An Optimization Algorithm for Forward-Scatter Radar Network Node Deployment Based on BFGS and Improved NSGA-II by Yuqing Zheng, Xiaofeng Ai, Zhiming Xu, Jing Wu, Feng Zhao

“…A multi-objective optimization model was subsequently established with the objective functions of minimizing node cost and maximizing spatial detection area. …”
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Wastewater metagenomics in Africa: Opportunities and challenges. by Stephen Kanyerezi, Fatma Zahra Guerfali, Abbas Abel Anzaku, Oluwasegun Adesina Babaleye, Tracey Calvert-Joshua, Julien Alban Nguinkal, Oluwaseun Paul Amoo, Chiraz Atri, Waqasuddin Khan, Iqra Saleh, M Imran Nisar, Arthur Shem Kasambula, Koketso Morapedi, Gerald Mboowa

“…The advent of metagenomics has dramatically expanded our understanding of microbial communities, particularly through the study of wastewater, which serves as a rich source of microbial data. In Africa, wastewater metagenomics presents unparalleled opportunities for public health monitoring, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) tracking, and the discovery of new microbial species and functions. …”
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Chemometrically assisted optimization and validation of the HPLC method for the analysis of alectinib and its related impurity with measurement uncertainty evaluation and whiteness... by Serkan Levent, Abeer Elriş, Hazal Avcı, Saniye Özcan, Nafiz Öncü Can

“…The method’s optimization was carried out using the Box-Behnken design, whereas the optimized conditions were selected according to the desirability function. Validation of the method was done with the International Council for Harmonization, ICH Q2(R2) Guidelines. …”
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Implementation of a Neural Network for Adaptive PID Tuning in a High-Temperature Thermal System by Juan Carlos Almachi, Ramiro Vicente, Edwin Bone, Jessica Montenegro, Edgar Cando, Salvatore Reina

“…Implemented on an 18 kW retrofitted Blue-M furnace, the system was characterized by second-order transfer functions for heating and forced convection cooling. …”
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Partial Purification of <i>Bacillus cereus</i> Enzyme Expression for Bio-Pulping of Lignin Degraders Isolated from <i>Coptotermus curvignathus</i> by Sharfina Mutia Syarifah, Ashuvila Mohd Aripin, Nadiah Ishak, Nosa Septiana Anindita, Mohd Firdaus Abdul-Wahab, Angzzas Sari Mohd Kassim

“…Despite extensive research on <i>Bacillus</i> sp. as lignin degraders, the enzyme mechanisms involved, particularly in <i>Bacillus cereus</i> isolated from termite guts, remain unclear. In this study, the selected Bacillus cereus was fermented to extract the lignin-degrading enzymes to identify the enzymes responsible for lignin degradation using the sample substrate empty fruit bunch (EFB) as their sole carbon source. …”
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The TRPA1 cation channel is upregulated by cigarette smoke in mouse and human macrophages modulating lung inflammation by Anita Steib, Katalin Rozmer, Éva Szőke, József Kun, Nelli Farkas, Diána Feller, Judit Pongrácz, Krisztina Pohóczky, Zsuzsanna Helyes

“…The transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), a smoking-responsive, non-selective cation channel, is expressed by both capsaicin-sensitive peptidergic sensory nerves and non-neuronal cells of the lung, but there are few and controversial data on its expression and function on macrophages. …”
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The TOR kinase pathway is relevant for nitrogen signaling and antagonism of the mycoparasite Trichoderma atroviride. by Rossana Segreto, Hoda Bazafkan, Julia Millinger, Martina Schenk, Lea Atanasova, Maria Doppler, Christoph Büschl, Mélanie Boeckstaens, Silvia Soto Diaz, Ulrike Schreiner, Fabiano Sillo, Raffaella Balestrini, Rainer Schuhmacher, Susanne Zeilinger

“…Here we describe how alteration of the activity of TOR1, the single and essential TOR kinase of T. atroviride, by treatment with chemical TOR inhibitors or by genetic manipulation of selected TOR pathway components affected various cellular functions. …”
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Utilization of Garcinia mangostana L. Peel as an Immunomodulator to Improve the Quality of Human Resources: A Systematic Review by Yunita Satya Pratiwi, Dina Mustika Rini, Ifwarisan Defri, Tawaffani Qubra, Nadien Mutia Intan Maulidi

“…Background: Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.) is recognized for its immunomodulatory properties, which can rejuvenate, regulate, and modulate immune system function. As a rich source of antioxidants, mangosteen peel has the potential to enhance immune responses and improve overall health status. …”
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Transcriptional profiling of nitrogen fixation and the role of NifA in the diazotrophic endophyte Azoarcus sp. strain BH72. by Abhijit Sarkar, Barbara Reinhold-Hurek

“…Moreover, the NifA regulon in strain BH72 appears to encompass a wider range of cellular functions beyond the regulation of nif genes.…”
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Range Space and Similarity Transformation Using Symbolic Mathematics in Python by Chainarong Wisassakwichai, Prasert Phaochoo

“…The effectiveness of these classes has been validated through numerical results, which, when compared to MATLAB functions (null(), pinv(), sym(), and jordan()), demonstrate that the exact symbolic solutions from both classes significantly improve numerical precision for selected application examples from numerical algorithms, power systems and linear algebra. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Hydration Status and Microbial Quality of Tap Water Between Urban and Rural Settings in the Ashanti Region of Ghana by Marina A. Tandoh, Priscilla Owusu, Claire-Rush N. A. Nkrumah, Veronica Tawiah Annaful, Chris Y. Asare, Samuel Selorm Attu

“…Six taps were randomly selected at each site in triplicates, resulting in 36 water samples. …”
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Design and Testing of a Small-Scale Composting Facility for Sheep Manure Utilizing Aeration and Thermal Treatment by Jian Wang, Kailin Ren, Longfei Zhang

“…This unit, tailored for small farms and individual farmers, integrates critical functions such as ventilation, heating, and turning. …”
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Depressive disorders in women of climacteric age (review of foreign literature for 2012–2016) by N. A. Bokhan, E. V. Lukiyanova, G. G. Simutkin

“…In the abstract-bibliographic and scientometric database Web of Science Core Collection 70 bibliographic sources are selected across foreign journals between 2012 and 2016, including journals with high Impact Factor. …”
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Compositional and nutritional value of lupin cultivars: Identifying high-protein seeds for enhanced protein isolate production and phytochemical valorisation by Pau Taberner-Pibernat, Albert Ribas-Agustí, Gisela Quinteros, Gerard Sabeña, Miguel López-Gómez, Rubén Domínguez-Valencia, Ricard Bou

“…These findings highlight the potential of lupin for diverse applications in the food and industrial sectors. Cultivar selection is essential to enhance protein extraction yields and colour, as well as to consider lupin as a source of various phytochemicals for valorisation.…”
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Distance Conversion Factors for In Situ H-Field Emissions Tests by Jordi Sole-Lloveras, Yasutoshi Yoshioka, Manuel Anon-Cancela, Thilo Kootz, Ferran Silva, Marco A. Azpurua

“…An algorithm is developed to extract the H-field strengths normalized to the reference distance and then, through methods for optimal detection of changepoints, such a normalized curve is fitted to a piece-wise linear function that becomes the generalized distance conversion factor, presented in the form of simplified equations. …”
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MGSurvE: A framework to optimize trap placement for genetic surveillance of mosquito populations. by Héctor M Sánchez C, David L Smith, John M Marshall

“…For these projects, monitoring will be required to detect unintended spread of gene drive mosquitoes beyond field sites, and the emergence of alternative alleles, such as drive-resistant alleles or non-functional effector genes, within intervention sites. …”
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Prokaryotic microbial compositions and physicochemical characteristics of Huangshui, a by-product of Baijiu fermentation by TANG Yanping, GAO Xiubing, NI Jie, ZHANG Fengqin

“…In this study, the similarities and differences in physicochemical properties and prokaryotic microbial structures among different sources of Huangshui were comprehensively analyzed by physicochemical detection methods and high-throughput sequencing technology. …”
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From Lab to Life: Self‐Powered Sweat Sensors and Their Future in Personal Health Monitoring by Nan Gao, Guodong Xu, Gang Chang, Yuxiang Wu

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Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in a Gut Microbiota as a Reservoir—A Review by Bismark Dabuo, Abudu Abubakari, Frances Ellen Sankah, Hannah Aryeley Aryee

“…This emphasizes how important it is that we understand how the human body functions on the inside as well as the outside sources of infections. …”
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Significance of the pineal gland hormone melatonin in maintaining the health of women of reproductive age (a review) by M. V. Danilova, E. N. Usoltseva

“…In our search, we prioritized the free access to full text articles. The selection of sources was limited to the period from 2012 to 2019.Results. …”
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