Analysis of Human Gut Microbiota Enzymes for Biotechnological and Food Industrial Applications by Alfonso Torres-Sánchez, Gracia Luque, Pilar Ortiz, Alicia Ruiz-Rodríguez, Ana López-Moreno, Margarita Aguilera

“…The human gut microbiota is a complex and dynamic ecosystem, recognized for its valuable and wide array of physiological functions. This study investigated the human gut microbiota as a source of enzymes for innovative applications in the biomedicine, bioremediation, and food and feed biotechnological industries by integrating data from combined in silico and in vitro approaches. …”
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Lithiophilic 3D-Si/SiOx host for dendrite free lithium metal battery via simple magnesiothermic reduction process by Asif Raza, Jae-Yeon Bang, Hyo-Yeong Kim, Jeong-Hee Choi, Hae-Young Choi, Sang-Min Lee

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GAPO: A Graph Attention-Based Reinforcement Learning Algorithm for Congestion-Aware Task Offloading in Multi-Hop Vehicular Edge Computing by Hongwei Zhao, Xuyan Li, Chengrui Li, Lu Yao

“…Building on this foundation, an attention-based Actor–Critic framework makes joint offloading decisions by intelligently selecting the optimal destination and collaboratively determining the ratios for offloading and resource allocation. A multi-objective reward function, designed to minimize task latency and to alleviate link congestion, guides the entire learning process. …”
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Tunable Polariton Rabi Oscillation in Phase‐Changing Perovskite Microcavities by Hyeon‐Seo Choi, Minjee Ko, Taejin Lee, Jin‐Woo Jung, Young‐Jun Lee, Hyeonjong Jeong, Youngjae Kim, Dongha Kim, Jinhee Heo, Shinbuhm Lee, JaeDong Lee, Chang‐Hee Cho

“…Abstract Exciton‐polaritons are composite quasiparticles hybridized between excitons and photons, which are very promising to develop quantum information devices such as entangled photon pair sources and polariton qubit devices by utilizing the fascinating properties of strong nonlinearity, Bose‐Einstein condensation, and superfluidity. …”
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A Fungi-Driven Sustainable Circular Model Restores Saline Coastal Soils and Boosts Farm Returns by Fei Bian, Yonghui Wang, Haixia Ren, Luzhang Wan, Huidong Guo, Yuxue Jia, Xia Liu, Fanhua Ning, Guojun Shi, Pengfei Ren

“…We developed a three-stage circular agriculture model integrating “crop straw–edible mushrooms–vegetables,” enabling simultaneous waste utilization and soil remediation within one year (two mushroom and two vegetable cycles annually). …”
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First Principles Calculation Guided Material Selection of Poly(propylenemonothiocarbonate) for High-Performance Triboelectric Nanogenerators by Muhammad Naeem Shah, Jiaqi Lu, Dinku Hazarika, Munir Ullah Khan, Srinivasa Rao Pathipati, Kaihang Zhang, Liangquan Xu, Jie Li, Xiaozhi Wang, Shurong Dong, Jikui Luo

“…This research addresses this gap by introducing poly(propylenemonothiocarbonate) (PPMNTC) as a tribo-positive material to enhance TENG performance. Density functional theory was utilized to investigate the triboelectric properties of PPMNTC and compare them with those of polyamide-6 (PA6), a common tribo-positive polymer for TENGs. …”
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Positioning, navigation, and timing on the Moon and Mars with galactic cosmic rays by G. Leone, H.K.M. Tanaka, M. Holma, S. Krishnan, A.R. Duffy, T. Enqvist, P. Kuusiniemi, J. Joutsenvaara, G. Cerretto, E. Cantoni, M. Sellone, J. Marteau, D. Lo Presti, J.G. Szűcs, D. Varga

“…The density maps obtained by muography can also show the eventual presence of valuable metals, minerals, or water ice for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). MuWNS’ broad spectrum of applications is crucial for the first deployment and then the correct functioning of an underground base on the Moon or Mars.…”
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Genomic evidence of symbiotic adaptations in fungus-associated bacteria by Daniyal Gohar, Kadri Põldmaa, Mari Pent, Saleh Rahimlou, Klara Cerk, Duncan Y.K. Ng, Falk Hildebrand, Mo Bahram

“…We found that FaB are enriched in carbohydrate transport/metabolism- and motility-related genes, suggesting an adaptation for utilizing complex fungal carbon sources. They are also enriched in genes targeting fungal biomass, likely reflecting their role in recycling and rebuilding fungal structures. …”
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Case study of a neuroendocrine tumor of uncertain origin: single-cell transcriptomics unravels potential primary location by Frolova Tatyana, Ekaterina Avsievich, Diana Salimgereeva, Zoia Antysheva, Alesia Maluchenko, Denis Maksimov, Ilia Feidorov, Mark Voloshin, Olga Glazova, Natalia Bodunova, Nikolay Karnaukhov, Pavel Volchkov, Julia Krupinova

“…This study explores the histogenesis of a retroperitoneal, non-functional NET localized between the duodenum and pancreatic head, utilizing advanced molecular diagnostics to elucidate its probable primary source. …”
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Artificial intelligence and radiomics applications in adrenal lesions: a systematic review by Matteo Ferro, Octavian Sabin Tataru, Giuseppe Carrieri, Gian Maria Busetto, Ugo Giovanni Falagario, Martina Maggi, Felice Crocetto, Biagio Barone, Francesco Del Giudice, Michele Marchioni, Daniela Terracciano, Giuseppe Lucarelli, Pasquale Ditonno, Raul Gherasim, Ciprian Todea-Moga, Giuseppe Fallara, Marco Tozzi, Antonio Cioffi, Roberto Bianchi, Alessio Digiacomo, Alessandro Veccia, Alessandro Antonelli, Maria Chiara Sighinolfi, Luigi Schips, Bernardo Rocco

“…Data sources and methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched using the keywords: adrenal lesions, AI, radiomics , and machine learning . …”
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Text Redundancy in Academic Writing: A Systematic Scoping Review by Elena Tikhonova, Дарья Мезенцева, Petr Kasatkin

“…The quality of this type of writing is under question. There are various sources that degrade the clarity and quality of writing. …”
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Establishing the best step-up treatments for children with uncontrolled asthma despite inhaled corticosteroids: the EINSTEIN systematic review, network meta-analysis and cost-effec... by Sofia Cividini, Ian Sinha, Giovanna Culeddu, Sarah Donegan, Michelle Maden, Katie Rose, Olivia Fulton, Dyfrig Hughes, Stephen Turner, Catrin Tudur Smith

“…Transition probabilities pertaining to low-dose ICS were adjusted by relative risks for asthma control and exacerbations for alternative treatments, derived from a NMA. Health state utilities were identified from literature sources. …”
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A lightweight algorithm for steel surface defect detection using improved YOLOv8 by Shuangbao Ma, Xin Zhao, Li Wan, Yapeng Zhang, Hongliang Gao

“…Firstly, GhostNet is utilized as the backbone network in order to reduce the number of model parameters and computational complexity. …”
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Measurement and Evaluation of Social Resilience Indicators in the Historical Neighborhoods of Tabriz City (Case Study: Sorkhab Neighborhood of Tabriz) by Leila Rahimi, Mahta Choobineh

“…In the analysis section, SPSS software was utilized, employing one-way variance and sample t-test methods to examine the impacts of gender, age, and education on the three functional, social, and cultural dimensions. …”
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Carbon Dots: New Rising Stars in the Carbon Family for Diagnosis and Biomedical Applications by Muneeb Ullah, Uzma Azeem Awan, Haider Ali, Abdul Wahab, Shahid Ullah Khan, Muhammad Naeem, Muhammad Ruslin, Apon Zaenal Mustopa, Nurhasni Hasan

“…Among these, biogenic synthesis, utilizing natural sources and waste materials, presents an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative. …”
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Technical progress of construction and safe operation of underground gas storage under complex geological conditions by Qiqi WANYAN, Yun WANG, Dongxu LI, Hongcheng XU, Chun LI, Kang LI, Jingcui LI, Lifeng LI

“…Further, efforts should be made to form an optimal design method of intensive injection and production, and to develop a domestic microseismic monitoring system. Moreover, new functional fields of gas storage should be continuously expanded, so as to achieve high quality and sustainable development of gas storage.…”
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Discrimination of Farming Practices Through Olive Leaf Phenolic and Mineral Analysis by Mario Franić, Igor Pasković, Šime Marcelić, Igor Lukić, Nikola Major, Igor Palčić, Smiljana Goreta Ban, Marija Polić Pasković

“…The results of this study have the potential to be utilized for the enhanced production of organic olive leaves as a reliable source of valuable phytochemicals for nutraceuticals, functional foods, and dietary supplements.…”
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Assessing the Biodegradation of Low-Density Polyethylene Films by <i>Candida tropicalis</i> SLNEA04 and <i>Rhodotorula mucilaginosa</i> SLNEA05 by Randa Harrat, Ghania Bourzama, Gaëtan Burgaud, Emmanuel Coton, Aymen Bourezgui, Boudjema Soumati

“…These isolates were then tested for their ability to biodegrade LDPE films and utilized as the sole carbon source <i>in vitro</i> in a mineral salt medium (MSM). …”
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Application of VGG16 in Automated Detection of Bone Fractures in X-Ray Images by Resky Adhyaksa, Bedy Purnama

“…The training and testing phases utilized an 80:20 split of the data, employing binary cross-entropy as the loss function and the Adam optimizer for efficient weight updates. …”
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First Report on Microbial-Derived Polydeoxyribonucleotide: A Sustainable and Enhanced Alternative to Salmon-Based Polydeoxyribonucleotide by Doobyeong Chae, Sae-Woong Oh, Yoon-Seo Choi, Dae-Jung Kang, Chun-Woong Park, Jongsung Lee, Won-Sang Seo

“…The novel approach of utilizing microbial-derived PDRN opens new avenues for therapeutic applications in oxidative stress management, tissue regeneration, and immune modulation, paving the way for a paradigm shift in PDRN sourcing and functionality.…”
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