Wen, Xiankun Li

“…Analysis of 38 species along a 190-meter aridity gradient reveals drought resistance enhancement through foliar modifications: 56.79% increase in cuticle thickness, 56.42% denser palisade mesophyll thickness, and 36.48% expansion in spongy mesophyll thickness, accompanied by 45.67% growth reduction. Structural equation modeling confirms a significant drought resistance-growth trade-off (β = − 0.504), indicating carbon allocation constraints. …”
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An experimental model of chronic severe mitral regurgitationCentral MessagePerspective by Martha M.O. McGilvray, MSt, MD, MPHS, Tari-Ann E. Yates, MD, Lynn Pauls, MD, Meghan O. Kelly, MD, Nicholas Razo, BS, Stacie McElligott, BAS, RVTg, RLAT, Glenn J. Foster, RT(R, MR), Jie Zheng, PhD, Jonathan K. Zoller, MD, Christian Zemlin, PhD, Ralph J. Damiano, Jr., MD

“…Conclusions: Within the 6 dogs that successfully completed the full experimental protocol, this model replicated the clinical phenotype of severe MR, which led to marked structural and electrophysiologic cardiac remodeling. …”
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A Novel Electrocardiographic Approach for Accurate Diagnosis of Prior Inferior Myocardial Infarction by Hailei Liu, MD, Thien Tan Tri Tai Truyen, MD, Harpriya Chugh, MSHS, Kyndaron Reinier, PhD, Ashkan Ehdaie, MD, Eugenio Cingolani, MD, Archana Ramireddy, MD, Eric D. Braunstein, MD, Michael Shehata, MD, Xunzhang Wang, MD, Sumeet S. Chugh, MD

“…These findings have potential implications for clinical practice and highlight the need for large, multicenter studies to further define the optimal criteria for the ECG diagnosis of structural heart disease.…”
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Ecotype-specific responses of Typha domingensis to microplastics: Antioxidant defense and biochemical adaptations in wetland ecosystems by Muhammad Aqeel, Ali Noman, Saher Nawaz, Noreen Khalid, Muhammad Kashif Irshad, Muhammad Faisal Iqbal, Modhi O. Alotaibi, Motirh Al-Mutairi, Mohamed O. Alshahrani, Nahaa M. Alotaibi, Fahad Mohammed Alzuaibr

“…The inherent ability of plants to withstand microplastic (MP) stress is primarily governed by complex structural and physio-biochemical adaptations. In this study, the MP tolerance mechanisms of six naturally occurring ecotypes of Typha domingensis Pers. were assessed by examining plant pigments, ionic homeostasis, secondary metabolites, and antioxidant defense responses in MP-contaminated wetlands. …”
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Synthesis of Mg-, Al- and Mg/Al-date palm fronds modified biochars: characterization and investigations on phosphorus adsorption characteristics by Jellali, Salah, Hadroug, Samar, Al-Wardy, Malik, Hamdi, Helmi,  Al-Sabahi, Jamal, Bekri, Imene, Al-Raeesi, Ahmed, Hamdi, Wissem,  Jeguirim, Mejdi

“…In this study, three biochars were synthesized at 500 °C from pre-impregnated date palm fronds (DPFs) with 1 M solutions containing either MgCl2 (DPF-Mg-B), AlCl3 (DPF-Al-B) or a combination of MgCl2/AlCl3 (DPF-Mg/Al-B). Subsequently, the structural, textural, and surface chemistry properties of these biochars were assessed. …”
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Machine Learning for the Photonic Evaluation of Cranial and Extracranial Sites in Healthy Individuals and in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Antonio Currà, Riccardo Gasbarrone, Davide Gattabria, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Giuseppe Bonifazi, Silvia Serranti, Paolo Missori, Francesco Fattapposta, Carlotta Manfredi, Andrea Maffucci, Luca Puce, Lucio Marinelli, Carlo Trompetto

“…In conclusion, spectral analysis revealed distinct wavelength-specific patterns collected from cranial and extracranial sites reflecting biochemical and structural differences between patients with MS and normal subjects. …”
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Impact of short-term housing temperature alteration on metabolic parameters and adipose tissue in female mice by Henry A. Paz, Henry A. Paz, C. G. Shashank, C. G. Shashank, Lasya Buddha, Tian Lam, Taylor Zhang, Ying Zhong, James D. Sikes, Craig Porter, Reid D. Landes, Roy Morello, Umesh D. Wankhade, Umesh D. Wankhade

“…We hypothesized that even brief exposure during this critical window could cause persistent structural and molecular alterations in adipose tissue.MethodsFemale C57BL/6J mice were housed at cold (CE, 8°C), thermoneutral (TN, 30°C), or standard room temperature (RT, 22°C) conditions for one week before and throughout pregnancy. …”
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Acute dentate nucleus deep brain stimulation modulates corticomotor excitability in chronic stroke survivors by Xin Li, Kenneth B. Baker, Kyle O'Laughlin, Yin-Liang Lin, Kelsey Baker, Robert Chen, Jacqueline Chen, Andre G. Machado, Ela B. Plow

“…Effects of acute DN-DBS on physiology are contingent upon structural preservation of key white matter tracts and associated with motor gains made with chronic DN-DBS. …”
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Dynamic 3D-Network Coating Composite Enables Global Isolation of Phosphopeptides, Stepwise Separation of Mono- and Multi-Phosphopeptides, and Phosphoproteomics of Human Lung Cells by Linlin Liu, Zhenhua Chen, Danni Wang, Weida Liang, Binbin Wang, Chenglong Xia, Yinghua Yan, Chuanfan Ding, Xiaodan Meng, Hongze Liang

“…The outer functional 3D-network layer was prepared by free radical polymerization of the phosphonate-functionalized vinyl imidazolium salt monomer and subsequent metal immobilization. Due to its unique structural feature and high content of Ti⁴⁺ ions, the resulting phosphonate-immobilized adsorbent composite G@mSiO₂@PPFIL-Ti⁴⁺ exhibits excellent performance in phosphopeptide enrichment with a low detection limit (0.1 fmol, tryptic β-casein digest) and superior selectivity (molar ratio of 1:15,000, digest mixture of β-casein and bovine serum albumin). …”
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