The Architecture of BaTiO₃ Nanoparticles Synthesis via Temperature-Responsive for Improved Oil Recovery: A Molecular Dynamics Simulation and Core-Flooding Experimental S... by Surajudeen Sikiru, Hassan Soleimani, Amir Rostami, Leila Khodapanah

“…The higher adsorption energy of the nanofluid corresponded to more significant oil recovery. The optimal concentration for maximum adsorption energy (−2.566331 × 10⁴) and oil recovery (22.5%) was 0.3wt%. …”
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Unveiling Cuproptosis-Driven Molecular Clusters and Immune Dysregulation in Ankylosing Spondylitis by Wei B, Wang S, Li S, Gu Q, Yue Q, Tang Z, Zhang J, Liu W

“…According to the blood serum samples of AS patients and controls, PELI1 had a higher expression level (AUC = 0.703, p = 0.07), while ICAM2 and RANGAP1 had lower expression levels (AUC = 0.724, 0.745, and p = 0.011, 0.000, respectively) in AS patients.Conclusion: We explored the correlation of cuproptosis in AS, and developed the optimal machine learning model to identify high-risk genes associated with AS. …”
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Carbon Storage Response to Land Use/Land Cover Changes and SSP‐RCP Scenarios Simulation: A Case Study in Yunnan Province, China by Jing Liu, Kun Yang, Shaohua Zhang, Wenxia Zeng, Xiaofang Yang, Yan Rao, Yan Ma, Changyou Bi

“…Overall, this research offers a scientific reference for optimizing land management and sustainable development in Yunnan, aiding China's “double carbon” goals.…”
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Designing a broad-spectrum multi-epitope subunit vaccine against leptospirosis using immunoinformatics and structural approaches by Guneswar Sethi, Guneswar Sethi, Young Kyu Kim, Su-Cheol Han, Jeong Ho Hwang, Jeong Ho Hwang

“…The vaccine’s 3D structure was modeled, optimized, and validated. Molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and MM-GBSA analysis were performed to assess the vaccine's binding interactions with Toll-like receptors (TLR2 and TLR4). …”
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Determination of the quantitative content of chlorophylls in leaves by reflection spectra using the random forest algorithm by E. A. Urbanovich, D. A. Afonnikov, S. V. Nikolaev

“…Based on the analysis of this model, the optimal ranges of wavelengths for the remaining f ive models were selected. …”
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A novel cryopreservation solution for adipose tissue based on metformin by Yaping Deng, Xin Liu, Xichao Jian, Yan Zhang, Yinchi Hou, Suyun Hou, Fang Qi, Shune Xiao, Chengliang Deng

“…Methods This study initially examined the effect of various concentrations of metformin (0, 1, 2, 4, and 8 mM) on oxidative damage in adipose tissue to identify the optimal concentration. Subsequently, 1.5 mL of fresh human adipose tissue was subjected to freezing using trehalose + glycerol (TG group), trehalose + glycerol + metformin (TGM group), and the common cryoprotectant dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) + fetal bovine serum (FBS) (DF group). …”
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Telerehabilitation: A Practical Remote Alternative for Coaching and Monitoring Physical Kinetic Therapy in Patients with Mild and Moderate Disabling Parkinson’s Disease during the... by Aurelian Anghelescu

“…Further studies are necessary to identify the optimal web-based model of care and boost the implementation of this modern neurorehabilitation concept. …”
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Unraveling the laser decal transfer-based printing of ZnO ceramic towards FEP-ZnO-based Piezo-Tribo hybrid nanogenerators by Arpit Kumar Singh, Anshu Sahu, Palani Iyamperumal Anand

“…The influence of laser fluence and standoff distance is analyzed, and laser pulse overlap's effect on heat-affected zones and material transfer is thoroughly examined.Based on optimized parameters, the selective control and transfer of ceramic onto solid and flexible substrates are demonstrated. …”
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Reducing personal protective equipment waste in the emergency department of a large regional hospital: codesign informed by system science by Mike Forrester, Rebecca Patrick, Steven Allender, Jaithri Ananthapavan, Urvi Thanekar, Hasini Gunasiri, Minoo Naebe, Maryam Naebe

“…Participants identified five key drivers of single-use PPE waste: (1) centralised state-level procurement processes limited hospital control over reusable or single-use PPE purchasing decisions; (2) lack of clarity of minimum PPE requirements for different clinical scenarios; (3) clinical capacity for cohorting infectious patients in ED; (4) waste management processes not capitalising on recyclable material; and (5) barriers to staff using optimal waste handling processes creating excessive ‘contaminated clinical waste.’ …”
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Enhanced thermal efficiency on mixed convection flow of TiO2 – Water nanofluid inside a double lid driven zigzag cavity with and without heated obstacles insertion by Md. Aslam Hossain, M. A. H. Sajib, Md. Sagib, Md. Rafiqul Islam, Goutam Barai, Chinmayee Podder, Bijan Krishna Saha

“…This analysis demonstrates that an increase in nanoparticle volume fraction enhances the heat transfer (HT) rate, with Reynolds and Richardson numbers playing a significant role in optimizing heat transfer performance within the cavity. …”
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Conservation and ecological screening of small water bodies in temperate riverine wetlands using UAV Photogrammetry (Middle Danube) by Dušanka Cvijanović, Maja Novković, Djuradj Milošević, Milica Stojković Piperac, Laszlo Galambos, Dubravka Čerba, Olivera Stamenković, Bojan Damnjanović, Minučer Mesaroš, Dragoslav Pavić, Vladica Simić, Ivana Trbojević, Ana Anđelković, Nusret Drešković, Barbara Stammel, Bernd Cyffka, Snežana Radulović

“…The analysis revealed that sites with high values of fish and macroinvertebrate conservation indices, optimal oxygen conditions, and mesotrophic states were associated with UAV orthomosaic polygons showing relatively high macrophyte functional diversity and a presence of floating-rooted species. …”
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The Role of the Estimated Plasma Volume Variation in Assessing Decongestion in Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure by Andreea-Maria Grigore, Mihai Grigore, Ana-Maria Balahura, Gabriela Uscoiu, Ioana Verde, Camelia Nicolae, Elisabeta Bădilă, Adriana-Mihaela Ilieșiu

“…Materials and Methods: This prospective, observational, single-center study included 111 patients (mean age 74 years, 40% female) hospitalized with ADHF and treated with intravenous diuretics along with optimized medical therapy. Patients were clinically and echocardiographically evaluated at admission, with blood tests performed at both admission and discharge. …”
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Linking the life stages of fish into a habitat-ecological flow assessment scheme under climate change and human activities by Yiming Zhang, Wensheng Wang, Siyi Yu

“…Finally, a hydrology-hydrodynamic-habitat framework was established to quantify optimal ecological flow (OEF) and threshold ecological flow (TEF). …”
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Nationwide carrier screening for congenital adrenal hyperplasia: integrated approach of CYP21A2 pathogenic variant genotyping and comprehensive large gene deletion analysis by Yossawat Suwanlikit, Bhakbhoom Panthan, Pawares Chitayanan, Sommon Klumsathian, Angkana Charoenyingwattana, Wasun Chantratita, Objoon Trachoo

“…Identifying at-risk couples during the preconception stage holds significance for optimizing reproductive choices. Methods: This study included 204 unrelated preconception individuals undergoing carrier screening. …”
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Growth Traits and Yield Performance of Japonica Hybrid Rice Bred by the New Strategy in the Yangtze River Region of China by Yutiao Chen, Jiayu Song, Xiaofu Hong, Huaijie Zhang, Tiejun Hu, Guanglong Zhu

“…Moreover, significant quadratic relationships were observed between plant height at maturity and grain yield and between seedling dry weight and grain yield. The optimal plant height at maturity and seedling dry weight for achieving a high grain yield in japonica hybrid rice were approximately 130 cm and 300 mg plant⁻¹, respectively. …”
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Comparison of various feed additives on nutrient digestibility, digestive enzyme activity, blood metabolite levels, and gut microbiota composition in japanese quail chicks by Hassan Saleh, Omid Jangjou, Mohammad Taher Mirakzehi, Seyedeh Hamideh Hosseni

“…Background: The poultry industry is currently facing significant challenges in maintaining disease control and achieving optimal growth following the removal of growth-promoting antibiotics. …”
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Combined oven/freeze drying as a cost and energy-efficient drying method for preserving quality attributes and volatile compounds of carrot slices by Zobabalo Progress Mina, Tafadzwa Kaseke, Tafadzwa Kaseke, Tobi Fadiji, Yardjouma Silue, Olaniyi Amos Fawole, Olaniyi Amos Fawole

“…OD-FD slices exhibited the highest levels of volatile compounds, including aldehydes, terpenes, esters, alcohols, ketones, and acids, indicating superior flavor preservation.ConclusionThe OD2-FD18 combination emerged as the optimal method, significantly reducing energy consumption and costs while maintaining better β-carotene, total phenolic content, DPPH radical scavenging activity, and volatile compound profiles. …”
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Stool immunoassay for identification of colorectal cancer and other significant gastrointestinal diseases risk groups by N. S. Sergeeva, Nina V. Marshutina, Ye. V. Zenkina

“…Comparative analysis of three stool tests (hHb, hHb/Hp and fTu M2-PK) has shown that the optimal combination for detection of CRC risk groups includes detection of fecal hHb and fTu M2-PK. …”
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Two-Dimensional Shear-Wave Elastography: Accuracy in Liver Fibrosis Staging Using Magnetic Resonance Elastography as the Reference Standard by Puwitch Charoenchue, Jiraporn Khorana, Taned Chitapanarux, Nakarin Inmutto, Wittanee Na Chiangmai, Amonlaya Amantakul, Suwalee Pojchamarnwiputh, Apichat Tantraworasin

“…<b>Objective:</b> Our aim was to determine the optimal 2D-SWE cut-offs for detecting significant fibrosis (≥F2) and evaluate its diagnostic performance across fibrosis stages. …”
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Closed-loop systems for plants expressing animal proteins: a modernized framework to safeguard the future of agricultural innovation by Kristin A. Bresnahan, Justin M. Ferber, J. Thomas Carrato, Thomas J. Stoddard, Patrick V. Palad, Magi Richani

“…While customization is required based on each PMF product developer’s specific product and operations, this paper examines industry best practices and describes CLS components that a PMF developer should consider in designing a robust, bespoke CLS to maintain identity preservation and product containment. Such a system will optimize for product quality and integrity while preventing commingling with commodity supplies and any associated market disruption while also addressing food safety. …”
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