Induction of Convolutional Decision Trees for Semantic Segmentation of Color Images Using Differential Evolution and Time and Memory Reduction Techniques by Adriana-Laura López-Lobato, Héctor-Gabriel Acosta-Mesa, Efrén Mezura-Montes

“…Convolutional Decision Trees (CDTs) are machine learning models utilized as interpretable methods for image segmentation. Their graphical structure enables a relatively simple interpretation of how the tree successively divides the image pixels into two classes, distinguishing between objects of interest and the image background. …”
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Exploring 1,3,4-oxadiazole derivatives for hepatocellular carcinoma: synthesis, and bioactivity evaluation by Mohini Patidar, Raghvendra Dubey, Nitin Deshmukh

“…To test the inhibitory efficacy against the protein target tyrosine kinase (PDB: 1M17), 30 designed derivative compounds underwent molecular docking experiments. 10 synthesized derivatives were structurally confirmed through Mass, NMR, and IR spectrometry, ensuring their purity and identity.  …”
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Preparation of functionalized polyethyleneimine materials and studies on its uranium adsorption properties by Huijun Yan, Long Huo, Zhi Zhang, Haoyuan Wu, Shimin Fang, Xuanyi Li, Jianwei Bai

“…Accordingly, the porous structure endows the PEI-MO-AO a good hydrophilicity. …”
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Macrostomia Surgery Using Small Z-plasty for Construction of the Corner of the Mouth by Yuka Hirota, MD, PhD, Aya Yoshikawa, MD, Hiromi Kino, MD, PhD, Koichi Ueda, MD, PhD

“…The flaps are moved, and the sutured central line is depressed into a web-like structure. This effect was utilized in our technique, and this depression was matched to the corner of the mouth. …”
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Lithium Manganese Oxide (Li2MnO3) as a promising photocatalyst for the degradation of Eriochrome Black T by Aderemi Babatunde Alabi, Marco Villani, Valentina Sinisi, Stefano Rampino, Nicola Coppede, Samuel Adebayo, Haleemat Iyabode Adegoke, Samson Ibukun Akinsola

“…We present a cost-effective synthesis method for lithium manganese oxide (Li2MnO3), which aggregate to form a densely packed microcrystalline powder, with smooth-stone morphology, and monoclinic crystal structure. Optical characterization reveals broad visible light absorption, strong infrared reflectance and an optical bandgap of 2.1 eV, suggesting potential applications in radiation-resistant coatings. …”
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Research on Quality Anomaly Recognition Method Based on Optimized Probabilistic Neural Network by Li-li Li, Kun Chen, Jian-min Gao, Hui Li

“…PNN recognized successfully both single pattern and mixed pattern of control charts because of its simple network structure and excellent recognition effect. In order to eliminate the defect of experience value, the key parameter of PNN was optimized by the improved (SGA) single-target optimization genetic algorithm, which made PNN achieve a higher rate of recognition accuracy than PNN optimized by standard genetic algorithm. …”
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Analysis of the Compressibility Effect of Overburden in a Deep Shield Tunnel Based on the Effect of the Pressure Arch by Ping Lei, Xin Han, Fei Ye, Xing Liang, Biao He, Zhi-jun Duan

“…The results show the following: (1) the displacement of the segment is composed of the shield tail gap, the compressive displacement of the soil, and the translational displacement of the soil; (2) the intensity of the pressure arch effect is interactively influenced by the thickness-diameter ratio and the soil properties; (3) the compressive displacement of the soil mass accounts for a larger proportion of floating segment-induced displacements; and (4) the perturbation influence calculation formula of the surrounding strata and the building structure is obtained based on the Mindlin solution.…”
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The inhibitory effects of ginsenosides on periodontitis pathogenic bacteria by Qiuyang Lei, Jianrong Chen, Ye Yuan, Chenxing Hu, Zhiying Lin, Shuang Yang, Kevin H. Mayo, Yifa Zhou, Lin Sun, Wenzhi Song

“…In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of ginsenosides on Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum, along with their structure–activity relationships and mechanisms of action. …”
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Strong Nucleating Effect of Si-Containing Tri-Block Oligomers on Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) by Quankai Sun, Yao Wang, Miaorong Zhang, Linjun Huang, Pengwei Zhang, Kang Li, Wei Wang, Jianguo Tang

“…The development of a silane coupling agent with an aminopropyl structure as a nucleating agent for poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is reported in this study. …”
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The vdW interactions enhance/suppress the carrier mobilities in two-dimensional GaN-BAs/SiS vdW heterostructure by Lijia Tong, Lei Yue, Tiantian Zhang, Jiaqi Liu, Weiyi Suo, Binbin Huang, Na Jin

“…The carrier mobility of two-dimensional (2D) materials can be modulated by van der Waals (vdW) interactions in conjunction with structure factors. This paper presents a comprehensive theoretical investigation of the intrinsic carrier mobilities of the flattened 2D GaN-BAs vdW heterostructure (2D GaN-BAs) and the buckled 2D GaN-SiS vdW heterostructure (2D GaN-SiS). …”
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The Evolution Logic and Implications of Clinical Medical Education Reform in the United States from the Perspective of Medical-Education Collaboration by Yan GAO, Ana XIE, Jianlin HOU, You YOU, Weimin WANG

“…China can learn from its reform experience, establish a dynamic response mechanism for educational goals, build a cross-sectoral collaborative governance structure, and strengthen the clinical orientation and integration of medical curricula.…”
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Study on the impact of Gurney flap parameters on rotor performance improvement by LIU Shaoteng, LIU Xiangnan, SHAO Tianshuang, WANG Puyuan

“…The results show that when the Gurney flap height is 2%<i>c</i>, the length is 0.2<i>R</i>, and the center position is 0.7<i>R</i>, the rotor thrust is increased by 14.15%. The double vortex structure formed behind the Gurney flap can create a suction effect on the upper surface of the airfoil, which can delay flow separation on the upper surface of the blade, thereby enhancing the rotor thrust.…”
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Exploring RNA modifications in infectious non-coding circular RNAs by Pavel Vopalensky, Anton Škríba, Michela Chiumenti, Lucia Ďuričeková, Anna Šimonová, Ondřej Lukšan, Francesco Di Serio, Beatriz Navarro, Hana Cahova

“…These positions are located in the left terminal region of the CEVd rod-like structure where likely RNA Pol II and and TFIIIA-7ZF bind, thus suggesting potential biological role of methylation in viroid replication.…”
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Robust organic radical cations with near-unity absorption across solar spectrum by Shuai Zhang, Wenbin Huang, Yuxin Zhu, Jian Wang, Feng Cao, Qian Zhang, Engui Zhao, Zikai He

“…Gram-scale organic radical cations are straightforwardly synthesized through single-electron oxidation. The open-shell structure and intervalence charge-transfer characteristics of radicals enable near-unity absorption of full solar spectral irradiance. …”
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Antiageing strategy for neurodegenerative diseases: from mechanisms to clinical advances by Qiu Jiang, Jie Liu, Shan Huang, Xuan-Yue Wang, Xiaowei Chen, Guang-Hui Liu, Keqiang Ye, Weihong Song, Colin L. Masters, Jun Wang, Yan-Jiang Wang

“…During ageing, the progressive deterioration of the structure and function of the entire body hampers its active and adaptive responses to various stimuli, thereby rendering individuals more vulnerable to neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Synthesis of SnO2 quantum dots with 1,3-dimethylimidazolium-2-carboxylate as inducing agent and the gas sensitive performance to ethanol by LIU Songtao, ZHENG Xianjun, YANG Kai, SUN Zhongming, FANG Chenyu, HOU Haiyun

“…In order to obtain SnO2 quantum dots with good gas response, the SnO2 quantum dots with diameters of about 4 nm were successfully synthesized by using 1,3-dimethyl imidazolium-2-carboxylate (1,3-diMiM-2-COO) as inducing agent and polyethylene glycol 200 (PEG200) as dispersant. The structure and morphology of SnO2 quantum dots were characterized by X-ray diffraction and high resolution transmission electron microscope. …”
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Glacier-fed lakes produce lower methane fluxes than non-glacier-fed lakes on the Tibetan Plateau by Shuang Liu, Fuyuan Mai, Xiaodong Li, Meiqi Huang, Qing Yang, Guangli Mu, Linyuan Lu, Qianggong Zhang, Yiwen Liu, Yindong Tong

“…Network analysis showed that the microbial community structure in glacier-fed lakes was more stable. The neutral community model confirmed deterministic processes mainly shape microbial assembly in glacial lakes with different recharge types. …”
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The RADx Tech Clinical Studies Core: A Model for Academic Based Clinical Studies by Laura Gibson, Nisha Fahey, Nathaniel Hafer, Bryan Buchholz, Denise Dunlap, Robert Murphy, Chad Achenbach, Cheryl Stone, Rebecca Cleeton, Jared O'Neal, Jennifer Frediani, Miriam Vos, Oliver Brand, Risha Nayee, Leona Wells, Wilbur Lam, Greg Martin, Yukari Manabe, Matthew Robinson, John Broach, Jeffrey Olgin, Bruce Barton, Stephenie Lemon, Allison Blodgett, David McManus

“…The CSC reduced the typical time and cost of developing medical devices and highlighted the impactful role of academic and NIH partnership in addressing public health needs at a rapid pace during a global pandemic. The structure, deployment, and lessons learned from this experience are widely applicable to future in vitro diagnostic device clinical studies.…”
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Prediction of Friction Torque in Paired Tapered Roller Bearings of Disc Cutter Under Tri-Axial Rock-Breaking Loads and Preload by Gang Hu, Chaoyu Yang, Huanqiang Li, Haiming Zhao, Zhihao Zhang

“…To study the effect of preload force on the friction torque of paired tapered roller bearings during rock-breaking, the transmission of preload and rock-breaking loads within the disc cutter structure is first analyzed, and a bearing load distribution model is established. …”
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Plant Functional Traits, but Not Community Composition, Are Affected by Summer Precipitation and Herbivory in an Old‐Field Ecosystem by Julia N. Eckberg, Mariano A. Rodríguez‐Cabal, M. Noelia Barrios‐García, Nathan J. Sanders

“…Here, we manipulated summer precipitation and insect presence in an old‐field ecosystem and quantified their interactive effects on plant community structure and functional traits. Overall, the effect of an insect herbivore on the plant community was contingent on the precipitation treatment. …”
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