Dual-modality ultrasound/photoacoustic tomography for mapping tissue oxygen saturation distribution in intestinal strangulation by Jie Zhou, Mengchuan Ou, Bo Yuan, Bingzi Yan, Xichuan Wang, Shuaiqi Qiao, Yijie Huang, Lian Feng, Lin Huang, Yan Luo

“…The strangulation of intestinal obstruction (IO) presents challenges in the assessment of disease progression and surgical decision-making. …”
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Sunrise as a tourist attraction in the context of tourist motivation theory: a case study of the peak of Babia Góra (Western Carpathians) by Mocior Ewelina, Nowak Agnieszka, Rechciński Marcin, Franczak Paweł, Hibner Joanna, Krąż Paweł, Tokarczyk Natalia

“…The main objective of our research, based on the case study of Babia Gora, was to answer a more general question whether the sunrise can be considered a tourist attraction. …”
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Age-related decline in retinal function in marmosets by Takahiko Noro, Xiaoli Guo, Rika Kikuchi, Kenya Sato, Kazuhiko Namekata, Youichi Shinozaki, Chikako Harada, Terumi Yurimoto, Nanako Hashimoto, Keiko Moriya-Ito, Tadashi Nakano, Erika Sasaki, Takayuki Harada

“…However, due to anatomical differences and their genetic distance to humans, translation of findings is sometimes complicated. In the present study, as a step toward aging study in vision using non-human primate marmosets, we examined the eyes of aged marmosets non-invasively. …”
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One health behind bars: Seroincidence of Coxiella burnetii in women inmates, correctional officers, and feral cats by Danilo Alves de França, Louise Bach Kmetiuk, Gabriel Luís Brucinski Pinto, Igor Silva Silito, Jully Kosloski, Ana Íris de Lima Duré, Helio Langoni, Juliano Ribeiro, Marcelo Bahia Labruna, Alexander Welker Biondo

“…Although the Q fever causative agent Coxiella burnetii has presented a variety of infection sources, its epidemiology remains to be fully established in vulnerable populations. …”
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Can Bisphenols Alter the Inflammation Process? by Denis Bazany, Hana Greifova, Lucia Zuscikova, Katarina Tokarova, Tomas Jambor, Anton Kovacik, Norbert Lukac

“…Because the immune system and immune response are so intricate, bisphenols may pose more risk to humans than is presently recognized. …”
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Exposure to mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls affects the thyroid function of an Australian seabird (Ardenna carneipes) by Dayanthi Nugegoda, Stephen Raison, Ana F. Miranda, Jason Lu, Chantel S. Foord, Damien Nzabanita, Jennifer L. Lavers

“…The results indicate Hg and PCBs were more abundant in adult shearwaters than in fledglings. …”
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Diagnostics and correction of batch effects in large‐scale proteomic studies: a tutorial by Jelena Čuklina, Chloe H Lee, Evan G Williams, Tatjana Sajic, Ben C Collins, María Rodríguez Martínez, Varun S Sharma, Fabian Wendt, Sandra Goetze, Gregory R Keele, Bernd Wollscheid, Ruedi Aebersold, Patrick G A Pedrioli

“…In conclusion, we provide guidelines and tools to make the extraction of true biological signal from large proteomic studies more robust and transparent, ultimately facilitating reliable and reproducible research in clinical proteomics and systems biology.…”
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Modulation of motor excitability reflects traveling waves of neural oscillations by Zachary J. Haigh, Harry Tran, Taylor Berger, Sina Shirinpour, Ivan Alekseichuk, Seth Koenig, Jan Zimmermann, Robert McGovern, David Darrow, Alexander Herman, Miles Wischnewski, Alexander Opitz

“…This opens possibilities for more effective stimulation protocols aligned with intrinsic brain dynamics.…”
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Simplified radar architecture based on information metasurface by Si Ran Wang, Zhan Ye Chen, Shao Nan Chen, Jun Yan Dai, Jun Wei Zhang, Zhen Jie Qi, Li Jie Wu, Meng Ke Sun, Qun Yan Zhou, Hui Dong Li, Zhang Jie Luo, Qiang Cheng, Tie Jun Cui

“…Remarkably, dechirp processing is performed at the RF level, removing the need for high-speed digitization and potentially enabling more efficient signal processing than conventional digital methods. …”
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Maximising the use of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash for sustainable and high-performance cementitious composites by Kailun Chen, Zhi Zhang, Fulin Qu, Bing Chen, Zhuo Tang, Wengui Li

“…Incorporating municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWI-BA) as fine aggregate into cementitious materials presents a promising pathway for sustainable construction and waste utilization. …”
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A universal method for constructing stretchable and conductive connections in flexible electronics by Yahui Zhao, Qiyang Ruan, Tongtong Li, Hongyun Qiu, Ruipeng Zhang, Shuai Wen, Lifeng Chi, Shaobo Ji

“…Abstract Integrating stretchable and rigid electric units presents a significant challenge in manufacturing stretchable electronics. …”
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RADIATION CONDITIONS IN KALUGA REGION 30 YEARS AFTER CHERNOBYL NPP ACCIDENT by A. G. Ashitko, D. V. Zolochevskiy, O. V. Ovsyannikova, S. A. Rozhkova

“…Till the present time, the use of wild-growing mushrooms, berries and wild animals meat involves radiation issues. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Option Pricing Models Under Jump Dynamics, Skewness, and Non-Normal Kurtosis by Hossein Nasrollahi, Mohammad Reza Haddadi

“…For the Khodro symbol, the Merton model demonstrates greater pricing accuracy compared to both the Gram-Charlier and Kou models, a result attributable to the high kurtosis present in this dataset. Regarding the Leverage symbol, the Kou model provides more accurate option pricing than the Gram-Charlier model, owing to the relatively normal skewness and kurtosis characteristics of the data. …”
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Comprehensive studies of the snow-firn layer in the area of the Russian Antarctic Vostok Station by Aleksei V. Bolshunov, Sergei A. Ignatev, Gleb D. Gorelik, Nikita S. Krikun, Dmitrii A. Vasilev, Ilya V. Rakitin, Vyacheslav S. Shadrin

“…The article presents the findings from research conducted at Vostok Station during the 69th Russian Antarctic expedition. …”
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High temperature interaction of Y4Al2O9/Y2O3 under CMAS exposure: Mechanism of outstanding corrosion resistance through composition design to accelerate reaction-induced CMAS consu... by Jie Li, Luchao Sun, Tiefeng Du, Yang Cui, Jialin Li, Jingyang Wang

“…The search for new materials with reliable molten calcium–magnesium–alumino–silicate (CMAS) resistance at elevated temperatures is important for the development of advanced aeroengines. In the present study, a novel Y4Al2O9 (YAM)/Y2O3 composite was designed and fabricated from dense samples via the hot-pressing method. …”
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Big Data and I2X Communication Infrastructure for Traffic Optimization and Accident Prevention on Automated Roads by Jorge Garcia-Gonzalez, Javier Fernandez-Andres, Nourdine Aliane, Javier Sanchez-Soriano

“…This paper presents a scalable big data infrastructure designed to support traffic optimization and accident prevention in automated and connected road environments. …”
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Predictive estimations of health systems resilience using machine learning by Alessandro Jatobá, Paula de Castro-Nunes, Paloma Palmieri, Omara Machado Araujo de Oliveira, Patricia Passos Simões, Valéria da Silva Fonseca, Paulo Victor Rodrigues de Carvalho

“…Abstract Operationalizing resilience in public health systems is critical for enhancing adaptive capacity during crises. This study presents a Machine Learning (ML) -based approach to assess resilience of the health system. …”
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Tuning interfacial properties of C-A-S-H gels through Al/Si ratio control: Multiscale simulation insights by Wenhao Xia, Yihan Wang, Pan Wang, Yue Zhang, Dongshuai Hou, Muhan Wang, Xiangming Zhou

“…Analysis of the interface microstructure and lamellar interfacial tension suggests that increased Al/Si ratios contribute to a more homogeneous interface. Molecular interaction analysis shows that calcium is a key factor in interfacial bonding, with aluminum enhancing calcium adsorption and inhibiting its detachment. …”
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Molecular basis of ligand binding and receptor activation at the human A3 adenosine receptor by Liudi Zhang, Jesse I. Mobbs, Felix M. Bennetts, Hariprasad Venugopal, Anh T. N. Nguyen, Arthur Christopoulos, Daan van der Es, Laura H. Heitman, Lauren T. May, Alisa Glukhova, David M. Thal

“…Our comprehensive structural and functional characterisation of A3AR advances our understanding of adenosine receptor pharmacology and establishes a foundation for developing more selective therapeutics for various disorders, including inflammatory diseases, cancer, and glaucoma.…”
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The evolution of virtual identity: a systematic review of avatar customization technologies and their behavioral effects in VR environments by Hamid Ouhnni, Acim Btissam, Belhiah Meryam, Karim El Bouchti, Zaoui Seghroucheni Yassine, Souad Najoua Lagmiri, Benachir Rigalma, Soumia Ziti

“…The concluding section articulates prospective trajectories for innovation within this domain, underscoring opportunities for further inquiry and the formulation of more diverse and adaptable strategies for avatar customization, thereby accommodating users across a spectrum of virtual environments.…”
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