OsteoNet—A Framework for Identifying Osteoporosis in Bone Radiograph Images Using Attention-Based VGG Network by Abdul Wahab Muzaffar, Farhan Riaz, Muhammad Tahir

“…In this paper, we present a novel method for detecting osteoporosis. Our approach utilizes local phase quantization (LPQ) to identify fine texture variations that indicate changes in bone density, which are characteristic of osteoporosis. …”
Get full text

Reduction of absorption of Ta2O5 monolayers through the suppression of structural defects by employing an appropriate ionic oxygen concentration by Lin Wang, Weili Zhang, Ruijin Hong, Kun Wang, Menglei Wang, Qinmin Wang, Kui Yi, Jianda Shao

“…Abstract Ultralow-absorption laser films have critical applications in high-power continuous-laser and gravitational-wave-detection systems. During film deposition, the ionic oxygen concentration significantly affects the absorption loss of the film. …”
Get full text

Analysis and optimization of energy harvesting characteristics of converter valve magnetic field self-powered harvester by WANG Wei, SU Wenbo, XU Chenjin, WU Yuwei, SHI Yuchen

“…At the same time, it can meet the needs of long-term maintenance-free detection of power equipment in narrow and high temperature space such as converter stations.…”
Get full text

Freestanding VO2 membranes on epidermal nanomesh for ultra-sensitive correlated breathable sensors by Dongha Kim, Dongju Lee, Jiseok Park, Jihoon Bae, Aiping Chen, Judith L. MacManus-Driscoll, Sungwon Lee, Shinbuhm Lee

“…Abstract The interest in highly sensitive sensors is rapidly increasing for detecting very tiny signals for Internet of Things devices. …”
Get full text

Phenotypic and genotypic features of the full-term newborns with delayed conjugation jaundices in relation to gender of the child by O. K. Botvin'yev, A. I. Kolotilina, I. N. Razumovskaya, A. V. Yeremeyeva

“…Aim of investigation. To detect phenotypic and genotypic features of the full-term newborns with delayed conjugation jaundice in relation to gender of the patient.Material and methods. …”
Get full text

Analysis of a D-Shaped Photonic Crystal Fiber Sensor with Multiple Conducting Layers by Amanda F. Romeiro, Markos P. Cardoso, Caua C. Miranda, Anderson O. Silva, João C. W. A. Costa, M. Thereza R. Giraldi, Jose L. Santos, Jose M. Baptista, Ariel Guerreiro

“…Our findings provide valuable insights into how different materials can be harnessed to tailor SPR sensing platforms for diverse applications and environmental conditions, fostering the development of advanced and adaptable detection systems. This research not only advances our understanding of the fundamental principles governing SPR sensor performance but also underscores the potential for leveraging varied plasmonic materials to engineer bespoke sensing solutions optimized for specific requirements and performance metrics.…”
Get full text

Susy at the FPF by Luis A. Anchordoqui, Ignatios Antoniadis, Karim Benakli, Jules Cunat, Dieter Lüst

“…This is possible because of the unprecedented flux of neutrinos to be produced as secondary products in LHC collisions during the high-luminosity era and the capability of FPF experiments to detect and identify their flavors.…”
Get full text

A Special Points and Neural Network-Based Dynamic Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm by Sanyi Li, Wenjie Hou, Peng Liu, Weichao Yue, Qian Wang

“…The FNN is trained with historical special points (knee point, boundary point, center point), and the current special points are generated by the FNN when an environmental change is detected. Then the decision variables are classified into convergence variables and diversity variables. …”
Get full text

Impact of the crosstalk between the PTEN and PAFR as well as PAFR and EGFR pathways in cancer by Anita Thyagarajan, Zaid Sirhan, Ravi P. Sahu

“…Along similar lines, overactivation or mutations in epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling are detected in various human malignancies and associated with poor prognosis. …”
Get full text

Burden of benign prostatic hyperplasia in the Middle East and North Africa Region, 1990–2021 by Saeid Safiri, Fikrettin Şahin, Reza Aletaha, Mark J. M. Sullman, Reza Shekarriz-Foumani, Ali-Asghar Kolahi

“…These findings underscore the need for tailored public health policies and strategies to enhance early detection, prevention, and management of BPH, thereby reducing its impact on healthcare systems and individuals.…”
Get full text

Microbiota of the Esophagus and Stomach in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Healthy Volunteers by D. E. Rumyantseva, A. S. Trukhmanov, A. V. Kudryavtseva, G. S. Krasnov, A. V. Paraskevova, O. A. Storonova, A. B. Ponomarev

“…A higher bacterial content of the Leptotrichiaceae and Veillonellaceae families was detected in the stomach of patients with GERD.Conclusions.  …”
Get full text

Transcriptomic analysis of the root system of Platycodon grandiflorum in response to the fallen leaves of Acer truncatum by FENG Chaoqun, RUAN Kunfei, SHI Shaotong, LI Sen, CHENG Shaoying, LIU Zhonghua

“…[Results] A total of 15 727 SSR loci were detected. 753 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were annotated into three major categories of the GO classification, and 314 DEGs were classified into 105 metabolic pathways in the KEGG classification. …”
Get full text

Retrieving Multiaspect Point Clouds From a Multichannel K-Band SAR Drone by Peter Brotzer, Emiliano Casalini, David Small, Alexander Damm, Elias Mendez Dominguez

“…Independent references—based on light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and 3-D construction models—are used to validate our results. …”
Get full text

Morphological diagnostic criteria of autoimmune gastritis by Ye. A. Losik, L. S. Selivanova, T. V. Antonova, T. L. Lapina, Alexander S Tertychny, V. T. Ivashkin

“…The options of polyps or pseudopolyps detection at upper endoscopy are described which at morphological investigation correspond to sites of noninvolved mucosa of the body of stomach or hyperplastic foveolar layer. …”
Get full text

HIV Infection in Iran: An Update on Epidemiology, Testing and Gaps by Seyed Ahmad Seyed Alinaghi, Mohammad Mahdi Roozbahani, Behnam Farhoudi, Seyed Ali Dehghan Manshadi, Shayesteh Jahanfar

“…Despite progress in achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets for HIV diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression, significant gaps remain in early detection and reaching vulnerable populations, including pre-exposure prophylaxis and targeted outreach to key populations. …”
Get full text

Electroacupuncture regulates ferroptosis to improve postoperative cognitive dysfunction in mice through mediating GRX1/GSK-3β/Nrf2 axis by Xiaqing Zhang, Afen Zhang, Rui Li, Mingna Jiao, Rou Wen, Rongzhi Zheng

“…RT-qPCR, western blot and IHC were employed to detect abundance of genes and proteins. MDA, GSH and iron levels was measured by some commercial kits. …”
Get full text

A cooperative jamming decision-making method based on multi-agent reinforcement learning by Bingchen Cai, Haoran Li, Naimin Zhang, Mingyu Cao, Han Yu

“…Results show that MA-CJD significantly reduces the time defense units are detected while minimizing jamming resource consumption. …”
Get full text

A new crustin-like gene from the redclaw crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus and its response to decapod iridescent virus 1 (DIV1) challenge by Xiaoying Hang, Jianbo Zheng, Fei Li

“…Similar to the Crustin2 gene (CqCrs) in C. quadricarinatus, the highest expression level of Cqcarc1 was also detected in the hemocyte organ. Moreover, RNAi-mediated gene silencing of Cqcarc1 could increase the DIV1 copy number compared with the control group, suggesting its involvement in the immune defense against the DIV1 challenge. …”
Get full text

Warming alters plankton body-size distributions in a large field experiment by Dania Albini, Emma Ransome, Alex J. Dumbrell, Samraat Pawar, Eoin J. O’Gorman, Thomas P. Smith, Thomas Bell, Michelle C. Jackson, Guy Woodward

“…This pattern was broadly consistent over two tested seasons and major taxonomic groups. We also detected some breakpoints in the community-level size-temperature relationship, indicating that the system’s response shifts noticeably above a certain level of warming. …”
Get full text

Climate change–drylands–food security nexus in Africa: From the perspective of technical advances, challenges, and opportunities by Hirwa, Hubert, Li, Fadong, Qiao, Yunfeng, Measho, Simon, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang, Muhirwa, Fabien, Tian, Chao, Leng, Peifang, Ingabire, Romaine, Itangishaka, Auguste Cesar, Chen, Gang, Turyasingura, Benson

“…Comprehensive CDF frameworks are explored for dryland dynamics, ecosystem services, and food security (FS), and current high precision ecosystem observation networks are used to detect regional-level climate variability and identify hotspots. …”
Get full text