Robust highly conductive patterns in flexible PEEK materials with either sp3 or sp2 dominant carbon phases produced by using ultrashort laser pulses by Ayesha Sharif, Nazar Farid, Yuhan Liu, Mingqing Wang, Robert G. Palgrave, Gerard M O'Connor

“…Phase-I is produced using a single laser scan strategy with a narrow fluence window. Phase-II is optimally produced using four sequential laser scan passes, each with a specific fluence. …”
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Design and Development of a Pine Needle Briquetting Machine for the Uttarakhand Region of India by Tejas Pramod Naik, Soumyajeet Jaiswal, Inderdeep Singh, Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Ayush Joshi

“…The proposed method inculcates principles of compression molding along with necessary optimizations. Briquetting is one of the cheapest ways to harvest the destructive energy of pine needles in a clean and economically viable way. …”
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Wastewater Purification from Permanganate Ions by Sorption on the Ocimum basilicum Leaves Powder Modified by Zinc Chloride by Nasser A. Alamrani, Hatem A. Al-Aoh, Meshari M. H. Aljohani, Suhair A. Bani-Atta, M. Sobhi, Mustafa Syed Khalid, A. A. A. Darwish, Ali A. Keshk, Mona A. A. Abdelfattah

“…The outcomes of sorption experiments designate the positive impact for temperature, time of agitation, and started concentration of MnO4− and negative impact for pH. The optimal conditions were 1300 mg·L−1 as started adsorbate concentration, 55°C as solution temperature, agitation time of 420 min, and pH of 1.5. …”
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Flow Unit Model of Channel Sand Body and Its Effect on Remnant Oil Distribution: A Case Study of PI Formation in the Eastern Transition Zone of Daqing Oilfield by Yue Zhang, You-liang Ji, Hui-jian Wen, Shi-zhong Ma, Dong-lai Bai, Bin-chi Zhang, Ben-kang Xing

“…Geological parameters, such as porosity, permeability, and pore-throat radius (r50), were optimized to quantitatively characterize these various flow units. …”
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Highly efficient assessment and selective determination of pancreatic cancer biomarker CA-19-9 using co-electrodeposited MXene-AgNPs nanocomposite by Mahsa Mirzayi, Balal Khalilzadeh, Sattar Akbari Nakhjavani, Rahim Mohammad-Rezaei

“…To examine the morphology of the developed immunosensor for the purpose of enhancing its optimal performance, the characterization methods employed include Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). …”
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Protocol for the development of a global core outcome set for the surgical treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer: a literature review and international Delphi survey by Anton F Engelsman, Romana T Netea-Maier, Christiaan F Mooij, Robin P Peeters, Menno R Vriens, A S Paul van Trotsenburg, Schelto Kruijff, Joep P M Derikx, Faridi S Jamaludin, Daniël J van de Berg, Hanneke M van Santen, Sarah C Clement, Eveline Bruinstroop, Frederik A Verburg, Angelique Seur, Els J M Nieveen van Dijkum

“…Introduction There is a lack of consensus on the optimal surgical strategy for differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), partly due to inconsistent reporting of outcomes. …”
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Improvement of bonding behavior of cold-rolled stainless steel/copper composite plates via surface spinel structure treatment by Bowei Wang, Baojun You, Yuting Hu, Lun Fu, Chao Yu, Hong Xiao

“…The reduction rate of the composite plates prepared via CRB was reduced, and stainless steel/copper composite plates with optimal bonding performance were obtained. The mechanical properties and microstructures of the rolled composite plates under the two surface treatment methods were compared via steel wire brush grinding and oxidation treatments on stainless steel surfaces. …”
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Advancements related to probiotics for preventing and treating recurrent respiratory tract infections in children by Yali Zhang, Yali Zhang, Yingying Xu, Yingying Xu, Ling Hu, Ling Hu, Xiaomei Wang

“…In conclusion, we propose future research directions including conducting more high-quality randomized controlled trials to optimize application strategies for probiotics alongside other treatments while considering variations based on age and health conditions among pediatric populations. …”
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The prevention opportunities of retinopathy in diabetic patients – position paper endorsed by the Polish Lipid Association by Maciej Banach, Stanisław Surma, Grzegorz Dzida, Jacek Jóźwiak, Bogusław Okopień, Jacek Rysz, Konrad Szosland, Andrzej Grzybowski

“…Thus, given the obesity (the prevalence of 30% in Poland) and diabetes (10% which is predicted to be doubled in next 25 years) epidemic, we should look for the effective methods not only to optimize fasting blood glucose and haemoglobin A1C, but also atherogenic dyslipidaemia and their complications, including retinopathy. …”
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Research Note: Establishment of vector system harboring duck RNA polymerase I promoter for avian influenza virus by Yunyueng Jang, Yoon-Gi Baek, Yu-Na Lee, Ra Mi Cha, Yun-Chan Choi, Min-Ji Park, Youn-Jeong Lee, Eun-Kyoung Lee

“…Initially, we explored a putative duck promoter region and identified the optimal size to improve the existing system. Subsequently, we established an RG system incorporating the duck RNA pol I promoter and compared its rescue efficiency with the human pol I system by generating recombinant influenza viruses in several cell lines. …”
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High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy versus non-invasive ventilation in healthy respiratory physicians: a non-randomized study by Hong Ye, Dandan Xiang, Xiangyu Zhu, Xiuwei Du, Shengyun Shang, Jing Xu, Yu Li, Yunyun Cheng, Zhongfei Yang

“…This study aims to first establish whether to use HFNC or NIV based on comfort levels, and subsequently evaluate diaphragmatic function under equivalent comfort levels to determine the optimal modality for clinical application.MethodsA self-controlled, non-randomized study was conducted with 10 healthy respiratory physicians as participants. …”
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Integrating Visible Light Communication and AI for Adaptive Traffic Management: A Focus on Reward Functions and Rerouting Coordination by Manuela Vieira, Gonçalo Galvão, Manuel A. Vieira, Mário Vestias, Paula Louro, Pedro Vieira

“…This study combines Visible Light Communication (VLC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize traffic signal control, reduce congestion, and enhance safety. …”
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Claim Amount Forecasting and Pricing of Automobile Insurance Based on the BP Neural Network by Wenguang Yu, Guofeng Guan, Jingchao Li, Qi Wang, Xiaohan Xie, Yu Zhang, Yujuan Huang, Xinliang Yu, Chaoran Cui

“…This paper uses a genetic algorithm to optimize the structure of the BP neural network at first, and the calculation speed is significantly improved. …”
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Compact and full-range carbon dioxide sensor using photoacoustic and resonance dependent modes by Yifan Li, Lixian Liu, Liang Zhao, Xueshi Zhang, Le Zhang, Jialiang Sun, Huiting Huan, Yize Liang, Jiyong Zhang, Xiaopeng Shao, Andreas Mandelis, Roberto Li Voti

“…A compact and robust optical excitation photoacoustic sensor with a self-integrated laser module excitation and an optimized differential resonator was developed to achieve high sensitivity and full linear range detection of carbon dioxide (CO2) based on dual modes of wavelength modulated photoacoustic spectroscopy (WMPAS) and resonant frequency tracking (RFT). …”
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Harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of miRNAs for targeting Iron deficiency Anemia: Opinion for future implications and strategies by Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Tonny Sundjaya, Tonny Sundjaya, Dessy Pratiwi, Nurlinah Amalia, Nurlinah Amalia, Nurlinah Amalia, Yosi Yohanes Putra Tandi, Muhammad Yasir Syafa’atulloh, Garuda Nusantara Putra Utomo, Muhammad Abdir Rahman Albarok, Fahrul Nurkolis

“…These miRNA-protein interactions suggest targeted therapies such as protein-based miRNA modulators could optimize erythropoiesis, advancing IDA management. …”
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Exploring the Therapeutic Role of Physical Activity in Psychotic Disorders: Cognitive, Somatic, and Mental Health Impacts by Klaudia Fikas, Kamil Chwaliszewski, Dorota Waz, Michał Mazur, Jakub Szarłowicz, Zofia Goliszek, Karolina Łucja Sobek, Wiktoria Tabin-Barczak, Aldona Sokołowska, Sebastian Samuła

“…Further research is necessary to determine the optimal exercise parameters. Conclusions: This review underscores the significant therapeutic potential of physical activity in alleviating somatic symptoms and improving the overall quality of life in individuals with psychotic disorders. …”
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The Heisenberg-RIXS instrument at the European XFEL by Justine Schlappa, Giacomo Ghiringhelli, Benjamin E. Van Kuiken, Martin Teichmann, Piter S. Miedema, Jan Torben Delitz, Natalia Gerasimova, Serguei Molodtsov, Luigi Adriano, Bernard Baranasic, Carsten Broers, Robert Carley, Patrick Gessler, Nahid Ghodrati, David Hickin, Le Phuong Hoang, Manuel Izquierdo, Laurent Mercadier, Giuseppe Mercurio, Sergii Parchenko, Marijan Stupar, Zhong Yin, Leonardo Martinelli, Giacomo Merzoni, Ying Ying Peng, Torben Reuss, Sreeju Sreekantan Nair Lalithambika, Simone Techert, Tim Laarmann, Simo Huotari, Christian Schroeter, Burkhard Langer, Tatjana Giessel, Jana Buchheim, Grzegorz Gwalt, Andrey Sokolov, Frank Siewert, Robby Buechner, Vinicius Vaz da Cruz, Sebastian Eckert, Chun-Yu Liu, Christian Sohrt, Christian Weniger, Annette Pietzsch, Stefan Neppl, Friedmar Senf, Andreas Scherz, Alexander Föhlisch

“…Initially, two gratings were installed to adequately cover the whole photon energy range. With optimized spot size on the sample and small pixel detector the energy resolution can be better than 40 meV (90 meV) at any photon energy below 1000 eV with the high-resolution (high-transmission) grating. …”
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Pasithea-1: An Energy-Efficient Sequential Reconfigurable Array With CPU-Like Programmability by Tobias Kaiser, Esther Gottschalk, Kai Biethahn, Friedel Gerfers

“…The interconnect and FP microarchitecture explorations demonstrate that, unlike CGRAs utilizing low-level bitstreams, Pasithea’s instruction set hides microarchitectural details, which makes it possible to optimize hardware without severing binary compatibility.…”
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Hot deformation physical mechanisms and a unified constitutive model of a solid solution Ti55511 alloy deformed in the two-phase region by Huijie Zhang, Y.C. Lin, Gang Su, Yongfu Xie, Wei Qiu, Ningfu Zeng, Song Zhang, Guicheng Wu

“…Finally, process parameters are optimized based on the model to achieve favorable microstructures.…”
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Ageing response of Ni-rich NiTi shape memory alloy additively manufactured by electron beam freeform fabrication by R.P.M. Guimarães, B. Rauchdobler, F. Pixner, F.M.B. Ferraz, A. Mahdi, N. Enzinger, C. Poletti, S.T. Amancio-Filho

“…The solubilised sample aged at 350 °C for 12 h showed optimal superelastic behaviour, with nearly complete strain recovery and minimal permanent strain (1.3%) after ten compression cycles under 860 MPa. …”
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