Energy Absorption of Auxetic Metallic Yield Damper Made of Shape Memory Alloys by Milad Masodi, Ahmad Ganjali, Hamidreza Irani, Aboozar Mirzakhani

“…It has been verified through a finite element analysis that the proposed element is both highly ductile and capable of dissipating high amounts of energy. In the optimal state, the specific absorbed energy and the ductility of the proposed asbestos damper made of memory alloy are 39.2 J/kg and 44, respectively, which are about 114% and 81% higher than the corresponding steel dampers. …”
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High Quality–Factor All–Dielectric Metacavity for Label–Free Biosensing by Yuqiao Zheng, Jiacheng Sun, Yaqing Ma, Hongyong Zhang, Zhen Cui, Giannis G. Paschos, Xixi Song, Ying Tao, Pavlos Savvidis, Wei Kong, Liaoyong Wen, Sumin Bian, Mohamad Sawan

“…Simulation validation is conducted to optimize the metacavity with high structural robustness and remarkable optical and sensing properties. …”
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Changes in Enzymatic Activity of Fish and Slaughter Animals Meat after High Pressure Treatment at Subzero Temperatures by Malinowska-Pańczyk Edyta, Kołodziejska Ilona

“…The activity was measured at the optimal pHs determined for enzymes from particular types of tested meat. …”
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Complementary Approaches to Postoperative Pain Management: A Review of Non-pharmacological Interventions by Emery Niyonkuru, Muhammad Asad Iqbal, Xu Zhang, Peng Ma

“…Further research is crucial to definitively establish the efficacy of individual interventions and optimize their combined use in clinical practice. Additionally, enhanced training programs for nurses and initiatives to facilitate the implementation of these strategies are necessary for their successful adoption.…”
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Novel antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus without detectable resistance by targeting proton motive force and FtsH by She Pengfei, Yang Yifan, Li Linhui, Li Yimin, Xiao Dan, Guo Shaowei, Huang Guanqing, Wu Yong

“…By high‐throughput screening and rational design, we identified a small molecule C218‐0546 and its optimized analog STK848198 with great antimicrobial potential against MRSA avoiding resistance occurrence. …”
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Influence of trapezoidal tube parameters on electrical and thermal performance of hybrid photovoltaic solar panels integrated with phase change materials by Mohamed A. Alnakeeb, Mohamed A. Abdel Salam, Mohamed A. Hassab, Wael M. El-Maghlany

“…The numerical analysis investigates the performance characteristics of the photovoltaic thermal technology combined with phase change material system across various aspect ratios (0.25, 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2) and heights (3, 6, and 9 mm), marking a novel exploration into optimizing these parameters for enhanced energy efficiency. …”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Temperature Development of Ohmic Heating Cured Nonmass Concrete under Subzero Temperature by Beimeng Qi, Zheng Zhou, Weichen Tian, Mingzhe Ouyang, Xiaocheng Wang, Qiang Shi, Ye Wang, Yang Sun, Wei Wang

“…COMSOL analysis results showed that the optimal loading power density of OH cured sample under −20°C was 1000 W/m2∼1200 W/m2. …”
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Prebiotic ability of musa balbisiana colla stems on the growth of Pediococcus acidilactici in vitro and probiotic encapsulation by Singapurwa Ni Made Ayu Suardani, Candra I Putu, Semariyani A.A. Made, Nursini Ni Wayan, Kusumaningsih Purwaningtyas, Jiwantara Gusti Ngurah Oka, Djelantik Sang Ayu Made Agung Prasetiawati

“…The results showed that the prebiotic banana stem Musa paradisiaca could increase the growth of Lactobacillus sp. significantly at certain concentrations, with the most optimal results at a concentration of 6.89% compared to the control. …”
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Heat management solutions for the space camera: From design to orbital operations by Richa Hu, Min Zhang, Chunlong Liu, Qingwen Wu, Liang Guo

“…These findings offer essential insights for optimizing thermal management strategies in space cameras intended for complex space missions.…”
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Composting of municipal solid waste with microbial-inoculated biochar amendment: impact on process and end-product quality by Mohammad Javad Tahsini, Mahnaz Nikaeen, Farzaneh Mohammadi, Ahmadreza Taghipour, Meghdad Tahmasebi, Amir Hossein Nafez

“…These findings provide valuable insights into the practical application of microbial-inoculated biochar in the real field of MSW composting, offering a promising approach to optimize composting efficiency and product quality. …”
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Impact fretting wear behavior of cemented carbide impact needle with surface modification by Shuiqing Liu, Haoran Xu, Jinyuan Fu, Silin Liu, Xu Han

“…Wear test results showed that after 300 million cycles, the wear volume of the impact needle treated with HCPEB was reduced by 71.4% compared to the untreated specimens, indicating that optimizing the wear resistance of materials by adjusting internal stresses to external loads and phase change processes is feasible.…”
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Influence of Adding Conductive Materials and Integrating Bio Electrochemical Systems on the Efficiency of Anaerobic Digestion by Alberto Mur-Gorgas, Antonio V. García-Triviño, Raúl Mateos, Adrián Escapa, Antonio Morán

“…The challenges of BES operation highlight the need for optimized designs to ensure scalability. Microbial analyses reveal that BES application shifts methanogenic pathways, favouring acetoclastic methanogenesis. …”
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Current Management and Future Development—Improved Outcomes with Surgical Resection by Yoji Kishi, Kiyoshi Hasegawa, Yasuhiko Sugawara, Norihiro Kokudo

“…Non-transplant treatment as a bridge to transplantation also helps in decreasing the risk of tumor progression or death during the waiting period. The optimal timing for transplantation after HCC recurrence remains to be investigated.…”
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Development of a Methodology for the Determination of Pesticide Residues in Cajá-Manga Pulp (Spondias dulcis L.) Using Solid-Liquid Extraction with Low-Temperature Partitioning by Escarlet T. D. Santana, Dayane F. Soares, Anizio M. Faria

“…In this work, a simple, rapid, and accessible methodology to small laboratories was developed, optimized, and validated for the determination of four pesticide residues in the cajá-manga pulp: chlorpyrifos, thiabendazole, carboxin, and difenoconazole. …”
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Effect of Drying Temperature on Sensory Quality, Flavor Components, and Bioactivity of Lichuan Black Tea Processed by Echa No. 10 by Dan Su, Junyu Zhu, Yuchuan Li, Muxue Qin, Zhendong Lei, Jingtao Zhou, Zhi Yu, Yuqiong Chen, De Zhang, Dejiang Ni

“…Both the tea quality and bioactivity results revealed 80–110 °C as the optimal drying temperature range for LBT.…”
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Performance of a Two-Week Rehabilitation Improves Motor Function in Inpatients with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: A Pre–Post Study by Naomi Matsuda, Yasuyuki Takamatsu, Makoto Sawada, Ikuko Aiba

“…However, no conclusions have yet been drawn regarding the beneficial effects of rehabilitation in PSP, including the optimal duration of rehabilitation and differences in treatment effects among PSP subtypes. …”
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Numeral simulation of droplet evaporation-atomization under hot air flow by Chao Lv, Lu-Lu Zhang, Ning Wei, Xu-Xin Chen, Hong-Liang Zhao, Wei-Guang Hao

“…The spray pyrolysis process offers significant advantages over conventional methods, promoting energy efficiency and environmental sustainability by eliminating wastewater and exhaust gas emissions. Optimizing energy utilization to meet increasing demands is a critical focus. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Impact of Different Redox Couples on Flow Characteristics and Electrochemical Performance of Deep Eutectic Solvent Electrolyte Flow Batteries by Zhiyuan Xiao, Ruiping Zhang, Mengyue Lu, Qiang Ma, Zhuo Li, Huaneng Su, Huanhuan Li, Qian Xu

“…This finding underscores the importance of optimizing active redox ions transport in electrolytes to enhance electrochemical reactions in the proximal membrane region, which is crucial for improving flow battery performance.…”
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Noninvasive rejuvenation strategy of nickel-rich layered positive electrode for Li-ion battery through magneto-electrochemical synergistic activation by Haochen Gong, Yu Cao, Baoshan Zhang, Jinsong Zhang, Yiming Zhang, Huili Wang, Shaojie Zhang, Xiaoyi Wang, Yue Mao, Shuo Liu, Chengyu Han, Qianxin Xiang, Chaoyi Zhou, Jie Sun

“…Notably, the method can revitalize an aged Li-ion pouch cell (SiC||NCM811, 8 Ah nominal capacity) via optimizing cation occupancy and increase its capacity by 10% from 6.49 to 7.14 Ah at 1 C, illustrating the benefits of the upcycling process.…”
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Prenatal Detection of Silver–Russell Syndrome: A First Trimester Suspicion and Diagnostic Approach by Slavyana Galeva, Giuliana Diglio, Boris Stoilov, Ekaterina Uchikova, Lucian Pop

“…Early suspicion during the first trimester remains challenging but crucial for optimizing clinical outcomes. This study aims to highlight a diagnostic approach to the early suspicion of SRS. …”
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