Optimizing agricultural biomass selection for biochar production using multicriteria decision-making by Ayodeji Raphael Ige, Grażyna Łaska, Grzegorz Świderski, Grzegorz Zając

“…Given the increasing demand for eco-friendly soil amendments, water treatment efficiency and renewable energy sources, identifying optimal agricultural biomass feedstocks is crucial. …”
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Istihsan in Determination of the Lunar Month: Jurisprudential Flexibility for Harmonizing the Ummah by Geubrina Rizky Ananda Sy, Nur Mahmudi Qiromi, Mahsun Mahsun, Amir Tajrid

“…Istihsan, which etymologically means "considering something better," remains a debated method of ijtihad among Islamic jurisprudence scholars (ushuliyyin), although still practically utilized. This study aims to explore how Istihsan functions as a jurisprudential catalyst in the application of astronomical science (Ilmu Falak), especially concerning the determination of lunar months, offering potential solutions for harmonizing differences among the Muslim community. …”
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Decoherence of quantum superpositions in near-extremal Reissner-Nordström black holes with quantum gravity corrections by Ran Li, Zhong-Xiao Man, Jin Wang

“…By employing the effective field theory approach, we model the black hole as a quantum system coupled to an external source via a scalar field, and derive the relation between the decoherence rate and the two-point correlation function of the operators acting on the black quantum system. …”
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Spectral domain optical coherence tomography: a better OCT imaging strategy by Zahid Yaqoob, Jigang Wu, Changhuei Yang

“…There are two approaches to SDOCT—one that uses a broadband source and a spectrometer to measure the interference pattern as a function of wavelength and the other that utilizes a narrowband tunable laser that is swept linearly in k ∼ 1/λ space during spectral fringe data acquisition. …”
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Operational Modes and Technical Points for Empowering Urban Park Green Spaces by Digital Technology by Yang ZHANG, Changlin LI, Ninglu ZHANG, Fei WU

“…ObjectiveAs an important urban public open space, park green spaces bear multiple social functions such as ecology, recreation, and culture. …”
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Innovative uses of agricultural by-products in the food and beverage sector: A review by Hirpha Adugna Areti, Melkiyas Diriba Muleta, Lata Deso Abo, Abas Siraj Hamda, Ayele Assefa Adugna, Idosa Toyi Edae, Bulcha Jifara Daba, Rabira Lemessa Gudeta

“…The review also investigates the sustainable practices and environmental benefits associated with repurposing agricultural by-products, particularly fruit and vegetable peels, as sources of bioactive compounds, functional ingredients, and eco-friendly packaging materials. …”
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Cell differentiation controls iron assimilation in the choanoflagellate Salpingoeca rosetta by Fredrick Leon, Jesus M. Espinoza-Esparza, Vicki Deng, Maxwell C. Coyle, Sarah Espinoza, David S. Booth

“…Similar to their animal relatives, we found that the model choanoflagellate, S. rosetta, divides metabolic functions between distinct cell types. One cell type uses an iron reductase to acquire ferric colloids, a key source of iron in the ocean. …”
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Advances in Minimally Invasive Treatments for Prostate Cancer: A review of the Role of Ultrasound Therapy and Laser therapy by Corneliu-Dan Blendea, Mohammad Tazim Khan, Marius Stoian, Teodor Claudiu Ion Gligore, Ștefan Cuculici, Ion Lucian Stanciu, Mirela Gabriela-Irina Protosevici, Marius Iordache, Anca Buliman, Carmen Costea-Firan, Ioana Simona Cazacu, Liviu-Constantin Iordache, Doroteea Teoibaș-Șerban

“…HIFU consistently achieved precise tumor ablation with minimal collateral damage, leading to superior urinary and sexual function outcomes compared to traditional approaches. …”
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Involvement of Anion-Specific Effects in Changes in the Gelation and Thermodynamic Properties of Calcium Alginate Hydrogel by Yuqiao Wang, Lin Li, Jiacheng Liu, Jianan Yan, Ce Wang, Bin Lai, Yu Dong, Haitao Wu

“…This study highlights the importance of anion-specific effects on the properties of alginate hydrogels and provides insights into the utilization of these effects to fabricate functional hydrogels with variable properties.…”
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Spatially Explicit Assessments of Heat-Related Health Risks: A Literature Review by Yu Yao, Linlin Lu, Jiaqi Guo, Shuangcheng Zhang, Jie Cheng, Aqil Tariq, Dong Liang, Yonghong Hu, Qingting Li

“…The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and Landsat surface temperature (LST) are identified as the two most widely utilized data sources for mapping heat hazards. The incorporation of multi-sensor observations, along with the implementation of spatiotemporal fusion and downscaling techniques, enhances both the spatial resolution and temporal frequency of heat hazard characterization. …”
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Efficient Hydrolysis of Earthworm Protein and the Lipid-Lowering Mechanism of Peptides in the Hydrolysate by Mengmeng Zhang, Xiang Mai, Shanghua Yang, Yuhua Huang, Lina Zhang, Wenbin Ren, Weidong Bai, Xuan Xin, Wenhong Zhao, Lisha Hao

“…This study presents an efficient enzymatic hydrolysis strategy for earthworm protein utilization, laying the foundation for its application in functional foods such as protein supplements, nutraceutical capsules, hypoallergenic infant formulas, and sports nutrition products.…”
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Assessment of the capacity of health facilities in preventing and managing non-communicable diseases in selected regions of Somaliland by Opeolu O. Ojo, Omar O Hersi, Ayodele A Falobi, Nura Ali, Lawrence Tan, Yusuf A. Ali

“…Where available, they were either not functional or there is a lack of expertise for effective utilization. …”
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Performance Analysis for Exact and Upper Bound Capacity in DF Energy Harvesting Full-Duplex with Hybrid TPSR Protocol by Phu Tran Tin, Phan Van-Duc, Tan N. Nguyen, Le Anh Vu

“…In this paper, we investigate the full-duplex (FD) decode-and-forward (DF) cooperative relaying system, whereas the relay node can harvest energy from radiofrequency (RF) signals of the source and then utilize the harvested energy to transfer the information to the destination. …”
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Unlocking iron: nutritional origins, metabolic pathways, and systemic significance by Zoha Imtiaz Malik, Muhammad Umer Ghafoor, Syed Hassan Bin Usman Shah, Juweria Abid, Umar Farooq, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad

“…This review aims at providing a comprehensive analysis of iron’s dietary sources, metabolic role, physiological functioning, absorption enhancers and inhibitors, and systemic regulation, such as hepcidin’s role in iron homeostasis. …”
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Stacked ensemble model for accurate crop yield prediction using machine learning techniques by Ramesh V, Kumaresan P

“…Historically, such predictions have utilized diverse data sources, including agricultural, land, climatic, atmospheric, and other pertinent information. …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of the national elderly care program in Oman: A cross-sectional study by Idris Aal Jumaa, Mohammed Al Ghafri, Nahid Bait Jamil, Jokha Al Sa'idi, Sitwat Usman Langrial, Salah Al Awaidy

“…Health institutions were the primary source of referrals (81% for females, 86% for males). …”
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Bioprospecting the Endophytic Fungus, <i>Lasiodiplodia theobromae</i> MMPI, for the Integrated Production of Mycoprotein and Exocellular (1→6)-β-Glucan by Marcelo Luis Kuhn Marchioro, Gabrielli Aline Pietro Bom Candeia, Luana Malaquias Bertoleti, Aneli M. Barbosa-Dekker, Robert F. H. Dekker, Mário Antônio Alves da Cunha

“…In response to the growing demand for alternative protein sources and functional biomolecules for industrial applications, this study investigated the production of mycoprotein and extracellular (1→6)-β-D-glucan (lasiodiplodan) by the fungus <i>Lasiodiplodia theobromae</i> MMPI, establishing an integrated biotechnological platform. …”
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DBSQFusion: a multimodal image fusion method based on dual-channel attention by Shaodong Liu, Faming Shao, Xiaohui He, Jinhong Xue, Heng Zhang, Qing Liu

“…This method fully integrates the characteristics of different source images and processes them through specifically designed channels to maximize the retention of important information from the original images. …”
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Meaning in Life Among Aged People: A Qualitative Study of an Institutionalized Elderly Sample by Lăcrămioara Cojocaru, Camelia Soponaru, Daniela Muntele-Hendreș, Ciprian Ceobanu

“…The research utilized thematic analysis within a qualitative methodology to investigate the subjective sources of meaning among elderly people living in Romanian institutional settings. …”
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rOS-Instrumentation: An observer of operating system transactions by Fengshan Shen, Mingyuan Jiu

“…Users only need to reference the module name and call the user interface functions provided by the module to utilize its functionality seamlessly. …”
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