Novel intelligent MPP tracker and sliding mode control for decentralized street lighting systems using photovoltaic energy by Hussain Attia, Ali Al-Ataby, Maen Takruri, Amjad Omar

“…The results also confirm an accurate controlling response of load driver with minimal voltage fluctuation of 0.25 mV and a low overshoot of 50 mV. …”
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Accuracy of the over-preparation technique in implant surgery in the maxillary anterior region: an in vitro study by Luming Wei, Xuzhe Zha, Jianhua Ji, Changyong Yuan, Huiying Guo, Penglai Wang

“…These discrepancies can be significantly minimized using the over-preparation technique.…”
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Experimenter Effects on Pain Reporting in Women Vary across the Menstrual Cycle by Jacob M. Vigil, Jared DiDomenico, Chance Strenth, Patrick Coulombe, Eric Kruger, Andrea A. Mueller, Diego Guevara Beltran, Ian Adams

“…Experimenters (12 males, 7 females) engaged in minimal procedural interactions with participants before the CPT was performed in solitude. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of Sustainability Rating Systems for Road Infrastructure by Rajab Ali Mehraban, Lucia Tsantilis, Pier Paolo Riviera, Ezio Santagata

“…By considering the three pillars of sustainability, the analysis of the eight SRSs reveals a disproportionate focus on environmental well-being (43%) and social well-being (42%), with economic well-being receiving minimal emphasis (15%). Furthermore, this study identifies notable deficiencies in the integration of critical international standards, including ISO, EN, and ASTM, which constrains the comprehensiveness and global applicability of these frameworks. …”
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Ester-Based Lubricant and Anti-Leidenfrost Additive Solutions on Aluminum High-Pressure Die-Casting Applications by Nuria Cuadrado, Eduard Vidales, Manel da Silva, Wadi Wajana, Leandre Muntada, Angel Navarro, Lluis Beltran, Montserrat Vilaseca

“…Lubricants are applied to cooling the die surface and create a protective film to minimize die wear. However, the high temperature of the die during the casting production makes it difficult for the lubricant to reach the die surface due to the Leidenfrost effect. …”
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Preovulatory uterine flushing with saline as a treatment for unexplained infertility: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Lynne Moore, Jessica Lefebvre, Sarah Maheux-Lacroix, Marie-Ève Bergeron, Emmanuel Bujold, Sylvie Dodin

“…Uterine flushing is usually well tolerated by women and would constitute a simple, affordable and minimally invasive treatment for unexplained infertility. …”
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Optimization of WEDM process parameters for machining hybrid composites (LM6/B4C/Fly Ash) by Jayavelu Udaya Prakash, Charles Sarala Rubi, Sunder Jebarose Juliyana, Sachin Salunkhe, Sachin Salunkhe, H. B. Özerkan, Lenka Cepova

“…Aluminium alloys have found widespread applications in surgical components, shipbuilding, aircraft, automobiles, and inhaling gas cylinders for scuba diving, due to its good strength, and light weight properties.MethodsThe main aim of this investigation is to optimize different process variables for LM6/B4C/Fly ash particle reinforced hybrid composites using WEDM to attain performance metrics such as maximum material removal rate (MRR) and minimal surface roughness (SR). Taguchi’s L27 orthogonal array (OA) matrix and Grey Relational Analysis (GRA) were used.Results and DiscussionAccording to ANOVA, the two variables with the most significant impact on MRR and SR are gap voltage and reinforcement percentage, with respective impacts of 29.59% and 20.69%. …”
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Potential and challenges of underground CO2 storage via in-situ mineralization in Switzerland by Adrian Martin, Viola Becattini, Chiara Marieni, Salka Kolbeinsdóttir, Marco Mazzotti, Thanushika Gunatilake

“…The old, altered, and metamorphic nature of the alpine mafic and ultramafic rock formations results in minimal permeability and porosity, consequently impeding CO2 injectivity and mineralization kinetics, particularly given the low average geothermal gradient. …”
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Antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of peptide PvGBP2 against pathogenic bacteria that contaminate Auricularia auricular culture bags by Shen Yang, Zijin Yuan, Jude Juventus Aweya, Shanggui Deng, Wuyin Weng, Yueling Zhang, Guangming Liu

“…An in silico predicted antimicrobial peptide from the β-1,3-glucan-binding protein sequence of Penaeus vannamei, designated PvGBP2 (FLKLGRKSRYGMLKL), was screened and its antibacterial effect and mechanism of action on the isolated Bacillus spp. explored. The minimal inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of PvGBP2 on Bacillus spp. were 15.6–31.25 μg/mL. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL STUDY THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF GMAW WELDING RESULTS ON S355J2+N MATERIAL WITH POST WELD HEAT TREATMENT (PWHT) by Muhammad Arif, Indarto Yuwono, Alfi Tranggono Agus Salim, Alit Dharmawan, Dara Lathiful Zuriah

“…From the welding results, there is potential for the formation of residual stress which is a problem in this research, so it is minimized using the method Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT) thermal. …”
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Clinical Whole-Body Gait Characterization Using a Single RGB-D Sensor by Lukas Boborzi, Johannes Bertram, Roman Schniepp, Julian Decker, Max Wuehr

“…The flexibility, accuracy, and minimal resource requirements of vGait make it a valuable tool for clinical and non-clinical applications, including outpatient clinics, medical practices, nursing homes, and community settings. …”
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Fate and Occurrence of Pharmaceutically Active Organic Compounds during Typical Pharmaceutical Wastewater Treatment by Qiao Luo, Jing Wang, JianHui Wang, Yu Shen, Peng Yan, YouPeng Chen, ChengCheng Zhang

“…The chemical composition, distribution, and fate of pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) present in typical pharmaceutical wastewater treatment plants were investigated with the aim of effectively removing these pollutants while minimizing waste of resources and energy. The results of this study indicate that the relative content of an organic compound class is unrelated to the number of organic compounds in the influent and effluent, yet it is directly proportional to the pollution contribution in pharmaceutical wastewater. …”
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Empowering Particle Jamming Soft Gripper with Tactility via Stretchable Optoelectronic Sensing Skin by Liyan Mo, Wenhao Xie, Jingting Qu, Jiutian Xia, Yunquan Li, Yuanfang Zhang, Tao Ren, Yang Yang, Juan Yi, Changchun Wu, Yonghua Chen

“…Testing indicates that incorporating these sensors enhances the gripper's tactile sensing capabilities, with minimal impact on its particle jamming‐based grasping function. …”
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Modulation of Biomaterial‐Associated Fibrosis by Means of Combined Physicochemical Material Properties by Lisa E. Tromp, Torben A.B. van derBoon, Roderick H.J. deHilster, Ruud Bank, Patrick van Rijn

“…The study identified regions with increased cell adhesion while minimizing myofibroblast differentiation, offering the potential for implant surface optimization to prevent fibrosis. …”
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Epigenetic Properties of Compounds Contained in Functional Foods Against Cancer by Giulia Casari, Brenda Romaldi, Andrea Scirè, Cristina Minnelli, Daniela Marzioni, Gianna Ferretti, Tatiana Armeni

“…Due to the reversibility of the modifications that they induce, their minimal adverse effects, and their potent epigenetic regulatory activity, dietary phytochemicals hold significant promise as antitumor agents and warrant further investigation. …”
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Design and simulation of a 5 KW solar-powered hybrid electric vehicle charging station with a ANN–Kalman filter MPPT and MPC-based inverter control for reduced THD by Youness Hakam, Hajar Ahessab, Ahmed Gaga, Mohamed Tabaa, Benachir El Hadadi

“…The system achieves a Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of just 0.56%, boosting charging speed while minimizing harmonic distortion costs. Controlled by Texas Instruments’ TMS320F28379D digital signal processor, this system offers stable, low-cost EV charging by prioritizing solar energy use, even under harsh weather conditions, over reliance on grid power.…”
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The Place of Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes Therapeutics: A “Me Too” or “the Special One” Antidiabetic Class? by Ricardo Godinho, Cristina Mega, Edite Teixeira-de-Lemos, Eugénia Carvalho, Frederico Teixeira, Rosa Fernandes, Flávio Reis

“…Clinical studies have shown good glycaemic control with minimal risk of hypoglycaemia or any other adverse effects, despite the reports of pancreatitis, whose association remains to be proved. …”
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Resource-Efficient Acoustic Full-Waveform Inversion via Dual-Branch Physics-Informed RNN with Scale Decomposition by Cai Lu, Jijun Liu, Liyuan Qu, Jianbo Gao, Hanpeng Cai, Jiandong Liang

“…This study proposes a full-waveform inversion method utilizing a dual-branch PIRNN architecture to effectively minimize GPU resource consumption. The primary PIRNN branch performs forward-wave equation modeling at the original scale and computes the discrepancy between synthetic and observed seismic records. …”
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A meta-analysis on the role of sonication in the diagnosis of cardiac implantable electronic device-related infections by Daniela Araújo, João P. Martins, João P. Martins, Stephanie Lopes Ferreira, Stephanie Lopes Ferreira, Sandra Mota, Sandra Mota, Pedro L. Ferreira, Pedro L. Ferreira, Rui Pimenta, Rui Pimenta

“…This study highlights the importance of more effective diagnostic approaches for implantable medical device-associated infections to improve the quality of treatment and minimize the risks associated with these challenging medical conditions.…”
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Microstructure and properties of the Al-0.5 wt.% Fe alloy wire, copper-clad by electrochemical deposition by A.E. Medvedev, K.E. Kiryanova, E.B. Medvedev, M.V. Gorbatkov, M.M. Motkov

“…Copper cladding of the aluminum wire leads to (without loss of strength and electrical conductivity) a decrease in the ductility to the value less than 2% which is the minimal recommended level of the elongation to failure for the commercially used aluminium alloys. …”
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