Exploring Adsorption Performance of Functionalized Mesoporous Silicas with a Different Pore Structure as Strong Cation-Exchange Sorbents for Solid-Phase Extraction of Atropine and... by Fernando L. Vera-Baquero, Sonia Morante-Zarcero, Damián Pérez-Quintanilla, Isabel Sierra

“…The synthesized materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, nitrogen adsorption–desorption, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, ²⁹Si solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. …”
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Large Language Models for UAVs: Current State and Pathways to the Future by Shumaila Javaid, Hamza Fahim, Bin He, Nasir Saeed

“…Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a transformative technology across diverse sectors, offering adaptable solutions to complex challenges in both military and civilian domains. …”
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SensorDBSCAN: Semi-Supervised Active Learning Powered Method for Anomaly Detection and Diagnosis by Petr Ivanov, Maria Shtark, Alexander Kozhevnikov, Maksim Golyadkin, Dmitry Botov, Ilya Makarov

“…The proposed approach combines a transformer-based encoder trained with a triplet-based contrastive learning objective and the classical density-based clustering algorithm DBSCAN, enabling strong feature extraction, efficient and interpretable feature space organization and simple clustering algorithm. …”
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A Master–Slave Game-Based Strategy for Trading and Allocation of Virtual Power Plants in the Electricity Spot Market by Na Yang, Liuzhu Zhu, Bao Wang, Rong Fu, Ling Qi, Xin Jiang, Chengyang Sun

“…With the transformation of the energy structure, the integration of numerous small-scale, widely distributed renewable energy sources into the power grid has introduced operational safety challenges. …”
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Li2ZrF6 protective layer enabled high-voltage LiCoO2 positive electrode in sulfide all-solid-state batteries by Xing Zhou, Chia-Yu Chang, Dongfang Yu, Kai Zhang, Zhi Li, Shi-Kai Jiang, Yizhou Zhu, Yongyao Xia, Bing Joe Hwang, Yonggang Wang

“…Furthermore, this coating layer also efficiently mitigates the layered-to-spinel/rock-salt surface structural transformation in LiCoO2. As a result, the In-Li|Li6PS5Cl | Li2ZrF6-LiCoO2 all-solid-state cell demonstrates an initial areal capacity of 5.2 mAh cm−2 and a capacity retention of 80.5% after 1500 cycles at 70 mA/g with high LiCoO2 areal mass loading (30.19 mg cm−2) and a cut-off voltage of 3.9 V (corresponding to potential of 4.5 V versus Li+/Li), at 25 °C.…”
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Preparation and Characterization of PEG4000 Palmitate/PEG8000 Palmitate-Solid Dispersion Containing the Poorly Water-Soluble Drug Andrographolide by Qingyun Zeng, Liquan Ou, Guowei Zhao, Ping Cai, Zhenggen Liao, Wei Dong, Xinli Liang

“…The physicochemical properties of the AG-SDs were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, powder X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, dissolution testing, and so on. …”
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Analysis of water based Casson hybrid nanofluid (NiZnFe2O4+MnZnFe2O4) flow over an electromagnetic actuator with Cattaneo–Christov heat-mass flux: A modified Buongiorno model by S. Baskaran, R. Sowrirajan, S. Divya, S. Eswaramoorthi, K. Loganathan

“…Using suitable variables, the governing coupled nonlinear partial differential equations are transformed into ordinary differential equations, which are solved using MATLABs bvp4c solver. …”
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Exploring the Interaction Mechanism between Persimmon Proanthocyanidins and Mucin Based on Fluorescence Spectroscopy by Zhenzhen GE, Yuxiang ZHAO, Qiaoqiao HU, Zelong LIU, Rongzu NIE, Wei ZONG, Siqun JING

“…To determine the influence of mucin on the intestinal digestion and release of proanthocyanidins derived from persimmon, the physicochemical characteristics of persimmon proanthocyanidins-mucin complexes and the interaction mechanisms between persimmon proanthocyanidins and mucin were analyzed using laser particle size analyzer, differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and fluorescence spectroscopy. …”
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Comparison of Immunomodulation Properties of Porcine Mesenchymal Stromal/Stem Cells Derived from the Bone Marrow, Adipose Tissue, and Dermal Skin Tissue by Sun-A Ock, Raghavendra Baregundi Subbarao, Yeon-Mi Lee, Jeong-Hyeon Lee, Ryoung-Hoon Jeon, Sung-Lim Lee, Ji Kwon Park, Sun-Chul Hwang, Gyu-Jin Rho

“…Accordingly, we herein investigated the capacity of MSCs derived from several tissue sources to modulate both proinflammatory (interferon [IFN] γ and tumor necrosis factor [TNF] α) and immunosuppressive cytokines (transforming growth factor [TGF] β and interleukin [IL] 10) employing xenogeneic human MSC-mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR) test. …”
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Bilayer 3D co‐culture platform inducing the differentiation of normal fibroblasts into cancer‐associated fibroblast like cells: New in vitro source to obtain cancer‐associated fibr... by Yeon Ju Kim, Hyeon Song Lee, Dohyun Kim, Hwa Kyung Byun, Woong Sub Koom, Won‐Gun Koh

“…Proteomic analysis identified upregulated proteins associated with CAFs, further confirming the transformation of normal fibroblasts into CAF within the proposed 3D co‐culture platform. …”
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Physicochemical and Thermal Characteristics of Onion Skin from Fifteen Indian Cultivars for Possible Food Applications by Narashans Alok Sagar, Anil Khar, Vikas, Ayon Tarafdar, Sunil Pareek

“…“NHRDF Red” had the maximum concentration of all 9 minerals along with sulphur content. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis explored the various metabolites present in each cultivar. …”
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Defect Detection in Concrete Structures Based on Characteristics of Hammer Reaction Force and Apparent Stiffness of Concrete by Koki Shoda, Jun Younes Louhi Kasahara, Qi An, Atsushi Yamashita

“…Our method employs wavelet transformation to convert short-duration force signals into high-resolution time-frequency features, capturing their non-stationary behavior in detail. …”
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Lignans are the main active components of Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus for liver disease treatment: a review by Ke Fu, Shu Dai, Cheng Ma, Yafang Zhang, Shenglin Zhang, Cheng Wang, Lihong Gong, Honglin Zhou, Yunxia Li

“…The mechanism mainly involved adenosine 5’-monophosphate-activated protein kinase, endoplasmic reticulum stress, sterol regulatory element binding protein 1c, autophagy, transforming growth factor-β, mitogen-activated protein kinase, microRNA, nuclear factor kappa-B, nuclear factor erythroid-2-related factor 2, heat shock proteins and pregnane X receptor signaling pathways. …”
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Photodegradation of lignin biowaste catalyzed by biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using the leaf extract of Aristotelia chilensis by Joelis Vera, Wence Herrera, Edward Hermosilla, Heidi Schalchli, Ramiro Díaz, Paola Fincheira, Amedea B. Seabra, Andrés Quiroz, Gonzalo Tortella, Olga Rubilar

“…GC–MS analysis of lignin degradation products revealed the transformation of lignin into high-value chemicals, including 2,3-hexanediol, 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester, phthalic acid cyclobutyl isobutyl ester, 2-(1-oxopropyl)-benzoic acid, and 4-hydroxy-2-butanone. …”
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The role of wetland birds in biocultural conservation: analysing global discourses and practices on species and ecosystems by Paola Araneda, Peter Bridgewater, José Cristóbal Pizarro, José Tomás Ibarra

“…By embracing diverse worldviews, conservation science and practice can become pluralizing and just, and assist thus the world in transformative change.…”
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A Multistage Detection Framework Based on TFA and Multiframe Correlation for HFSWR by Zongtai Li, Gangsheng Li, Ling Zhang, Lanjun Liu, Q. M. Jonathan Wu

“…To reduce computational complexity, a TFA method using multisynchrosqueezing transform is employed, enhancing detection accuracy for targets within cluttered regions. …”
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The burden of Alagille syndrome: uncovering the potential of emerging therapeutics – a comprehensive systematic literature review by Philip Bufler, Robin Howard, Lucia Quadrado, Guy Lacey, Jolan Terner-Rosenthal, Andrea Goldstein, Pamela Vig, Deirdre Kelly

“…Data from recent trials in ALGS demonstrate the potential impact of IBAT inhibitors to transform lives by improving cholestatic pruritus symptoms, HRQoL and native liver survival.…”

Efficient organic pollutant mineralization via PMS-sonophotocatalysis with doped-ZnO-CNT aerogels by Queralt Bautista, Majdi Benamara, Shanyu Zhao, Elvira Gómez, Albert Serrà

“…Photoluminescence (PL) spectra and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy displayed how dopants changed the defect density and optical properties of ZnO. …”
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Advances in growth factor-containing 3D printed scaffolds in orthopedics by Longwen Zhan, Yigui Zhou, Ruitang Liu, Ruilong Sun, Yunfei Li, Yongzheng Tian, Bo Fan

“…This paper aims to summarize the research progress of 3D printed scaffolds containing growth factors in orthopedics in recent years and summarize the use of different growth factors in 3D scaffolds, including bone morphogenetic proteins, platelet-derived growth factors, transforming growth factors, vascular endothelial growth factors, etc. …”
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Advancing date palm cultivation in the Arabian Peninsula and beyond: Addressing stress tolerance, genetic diversity, and sustainable practices by Soumya Koippully Manikandan, Dharshini Jenifer. A, Nisarga K. Gowda, Vaishakh Nair, Rami Al-Ruzouq, Mohamed Barakat A. Gibril, Fouad Lamghari, John Klironomos, Maryam Al Hmoudi, Mohamed Sheteiwy, Ali El-Keblawy

“…Biotechnological advancements, such as genetic transformation and genome editing, are discussed for their potential to enhance crop resilience and productivity. …”
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