Publications by authors named "M Z Saidi"

Phytonutrients (e.g., phenolic compounds and flavonoids) are secondary plant metabolites that play an important role in the defense against pathogens and protection from oxidative injury because of their potential ability to neutralize reactive oxygen species.

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Uncertainty-aware soft sensors in sign language recognition (SLR) integrate methods to quantify and manage the uncertainty in their predictions. This is particularly crucial in SLR due to the variability in sign language gestures and differences in individual signing styles. Managing uncertainty allows the system to handle variations in signing styles, lighting conditions, and occlusions more effectively.

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Objective: In this work we intend to design a system to classify human arousal at five levels (i.e., five stress levels) using four peripheral bio signals including photo-plethysmography measurements (PPG), galvanic skin response (GSR), thorax respiration (TR) and abdominal respiration (AR).

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French bean growers, rely mainly on pesticides for pest management. The acceptable tolerance for pesticides residue in French beans is a major concern and has led to several tonnes of the crop continuously rejected and listed as unsafe for human consumption. There is growing demand for alternative approaches and products that are effective at managing pests without the side-effects associated with reliance on pesticides.

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  • The study aims to identify easily measurable biomarkers that reflect the biological effects of glucocorticoids in patients with Cushing's syndrome through whole blood transcriptome analysis.
  • It analyzed transcriptomic profiles from blood samples of different patient groups, creating a prediction model that effectively distinguishes between those with overt Cushing's syndrome and other conditions.
  • Findings indicate that the transcriptome can indicate glucocorticoid levels, with FKBP5 expression showing potential as a nonhormonal marker for diagnosing Cushing's syndrome.
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