Lack of Amino Acid Alterations Within the Cochlear Nucleus and the Auditory Cortex in Acoustic Trauma-Induced Tinnitus Rats Using In Vivo Microdialysis by Shanshan Yuan, Huey Tieng Tan, Paul F. Smith, Yiwen Zheng

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Tinnitus is a debilitating auditory disorder commonly described as a ringing in the ears in the absence of an external sound source. Sound trauma is considered a primary cause. …”
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An Ultrasonication-Assisted Green Process for Simultaneous Production of a Bioactive Compound-Rich Extract and a Multifunctional Fibrous Ingredient from Spent Coffee Grounds by Jaquellyne B. M. D. Silva, Mayara T. P. Paiva, Henrique F. Fuzinato, Nathalia Silvestre, Marta T. Benassi, Suzana Mali

“…The liquid extract can be used as a natural ingredient for drinks or to isolate caffeine, while the solid matrix can be used to produce functional foods. This technique proved to be a promising eco-friendly alternative for the simultaneous production of two different materials from SCGs, maximizing resource efficiency, with some advantages, including short time, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness; using water as a solvent; and requiring no further purification processing.…”
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Dynamic membrane changes and osmotic effects by sugar alcohols by Lichun Chen, Feng Yao, Songwen Xue, Kuang Yao, Yun Huang, Huimin Zhao, Qiong Shao

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Unveiling passenger satisfaction in rail transit through a consumption values perspective by Siti Norida Wahab, Muhammad Iskandar Hamzah, Norazah Mohd Suki, Yueh Suan Chong, Chin Pei Kua

“…This study aims to investigate passenger satisfaction in rail transit systems within emerging economies, utilizing a theory of consumption values. It seeks to understand how various values, such as functional, social, emotional, conditional, and epistemic, influence passenger perceptions and experiences providing insights for enhancing rail transit services. …”
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Enhancing Wi-Fi 6 spectrum access control with a heuristic OFDMA back-off mechanism by Abdul Rehman, Faisal Bashir Hussain, Rashid Ali, Hassan Jalil Hadi, Naveed Ahmad

“…The IEEE 802.11ax standard, known as Wi-Fi 6, employs a centralized, multiuser, uplink Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)-based Random Access (UORA) mechanism to improve user efficiency and network capacity in dense environments. In Wi-Fi 6, UORA functions as a contention-based access mechanism within the Medium Access Control (MAC) layer, enabling multiple users to transmit simultaneously over shared Resource Units (RUs) in the OFDMA-enabled spectrum. …”
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Clothing Brands’ Sustainability Practices: A Bibliometric Approach by Md Abu Hasan, Saurav Chandra Talukder, Zoltán Lakner, Ágoston Temesi

“…They should adopt innovative technologies for resource utilization, recycling, waste management, supply chain, and also emphasize communication with the consumers to encourage them to purchase eco-friendly and long-lasting clothes.…”
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Pancreatic β-cells package double C2-like domain beta protein into extracellular vesicles via tandem C2 domains by Diana Esparza, Carinna Lima, Sarah Abuelreich, Ima Ghaeli, Jinhee Hwang, Eunjin Oh, Ayelet Lenz, Angel Gu, Nan Jiang, Fouad Kandeel, Debbie C. Thurmond, Tijana Jovanovic-Talisman

“…Moreover, in rat clonal β-cells, we probed domains required for DOC2B sorting into EVs.MethodUsing Single Extracellular VEsicle Nanoscopy, we quantified EVs derived from clonal β-cells (human EndoC-βH1, rat INS-1 832/13, and mouse MIN6); two other cell types known to regulate glucose homeostasis and functionally utilize DOC2B (skeletal muscle rat myotube L6-GLUT4myc and human neuronal-like SH-SY5Y cells); and human islets sourced from individuals with no diabetes (ND). …”
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Generative Design-Driven Optimization for Effective Concrete Structural Systems by Hossam Wefki, Mona Salah, Emad Elbeltagi, Majed Alinizzi

“…By leveraging a BIM-based framework, this method enhances efficiency, optimizes resource utilization, and systematically balances structural and architectural requirements. …”
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A promoter library for tuning gene expression in Cupriavidus necator under autotrophic conditions by Wataru Kitagawa, Wataru Kitagawa, Kensuke Igarashi, Ryo Nagasawa, Shigeyuki Kakizawa, Mizuki Horino, Kosuke Fujishima, Kosuke Fujishima, Toshiaki Fukui, Souichiro Kato, Souichiro Kato, Souichiro Kato

“…This study aimed to establish a promoter library that functions in C. necator grown under autotrophic conditions. …”
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A hybrid system of mixture models for the prediction of particle size and shape, density, and flowability of pharmaceutical powder blends by Mohammad Salehian, Jonathan Moores, Jonathan Goldie, Isra' Ibrahim, Carlota Mendez Torrecillas, Ishwari Wale, Faisal Abbas, Natalie Maclean, John Robertson, Alastair Florence, Daniel Markl

“…Two data-driven models were developed to estimate the mixture's tapped density and flowability (represented by the flow function coefficient, FFC) using data from 86 mixtures, which utilized the principal components of predicted particle size and shape distributions in combination with the true density, and bulk density as input data, saving time and material by removing the need for resource-intensive shear testing for raw components. …”
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Data for local decision-making, not a mere reporting requirement: development of an index to measure facility-level use of HMIS data by Jiage Qian, Solomon Shiferaw, Assefa Seme, Ousman E. Esmale, Wubshet Denboba, Elizabeth Stierman, Linnea Zimmerman, Andreea A. Creanga

“…# Background Well-functioning health management information systems (HMIS) enable decision-making at all health system levels. …”
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Modified Technique for Type-2 Neutrosophic Number Multiple-Attribute Decision-Making and Applications to Quality Evaluation of Management Work in University Student Organizations by Xinyan Huang

“…Evaluation criteria typically cover areas such as institutional development, event planning and execution, member development and management, and resource utilization. By combining quantitative and qualitative methods, the evaluation not only identifies strengths and weaknesses in the management process but also provides a basis for future improvements and optimizations, ultimately enhancing the overall management level and work quality of student organizations. …”
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Synergistic task-offloading in 6G edge networks based on propagation dynamics by Chao Zhu, Yuexia Zhang, Xinyi Wang, Xuzhen Zhu

“…In future 6G edge networks, Device-to-Device (D2D)-assisted Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) can fully utilize the idle resources of user terminals (UT) and alleviate the burden on backhaul links. …”
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A Model-Driven Approach Employing DSL and Generation Templates to Accelerate the Development of Conversational Agents for Smart Tourism by Charaf Ouaddi, Lamya Benaddi, Adnane Souha, Hamza Abdelmalek, Abdeslam Jakimi, Rachid Saadane

“…Additionally, developers and companies often utilize APIs provided by intent recognition services like Dialogflow and Amazon Lex to easily create conversational agents using graphical forms, which enhance conversational agent functionality. …”
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Impact and mechanisms of organic agriculture development on rural return migration: Based on a perspective of post-productivism by HU Xia, LUO Chongjia, ZHANG Qingyong, ZHOU Xuhai

“…[Conclusion] Organic agriculture development can meet the needs of households through the supply of production, living, and ecological resources, thereby attracting return migrants. Promoting context-specific organic agriculture can help diversify rural functions and achieve rural revitalization.…”
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Building Community Resilience to the Risks of Natural Disasters in Ensuring Societal Security - Case Studies of Floods in Germany and the Czech Republic in 2021-2024 by Marina A. Glaser, Varvara A. Gatskovskaya, Anton V. Poliachenkov

“…The authors argue that Germany and the Czech Republic vary not only in the amount of available social, economic, human, and physical capital but also in how these resources are utilized. The presence of resources alone is not sufficient to guarantee effective crisis resolution or societal security in the face of natural hazards. …”
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Multi‐locus genome‐wide association study for grain yield and drought tolerance indices in sorghum accessions by Yirgalem Tsehaye, Temesgen M. Menamo, Fetien Abay, Taye Tadesse, Kassahun Bantte

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NORDIC denoising on VASO data by Lasse Knudsen, Lasse Knudsen, Luca Vizioli, Federico De Martino, Lonike K. Faes, Daniel A. Handwerker, Steen Moeller, Peter A. Bandettini, Peter A. Bandettini, Laurentius Huber

“…The use of submillimeter resolution functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is increasing in popularity due to the prospect of studying human brain activation non-invasively at the scale of cortical layers and columns. …”
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Enhancing security in IIoT: RFID authentication protocol for edge computing and blockchain-enabled supply chain by Vikash Kumar, Santosh Kumar Das

“…The proposed protocol utilizes lightweight cryptographic functions optimized for resource-constrained edge devices, ensuring secure authentication and data transmission without compromising scalability or efficiency. …”
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Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeast Fermentation to Improve the Nutritional Value of <i>Ulva rigida</i> by Marta Brandão, Diogo J. Marques, Sofia Sousa, Marília Mateus, Helena M. Pinheiro, M. Manuela R. da Fonseca, Carla Pires, Maria Leonor Nunes, António Marques, M. Teresa Cesário

“…Given its abundance and nutrient-rich profile, the green macroalga <i>Ulva rigida</i> is a promising alternative protein source. However, the bioaccessibility of its proteins is hindered by an embedding matrix of ulvan, a gel-forming polysaccharide. …”
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