Development and performance evaluation of a precision seeder for sustainable rice cultivation by Prabhat Kumar Guru, Atul Kumar Shrivastava, Suryakanta Khandai, Rabe Yahaya, Sudhanshu Singh, Virender Kumar, Priyanka Tiwari, Manoj Kumar

“…To address these challenges, a precision hill seeder was developed and evaluated under puddled soil conditions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and nitrogen use efficiency in rice cultivation. The self-propelled machine features a 4 hp air-cooled diesel engine, adjustable seed and fertilizer boxes, an inclined seed plate metering unit, and a float-and-furrow system, enabling precise seeding with consistent hill-to-hill spacing and simultaneous deep fertilizer placement. …”
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Enhanced electrochemical performance of activated carbon derived from Acacia catechu bark by KOH activation for supercapacitor application by Mishra Pawan Kumar, Aryal Sabin, Bhakta Oli Hari, Shrestha Timila, Sapkota Thakur, Shrestha Ram Lal Swagat, Prasad Bhattarai Deval

“…The compelling necessity for sustainable energy storage solutions has propelled the advancement of high-performance energy storage strategies. …”
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Not all verbal labels grease the wheels of odor categories by Yaxiong Cao, Asifa Majid, Norbert Vanek

“…We hypothesized that L1-like linguistic labels would more robustly propel the learning of new olfactory categories compared to a condition without language, and more familiar labels would better support odor category learning. …”
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VOC Sampler on a Drone Assisting in Tracing the Potential Sources by a Dispersion Model — Case Study of Industrial Emissions by Wen-Hsi Cheng, Ching-Ho Lin, Chung-Shin Yuan

“…Notably, a remote-controlled telescoping sampling device was also equipped on the drone in order to extend the NTS outside the disturbed downward wind zone, which was resulted from the rotating propellers. Two plants which manufacture petrochemical products at an industrial complex in Kaohsiung City, southern Taiwan, were applied as the targets for VOCs sampling and further qualitative and quantitative analysis in the laboratory. …”
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Nano-seeding catalysts for high-density arrays of horizontally aligned carbon nanotubes with wafer-scale uniformity by Ying Xie, Yue Li, Zhisheng Peng, Chengyu Wang, Zanlin Qiu, Xinyi Cai, Tinglu Song, Jia Si, Xiaoxu Zhao, Liu Qian, Ziqiang Zhao, Jin Zhang

“…The electrical properties of high on-state current, high on/off ratio and low subthreshold swing are demonstrated in field-effect transistors based on the arrays. This study propels the scalability of carbon-nanotube-array fabrication for future carbon-based electronics.…”
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AN AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATION PRACTICES OF QUANTITY SURVEYING FIRMS IN GHANA by D. Owusu-Manu, A Torku, E Pärn, M.N Addy, D.J Edwards

“…This established context propelled the need for empirically assessing the innovation practices amongst the QS firms in Ghana. …”
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Enhancing Hand Rehabilitation Through Interactive Design by Xiaotian Sun, Sitong Lu, Jiaqi Fan

“…The incorporation of real-time feedback mechanisms further amplifies the efficacy of the rehabilitation process, propelling patients toward greater independence and self-assurance. …”
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Navigating the frontier: Comprehensive insights into CRISPR technology advancements, delivery strategies, and ethical considerations in cancer research by Manisha S. Jain, K.S. Srikruthi, Prakash Goudanavar, N Raghavendra Naveen

“…The review delves into the advancements that have propelled CRISPR to the forefront of molecular biology, detailing key elements and formats of the CRISPR/Cas9 system. …”
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An Electronic Slime-Based Epidermal Electrode Using Carbon Nanocomposites for Biosignal Sensing by Yu Feng, Hui Sun, Meng Chen, Cong Wu, Jiankun Li, Zhi Li, Kremena Makasheva, Na Liu, Guanglie Zhang, Wen Jung Li

“…Recent advancements in functional nanomaterials have propelled the development of these electrodes; however, their fabrication often involves complex processes and expensive raw materials. …”
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Topographic and hydrological controls on partial and full surges of Little Kluane Glacier, Yukon by Brittany Main, Luke Copland, Gwenn Elizabeth Flowers, Christine Fiona Dow, Wesley Van Wychen, Sergey Samsonov, William Kochtitzky

“…In 2016, a mass movement from the north arm to the main trunk generated a surface depression in a region immediately downstream of a topographic constriction, which promoted the formation and rapid drainage of supraglacial lakes to the glacier bed, and likely established the conditions to propel the initial partial surge into a full surge. …”
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A glimpse into the future: Integrating artificial intelligence for precision HER2‐positive breast cancer management by Xinpei Deng, Yixuan Yan, Zekai Zhan, Jindong Xie, Hailin Tang, Yutian Zou, Jian Tu, Peng Liu

“…The advent of deep learning has propelled the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, leading to an increased applicability of AI in predictive models. …”
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The Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Petroleum Refinery Operations in the Niger Delta Region by Piety Godwill Suku, Ejikeme Ugwoha, Ochuko Felix Orikpete, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim

“…These strategies are vital for diminishing pollution levels and propelling sustainable economic progress within the region. . …”
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Advancements and Challenges of Vacuum‐Processed Organic Photodiodes: A Comprehensive Review by Chan So, Won Jun Pyo, Dae Sung Chung

“…Organic photodiodes (OPDs) have made remarkable strides and now poised to surpass traditional silicon photodiodes (PDs) in various aspects including linear dynamic range (LDR), detectivity, wavelength selectivity, and versatility.[1] Tunable mechanical and optoelectronic properties of organic semiconductors, coupled with lower process costs, have propelled OPDs into the spotlight across fields such as wearable light fidelity systems, flexible image sensors, and biomedical imaging.[2–5] While most advanced organic imaging systems to date rely on polymer‐based solution processes, challenges such as the use of toxic organic solvents and reproducibility issues hinder their commercialization.[6,7] Vacuum‐processed OPDs offer a promising alternative, boasting eco‐friendliness and compatibility with large‐scale fabrication facilities.[8,9] In this review, recent advancements and challenges in vacuum‐processed OPDs, an area that has received less attention compared to solution‐processed counterparts, are explored. …”
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Cytoskeletal Vimentin Directs Cell‐Cell Transmission of Hepatitis C Virus by Yifan Xing, Zeyu Wen, Jie Mei, Xinyi Huang, Shuangshuang Zhao, Jin Zhong, Yaming Jiu

“…Together, the results unveil an unrecognized function of vimentin as a unique venue dominating viral transmission, providing novel insights into propelling advancements in vimentin‐targeted anti‐HCV therapies.…”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation alleviates radiation enteritis by modulating gut microbiota and metabolite profiles by Qin Ding, Jing Xue, Nan Li, Zhihui Hu, Jianbo Song

“…The therapeutic effects of FMT were assessed using the Disease Activity Index (DAI), histological analysis, and biochemical tests, including ink-propelling, xylitol exclusion, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). …”
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Thermal Brownian motion and thermophoretic of reacting hybridized nanoparticles in Williamson-water base fluid with convective cooling cylinder by S.O. Salawu, A.M. Obalalu, E.O. Fatunmbi, O.Y. Oludoun

“…The valuable characteristics of copper and aluminium oxide nanoparticles in enhancing the thermal performance of industrial cooling processes have propelled the study. This will give insights into the long-term stability and economic feasibility of nanofluid viscous materials for cooling systems design and potential advancement of nanotechnology. …”
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Semi-analytical approach for solving the mathematical model of solid-phase diffusion in electrodes: An application of modified differential transform method by Shivaranjini S, Neetu Srivastava

“…Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have powered the modern world to propel electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources. …”
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Ionospheric Response to the Extreme 2024 Mother's Day Geomagnetic Storm Over the Latin American Sector by C. S. Carmo, L. Dai, C. M. Wrasse, D. Barros, H. Takahashi, C. A. O. B. Figueiredo, C. Wang, H. Li, Z. Liu

“…The geomagnetic storm caused a super fountain effect, propelling plasma from the equator to a distance of ∼35° latitude, and depositing high‐density plasma on the crest of the equatorial ionization anomaly (EIA).…”
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Application of quantitative histomorphometric features in computational pathology by Yujie Shi, Bo Hu, Mingyan Xu, Yunhan Yao, Shuaiqiang Gao, Xiang Xia, Xikai Deng, Jianfeng Liu, Jia Gu, Shifu Chen

“…Advances in segmentation technology and the development of quantitative histomorphometric (QH) feature representation have propelled the evolution of feature engineering‐based methods. …”
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The role of intellectual property on Enterprise-led Industry-University-Research Institution cooperation: case of innovation awards in China by Lingzhi Chen, Yanyan Ma, Yutao Sun

“…Furthermore, refining the fundamental institution of IP protection has the potential to propel the prevalence of E-IUR cooperation. The IPDC policy has strengthened the deep integration of E-IUR cooperation by increasing enterprise innovation investment and regional IP law enforcement. …”
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