Linking Almond Yield and Quality to the Production System and Irrigation Strategy Considering the Plantation Age in a Mediterranean Semiarid Environment by Abel Calderón-Pavón, Iván Francisco García-Tejero, Luis Noguera-Artiaga, Leontina Lipan, Esther Sendra, Francisca Hernández, Juan Francisco Herencia-Galán, Ángel Antonio Carbonell-Barrachina, Víctor Hugo Durán Zuazo

“…Almond (<i>Prunus dulcis</i> Mill.) is characterized by its water stress tolerance and adaptability to diverse management strategies, allowing it to maintain or even enhance almond quality while achieving optimal yields. Limited research has been conducted to date on how almond production and quality vary across different water regimes and production systems, or how tree age modulates crop responses to deficit irrigation and organic practices. …”
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3D-Printed microneedle assays for point-of-care applications by Haoyang Yan, Huibin Ma, Xin Jiang, Jintao Zheng, Mingxi Chen, Kayan Awawdeh, Xiaohong Jiang, Runzhi Zhou, Jiacheng Yu, Haotian Luo, Yue Jia, Zheng Liang, Weini Xin, Ester Segal, Keying Guo

“…Microneedle arrays (MNAs) offer a minimally invasive approach for point-of-care (POC) diagnostics, enabling biomarker detection in interstitial fluid (ISF) with reduced discomfort. 3D-printing technology has revolutionized MNAs fabrication, providing a cost-effective and customizable alternative to traditional methods. High-resolution techniques like two-photon polymerization (2PP) produce intricate designs but are slow, while faster methods like stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) may compromise sharpness. …”
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Immune monitoring and risk of infection in pediatric liver transplantation: a prospective study by Ricardo Cuesta-Martín de la Cámara, Ricardo Cuesta-Martín de la Cámara, Ricardo Cuesta-Martín de la Cámara, Laura Miguel-Berenguel, Laura Miguel-Berenguel, Carmen Cámara, Carmen Cámara, Itsaso Losantos-García, Esteban Frauca-Remacha, Esteban Frauca-Remacha, Esteban Frauca-Remacha, Loreto Hierro-Llanillo, Loreto Hierro-Llanillo, Loreto Hierro-Llanillo, Gema Muñoz-Bartolo, Gema Muñoz-Bartolo, Gema Muñoz-Bartolo, María Dolores Lledín-Barbacho, María Dolores Lledín-Barbacho, María Dolores Lledín-Barbacho, Ana Martínez-Feito, Eduardo López-Granados, Eduardo López-Granados, Eduardo López-Granados, Eduardo López-Granados, Elena Sánchez-Zapardiel, Elena Sánchez-Zapardiel, Elena Sánchez-Zapardiel

“…BackgroundImmune monitoring has been proposed to optimize immunosuppressive therapy in liver recipients. …”
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Efficient Micropropagation of <i>Sedum sediforme</i> and <i>S. album</i> for Large-Scale Propagation and Integration into Green Roof Systems by Ignacio Moreno-García, Begoña García-Sogo, Salvador Soler, Adrián Rodríguez-Burruezo, Vicente Moreno, Benito Pineda

“…A direct morphogenesis system was established using axenic plant shoots, and a protocol for adventitious organogenesis from leaves was also developed. These methods significantly enhance propagation speed, spatial efficiency, and plant uniformity. …”
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Enhancing Voice Activity Detection for an Elderly-Centric Self-Learning Conversational Robot Partner in Noisy Environments by Subashkumar Rajanayagam, Max Andreas Ingrisch, Pascal Müller, Patrick Jahn, Stefan Twieg

“…In contrast, traditional lightweight rule-based VAD methods tend to yield higher recall but at the expense of precision. …”
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Bayesian neural networks for predicting tokamak energy confinement time with uncertainty quantification by Enliang Gao, Chenguang Wan, Youjun Hu, Minglong Wang, Jingjing Lu, Zhisong Qu, Xinghao Wen, Jia Huang, Ying Chen, Heru Guo, Zhengping Luo, Zhi Yu, Xiaojuan Liu, Qiping Yuan, Jiangang Li

“…Accurate estimation of the tokamak energy confinement time ( τ _E ) is crucial for optimizing the operation and design of fusion devices. …”
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Comparison of Intravenous Dexamethasone versus Perineural Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant to Local Anaesthesia in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Upper Limb Surgeries: A Ran... by Priya Kishnani, Jinesh Kothari, Nilesh Shah, Jatin Patel, Sara Mary Thomas

“…Introduction: Dexamethasone is a potent adjuvant for prolonging analgesia in supraclavicular brachial plexus blocks. However, the optimal route of administration—perineural or intravenous—remains a subject of debate. …”
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Strength training intervention for adult individuals with knee osteoarthritis: Establishing fidelity by Hamza Küçük, Niloufar Ghadamyari, Fatma Neşe Şahin, Güner Çiçek, Tülay Ceylan, Özkan Güler, Onur Mutlu Yaşar, Cüneyt Şensoy, Cansel Arslanoğlu, Erol Doğan, Erkal Arslanoğlu

“…This study aimed to assess the fidelity of a structured strength training program and its effects on pain management in adult individuals with KOA.MethodsA total of 72 adults (mean age = 56.27 ± 4.89 years), approximately 40% of whom were overweight, were randomly assigned to either a strength training group (n = 37) or a control group (n = 35). …”
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Microbiota boost immunotherapy? A meta-analysis dives into fecal microbiota transplantation and immune checkpoint inhibitors by Anqi Lin, Lihaoyun Huang, Aimin Jiang, Lingxuan Zhu, Weiming Mou, Yu Li, Chunyan Zhang, Zaoqu Liu, Jian Zhang, Quan Cheng, Ting Wei, Peng Luo

“…The incidence of grade 1–2 adverse events (AEs) was 42% (95% CI: 0.32–0.52), while grade 3–4 AEs occurred in 37% of patients (95% CI: 0.28–0.46). …”
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Clinical Evaluation of the Time-effect Relationship of Auriculoacupuncture at Point Zero on Autonomic Function among Healthy Volunteers: An Exploratory Three-arm Study by Annamalai Dharuman, Deepa Saravanan, Prabu Narasimman, Geethanjali Sankar, Narmatha Murugan, Madhumitha Vellingiri, Abirami Balu

“…Point Zero is a key AA point known for its autonomic modulation effects. However, the optimal needle retention duration has not yet been established. …”

Peculiarities of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of complicated caries in patients with concomitant somatic pathology by L. Yu. Orekhova, L. P. Shayda, V. Yu. Vashneva, Yu. A. Sycheva, V. N. Rakhova, A. A. Petrov, A. B. Kachalov

“…The task of the doctor, who prescribes NSAIDs to the patient, is to minimize the negative effects of these drugs on digestive and cardiovascular system of the patient while achieving the optimal analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.Aim. …”
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Resource Management for URLLC&#x2013;eMBB Coexistence in Sub-Band Full-Duplex Systems by Yukai Wang, Bowen Fu, Najam Us Saqib, Gyeong-June Hahm, Kyung-Yul Cheon, Hyenyeon Kwon, Seungkeun Park, Sang-Woon Jeon

“…By dynamically prioritizing URLLC traffic while optimizing resources for eMBB, our strategy provides a balanced and efficient solution for managing diverse traffic demands in dynamic environments.…”
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Microwave Antenna Sensing for Glucose Monitoring in a Vein Model Mimicking Human Physiology by Youness Zaarour, Fatimazahrae El Arroud, Tomas Fernandez, Juan Luis Cano, Rafiq El Alami, Otman El Mrabet, Abdelouheb Benani, Abdessamad Faik, Hafid Griguer

“…Non-invasive glucose monitoring has become a critical area of research for diabetes management, offering a less intrusive and more patient-friendly alternative to traditional methods such as finger-prick tests. This study presents a novel approach using a semi-solid tissue-mimicking phantom designed to replicate the dielectric properties of human skin and blood vessels. …”
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Integration of quantum key distribution and high-throughput classical communications in field-deployed multi-core fibers by Qi Wu, Domenico Ribezzo, Giammarco Di Sciullo, Sebastiano Cocchi, Divya Ann Shaji, Lucas Alves Zischler, Ruben Luis, Paolo Serena, Chiara Lasagni, Alberto Bononi, Tetsuya Hayashi, Alessandro Gagliano, Paolo Martelli, Alberto Gatto, Paola Parolari, Pierpaolo Boffi, Davide Bacco, Alessandro Zavatta, Yixiao Zhu, Weisheng Hu, Zhaopeng Xu, Mark Shtaif, Andrea Marotta, Fabio Graziosi, Antonio Mecozzi, Cristian Antonelli

“…Abstract Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a secure communication method for sharing symmetric cryptographic keys based on the principles of quantum physics. …”
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Control of multi-level quadratic DC-DC boost converter for photovoltaic systems using type-2 fuzzy logic technique-based MPPT approaches by Souheyb Mohammed Belhadj, Bouziane Meliani, Habib Benbouhenni, Sarra Zaidi, Z.M.S. Elbarbary, Mohammed M. Alammer

“…Comparative analysis reveals that the T2FLC improves tracking efficiency by up to 5.2 % compared to T1FLC and 7.5 % compared to IC, while also achieving faster convergence, reduced steady-state error, and enhanced stability. …”
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Time Course of Symptoms in Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus: A Systematic Review by Bekir Rovčanin, Ibrahim Omerhodžić, Adem Nuhović, Emir Begagić, Nevena Mahmutbegović, Hakija Bečulić, Haso Sefo, Enra Mehmedika-Suljić, Almir Džurlić, Mirza Pojskić

“…This systematic review evaluates symptom duration in NPH patients with postoperative outcomes. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Embase was conducted per PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Future of Alzheimer's detection: Advancing diagnostic accuracy through the integration of qEEG and artificial intelligence by Sahar Rezaei, Farzan Asadirad, Alireza Motamedi, Mohammadsadegh Kamran, Farzaneh Parsa, Haniyeh Samimi, Parna Ghannadikhosh, Mahdi Zahmatyar, Seyed Ali Hosseinzadeh, Hossein Arabi

“…This review highlights the significant potential of AI-enhanced qEEG as a non-invasive, cost-effective tool for the diagnosis of AD in its prodromal and dementia stages, while also identifying areas requiring further research to optimize its clinical application. …”
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Density-Aware DETR With Dynamic Query for End-to-End Tiny Object Detection by Xianhang Ye, Chang Xu, Haoran Zhu, Fang Xu, Haijian Zhang, Wen Yang

“…A large number of queries are necessary to ensure high recall in dense scenarios, while sparse scenarios benefit from fewer, more distinct queries. …”
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Prevention and Management of Spinal Cord Ischemia After Aortic Surgery: An Umbrella Review by Alexandros G. Brotis, Adamantios Kalogeras, Metaxia Bareka, Eleni Arnaoutoglou, Kostas Spanos, Miltiadis Matsagkas, Kostas N. Fountas

“…The prompt management of spinal cord complications is crucial to optimizing outcomes. No clear treatment algorithm has been universally adopted. …”
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Impact of intraoperative assessment of renal allograft arterial blood flow on vascular complications and their prevention strategies by A. A. Zharikov, D. A. Bankeev, I. R. Kurbangulov, D. V. Kukovyakin, A. R. Karapityan, M. A. Petryaev, A. A. Kartashev, Z. A. Porchkhidze, D. A. Saydulaev

“…Objective: to use intraoperative fluorometry to assess the impact of renal allograft arterial blood flow on vascular complications.Materials and methods. The study included 285 patients who underwent kidney transplantation (KT) at Shumakov National Medical Research Center of Transplantology and Artificial Organs (from May 2022 to July 2023). …”
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