The Quantitative Analysis of bFGF and VEGF by ELISA in Human Meningiomas by Yves Denizot, Rafael De Armas, François Caire, Jean Jacques Moreau, Isabelle Pommepuy, Véronique Truffinet, François Labrousse

“…The ELISA procedure is, thus, an interesting tool to ensure VEGF and bFGF levels in meningiomas and to test putative correlations with clinical parameters. …”
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Characterizing the agroecological transition of Italian farming systems using FADN database by Sarah Stempfle, Simone Russo, Vincenzo Fiore, Ruggiero Sardaro, Piermichele La Sala, Luigi Roselli

“…This paper investigates the current uptake of agroecology across the Italian farming systems, by adapting the Tool for Agroecology Performance Evaluation (TAPE) methodology to use secondary data from the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN). …”
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A New Frontier in Ionospheric Observations: GPS Total Electron Content Measurements From Ocean Buoys by Irfan Azeem, Geoff Crowley, Victoriya V. Forsythe, Adam S. Reynolds, Erik M. Stromberg, Gordon R. Wilson, Craig A. Kohler

“…Abstract Ground‐based Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers have become a ubiquitous tool for monitoring the ionosphere. Total electron content (TEC) data from globally distributed networks of ground‐based GNSS receivers are increasingly being used to characterize the ionosphere and its variability. …”
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Comparison of Manual, Automatic, and Voice Control in Wheelchair Navigation Simulation in Virtual Environments: Performance Evaluation of User and Motion Sickness by Enrique Antonio Pedroza-Santiago, José Emilio Quiroz-Ibarra, Erik René Bojorges-Valdez, Miguel Ángel Padilla-Castañeda

“…This study evaluates the usability and performance of three wheelchair control modes manual, automatic, and voice controlled using a virtual reality (VR) simulation tool. VR provides a controlled and repeatable environment to assess navigation performance and motion sickness across three scenarios: supermarket, museum, and city. …”
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Augmented Reality for extremity hemorrhage training: a usability study by Krishant Tharun, Alberto Drogo, Carmine Tommaso Recchiuto, Serena Ricci, Serena Ricci

“…Also, the system has been high rated for usability, user experience, immersion and sense of presence.DiscussionThese preliminary results suggest that the combination of AR with multimodal cues can be a promising tool to improve hemorrhage management training, particularly for unexperienced users. …”
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A novel myocarditis detection combining deep reinforcement learning and an improved differential evolution algorithm by Jing Yang, Touseef Sadiq, Jiale Xiong, Muhammad Awais, Uzair Aslam Bhatti, Roohallah Alizadehsani, Juan Manuel Gorriz

“…Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) is a valuable tool for identifying this condition. However, the detection of myocarditis using CMR images can be challenging due to low contrast, variable noise, and the presence of multiple high CMR slices per patient. …”
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Association of Serum Myeloid Cells of Soluble Triggering Receptor-1 Level with Myocardial Dysfunction in Patients with Severe Sepsis by Fei Tao, Liangshan Peng, Juan Li, Yiming Shao, Liehua Deng, Huaguo Yao

“…Serum sTREM-1 is significantly associated with myocardial dysfunction and may be a valuable tool for determining the presence of myocardial dysfunction in patients with severe sepsis.…”
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The efficacy of telemedicine interventions on quality of life and depression in individuals with spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis by YinHu Tan, Xue Liang, Wei Ming, HuiMin Xing, Yan Liang, Yang Wang, Emmanuel Onyebuchi Onodu

“…Two authors independently screened the studies and extracted the data. Cochrane’s bias risk tool for randomized controlled trials was used to examine the methodological quality of the included studies. …”
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Drought monitoring of large lakes in Iraq using remote sensing images and normalized difference water index (NDWI) by Mohammed R. Mahmood, Baydaa Ismail Abrahem, Huda J. Jumaah, Hayder A. Alalwan, Malik M. Mohammed

“…The analysis was based on the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial analyst tool and Landsat images by building and executing a single map algebra expression of NDWI based on Python syntax. …”
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DNA Damage Sensor γ-H2AX Is Increased in Preneoplastic Lesions of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Yasunobu Matsuda, Toshifumi Wakai, Masayuki Kubota, Mami Osawa, Masaaki Takamura, Satoshi Yamagiwa, Yutaka Aoyagi, Ayumi Sanpei, Shun Fujimaki

“…Phosphorylated histone H2AX (γ-H2AX) is a potential regulator of DNA repair and is a useful tool for detecting DNA damage. To evaluate the clinical usefulness of γ-H2AX in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), we measured the level of γ-H2AX in HCC, dysplastic nodule, and nontumorous liver diseases. …”
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Integrative analysis of miRNA expression data reveals a minimal signature for tumour cells classification by Sabrina Napoletano, David Dannhauser, Paolo Antonio Netti, Filippo Causa

“…Beyond advancing the understanding of tumour biology, our step-by-step guide offers a robust tool for a wide range of users to investigate precise diagnostics and promising therapeutic strategies.…”
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Prognostic significance of pathological response and lymph node status in neoadjuvant immunotherapy for potentially resectable non-small cell lung cancer by Yuan Xu, Dongjie Ma, Yingzhi Qin, Hongsheng Liu

“…The proposed risk stratification provides a valuable tool for personalized management in this challenging patient population.…”
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Effects of shrinkage, temperature and the degree of connection (N/N f) on the behavior of steel-concrete composite beams by Halima Aouad, Nacer Rahal, Houda Beghdad, Mohamed Sadoun, Abdelaziz Souici, Sara Zatir, Khaled Benmahdi

“…This article proposes an analytical tool capable of predicting a new redistribution of stresses brought by the combined action of temperature and concrete shrinkage in composite steel-concrete beams in partial shear connection. …”
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Innovative ecosystems behind regional smart specializations: The role of social, cognitive and geographical proximity by Elżbieta Wojnicka-Sycz, Marcin Kaczyński, Piotr Sycz

“…The article shows how regional smart specializations that are currently considered as the most essential tool of European innovation policy may be assessed if they form innovative ecosystems based on social, cognitive, and geographical proximity. …”
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Identifying human activities causing water pollution based on microbial community sequencing and source classifier machine learning by Zhangmu Jing, Yi Zhang, Xiaoling Liu, Qingqian Li, Yanji Hao, Yeqing Li, Hongjie Gao

“…Machine learning (ML) is a powerful analytical tool for tracking human impacts on river ecosystems based on high-through datasets. …”
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Machine learning based predictive model and genetic mutation landscape for high-grade colorectal neuroendocrine carcinoma: a SEER database analysis with external validation by Ruixin Wu, Ruixin Wu, Sihao Chen, Sihao Chen, Yi He, Yi He, Ya Li, Song Mu, Aishun Jin, Aishun Jin

“…The most common mutations of CNEC identified in the COSMIC database were TP53, KRAS, and APC.ConclusionsIn this study, a refined machine learning predictive model was developed to assess the prognosis of HCNEC accurately and we briefly analyzed its genomic features, which might offer a valuable tool to address existing clinical challenges.…”
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Steering conservation biocontrol at the frontlines: A fuzzy logic approach unleashing potentials of climate-smart intercropping as a component within the integrated management of f... by Komi Mensah Agboka, Henri E.Z. Tonnang, Emily Kimathi, Elfatih M. Abdel-Rahman, John Odindi, Onisimo Mutanga, Saliou Niassy

“…Overall, our results indicate that the fuzzy-based computational index is an effective tool for identifying potential areas to maximise the benefits of push-pull technology as a key component of integrated FAW management. …”
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Applications and Challenges of High-Throughput Phenotyping of Crops at Ground and Aviation Scales by Longyue CHEN, Dandan DUAN, Weibing XU, Zuolin LI, Chong ZHAO, Yi JIANG, Yonggang GAO, Wenqing ZUO

“…The study confirmed that crop HTP analysis is an effective tool for quantifying crop traits, monitoring crop growth, optimizing field management, and improving breeding efficiency. …”
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Comparative Study of Noise Control in Micro Turbojet Engines with Chevron and Ejector Nozzles Through Statistical, Acoustic and Imaging Insight by Alina Bogoi, Grigore Cican, Mihnea Gall, Andrei Totu, Daniel Eugeniu Crunțeanu, Constantin Levențiu

“…The enhanced Schlieren analysis allowed for new frame-specific insights into turbulence patterns based on density gradients, providing a valuable tool for identifying turbulence features and understanding jet flow dynamics.…”
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Smoking as a causative factor in chronic kidney disease: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study by Yue Yang, Zheng Zhang, Hai-tao Lu, Qian-qian Xu, Li Zhuo, Wen-ge Li

“…The inverse variance weighted (IVW) method was the primary analytical tool, supported by sensitivity analyses, pleiotropy assessments, and mediation analyses. …”
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