Identifying glyphosate-tolerant maize by soaking seeds in glyphosate solution by Shu-feng YAN, Sher Muhammad, Hai-fang LIU, Shuang-gui TIE, Shu-ku SUN

“…The identification of glyphosate-tolerant maize genotypes by field spraying with glyphosate is time-consuming, costly and requires treatment of a large area. We report a potentially better technique of seed-soaking to identify glyphosate-tolerant maize genotypes. …”
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Self-Supervised Learning of End-to-End 3D LiDAR Odometry for Urban Scene Modeling by Shuting Chen, Zhiyong Wang, Chengxi Hong, Yanwen Sun, Hong Jia, Weiquan Liu

“…While deep learning offers solutions, current approaches for point cloud alignment exhibit key limitations: self-supervised losses often neglect inherent alignment uncertainties, and supervised methods require costly pixel-level correspondence annotations. To address these challenges, we propose UnMinkLO-Net, an end-to-end self-supervised LiDAR odometry framework. …”
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Purification of Human Immunoglobulin G with Bathophenanthroline–Zn²⁺, –Fe²⁺, or –Cu²⁺ Complexes by Thisara Jayawickrama Withanage, Ron Alcalay, Olga Krichevsky, Ellen Wachtel, Ohad Mazor, Guy Patchornik

“…Conclusions: Although Protein A chromatographic columns, the industry gold standard, have a limited binding capacity, are costly, and require familiarity with column maintenance, we are attempting, by our efforts, to help to produce a more efficient, simple, and economical purification platform.…”
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Hydrocortisone for the prevention of postoperative delirium in digestive surgery (HyPOD): study protocol for a multicentre randomised, blinded, placebo-controlled trial by Yumi Suzuki, Masahiko Ando, Yukihiro Yokoyama, Tomoki Ebata, Yachiyo Kuwatsuka, Tsukasa Aritake, Yuji Shingu, Koichi Akiyama

“…Introduction Postoperative delirium (POD) is a significant complication in digestive surgery, potentially increasing hospital stays, costs and mortality. Corticoids, such as dexamethasone and methylprednisolone, have been reported to reduce POD. …”
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A Machine Learning-Based Method for Pig Weight Estimation and the PIGRGB-Weight Dataset by Xintong Ji, Qifeng Li, Kaijun Guo, Weihong Ma, Mingyu Li, Zhankang Xu, Simon X. Yang, Zhiyu Ren

“…Traditional pig weighing methods are costly, require driving pigs onto electronic scales, and cannot collect real-time data without interference. …”
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Towards MR-Only Radiotherapy in Head and Neck: Generation of Synthetic CT from Zero-TE MRI Using Deep Learning by Souha Aouadi, Mojtaba Barzegar, Alla Al-Sabahi, Tarraf Torfeh, Satheesh Paloor, Mohamed Riyas, Palmira Caparrotti, Rabih Hammoud, Noora Al-Hammadi

“…This study investigates the generation of synthetic CT (sCT) images from zero echo time (ZTE) MRI to support MR-only radiotherapy, which can reduce image registration errors and lower treatment planning costs. Since MRI lacks the electron density data required for accurate dose calculations, generating reliable sCTs is essential. …”
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CONCRETE COMPOSITES USING GRAND-SANDY MIXTURES OF DEPOSITS OF THE CHECHEN REPUBLIC by A. Kh. Alaskhanov, S.-A. Yu. Murtazaev, M. S. Saidumov, M. S.-M. Khubaev

“…The rheological indices of concrete mixes were studied and the dynamics of the curing of concrete of different classes were obtained on the basis of unfortified sand and gravel mixtures in the presence of a chemical additive, the superplasticizer Polyplast SP-1.Conclusion It is proposed to use sand-gravel in its natural form in concrete for non-critical structures in its natural form without additional costs for enriching its composition. The feasibility of obtaining low-grade concrete with the use of sand and gravel mixtures without its enrichment and fractionation is established.…”
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Topical Curcumin-Based Cream Is Equivalent to Dietary Curcumin in a Skin Cancer Model by Kunal Sonavane, Jeffrey Phillips, Oleksandr Ekshyyan, Tara Moore-Medlin, Jennifer Roberts Gill, Xiaohua Rong, Raghunatha Reddy Lakshmaiah, Fleurette Abreo, Douglas Boudreaux, John L. Clifford, Cherie-Ann O. Nathan

“…Prevention strategies offer the best hope of future health care costs in a disease that is increasing in incidence due to increased sun exposure.…”
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Experimental evaluation of thermal performance of innovative cement blocks made from construction waste in hot climate scenarios by Hatem Mahmoud, Ewald Kuoribo, Nourhan M. Waly

“…These results suggest that building facades can reduce cooling loads and decrease operational costs for buildings in hot climates. This could also inform future building codes and standards, encouraging the adoption of eco-friendly building materials.…”
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Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Pharma Research and Development: Insights from Investor and Researcher Perspectives by Iakovos Kritikos, Andreas Sarantopoulos, Anastasios Roumeliotis, Julia Vasiliades, Ioannis Matsinas

“…Findings indicate that while artificial intelligence improves productivity – in predictive modeling and data analysis – barriers such as high infrastructure costs, inadequate training, and regulatory uncertainty persist. …”
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Advancements in Diagnosing Talaromycosis: Exploring Novel Strategies and Emerging Technologies by Yihui Wang, Xiaoyue Wang, Liyan Xi, Sha Lu

“…TM often has vague clinical signs with limited current tests, leading to misdiagnosis, incorrect treatments, or the long-term use of expensive antifungal drugs, which raises healthcare costs and patient risks. Although accurate diagnosis is key for starting the right antifungal therapy and improving outcomes, there are not enough reliable and fast tests. …”
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Debating wine health-warning labels using Q methodology by Francesco Solfanelli, Serena Mandolesi, Ileana Silvestri, Simona Naspetti, Raffaele Zanoli

“…In Europe, alcohol-related diseases have an increasingly high impact on healthcare costs every year. Hence, rising consumer consciousness regarding the risks and harms of drinking alcohol is a primary goal of the EU Commission. …”
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Enhancing FMCW Radar Gesture Classification With Physically Interpretable Data Augmentation by Alessandra Fusco, Zain Amir Zaman, Souvik Hazra, Lorenzo Servadei, Robert Wille

“…By simulating variations in hand gesture distance, angle, duration, and noise, the framework improves model generalization while reducing the need for extensive and costly data collection. The augmentation techniques employed in this research include time scaling, range and angle transformation, and noise injection, effectively simulating different gesture speeds, orientations, distances, and interference levels. …”
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Optimization of multi-energy storage in urban building clusters by Sameer Algburi, Aymen Mohammed, Hassan Falah Fakhruldeen, Ibrahim Abdullah, Israa Alhani, Ali Khudhair, Qusay Hassan, Michael Ssebunya, Feryal Ibrahim Jabbar

“…A thermal energy storage tank capacity of 4651 kWh, coupled with a battery storage unit of 342 kWh, demonstrated a 35 % decrease in energy costs. Demand response participation increased by 45 % through strategic use of pre-cooling routines and temperature reset controls. …”
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Direct detection with an optimal transfer function: toward the electrical spectral efficiency of coherent homodyne detection by Xingfeng Li, Jingchi Li, Xiong Ni, Hudi Liu, Qunbi Zhuge, Haoshuo Chen, William Shieh, Yikai Su

“…Complex-valued double-sideband direct detection (DD) can reconstruct the optical field and achieve a high electrical spectral efficiency (ESE) comparable to that of a coherent homodyne receiver, and DD does not require a costly local oscillator laser. However, a fundamental question remains if there is an optimal DD receiver structure with the simplest design to approach the performance of the coherent homodyne detection. …”
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Remote Non-Destructive Testing of Port Cranes: A Review of Vibration and Acoustic Sensors with IoT Integration by Jan Lean Tai, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan, Rafał Grzejda, Farah Syazwani Shahar

“…This integration not only overcomes the limitations of traditional non-destructive testing methods, but also offers substantial benefits, including enhanced safety, reduced inspection costs, and improved operational efficiency. This review concludes by proposing future research directions to enhance sensor performance, data analytics, and Internet of Things integration, paving the way for predictive maintenance strategies that increase operational uptime and improve safety in port crane operations.…”
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A secure routing protocol for improving the energy efficiency in wireless sensor network applications for industrial manufacturing by Edeh Michael Onyema, S. Kanimozhi Suguna, B. Sundaravadivazhagan, Rutvij H. Jhaveri, Ugwuja Nnenna Esther, Edeh Chinecherem Deborah, K. Shantha Kumari

“…This study aims to improve network lifetime, save operational costs, and increase the security and reliability of industrial monitoring systems by proposing a secure and energy-efficient routing protocol. …”
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Green Apple Detector Based on Optimized Deformable Detection Transformer by Qiaolian Liu, Hu Meng, Ruina Zhao, Xiaohui Ma, Ting Zhang, Weikuan Jia

“…Green apple detection technology greatly diminishes the need for manual labor, cutting costs and time, while enhancing the automation and efficiency of sorting processes. …”
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The prevalence of high-risk behaviors in the second year of public high school students based on demographic variables: A cross-sectional study by Rezvan Davoodi, Houshang Alijani Renani, Mehrnaz Moradi Kalboland, Amal Saki Malehi

“…Prevention of high-risk behaviors is always more effective, less costly, and easier than treatment.…”
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A crack detection and quantification method using matched filter and photograph reconstruction by Liu Zhen-liang, Zhou An, Ran Xin-ru, Wu Yun-peng, Zhao Wei-gang, Zhang Hao

“…By contrast, traditional digital image processing methods offer low computational costs and strong interpretability, making continued research in this area highly valuable. …”
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