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View article: LLaDA 1.5: Variance-Reduced Preference Optimization for Large Language Diffusion Models
LLaDA 1.5: Variance-Reduced Preference Optimization for Large Language Diffusion Models Open
While Masked Diffusion Models (MDMs), such as LLaDA, present a promising paradigm for language modeling, there has been relatively little effort in aligning these models with human preferences via reinforcement learning. The challenge prim…
View article: Obesity indicators mediate the association between the aggregate index of systemic inflammation (AISI) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
Obesity indicators mediate the association between the aggregate index of systemic inflammation (AISI) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) Open
An increase in AISI is associated with an elevated probability of T2DM, with obesity indicators potentially mediating this relationship. Reducing AISI and managing obesity may help prevent T2DM. However, with the cross-sectional design of …
View article: Short-Path Prompting in LLMs: Analyzing Reasoning Instability and Solutions for Robust Performance
Short-Path Prompting in LLMs: Analyzing Reasoning Instability and Solutions for Robust Performance Open
Recent years have witnessed significant progress in large language models' (LLMs) reasoning, which is largely due to the chain-of-thought (CoT) approaches, allowing models to generate intermediate reasoning steps before reaching the final …
View article: An integrated quantitative framework for exploring sustainable scenarios in urban agriculture planning
An integrated quantitative framework for exploring sustainable scenarios in urban agriculture planning Open
Urban agriculture, encompassing ground farming, rooftop gardens, and greenhouses at building or community scales, offers solutions to various urban challenges. While existing research often focuses on resource use (food production and wate…
View article: A correlation study between cervical cancer and sex hormones
A correlation study between cervical cancer and sex hormones Open
Objective The aims of this study were to investigate the association between positive TCT and sex hormone levels and to evaluate the feasibility of change in sex hormone level as a potential predictor of cervical cancer. Methods We recruit…
View article: Effect of Biostimulants on Plant Growth and Leaf Functional Compounds of Passiflora Plants
Effect of Biostimulants on Plant Growth and Leaf Functional Compounds of Passiflora Plants Open
The influence of biostimulant treatments on Passiflora species was assessed by observing changes in the growth and leaf functional compounds of plants exposed to humic acids (HAs) and seaweed extracts (SEs) to determine their optimal appli…
View article: Multifaceted Intensive Blood Pressure Control Model in Older and Younger Individuals With Hypertension
Multifaceted Intensive Blood Pressure Control Model in Older and Younger Individuals With Hypertension Open
Importance The sustainable effectiveness and safety of a nonphysician community health care practitioner–led intensive blood pressure intervention on cardiovascular disease have not, to the authors’ knowledge, been studied, especially in t…
View article: ‘Taoyuan No. 3-Spring Red’ and ‘Taoyuan No. 4-Red Glory’, the New Cultivars of Cherry Blossom in Subtropical Area
‘Taoyuan No. 3-Spring Red’ and ‘Taoyuan No. 4-Red Glory’, the New Cultivars of Cherry Blossom in Subtropical Area Open
Cherry blossoms belong to the genus Prunus within the family Rosaceae. There are ∼100 species of indigenous plants, mainly distributed in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and there are more than 200 cultivated varieties (Obha …
View article: Chaos to Order: A Label Propagation Perspective on Source-Free Domain Adaptation
Chaos to Order: A Label Propagation Perspective on Source-Free Domain Adaptation Open
Source-free domain adaptation (SFDA), where only a pre-trained source model is used to adapt to the target distribution, is a more general approach to achieving domain adaptation in the real world. However, it can be challenging to capture…
View article: Exploring the mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effect of the drug pair Rhubarb-Coptis in diabetic nephropathy using network pharmacology and molecular docking analysis
Exploring the mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effect of the drug pair Rhubarb-Coptis in diabetic nephropathy using network pharmacology and molecular docking analysis Open
This study expounds the therapeutic effect of Rhubarb-Coptis on DN from a holistic perspective, and provides a valuable basis for clinical application and academic research.
View article: Relaxing Effects of Breathing Pseudotsuga menziesii and Lavandula angustifolia Essential Oils on Psychophysiological Status in Older Adults
Relaxing Effects of Breathing Pseudotsuga menziesii and Lavandula angustifolia Essential Oils on Psychophysiological Status in Older Adults Open
We evaluated the effects of breathing Pseudotsuga menziesii (P. menziesii) and Lavandula angustifolia (L. angustifolia) essential oils (EOs) during a horticultural activity on older adults. A total number of 92 older adult (71.2 ± 7.7 year…
View article: Effects of temperatures on growth, physiological, and antioxidant characteristics in Houttuynia cordata
Effects of temperatures on growth, physiological, and antioxidant characteristics in Houttuynia cordata Open
Houttuynia cordata Thunb. (HC) is a traditional medicinal plant with a variety of pharmaceutical activities. The objective of this study was to investigate the growth, photosynthetic parameters, and antioxidant properties of HC plants in r…
View article: Protective Effects of Salicylic Acid and Calcium Chloride on Sage Plants (Salvia officinalis L. and Salviaelegans Vahl) under High-Temperature Stress
Protective Effects of Salicylic Acid and Calcium Chloride on Sage Plants (Salvia officinalis L. and Salviaelegans Vahl) under High-Temperature Stress Open
High-temperature stress is a major risk to fresh-market Salvia production, and heat intolerance is a major constraint in sage cultivation, particularly during the hot summer season. Previously, we investigated heat tolerance in five common…
View article: Influence of fertilizer and salicylic acid treatments on growth, physiological, and antioxidant characteristics in green and red Perilla frutescens varieties
Influence of fertilizer and salicylic acid treatments on growth, physiological, and antioxidant characteristics in green and red Perilla frutescens varieties Open
Perilla is herbaceous plant, functional food, and nutraceutical product with antioxidant properties. The objective of this study was to investigate the growth, reflectance indices, and antioxidant properties of P. frutescens species in res…
View article: Evaluation of vegetation indices and plant growth regulator use on the rooting of azalea cuttings
Evaluation of vegetation indices and plant growth regulator use on the rooting of azalea cuttings Open
The objective of our study was to develop a protocol enabling the use of vegetation indices to evaluate the rooting of Azalea (Rhododendron pulchrum cv. Sweet) cuttings. Six root growth parameters were recorded after exposing those cutting…
View article: Effects of vegetation indices, auxin, and biostimulator treatments on the rooting of Rhododendron pulchrum cuttings
Effects of vegetation indices, auxin, and biostimulator treatments on the rooting of Rhododendron pulchrum cuttings Open
The objective of our study was to develop a protocol enabling the use of vegetation indices to evaluate the rooting of Rhododendron pulchrum cuttings . Six root growth parameters were recorded after those cuttings were exposed to rootin…
View article: Effects of Waterlogging with Different Water Resources on Plant Growth and Tolerance Capacity of Four Herbaceous Flowers in a Bioretention Basin
Effects of Waterlogging with Different Water Resources on Plant Growth and Tolerance Capacity of Four Herbaceous Flowers in a Bioretention Basin Open
Extreme weather events have increased due to climate change. Bioretention basins can effectively alleviate urban flooding by short-term water retention. Reclaimed water (RW) is considered an alternative water resource during water shortage…
View article: Flavonoid Compounds and Photosynthesis in Passiflora Plant Leaves under Varying Light Intensities
Flavonoid Compounds and Photosynthesis in Passiflora Plant Leaves under Varying Light Intensities Open
Functional constituents in the leaves of Passiflora plants contain antidepressant and antianxiety effects which are beneficial to human health and fitness. The objective of this study was to investigate leaf growth, physiological parameter…
View article: Evaluation of vegetation indices and plant growth regulator use on the rooting of azalea cuttings
Evaluation of vegetation indices and plant growth regulator use on the rooting of azalea cuttings Open
The objective of our study was to develop a protocol enabling the use of vegetation indices to evaluate the rooting of Azalea (Rhododendron pulchrum cv. Sweet) cuttings. Six root growth parameters were recorded after exposing those cutting…
View article: Effects of Betaine and Chitin on Water Use Efficiency in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata)
Effects of Betaine and Chitin on Water Use Efficiency in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. capitata) Open
Plant biostimulants have received increasing attention in recent years because of their positive effects on crop performance and contribution to agro-ecological sustainability. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of betain…
View article: Effects of Salicylic Acid and Calcium Chloride on Heat Tolerance of Poinsettia
Effects of Salicylic Acid and Calcium Chloride on Heat Tolerance of Poinsettia Open
Exogenous application of either salicylic acid (SA) or calcium chloride (CaCl 2 ) to alleviate heat stress has been extensively studied. However, the effects of combined SA and CaCl 2 treatment on the heat tolerance of poinsettia have been…
View article: Applying Dickson Quality Index, Chlorophyll Fluorescence, and Leaf Area Index for Assessing Plant Quality of Pentas lanceolata
Applying Dickson Quality Index, Chlorophyll Fluorescence, and Leaf Area Index for Assessing Plant Quality of Pentas lanceolata Open
Plant quality greatly relates to the seedling vigor (SV), survival and growth of plants after transplantation. The objective of this study was to use the nondestructive measurements of chlorophyll fluorescence (ChlF) and leaf area index (L…
View article: Resveratrol attenuates ICAM-1 expression and monocyte adhesiveness to TNF-α-treated endothelial cells: evidence for an anti-inflammatory cascade mediated by the miR-221/222/AMPK/p38/NF-κB pathway
Resveratrol attenuates ICAM-1 expression and monocyte adhesiveness to TNF-α-treated endothelial cells: evidence for an anti-inflammatory cascade mediated by the miR-221/222/AMPK/p38/NF-κB pathway Open
Resveratrol, an edible polyphenolic phytoalexin, improves endothelial dysfunction and attenuates inflammation. However, the mechanisms have not been thoroughly elucidated. Therefore, we investigated the molecular basis of the effects of re…
View article: Using Chlorophyll Fluorescence and Vegetation Indices to Predict the Timing of Nitrogen Demand in Pentas lanceolata
Using Chlorophyll Fluorescence and Vegetation Indices to Predict the Timing of Nitrogen Demand in Pentas lanceolata Open
The objective of this study was to predict the timing of nitrogen (N) demand through analyzing chlorophyll fluorescence (ChlF), soil-plant analysis development (SPAD), and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), which are positively…