A Numerical Investigation of Enhanced Microfluidic Immunoassay by Multiple-Frequency Alternating-Current Electrothermal Convection by Qisheng Wu, Shaohua Huang, Shenghai Wang, Xiying Zhou, Yuxuan Shi, Xiwei Zhou, Xianwu Gong, Ye Tao, Weiyu Liu

“…Through thorough numerical simulation, the optimal working frequencies for SWET and TWET are determined, and the resulting synthetic MET flow field is directly utilized for microfluidic immunoassay. MET significantly promotes the binding kinetics on functionalized electrode surface by simultaneous global electrokinetic transport along channel length direction and local chaotic stirring of antigen samples near the reaction site, compared to the situation without flow activation. …”
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Reconstruction of the potential in the Sturm-Liouville equation with spectral boundary conditions by Yasser Khalili, Nematollah Kadkhoda

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Medium- and Long-term Runoff Prediction Based on SMA-LSSVM by TIAN Jinghuan, LI Congxin, LI Ang

“…Medium-and long-term runoff prediction is extremely important for flood control,disaster reduction and the utilization efficiency improvement of water resources.To avoid the influence of prediction model parameters on prediction accuracy,this paper proposes a medium-and long-term runoff prediction model based on least squares support vector machine (LSSVM) optimized by the slime mold algorithm (SMA).Firstly,five standard test functions are selected to compare the simulation results of SMA and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms in different dimensions.Secondly,SMA is used to optimize the penalty parameters and kernel parameters of LSSVM,and the comparison models of LSSVM and PSO-LSSVM are constructed.Finally,the models are verified with the monthly runoff of Manwan Hydropower Station Reservoir and Yingluoxia Hydrological Station as prediction examples.The results show that the mean square error of the SMA-LSSVM model is 29.26% and 7.42% lower than those of the LSSVM and PSO-LSSVM models,respectively,in the monthly runoff prediction of the Manwan station,and 32.61% and 6.61% lower,respectively,in the monthly runoff prediction of the Yingluoxia station.The proposed SMA-LSSVM model has better comprehensive prediction performance and also provides a new method for medium- and long-term runoff prediction.…”
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In Vitro Osteogenic Potential of Green Fluorescent Protein Labelled Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Osteoprogenitors by Intekhab Islam, Gopu Sriram, Mingming Li, Yu Zou, Lulu Li, Harish K. Handral, Vinicus Rosa, Tong Cao

“…Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) are potentially an unlimited source of healthy and functional osteoprogenitors (OPs) that could be utilized for bone regenerative applications. …”
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AMMap tool for additive manufacturing design, alloy discovery, and path planning by Alexander M Richter, Adam M Krajewski, Zhening Yang, Allison M Beese, Zi-Kui Liu

“…To define and navigate the high order chemical systems of CCMs/FGMs, the open-source tool, AMMap, has been developed utilizing open models and CALPHAD methods for thermodynamic computation. …”
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An Online Interactive Experiment Management System for CMA Numerical Weather Prediction Models by Wang Bin, Hu Jiangkai, Cui Yingjie, Zhou Bin, Sun Jing, Zhao Chunyan, Lou Panxing

“…To address the need for a coordinated development mechanism in numerical weather forecasting and drawing from relevant domestic and international research, an online interactive experiment management system for numerical weather prediction models has been designed. The system utilizes a browser/server (B/S) software deployment architecture, which consists of four layers on the server side: Application layer, support layer, data layer, and resource layer. …”
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Development and Comparison of Interrupt-Based and Analog-to-Digital Converter Algorithms for Seed Counting in Precision Planters by A. Ghaffarnezhad, H. Navid, H. Karimi

“…Each research initiative aims to address specific challenges associated with these sensors, with the overarching goal of facilitating effective commercialization, optimizing resource use, and minimizing waste.Materials and MethodsTwo distinct algorithms, utilizing analog-to-digital converter and interrupt-based methodologies, were meticulously developed and thoroughly evaluated to determine the more effective method for monitoring. …”
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Optimizing a Bayesian Method for Estimating the Hurst Exponent in Behavioral Sciences by Madhur Mangalam, Taylor J. Wilson, Joel H. Sommerfeld, Aaron D. Likens

“…Larger sample sizes can be considered based on time and resource constraints when employing the HK process to estimate the Hurst exponent. …”
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Reliability analysis of support strategies in tunnel construction: Insights from geomechanical analysis of jointed rock masses by Naeem Abbas, Kegang Li, Yewuhalashet Fissha, Jitendra Khatti, Merhawi Berhe Geberegergis, N.Rao Cheepurupalli, Blessing Olamide Taiwo, Zemicael Gebrehiwot, Yemane Kide, N. Sri Chandrahas

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Methods of Additive Manufacturing for Dental Co-Cr Alloys: Systematic Review by Evan Hussain Alwan, Sabiha Mahdi Kanaan

“…Qualities of additive aspects of production such component design flexibility, part complexity, light- weighting, component consolidation, and functional design are generating specific interest in the additive fabrication of metal for use in automotive, marine, oil & gas, and aerospace industries during powder bed fusion, each layer of the powder bed is only partially fused employing a laser or electron beam as an energy source, the recent and most promising additive manufacturing technologies utilized to produce intricate, low-volume, tiny metallic parts. …”
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Optimization of Celery Tail Waste-Based Hydrogels and Application in Soil Water Retention by Yuqin Wang, Yuan Zhong, Jun Wu, Yufan Xie, Shiwei Fang, Liqun Cai

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A review on techno-economic assessment of Spirulina for sustainable nutraceutical, medicinal, environmental, and bioenergy applications by Musa Nasiru Musa, Ghazali Musa Jirgi, Zakariyya Uba Zango, Marnawi Nasiru Isah, Muhammad Abdurrazak, Adamu Ahmad Adamu, Ismael A. Wadi, Adekunle Akanni Adeleke, Zaharaddeen N. Garba, Usman Bello, Haruna Adamu, Ahmad Hosseini-Bandegharaei, Dmitry Olegovich Bokov

“…The chemical structure and unique properties of Spirulina have been utilized to produce biotemplates for nanomaterials as well as the fabrication of functional composites for various applications. …”
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Activity tracking devices in pregnancy: Understanding the participant experience in a longitudinal birth cohort by Ashley Redding, Dionne Coates, Andrea E. Cassidy-Bushrow, Jennifer K. Straughen, Sara Santarossa

“…Methods: A semi-structured moderator guide was utilized to capture feedback on experiences, adherence to protocols, resources, and best practices for measuring PA during pregnancy. …”
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The biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by Bacillus species by Felicia E. Uwakwe, Tobias I.N. Ezejiofor, Ernest A.A. Anyalogbu, Toochukwu E. Ogbulie

“…The observations showed that these Bacillus spp. indigenous to Owerri Metropolis have the ability to degrade PE and utilize it as a carbon source, and it was concluded that biodegradation was achieved, and that PE which was regarded to be inert can be biodegraded when exposed to the right microorganisms.…”
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Exploring the Acceptance and Application of a Humanoid Robot: Insights from Three Field Studies

“…In culture, the robot primarily served as an information provider, whereas in daycare, it was most effective as a source of entertainment. Although participants found the robot intuitive and engaging, its limited perceived usefulness highlights the need for enhanced interactivity and functionality to maximize its economic and operational potential in addressing skilled labour shortages. …”
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Geospatial physiologically based demographic modeling and analysis of thirteen invasive species in Africa: why the biology matters by Andrew Paul Gutierrez, Luigi Ponti, Markus Neteler, Federica Stocchino, Jose Ricardo Cure, Peter E. Kenmore, George Simmons

“…Two approaches are used to parameterize PBDMs: (1) mass/energy acquisition and allocation, and (2) biodemographic functions fitted to vital rates estimated from age-specific life table studies conducted under a range of abiotic conditions; vital rates that result from resource acquisition and allocation under experimental conditions. …”
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Specialized Bacteroidetes dominate the Arctic Ocean during marine spring blooms by Álvaro Redondo-Río, Christopher J. Mundy, Javier Tamames, Carlos Pedrós-Alió

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Prioritizing Key Internal Strategic Factors for Long-term Competitiveness of Medium-sized Shipyards using the DEMATEL-ANP Method by Mohamad Imron Mustajib, Buana Ma'ruf, Satrio Samudro Aji Basuki, Erwien Yuliansyah Putera, Bambang Irawan, Intan Baroroh, Sutrisno Sutrisno, Deshinta Arrova Dewi

“…The inferior competitiveness of the national shipyard industry poses challenges at business, corporate, and functional levels. The significance of the strategic factors for medium-sized shipyards in national shipbuilding development has been demonstrated by previous researchers. …”
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Bioprocessing of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Derivatives: Toward Cell-Free Therapeutics by Jolene Phelps, Amir Sanati-Nezhad, Mark Ungrin, Neil A. Duncan, Arindom Sen

“…Recent studies have provided evidence that similar effects may be produced by utilizing only the secretome fraction containing extracellular vesicles (EVs). …”
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Network pharmacology and molecular analysis of mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of Rhubarb in treating atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm by Huilin Xu, Jun Huang, Youjie Zeng, Xia Wang, Huilin Lian, Siyi Zhang, Ren Guo

“…Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to systematically investigate the effects and mechanisms of Rhubarb in the treatment of Atherosclerosis (AS) and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) by utilizing network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques. …”
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