Fundamentals of bio-based technologies for selective metal recovery from bio-leachates and liquid waste streams by Anna Sieber, Sabine Spiess, Wadih Y. Rassy, Wadih Y. Rassy, Dominik Schild, Thomas Rieß, Shalini Singh, Rohan Jain, Nora Schönberger, Franziska Lederer, Klemens Kremser, Klemens Kremser, Georg M. Guebitz, Georg M. Guebitz

“…While conventional methods for metal recovery show benefits in terms of economic affordability, bio-based recovery technologies offer advantages in terms of efficiency and environmentally friendliness. Modifications and adaptations in the processes of biosorption, bioaccumulation and bioelectrochemical systems are highlighted, further emphasizing the application of metal-binding peptides and siderophores to increase selectivity in the recovery of metals. …”
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Use of real-world data to study health services utilisation and comorbidities in long-term breast cancer survivors (the SURBCAN study): study protocol for a longitudinal population... by Xavier Castells, Beatriz Poblador-Plou, Alexandra Prados-Torres, Maria Sala, Javier Gorricho, Anna Jansana, Isabel Del Cura, Teresa Sanz Cuesta, A Gimeno Miguel, Manuela Lanzuela, Berta Ibañez, Ibai Tamayo, Conchi Moreno-Iribas, María Padilla-Ruiz, Maximino Redondo, Mercè Comas, Laia Domingo, Antonio Díaz-Holgado, Francisco Javier Salamanca, Mercè Abizanda, Talita Duarte, Javier Louro, María del Carmen Martínez, Cristóbal Molina, Guillermo Pérez, Ana María Muñoz, Óscar Toldos, Javier Baquedano, Rossana Burgui

“…The aim of the SURBCAN study is to describe comorbidity, healthcare services use and adherence to preventive recommendations in long-term breast cancer survivors and to compare them with those in women without this diagnosis in order to improve and adapt the care response to this group of survivors.Methods and analysis Population-based retrospective cohort study using real-world data from cancer registries and linked electronic medical records in five Spanish regions. …”
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Effect of partial and total replacement of fishmeal by soybean meal in feed on growth and gut performance of Penaeus vannamei by Chanadda Kasamechotchung, Natthinee Munkongwongsiri, Pichet Plaipetch, Kanokwan Lertsiri, Siripong Thitamadee, Rapeepun Vanichviriyakit, Siriwan Khidprasert, Kallaya Sritunyalucksana, Felipe Nobre Façanha, Thanapong Kruangkum

“…These findings highlight the adaptability of shrimp to different dietary compositions and underscore the importance of considering multiple factors when assessing the impacts of feed on growth and physiology.…”
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Fuzzy multi-model based dynamic sliding mode control for chemical process with long-time delay by Marco Herrera, Oscar Camacho, Alvaro Prado

“…The controller employs fuzzy switching, resulting in a streamlined DSMC formulation that effectively adapts to changes in the dynamic process. The results of the thermal processes performed in real-time experiments showed that the proposed controller not only maintained control within the operational range but also reduced the impact of disturbances and uncertainties. …”
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Morphological, Morphometrical and Radiological Features of the Pelvic Limb Skeleton in African Green Monkeys (<i>Chlorocebus sabaeus</i>) from Saint Kitts and Nevis Islands by Cristian Olimpiu Martonos, Alexandru Ion Gudea, Gilda Rawlins, Florin Gheorghe Stan, Calin Lațiu, Cristian Constantin Dezdrobitu

“…For each of the elements, several morphological aspects are described, pointing to the specific and differential aspects that might serve as landmarks in the specific diagnosis of different adaptative changes, related to the type of locomotion. …”
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Impact of LED Combinations and Light Intensity on Growth and Yields of Wasabi by Soraya Ruamrungsri, Yanika Utrapen, Suriya Tateing, Kanokwan Panjama, Chaiartid Inkham

“…These findings contribute valuable insights for optimizing light regimes for wasabi and similar shade-adapted crops in controlled indoor farming systems, potentially improving yield and quality in plant factories and supporting the future of indoor farming.…”
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VR-based body tracking to stimulate musculoskeletal training by Neidhardt M., Gerlach S., Schmidt F. N., Fiedler I. A. K., Grube S., Busse B., Schlaefer A.

“…We designed a virtual downhill skiing scenario that is controlled by body movement to stimulate balance and body control. By adapting the parameters of the ski slope, we can tailor the intensity of the training to individual users. …”
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Face Detection Using Hybrid SNN-ANN to Process Neuromorphic Event Stream by Waseem Shariff, Paul Kielty, Joe Lemley, Peter Corcoran

“…Additionally, the paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the system&#x2019;s performance across different temporal resolutions, showing that the system performs robustly and adapts effectively to varying conditions. This hybrid SNN-ANN architecture achieves up to three times higher computational efficiency compared to equivalent traditional ANN methods, significantly reducing computational complexity while maintaining accuracy. …”
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Nitrogen source orchestrates pH modulation and secondary metabolism in Trichoderma harzianum by Stefania Vitale, Felice Salzano, Alessia Staropoli, Roberta Marra, David Turrà, Matteo Lorito, Francesco Vinale

“…Abstract Background The efficacy of biocontrol agents depends critically on their environmental adaptability, with nutrient availability being a key determinant of their success. …”
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Study protocol for virtual leisure investigating the effect of virtual reality-delivered stress reduction, entertainment and distraction on the use of coercion and need-based medic... by Julie Midtgaard, Lars Clemmensen, Louise Birkedal Glenthøj, Gry Jørgensen, Kristina Ballestad Gundersen, Lisa Charlotte Smith, Stephane Bouchard, Christina Plambøck Thomsen, Louise Turgut

“…The tested interventions have, however, shown varying effects and demand a high degree of planning and staff involvement while being difficult to adapt to individual needs. Virtual reality (VR) may help overcome these challenges.Methods and analysis The study is a mixed-methods clinical trial with a target sample of 124 patients hospitalised at a closed psychiatric ward in the capital region of Denmark. …”
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Model-Oriented Training of Coordinators of the Decentralized Control System of Technological Facilities With Resource Interaction by Volodymyr M. Dubovoi, Maria S. Yukhimchuk, Viacheslav V. Kovtun, Krzysztof R. Grochla

“…For the implementation of coordination methods, learning systems have an advantage since they can flexibly adapt to the specifics of each facility control. …”
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Modeling of Shoulder–Elbow Movement with Exponential Parameter Identification During Walking Gaits for Healthy Subjects and Patients with Parkinson’s Disease by Luca Pietrosanti, Giovanni Saggio, Martina Patera, Antonio Suppa, Franco Giannini, Cristiano Maria Verrelli

“…Methods: Joint angle data from different walking subjects (healthy subjects and patients with Parkinson’s disease) have been recorded using an IMU sensor system and compared with the joint angles obtained by means of the proposed model, which was adapted to each subject using available anthropometric knowledge and relying on the estimated parameters. …”
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Populations of the Invasive Mussel <i>Mytella strigata</i> in China Showed Lower Genetic Diversity in Autumn than in Spring by Peizhen Ma, Chenxia Zuo, Shaojing Yan, Xiangyu Wu, Xiaojie Ma, Yi Zhu, Zhen Zhang

“…In order to study the adaptive evolution of <i>M. strigata</i> and examine the present status of invasion in China, the mitochondrial <i>nad2</i> gene fragment was employed to analyze the genetic variations of seven populations sampled in both spring and autumn 2023. …”
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Diversity of bacterial symbionts associated with the tropical plant bug Monalonion velezangeli (Hemiptera: Miridae) revealed by high-throughput 16S-rRNA sequencing by Navarro-Escalante, Lucio, Benavides, Pablo, Acevedo, Flor E.

“…In most Hemiptera insects, bacterial symbionts offer mainly nutritional, defensive, and reproductive roles in addition to promoting the adaptive radiation of several hemipteran phytophagous lineages. …”
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An Ultra‐Short‐Term Multi‐Step Prediction Model for Wind Power Based on Sparrow Search Algorithm, Variational Mode Decomposition, Gated Recurrent Unit, and Support Vector Regressio... by Yulong Chen, Xue Hu, Xiaoming Liu, Lixin Zhang

“…An optimization variational mode decomposition technique is developed by adaptively determining VMD hyperparameters using SSA. …”
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Mast cells: key players in digestive system tumors and their interactions with immune cells by Feihong Shu, Jie Yu, Youjia Liu, Fang Wang, Guoyou Gou, Min Wen, Chen Luo, Xianmin Lu, Yanxia Hu, Qian Du, Jingyu Xu, Rui Xie

“…Abstract Mast cells (MCs) are critical components of both innate and adaptive immune processes. They play a significant role in protecting human health and in the pathophysiology of various illnesses, including allergies, cardiovascular diseases and autoimmune diseases. …”
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Impact of Business Planning for Mini Oil Refineries to Enhance Socio-Economic Landscape by Violetta Roshchupkina, Natalia Dimurina, Viktoriya Manuylenko, Natalia Gryzunova, Elena Drannikova, Mukhamed Khamukov

“…The methodologies from UNIDO, EBRD, and TACIS are evaluated for their relevance to the Russian economic and regulatory environment, with UNIDO's framework identified as the most suitable due to its adaptability and comprehensive nature. The findings suggest that implementing a mini-oil refinery is financially viable and aligns with Russian industrial standards. …”
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APPLICATION OF INDONESIAN NURSING DIAGNOSIS STANDARDS IN NURSING DIAGNOSIS DOCUMENTATION IN CHILDREN WITH DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER by Anestasia Pangestu Mei Tyas, Risma Dysta Nuriantari, Amellia Mardhika, Ilkafah Ilkafah, Lailatul Fadliyah, Emuliana Sulpat

“…Introduction: The Indonesian National Nurses Association has developed nursing language standards adapted to cultural differences and uniqueness of Indonesian nursing services, namely the Indonesian Nursing Diagnostic Standards. …”
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Optimization of Regenerative Braking Control Strategy in Single-Pedal Mode Based on Electro-Mechanical Braking by Xiaobin Ning, Zhenghao Wang, Yong Lin, Yuming Yin, Jiazheng Wang, Yihao Hong

“…The braking intention during single-pedal operation is identified using an Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS), with the effectiveness of this method validated through data collection and analysis on a six-degree-of-freedom test rig, showing significant improvement in intention recognition accuracy. …”
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Quantitative Representation of Autonomous Driving Scenario Difficulty Based on Adversarial Policy Search by Shuo Yang, Caojun Wang, Yuanjian Zhang, Yuming Yin, Yanjun Huang, Shengbo Eben Li, Hong Chen

“…Autonomous vehicles with self-evolution capabilities are expected to improve their performance through learning algorithms, to automatically adapt to the external environment. However, due to the infinity, complexity, and variability of the actual traffic environment, it is necessary to develop quantitative representation indicators of scenario difficulty and generate targeted scenarios to ensure the evolution gradually, so as to quickly approach the performance limit of the algorithm. …”
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