Identifying climate and environmental determinants of spatial disparities in wheat production using a geospatial machine learning model by Kai Ren, Yongze Song, Linchao Li, Francesco Mancini, Zhuoyao Xiao, Xueyuan Zhang, Rui Qu, Qiang Yu

“…A deeper understanding of spatial variation in wheat production and its determining factors is essential for implementing different cultivation practices, water and fertilizer management, and adaptive variety selection across different regions. However, existing methods primarily focused on identifying single-variable factors while lacking geographical spatial characteristics, which may lead to an incomplete exploration of spatial disparities in wheat production, predictions, and responses to changes in determining factors. …”
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Contemporary Perspectives on Congestion in Heart Failure: Bridging Classic Signs with Evolving Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies by Mihai Grigore, Camelia Nicolae, Andreea-Maria Grigore, Ana-Maria Balahura, Nicolae Păun, Gabriela Uscoiu, Ioana Verde, Adriana-Mihaela Ilieșiu

“…Therefore, a comprehensive, multimodal strategy that integrates clinical evaluation with imaging and biomarker data is crucial for optimizing the management of congestion in HF. Future approaches should prioritize personalized decongestive therapy, addressing both intravascular and tissue congestion, while aiming to preserve renal function and limit neurohormonal activation. …”
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SAFH-Net: A Hybrid Network With Shuffle Attention and Adaptive Feature Fusion for Enhanced Retinal Vessel Segmentation by Yang Zhou Ling Ou, Joon Huang Chuah, Hua Nong Ting, Shier Nee Saw, Jun Zhao

“…Then, an improved Spatial Attention Feature Fusion (SAFF) module is used to enable pixel-level adaptive weighting for optimal local-global feature integration. Additionally, cross-channel and cross-spatial shuffle operations enhance the interaction between local details and global information efficiency while suppressing redundant information. …”
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Non-destructive textural quality assessment of peaches and nectarines using near-infrared spectroscopy integration time by Eva Cristina Correa, Paola Baltazar, Pilar Barreiro, Natalia Hernández-Sánchez, Lourdes Lleó, Ángela Melado-Herreros, Belén Diezma

“…The article addresses the challenge of non-destructively assessing the ripeness and quality of peaches and nectarines, as conventional methods often require invasive testing that can compromise the product. …”
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Impact of spinal-hip types on gait patterns in patients with end-stage hip disease by Zhuyi Ma, Shengxing Fu, Xiangdong Wu, Kaiqi Cao, Hao Tang, Yixin Zhou

“…The GPS was highest in type A, followed by type C, while type B and healthy controls had the lowest scores (P < 0.001). …”
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Research on the Maximum Regenerative Energy Commutation Control Strategy of a Dual-Mode Synergistic Energy Recovery Pump-Controlled Grinder by Bo Yu, Gexin Chen, Keyi Liu, Guishan Yan, Yaou Zhang, Yinping Liu

“…Large-inertia pump-controlled grinding machines experience significant energy loss and potential hydraulic shock during frequent high-speed table reciprocation. Traditional control methods often neglect to address efficient energy recovery during the dynamic commutation phase. …”
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A Crop Water Stress Index for Hazelnuts Using Low-Cost Infrared Thermometers by Dalyn McCauley, Sadie Keller, Kody Transue, Nik Wiman, Lloyd Nackley

“…Incorporating data-driven technologies into agriculture presents a promising approach to optimizing crop production, especially in regions dependent on irrigation, where escalating heat waves and droughts driven by climate change pose increasing challenges. …”
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A hybrid MCDM approach for unveiling ChatGPT's effect on students' learning by Jannatul Ferdous Mim, Md. Mohibul Islam, Aizizul Haque Raza

“…The education sector received significant benefits from ChatGPT as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot because it strengthens human-machine teamwork while making education more efficient and adapting to individual students and reducing their workload. …”
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Sports injury and illness incidence at the 2021 Summer Universiade: a retrospective study of 6,500 athletes from 113 countries/regions by Zhiwei Li, Shiyun Li, Zhigang Liu, Shunchang Li, Huang Huang, Tutu Wang, Geping Wang

“…The injury incidence was lower compared to the Summer Olympics and slightly below similar Winter Universiade events, while the illness incidence was higher. Using the electronic medical record visit record data of the hospital information system in the athlete village to study athlete injuries is a method that can be adopted in future large-scale sports events. …”
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Physicochemical, Microbiological and Sensory Characteristics of Goat Milk (Capra aegagrus hircus) Yogurt with Mungbean (Vigna radiata) Extract Enrichment by Hardi Firmansyah, Risti Rosmiati, Iza Ayu Saufani, Zulfa Nur Hanifa

“…Background: Goat milk offers more superior health benefits than cow milk, while mung beans possess high nutrient contents and promote probiotic growth. …”
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Evaluation of Adulticidal Clorine with Black Sand, White Sand and Silica Sand for Decline Coliform Bacteria by Rezania Asyfiradayati, Eni Budiyati, Mitoriana Porusia, Muhammad Rivandi Athaya, Afnan Zain Muzakki, Jenita Berlian Nindyasari, Siti Rohana Mohd Yatim

“…Instrumentation for physicochemical analysis included thermometers, TDS meters, and digital pH meters, while coliform detection was conducted using the Compact Dry EC method. …”
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Comparing the Effects of a Series of Ischaemic Compression Therapy and Muscle Energy Techniques on Pain Threshold and Muscle Tension in People with Upper Crossed Syndrome by Dawid Janczarzyk, Krzysztof Jamka, Edyta Mikołajczyk, Bartosz Zając

“…However, in literature on the subject, there is a lack information on the effects of a series of therapies with these techniques on the reduction of pain and muscle tension.Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the optimal myofascial technique in the treatment of patients with UCS presenting with pain and excessive tension in the trapezius muscle.Material and methods: In the study, 45 people with UCS with TP in the trapezius back muscle were qualified for the trial. …”
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WeChat-assisted strategies for personalized health management in patients with AECOPD: A randomized controlled trial. by Lili Zhou, Cailing Song, Wenpeng Xu, Ruirui Wang, Wei Zhang

“…They were divided into an observation group and a control group, each consisting of 60 patients, using the random number table method. The control group received conventional care, while the observation group additionally utilized the WeChat platform for personalized health education, symptom monitoring guidance, patient-doctor interaction, and other interventions. …”
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Acute effects of the RAMP warm-up on sprint and jump performance in youth soccer players by Fatma Gözlükaya Girginer, Sinan Seyhan, Görkem Açar, Muhammed Fatih Bilici, Ömer Faruk Bilici, Çağlar Soylu

“…IntroductionPre-competition warm-ups play a critical role in optimizing athletic performance and minimizing injury risk. …”
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Probabilistic Interference Prediction for Dynamic 6G In-X Sub-Networks by Pramesh Gautam, Carsten Bockelmann, Armin Dekorsy

“…This approach outperforms traditional methods, including VISPGPR with the commonly used exponential square kernel and Gaussian prior, by better modeling heavy-tailed interference distributions. …”
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EndoDSR: Automatic Detection, Segmentation, and Restoration of Artifacts in <italic>Helicobacter pylori</italic> Infection Using Endoscopic Images by Jovita Relasha Lewis, Sameena Pathan, Preetham Kumar, Cifha Crecil Dias

“…This model aims to enhance the diagnostic accuracy of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), ultimately contributing to better clinical outcomes in the detection of gastric cancer. Methods and procedures: The proposed EndoDSR model makes use of the YOLOv8 architecture for artifact detection and segmentation, followed by an image restoration method, utilizing interpolation and extrapolation techniques to remove artifacts while retaining the endoscopic image features. …”
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Diagnostic meta-analysis of the efficacy of ultrasonography for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome: A comparison between Asian and non-Asian populations by Yan-Ting Luo, Yu-Ting Huang, Valeria Chiu, Yi-Wei Chang, Yi-Shiung Horng

“…Conclusion: Ultrasonography is a reliable diagnostic method for CTS, with distinct optimal cutoff values observed between Asian and non-Asian populations. …”
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound radiomics model for predicting axillary lymph node metastasis and prognosis in breast cancer: a multicenter study by Shi Yu Li, Yue Ming Li, Yong Qi Fang, Zhi Ying Jin, Jun Kang Li, Xiao Meng Zou, Si Si Huang, Rui Lan Niu, Nai Qing Fu, Yu Hong Shao, Xuan Tong Gong, Mao Ran Li, Wei Wang, Zhi Li Wang

“…Follow-up methods included telephone outreach and in-person hospital visits. …”
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Comprehensive evaluation of sub-base materials for road pavements, integrating California bearing ratio and triaxial compression tests for enhanced stability and durability: A syst... by Nkwanzi Lillian, Suliman Badawi Ahmed, Deepa Krishnan, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze

“…This study investigates the evaluation of sub-base materials through two key testing methods, namely the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) and Triaxial Compression tests. …”
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Transcriptional fingerprinting of regulatory T cells: ensuring quality in cell therapy applications by Zhang Cheng, Li-Jie Wang, Yuchi Honaker, Steven A. Cincotta, Claire E. Page, Sydney Vollhardt, Victor Yuan, S. Alice Long, Yuanyuan Xiao, Joshua N. Beilke, Joseph R. Arron, Jeffrey A. Bluestone

“…IntroductionThe success of regulatory T cell (Treg) therapies depends on the source of Treg and the quality of the Treg manufacturing product that maintains Treg identity. Commonly used methods to identify Treg, including assessment of FOXP3 expression and demethylation of the Treg-specific demethylated region (TSDR), may not be sufficient on their own to ensure that Treg cell therapy drug products have an optimal identity and phenotype prior to infusion into patients.MethodsTo address this critical need, we developed a robust framework to molecularly characterize Treg products using next-generation sequencing. …”
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