Assessing Electricity Supply Reliability by Detection of Anomalies in Daily Nighttime Light by Miaoying Chen, Yang Hu, Xin Cao, Shijie Li, Luling Liu

“…Moreover, the electricity anomaly rate in Johannesburg increased from 36% to 51% between 2020 and 2023, with elevated areas mainly in densely residential areas and commercial centers. The proposed method can be used to assess electricity supply reliability at regional and global scales.…”
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Impact of yeast supplementation derived from dried banana residue on performance, egg quality, intestinal health, and feed cost in laying hens by Suphawadee Yaemkong, Tossaporn Incharoen, Norakamol Laorodphan, Punnares Rattanapradit, Panit Yamchuen, Touchkanin Jongjitvimol

“…This study aimed to assess the potential of yeast derived from dried banana residue as a feed supplement for laying hens, evaluating its impact on performance, egg quality, small intestinal morphology, intestinal bacterial population, and feed cost. Sixty 17-week-old commercial layers were divided into two groups, with each group receiving either a control diet or a diet supplemented with yeast from dried banana residue. …”
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Near‐room‐temperature π‐conjugated nematic liquid crystals in molecules with a flexible seven‐membered ring structure by Riki Iwai, Hiroyuki Yoshida, Yuki Arakawa, Shunsuke Sasaki, Yuuto Iida, Kazunobu Igawa, Tsuneaki Sakurai, Satoshi Suzuki, Masatoshi Tokita, Junji Watanabe, Gen‐ichi Konishi

“…Abstract Nematic liquid crystals (NLCs), that is, fluids with optical anisotropy as well as electric‐ and magnetic‐field responsiveness, have been widely used in commercial liquid crystal displays. Recent advancements have extended the scope of NLC molecules to large calamitic π‐conjugated systems, which heralds prospects for novel applications that exploit their superior electronic or optical functionalities in, for example, electric field controlled fluorescence switch devices. …”
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CT Angiography Analysis of Axillary Artery Diameter versus Common Femoral Artery Diameter: Implications for Axillary Approach for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients... by Rajiv Tayal, Humayun Iftikhar, Benjamin LeSar, Rahul Patel, Naveen Tyagi, Marc Cohen, Najam Wasty

“…Images were then reconstructed using commercially available TeraRecon software and comparative measurements made of the axillary and femoral arteries. …”
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Toward 6G: An Overview of the Next Generation of Intelligent Network Connectivity by Sivarama Prasad Tera, Ravikumar Chinthaginjala, Giovanni Pau, Tae Hoon Kim

“…This next-generation network is projected to begin standardization in 2025, with commercial deployment anticipated by 2030. Building on the foundation of its predecessors, 6G aims to deliver ultra-reliable, low-latency, and high-speed communication essential for applications like autonomous systems, immersive virtual environments, and smart cities. …”
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A synthetic cyclic peptide for promoting antigen presentation and immune activation by Jiahui Zhang, Harrison Y. R. Madge, Asmaa Mahmoud, Lantian Lu, Wanyi Wang, Wenbin Huang, Prashamsa Koirala, Jazmina L. Gonzalez Cruz, Wei Yang Kong, Sahra Bashiri, Ahmed O. Shalash, Waleed M. Hussein, Zeinab G. Khalil, James W. Wells, Istvan Toth, Rachel J. Stephenson

“…All vaccine candidates self-assembled into sub-500 nm nanoparticles and induced high antigen-specific systemic IgG titers and opsonic potential compared to the antigen co-administered with a commercial adjuvant, complete Freund’s adjuvant. Notably, presence of the cyclic decapeptide in this vaccine increased accumulation in the draining inguinal lymph nodes, facilitating cellular uptake of peptide antigens. …”
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The Changes in Biochemical Compositions of Five Different Macroalgae and Seagrass (Halophila stipulacea (Forsskal) Ascherson 1867) Collected from Iskenderun Bay by Eyüp İlker Saygılı, Zafer Çetin, Mehmet Naz, Oktay Söyler, Ergün Taşkın, Selin Sayın

“…In conclusion, the information of the biochemical compositions of five different macroalgae and Angiosperms/Seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) are important for the evaluation of potential sources for commercial and human consumption. In addition, biochemical compositions of tested macroalgae and seagrass could make important contributions to feed formulations and functional foods in future.…”
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Forecasting the seasonal phenology of Agrotis ipsilon in Oregon grass seed and vegetable agroecosystems by Emma Slone, Jessica Green, Navneet Kaur, Darrin L. Walenta, Nicole P. Anderson, Casey Cruse, Seth J. Dorman, Seth J. Dorman

“…The timing of migrant adults was predicted with surface air temperature using non-linear regression with A. ipsilon abundance data collected from pheromone-baited traps in 77 total commercial grass seed (n = 57) and vegetable (n = 20) production fields across 19 sampling years (1996 to 2023). …”
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Association between population viral load surrogate indicator and HIV transmission potential: a prospective cohort study in Xinjiang, China by Qian He, Yongkang Ni, Yuefei Li, Xiaoyuan Hu, Xiaomin Hu, Zhen Ni, Changyu Zeng, Aizimaiti Aikebaier, Bixin Xu, Mingjian Ni

“…CVL was higher in the male, ≤ 25 years of age, primary school or below, other household registration, other medical insurance types, other source of sample, nonmarital and noncommercial heterosexual contact, and nonmarital and commercial heterosexual contact subgroups. Community-based cross-sectional analyses showed that CVL in community 10 was positively correlated with viral unsuppression rate and viremia prevalence but negatively correlated with ART coverage rate, suggesting that the community was a hotspot for HIV epidemics. …”
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A Spray Foliar Containing <i>Methylobacterium symbioticum</i> Did Not Increase Nitrogen Concentration in Leaves or Olive Yield Across Three Rainfed Olive Orchards by Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues, João Ilídio Lopes, Sandra Martins, Cátia Brito, Carlos Manuel Correia, Margarida Arrobas

“…These findings from the on-farm research highlight the importance of accurately determining the conditions under which commercial products can deliver effective results. It is crucial to acknowledge that these products involve expenses not only in their acquisition but also in their application.…”
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Fabrication of Cu: ZnO thin film sensor for ethanol vapor detection by Robin Simkhada, Dalton R. Gibbs, Soma Dhakal, Dipak Oli, Rishi Ram Ghimire, Deependra Das Mulmi, Leela Pradhan Joshi

“… For a long time, metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) based gas sensors have been widely used in domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors to detect harmful gases. …”
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Infection Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Levels in Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis in Gynecological Outpatients of a Tertiary Hospital in China from 2015 to 201... by Wei Zhang, Lijuan Li, Xuelian Zhang, Hongshu Fang, Huajian Chen, Changxian Rong

“…Antibiotic resistance levels in U. urealyticum and M. hominis were defined by a commercial Mycoplasma kit for antibiotic susceptibility testing. …”
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Exploring the effects of cannabidiol encapsulation in liposomes on their physicochemical properties and biocompatibility by Inga Jurgelane, Karina Egle, Andra Grava, Dana Galkina, Margarita Brante, Maksims Melnichuks, Marite Skrinda-Melne, Girts Salms, Arita Dubnika

“…This study aims to prepare CBD-containing liposomes using commercially used lipids distearoyl phosphatidylcholine (DSPC) and dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (DPPC), and 1,2 distearoyl-sn-glycero-3 phosphoethanolamine-N-[carbonyl-amino(polyethylene glycol)-4300] (ammonium salt) (DSPE-PEG) and to perform in vitro studies – cell viability and CBD release. …”
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Indirect electrochemical detection of perfluoro decanoic acid from water by Sorina-Claudia Negrea, Lidia Ani Diaconu, Dorian Neidoni, Adina Pacala, Luoana Florentina Pascu, Sorina Motoc, Anamaria Baciu, Elena Trif, Florica Manea

“…This study focuses on the development and utilization of a molecular imprinted polymer (MIP) sensor for the selective and sensitive detection of PFDA in aqueous samples. Commercial boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrode was modified with MIP by electro polymerization in 2:1 (v/v) mixture of 0.1 M sodium acetate buffer solution (pH = 5.8) and methanol containing 10 mM o-phenylenediamine (o-PD) and 1 mM PFDA concentration. …”
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Establishment of a rapid method for the detection of Brucella canis based on recombinase-mediated thermostable nucleic acid amplification technology by Shao-Zheng Song, Zi-Yuan Li, Yuan-Yuan Liu, Ying-Chao Wu, Kang-Ying Yu, Zhengyi He

“…The positive detection coincidence rate of RAA was significantly higher than that of commercial real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (100% VS 86.96%, P&lt;0.05).ConclusionThe RAA-based rapid detection method for Brucella canis is suitable for clinical rapid testing. …”
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Solid Sr2Ti1-xMnxO4 (x = 0; 0,01; 0,025; 0,05; 0,1) solutions with K2NiF4 structure by T.I. Chupakhina, A.M. Uporova, O.I. Gyrdashova, L.Yu. Buldakova, Y.A. Deeva, I.V. Baklanova, M.Yu. Yanchenko

“…It was found that the photocatalytic activity of Sr2Ti1-xMnxO4 in 3 consecutive cycles of photooxidation under infrared stimulation exceeds the commercial catalyst Degussa P25 by 4 times. …”
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Baicalein inhibits PRRSV through direct binding, targeting EGFR, and enhancing immune response by Jing Wu, Qi Lu, Jing Hou, Yueqin Qiu, Min Tian, Li Wang, Kaiguo Gao, Xuefen Yang, Zongyong Jiang

“…Abstract Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) presents significant economic challenges to the global pork industry due to its ability to mutate rapidly. The current commercial vaccines have limited effectiveness, and there are strict restrictions on the use of antiviral chemical drugs. …”
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Molecular Characterization and Pathogenicity of <i>Colletotrichum</i> on Banana Fruits: Wound Effects on Virulence and Cross-Infection by Maysa C. Santos, Luis O. Viteri, Sabrina H. Araujo, Dalmarcia C. Mourão, Marcos P. Câmara, Ana G. Amaral, Eugênio E. Oliveira, Gil Rodrigues dos Santos

“…Firstly, we collected dwarf bananas showing anthracnose symptoms from commercial markets in the city of Gurupi, Tocantins State, Brazil, and isolated <i>Colletotrichum</i> sp. under controlled conditions prior to identification. …”
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Genes involved in DMSO-mediated yield increase of entomopathogenic nematodes by Xingxin Liu, Zhongchen Rao, Richou Han, Linhong Jin, Li Cao

“…These results demonstrate that DMSO regulates nematode gravidity by suppressing at least three selected genes, thereby enhancing IJ yield, providing molecular cues for understanding how DMSO regulates the EPN yield, and a new technology for enhancing nematode commercial production.…”
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Comparison of ELISA and IFAT for Leishmania infantum by European and Middle Eastern diagnostic laboratories by Kurayi G. Mahachi, Marie Ozanne, Patrick Bourdeau, Juliana Sarquis, Eric Kontowicz, Laia Solano-Gallego, Luis Cardoso, Gaetano Oliva, Gad Baneth, Maria Grazia Pennisi, Angela M. Toepp, Guadalupe Miró, Margaret Carrel, Christine A. Petersen

“…Two hundred seventy-two (n = 272) canine serum samples of known serological status were chosen from these sites, representative of the region. In-house or commercial ELISA and IFAT were performed according to each laboratory’s specifications. …”
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