Synchronization in Fractional-Order Delayed Non-Autonomous Neural Networks by Dingping Wu, Changyou Wang, Tao Jiang

“…However, the inherent complexity and nonlinearity of neural networks pose significant challenges in understanding and controlling this synchronization process. …”
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Characteristics and ecological risk assessment of antibiotics and hormones in landfill waters by Yi Huang, Xuan Dong, Zhi-yuan Ma, Xi-zhao Tian, Zhu Rao

“…ABSTRACT: Antibiotics, as emerging pollutants, pose significant risks to aquatic ecosystems and human health by disrupting the endocrine systems of aquatic organisms and affecting ecosystem stability through food chain enrichment. …”
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Mycotoxin Residues in Chicken Breast Muscle and Liver by Tina Lešić, Jelka Pleadin, Nina Kudumija, Dora Tomašković, Ana Vulić

“…Although the detected concentrations can be considered too low to pose an immediate health risk, the contamination rate suggests further research into these mycotoxins in chicken and other poultry species is needed.…”
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C2FAU-Net: A Deep Learning Approach with Multi-scale Strategy for Automated Delineation of Organs-at-risk in Cervical Cancer High-dose Rate Brachytherapy by Man Zhao, Wenfeng He, Jingjing Dai, Yaoqin Xie, Zhijian Chen, Nanjie Xiao, Dongjie Chen, Shupeng Liu, Xiaokun Liang, Chenbin Liu

“…While deep learning methods have shown promise in automatic delineation, substantial and complex organ deformations pose significant challenges. This study presents a novel approach to address these issues. …”
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Understanding the interactions of residual chemical fertilizers with vitamin B3 via conductometric and spectroscopic studies by Prachiprava Mohapatra, Tanika Dutta, Siddhartha Panda, Sulochana Singh, Malabika Talukdar

“…While the plant can initially "withstand" the excess fertilizer through increased protein synthesis; the remaining is accumulated in the form of nitrates and high nitrate concentrations in edible tissues of plants can pose health risks, such as affecting the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood in humans or animals. …”
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Calibrating a process-based simulation model for the Acadian forest region by Susan Willis, A. R. Taylor, Dominik Thom, L. D’Orangeville

“…However, large uncertainties arising from climate change and increasing disturbance activity pose challenges for forest management decisions. …”
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Lung and Colon Cancer Classification Using Multiscale Deep Features Integration of Compact Convolutional Neural Networks and Feature Selection by Omneya Attallah

“…The automated and precise classification of lung and colon cancer from histopathological photos continues to pose a significant challenge in medical diagnosis, as current computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems are frequently constrained by their dependence on singular deep learning architectures, elevated computational complexity, and their ineffectiveness in utilising multiscale features. …”
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Practical Peer Learning Activity – A Placid Way to Conduct Revision Classes by S. A. Priya, A. J. Divya, B. S. Sudha

“…Later, the link of the Google form regarding this study was presented to the participants to gather the perception of this method of learning. …”
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Unforeseen effects: Hiccups unveiled by high-dose steroids in demyelination by Sai Niharika Tammineedi, Ramit Singla, Marilhia Cornejo Leon, Muskan Kohli, Chetan Saini, Aakanksha Pitiliya

“…Background: Intractable hiccups, persisting beyond 48 h, pose a clinical challenge, particularly in demyelinating diseases like Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). …”
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Deep learning-based automatic diagnosis of rice leaf diseases using ensemble CNN models by Prameetha Pai, S. Amutha, Seema Patil, T. Shobha, Mustafa Basthikodi, B. M. Ahamed Shafeeq, Ananth Prabhu Gurpur

“…Abstract Rice diseases pose a critical threat to global crop yields, underscoring the need for rapid and accurate diagnostic tools to ensure effective crop management and productivity. …”
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Model predictive control for quad active bridge DC-DC converter for more electric aircraft applications by Ahmed Hamed Ahmed Adam, Jiawei Chen, Minghan Xu, Salah Kamel, Guma Ali

“…Abstract The isolated multi-port converters quad-active bridge (QAB) presents a unique opportunity to connect multiple sources and loads operating at different power and voltage levels, offering galvanic isolation and shared magnetics as advantages. …”
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<i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> and Listeriosis: The Global Enigma by Christy E. Manyi-Loh, Ryk Lues

“…<i>L. monocytogenes</i> is endowed with the potential to multiply through a wide range of harsh environmental conditions, forming biofilms on varying surfaces in the food industry, as well as having persistent and antibiotic-resistant cells, which pose a major threat and burden to the ready-to-eat food industry. …”
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Effectiveness of vertical subsurface wetlands for iron and manganese removal from wastewater in drinking water treatment plants by Jenny Vanessa Marín-Rivera, , Jader Martínez-Girón, Mauricio Quintero-Angel

“…Population growth and urbanization pose a greater pressure for the treatment of drinking water. …”
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Slope Stability Monitoring Methods and Technologies for Open-Pit Mining: A Systematic Review by Rohan Le Roux, Mohammadali Sepehri, Siavash Khaksar, Iain Murray

“…Slope failures in open-pit mining pose significant operational and safety issues, underscoring the importance of implementing effective stability monitoring frameworks for early hazard detection to allow for timely intervention and risk mitigation. …”
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Contextual Regularization-Based Energy Optimization for Segmenting Breast Tumor in DCE-MRI by Priyadharshini Babu, Mythili Asaithambi, Sudhakar Mogappair Suriyakumar

“…The imprecision of trending segmentation models in differentiating tumors from their surrounding tissues, particularly in weighing the boundary pixels across tumor regions poses a significant challenge in precise tumor delineation. …”
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New horizons in the pharmacological management of venous thromboembolism by Andreas Verstraete, Quentin Van Thillo, Thomas Vanassche, Peter Verhamme

“…Therefore, the call for innovative anticoagulants in the acute and long‐term management of VTE resonates, not only to mitigate long‐term recurrences and post‐thrombotic symptoms but also to maintain the delicate harmony of hemostasis. …”
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Optimization of bovine oocyte cryopreservation: membrane fusion competence and cell death of linoleic acid-in vitro matured oocytes subjected to vitrification by Glenda L. Ríos, María Florencia Suqueli García, María Florencia Suqueli García, Rodrigo J. Manrique, Jorgelina Buschiazzo

“…In vitro maturation of bovine oocytes under serum-free conditions improved post-vitrification survival, particularly by preserving membrane integrity. …”
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Recurrent Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors in the Imatinib Mesylate Era: Treatment Strategies for an Incurable Disease by Rebecca M. Platoff, William F. Morano, Luiz Marconcini, Nicholas DeLeo, Beth L. Mapow, Michael Styler, Wilbur B. Bowne

“…Recurrence of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) after surgical resection and imatinib mesylate (IM) adjuvant therapy poses a significant treatment challenge. We present the case of a patient who underwent surgical resection after recurrence and review the current literature regarding treatment. …”
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Left ventricle strain and T1 mapping evaluation in a mouse model with myocardial infarction by Khaoula Bouazizi, Thulaciga Yoganathan, Frank Kober, Gwennhael Autret, Perrine Marsac, Clément Delacroix, Shannon Soulez, Mohamed Zarai, Vincent Nguyen, Adil Squalli, Paul Alayrac, Estelle Robidel, Bertrand Tavitian, Alban Redheuil, Jean-Sébastien Hulot, Nadjia Kachenoura

“…An LV dilation in MI compared to wild-type (WT) with a decrease in LV ejection fraction (p < 0.0001) were reported while stroke volume and cardiac output remained preserved (p > 0.21). Normative strain and T1 mapping data were provided revealing an increase in circumferential strain from base to apex (basal: –14 ± 1%, mid: –15 ± 2%, apical: – 21 ± 3%; p < 0.0001) and notable differences in native and post-contrast T1 values between mid-ventricular and apical LV segments. …”
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“Locality – Adaptation” Research of Hydropower Resettlement Communities in the Jinsha River Basin: A Case Study of Ludila Hydropower Station by Fang WANG, Zhuoqi LI, Haoyi XU, Jiaqi YAN

“…At the basin scale, the Patch-level Land Use Simulation Model (PLUS) is employed to analyze land use adaptation changes in the basin during two phases: 2005 –2010 (pre-resettlement period) and 2015 –2020 (post-resettlement period). At the settlement scale, the Mask Region-based Convolutional Neural Network (Mask R-CNN) deep learning model is utilized to identify architectural spatial features, categorizing three typical building types: traditional pitched-roof buildings, uniformly planned flat-roof buildings, and color steel plate-modified structures. …”
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