Brush, byte, and bot: quality comparison of artificial intelligence-generated pediatric dental advice across ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot by Deepika Kapoor, Deepanshu Garg, Santosh Kumar Tadakamadla

“…Future AI development should focus on optimizing response quality and safety to ensure effective and trustworthy digital health communication for pediatric dental care.…”
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Electrochemical Immunosensor Using COOH-Functionalized 3D Graphene Electrodes for Sensitive Detection of Tau-441 Protein by Sophia Nazir, Muhsin Dogan, Yinghui Wei, Genhua Pan

“…The conductivity of graphene is preserved by enabling efficient COOH modification through π–π non-covalent interactions, while antibody immobilization is optimized via EDC-NHS carbodiimide chemistry. …”
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Multiplier Operated Controller for CCM Boost PFC Converter With Regulated Input Impedance and Improved Power Factor by Jianbin Chen, Chengyu Yang, Jianjun Zou, Kai Chen

“…As continuous conduction mode (CCM) boost PFC converters become increasingly prevalent, research into their control strategies has deepened. While average current mode (ACM) control is commonly used, it faces several challenges in practical applications. …”
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Effects of Ultrasonic Treatment Combined with Microporous Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Cold Storage Quality of Fresh-cut Jackfruit by Aiping FAN, Qiuhong DENG, Liping ZENG, Guangming YANG, Yubing LI, Chunyan LIU

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ultrasonic (US) treatment combined with microporous modified atmosphere packaging (MMAP) on the microbial count and refrigerated quality of fresh-cut jackfruit, and to determine the optimal means of preservation. This study employed four treatment methods for fresh-cut jackfruit: control (distilled water, 10 min), US (300 W, 10 min), MMAP (distilled water, 10 min, 5% O2, 6% CO2, 15 holes), and US+MMAP. …”
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Prediction Model of Household Carbon Emission in Old Residential Areas in Drought and Cold Regions Based on Gene Expression Programming by Shiao Chen, Yaohui Gao, Zhaonian Dai, Wen Ren

“…Experimental results demonstrated that the model achieved an R² value of 0.81, reducing RMSE by 77.1% compared to conventional GEP models and by 60.4% compared to BP neural networks, while significantly improving stability. By combining data dimensionality reduction with adaptive evolutionary algorithms, this model overcomes the limitations of traditional methods in capturing complex nonlinear relationships. …”
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Thermochemical conversion of waste hemp textiles into hierarchical porous carbons for CO2 capture: Kinetic insights and structure–property relationships by Zihan Wang, Tianxin Li, Boling Song, Shoujun Liu, Sha Li

“…Thermogravimetric analysis coupled with model-free kinetic methods (Flynn–Wall–Ozawa and Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose) quantitatively revealed a three-stage decomposition mechanism, demonstrating exceptional consistency in apparent activation energies (220.0–221.2 kJ/mol). …”
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The Impact of Teaching Strategies in Blended Learning on Students’ Self-Directed Learning Capability at Hanoi University of Science and Technology by Viet Anh Mai, Chi Quynh Nguyen, Ngoc Thang Duong, Mai Quynh Thi Tran, Hoc Hieu Le

“…The students in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering group exhibited the highest SDL capability, while those in the Mechanical Engineering group require further improvement. …”
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Effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Training on Physical Fitness in Badminton Athletes of Different Maturity Statuses by Ming-Chia Weng, Xiang Dai, Chih-Hui Chiu, Chien-Chang Ho, Chia-Cheng Liu, Shuo-Min Hsu, Che-Hsiu Chen

“…The post-PHV group (ES: 0.70–1.35) showed greater improvements in sprinting, CMJ, and agility, while the pre-PHV group (ES: 0.39–1.23) improved more in balance and asymmetry. …”
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Cost-effectiveness of a digital supportive healthcare pathway for type 2 diabetes compared to usual care in Belgium by Lisa Van Wilder, Delphine De Smedt, Lieselotte Sandra, Dorien Vandormael, Joyce Kaes, Ruben Willems, Jeroen Trybou

“…Results The hybrid care pathway led to a quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gain of 5.97, while the costs increased with €663,036. This resulted in an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of €110,989/QALY. …”
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Redefining food processing: Smart innovations for efficiency and eco-friendly production by Sembiring Nurhayati, Khalif Farhan A., Herlim Christian, Tarigan Elsera Br, Puspitasari Mahardika

“…This study explores sustainable food processing practices that can enhance efficiency while mitigating environmental impacts. It highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions, such as renewable energy integration, energy recovery systems, and non-thermal preservation methods, which can reduce resource consumption and improve food safety. …”
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Intersecting Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence in Medical and Health Sciences Education: A Perspective by Zahra Karimian, Nasim Salehi, Christian Moro

“…Medical education requires systematic strategies to optimize the incorporation of technology into educational strategies. …”
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Enhancing Traffic Flow in Heterogeneous Freeways: Integration of Multivariable Extremum Seeking and Filtered Feedback Linearization Control by Pouria Karimi Shahri, Arash Rahmanidehkordi, Azad Ghaffari, Amir H. Ghasemi

“…At the upper level, a distributed multi-variable extremum seeking (DMV-ES) control approach determines the optimal densities for different class of vehicles within controlled traffic cells to maximize overall traffic flow while minimizing flow variations between adjacent cells. …”
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Development and Evaluation of an Anti-Inflammatory Emulsion: Skin Penetration, Physicochemical Properties, and Fibroblast Viability Assessment by Jolita Stabrauskiene, Agnė Mazurkevičiūtė, Daiva Majiene, Rima Balanaskiene, Jurga Bernatoniene

“…</b> E3 demonstrated superior colloidal stability, optimal pH (5.75–6.25), and homogenous droplet size (<1 µm), indicating favorable dermal delivery potential. …”
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Developing PI@PANI composites for aqueous zinc-ion batteries by Ya Zhao, Lintao Wu, Hexiang Zhong, Lin Li, Jiaxin Fan

“…To address this issue, this study synthesized polyaniline-polyimide (PI@PANI) composites through chemical oxidative polymerization and solvothermal methods. The effects of the polyaniline ratio on the morphology, specific surface area, molecular weight, and electrochemical performance of the composites were investigated. …”
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Injury and Illness Trends in the National Hockey League Following an Abrupt Cessation of Play by Adam M Pinkoski, Matthew Davies, Mark Sommerfeldt, Dean T Eurich, Don Voaklander

“… # Study Design Descriptive Epidemiology Study # Methods Using a retrospective cohort inclusive of all players on active rosters in the NHL between 2016-2023, public access injury and illness data were collected. …”
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Comparative analysis of high-intensity resistance training and blood flow restriction training on enhancing upper limb muscle strength and mass by Jianli Zhang, Hualong Chang, Huijuan Cui, Huijuan Cui, Biao Chen

“…BFRT-F demonstrated significant gains in peak torque for multiple joint flexors and extensors. 3) Muscle circumference increased significantly in HIRT and BFRT-P groups, with the highest gain in HIRT. 4) Only HIRT and BFRT-P significantly increased muscle mass, with HIRT demonstrating the highest growth in both arms.ConclusionThe efficacy hierarchy was HIRT &gt; BFRT-P &gt; BFRT-F. While HIRT is optimal for strength and hypertrophy, BFRT-P is a viable alternative for individuals contraindicated to high-intensity training.…”
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Using Random Forest to Improve the Downscaling of Global Livestock Census Data. by Gaëlle Nicolas, Timothy P Robinson, G R William Wint, Giulia Conchedda, Giuseppina Cinardi, Marius Gilbert

“…In addition, different technical options were evaluated to reduce the processing time while maintaining their predictive power. Future GLW runs (GLW 3.0) will apply the new RF methodology with optimized modelling options. …”
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The association between complex root canal morphology of mandibular anteriors and distolingual roots in mandibular first molars in a Turkish population by Özge Kurt, Elif Solakoğlu

“…Abstract Background This study analyzes Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images of mandibular anterior teeth (MATs) in the Turkish population to assess canal configurations, anatomical symmetry, and their correlation with distolingual roots (DLRs) in mandibular first molars (MFMs). Methods In this retrospective study, CBCT images from 2000 patients were analyzed. …”
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Hormonal Crossroads in Inborn Errors of the Metabolism Impact of Puberty and Dietary Interventions on Metabolic Health by Thomas Lundqvist, Rasmus Stenlid, Maria Halldin

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) represent a diverse group of genetic disorders characterized by enzymatic defects that disrupt metabolic pathways, leading to toxic metabolite accumulation, deficits, or impaired macromolecule synthesis. While strict dietary interventions are critical for managing many of these conditions, hormonal and metabolic changes during puberty introduce new challenges. …”
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Treatment optimisation in patients with functional Class II chronic heart failure and arterial hypertension by S. G. Kanorskyi, V. G. Tregubov, V. M. Pokrovskyi, N. A. Bulozhenko

“…Material and methods.The study included 100 patients with FC II CHF and Stage II EAH, who were randomised into 2 groups. …”
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