Characterization of a Bifacial Photovoltaic Panel Integrated with External Diffuse and Semimirror Type Reflectors by P. Ooshaksaraei, K. Sopian, R. Zulkifli, M. A. Alghoul, Saleem H. Zaidi

“…A simple bifacial solar panel, consisting of four monocrystalline Si solar cells, was designed and built. Reflection from the rear surface was provided by an extended semimirror and a white-painted diffuse reflector. …”
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Task relevant autoencoding enhances machine learning for human neuroscience by Seyedmehdi Orouji, Vincent Taschereau-Dumouchel, Aurelio Cortese, Brian Odegaard, Cody Cushing, Mouslim Cherkaoui, Mitsuo Kawato, Hakwan Lau, Megan A. K. Peters

“…We thus developed a Task-Relevant Autoencoder via Classifier Enhancement (TRACE) designed to identify behaviorally-relevant target neural patterns. …”
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The proline-rich antimicrobial peptide Api137 disrupts large ribosomal subunit assembly and induces misfolding by Simon Malte Lauer, Jakob Gasse, Andor Krizsan, Maren Reepmeyer, Thiemo Sprink, Rainer Nikolay, Christian M. T. Spahn, Ralf Hoffmann

“…Abstract The proline-rich antimicrobial designer peptide Api137 inhibits protein expression in bacteria by binding simultaneously to the ribosomal polypeptide exit tunnel and the release factor (RF), depleting the cellular RF pool and leading to ribosomal arrest at stop codons. …”
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Development of a Portable Single Photon Ionization-Photoelectron Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer by Yunguang Huang, Jinxu Li, Bin Tang, Liping Zhu, Keyong Hou, Haiyang Li

“…A vacuum ultraviolet lamp based single photon ionization- (SPI-) photoelectron ionization (PEI) portable reflecting time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOFMS) was designed for online monitoring gas samples. It has a dual mode ionization source: SPI for analyte with ionization energy (IE) below 10.6 eV and PEI for IE higher than 10.6 eV. …”
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Experimental Research on the Impact of Ion Exchange and Infiltration on the Microstructure of Rare Earth Orebody by Xiaojun Wang, Yulong Zhuo, Shuqiang Deng, Yongxin Li, Wen Zhong, Kui Zhao

“…To detect the evolutional characteristics of pore structure in ore leaching process of ion-type rare earth, this paper analyzes the influence mechanism of ion exchange seepage action on the microstructure of orebody, and an experiment for remodeling rare earth saturated samples and ore leaching was designed. Using nuclear magnetic resonance technology obtains the pore structure T2 map of H2O and (NH4)2SO4 solution in the ore leaching process and inverts and reconstitutes the pore structure distribution image. …”
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Adaptive Variable Structure Interacting Multiple Model Tracking Algorithm for Hypersonic Glide Vehicle by Zhumu Fu, Dongfeng Wan, Zhikai Wang, Fazhan Tao

“…The algorithm can switch between interacting multiple models and single-model tracking by defining a set of model-switching conditions. Additionally, it designs two correction functions and embeds them into the model probability update phase of the adaptive variable structure interacting multiple model algorithm, so that the proposed adaptive variable structure interacting multiple model algorithm can adaptively adjust the transition probability matrix (TPM) according to the probability law of the target maneuver model. …”
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Genomic Insights Into Red Squirrels in Scotland Reveal Loss of Heterozygosity Associated With Extreme Founder Effects by Melissa M. Marr, Emily Humble, Peter W. W. Lurz, Liam A. Wilson, Elspeth Milne, Katie M. Beckmann, Jeffrey Schoenebeck, Uva‐Yu‐Yan Fung, Andrew C. Kitchener, Kenny Kortland, Colin Edwards, Rob Ogden

“…An abrupt historical population bottleneck, related to extreme founder effects, has led to a severe and prolonged depression in genome‐wide heterozygosity, which is amongst the lowest reported for any species. Current designated red squirrel conservation stronghold locations do not encompass all existing diversity. …”
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RECREATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL ZONING OF TERRITORIES WITH TECHNOGENIC IMPACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION by Zharas G. BERDENOV, Aigul YEGINBAYEVA, Nurlybek ZINABDIN, Aidana BEKETOVA, Gulshara MENDYBAYEVA, Aizhan ASSYLBEKOVA, Hakan ÖNAL

“…Building on this analysis, the article offers specific recommendations and strategies designed to optimize environmental management practices. …”
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On the enhancement of estimator efficiency of population variance through stratification, transformation, and formulation with application to COVID-19 data by Hameed Ali, Zafar Mahmood, T.H. AlAbdulaal

“…Further, the proposed estimator can be seamlessly adapted in other sampling designs as well as in efficient parameter estimation.…”
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Antioxidant Capacity and Total Phenolic Content in Fruit Tissues from Accessions of Capsicum chinense Jacq. (Habanero Pepper) at Different Stages of Ripening by Lizbeth A. Castro-Concha, Jemina Tuyub-Che, Angel Moo-Mukul, Felipe A. Vazquez-Flota, Maria L. Miranda-Ham

“…This current study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant capacity and total phenolic contents from fruits tissues of two Capsicum chinense accessions, namely, Chak k’an-iik (orange) and MR8H (red), at contrasting maturation stages. …”
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A novel predictive model for estimation of cell voltage in electrochemical recovery of copper from brass: Application of gene expression programming by Ghasemi S., Vaghar S., Pourzafar M., Dehghani H., Heidarpour A.

“…The modeling results confirmed that the proposed model is a powerful tool in designing a mathematical equation between the parameters of electrochemical dissolution and the voltage induced by variation of these parameters.…”
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A Comparison of Evolutionary Computation Techniques for IIR Model Identification by Erik Cuevas, Jorge Gálvez, Salvador Hinojosa, Omar Avalos, Daniel Zaldívar, Marco Pérez-Cisneros

“…Evolutionary computation techniques (ECT) are used to estimate the solution to complex optimization problems. They are often designed to meet the requirements of particular problems because no single optimization algorithm can solve all problems competitively. …”
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A Workload-Adaptive and Reconfigurable Bus Architecture for Multicore Processors by Shoaib Akram, Alexandros Papakonstantinou, Rakesh Kumar, Deming Chen

“…Interconnection networks for multicore processors are traditionally designed to serve a diversity of workloads. However, different workloads or even different execution phases of the same workload may benefit from different interconnect configurations. …”
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Effect of Green Tea Extract-Enriched Diets on Insulin and Leptin Levels, Oxidative Stress Parameters and Antioxidant Enzymes Activities in Obese Mice by Bártíková Hana, Boušová Iva, Matoušková Petra, Szotáková Barbora, Skálová Lenka

“…The present study was designed to follow up the effect of defined and standardized GTE in mice with obesity induced by monosodium L-glutamate. …”
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Nutrition literacy among women participating in a community kitchen program in Antioquia, Colombia: A cross-sectional study by Sherer Erin L., Conroy Stephen, Bateson Charlotte, Storts Adam, Gonzalez Paola

“…The low levels of nutrition literacy indicate a significant public health challenge in Antioquia, Colombia, and suggest that there is a need for targeted nutrition education programs, especially programs designed to address the gaps in knowledge related to food measurements, nutrition label comprehension, and overall dietary practices. …”
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A Theoretical Prediction for Shear Capacity of Cellular Solid Shear Walls by Alireza Ghayour Najafabadi, Parham Memarzadeh, Tadeh Zirakian, Habib Ghasemi Jouneghani

“…CSSWs can be useful for special architectural designs because of their unique appearance and openings. …”
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Combined Effects of Microgravity and Chronic Low-Dose Gamma Radiation on <i>Brassica rapa</i> Microgreens by Sara De Francesco, Isabel Le Disquet, Veronica Pereda-Loth, Lenka Tisseyre, Stefania De Pascale, Chiara Amitrano, Eugénie Carnero Diaz, Veronica De Micco

“…Four cultivation scenarios were designed: standard Earth conditions, chronic irradiation alone, simulated reduced gravity alone, and a combination of irradiation and reduced gravity. …”
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Cytokine-armed pyroptosis induces antitumor immunity against diverse types of tumors by Sara Orehek, Taja Železnik Ramuta, Duško Lainšček, Špela Malenšek, Martin Šala, Mojca Benčina, Roman Jerala, Iva Hafner-Bratkovič

“…To induce pyroptosis, we utilize designed tightly regulated gasdermin D variants comprising different pore-forming capabilities and diverse modes of activation, representing a toolbox of ICD inducers. …”
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Assessment of influencing factors and mechanisms to engage the private sector in promoting conservation agriculture production systems in Cambodia by Punlork Men, Lyda Hok, Panchit Seeniang, B. Jan Middendorf, Fidero Kuok, Rapee Dokmaithes

“…This study was conducted to assess influencing factors and mechanisms to engage private sector actors and to rank them to perform their engagement with farmers in an agricultural extension model designed to promote CAPS in Cambodia. The sample size for the survey instrument consisted of 481 randomly selected households, including both CAPS and non-CAPS farmers. …”
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Experimental Investigation of Particle Sorting in Y-Channels with Variable Bifurcation Angles for Microfluidic Applications by Khola Ikram, Syed Maaz Hasan, Ch Abdullah, M Zulfiqar, Emad Uddin, Zaib Ali, M. Sajid

“…This work represents the results of a microchannel analysis with various micro-bend angles. Four microchannel designs were studied with outlet angles of 45◦, 60◦, 90◦, and straight channels. …”
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