Artificial Intelligence in Ecuadorian SMEs: Drivers and Obstacles to Adoption by Reyner Pérez-Campdesuñer, Alexander Sánchez-Rodríguez, Gelmar García-Vidal, Rodobaldo Martínez-Vivar, Margarita De Miguel-Guzmán

“…The results reveal that AI adoption remains limited and highly concentrated in marketing-related functions, particularly in content generation and social media automation, with minimal implementation in finance, logistics, and human resource management. …”
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Synergies Between Virtual Commissioning and Digital Twins by Hermann Boris Djeulezeck Tanegue, William de Paula Ferreira, Rodrigo Furlan de Assis, David Brodeur

“…Virtual commissioning (VC) and digital twins (DTs) are two key enabling technologies of Industry 4.0 (I4.0), which can enhance operational efficiency, optimize resource utilization, streamline the development and deployment of automation systems, and accelerate innovation in manufacturing and industrial processes. …”
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Extraction, Isolation, and TEMPO-NaBr-NaClO Oxidation Modification of Cellulose from Coffee Grounds by Mourad Ouhammou, Abdellah Mourak, Aziz Ait-Karra, Jaouad Abderrahim, Najat Elhadiri, Mostafa Mahrouz

“…These chemical modifications improve the cellulose’s reactivity, broadening its potential applications in various fields, including biocomposites, sustainable packaging materials, and functional films. This work demonstrates the feasibility of utilizing coffee ground residues as a renewable, eco-friendly source of modified cellulose for high-value applications.…”
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Pyrolysis Characteristics and Kinetic Analysis of Sediment from the Dianchi Lake in China by Zhenfen Wu, Huilong Luo

“…The results could provide theoretical basis for harmless treatment and resource utilization of lake sediment.…”
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The effect of different carbon materials’ addition on the biomethane production from food waste by Michał Kozłowski, Bernard Papaj, Karolina Sobieraj, Kacper Świechowski, Katarzyna Kosiorowska, Andrzej Białowiec

“…The highest biomethane potential was found for CMs with the lowest SSA, precisely TP and HC, equal to 407 and 394 mL gVS−1, which was about 13 and 9% higher than production from FW as a sole source of carbon, respectively. The FTIR analysis confirmed the abundance of different organic functional groups on the surface of TP and HC, which could contribute to improved AD performance. …”
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Design and implementation of J2EE-based statement feature recognition in English teaching system optimization by Lina Wang

“…In the performance test of file resource query service with virtual 10–100 users and 20 times submitted by each user, the response time of the system is <1.5 s, the success rate reaches 100 %, and the CPU utilization is also <5 %. …”
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555 Design, development, and implementation of an investigator-focused CRM platform for managing navigation, consults, services, and delivery by Brian Sevier, Kacey L. Richards, Erica Rocco, Christine Chaisson

“…Discussion/Significance of Impact: YCCI’s CRM platform advances the CTS mission by streamlining PI support, enhancing resource utilization, and fostering inter-team collaboration within the research ops and administration teams. …”
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GloFinder: AI-empowered QuPath plugin for WSI-level glomerular detection, visualization, and curation by Jialin Yue, Tianyuan Yao, Ruining Deng, Siqi Lu, Junlin Guo, Quan Liu, Juming Xiong, Mengmeng Yin, Haichun Yang, Yuankai Huo

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated significant success in automating the detection of glomeruli—key functional units of the kidney—from whole slide images (WSIs) in kidney pathology. …”
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In-vitro transcriptomic profiling of indigenous Gaddi vis-à-vis exotic Labrador dogs: insights from systems biology by Jaswinder Kaur, Manu Mohan, Bilawal Singh, Ram Saran Sethi, Deepti Narang, Simarjeet Kaur, Chandra Sekhar Mukhopadhyay

“…Despite its vital role, it remains unrecognized by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR). This study addresses the gaps in understanding the genetics and immune responses of Indigenous breeds, emphasizing their importance as holders of unique genetic heritage. …”
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Costs and Outcomes of a Therapist-Guided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Multicenter Observational Study by Zareen Abbas Khan, Jørn Heggelund, Stian Lydersen, Kristian Kidholm, Henrik Pedersen, Imre Janszky, Tine Nordgreen, Vidar Halsteinli

“…Regarding work and social functioning, 97 (33.0%) patients responded positively to the treatment and 60 (23.0%) achieved remission, as measured by the WSAS. …”
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Nanomaterials-assisted photothermal therapy for breast cancer: State-of-the-art advances and future perspectives by Sagnik Nag, Oishi Mitra, Garima Tripathi, Israrahmed Adur, Sourav Mohanto, Muskan Nama, Souvik Samanta, B.H. Jaswanth Gowda, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan, Vino Sundararajan, Vinoth Kumarasamy

“…Due to its spatial specificity and nominal invasive therapeutic regime, photothermal therapy (PTT) has attracted much scientific attention down the lane. PTT utilizes a near-infrared (NIR) light source to irradiate the tumor target intravenously or non-invasively, which is converted into heat energy over an optical fibre. …”
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Multipurpose uses of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) crop (food, feed, industrial, medicinal, and environmental conservation uses) and improvement strategies in China by Ibrahim A.A. Mohamed, Nesma Shalby, Ali Mahmoud El-Badri, Eman F.A. Awad-Allah, Maria Batool, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Zongkai Wang, Jing Wen, Xianhong Ge, Zhenghua Xu, Jing Wang, Jie Kuai, Bo Wang, Guangsheng Zhou, Tingdong Fu

“…This review emphasizes the multi-functionality of rapeseed as a promising crop for sustainable development. …”
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Introduction to ORC–VCC Systems: A Review by Tomasz Suchocki

“…The key innovation lies in the development of an advanced coupling mechanism that seamlessly connects the ORC and VCC, enabling more efficient utilization of low-grade heat sources. By optimizing working fluid selection and implementing a shared shaft connection between the ORC turbine and VCC compressor, the system achieves dual functionality—simultaneous electricity generation and cooling—with higher efficiency than conventional methods. …”
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Order assignment mechanism based on hierarchical decomposition and element matching by ZHANG Xinyue, LYU Weimin, WEI Dingjiang, YANG Dongsheng

“…This integrates and coordinates operational tasks, ensures no resource conflicts, and provides alternatives for responding to battlefield variables. …”
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Association of hyperactivated transposon expression with exacerbated immune activation in systemic lupus erythematosus by Frank Qingyun Wang, Xiao Dang, Huidong Su, Yao Lei, Chun Hing She, Caicai Zhang, Xinxin Chen, Xingtian Yang, Jing Yang, Hong Feng, Wanling Yang

“…Gene ontology and gene set enrichment analyses were conducted to explore the functional implications of TE upregulation. Independent datasets were utilized to replicate the results and investigate cell type-specific TE expression. …”
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Establishing a core outcome set for creatine transporter deficiency and guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency by Zahra Nasseri Moghaddam, Emily K. Reinhardt, Audrey Thurm, Beth K. Potter, Maureen Smith, Celeste Graham, Beth H. Tiller, Steven A. Baker, Deborah A. Bilder, Regina Bogar, Jacobus Britz, Rachel Cafferty, Daniel P. Coller, Ton J. DeGrauw, Vicky Hall, Gerald S. Lipshutz, Nicola Longo, Saadet Mercimek-Andrews, Judith S. Miller, Marzia Pasquali, Gajja S. Salomons, Andreas Schulze, Celine P. Wheaton, Kayla F. Williams, Sarah P. Young, Jasmine Li, Sofia Balog, Theresa Selucky, Sylvia Stöckler-Ipsiroglu, Heidi Wallis

“…Conclusions Development of this COS illustrates a patient-centered approach for clinical trial readiness for CTD and GAMT that if utilized will make clinical trial results comparable, minimize bias in clinical trial outcome selection, and promote efficient use of resources.…”
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Design, Manufacture, and Performance Testing of a Water Hammer Pump with Five Different Air Chambers by Marco Fidel Romero Zárate, Héctor Flores-Breceda, Juan Arredondo-Valdez, Urbano Luna-Maldonado, Wilgince Apollon, Alejandro Isabel Luna-Maldonado

“…In Mexico, despite abundant overall water resources, many arid areas still lack access to reliable water. …”
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Extraction of degraded proteins from red and green macroalgae using ultrasonic-assisted extraction and Fenton's reagent in combination by Lin Ching I, Chang Chia Hsin, Fan Chih Hsuan, Chiu Pei Chia, Tsai Shu Hsien, Chien Chuan Chi, Lee Shih Chi, Chung Cheng Pei, Lee Ming Yi

“…This study utilized two common macroalgae species from Taiwanese waters, green algae Ulva lactuca (Ulva) and red algae Sarcodia suae (Sarcodia), to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a novel cell wall disruption technique combining Fenton reagent and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). …”
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A Framework for Synergy Measurement Between Transportation and Production–Living–Ecological Space Using Volume-to-Capacity Ratio, Accessibility, and Coordination by Xiaoyi Ma, Mingmin Liu, Jingru Huang, Ruihua Hu, Hongjie He

“…By introducing an improved accessibility evaluation model and developing a coordination measurement algorithm, a three-dimensional evaluation mechanism covering development potential assessment, service efficiency diagnosis, and resource allocation optimization is established. Empirical research indicates that the improved accessibility indicators can precisely identify the transportation location value of regional functional cores, while the composite coordination indicators can deconstruct the spatiotemporal matching characteristics of “transportation facilities—spatial functions,” providing a dual decision-making basis for the redevelopment of existing space. …”
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A Big Data Approach for the Regional-Scale Spatial Pattern Analysis of Amazonian Palm Locations by Matthew J. Drouillard, Anthony R. Cummings

“…<i>Arecaceae</i> (palms) are an important resource for indigenous communities as well as fauna populations across Amazonia. …”
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