Application of artificial muscle e-rubber for healthcare sensing: verification of measurement properties as a smart insole by Hidemasa Yoneda, Hidemasa Yoneda, Takashi Yamaga, Takeshi Fujiwara, Yoko Komori, Masatoshi Shimada, Yuki Kato, Shintaro Oyama, Shingo Shimoda, Michiro Yamamoto, Hitoshi Hirata

“…However, for the sensor embedded within the insole housing, the coefficient of variation increased to less than 8%, and the confidence interval was 1.5%, likely owing to the influence of gaps within the insole structure. Regarding the load estimation equation, a 5th-order polynomial approximation (R2 >0.999) demonstrated the best fit, indicating that it is sufficiently accurate for healthcare sensing applications. …”
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Identification of genetic determinants of antibiotic resistance in Helicobacter pylori isolates in Vietnam by high-throughput sequencing by Phuc Hoang Bui, Trang Ngoc Minh Cao, Thanh Truc Tran, Takashi Matsumoto, Junko Akada, Yoshio Yamaoka

“…In addition, a genome-wide association study (GWAS) and linear mixed model were used to identify genetic variants associated with antimicrobial resistance phenotypes while adjusting for covariates such as population structure. …”
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Stochastic Variance Reduced Primal–Dual Hybrid Gradient Methods for Saddle-Point Problems by Weixin An, Yuanyuan Liu, Fanhua Shang, Hongying Liu

“…Our algorithms have a simpler structure and lower per-iteration complexity than SOTA ADMMs. …”
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Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Aussie Current With High-Intensity Interval Training on Abdominal Adiposity in Young Adults With Overweight and Obesity: Protocol for a Random... by Ana Carolina Aparecida Marcondes-Scalli, Patricia Rehder-Santos, Étore De Favari Signini, Alex Castro, Carla Dato, Leonardo Furlan, Richard Eloin Liebano, Aparecida Maria Catai

“…Data analysis involves linear mixed models estimated using the maximum likelihood method with an appropriate covariance matrix structure. …”
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Synthesis, biological investigation, and in silico studies of 2-aminothiazole sulfonamide derivatives as potential antioxidants by Apilak Worachartcheewan, Ratchanok Pingaew, Veda Prachayasittikul, Setthawut Apiraksattayakul, Supaluk Prachayasittikul, Somsak Ruchirawat, Virapong Prachayasittikul

“…An additional set of structurally modified compounds were designed based on QSAR findings to finally obtain 112 newly designed compounds in which their activities (DPPH and SOD) were predicted. …”
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Interrelationships of Pressure-Dependent Hole Fraction and Elongational Viscosity in Polymer Melts by Fatma Sahin-Dinc, Ugur Yahsi, Tomas Sedlacek

“…The effects of the four viscosity parameters (such as transmission and activation energy coefficients in these equations) on the elongational viscosity are analyzed in detail and some conclusions on the structural differences for the polymers are discussed.…”
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Formation and Characterization of Xylitol-Modified Glycidyl Methacrylate-<i>co</i>-Ethyl Methacrylate Matrices for Controlled Release of Antimicrobial Compounds by Adam Chyzy, Przemysław Gnatowski, Edyta Piłat, Maciej Sienkiewicz, Katarzyna Wozniak, Marta Wojnicka, Krzysztof Brzezinski, Marta E. Plonska-Brzezinska

“…Polymers, particularly hydrogels, are one of the more essential materials for designing novel drug-delivery systems, thanks to the ease of tuning their structures. This work exploits this property by utilizing copolymerization, microwave modification, and drug-loading processes to obtain antibacterial gels. …”
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Attitudes, Perceptions, and Factors Influencing the Adoption of AI in Health Care Among Medical Staff: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Qianqian Dai, Ming Li, Maoshu Yang, Shiwu Shi, Zhaoyu Wang, Jiaojiao Liao, Zhaoji Li, Weinan E, Liyuan Tao, Yi-Da Tang

“…Multiple linear regression and Karlson-Holm-Breen mediation analysis were used to identify influencing factors. …”
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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN BEHCHET’S DISEASE by P. S. Ovcharov, T. A. Lisitsyna, D. Yu. Veltishchev, O. F. Seravina, O. B. Kovalevskaya, S. I. Glukhova, Z. S. Alekberova, E. L. Nasonov

“…ADSDs were diagnosed by a psychiatrist according to the ICD-10 during semi-structured interviews using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A), and the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS). …”
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Striato-cortical connectivity patterns predict clinical profiles in Huntington’s disease by Audrey E. De Paepe, Vasiliki Bikou, Eylül Turan, Alexis Pérez-Bellido, Clara Garcia-Gorro, Nadia Rodriguez-Dechicha, Irene Vaquer, Matilde Calopa, Ruth de Diego-Balaguer, Estela Camara

“…Conclusions: Distinct Huntington’s disease clinical profiles can be characterized by predominantly motor-cognitive or behavioral disturbances, each related with unique functional and structural brain signatures. This substantiates that striato-cortical circuits exhibit functional interaction and potential reorganization.…”
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Renewable Energy and Price Stability: An Analysis of Volatility and Market Shifts in the European Electricity Sector (2015–2025) by Marek Pavlík, František Kurimský, Kamil Ševc

“…Based on high-frequency data (at 15 min to hourly resolution) on electricity prices, solar and wind generation, and residual load, both year-on-year and structural changes in volatility are quantified. The results show a significant increase in volatility after 2021, with outliers appearing particularly during the 2022 energy crisis, most notably in countries with a high share of RES and limited system flexibility. …”
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Predictive modeling of longitudinal cracking in CRCP using PSO-tuned gradient boosting machines by Ali Alnaqbi, Ghazi G. Al-Khateeb, Waleed Zeiada

“…Abstract Longitudinal cracking poses a serious threat to the longevity and functionality of continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP). Using structural, traffic, and climatic data taken from the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) database, this study presents a machine learning system based on a gradient boosting machine (GBM) optimized using particle swarm optimization (PSO) to forecast longitudinal cracking. …”
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Measurement and Analysis of Deformation of Underlying Tunnel Induced by Foundation Pit Excavation by Quan Yin, Tan Xin, Hu Zhenggang, Huang Minghua

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The V4: a Decade after the EU Entry by Eduard Nežinský, Elena Fifeková

“…The main concern for economic policy in the V4 as well as the entire EU continues to be tackling unemployment and facilitating factors´ productivity by structural reforms. The paper makes use of parametric and non-parametric approaches with a view to cross-checking the results obtained on the technological change within the EU at large and across the V4 countries in particular. …”
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Quantitative Fractal Analysis of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Evolution in Recycled Aggregate Concrete Beams: Investigation of Dosage-Dependent Mechanical Response Under Increment... by Xiu-Cheng Zhang, Xue-Fei Chen

“…These findings are crucial for engineering design and application, enabling better evaluation of structural performance under various conditions.…”
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Active Vibration Control of Plate Partly Treated with ACLD Using Hybrid Control by Dongdong Zhang, Ling Zheng

“…Therefore, its application in structural engineering can be highly appreciated.…”
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Rotational molding of LLDPE/coir fiber composites: Effect of fiber on mechanical, thermal, morphological and flammability properties by Lumirca Del Valle Espinoza León, Viviane Alves Escócio, Leila Lea Yuan Visconte, Ana Maria Furtado de Sousa, Ana Lúcia Nazareth da Silva, Elen Beatriz Acordi Vasques Pacheco

“…This study uses a rotomolding procedure to produce hollow cubes made of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and coconut fibers (CF). …”
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Localization and Study of Histochemical Effects

“…Localization of excess Mn is therefore of special interest for understanding metal tolerance mechanisms in this species. In this study, structural and histochemical alterations caused by Mn accumulation in leaves were investigated in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L. cv. …”
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Interfacial Activity and Acute Toxicity of Surfactants to Aquatic Animals by Noriko Takada, Takeshi Kobayashi, Masaru Oya

“…Surfactants exhibit different physiochemical properties depending on their structural characteristics. This review discusses the relationship between surface tension and the interfacial activity of the most widely used surfactants (anionic and nonionic surfactants). …”
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Assembly and comparative analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of Abies beshanzuensis: insights into conservation genomics of a critically endangered fir by Xingjian Liu, Shiyu Hu, Jiahao Shen, Mimi Li

“…The mitochondrial genome is 1.06 Mb in size with a GC content of 45.97%, and consists of nine linear chromosomes and one circular chromosome. Comprehensive analyses, including genome annotation, structural comparisons, RNA editing site prediction, and phylogenetic reconstruction, were subsequently conducted. …”
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