Developing hyperpolarized metabolic contrast agents at high field dDNP for large animal research by Ditte B. Christensen, Ingeborg S. Skre, Jan Henrik Ardenkjær-Larsen, Magnus Karlsson, Mathilde H. Lerche

“…Effective human and large animal dDNP formulations require high molar substrate concentrations, low DNP sample viscosity for efficient dissolution, and adequate dilution of the DNP sample to minimize signal decay and maximize HMCA concentration.We present substrate formulations optimized for high-field polarization and large-volume dissolution. …”
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Non-local piezoelasticity to incorporate the influence of small-scale factors on the resonance behavior of the Mindlin piezoelectric polymeric nanoplates by Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Waqed H. Hassan, Zainab Mоhammed Ameen Ahmed, Younis Mohamed Atiah Al-zahy, Soheil Salahshour, Mostafa Pirmoradian

“…This research not only elucidates the complex interactions affecting resonance behavior but also highlights the potential for optimizing the design of nanostructures in various applications, including sensors and energy-harvesting devices. …”
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Stimuli-responsive supramolecular hydrogels for paclitaxel delivery: Progress and prospects by Mohammad Qutub, Amol Tatode, Jayshree Taksande, Tanvi Premchandani, Milind Umekar, Ujban Md Hussain, Dinesh Biyani, Dadaso Mane

“…Despite significant progress, challenges remain in optimizing tumor penetration, scaling production, and addressing tumor heterogeneity. …”
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Simulating the air quality impact of prescribed fires using graph neural network-based PM2.5 forecasts by Kyleen Liao, Jatan Buch, Kara D. Lamb, Pierre Gentine

“…This framework determines that March is the optimal month for implementing prescribed fires in California and quantifies the potential air quality trade-offs involved in conducting more prescribed fires outside the peak of the fire season.…”
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Assessing Critical Raw Materials and Their Supply Risk in Energy Technologies—A Literature Review by Francesco Montana, Maurizio Cellura, Maria Luisa Di Silvestre, Sonia Longo, Le Quyen Luu, Eleonora Riva Sanseverino, Giuseppe Sciumè

“…These findings are discussed and organized proposing a method for the optimal planning of an energy technologies mix in regional or national energy systems considering the availability and future supply of critical raw materials.…”
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ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL ON ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOR: A STUDY ON STARTUPS IN JABODETABEK by Rendy Gunawan, Novita Ikasari

“…Originality/value: This study expands the understanding of how social networks, trust, and norms influence innovation, risk taking, and proactivity, providing practical value for entrepreneurs, organizations, and policymakers to optimize social capital in enhancing entrepreneurial mindset. …”
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Game Theory-Based UAV-Cloud for Service Selection Architecture in Flying Ad Hoc Networks by Mohamed Ben Bezziane, Siham Hasan, Bouziane Brik, Fathi Eltayeeb Abukhres, Ali Algaddafi, Amina Ben Bezziane, Ahmed Korichi, Mohamed Redouane Kafi

“…By leveraging game theory in our proposal, GT-SSA optimizes decision-making for Client Drones and Provider Drones, enhancing service selection efficiency. …”
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Energy Conversion Efficiency Enhancement of a Normal Wind Turbine Combining a Fuzzy Control Method and Mechanical Centrifugal Modules by Xunwei Tong, Yuchen Sun, Xu Zhang, Zheng Li, Liwei Ren

“…Using a fuzzy control method, the optimal number of accessed coils in the variable structure generator can be determined. …”
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Bone Marrow-Derived Multipotent Stromal Cells Attenuate Inflammation in Obliterative Airway Disease in Mouse Tracheal Allografts by Alicia Casey, Fabian Dirks, Olin D. Liang, Hakima Harrach, Katharina Schuette-Nuetgen, Kristen Leeman, Carla F. Kim, Craig Gerard, Meera Subramaniam

“…Our study suggests that optimal combination of systemic and local delivery of MSCs may ameliorate the development of obliterative airway disease through modulation of immune response.…”
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Leveraging Fog Computing for Scalable IoT Datacenter Using Spine-Leaf Network Topology by K. C. Okafor, Ifeyinwa E. Achumba, Gloria A. Chukwudebe, Gordon C. Ononiwu

“…This paper proposes an extended cloud IoT model that optimizes bandwidth while allowing edge devices (Internet-connected objects/devices) to smartly process data without relying on a cloud network. …”
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Tuning electronic structure and carrier transport properties through crystal orientation control in two-dimensional Dion-Jacobson phase perovskites by Byunggeol Kim, Jeehong Park, Donghee Kang, Na Eun Jung, Kitae Kim, Hongsun Ryu, Joon Ik Jang, Soohyung Park, Yeonjin Yi

“…Therefore, controlling the preferred crystal orientation (parallel or perpendicular) is crucial for optimizing device performance. This work presents a rational strategy to control parallel and perpendicular crystal growth in C6N2H16PbI4 (4AMPPbI4)-based DJ phase perovskite thin films. …”
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Performance evaluation of diminutive solar dryer for drying of green coffee beans: In Ethiopian highlands by Addisu Yenesew Kebede, Muluken Temesgen Tigabu, Asmare Tezera Admase, Atrsaw Jejaw Bezie

“…Future research should explore further optimizations for drying various agricultural products, expanding the dryer's applicability beyond coffee beans.…”
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A Partition Spatial Filtering Method for Acoustic Array Configuration by Zhihong Liu, Xilong Zhang, Zunmin Liu, Chuijie Yi, Ming Ma

“…The results provide the method to guide the design of a 64-microphone optimized array with high performance (1.8° spatial angle resolution and 40% Doppler frequency correction over the bandwidth from 800 Hz to 3000 Hz) and fast computing speed (18 s array generated time for 2000 arrays). …”
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Thermal performance analysis capturing variable liquid characteristics based on chemically reactive rheological liquid with diffusive-thermo and thermo-diffusive effect by Attia Boudjemline, M. Waqas, Nurnadiah Zamri, Mohammed Jameel, Hala A. Hejazi, Saidani Taoufik, Meznah M. Alanazi, Oqila Ganiyeva

“…Comprehending such dynamics is necessary for designing effectual systems and optimizing processes. This investigation considers a chemical reaction of first-order in Powell-Eyring material stretchy flow induced by vertically moving stratified surface. …”
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Experimental studies on mix design and properties of ceramic-glass geopolymer mortars using response surface methodology by Meysam Pourabbas Bilondi, Vahideh Ghaffarian, Mahdi Amiri Daluee, Reyhaneh Pakizehrooh, Saeed Hosseini Tazik, Alireza Behzadian, Mojtaba Zaresefat

“…According to response surface methodology results, the maximum compressive strengths of 22.79 MPa at three days and 25 MPa at 28 days were achieved using a mix containing 85.8% CWP, a 1.02 sodium hydroxide (NH): sodium silicate (NS) ratio, a 0.647 S: B ratio, and a 12-h oven curing time. Optimal oven curing conditions resulted in 28-day compressive strength, flexural strength, and UPV values of 25.7 MPa, 5.62 MPa, and 5765 m/s, respectively. .…”
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Anatomical-based diagnosis and filler injection techniques: marionette line (static labiomandibular fold) by Gi-Woong Hong, Sky Wong, Song-Eun Yoon, Jovian Wan, Kyu-Ho Yi

“…Awareness of anatomical variations and proper injection techniques is crucial for achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes and minimizing risks.…”
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Surface quality study of paint stripping on aircraft skins with high energy nanosecond pulsed laser cleaning by Hai-Xin Zhang, Ya-Chong Hou, Yun-Fei Li, Yun-Fei Li, Yun-Fei Yang, Kai Li, Jian-Feng Yue, Meng-Yu Jia, Yi-Ting Han, Yu Yu, Yu Yu, Gong Wang, Gong Wang, Shu-Ping Hou, Yu-Lei Wang, Yu-Lei Wang, Zhi-Wei Lu, Zhi-Wei Lu

“…The findings demonstrate that the optimal energy for cleaning is 20 mJ; exceeding this threshold results in damage to the substrate. …”
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Total Flavonoids Content in the Raw Material and Aqueous Extractives from Bauhinia monandra Kurz (Caesalpiniaceae) by Ana Josane Dantas Fernandes, Magda Rhayanny Assunção Ferreira, Karina Perrelli Randau, Tatiane Pereira de Souza, Luiz Alberto Lira Soares

“…The results showed an important dependence of the method response from reaction time, AlCl3 concentration, sample amount, and solvent mixture. After choosing the optimized condition, the method was applied for the matrixes (herbal material and extractives), showing precision lower than 5% (for both parameters repeatability and intermediate precision), coefficient of determination higher than 0.99, and no important influence could be observed for slight variations from wavelength or AlCl3 concentration. …”
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Development of a Luciferase Immunosorbent Assay for Detecting Crimean–Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus IgG Antibodies Based on Nucleoprotein by Qi Chen, Yuting Fang, Ning Zhang, Chengsong Wan

“…Our results demonstrated that the optimal antigen for detecting anti-CCHFV IgG was located within the stalk cut-off domain of the nucleoprotein. …”
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Minimum Water Requirement Method for High-Performance Sulphoaluminate Cement-Based Materials by Hong-ping Zhang, Pei-kang Bai, Jian-hong Wang, Yan-li Dong, Yun-shan Han

“…According to the closest-packing theory and on the basis of the minimum water requirement test, the influence of mineral admixtures on the minimum water requirement was evaluated for sulphoaluminate composite system paste. The optimal composition of the cementitious materials was thus determined. …”
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