Influence of Phosphate Marinades on the Quality and Flavor Characteristics of Prepared Beef by Wanqi Wang, Maomao Zeng, Qiuming Chen, Zhaojun Wang, Zhiyong He, Jie Chen

“…Phosphate has been widely used in beef to improve processing characteristics such as tenderness and water-holding capacity. However, the effects of phosphates on the quality and especially the flavor of beef are not well understood. …”
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Investigation of new solitary stochastic structures to the Heisenberg ferromagnetic spin chain model via a Stratonovich sense by Md. Nur Alam

“…Solitons, as localized wave phenomena, play a significant role in many areas of nonlinear science, such as quantum mechanics, plasma physics, fluid dynamics, water engineering, and optical fiber technology.…”
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Analysis of graphene coatings on various metallic/oxide crystal/composite material substrates using machine learning for enhanced solar thermal energy conversion by Khaled Aliqab, Dhruvik Agravat, Shobhit K. Patel, Ammar Armghan, Naim Ben Ali, Meshari Alsharari

“…Of much potential interest are the solar absorbers developed using these materials in fields such as solar thermal energy harvesting, air/water heaters, and industrial heating systems.…”
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Enhancing hydropower generation Predictions: A comprehensive study of XGBoost and Support Vector Regression models with advanced optimization techniques by Zhenya Qi, Yudong Feng, Shoufeng Wang, Chao Li

“…Accurate prediction of hydropower production is vital, considering its dependence on various factors like weather, water storage, and electricity generation. Traditional methods struggle with the complexities involved. …”
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Mathematical model and nanoindentation properties of the claws of Cyrtotrachelus buqueti Guer (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Longhai Li, Wei Sun, Ce Guo, Huafeng Guo, Liu Lili, Ping Yu

“…Considering that the presence of water can affect the hardness and Young's modulus, both ‘dry’ and ‘wet’ samples were examined. …”
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Hydroxymethylfurfural in honey: a public health problem by Bruno Soares Toledo, Lévison da Costa Cipriano, Thais Regina de Castro Pereira, Sérgio Borges Mano, Adriano Gomes da Cruz, Erick Almeida Esmerino, Eliane Teixeira Mársico

“… Honey is a sweet and natural product of high nutritional value, produced by honey bees (Apis mellifera) composed mainly of water and carbohydrates, nitrogen compounds, enzymes, organic acids, amino acids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, vitamins, minerals and other phytochemical substances. …”
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Degradation Behavior of Concrete after Freeze-Thaw Cycles and Then Exposure to High Temperatures by Qifang Xie, Liujie Yang, Fangzheng Hu, Wenming Hao, Shenghua Yin, Lipeng Zhang

“…In this paper, the degradation behavior of damaged concrete, after different freeze-thaw cycles (25, 35, 45, and 55 cycles), exposure temperatures (20°C, 300°C, 400°C, and 500°C), and cooling methods (water-cooled and air-cooled), was tested with seventy-five prism specimens. …”
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A Review of CNN Applications in Smart Agriculture Using Multimodal Data by Mohammad El Sakka, Mihai Ivanovici, Lotfi Chaari, Josiane Mothe

“…This review explores the applications of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) in smart agriculture, highlighting recent advancements across various applications including weed detection, disease detection, crop classification, water management, and yield prediction. Based on a comprehensive analysis of more than 115 recent studies, coupled with a bibliometric study of the broader literature, this paper contextualizes the use of CNNs within Agriculture 5.0, where technological integration optimizes agricultural efficiency. …”
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Effects of Fine Gangue on Strength, Resistivity, and Microscopic Properties of Cemented Coal Gangue Backfill for Coal Mining by Tingye Qi, Guorui Feng, Yanrong Li, Yuxia Guo, Jun Guo, Yujiang Zhang

“…The cemented coal gangue backfill (CGB) in coal mining is normally made of gangue (particle size of 0–15 mm), fly ash, cement, and water. In this study, the effects of the weight content (ranging from 20% to 60%) of fine gangue (0–5 mm) on the microscopic characteristics, resistivity, and compressive strength of CGB were investigated at 3 d and 28 d curing times, respectively. …”
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Application of targeted 2D planar chromatography in the control of ginkgolic acids in some herbal drugs and dietary supplements by Migas Piotr, Romańczuk Anna, Szumacher Marta, Krauze-Baranowska Mirosława

“…Mobile phases consisted of acetonitrile/water/formic acid (80:20:1, V/V/V) and n-heptane/ethyl acetate/formic acid (20:30:1, V/V/V), resp. …”
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Safety Assessment of Ship Collision with Piers under the Protection of Anti-Collision Floating Box Based on BIM Technology by Ying-hao Chen, Cheng Liu, Xue-feng Zhao, Fa-xiong Li

“…In order to research the force state of the piers subjected to a ship collision under the protection of floating anti-collision facilities, this study uses nonlinear spring connections to simulate the impact of ship damping and incidental water quality in the collision area. BIM technology is used to realize a safety evaluation method for the anti-collision floating box protection when the ship is colliding with piers. …”
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Optimal downlink power allocation schemes for OFDM-NOMA-based Internet of things by Ya Gao, Fei Yu, Haoran Zhang, Yongpeng Shi, Yujie Xia

“…Solving these sub-problems, we obtain the optimal power allocation schemes by jointly employing channel-state sorting–pairing algorithm, water-filling algorithm, and convex optimization theory. …”
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DEEP LEARNING METHODS APPLIED FOR WASTEWATER pH NEUTRALIZATION PROCESS MODELLING by Mădălina Cărbureanu

“…The identification of any method that can be used to simplify the modelling and control of such a high nonlinear process, it is a desideratum to ensure a quality effluent of the plant, because its water quality is affected by the treated wastewater discharged into it. …”
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Nanosuspension Innovations: Expanding Horizons in Drug Delivery Techniques by Shery Jacob, Fathima Sheik Kather, Sai H. S. Boddu, Mahesh Attimarad, Anroop B. Nair

“…Nanosuspensions (NS), with their submicron particle sizes and unique physicochemical properties, provide a versatile solution for enhancing the administration of medications that are not highly soluble in water or lipids. This review highlights recent advancements, future prospects, and challenges in NS-based drug delivery, particularly for oral, ocular, transdermal, pulmonary, and parenteral routes. …”
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Micro- and Nanoscale Pore Structure Characterization of Carbonates from the Xiaoerbulake Formation in the Tarim Basin, Northwest China by Jingyi Wang, Qinhong Hu, Mengdi Sun, Zhongxian Cai, Cong Zhang, Tao Zhang

“…The structures (geometry and connectivity) of nm to μm-scale pore networks in outcrop samples of carbonates from Xiaoerbulake Formation in Tarim Basin of China were studied by using optical microscopy, field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), as well as mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) with fractal analyses of the data, and spontaneous imbibition tests (distilled water). The results demonstrate that the lithologies are micritic dolomites, fine-to-medium-to-coarse crystalline dolomites, microbial dolomites, and dolarenite. …”
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Towards a Greener Future: Sustainable Innovations in the Extraction of Lavender (<i>Lavandula</i> spp.) Essential Oil by Sara Hedayati, Mohammad Tarahi, Arghavan Madani, Seyed Mohammad Mazloomi, Mohammad Hashem Hashempur

“…Some of these innovative approaches, such as ohmic-assisted, microwave-assisted, supercritical fluid, and subcritical water extraction approaches, are used as substitutes to conventional extraction methods. …”
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A Sensitive and Selective Electrochemical Aptasensor for Carbendazim Detection by Suthira Pushparajah, Mahnaz Shafiei, Aimin Yu

“…The recovery rates for detecting CBZ in skim milk and tap water using the standard addition method were 98% and 96%, respectively. …”
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Derecruitment Test and Surfactant Therapy in Patients with Acute Lung Injury by Alexey A. Smetkin, Vsevolod V. Kuzkov, Konstantin M. Gaidukov, Lars J. Bjertnaes, Mikhail Y. Kirov

“…We registered respiratory and hemodynamic parameters, including extravascular lung water index (EVLWI). Results. The derecruitment test decreased the oxygenation in 62% of the patients. …”
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Acoustic Emission Simulation on Coal Specimen Subjected to Cyclic Loading by Huiqiang Duan, Depeng Ma

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Uncertainties of the rainfall regime in a tropical semi-arid region: the case of the State of Ceará by Eunice Maia de Andrade, Maria Gina Torres Sena, Antonio Givanilson Rodrigues da Silva, Francisco Jairo Soares Pereira, Fernando Bezerra Lopes

“…The rural population of a tropical semi-arid region such as the northeast of Brazil is directly dependent on rainfall for agricultural production, pasture for livestock, and the storage of drinking water for human consumption. The region is characterised by the frequent occurrence of dry years and consecutive dry days (CDD) during the rainy season, demonstrating the vulnerability of rainfed agriculture. …”
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