Tick genomics through a Nanopore: a low-cost approach for tick genomics by Christina Meiring, Monique Eygelaar, Josephus Fourie, Michel Labuschagne

“…The assembled and polished R. microplus and R. appendiculatus genomes from our study were comparable to published tick genomes where multiple sequencing technologies and costly bioinformatic resources were utilized that are not readily accessible to low-resource environments. …”
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Long-Term Snow Cover Change in the Qilian Mountains (1986–2024): A High-Resolution Landsat-Based Analysis by Enwei Huang, Guofeng Zhu, Yuhao Wang, Rui Li, Yuxin Miao, Xiaoyu Qi, Qingyang Wang, Yinying Jiao, Qinqin Wang, Ling Zhao

“…Snow cover, as a critical component of the cryosphere, serves as a vital water resource for arid regions in Northwest China. The Qilian Mountains (QLM), situated on the northeastern margin of the Tibetan Plateau, function as an important ecological barrier and water conservation area in western China. …”
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Q-Gen: A Parameterized Quantum Circuit Generator by Yikai Mao, Shaswot Shresthamali, Masaaki Kondo

“…Each customized generation function comes with algorithm-specific parameters beyond the number of qubits, providing a large generation volume with high circuit variability. …”
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Observation of Thickness-Modulated Out-of-Plane Spin–Orbit Torque in Polycrystalline Few-Layer Td-WTe₂ Film by Mingkun Zheng, Wancheng Zhang, You Lv, Yong Liu, Rui Xiong, Zhenhua Zhang, Zhihong Lu

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Arthrodesis with Hybrid Nail-Frame Construct Allows for Expedited Frame Removal During Neuropathic Limb Salvage by William Polachek MD, Philip H. Locker MD, Jacob R. Zide MD, Veerabhadra Reddy MD, David Vier MD

“…Conclusion: Limb salvage in neuropathic patients is a resource intensive endeavor, however successful salvage reduces long term expenditures and may allow for improved patient function compared to amputation. …”
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Haplotype-resolved genome assembly of the tetraploid Youcha tree Camellia meiocarpa Hu by Rui Wang, Weiguo Li, Zhilong He, Haomin Lyu, Xiangnan Wang, Changrong Ye, Chengfeng Xun, Gaohong Xiao, Ying Zhang, Zhen Zhang, Yushen Ma, Longsheng Chen, Bolin Chen, Gaofeng Jia, Bingchuan Tian, Yongzhong Chen

“…This comprehensive genomic resource will enhance molecular and genetic studies, aiding in the conservation and utilization of Youcha.…”
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Application of Biochar on Soil Improvement and Speciation Transformation of Heavy Metal in Constructed Wetland by Yuan Zhou, Xiaoqin Nie, Yao Zhao, Liqiu Zhang, Yatian Cheng, Cancan Jiang, Wenbin Zhao, Xiangchun Wang, Chao Yang

“…The pyrolysis of sewage sludge into biochar, enhanced by incorporating agriculture waste rich in inorganic minerals and lignocellulosic compounds, provides an effective approach for achieving sludge-harmless treatment and resourceful utilization. In this study, sewage sludge and maize straw-based biochar (SMB) was prepared using the co-pyrolysis method, and the effects of different application ratios (0%, 1%, 3%, and 5%, <i>w</i>/<i>w</i>) of SMB on soil properties, ryegrass growth, microbial community structure, and Pb content and speciation in the contaminated soil of constructed wetlands were investigated. …”
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Silicon-Enhanced PVA Hydrogels in Flexible Sensors: Mechanism, Applications, and Recycling by Xiaolei Guo, Hao Zhang, Manman Wu, Zhan Tian, Yanru Chen, Rui Bao, Jinghao Hao, Xiao Cheng, Chuanjian Zhou

“…Moreover, at the end of its life (EOL), the sensor waste can be repurposed as an adsorbent material for metal ions in water treatment, achieving the recycling of hydrogel materials and maximizing resource utilization.…”
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Spatiotemporal characteristics of the apparent optical spectrum in the coastal waters of Leizhou Peninsula and their comparative analysis by Yongze Li, Xia Chai, Fengcheng Guo, Xiong Sun, Zhaohui Cheng, Dongyang Fu, Dazhao Liu, Dazhao Liu

“…IntroductionThe coastal waters of the Leizhou Peninsula, as an important ecological transition zone in the northern South China Sea, face water quality issues that urgently require effective monitoring methods.MethodsBased on data from 188 stations across four seasons from 2020-2024, this study innovatively proposes a quantile statistical classification method based on mean and standard deviation, and compares results with typical bays at similar latitudes globally.ResultsThe research classifies regional water spectral types into four categories: Type I (17.22%) with high reflection narrow peaks at 570 nm; Type II (35.10%) featuring broad peaks at 540-560 nm; Type III (27.81%) showing gentle distribution across 500-570 nm; and Type IV (19.87%) with decreasing reflectance as wavelength increases, peaking around 500 nm.DiscussionResults indicate this region is dominated by mixed turbid waters (Types II and III accounting for 62.91%), providing scientific basis for water quality monitoring, aquaculture planning, algal bloom identification, and marine functional zoning, thus promoting regional marine ecological protection and sustainable resource utilization.…”
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Decoding Infection and Transmission: Deciphering the mystery of infectious diseases from data-based research by Jun Cao, Lubin Jiang, Louis H. Miller

“…Nevertheless, there are few international peer-reviewed journals that focus on analysis, decoding and utilization of epidemiological, biological, functional and -omics data associated with infectious diseases. …”
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Ethics of Sensor-Based Surveillance of People with Dementia in Clinical Practice by Jacob Lahr, Nicole Schulze, Larissa N. Wüst, Claus Beisbart, Lena C. Bruhin, Marcello Ienca, Tobias Nef, Manuel Trachsel, Stefan Klöppel

“…Sensor-based surveillance technology (SST) is increasingly employed in the care of people with dementia (PwD) in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. With improved functionality and availability of SST, there will likely be a growing utilization in clinical settings. …”
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Recent advances in additive manufacturing for solar cell based on organic/inorganic hybrid materials by Ziyue Ju, Ruichan Lv, Anees A. Ansari, Jun Lin

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Sustainable optimization of high specific surface area Spartina alterniflora biochar for Rhodamine B removal and mechanism by Weiling Yu, Zhouyun Xie, Ni Zhang, Li Tang, Jingfen Xia, Jien Ye, Xuran Liu, Dongbo Wang, Guojing Yang

“…These results underscore the viability of KBC as a promising candidate for water purification, demonstrating its potential to eliminate RhB from polluted waters for sustainable cleanup efforts effectively and the resource utilization of waste.…”
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Integrating FPGA-Based Acceleration in Industrial Motion Control System by Claudio Rubattu, Antonio Ledda, Francesco Ratto, Chaitanya Jugade, Dip Goswami, Francesca Palumbo

“…Moreover, the resulting accelerator performance and resource utilization demonstrate the possibility of reaching state-of-the-art metrics of handwritten hardware designs while allowing for higher abstraction and productivity of the design process.…”
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Study on Conventional and Rheological Properties of Corn Stalk Bioasphalt/PPA Composite Modified Asphalt by Fuhai Wang, Tuo Huang, Gongfeng Xin, Minghao Mu, Quanjun Shen

“…In order to solve this problem and facilitate the waste utilization and resource conservation, the corn stalk bioasphalt/PPA composite modified asphalt was proposed. …”
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Remediation of antimony-contaminated soil using food waste organic fertilizer and rhizosphere microbial response mechanism by Shenglian Luo, Yingxuan Ouyang, Weimin Zeng, Xiaoyan Wu

“…This study provides a new approach to resource utilization of food waste and the remediation of antimony-contaminated sites.…”
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Effects of Selenite on Growth and Selenium Accumulation in Three Terrestrial Microalgae with Application Potential in Food and Agriculture by Jiahong Li, Xiang Gao, Shucheng Zhou, Qiao Zeng, Kai Liu, Zhengke Li

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A telomere-to-telomere gap-free genome assembly of the protandrous hermaphrodite Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) by Xinhui Zhang, Jieming Chen, Wenchuan Zhou, Jiufu Wen, Qiong Shi

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The Interface Between Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Strategic Risks and the Budget in a Brazilian Agribusiness Company by Thiago Bruno de Jesus Silva, Carlos Eduardo Facin Lavarda

“…The study suggests that the interface between dynamic capabilities (entrepreneurship and innovation) and strategic risks fosters discussions focused on optimizing budget utility. Moreover, the budget was observed to function as an interactive environment that facilitates the exchange of information and experiences, which in turn supports the development of innovative solutions to strategic risks, such as the creation of a digital platform and the organization of field day events. …”
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Transcriptome analysis reveals the mechanism of Rhodiola polysaccharide affecting the proliferation of porcine Leydig cells under hypoxia by Jinting Luo, Lei Wang, Youli Yao, Xuan Luo, Jianbo Zhang, Dandan Luo, Tian Tian, Guofang Wu

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