Nonlocal Huygens’ meta-lens for high-quality-factor spin-multiplexing imaging by Jin Yao, Yubin Fan, Yunhui Gao, Rong Lin, Zhihui Wang, Mu Ku Chen, Shumin Xiao, Din Ping Tsai

“…Enhanced polarization conversion efficiency of 65% is achieved, accompanied by a minimal unconverted value, surpassing the theoretical limit of traditional thin nonlocal metasurfaces. …”
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Case report: Prolonged and severe hungry bone syndrome after parathyroidectomy in X-linked hypophosphatemia by Giulia Puliani, Valeria Hasenmajer, Matteo Spaziani, Matteo Spaziani, Federico Frusone, Chiara Tarantino, Francesco Angelini, Ludovica Vincenzi, Riccardo Lubrano, Alessia Marcellino, Marco Biffoni, Andrea M. Isidori, Andrea M. Isidori

“…Neck ultrasonography, neck magnetic resonance imaging, and 99Tc-sestamibi parathyroid scintigraphy revealed two hyperplastic parathyroid glands. To minimize the risk of hypercalcemia, calcimimetic therapy was initiated. …”
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Comparing Open and Robotic Unilateral Transversus Abdominis Release in Incisional Hernias With a Lateral Component: A Single Center Retrospective Study by Stijn Van Hoef, Stijn Van Hoef, Hasan H. Eker, Frederik Berrevoet, Mathias Allaeys

“…With the insurgence of robot assisted abdominal wall surgery, these defects have been found more manageable through a minimal invasive repair. In this study, we aim to present our short-term results of incisional hernia repair with a lateral component requiring a unilateral transversus abdominis release, through open surgery versus robot assisted.MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed of our robotic and open abdominal wall repairs of lateral hernias, where a unilateral transversus abdominis release was performed, between January 2017 and December 2023. …”
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Coloration and functionalization of organic cotton fabric using Chinese fringe leaf extraction: A greener approach by Md Shazzat Hossain, Mohammad Ullah, Rony Mia, Mohammed A. Assiri, Yahui Zhou, Haroon A.M. Saeed, Sakil Mahmud

“…The dyed OCF also demonstrated superior UV protection, with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) value of 59.19 ± 1.82, and minimal UV transmission in the UV−A and UV−B regions. …”
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Quantitative Analysis of Energy Storage Demand in Northeast China Using Gaussian Mixture Clustering Model by Yiwen Yao, Yu Shi, Jing Wang, Zifang Zhang, Xin Xu, Xinhong Wang, Dingheng Wang, Zilai Ou, Zhe Ma

“…A joint optimization model for energy storage and thermal power is developed to optimize power allocation for peak shaving and frequency regulation at minimal cost. The empirical distribution method quantifies the relationship between storage power, capacity, and confidence levels, providing insights into the region’s future energy storage demands. …”
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A Comparative Analysis of Middle-of-Line Contact Architectures for Complementary FETs by Seung Kyu Kim, Johyeon Kim, Gunhee Choi, Kee-Won Kwon, Jongwook Jeon

“…The performance gain when applied only to the drain side is less than 1%, highlighting the importance of minimizing the resistance on the source side. In addition, the segmentation analysis of resistance and capacitance shows that while WAC offers the best inverter performance, TMS provides higher DC performance and lower capacitance for NMOS. …”
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Toward Integrating ChatGPT Into Satellite Image Annotation Workflows: A Comparison of Label Quality and Costs of Human and Automated Annotators by Jacob Beck, Lukas Malte Kemeter, Konrad Durrbeck, Mohamed Hesham Ibrahim Abdalla, Frauke Kreuter

“…Routing low-certainty images to human annotators can cut total annotation costs by over 50% with minimal impact on label quality. We discuss implications regarding the economic competitiveness of annotation strategies, prompt engineering, and the task-specificity of expertise.…”
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A Stochastic Programming Approach for Scheduling Extra Metro Trains to Serve Passengers from Uncertain Delayed High-Speed Railway Trains by Sihui Long, Lingyun Meng, Xiaojie Luan, Alessio Trivella, Jianrui Miao, Francesco Corman

“…The problem is complex because (i) the arrival of delayed HSR trains is usually uncertain, and (ii) the operator has to minimize operating costs (i.e., number of additional trains and operation-ending time) but maximize the number of served passengers, which are two conflicting objectives. …”
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GYY4137 ameliorates blood brain barrier damage by inhibiting autophagy mediated occludin degradation in cardiac arrest and resuscitation by Pengyu Duan, Xiaoyan Li, Yonghong Bi, Weiyu Feng, Zhehao Jin, Xiaoqian Zhang, Guanghui He, Da An, Zhibin Wen, Bing Zhang

“…The stability of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is crucial for minimizing secondary neurological damage and improving long-term prognosis. …”
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Treatment Effects of Upper Limb Action Observation Therapy and Mirror Therapy on Rehabilitation Outcomes after Subacute Stroke: A Pilot Study by Yu-Wei Hsieh, Yu-Hsuan Lin, Jun-Ding Zhu, Ching-Yi Wu, Yun-Ping Lin, Chih-Chi Chen

“…Descriptive analyses and the number of patients whose change score achieved minimal clinically important difference were reported. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Nickel–Titanium Instrumentation Systems for Root Canal Anatomy Preservation: An In Vitro Study by Eszter Nagy, Niki Kotaki, Máté Dudás, Dániel Gerhard Gryschka, Gábor Braunitzer, Mark Adam Antal

“…The Reciproc system’s slight advantage aligns with other studies, highlighting its conservative design and minimal dentinal stress; however, its superiority was not statistically validated in this study. …”
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Nowcasting of a Warm‐Sector Rainfall Event in Southern China With the TRAMS Model: Sensitivity to Different Radar Reflectivity Retrieval Methods and Incremental Updating Strategies... by Xiaoxia Lin, Yerong Feng, Yuntao Jian, Daosheng Xu, Jincan Huang, Haowei Chen, Banglin Zhang

“…However, the impact of different retrieval methods is minimal without corresponding adjustments to the dynamic field. …”
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Optimization of microprobe analysis of cementitious materials incorporating glass powder under electron beam to avoid alkali migration by Wena de Nazaré do Rosário Martel, Josée Duchesne, Benoît Fournier

“…Due to the lack of a tailored protocol for EPMA analysis of alkali-rich SCMs, this study established analytical conditions to minimize errors in quantifying pozzolanic GP. Mixed glass culets and GP particles embedded in 7-year-old ternary concrete made with GP and silica fume were analyzed using ten different current densities by varying beam size, current, and the sub-counting method. …”
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Multimodal treatments and the risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema: insights from a nationally representative cohort in South Korea by Sung Hoon Jeong, Seong Min Chun, Miji Kim, Ye Seol Lee, Jisun Kim, Ja-Ho Leigh, Yoon-Hee Choi

“…Our findings suggest that multidisciplinary strategies are required to minimize the risk of BCRL development in patients with breast cancer.…”
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Correlation between macroscopic and microscopic mechanical behavior of tuff material under uniaxial compression by Jin Linlin, Ma Hongfa, Yu Jiang, Wang Feng, Yin Dawei, Qu Xiao, Yang Yingsong, Tao Minghao

“…Hard minerals, such as Anorthite, resisted and redirected crack propagation, whereas softer minerals, like Clinopyroxene, had minimal influence on crack dynamics. Crack formation around mineral boundaries resulted in sharp increases in acoustic emission (AE) counts and slight stress fluctuations, whereas the development of shear cracks within minerals stabilized AE counts over time. …”
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Comparison of monophasic and biphasic hyaluronic acid fillers: a meta-analysis across facial regions in Asian populations by Ingyu Lee, JinHan Lee, SeoWon Kang, Hyungin Cho, Ki Won Lee, Dongkeun Lim

“…The SMD values ranged from 0.60 to 0.70, with minimal publication bias. Monophasic fillers excelled in the dynamic regions, whereas biphasic fillers were more optimal for deeper structural supports. …”
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Vaginal hysterectomy versus vaginal assisted NOTES hysterectomy (VANH): a protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Merel Kimman, Ilse Bekkers, Lynn Hoen, Huib A A M van Vliet, Nicol A C Smeets, Anne Damoiseaux, Martine M L H Wassen

“…Introduction Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery is a minimal invasive technique using natural body orifices like the vagina. …”
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Improving dexamethasone drug loading and efficacy in treating rheumatoid arthritis via liposome: Focusing on inflammation and molecular mechanisms by Mohammad Yasin Zamanian, Hamidreza Zafari, Maria K. Osminina, Alla A. Skakodub, Raed Fanoukh Aboqader Al‐Aouadi, Maryam Golmohammadi, Nikta Nikbakht, Iman Fatemi

“…Liposomal delivery of DEX, particularly when liposomes are surface‐modified with targeting ligands like peptides or sialic acid, can improve drug efficacy by enhancing its distribution to inflamed joints and minimizing toxicity. This study investigates the potential of liposomal drug delivery systems to enhance the efficacy and targeting of DEX in the treatment of RA. …”
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Microbial inactivation and emission of volatile organic compounds in low-heat thermal treatment of infectious healthcare waste by Zohreh Mousavi, Reza Saeedi, Mohsen Saadani, Monireh Majlesi, Tina Tajalli Tehrani, Mehrnoosh Abtahi

“…Adhering to operational parameters that directly influence device efficiency, along with equipping low-temperature sterilization devices with air pollutant control systems, can significantly minimize emissions, thereby reducing occupational health risks and environmental impacts.…”
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Effects of Active Video Games Combined with Conventional Physical Therapy on Perceived Functionality in Older Adults with Knee or Hip Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Francisco Guede-Rojas, Cristhian Mendoza, Jorge Fuentes-Contreras, Cristian Alvarez, Bárbara Agurto Tarbes, Javiera Karina Muñoz-Gutiérrez, Adolfo Soto-Martínez, Claudio Carvajal-Parodi

“…Secondary outcomes included the Global Rating of Change (GRoC), the Minimal Clinically Important Difference, and patient trajectories through functional disability strata. …”
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