Effects of Calcium-Oxide-Modified Biochar on the Anaerobic Digestion of Vacuum Blackwater by Ping Fa Chiang, Teng Ling Zhang, Abdulmoseen Segun Giwa, Ndungutse Jean Maurice, Mugabekazi Joie Claire, Nasir Ali, Ehtisham Shafique, Mohammadtaghi Vakili

“…This study aims to provide insights into the benefits of using modified BC as a co-substrate in AD systems. The findings will contribute to the development of more sustainable and efficient waste management strategies, addressing the challenges associated with VBW treatment while promoting renewable energy production.…”
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Design and performance analysis of wireless body area networks in complex indoor e-Health hospital environments for patient remote monitoring by Erik Aguirre, Peio Lopez-Iturri, Leyre Azpilicueta, Carmen Rivarés, José Javier Astrain, Jesús Villadangos, Francisco Falcone

“…In this article, the design and performance analysis of wireless body area network–based systems for the transmission of medical information readable in an android-based application deployed within complex indoor e-Health scenarios is presented. …”
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Ultranarrow-linewidth stimulated Brillouin scattering with fundamental acoustic waves by Wendao Xu, Maxime Zerbib, Arjun Iyer, Kien Phan Huy, Jean-Charles Beugnot, William H. Renninger

“…While interaction strength and linewidth directly affect device performance, most strongly interacting Brillouin systems have linewidths of many MHz, limited by the high frequency of the participating acoustic waves. …”
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Changes in the composition of grass and shrub layer plants in common oak stands since the closure of leaf canopy by Ihor Ivanyuk, Tetiana Ivaniuk, Volodymyr Krasnov, Oleh Zhukovskyi

“…The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the results in the practice of creating environmental protection facilities and justifying the systems of harvesting for the general use…”
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Optimised fertigation improves yield and quality of cucumbers for resource efficiency and economic return in high-tech greenhouses by Sonali, Jing He, Yuanyuan Wang, Weiguang Liang, Fatemeh Rasouli, Lihua Li, Jayakumar Bose, Michelle Donovan-Mak, Samsul Huda, Vijay Jayasena, Talaat Ahmed, David T. Tissue, Zhong-Hua Chen

“…Fertigation systems in high-tech greenhouses improve crop performance by optimising water and nutrient use, which is critical for sustainable food production. …”
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Review of climate-resilient agriculture for ensuring food security: Sustainability opportunities and challenges of India by Satiprasad Sahoo, Chiranjit Singha, Ajit Govind, Armin Moghimi

“…CRA provides resilience to climate variability by enhancing agricultural viability through water exchange between surface and groundwater systems. In water-stressed countries such as India, where demand for water from agriculture, industry, and domestic use is increasing, CRA offers ways to address current and future food security challenges. …”
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Ribosomal profiling as a tool for studying translation in plants: main results, problems and future prospects by D. A. Afonnikov, O. I. Sinitsyna, T. S. Golubeva, N. A. Shmakov, A. V. Kochetov

“…Originally developed for use in yeast systems, this method has been adapted for research in translation mechanisms in many plant species. …”
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Real-World Outcomes of Pralsetinib in RET Fusion-Positive NSCLC by Francesca Lucibello, MD, Valérie Gounant, MD, PhD, Mihaela Aldea, MD, PhD, Michaël Duruisseaux, MD, PhD, Maurice Perol, MD, Christos Chouaid, MD, Jaafar Bennouna, MD, PhD, Vincent Fallet, MD, Aldo Renault, MD, Florian Guisier, MD, PhD, Etienne Giroux-Leprieur, MD, PhD, Marie Wislez, MD, PhD, Anne-Claire Toffart, MD, PhD, Julien Mazieres, MD, PhD, Clémence Basse, MD, PhD, Nadia Hegarat, PhD, Matthieu Carton, MD, Nicolas Girard, MD, PhD

“…Objective response rate was 68% (95% CI: 50%–82%), and disease control rate was 89% (95% CI: 75%–97%). Subsequent line of systemic therapy was initiated in 11 patients. Median overall survival from pralsetinib initiation was 23.8 (95% CI: 16.5–not reached) months. …”
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Cellular and immune landscape of chronic liver diseases: insights from immunophenotyping by Shaghayegh Soleimani, Shaghayegh Soleimani, Ozgur Albayrak, Kayra Somay, Hong Yang, Buket Yigit, Burge Ulukan, Dila Atak, Murat Akyildiz, Metehan Gursoy, Elif Demirtas, Adil Mardinoglu, Adil Mardinoglu, Atay Vural, Atay Vural, Murat Dayangac, Mujdat Zeybel

“…BackgroundChronic liver disease due to alcohol-related liver disease and chronic viral hepatitis pose a substantial burden on healthcare systems. Chronic liver disease may predispose to hepatocellular carcinoma, for which therapeutic options are limited. …”
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Biomechanics Parameters of Gait Analysis to Characterize Parkinson’s Disease: A Scoping Review by Michela Russo, Marianna Amboni, Noemi Pisani, Antonio Volzone, Danilo Calderone, Paolo Barone, Francesco Amato, Carlo Ricciardi, Maria Romano

“…The main findings of our review highlighted the use of optoelectronic systems for recording kinematic parameters and force plates for measuring kinetic parameters, due to their high accuracy. …”
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Machine-learning versus traditional methods for prediction of all-cause mortality after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Clara K Chow, Aravinda Thiagalingam, Rohan Jayasinghe, Sarah Zaman, Stephen Bacchi, Justin Chan, Aashray Gupta, Shaun Evans, Pramesh Kovoor, Brandon Stretton, Jayme Bennetts, Ammar Zaka, Naim Mridha, Joshua Kovoor, Gopal Sivagangabalan, Cecil Mustafiz, Daud Mutahar, Shreyans Sinhal, James Gorcilov, Benjamin Muston, Fabio Ramponi, Dale J Murdoch

“…While integration of ML algorithms into electronic healthcare systems may improve periprocedural risk stratification, immediate implementation in the clinical setting remains uncertain. …”
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Transformer-based travel time estimation method for plateau and mountainous environments by Guangjun Qu, Kefa Zhou, Rui Wang, Dong Li, Yingpeng Lu, Zhihong Lv, Dequan Zhao, Aijun Zhang, Qing Zhang

“…Abstract Travel time estimation (TTE) is a critical function in intelligent driving systems. Current research and applications related to TTE primarily focus on urban environments. …”
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Mapping groundwater potential zone by robust machine learning algorithms & remote sensing techniques in agriculture dominated area, Bangladesh by M. M. Shah Porun Rana, Muhammad Tauhidur Rahman, Md Fuad Hassan

“…Several machine learning algorithms and analytical hierarchy process (AHP) models along with geographic information systems (GIS) software integrate sixteen thematic layers, including elevation, slope, soil types, topographic wetness index (TWI), normalized difference water index (NDWI), normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), curvature, soil permeability, physiography, topographic position index (TPI), terrain roughness index (TRI), stream power index (SPI), distance from river, rainfall, drainage density, and land use land cover (LULC) to create a groundwater potential zone map. …”
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A mixed methods crossover randomized controlled trial exploring the experiences, perceptions, and usability of artificial intelligence (ChatGPT) in health sciences education by Mirella Veras, Joseph-Omer Dyer, Holly Shannon, Bryce J M Bogie, Morgan Ronney, Harmehr Sekhon, Derek Rutherford, Paulo Goberlânio Barros Silva, Dahlia Kairy

“…Results Easiness of learnability for personal use and a perception of quick learnability towards ChatGPT-3.5 were significantly higher, compared to conventional online tools from the Systems Usability Scale. Qualitative results highlighted strong benefits of ChatGPT-3.5, such as being a tool for increased overall productivity and brainstorming. …”
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Investigating the effect of electric field amplitude on the thermal behavior of paraffin/Cu nanostructure in a tube containing non-connected rotating ribs using molecular dynamics... by Ahmed Shawqi Sadeq, Rassol Hamed Rasheed, Shaima Albazzaz, Mohammad N. Fares, Soheil Salahshour, Rozbeh Sabetvand

“…These findings have practical implications for optimizing materials in thermal management and energy storage systems by tailoring electric field conditions to enhance performance.…”
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Spray-Flame Synthesis (SFS) and Characterization of Li_1.3Al_0.3−xY_xTi_1.7(PO₄)₃ [LA(Y)TP] Solid Electrolytes by Md Yusuf Ali, Hans Orthner, Hartmut Wiggers

“…Solid-state electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries, which enable a significant increase in storage capacity, are at the forefront of alternative energy storage systems due to their attractive properties such as wide electrochemical stability window, relatively superior contact stability against Li metal, inherently dendrite inhibition, and a wide range of temperature functionality. …”
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Synergistic thermal and surface area properties of Al2O3–TiO2/water hybrid nanofluids by Yokanan Gustino Djentoe, Farrel Yoga Widiasto, Hilbran Tama Dida Effendi, Musabbikhah, Sri Hartati, Budi Santoso, Budi Kristiawan, Agung Tri Wijayanta

“…The potential of hybrid nanofluids in long-term thermal management systems is demonstrated in this case study.…”
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Comprehensive bioinformatics analysis identifies metabolic and immune-related diagnostic biomarkers shared between diabetes and COPD using multi-omics and machine learning by Qianqian Liang, Yide Wang, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Zheng Li, Zheng Li

“…BackgroundDiabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are prominent global health challenges, each imposing significant burdens on affected individuals, healthcare systems, and society. However, the specific molecular mechanisms supporting their interrelationship have not been fully defined.MethodsWe identified the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of COPD and diabetes from multi-center patient cohorts, respectively. …”
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Extraction, Chemical Composition and Antidiabetic Potential of Crude Polysaccharides from Centella asiatica (L.) Urban by Meng Li, Muhammad Shahid, Xiaobin Zhang, Douglas Law, Mukram Muhammad Mackeen, Arnida Hani Teh, Ahmad Abdul Kareem Najm, Shazrul Fazry, Babul Airianah Othman

“…The global prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is escalating, posing a significant challenge to human healthcare systems. In the present study, mineral and monosaccharide compositions, and antidiabetic potential of polysaccharide fractions separated from Centella asiatica (L.) leaves (CAL) were assessed. …”
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Random-Parameter Multivariate Negative Binomial Regression for Modeling Impacts of Contributing Factors on the Crash Frequency by Crash Types by Chenzhu Wang, Fei Chen, Jianchuan Cheng, Wu Bo, Ping Zhang, Mingyu Hou, Feng Xiao

“…Road geometry plays a critical role in dynamic driving systems. Contributing factors such as plane, longitudinal alignment, and traffic volume, as well as drivers’ sight characteristics, determine the safe operating speed of cars and trucks. …”
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