Effect of temperature and various pre-treatments on seed germination parameters of Stachys circinata and Stachys saxicola subsp. platyodon by Amal Maurady, Soumaya El Ismaili, Mohammed Reda Britel, Abdelmonaim Homrani Bakali

“…In order to contribute to the conservation and valorization of two vulnerable Moroccan medicinal plants, Stachys circinata and Stachys saxicola subsp. platyodon, this study aims to identify optimal germination conditions under which we can improve their germination performance. …”
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Effects of Combined Application of Biogas Slurry and Chemical Fertilizers on Silage Corn, Soil Nutrients, and Microorganisms by Wencong Yang, Yijing Cheng, Xia Wu, Jia Zhou, Xiuping Liu

“…Among them, the replacement of 30% of the chemical fertilizer with biogas slurry exhibited the most optimal effect on augmenting soil nutrients and plant nutrient absorption. …”
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Promising approach for composting disposable diapers enhanced by Cyanobacteria by D. Kusumawati, S. Mangkoedihardjo

“…The focus of the investigation relates to disposable diapers composting and its optimation by cyanobacteria addition. And so as the future prospecting for application and implication to the environment and human life. …”
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Impact of single versus dual arterial supply on perfusion and function in finger replantation after complex hand injuries by Martynas Tamulevicius, Malte David Steinbach, Florian Bucher, Nadjib Dastagir, Doha Obed, Peter M. Vogt, Khaled Dastagir

“…While restoring arterial perfusion is critical, it remains unclear whether reconstructing both proper palmar digital arteries is required for optimal outcomes. This study evaluates whether restoring one or both arteries in finger replantation after complex injuries impacts perfusion and overall outcomes. …”
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Adjustment Speed of Capital Structure: Effect of Organizational and Performance Characteristics (Comparison between Financial and Non-Financial Sectors) by Saeed Dehghan Khavari, Seyed Hossein Mirjalili, Mohammad Hossein Abdorrahimian, Farida Khosh Sirat

“…Capital structure deviations from its optimal level can occur for various reasons. According to the dynamic trade-off theory, continuous adjustment of capital structure to maximize company value is essential. …”
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Exploring Seasonality Indices for Low-Flow Analysis on Tibagi Watershed (Brazil) by Alexandre Sokoloski de Azevedo Delduque de Macedo, Michael Männich

“…These indices emerge as valuable tools for water resource management, aiding decision-making for allocation and hydrological regionalization, such as optimizing granting water resource distribution during dry seasons based on the identified low-flow patterns and establishing different reference low-flow values throughout the year.…”
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Electroforming-based micro-texturing: Advancements for surface engineering in EDM by Mariana Hernández-Pérez, Pedro M. Hernández-Castellano, Juan M. Vázquez-Martínez, María D. Marrero-Alemán

“…These findings provide a solid foundation for the development of future research aimed at optimizing the accuracy of electrode texturing for EDM applications, addressing a critical need in the field of functional surface microfabrication.…”
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Performance analysis of a wavy fin-and-tube automobile radiator operating on ethylene glycol and water based ternary nanofluids by Ferdinard Dika, Mustafa Dagbasi, Michael Adedeji, Humphrey Adun

“…Efficient thermal management is crucial for optimizing the performance and longevity of automotive engines, particularly as environmental regulations become more stringent and consumer demand for fuel efficiency increases. …”
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Textile Defect Detection Algorithm Based on the Improved YOLOv8 by Wenfei Song, Du Lang, Jiahui Zhang, Meilian Zheng, Xiaoming Li

“…Experimental results show that the improved YOLOv8 algorithm achieves has achieved mAP@0.5 and mAP of 44.6% and 48.6% respectively, which is an improvement of 4.2% and 3.8% over the original algorithm, and also outperforms the Optimal YOLOv9s model and the latest YOLOv11s model in these two metrics. …”
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A non-linear approach to the establishment of local biological control agent  production units: a case study of fall armyworm in Bangladesh by Mariam A. T. J. Kadzamira, Malvika Chaudhary, Frances Williams, Nirmal K. Dutta

“…Abstract Background Strides have been made in Bangladesh to promote the utilisation of biological control agents (BCAs), however farmer utilisation remains sub-optimal. The establishment of local BCA production hubs, although touted as a panacea to this problem, has no proven business case. …”
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Highly efficient scavenging of nitrophenol, arsenic (V), copper (II), dibenzothiphene, and carbazole by nanoporous silica/carbon adsorbents for remediation of oil and water polluta... by Ghasem Zolfaghari

“…At present study, the removal of p-nitrophenol (PNP) by a newly designed mesoporous organocarbon, monolayers of ß-cyclodextrine (CD) on oxidzed ordered nanoporous carbon (OX-ONC) via 1,4-phenylene diisocyanate (PDI) linking denoted as CD-ONC was optimized. Furthermore, Au-doped mesoporous carbon CMK-3 denoted as Au-OCMK-3 was synthesized by using SBA-15. …”
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Assessment of the phenotypic and physicochemical traits of nine Iranian endemic fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) by Majid Azizi, Hoda Saeb, Mansoureh Nazari, Hossein Aroiee, Mohammad Reza Morshedloo

“…Abstract Considering the significance of fenugreek as a valuable medicinal and food plant, assessing the genetic diversity of different populations of this species is essential for optimizing performance and adaptability to environmental conditions. …”
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Preparation of N-TiO2 Using a Microwave/Sol-Gel Method and Its Photocatalytic Activity for Bisphenol A under Visible-Light and Sunlight Irradiation by Chung-Hsin Wu, Chao-Yin Kuo, Chin-Jung Lin, Peng-Ke Chiu

“…With an increased N/Ti ratio, photodegradation efficiency increased and then decreased; moreover, the optimal amount for N doping was determined as an N/Ti mole ratio of 0.08 (0.1 NT). …”
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Predictive Value of Electromechanical Activation Time for In-Hospital Major Cardiac Adverse Events in Heart Failure Patients by Jing Zhang, Wen-Xian Liu, Shu-Zheng Lyu

“…The area under the ROC curve for EMATc was 0.799 (95% CI 0.702–0.896, P<0.001). The optimal cutoff EMATc value was >13.8% with a sensitivity of 81.8% and a specificity of 65.9%. …”
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Creation of a Multimodal Telemedicine Curriculum for Preclinical Medical Students by Marguerite Costich, Joseph Picoraro, Theresa Scott, Beth Barron, Evin Feldman, Suzanne Friedman

“…Areas of strength on the telemedicine student skills checklist were establishing rapport, optimizing presence on video, and demonstrating empathy in a virtual space. …”
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Neighborhood characteristics and HIV treatment outcomes: A scoping review. by Linda Jepkoech Kimaru, Magdiel A Habila, Namoonga M Mantina, Purnima Madhivanan, Elizabeth Connick, Kacey Ernst, John Ehiri

“…Understanding neighborhood characteristics' association with HIV treatment outcomes is crucial for optimizing effectiveness. This review aims to summarize the research scope on the association between neighborhood characteristics and HIV treatment outcomes. …”
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Effect of partial root-zone drying irrigation (PRDI) on soil C:N:P stoichiometry in N-fixing crops: Insights from a three-year field study with alfalfa by Jing Zhang, Zheng Gang Guo

“…Soil C:N:P stoichiometry is a powerful tool for determining soil nutrient cycling and limitations in agroecosystems and provides a basis for optimizing fertilizer strategies in crop production under partial root-zone drying irrigation (PRDI). …”
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A statistical approach to the use of control entropy identifies differences in constraints of gait in highly trained versus untrained runners by Rana D. Parshad, Stephen J. McGregor, Michael A. Busa, Joseph D. Skufca, Erik Bollt

“…Using High Resolution Accelerometry (HRA) signals we evaluate here constraints of running gait, from two different groups of runners, highly trained collegiate and untrained runners.To this end, we further develop the control entropy (CE) statistic to allow for group analysis to examine the non-linearcharacteristics of movement patterns in highly trained runners with those of untrained runners, to gain insight regarding gaits that are optimal for running. Specifically, CE develops response time series of individuals descriptive of the control effort; a group analysis of these shapes developed here uses Karhunen Loeve Analysis (KL) modes of these time series which are compared between groups by application of a Hotelling $T^{2}$ test to these group response shapes. …”
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Encapsulation of bioactive compounds from Sargassum ilicifolium: Influence of wall material type and loading content on the physicochemical and structural properties of micropartic... by Seyed Saeed Sekhavatizadeh, Mohammad Ganje, Seyedeh Sedigheh Hashemi, Mohammad Reza Mozafarian

“…Encapsulation of Sargassum ilicifolium extraction through different techniques is known to, optimize physicochemical properties, biological activities, maintain stability, and is an effective way to improve the shelf life of different foods. …”
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Management of Sustainable Development of the Fuel and Energy Complex of the Regional Economic System Based on Digital Technologies by Ekaterina A. Zemlyacheva

“…The practical significance of the developed approach is that it will increase the flexibility and efficiency of managing the sustainable development of the fuel and energy complex of the regional economic system and most fully reveal the potential of this development in the regions of Russia by optimizing the use of digital technologies according to the author’s recommendations.…”
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