IMGT®, the international information system® (IMGT), was created in 1989 by Marie-Paule Lefranc (Université de Montpellier and CNRS) in Montpellier, France, to deal with and to manage the huge diversity of immunoglobulins (IG) or antib...
To address the limitations of traditional segmentation algorithms in processing complex agricultural scenes, this paper proposes an improved YOLOv8n-seg model. Building upon the original three detection layers, we introduce a dedicated layer for smal...
This study has made significant findings in A-share market data processing and portfolio management. Firstly, by adopting the Lasso method and CPCA framework, we effectively addressed the problem of multicollinearity among feature indicators, with th...
Pavement cracks are a critical indicator for assessing structural health and forecasting deterioration trends. Accurate and automated crack classification is of paramount importance for the intelligent maintenance of road structures. Inspired by the...
Object detection in soccer scenes serves as a fundamental task for soccer video analysis and target tracking. This paper proposes WCC-YOLO, a symmetry-enhanced object detection framework based on YOLOv11n. Our approach integrates symmetry principles...
To address the challenges of high missed detection rates for minute transmission line defects, strong complex background interference, and limited computational power on edge devices in UAV-assisted power line inspection, this paper proposes a lightw...
Multivariate analysis can be used to study industrial process data exhibiting collinearity between variables. Such data can often be collected into conceptually meaningful groups or blocks. While data blocks may appear intuitive (e.g., raw material p...
Poplar wood is the main source of renewable biomass energy worldwide, and is also considered to be a model system for studying woody plants. The Full-length cDNA Over-eXpressing (FOX) gene hunting system is an effective method for generating gain-of-...
A novel cholic acid-conjugated carboplatin (CP-CA) is developed as a liver-targeting prodrug of carboplatin (CP) for liver cancer. Instead of using CP as a raw material, CP-CA was synthesized simultaneously. This paper is focused on the comparison of...
This study aimed to compare the biological properties of newly synthesized cements based on calcium phosphate with a commercially used cement, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). Strontium (Sr)-, Copper (Cu)-, and Zinc (Zn)-doped hydroxyapatite (miHAp)...
Calcium-binding peptides have gained significant attention due to their potential applications in various fields. In this study, we aimed to prepare, characterize, and evaluate the stability of calcium-binding peptides derived from chicken blood. Chi...
The increasing demand for low-viscosity engine oil has underscored the role of zinc dialkyldithiophosphates (ZDDP) as a conventional anti-wear and antioxidant additive. It is essential to investigate the influence of modern additives such as cyclopro...
Nitric oxide (NO) is a natural reactive nitrogen species (RNS) that alters proteins, DNA, and lipids and damages biological activities. Although microorganisms respond to and detoxify NO, the regulation of the cellular metabolic mechanisms that cause...
Phycocyanobilin (PCB) is the bioactive chromophore attached to Phycocyanin (PC) that is of special interest for nutraceutical and therapeutic applications. However, the production of PCB from the heterologous host Escherichia coli is still very low....
Lanthanide hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks (Ln-HOFs) integrating luminescent and proton-conductive properties hold significant promise for multifunctional sensing and energy applications, yet their development remains challenging due to the diffic...
The Omega-3 Index (O3I) reflects eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) content in erythrocytes. While the O3I is associated with numerous health outcomes, its widespread use is limited. We investigated whether urinary metabolites...
Accurate footprint image segmentation is challenging in forensic applications because fine anatomical structures, weak boundaries, and background interference can degrade segmentation performance. This study presents a task-oriented generative advers...
Fifty 2-[(arylidene)amino]-4,5-cycloalkyl[b]thiophene-3-carbonitrile derivatives were screened for their in vitro antifungal activities against Candida krusei and Cryptococcus neoformans. Based on experimentally determined minimum inhibitory concentr...
Sol-gel spread self-combustion is the burning of the complexing agent in dried gel and the oxidant. Meanwhile, high temperature takes place during the combustion process, which is harmful to the pore structure of the catalyst. The nitrate from metal...
Background and Objectives: Fetuin-A is mostly synthesized in the liver. It is a hepatokine, which is an extracellular inhibitor of growth factors. There is a scarcity of data on the clinical utility of serum fetuin-A (SFA) in alcohol-associated cirrh...
Hyperspectral imaging has increasingly been used in high-throughput plant phenotyping systems. Rapid advancement in the field of phenotyping has resulted in a wide array of hyperspectral imaging systems. However, sharing the plant feature prediction...
Ice sheet changes of the Antarctic are the result of interactions among the ocean, atmosphere, and ice sheet. Studying the ice sheet mass variations helps us to understand the possible reasons for these changes. We used 164 months of Gravity Recovery...
Natural products have widespread biological activities, including inhibition of mitochondrial enzyme systems. Some of these activities, for example cytotoxicity, may be the result of alteration of cellular bioenergetics. Based on previous computer-ai...
In this study, the setting property and mechanical strength of cement pastes containing accelerators (CPCA) with or without superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) were first studied. The early microstructure evolution and water distribution at 7 and 28 days...
To address the challenges of limited visual information of PPE and complex background interference that constrains detection performance in substation operation scenarios, an efficient detection model, SDC-YOLOv10n, is proposed based on YOLOv10n. The...
This work explores the suitability of data treatment methodologies for Raman spectra of teeth using multivariate analysis methods. Raman spectra were measured in our laboratory and obtained from control enamel samples and samples with a protective tr...
In order to solve the problems of modulation signals in low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), such as poor feature extraction ability, strong dependence on single modal data, and insufficient recognition accuracy, this paper proposes a multi-dimensional f...
More than 7000 red algae species have been classified. Although most of them are underused, they are a protein-rich marine resource. The hydrolysates of red algal proteins are good candidates for the inhibition of the angiotensin-I-converting enzyme...
Tea tree seeds are highly sensitive to dehydration and cannot be stored for extended periods, making surface defect detection crucial for preserving their germination rate and overall quality. To address this challenge, we propose Cgc-YOLO, an enhanc...
TSPY is a Y-encoded gene that is expressed in normal testicular germ cells and various cancer types including germ cell tumor, melanoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and prostate cancer. Currently, the correlation between TSPY expression and oncogenic d...
Background and Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an integral HAMMAM experience, a 4-week therapeutic program that combined hydrotherapy and Swedish massage, applied in a multisensorial immersive environment, on pain, well-being and quality...
Student classroom behavior recognition is a core research direction in intelligent education systems. Real-time analysis of students’ learning states and behavioral features through classroom monitoring provides quantitative support for teachin...
Excessive bait wastage is a major issue in aquaculture, leading to higher farming costs, economic losses, and water pollution caused by bacterial growth from unremoved residual bait. To address this problem, we propose a bait residue detection and co...
28 May 2020
Aim: To analyze the levels of chronic fatigue in Spanish women with endometriosis and its relationship with their psychosocial status and quality of life (QoL). Methods: A total of 230 Spanish women with a clinical diagnosis of endometriosis were rec...
Steel surface defect detection is critical for ensuring industrial product quality and safety. Although deep learning-based detectors like the YOLO series have demonstrated considerable promise, they often struggle with three key challenges under com...
Weed segmentation in soybean fields is essential to improving herbicide use efficiency and supporting precision variable-rate spraying. This study developed an SiLU–CPCA–Gate U-Net (SCG-UNet) using fused UAV RGB and multispectral imagery...
In roadside surveillance imagery, shadows, vegetation, vehicles, exposed pavement, and water stains may exhibit local textures and morphological characteristics similar to those of rockfalls, causing a standalone You Only Look Once (YOLO) real-time o...
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are critical in the electronics industry. As PCB layouts grow increasingly complex, defect detection processes often encounter challenges such as low image contrast, uneven brightness, minute defect sizes, and irregular...
2 February 2022
Aim: The ‘Physio-EndEA’ study aims to explore the potential benefits of a therapeutic exercise program (focused on lumbopelvic stabilization and tolerance to exertion) on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of symptomatic endometri...
Background: The PROSPET-BX trial compared [68Ga]PSMA-11 PET/CT (PSMA-PET) with multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) in parallel in men with suspicion of prostate cancer (PCa) after at least one previously negative biopsy (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05297162; GR-2...
21 May 2020
Aim: To explore endometriosis-related fatigue (ERF), health-related fitness, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in women with endometriosis in comparison with matched controls. Methods: Twenty-five affected women and twenty-fiv...