Multimodal Feature-Driven Deep Learning for the Prediction of Duck Body Dimensions and Weight by Wenbo Xiao, Qiannan Han, Gang Shu, Guiping Liang, Hongyan Zhang, Song Wang, Zhihao Xu, Weican Wan, Chuang Li, Guitao Jiang, Yi Xiao

“…Accurate body dimension and weight measurements are critical for optimizing poultry management, health assessment, and economic efficiency. …”
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Adoptively transferred macrophages for cancer immunotherapy by Jennifer L Guerriero, Kyung Soo Park, Alexander P Gottlieb, Morgan E Janes, Supriya Prakash, Neha Kapate, Vineeth Chandran Suja, Lily Li-Wen Wang, Samir Mitragotri

“…Here, we demonstrate that adoptively transferred macrophages, with optimal activation prior to administration, act as a potent cellular cancer therapeutic platform against a murine melanoma model.Method The macrophage therapy was prepared from bone marrow-derived macrophages, pretreated ex vivo with an activation cocktail containing interferon-γ, tumor necrosis factor-α, polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid, and anti-CD40 antibody. …”
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Explainable machine learning model for predicting the transarterial chemoembolization response and subtypes of hepatocellular carcinoma patients by Yunjie Zhang, Songjian Tong, Junhui Yang, Jiawei Lin, Yifan Kong, Deyu Lu, Yan Chen, Yingchao Li, Linfeng Xu, Xiuyan Kong, Guoqing Zhu, Hao Zhang, Pixu Liu, Zhijie Yu, Jinglin Xia

“…We developed a Machine Learning (ML)-based model integrating routine clinical variables to preoperatively predict TACE efficacy, enabling tailored TACE candidate selection and optimized therapeutic decision-making. Methods This retrospective multicentre study enrolled treatment-naive HCC patients undergoing initial TACE from two independent cohorts: the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (training cohort) and Wenzhou Central Hospital (external validation cohort). …”
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Impacts of Ecological Restoration Projects on Ecosystem Carbon Storage of Tongluo Mountain Mining Area, Chongqing, in Southwest China by Lei Ma, Manyi Li, Chen Wang, Hongtao Si, Mingze Xu, Dongxue Zhu, Cheng Li, Chao Jiang, Peng Xu, Yuhe Hu

“…The methodology quantified carbon storage variations among engineered restoration (ER), natural recovery (NR), and unmanaged sites (CWR) while identifying optimal vegetation configurations for karst ecosystems. …”
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The Effectiveness of Teaching Spiritual Concepts Based on Mention and Prayer on Moral Intelligence and Quality of Attachment in Students by سارا آقابابایی, Fateme Hekmatzade

“…The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of spiritual concepts training centered around mention and prayer on moral intelligence and attachment quality of students. The research method was quasi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design (for a period of 3 months) with a control group. …”
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Three-dimensional finite element analysis of teeth displacement patterns under four anchorage designs for maxillary molar distalization using clear aligners: a real-case based simu... by Huanhuan Chen, Wei Li, Chenda Meng, Yue Lai, Tianmin Xu, Bing Han, Guangying Song

“…Abstract Objective To explore the three-dimensional (3D) displacement patterns of maxillary molar distalization using clear aligners (CA) under four anchorage designs and provide clinical guidelines for optimal traction methods. Materials and methods A 3D finite element model was constructed based on CBCT and digital models from an adult patient requiring maxillary molar distalization. …”
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Comparative analysis of CDR3 length-dependent patterns in VHHs by Lu Zhang, Tianyu Yang, Yao Zhang, Jiahui Yan, Jiaguo Li, Wenfeng Xu, Weimin Zhu, Xinhao Wang

“…The CDR3 region in VHHs, which plays a crucial role in antigen binding, exhibits significant diversity and varies among species.MethodThis study systematically examined CDR3 length dependent patterns by analyzing NGS sequences from the PBMCs of Alpacas, Llamas and Bactrians, in conjunction with VHH structure data from the public database.ResultsVHHs from Alpacas and Llamas exhibited similar CDR3 length distributions, while Bactrian VHHs displayed significantly longer but narrower length distribution. …”
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Personalized porous tantalum implants crafted via 3D printing: new horizons in complex cervical-thoracic spinal fusion by Chang Chen, Huaquan Fan, Ge Chen, Zhong Li, Puquan Wang, Fuyou Wang

“…BackgroundComplex interbody fusion remains challenging, while traditional surgical instruments are not suitable for complex spinal deformities. …”
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Exploring the potential of time series InSAR for coastal wetland fine mapping using auto-weighted ensemble machine learning by Zhenjin Li, Zhiyong Wang, Jingrui Pan, Xiaomei Jiao, Yuchu Fan, Zhenhai Gao, Yulei Si, Silong Cheng, Haoran Song

“…Furthermore, we proposed an auto-weighted ensemble machine learning (AWEML) classifier to optimize wetland monitoring accuracy. Finally, we employed SHAP to assess the influence of features with different temporal baselines on various ground objects. …”
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A comparison of knowledge, attitudes and practices of hand hygiene between in-service healthcare workers in East Trinidad and Tobago by Rajeev P. Nagassar, Roma J. Bridgelal-Nagassar, Stephon Rajkumarsingh, Devon Husband, Selena Juman, Nicholas Ramsawak, Stephanie Villafana, Mariam-Fekerte Jules

“…Regrading knowledge of optimal bed: hand wash basin ratios, 36.9% of participants selected ‘1 to 10.’ …”
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Experimental Study on Stress Uniformity and Deformation Behavior of Coals with Different Length-to-Diameter Ratios under Dynamic Compression by Qiupeng Yuan, Guangxiang Xie, Lei Wang, Zhenhua Jiao, Peng Zou, Huaiqian Liu, Naseer Muhammad Khan

“…This study researched the stress uniformity and deformation behavior of coal samples with different L/D ratios during dynamic compression, defined the stress equilibrium coefficient ξ, proposed a new method for determining whether a sample meets the stress uniformity hypothesis, and obtained the critical L/D ratio of 0.6 and the optimal L/D ratio of 0.3 or 0.4 for coal samples to obtain the stress equilibrium. …”
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A Case of Laparoscopic-Assisted Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (LAPEG) for Gastric Volvulus by Shuhei Ueda, Hajime Orita, Tomoaki Ito, Satoshi Tokuda, Shunsuke Sakuraba, Tomoyuki Kushida, Mutsumi Sakurada, Hiroshi Maekawa, Koichi Sato

“…For these cases, laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (LAPEG) is the optimal method. Case Presentation. A 52-year-old man had a disturbance in swallowing because of cerebral infarction. …”
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Knowledge of pharmacists about anti-epileptic drugs in Sudan: a cross-sectional analytical study by Fatima O. Abdelsalam, Shahd A. Mohamed, Asgad A. Altrafi, Doha E. Balla, Abdalrahman M. Abdalrahman, Awab K. Atta, Abdalfattah M. Abdelrahim, Salsabil A. SeedAhmed, Alhumaira Wedaa, Yousif B. Hamadalneel

“…Method This was a cross-sectional analytical study conducted in Atbara, Gadarif, Kassala, and Port Sudan, Sudan. …”
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Machine Learning-Enhanced Discrimination of Gamma-Ray and Hadron Events Using Temporal Features: An ASTRI Mini-Array Analysis by Valentina La Parola, Giancarlo Cusumano, Saverio Lombardi, Antonio Alessio Compagnino, Antonino La Barbera, Antonio Tutone, Antonio Pagliaro

“…The most common method involves the parametrization of the morphological feature of the shower images. …”
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Early hemodynamic impact of SGLT2 inhibitors in overweight cardiometabolic heart failure: beyond fluid offloading to vascular adaptation– a preliminary report by Nadia Salerno, Jessica Ielapi, Angelica Cersosimo, Isabella Leo, Assunta Di Costanzo, Giuseppe Armentaro, Salvatore De Rosa, Angela Sciacqua, Sabato Sorrentino, Daniele Torella

“…Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) reduce HF hospitalizations and cardiovascular mortality across ejection fraction (EF) categories, yet their early hemodynamic effects in cardiometabolic HF, and with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) in particular, remain underexplored. Methods A prospective, single-center study included 20 consecutive HF patients receiving SGLT2i alongside optimized therapy. …”
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Study of the influence of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and high-density polyethylene on the properties and structure of ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber by M. D. Sokolova, A. R. Khaldeeva, M. L. Davydova, A. F. Fedorova, N. V. Shadrinov

“…Rubbers modified with UHMWPE, in comparison with HDPE, exhibit enhanced resistance to wear, oil, and frost, while maintaining their elastic and strength properties. …”
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Entinostat in combination with nivolumab for patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma: a phase 2 clinical trial by Elsa Hallab, Jennifer N. Durham, Rosalind Walker, Leslie Cope, Soren Charmsaz, Nicole E. Gross, Dimitrios N. Sidiropoulos, Alexei Hernandez, James Leatherman, Sarah Mitchell, Mark Yarchoan, Won Jin Ho, Nilofer S. Azad, Marina Baretti

“…Among them, two patients (15%) demonstrated stable disease (SD) as best response, while the remaining eleven patients (85%) demonstrated disease progression (PD). …”
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Effects of blood flow restriction combined with high-load training on muscle strength and sports performance in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Chentianlei Su, Zhenglong Zhang, Bin Liang, Sicen Zhou, Xingyu Long

“…Short-term, high-frequency interventions (≤6 weeks, ≥3 sessions/week) using absolute pressure appear optimal for performance enhancement, while individualized pressure protocols may better balance safety and effectiveness in clinical settings.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42025636274, identifier [CRD42025636274 (PROSPERO)].…”
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Prevalence of iron deficiency in acute and chronic heart failure according to different clinical definitions by Lukas Lanser, Gerhard Pölzl, Moritz Messner, Maria Ungericht, Marc‐Michael Zaruba, Jakob Hirsch, Stefan Hechenberger, Stefan Obersteiner, Bernhard Koller, David Haschka, Hanno Ulmer, Guenter Weiss

“…Absolute ID prevalence was highest when applying cardiology compared with gastroenterology guidelines and general definition (AHF: 44.7% vs. 20.4% vs. 7.0%; CHF: 34.1% vs. 13.4% vs. 7.2%), while frequency of combined ID was almost equally distributed. …”
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Integrating O-RADS US v2022, CEUS, and CA125 to enhance the diagnostic differentiation of ovarian masses: development of the OCC-US model by Zhuolin Jiang, Wei Pu, Xinyi Luo, Jie Zhang, Shijun Jia, Guonan Zhang, Yi Zhu

“…Conclusion The OCC-US model enhances diagnostic specificity while maintaining high sensitivity, optimizing risk stratification and surgical decision-making. …”
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