Metal and metal oxide nanomaterials for heavy metal remediation: novel approaches for selective, regenerative, and scalable water treatment by David B. Olawade, David B. Olawade, David B. Olawade, Ojima Z. Wada, Bamise I. Egbewole, Oluwaseun Fapohunda, Abimbola O. Ige, Sunday Oluwadamilola Usman, Olawale Ajisafe

“…The review identifies several promising nanomaterials, such as graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and metal-organic frameworks, which exhibit high surface areas, tunable surface chemistries, and excellent adsorption capacities. Surface functionalization with specific functional groups (e.g., carboxyl, amino, thiol) significantly enhances the selectivity for target heavy metal ions. …”
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Real time wire rope detection method based on Rockchip RK3588 by Mengpeng Qian, Yong Wang, Shaoqing Liu, Zhanghou Xu, Zhenshan Ji, Ming Chen, Hailong Wu, Zuchao Zhang

“…To enhance non-destructive wire rope inspection, a Mini-YOLO model was developed by integrating MobileNetV3, the Coordinate Attention (CA) mechanism, and a novel loss function, Inner-IoU, into the YOLOv8 framework. This paper’s innovation lies not in creating algorithmic components from scratch, but in their synergistic integration and targeted optimization to solve the specific challenges of real-time defect detection on resource-constrained edge devices. …”
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Object detection with afordable robustness for UAV aerial imagery: model and providing method by Viacheslav Moskalenko, Artem Korobov, Yuriy Moskalenko

“…The model and method for ensuring the robustness of resource-constrained neural network systems for object detection in aerial video surveillance. …”
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An enhanced lightweight model for apple leaf disease detection in complex orchard environments by Ge Wang, Wenjie Sang, Fangqian Xu, Yuteng Gao, Yue Han, Qiang Liu

“…However, in complex natural environments, factors such as light variations, shading from branches and leaves, and overlapping disease spots often result in reduced accuracy in detecting apple diseases. To address the challenges of detecting small-target diseases on apple leaves in complex backgrounds and difficulty in mobile deployment, we propose an enhanced lightweight model, ELM-YOLOv8n.To mitigate the high consumption of computational resources in real-time deployment of existing models, we integrate the Fasternet Block into the C2f of the backbone network and neck network, effectively reducing the parameter count and the computational load of the model. …”
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SGSNet: a lightweight deep learning model for strawberry growth stage detection by Zhiyu Li, Jianping Wang, Guohong Gao, Yufeng Lei, Chenping Zhao, Yan Wang, Haofan Bai, Yuqing Liu, Xiaojuan Guo, Qian Li

“…Furthermore, SGSNet has a computational cost of only 14.7 GFLOPs and a parameter count as low as 5.86 million, demonstrating an effective balance between high performance and resource efficiency.DiscussionLightweight deep learning model SGSNet not only exceeds the mainstream model in detection accuracy, but also greatly reduces the need for computing resources and is suitable for portable devices. …”
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AI Chatbots and Cognitive Control: Enhancing Executive Functions Through Chatbot Interactions: A Systematic Review by Pantelis Pergantis, Victoria Bamicha, Charalampos Skianis, Athanasios Drigas

“…The criteria aligned with the study objectives, ensuring a focus on AI chatbots and the impact of conversational agents on executive function. The initial collection totaled <i>n</i> = 115 articles; however, the eligibility requirements led to the final selection of <i>n</i> = 10 studies. …”
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Effect of cochlear implant surgery on vestibular function: meta-analysis study by Iman Ibrahim, Sabrina Daniela da Silva, Bernard Segal, Anthony Zeitouni

“…Study selection Published studies of adult patients who received unilateral or bilateral CIs and whose vestibular function or postural stability was assessed before and after surgery. …”
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Raw-Data Driven Functional Data Analysis with Multi-Adaptive Functional Neural Networks for Ergonomic Risk Classification Using Facial and Bio-Signal Time-Series Data by Suyeon Kim, Afrooz Shakeri, Seyed Shayan Darabi, Eunsik Kim, Kyongwon Kim

“…To overcome these challenges, this paper proposes a Multi-Adaptive Functional Neural Network (Multi-AdaFNN), a novel method that integrates functional data analysis with deep learning techniques. …”
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Complex I deficiency due to selective loss of Ndufs4 in the mouse heart results in severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. by Edward T Chouchani, Carmen Methner, Guido Buonincontri, Chou-Hui Hu, Angela Logan, Stephen J Sawiak, Michael P Murphy, Thomas Krieg

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Selected Problems of the Patient after the Peak-occipital Decompression Surgery Treatment in the Course of the Chiari type I Malformation by Beata Haor, Robert Ślusarz, Agnieszka Królikowska, Renata Jabłońska, Mariola Głowacka, Anita Królikowska

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Phage display of cDNA libraries: enrichment of cDNA expression using open reading frame selection by Peggy Ho Faix, Michael A. Burg, Michelle Gonzales, Edward P. Ravey, Andrew Baird, David Larocca

“…The high level of cDNA expression obtained by ORF selection suggests that ORF-enriched phage cDNA libraries prepared by these methods will be useful as functional genomics tools for identifying natural ligands from various source tissues.…”
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Dynamic Double-Networked Hydrogels by Hybridizing PVA and Herbal Polysaccharides: Improved Mechanical Properties and Selective Antibacterial Activity by Weidong Liu, Chuying Yao, Daohang Wang, Guangyan Du, Yutian Ji, Quan Li

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Optimizing Hyperspectral Desertification Monitoring Through Metaheuristic-Enhanced Wavelet Packet Noise Reduction and Feature Band Selection by Weichao Liu, Jiapeng Xiao, Rongyuan Liu, Yan Liu, Yunzhu Tao, Tian Zhang, Fuping Gan, Ping Zhou, Yuanbiao Dong, Qiang Zhou

“…We applied Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to fine-tune the Wavelet Packet (WP) decomposition levels, thresholds, and wavelet basis function, ensuring optimal spectral decomposition and reconstruction. …”
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Source-load coordinated optimal scheduling strategy considering solar thermal biomass utilization under integrated demand response incentives by ZHANG Yewei, WEN Zhong, WANG Can, NI Zhi, YAN Wenwen, HU Chuanbao

“…Secondly, on the load side, both price-based and substitution-based demand responses are introduced to improve the low-carbon performance of the IES through source-load coordinated optimization. Then, a liquid storage carbon capture system and a tiered carbon tax mechanism are introduced in the IES to enhance the system's low-carbon economic benefits, establishing an objective function to maximize the system's total revenue. …”
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Lactic Acid Bacteria from Northern Thai (Lanna) Fermented Foods: A Promising Source of Probiotics with Applications in Synbiotic Formulation by Nittiya Suwannasom, Achiraya Siriphap, Ornampai Japa, Chonthida Thephinlap, Chutamas Thepmalee, Krissana Khoothiam

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Inversion of Leaf Chlorophyll Content in Different Growth Periods of Maize Based on Multi-Source Data from “Sky–Space–Ground” by Wu Nile, Su Rina, Na Mula, Cha Ersi, Yulong Bao, Jiquan Zhang, Zhijun Tong, Xingpeng Liu, Chunli Zhao

“…This study proposes an improved method based on multi-source data, combining the Sentinel-2A spectral response function (SRF) and computer algorithms, to overcome the limitations of traditional methods. …”
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Effect and mode of action of different doses and sources of zinc in weaning pigs using a meta-analytical and systematic review approach by Diana Luise, Clara Negrini, Federico Correa, Paolo Trevisi

“…A total of 309 articles were identified from a literature research from 2001 to 2021; 85 were selected. Articles were divided in 3 datasets to evaluate: 1) the effects of ZnO doses (ZnO database); 2) the efficacy of ZnO on infection models (challenge database); 3) the effect of different Zn sources (special Zn database). …”
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Enterococcus faecalis strains derived from wild bird provide protection against Clostridium perfringens challenge in locally-sourced broilers by Gerui Zhang, Ainul Zahra, Tianrui Yang, Qiyu Guo, Yan Sun, Yuhang Zhang, Yupeng Gao, Yuxi Zhang, Mingyue Wang, Jingshuo Gong, Haibin Huang, Zhannan Wang, Chunfeng Wang, Yanlong Jiang

“…IntroductionNecrotic enteritis (NE), caused by Clostridium perfringens, has seen a surge in chicken populations recently due to the ban on antibiotic growth promoters in feed.MethodsIn this research, screening and identification of probiotics with strong antagonistic ability against C. perfringens from 34 wild bird fecal isolates, followed by analysis of probiotic characteristics and carbon source metabolic activity. Strains exhibiting favorable antagonistic activity against C. perfringens were subsequently employed in vivo study to evaluate their protective efficacy against C. perfringens challenge in locally-sourced broilers.ResultsThe results showed that Enterococcus faecalis strains YL-EF25 and YL-EF32 were selected based on their ability to inhibit the growth and biofilm formation of C. perfringens. …”
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Pisum sativum L. as an alternative protein and starch source in Italian Mediterranean buffaloes’ feeding plan: in vitro evaluation of different varieties by Alessandro Vastolo, Roberta Matera, Giulia Passarelli, Serena Calabrò, Matteo Santinello, Gianluca Neglia, Monica Isabella Cutrignelli

“…After multivariate cluster analysis, Ganster, Poisedon and Peps were selected for the second trial in function of highest organic and protein degradability. …”
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Isolation and Functional Characterization of Yeasts from Fermented Plant Based Products by Dilara Devecioglu, Anı Kuscu, Funda Karbancioglu-Guler

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