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Transcriptome sequencing of the endangered land snail Karaftohelix adamsi from the Island Ulleung: De novo assembly, annotation, valuation of fitness genes and SSR markers
The Bradybaenidae snail Karaftohelix adamsi is endemic to Korea, with the species tracked from Island Ulleung in North Gyeongsang Province of South Korea. K. adamsi has been classified under the Endangered Wildli...
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Open AccessEvaluation of antioxidant activity and fermentation properties of potential probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HY7720 in plant-based materials
People on vegan diets are at risk of being deficient in varied nutrients such as vitamin B12 and certain amino acids. In this study, we investigated vitamin B12-producing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as well as the...
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Open AccessClinical feasibility of deep learning-based synthetic CT images from T2-weighted MR images for cervical cancer patients compared to MRCAT
This work aims to investigate the clinical feasibility of deep learning-based synthetic CT images for cervix cancer, comparing them to MR for calculating attenuation (MRCAT). Patient cohort with 50 pairs of T2...
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Open AccessPublisher Correction: Re-evaluation of battery-grade lithium purity toward sustainable batteries
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Open AccessRe-evaluation of battery-grade lithium purity toward sustainable batteries
Recently, the cost of lithium-ion batteries has risen as the price of lithium raw materials has soared and fluctuated. Notably, the highest cost of lithium production comes from the impurity elimination proces...
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Open AccessCorrection: Efficacy of GV1001 with gemcitabine/capecitabine in previously untreated patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma having high serum eotaxin levels (KG4/2015): an open-label, randomised, Phase 3 trial
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Open AccessEfficacy of GV1001 with gemcitabine/capecitabine in previously untreated patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma having high serum eotaxin levels (KG4/2015): an open-label, randomised, Phase 3 trial
The TeloVac study indicated GV1001 did not improve the survival of advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). However, the cytokine examinations suggested that high serum eotaxin levels may predict resp...
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Optimization of Sputtering Parameters and Their Effect on Structural and Electrical Properties of CAAC-IGZO Thin-Film Transistors
A c-axis aligned crystalline indium gallium zinc oxide (CAAC-IGZO) possesses unique properties beneficial for thin-film transistors (TFTs). In this study, we investigate the effect of oxygen ratio and radio fr...
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Open AccessTranscriptome analysis of Haemaphysalis flava female using Illumina HiSeq 4000 sequencing: de novo assembly, functional annotation and discovery of SSR markers
Ticks are ectoparasites capable of directly damaging their hosts and transmitting vector-borne diseases. The ixodid tick Haemaphysalis flava has a broad distribution that extends from East to South Asia. This tic...
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Effects of Ni/Al2O3 catalyst treatment condition on thermocatalytic conversion of spent disposable wipes
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is an essential municipal service. Proper waste treatment is an important part of the waste management. Thermocatalytic waste upcycling has recently gained great interest...
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Open AccessEfficacy and predictive factors of endoscopic ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation in benign solid pancreatic tumors
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided ethanol ablation (EUS-EA) has recently been introduced for the management of solid pancreatic tumors, including pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) and solid pseudopapillary t...
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Automatic Spine Segmentation and Parameter Measurement for Radiological Analysis of Whole-Spine Lateral Radiographs Using Deep Learning and Computer Vision
Radiographic examination is essential for diagnosing spinal disorders, and the measurement of spino-pelvic parameters provides important information for the diagnosis and treatment planning of spinal sagittal ...
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Integration of thermochemical conversion processes for waste-to-energy: A review
As a strategy for mitigating climate change and waste problems, waste-to-energy has rapidly emerged. Thermochemical conversion is a widely used waste-to-energy process that involves the degradation of waste st...
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A review of the endangered mollusks transcriptome under the threatened species initiative of Korea
Transcriptome studies for conservation of endangered mollusks is a proactive approach towards managing threats and uncertainties facing these species in natural environments. The population of these species is...
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Open AccessPolyaniline-based 3D network structure promotes entrapment and detection of drug-resistant bacteria
Sensitive and accurate capture, enrichment, and identification of drug-resistant bacteria on human skin are important for early-stage diagnosis and treatment of patients. Herein, we constructed a three-dimensi...
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Open AccessAssociation between glycemic status and the risk of acute pancreatitis: a nationwide population-based study
Although diabetes is reportedly associated with the occurrence of acute pancreatitis (AP), the risk of AP according to the duration and severity of diabetes is not yet clear. We aimed to investigate the risk o...
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Addendum: A ‘print–pause–print’ protocol for 3D printing microfluidics using multimaterial stereolithography
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A ‘print–pause–print’ protocol for 3D printing microfluidics using multimaterial stereolithography
Methods to make microfluidic chips using 3D printers have attracted much attention because these simple procedures allow rapid fabrication of ready-to-use products from digital 3D designs with minimal human in...
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Open AccessTranscriptome analysis of the endangered dung beetle Copris tripartitus (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and characterization of genes associated to immunity, growth, and reproduction
Dung beetles recycle organic matter through the decomposition of feces and support ecological balance. However, these insects are threatened by the indiscriminate use of agrochemicals and habitat destruction. Cop...
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Usefulness of Liquid-Based Cytology in Diagnosing Biliary Tract Cancer Compared to Conventional Smear and Forceps Biopsy
Liquid‐based cytology (LBC) has been shown to improve the diagnostic efficacy of brush cytology for thyroid, cervical and pancreatic cancer. To evaluate the diagnostic performance of LBC for biliary tract canc...
