Performance Analysis of Optical Wireless Channel Based on Beamforming Techniques Using Advanced Modulation Schemes by Lwaa Faisal Abdulameer, Adil Fadhil Mushatet, Tania Tariq Salim

“…An arbitrary number of light-emitting diodes and photo-detectors are used at the sources and detectors. The findings demonstrated that the optical generalized frequency-division multiplexing performs better than other modulation schemes in terms of power and bandwidth requirements, with a high peak-to-average-power-ratio, which is the primary drawback in orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing mitigated by the beamforming function. …”
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Inverse design of 3D nanophotonic devices with structural integrity using auxiliary thermal solvers by Kuster Oliver, Augenstein Yannick, Hernández Roberto Narváez, Rockstuhl Carsten, Sturges Thomas Jebb

“…Alongside the optical response, this heat metric becomes part of our objective function. We demonstrate the utility of our algorithm by designing two 3D nanophotonic devices. …”
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PSO-Optimized IT2FLC for load frequency and VRFB control in two-area interconnected power system by Mohammed Hamouda Ali, Mostafa Bahaa, Mohammed A. Mehanna

“…The integration of large-scale renewable energy sources into power systems poses significant challenges for load frequency control (LFC) due to variability and unpredictability. …”
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The Afghan-Pakistan Borderlands and Their Impact on Pakistan’s Security by Mukhit Assanbayev, Mohammad Talha, Muhammad Murtaza

“…The danger lies in the fact that the “Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan” utilizes Afghan territory to plan and execute operations within Pakistan. …”
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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 explores the multifunctional utilization and industrial significance of rapeseed, along with its environmental applications, to provide insights into future improvements. …”
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The disinfectant effects of portable ultraviolet light devices and their application to dentures by Kae Harada, Reiya Horinouchi, Mamoru Murakami, Masakazu Isii, Yuji Kamashita, Naohiro Shimotahira, Fumio Suehiro, Yasuhiro Nishi, Hiroshi Murata, Masahiro Nishimura

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Distinct catecholaminergic pathways projecting to hippocampal CA1 transmit contrasting signals during navigation in familiar and novel environments by Chad Heer, Mark Sheffield

“…We therefore utilized two-photon microscopy to functionally image the activity of VTA and LC axons within the CA1 region of the dorsal hippocampus in head-fixed male mice navigating linear paths within virtual reality (VR) environments. …”
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Optimizing Artificial Neural Network Learning Using Improved Reinforcement Learning in Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm by Taninnuch Lamjiak, Booncharoen Sirinaovakul, Siriwan Kornthongnimit, Jumpol Polvichai, Aysha Sohail

“…Heuristic search optimization methods are typically used to minimize the loss function in ANNs. However, these methods can lead the network to become stuck in local optima, limiting performance. …”
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Teachers’ beliefs and challenges of using multimedia for teaching visuals in social work: A study of Bangladeshi government college by Md. Habibul Ahasan

“…The research findings also reveal that educators encounter certain obstacles, such as inadequate proficiency in utilizing multimedia with visual aids, insufficient availability of multimedia classrooms and equipment, a lack of proper training and low internet speed, the absence of backup power sources, and a lack of additional financial incentives for their supplementary efforts. …”
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Revolutionizing Cosmetic Ingredients: Harnessing the Power of Antioxidants, Probiotics, Plant Extracts, and Peptides in Personal and Skin Care Products by Hye Yung Choi, Yun Jung Lee, Chul Min Kim, Young-Mi Lee

“…Probiotics have expanded their utility beyond gut health to skin care, where they help in maintaining skin microbiome balance, thus enhancing skin barrier function and potentially mitigating various skin disorders. …”
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Gender Stereotypes and Green Banking Toward Carbon-Free Economy by Tetyana Pimonenko, Oleksii Lyulyov, Yana Us, Oleksii Dubyna, Osei Owusu Evelyn Kumah

“…To gain the research goal, this study applied the modified Cobb-Douglas function that utilizes cross-sectional data on green finance and gender determinants. …”
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ATClean: A Novel Method for Detecting Low-luminosity Transients and Application to Pre-explosion Counterparts from SN 2023ixf by S. Rest, A. Rest, C. D. Kilpatrick, J. E. Jencson, S. von Coelln, L. Strolger, S. Smartt, J. P. Anderson, A. Clocchiatti, D. A. Coulter, L. Denneau, S. Gomez, A. Heinze, R. Ridden-Harper, K. W. Smith, B. Stalder, J. L. Tonry, Q. Wang, Y. Zenati

“…Our method “ATLAS Clean,” or ATClean, utilizes the reported fluxes, uncertainties, and fits to the point-spread function (PSF) from difference images to quantify the statistical significance of individual measurements. …”
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A Neural Device Inspired by Neuronal Oscillatory Activity with Intrinsic Perception and Decision‐Making by Congtian Gu, Guoliang Ma, Mengze Zhang, Hu Shen, Liaoyuan Pu, Yanhe Song, Shilong Yan, Dakai Wang, Kaixian Ba, Bin Yu, Zhiwu Han, Luquan Ren

“…In this paper, a neural device with intrinsic perception and decision‐making (NDIPD), inspired by neuronal oscillatory activity is introduced. The device utilizes alternating signals generated by coupling the human body with the power‐frequency electromagnetic field as both a signal source and energy source, mimicking neuronal oscillatory activity. …”
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PRACTICAL USE OF LOGISTIC TOOLS IN PHYSICAL LIFE CYCLE OF DURABLE GOODS by F. D. Vende, V. I. Stepanov, O. V. Rykalina, I. V. Sharova

“…The article studies logistic functions, processes and procedures accompanying all stages of full physical life cycle of new durable goods. …”
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Phosphate transporter gene families in rye (Secale cereale L.) – genome-wide identification, characterization and sequence diversity assessment via DArTreseq by David Chan-Rodriguez, Brian Wakimwayi Koboyi, Sirine Werghi, Bradley J. Till, Julia Maksymiuk, Fatemeh Shoormij, Abuya Hilderlith, Anna Hawliczek, Maksymilian Królik, Hanna Bolibok-Brągoszewska

“…Each PHT family has a particular physiological and cellular function. Rye (Secale cereale L.) is a member of Triticeae, and an important source of variation for wheat breeding. …”
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Potent Antimicrobial Azoles: Synthesis, In Vitro and In Silico Study by Zeynep Özdemir, Yaren Nur Zenni, Arzu Karakurt, Suat Sari, Selma Saraç, Mevlüt Akdağ, İrem Bozbey Merde, Didem Kart, Roberto Venanzoni, Giancarlo Angeles Flores, Paola Angelini, Muzammil Kabier, Bijo Mathew, Simone Carradori

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: As a result, the title compounds emerged as promising entities with broad antifungal and antibacterial effects, highlighting the utility of oxime ether function in the azole scaffold.…”
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Representasi Fungsi Dan Makna Ujaran Permintaan Dalam Surat Taha : Kajian Balaghah by Ridho Hidayat, Rohanda Rohanda, Palendika Alandira, Wildan Taufiq

“… This research aims to explore the functions and meanings of kalam insya’ thalabi found in the verses of Surah Taha. …”
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Assessing the impact of diet formulation and age on targeted bacterial establishment in laboratory and mass-reared Mediterranean fruit fly using full-length 16S rRNA sequencing by Charles J. Mason, Rosalie C. Nelson, Mikinley Weaver, Tyler J. Simmonds, Scott M. Geib, Ikkei Shikano

“…In laboratory and mass-reared insects, gut microbiomes can differ in composition and function compared to wild conspecifics. For fruit flies, such as the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly; Ceratitis capitata), these changes can influence male performance and behavior. …”
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Spatiotemporal Evolution Characteristics and Trade-offs/Synergies of Water Yield, Soil Conservation, and Carbon Storage Ecosystem Services in the Beiluo River Basin from 1970 to 20... by ZHANG Yujie, ZHANG Xiaoping, SUN Weinan, GENG Wenliang, AN Zefeng, CHEN Qingwei

“…［Objective］ This study aimed to investigate the spatiotemporal changes and trade-offs/synergies of ecosystem services within the Beiluo River basin to provide a scientific foundation for rational resource allocation and sustainable development. ［Methods］ Utilizing multi-source data and models, such as InVEST and CSLE, to quantitatively assess and analyze the spatiotemporal variations and trade-offs/synergies of three key ecosystem services-water yield, soil conservation, and carbon storage-across different periods. …”
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A Proposed Diagnostic and Treatment Algorithm for the Management of Lumbar Discogenic Pain by Lorio MP, Beall DP, Myers TJ, Naidu RK, McRoberts WP, Davis TT, Gage EG, Calodney AK, Verrills P, De Palma MJ, Amirdelfan K, Block JE

“…Morgan P Lorio,1 Douglas P Beall,2 Thomas J Myers,3 Ramana K Naidu,4 W Porter McRoberts,5 Timothy T Davis,6 Emmanuel G Gage,7 Aaron K Calodney,8 Paul Verrills,9 Michael J De Palma,10 Kasra Amirdelfan,11 Jon E Block12 1Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, Winter Garden, FL, USA; 2Comprehensive Specialty Care, Edmond, OK, USA; 3Paradigm Health System, Slidell, LA, USA; 4MarinHealth Spine Institute, Larkspur, CA, USA; 5Holy Cross Medical Group, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; 6Source Healthcare, Santa Monica, CA, USA; 7Centurion Spine &amp; Pain Centers, Waycross, GA, USA; 8Precision Spine Care, Tyler, TX, USA; 9MetroPain Group, Clayton, VIC, Australia; 10Virginia iSpine Physicians, Richmond, VA, USA; 11Boomerang Healthcare, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA, USA; 12Private Practice, San Francisco, CA, USACorrespondence: Jon E Block, Private Practice, 2210 Jackson Street, Ste. 401, San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA, Tel +1 415-775-7947, Email jb@drjonblock.comBackground: There is renewed interest in the intervertebral disc as a target for treatments aimed at ameliorating lumbar discogenic pain by restoring and preserving the natural structure and function of this component of the vertebral motion segment.Methods: Using a modified Delphi methodology involving a panel of 11 experts, we developed a simple, understandable clinical algorithm to serve as a foundation for objective decision making regarding the diagnosis and treatment of lumbar discogenic pain throughout the entire continuum of care. …”
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