Spectroscopy characterization of acid and rennet camel milk caseins using XRD, XPS, and SEM and effects on their emulsifying properties by Bachir Bensalah, Kamel Acem

“…Casein, the main protein in milk, is a viable protein source for natural emulsifiers, which are frequently utilized in food emulsions. …”
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Identifying Public Transit Commuters Based on Both the Smartcard Data and Survey Data: A Case Study in Xiamen, China by Shichao Sun, Dongyuan Yang

“…Compared with existing methods which were plagued by the validation of the accuracy of the identification results, the adopted approach was a machine learning algorithm with functions of accuracy checking. The classifier was trained and tested by survey data obtained from 532 valid questionnaires. …”
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Cost‐effective upgrade of the Dutch traction power network: Moving to Bi‐directional and controllable 3 kV DC substations for improved performance by Nanda Kishor Panda, Michail Poikilidis, Phuong H. Nguyen

“…Furthermore, the study investigates additional use cases for the VSCs, including improving DC TS's reliability during faults, reducing harmonics through active power filtering, compensating for reactive power, and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources into the DC grid. A comprehensive control strategy for the VSCs is also proposed based on a thorough analysis of their working methodology and functional modes. …”
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Enhanced high-sensitivity multi-layer neutron detector based on LiF:ZnS(Ag) scintillator by Ilan Cohen Zada, Alon Osovizky, Itzhak Orion

“…Abstract This study proposes a novel, highly sensitive neutron detector design utilizing a unique multi-layered configuration. Each layer consists of a LiF: ZnS(Ag) scintillator coupled with a transparent neutron moderator that also functions as a light guide for the Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) light sensor. …”
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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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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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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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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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Exploring phytochemicals and their pharmacological applications from ethnomedicinal plants: A focus on Lycium barbarum, Solanacea by Baiken Baimakhanova, Amankeldi Sadanov, Andrey Bogoyavlenskiy, Vladimir Berezin, Lyudmila Trenozhnikova, Gul Baimakhanova, Aibat Ibraimov, Elmira Serikbayeva, Zhalgaskali Arystanov, Tanagul Arystanova, Rakhym Nazakat, Ainura Khammetova, Gulnaz Seitimova, Aknur Turgumbayeva

“…Lycium barbarum have been recognized as a valuable source of functional ingredients with promising applications in the food and medical sectors. …”
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Interdisciplinary medical education practices: building a case-driven interdisciplinary simulation system based on public datasets by Kangli Qiu, Tianshu Zeng, Wenfang Xia, Miaomiao Peng, Wen Kong

“…Conclusion The “Data-case-simulation” trinity practice teaching model enables students to utilize open-source datasets for case analysis, employing clinical index modeling and statistical thinking. …”
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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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Laser powder bed fusion of biodegradable magnesium alloys: process, microstructure and properties by Xuehua Wu, Junying Liu, Youwen Yang, Jing Bai, Cijun Shuai, Joseph Buhagiar, Xinghai Ning

“…Additive manufacturing (AM) provides high design flexibility and enables the creation of implants with personalized complex shapes and internal porous structures tailored to individual anatomical and functional needs. Particularly, laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), one prevalent AM technique, utilizes a fine laser beam as heat source and results in tiny molten pool with extremely fast cooling rate, which effectively restricts grain growth, inter-metallic precipitation and macroscopic segregation, thus facilitating the fabrication of high-performance metal parts. …”
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SurfaceVision: An Automated Module for Surface Fault Detection in 3D Printed Products by Laukesh Kumar, Manoj Kumar Satyarthi

“…This paper introduces SurfaceVision, an automated system for surface fault detection in 3D printed products, leveraging the ResNet-18 architecture as the backbone. Our framework utilizes a combination of contrastive learning and multi domain loss function to identify and classify defects with high accuracy. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization of Irreversible Thermal Engine Using Mutable Smart Bee Algorithm by M. Gorji-Bandpy, A. Mozaffari

“…The results have been checked with some of the most common optimizing algorithms like Karaboga’s original artificial bee colony, bees algorithm (BA), improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO), Lukasik firefly algorithm (LFFA), and self-adaptive penalty function genetic algorithm (SAPF-GA). According to obtained results, it can be concluded that Mutable Smart Bee (MSB) is capable to maintain its historical memory for the location and quality of food sources and also a little chance of mutation is considered for this bee. …”
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Construction of Expert Image in Genre of Editorial: Discursive Practices by E. A. Kolomiyets

“…Research findings demonstrate that discursive practices such as referencing authoritative sources, highlighting the author’s achievements in discussing the issue at hand, presenting quantitative data, formulating predictions, and recommendations are utilized to shape the expert image in editorial articles. …”
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Physicochemical Properties of Avocado Seed Extract Model Beverages and Baked Products Incorporated with Avocado Seed Powder by Clinton O. Nyakang’i, Eunice Marete, Rebecca Ebere, Joshua M. Arimi

“…Studies have shown that the seeds are rich in phytochemicals that can be utilized in food systems. The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential of Hass avocado seed as a source of polyphenols in the processing of model beverages and baked products with functional properties. …”
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Recent Advances in Understanding the Keys Factors Influencing Pressurized Liquid Extraction of Secondary Metabolites: A Comprehensive Review by Pauline Donn, Sepidar Seyyedi-Mansour, Franklin Chamorro, Paula Garcia-Oliveira, Javier Echave, Ana Perez-Vazquez, Paula Barciela, Lucia Cassani, Miguel Angel Prieto

“…., phenolic compounds) from botanical sources, with implications spanning across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and functional foods. …”
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TIPdb: A Database of Anticancer, Antiplatelet, and Antituberculosis Phytochemicals from Indigenous Plants in Taiwan by Ying-Chi Lin, Chia-Chi Wang, Ih-Sheng Chen, Jhao-Liang Jheng, Jih-Heng Li, Chun-Wei Tung

“…Search functions can be utilized to filter records of interest by botanical name, part, chemical class, or compound name. …”
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Phytobacter sp. RSE02 is a rice seed endophytic plant probiotic bacterium with human probiotic features and cholesterol-lowering ability by Santosh Kumar Jana, Rajarshi Bhattacharya, Sunanda Mukherjee, Samudra Gupta, Subhra Prakash Hui, Ansuman Chattopadhyay, Swadesh Ranjan Biswas, Sukhendu Mandal

“…We examine the safety and probiotic potential of RSE02 in human cell lines, zebrafish, and mice. Notably, RSE02 can utilize cholesterol as its sole carbon source; however, it does not adhere to the Caco-2 cell line or the zebrafish gut. …”
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Chiral Amine Covalent Organic Cage Lingated with Copper for Asymmetric Decarboxylative Mannich Reaction by Kaihong Liu, Chunxia Tan, Lingli Yuan

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