Deteksi Cepat Kadar Alkohol Pada Minuman Kopi dengan Metode Dielektrik dan Jaringan Syaraf Tiruan by Sucipto Sucipto, Yuyun Rohmawati, Dyah Ayu Widyaningrum, Danang Triagus Setiyawan

“…Sensitivity analysis with bioelectric properties as input (inductance, capacitance, resistance, and impedance) and alcohol and also pH as output obtained the best ANN topology, 4-10-30-2. …”
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Mechanistic studies on the effect of endogenous proteins on the starch retrogradation characteristics of corn before and after postharvest ripening by Nannan Hu, Weihua Qi, Jinying Zhu, Fuyin Zhao, Lin Xiu, Mingzhu Zheng, Jingsheng Liu

“…In addition, low field strength nuclear magnetic resonance (LF-NMR) analyses also revealed that proteins inhibited starch retrogradation by isolating the precipitation of free water during retrogradation, causing the decrease in the viscoelasticity and firmness of the starch gel. …”
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Prevalence of nutritional anemia and its risk factors in children under five in the Gaza Strip by Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi, Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi

“…Family characteristics like the father’s age, smoking habits, the mother’s education, employment, marital history, income, housing ownership, and a history of anemia during pregnancy also played a role. Additionally, dietary factors such as tea, meat, crisps, cola, fruits, breastfeeding practices, malnutrition, appetite, and hereditary diseases were significantly associated with anemia in these children (p-values <0.05 for all).ConclusionOur study clearly demonstrates that anemia is highly prevalent (35.6% anemia, and 4.0% IDA) among under-five children in Gaza Strip governorates. …”
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CircWDR78 inhibits the development of colorectal cancer by regulating the miR-653-3p/RGS4 axis by Chu Hao, Yunju Pu, Jiunian Li, Zhi Zhong, Zhaohui Huang, Xue Wang

“…Proliferation and motility ability of circWDR78 was evaluated by in vitro functional experiment. We also used RNA-seq technology to explore the signal pathways and genes it might regulate. …”
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Modeling and Planning a Transmission Network Expansion System in a Regulated Electricity Market by Considering Demand-Side Management via a Developed Fuzzy-Salp Optimization Algori... by Yuying Zhang, Lei Xu, Ji Li, Long Zhang, Zhi Yuan

“…This is widely accepted: increasing the presence and participation of consumers in DR programs in the electricity market will benefit not only individual consumers but also the whole consumer community. In this paper, a dynamic multi-objective TEP is performed under reliability constraints in the market setting based on demand sales programs and pricedependent bids in the day-ahead market. …”
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Equitable transportation and resilience hubs: Analysis of underserved population needs, usage, and travel behaviour by Thayanne G.M. Ciriaco, Syeda Narmeen Zehra, Veronica Wambura, Stephen D. Wong

“…Simple descriptive statistics and statistical tests were used to understand the groups’ needs and observe similarities and divergences between groups. We also calculated spatial statistics to identify how mode choices varied with people’s preferred resilience hub locations. …”
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Barlow Twins deep neural network for advanced 1D drug–target interaction prediction by Maximilian G. Schuh, Davide Boldini, Annkathrin I. Bohne, Stephan A. Sieber

“…The use of our hybrid approach of deep learning and gradient boosting machine as the underlying predictor ensures fast and efficient predictions without the need for substantial computational resources. We also propose the use of an influence method to investigate how the model reaches its decision based on individual training samples. …”
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The clinical journey of belantamab mafodotin in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma: lessons in drug development by Pralay Mukhopadhyay, Hesham A. Abdullah, Joanna B. Opalinska, Prani Paka, Eric Richards, Katja Weisel, Suzanne Trudel, Maria-Victoria Mateos, Meletios Athanasios Dimopoulos, Sagar Lonial

“…Protocol amendments reflecting DREAMM-3 learnings could also be implemented prospectively on the combinations trials to optimize the follow-up duration and mitigate risk. …”
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Efficacy of high-dose steroids versus low-dose steroids in the treatment of immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis: a case series and systematic review by Xiuyue Man, Hong Wang, Chen Chen, Xiaofeng Cong, Lemeng Sun, Xueru Sun, Chen Chen, Jing Zhang, Lei Yang

“…The primary aim was to compare clinical outcomes and therapeutic responses between patients treated with high-dose versus low-dose methylprednisolone.ResultsPatients receiving an initial high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone (1 g/day) exhibited a more rapid reduction in myocardial injury markers, including troponin I/T (cTnI/T), creatine kinase (CK), and N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), compared to those receiving lower doses. This group also demonstrated lower incidences of biomarker rebound and maintained lower levels over time. …”
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Changes in the nutrient composition of top-selling packaged foods and beverages in Colombia between 2016 to 2021 by Luis Carlos Forero, Luis F. Gómez, Mercedes Mora-Plazas, María Parra-Murillo, María Parra-Murillo, Sara Toquica, Lindsey Smith Taillie

“…In addition, the government began 2023 by applying a 10% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and foods that also had warning labels for sodium, sugar and saturated fat. …”
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THE IMPACT OF FIRM CHARACTERISTICS ON ACCRUALS AND REAL EARNINGS MANGEMENT OF LISTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA by Aisha Chado Muhammad

“…Return on assets (ROA), have negative relationship with both AEM and REM which indicates Manager’s aggressive behavior to meet the benchmark has a significant positive association with both AEM and REM. Audit quality was also found to have a positive effect for both AEM and REM (0.0081 and 0.0008) which shows that the choice of audit firm affects both AEM and REM. …”
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Impact of parathyroidectomy on inflammatory and cardiovascular risk parameters in primary hyperparathyroidism: a retrospective analysis by Nese Bulbul, Suat Sen, Fettah Acibucu

“…Conclusion Our findings highlight a potential link between PHPT and inflammatory-cardiovascular risk, with parathyroidectomy exerting a beneficial effect within the first month post-surgery. The study also suggests that these risk factors may be modifiable with timely surgical intervention. …”
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Honoring the Afro-Colombian musical culture with the naming of Epipedobates currulao sp. nov. (Anura, Dendrobatidae), a frog from the Pacific rainforests by Mileidy Betancourth-Cundar, Juan Camilo Ríos-Orjuela, Andrew J. Crawford, David C. Cannatella, Rebecca D. Tarvin

“…This taxon differs from congeners by having a combination of bright yellow blotches in the dorsal anterior region of the thigh and upper arm, homogenous dark-brown dorsal coloration, and advertisement calls of long duration and many pulses. We also describe the courtship call of E. currulao sp. nov., which is lower in frequency and shorter in duration than its advertisement call. …”
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The influence of exogenous melatonin treatment on quality, nutritional profile, and antioxidant system of fresh-cut carambola during cold storage by Farah Anum Mohd Yusof, Ezzat Mohamad Azman, Noranizan Mohd Adzahan, Noor Liyana Yusof

“…Carambola, also known as starfruit, is a tropical fruit that is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and is attractive in shape. …”
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Effectiveness of Retail Promotions in the Green Industry by Age Group: A Case Study by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn

“…Interestingly, young consumers are also expressing interest in gardening.  In 2012, Millennials (born after 1980) spent 78% more on gardening purchases than in the previous 2 years.  …”
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Direct and Indirect Methods for Studying Human Gut Microbiota by V. T. Ivashkin, O. S. Medvedev, E. A. Poluektova, A. V. Kudryavtseva, I. R. Bakhtogarimov, A. E. Karchevskaya

“…Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels in the blood plasma and urine can also reflect the presence of specific bacterial clusters containing genes Cut, CntA/CntB and YeaW/YeaX. …”
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Models for predicting risk of endometrial cancer: a systematic review by Bea Harris Forder, Anastasia Ardasheva, Karyna Atha, Hannah Nentwich, Roxanna Abhari, Christiana Kartsonaki

“…Two of these, the Hippisley-Cox and Coupland QCancer models, had high predictive ability and were well calibrated; these models also received a low risk of bias rating. Conclusions Several models of moderate-high predictive ability exist for predicting the risk of EC, but study quality varies, with most models at high risk of bias. …”
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Association among financial toxicity, depression and fear of cancer recurrence in young breast cancer patient-family caregiver dyads: an actor-partner interdependence mediation mod... by Tianye Yang, Zhu Zhu, Jianjun Shi, Lingling Tong, Jia Yang, Songli Mei, Hui Ren

“…Conclusions Depression in young BC patients was affected not only by themselves but also by their family caregivers. Emphasis should be placed on the interplay between financial toxicity and FCR of patients and family caregivers, with the aim of improving depression for young BC patients. …”
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Influence of Process on the Formation of Main Taste Substances and Quality of Chuanhong Congou Black Tea by Jing HU, Bo DUAN, Zhiwei HE, Lei LIAO, Jiahui DU, Na LIU, Gang CHENG, Yang YE

“…During the rolling and fermentation stages, most of the catechins, especially the ester catechins EGCG, ECG, EC, and EGC, decreased by 90%. Amino acids also decreased significantly, while theaflavins increased significantly (P<0.05). …”
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Liver diseases: epidemiology, causes, trends and predictions by Can Gan, Yuan Yuan, Haiyuan Shen, Jinhang Gao, Xiangxin Kong, Zhaodi Che, Yangkun Guo, Hua Wang, Erdan Dong, Jia Xiao

“…Therefore, this review provides a comprehensive examination of the epidemiology and characteristics of liver diseases, covering a spectrum from acute and chronic conditions to end-stage manifestations. We also highlight the multifaceted mechanisms underlying the initiation and progression of liver diseases, spanning molecular and cellular levels to organ networks. …”
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