Pic2Plate: A Vision-Language and Retrieval-Augmented Framework for Personalized Recipe Recommendations by Yosua Setyawan Soekamto, Andreas Lim, Leonard Christopher Limanjaya, Yoshua Kaleb Purwanto, Suk-Ho Lee, Dae-Ki Kang

“…The study underscores its potential to transform recipe recommendation systems with a scalable, user-centric approach to personalized cooking.…”
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Electrochemical CO2 Reduction: Commercial Innovations and Prospects by Swapnil Varhade, Avni Guruji, Chandani Singh, Giancarlo Cicero, Max García‐Melchor, Joost Helsen, Deepak Pant

“…The intent is to present the status of eCO2RR, offering insights into its potential transformation from a mere laboratory curiosity to a feasible technology for industrial chemical synthesis.…”
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Properties enhancement of asphalt mortar incorporating phosphogypsum based on surface activation by Wei Guo, Kaipeng Gu, Haiyang Xu, Yingsong Li, Wei Tian

“…Thermal analysis via thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) indicated that activated PG asphalt mortar possesses the highest thermal decomposition temperature and the lowest total heat absorption, suggesting enhanced compatibility with asphalt. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) confirmed that SCA treatment induces dehydration condensation reactions with the hydroxyl groups on the PG surface, forming new Si-O-Si chemical bonds and altering the surface acidity. …”
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Effects of Glutamate and Aspartate on Serum Antioxidative Enzyme, Sex Hormones, and Genital Inflammation in Boars Challenged with Hydrogen Peroxide by Hengjia Ni, Lu Lu, Jinpin Deng, Wenjun Fan, Tiejun Li, Jiming Yao

“…Moreover, glutamate and aspartate increased transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) levels in the epididymis and testis (P<0.05) compared with the BD group. …”
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Quality by Design-Based Methodology for Development of Titanate Nanotubes Specified for Pharmaceutical Applications Based on Risk Assessment and Artificial Neural Network Modeling by Ranim Saker, Géza Regdon, Krisztina Ludasi, Tamás Sovány

“…Furthermore, a reasonable estimation of the factors affecting titanate nanotube preparation and transformation from traditional uses to novel pharmaceutical ones was established with the aid of a quality by design approach and risk assessment tools, mainly an Ishikawa diagram, a risk estimation matrix, and Pareto analysis. …”
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Production and Modification of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Agave tequilana Weber Waste and Its Effect on the Melt Rheology of PLA by Soledad-Cecilia Pech-Cohuo, Gonzalo Canche-Escamilla, Alex Valadez-González, Victor Vladimir Amilcar Fernández-Escamilla, Jorge Uribe-Calderon

“…Polymer grafting was assessed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray electron spectroscopy (XPS). …”
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A novel ultra-high temperature ceramic composite coating prepared by high-speed laser cladding and pack cementation on Ta–W alloys for higher plasma ablation resistance above 2300... by Youjiang Zhang, Qiyao Deng, Yang Li, Pengfei He, Chuan Sun, Wengang Bu, Yue Xing, Yujun Cai, Xiubing Liang

“…Then, the PC process was utilized to transform the refractory metal phase in the coating into the corresponding refractory silicide (RMSi2) phase. …”
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The Amphoteric Ion Exchange Membrane Based on CS/CMC for Tobacco-Protein Adsorption and Separation from Tobacco Extract by Jun Ling, Yixiao Li, Bo Zhou, Baokun Zhu, Xinru Zhang, Yonghong Wang, Tiandong Zhang, Wanying Feng

“…The good compatibility between CS and CMC was confirmed by attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR). A scanning electron microscope was used to observe the morphology of CS/CMC blend membranes, in which a three-dimensional opening structure was formed, and no phase separation was discovered. …”
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Study of Drought Characteristics and Atmospheric Circulation Mechanisms via a “Cloud Model”, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China by Sinan Wang, Henglu Miao, Yingjie Wu, Wei Li, Mingyang Li

“…A cloud model was employed to obtain the spatiotemporal variations in the yearly distribution of drought weather. The cross-wavelet transform results revealed the relationship between the SPEI and atmospheric circulations. …”
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Bidirectional wireless power transfer: Bridging electric vehicles and the grid through converter analysis, coil topologies, and communication protocol review by M. Venkatesan, Narayanamoorthi R, Petr Kacor, Matous Vrzala

“…This paper delves into a comprehensive analysis of various bidirectional DC/DC converter configurations, focusing on active power transformation between V2 G and G2V. Additionally, it explores diverse types, structures, and shapes of wireless power-transferring coils that are well-suited for bidirectional WPT applications. …”
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Development of Scalable Elastic Gelatin Hydrogel Films Crosslinked with Waterborne Polyurethane for Enhanced Mechanical Properties and Strain Recovery by Soon Mo Choi, Eun Joo Shin, Sun Mi Zo, Madhusudana Rao Kummara, Chul Min Kim, Anuj Kumar, Han Jo Bae, Ankur Sood, Sung Soo Han

“…Comprehensive characterizations of these hydrogel films and pre-formed hydrogel reaction mixtures were conducted using viscosity measurements, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and the universal testing machine (UTM) for tensile-recovery assessments, alongside evaluations of their biocompatibility. …”
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Small open reading frames (sORFs): Driving big improvements in plant development and quality by Kui Dong, Chaofan Shan, Dongyu Wen, Zifan Cui, Jun Cao

“…With the advent of sophisticated technologies such as bioinformatics, ribosome profiling, and mass spectrometry, the investigation of sORFs has experienced a transformative shift and significant expansion. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the identification, categorization, functional mechanisms, and diverse roles of sORFs in plant development. …”
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Integrating AI into Cancer Immunotherapy—A Narrative Review of Current Applications and Future Directions by David B. Olawade, Aanuoluwapo Clement David-Olawade, Temitope Adereni, Eghosasere Egbon, Jennifer Teke, Stergios Boussios

“…Conclusions: AI holds immense potential in transforming cancer immunotherapy. However, challenges related to data privacy, algorithm transparency, and clinical integration must be addressed. …”
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Effect of Tumor Necrosis Factor Family Member LIGHT (TNFSF14) on the Activation of Basophils and Eosinophils Interacting with Bronchial Epithelial Cells by Huai Na Qiu, Chun Kwok Wong, Jie Dong, Christopher Wai-Kei Lam, Zhe Cai

“…LIGHT induces asthmatic cytokine IL-13 and fibrogenic cytokine transforming growth factor-β release from allergic asthma-related eosinophils expressing HVEM and alveolar macrophages expressing LTβR, respectively, thereby playing crucial roles in asthmatic airway remodeling. …”
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Effect of ecological restoration on physicochemical properties, bacterial and fungal communities of red sand soil in Longquan Mountain forest park by Yan Wang, Yu-Long Zhang, Rui Zhang, Cai-Xia Li, Xian-Jun Lai, Xin-Rong Ma

“…Interactions between soil microorganisms, plants and soil nutrients have transformed Longquan Mountain’s ecosystem into a virtuous cycle, with survival rates of vegetation reaching more than 90 percent after two years and significant reductions in harmful substances in the soil. …”
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Enhanced Ciprofloxacin Ozonation Degradation by an Aqueous Zn-Cu-Ni Composite Silicate: Degradation Performance and Surface Mechanism by Yue Liu, Rong Guo, Jie Li, Yizhen Cheng, Congmin Wang, Weiqiang Wang, Huifan Zheng

“…Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, nitrogen adsorption–desorption, and Fourier transform infrared analysis (FTIR) were used to characterize the Zn-Cu-Ni composite silicate. …”
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ApoB100 remodeling and stiffened cholesteryl ester core raise LDL aggregation in familial hypercholesterolemia patients by Maria Teresa La Chica Lhoëst, Andrea Martínez, Eduardo Garcia, Jany Dandurand, Anna Polishchuk, Aleyda Benitez-Amaro, Ana Cenarro, Fernando Civeira, Amable Bernabé, David Vilades, Joan Carles Escolà-Gil, Valerie Samouillan, Vicenta Llorente-Cortes

“…Differential scanning calorimetry showed that LDL from FH patients had higher transition temperatures, indicating a more ordered CE core. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy revealed fewer flexible α-helices (1658 cm⁻1) and more stable α-helices (1651 cm⁻1) in ApoB100 of LDL from FH patients. …”
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Application of large language models in disease diagnosis and treatment by Xintian Yang, Tongxin Li, Qin Su, Yaling Liu, Chenxi Kang, Yong Lyu, Lina Zhao, Yongzhan Nie, Yanglin Pan, Yuanyuan Ji

“…Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Claude, Llama, and Qwen are emerging as transformative technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. …”
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Multi-objective day-ahead optimization of distribution system considering low Carbon and demand response with EV cluster by Peng Gao, Zhuofu Deng, Xianglong Qi, Guofeng Yao, Xin Wang, Yang Gao

“…This paper uses a fuzzy optimization method to transform the multi-objective model into a single-objective model, then SLSQP algorithm is used to solve the single-objective model. …”
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Deep learning and hyperspectral features for seedling stage identification of barnyard grass in paddy field by Siqiao Tan, Qiang Xie, Wenshuai Zhu, Yangjun Deng, Lei Zhu, Xiaoqiao Yu, Zheming Yuan, Zheming Yuan, Yuan Chen, Yuan Chen

“…Initially, a sliding window-based technique is employed to transform the one-dimensional spectral band sequence into a more interpretable two-dimensional matrix. …”
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