Understanding retinal tau pathology through functional 2D and 3D iPSC-derived in vitro retinal models by Lorenza Mautone, Federica Cordella, Alessandro Soloperto, Silvia Ghirga, Giorgia Di Gennaro, Ylenia Gigante, Silvia Di Angelantonio

“…Our findings reveal that the MAPT mutation leads to delayed retinal cell differentiation and maturation, with tau-mutant disease models exhibiting sustained higher expression of retinal progenitor cell markers and a reduced presence of post-mitotic neurons. …”
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Enhancing paddy leaf disease diagnosis -a hybrid CNN model using simulated thermal imaging by Jagamohan Padhi, Kunal Mishra, Ashoka Kumar Ratha, Santi Kumari Behera, Prabira Kumar Sethy, Aziz Nanthaamornphong

“…Rice, as a staple crop globally, requires proactive and accurate disease detection to ensure sustainable production. This study introduces a novel hybrid Deep Learning approach integrating thermal imaging and model hybridization for early and precise detection of rice leaf diseases. …”
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Forecasting Optimal Solar Energy Supply in Jiangsu Province (China): A Systematic Approach Using Hybrid of Weather and Energy Forecast Models by Xiuli Zhao, Henry Asante Antwi, Ethel Yiranbon

“…After giving an overview of the sustainable energy issues in China, we have reviewed and classified the various models that existing studies have used to predict the influences of the weather influences and the output of solar energy production units. …”
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Thermal and ballistic characterization of epoxy matrix composites reinforced with babassu (Attalea speciosa) fiber: An experimental investigation by Lucas Moura Montenegro Reis, Pedro Henrique Poubel Mendonça da Silveira, Yago Soares Chaves, Rafael Travincas Pinto, Lucas de Mendonça Neuba, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento

“…These results highlight the potential of babassu fibers as an economical and sustainable reinforcement for polymer composites, reducing production costs while maintaining satisfactory performance, and offering a viable solution for manufacturing lighter, affordable ballistic shields.…”
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Evaluation of nitrogen fertilizer and nano silicon spray on seed yield performance and components of sunflower by Sabaghnia Naser, Janmohammadi Mohsen

“…The nano silicon has beneficial ability to minimize the harmful influences of environmental stresses and can provide the goals of sustainable and lowinput agricultural systems in production of sunflower under semi-arid regions.…”
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Antimicrobial activity of indigenous Oscillatoria spp. against prevalent bacterial diseases in fish and shellfish by Jannatul Nayeem, Sumit Kanti Dey, Proma Dey, Mohammed Abdullah Ayoun, Dipa Debi, Mohammed Nurul Absar Khan, Helena Khatoon

“…Cyanobacteria have garnered attention as a prospective source of natural and sustainable antibiotics due to their diverse secondary bioactive compounds. …”
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Counterfactual Based Approaches for Feature Attributions of Stress Factors Affecting Rice Yield by Nisha P. Shetty, Balachandra Muniyal, Ketavarapu Sriyans, Kunyalik Garg, Shiv Pratap, Aman Priyanshu, Dhruthi Kumar

“…By improving the interpretability of agricultural machine learning models, the research ultimately supports the creation of predictive systems that strengthen sustainable practices and economic development within the agricultural industry.…”
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Phosphorus Dynamics in Managed and Natural Soils: SEM-PLS Analysis of <i>Vaccinium</i>, Forest, and Grassland Ecosystems by Chun Lu, Soh Sugihara, Satoshi Noma, Haruo Tanaka, Ryosuke Tajima, Shingo Matsumoto, Dai Hirose, Xueyan Zhang, Ning Wang, Takuya Ban

“…Our study emphasizes the need for integrated approaches to achieve sustainable phosphorus management in both natural and managed ecosystems.…”
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Generation of bovine decellularized testicular bio-scaffolds as a 3D platform for testis bioengineering by Francesca Di Filippo, Tiziana A. L. Brevini, Georgia Pennarossa, Fulvio Gandolfi

“…Its subsequent repopulation with bovine fibroblasts demonstrates successful cell homing, colonization and growth, consistent with the scaffold ability to sustain cell adherence and proliferation. Overall, the generated 3D bio-scaffolds may constitute a suitable artificial niche for ex vivo culture of testicular cells and may represent a possible strategy to reproduce spermatogenesis in vitro.…”
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Breaking Mechanism and Damage Evolution Rule of Ultra-High-Pressure Water Jet Impacting Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete by Jialiang Liu, Yuelong Chen, Yujie Zhu

“…And the steel fiber has an obstruction effect on the development of broken bodies on the upper and lower sides of steel fiber. With the sustained action of UHP-WJ, the steel fiber in the intense radiation area of stress waves takes place fracture and finally the broken bodies on the upper and lower sides of steel fiber fuse. …”
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Unveiling the Role of Hahani (Paternal Aunts) in the VaTsonga Culture of South Africa by Stewart Lee Kugara, Lucky Sethuthuthu Vuma, Tsetselelane Decide Mdhluli

“…The paper argues that the hahani’s existence within the indigenous platforms must be preserved to sustain families of young couples and assist in disciplining and putting into order those who misbehave, and instilling indigenous norms. …”
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Cork and Compost as Mitigators of Soil Compaction from Trampling in Urban Green Areas: Effects on Plant Growth and Soil Functionality by Bianca Rompato, Lucia Mondanelli, Ermes Lo Piccolo, Claudia Cocozza, Giovanni Mastrolonardo, Laura Giagnoni, Gregorio Fantoni, Alessandro Bizzarri, Barbara Mariotti, Leonardo Verdi, Alberto Maltoni, Francesco Ferrini, Giacomo Certini

“…These findings suggested that incorporating organic amendments into urban soils, especially those subjected to frequent trampling, could make them more resistant/resilient to compaction, supporting healthier green spaces and more sustainable urban ecosystems.…”
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Geomagnetic Storm‐Induced Plasma Density Enhancements in the Southern Polar Ionospheric Region: A Comparative Study Using St. Patrick's Day Storms of 2013 and 2015 by P. R. Shreedevi, R. K. Choudhary, Smitha V. Thampi, Sneha Yadav, T. K. Pant, Yiqun Yu, Ryan McGranaghan, Evan G. Thomas, Anil Bhardwaj, A. K. Sinha

“…The TEC enhancements during both the storm events are associated with the formation of the storm‐enhanced densities (SEDs)/tongue of ionization (TOI). The strong and sustained magnetopause erosion led to the prevalence of stronger storm time electric fields (prompt penetration electric field (PPEF)/subauroral polarization streams (SAPS)) for long duration on 17 March 2015. …”
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The geographical variation in grassland forage quality on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is driven mainly by climate by Shulan Wu, Xiaotao Lü, Qinghua Liu, Erke Wuda, Liu Li, Chunzhang Zhao, Juanjuan Huang, Shuang Li, Youbang Hu, Wenzhi Du, Hewen Li, Chaoqun Chen, Lin Luo, Ali Raza, Chunying Yin

“…The findings could provide scientific supports for grassland management and sustainable development on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.…”
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Macrophages facilitate tumor cell PD‐L1 expression via an IL‐1β‐centered loop to attenuate immune checkpoint blockade by Cheng Xu, Yu Xia, Bai‐Wei Zhang, Emmanuel Kwateng Drokow, Hua‐Yi Li, Sen Xu, Zhen Wang, Si‐Yuan Wang, Ping Jin, Tian Fang, Xiao‐Ming Xiong, Pu Huang, Ning Jin, Jia‐Hong Tan, Qing Zhong, Yu‐Xin Chen, Qi Zhang, Yong Fang, Fei Ye, Qing‐Lei Gao

“…Specifically, IL‐1β released from TAMs was triggered by lactate, the anaerobic metabolite of tumor cells, in an inflammasome activation‐dependent manner. IL‐1β sustained and intensified immunosuppression by promoting C‐C motif chemokine ligand 2 secretion in tumor cells to fuel TAMs recruitment. …”
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Energy, Exergy, and Economic Performance Analysis of Integrated CPVT with Supercritical CO2 Ejector Refrigeration Cycle for Residential Applications by H. Hawi Ogaili, S. Khalilarya, A. Chitsaz, P. Mojaver

“…This study investigates the integration of a concentrated photovoltaic thermal (CPVT) module with a supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO₂) ejector refrigeration cycle to enhance sustainable cooling technologies. This research is significant as it explores the potential of sCO₂, a low-impact working fluid, in improving cooling efficiency within a novel energy system. …”
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A review of metabolic calorimetric applications in plant stress, waste management, and diagnostics by Michael Bayode, Ifeoluwaposi Ogundana, Oluwatosin Ogundare, Elizabeth Awodire, Patience Abbah, Israel Onifade, Adeola Adeyolanu, Stephen Okunade, Samuel Ogboye, Michael Elabiyi

“…IMC not only enhances our understanding of plant responses to stress and pathogens but also aids in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 by enhancing diagnostic capabilities and disease management. …”
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Mechanisms for upstream migration of firn aquifer drainage: preliminary observations from Helheim Glacier, Greenland by Jessica Z. Mejia, Kristin Poinar, Colin R. Meyer, Aleah N. Sommers, Winnie Chu

“…We assess the potential for future inland firn aquifer drainage migration with field observations and linear elastic fracture mechanics (LEFMs) modeling to determine the conditions needed to initiate and sustain hydrofracture on Helheim Glacier, Greenland. …”
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The “Smart Home” Heat Supply System Based on District Heating with the Utilization of Secondary Energy Resources Using a heat Pump by I. L. Iokova, M. B. Perekhval, I. E. Migutskii

“…Additionally, integrating a heat pump into the heating system of the centralized heating system helps reduce energy dissipation and greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere, making heating more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Moreover, the proposed heating system for a “smart home” demonstrates high technical and economic performance, ensuring the investment attractiveness of such a project.…”
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Arterial Hypertension and Interleukins: Potential Therapeutic Target or Future Diagnostic Marker? by Daniela Maria Tanase, Evelina Maria Gosav, Smaranda Radu, Anca Ouatu, Ciprian Rezus, Manuela Ciocoiu, Claudia Florida Costea, Mariana Floria

“…Increased vascular permeability, thrombogenesis, and fibrosis, effects that are associated with sustained hypertension, could be attributed to chronic inflammation. …”
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