Ultratrace Determination of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) by Microsample Injection System Flame Atomic Spectroscopy in Drinking Water and Treated and Untreated Industrial Effluents by Jameel Ahmed Baig, Tasneem Gul Kazi, Latif Elci, Hassan Imran Afridi, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Naseer

“…The effective variables of developed method have been optimized and studied in detail. The limit of detection of Cr(VI) and Pb(II) were 0.037 and 0.054 µg/L, respectively. …”
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Effect of polyester fiber on compressive strength and split tensile strength properties of high strength concrete by Mohsin Ali, Aneel Kumar, Samar Hussain Rizvi, Naraindas Bheel

“…The results demonstrate that the inclusion of polyester fiber significantly enhances the mechanical properties of HSC, with optimal compressive strength achieved at 0.3% fiber content, leading to a 14.17% increase compared to the control mix. …”
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Efficient reduction of β-lactoglobulin allergenicity in milk using Clostridium tyrobutyricum Z816 by Qianru Zhao, Yuwei Wang, Zhengming Zhu, Quanyu Zhao, Liying Zhu, Ling Jiang

“…Clostridium tyrobutyricum Z816 was selected for the degradation of β-LG, which was successfully reduced by about 90 % using permeabilized bacteria under the optimized conditions. The hydrolyzed peptides were identified by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and analyzed by molecular modeling, which indicated that C. tyrobutyricum Z816 could effectively degrade the antigenic epitopes of β-LG. …”
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Cytosolic DNA composition is determined by genomic instability mechanism and regulates dendritic cell-mediated anti-tumor immunity by Shayla R. Mosley, Angie Chen, David N.W. Doell, Siwon Choi, Courtney Mowat, Felix Meier-Stephenson, Vanessa Meier-Stephenson, Kristi Baker

“…Identifying highly stimulatory endogenous cyDNAs such as those in MSI CRCs will allow for optimized development of DNA-based STING agonist therapies to improve the responses of CIN CRCs with CIN to immunotherapies.…”
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Ultrasensitive Detection of Ferulic Acid Using Poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) Functionalized Graphene-Based Electrochemical Sensor by Lin-jie Liu, Xia Gao, Pei Zhang, Shi-lan Feng, Fang-di Hu, Ying-dong Li, Chun-ming Wang

“…The dependence of the intensities of currents and potentials on nature of the supporting electrolyte, pH, scan rate, and concentration was investigated. Under optimal conditions, the proposed sensor exhibited excellent electrochemical sensitivity to FA, and the oxidation peak current was proportional to FA concentration in the range of 8.95×10-8 M ~5.29×10-5 M, with a relatively low detection limit of 4.42×10-8 M. …”
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Bioprinting of bespoke islet-specific niches to promote maturation of stem cell-derived islets by Myungji Kim, Seungyeon Cho, Dong Gyu Hwang, In Kyong Shim, Song Cheol Kim, Jiwon Jang, Jinah Jang

“…Here, we bioengineer the in vivo-like pancreatic niches by optimizing the combination of pancreatic tissue-specific extracellular matrix and basement membrane proteins and utilizing bioprinting-based geometrical guidance to recreate the spatial pattern of islet peripheries. …”
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Lunar Radiometric Measurement Based on Observing China Chang’E-3 Lander with VLBI—First Insight by SongTao Han, ZhongKai Zhang, Jing Sun, JianFeng Cao, Lue Chen, Weitao Lu, WenXiao Li

“…Based on accuracy analysis, further optimized OCEL sessions will make use of this target-of-opportunity, the Chang’E-3 lunar lander, as long as it is working. …”
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Molecular insights into the structural, spectroscopic, chemical shift characteristics, and molecular docking analysis of the carbamate insecticide fenobucarb by K. KrishnaKumar, M. Jenifer, T.J. Nandhini, M. Sridharan, G. Sabarinathan, Pallavi M. Shanthappa

“….), chemical shifts (NMR) and topological, and bioactivity using the theoretical DFT technique. In optimized geometry, the computed bond distance of N3-H29 is reduced compared to other bond distances. …”
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Boosting the synthesis of 3-acetamido-5-acetylfuran from N-acetyl-D-glucosamine: understanding the significant role of homogeneous Cl - by Delong Yang, Jinhang Dai, Ziting Du, Qingya Cao, Gang Chen, Ting Qi, Weilu Wang, Fukun Li

“…The effects of solvent, catalyst dosage, reaction temperature, and reaction time on the synthesis of 3A5AF were investigated. Under the optimized conditions, about 60% yields of 3A5AF were obtained in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) or dimethylacetamide (DMA) medium. …”
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Community-Based Social Capital as a Pillar of Disaster Mitigation in Coastal Areas by Wati Rita, Sujianto, Heriyanto Meyzi, Adianto Adianto, Sutikno Sigit, Febrian Achmad Fajri

“…The article emphasizes the critical role of social capital in disaster-prone regions like Bengkalis and Rupat Islands and advocates for strengthened cross-sector collaboration between governmental and non-governmental entities to optimize disaster management strategies in both preand post-disaster contexts.…”
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Hydrogen storage planning robust to year‐round net load fluctuation by Boyang Chen, Minghua Jiang, Dezhou Yang, Hao Shi, Ning Zhang, Jiahao Ma

“…However, most existing planning models assume the whole year‐round net load series is known in advance and the optimal operation sequence of long‐term storage is derived accordingly. …”
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Functional Constipation in Children: overview and new outcomes by Kamila Stępień, Maria Przygoda, Joanna Śnieżna, Gabriela Trestka, Sabina Adamczyk, Urszula Zelik, Jakub Dziewic, Wojciech Florczak, Wiktoria Domino, Jagienka Włodyka, Karol Dzwonnik

“…A multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective treatment, addressing both physiological and psychological aspects to optimize long-term health outcomes for children with FC. …”
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Back Analysis of Rock Hydraulic Fracturing by Coupling Numerical Model and Computational Intelligent Technology by Shaojun Li, Hongbo Zhao, Xiating Feng, Quan Jiang, Qiancheng Sun

“…The artificial bee colony algorithm is applied in back analysis to find the optimal in situ stress and elastic parameters. The in situ stress is determined using the proposed method and the results are compared with those of the classic breakdown formula. …”
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Short-term power prediction of photovoltaic power station based on long short-term memory-back-propagation by Chi Hua, Erxi Zhu, Liang Kuang, Dechang Pi

“…Based on the long short-term memory-back-propagation neural network, the short-term forecasting method proposed in this article for generating capacity of photovoltaic power stations will provide a basis for dispatching plan and optimizing operation of power grid.…”
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New advances in biological preservation technology for aquatic products by Xiaobao Nie, Zhijie Zuo, Ruichang Zhang, Si Luo, Yongzhou Chi, Xiangyang Yuan, Chengwen Song, Yongjiang Wu

“…Abstract Aquatic products, characterized by their high moisture content, abundant nutrients, and neutral pH, create an optimal environment for the rapid proliferation of spoilage organisms, lipid oxidation, and autolytic degradation. …”
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Investigations on Beekeeping and Breeding of <i>Apis cerana</i> in China by Xinying Qu, Xinru Zhang, Guiqian Zhang, Hanrong Qin, Huixia Zhang, Huiyu Tian, Xiao Chen

“…The results help to optimize the breeding programs of <i>A. cerana</i> and further contribute to substantive breeding accomplishments with honey bees which have enhanced their role in modern agriculture.…”
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Microarray Profiling of Lymphocytes in Internal Diseases With an Altered Immune Response: Potential and Methodology by Anatoliy Gladkevich, S. Adriaan Nelemans, Henk F. Kauffman, Jakob Korf

“…Some potentials and pitfalls of the array technologies are discussed. Optimal clinical designs aimed to identify disease-specific genes are proposed. …”
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Comparative Effects of Umbilical Cord- and Menstrual Blood-Derived MSCs in Repairing Acute Lung Injury by Haitao Ren, Qiang Zhang, Jinfu Wang, Ruolang Pan

“…However, the underlying mechanisms and optimal sources of MSCs are unclear. In the present study, we investigated the effects of umbilical cord- (UC-) and menstrual blood- (MB-) derived MSCs on ALI. …”
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Impact of Price-Responsive Load and Renewables in an Emission-Aware Power Systems by Boming Liu, Jin Dong, Byungkwon Park, Jianming Lian, Teja Kuruganti

“…The proposed simulation framework utilizes a modified optimal power flow formulation that considers the carbon cost in addition to the fuel cost of generations. …”
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Residential Electrical Load Forecasting Based on a Real-Time Evidential Time Series Prediction Method by M. Mroueh, M. Doumiati, C. Francis, M. Machmoum

“…As microgrids become increasingly critical in the global transition toward decentralized renewable energy systems, accurately predicting load demand is vital for optimizing performance and ensuring a stable, resilient, and sustainable power supply. …”
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