Internet Exchange Points IXPs: The Backbone of Efficient 5G Data Routing by Osman Diriye Hussein, Adam Muhudin

“…IXPs are vital in lowering latency, optimizing bandwidth utilization, and enabling best possible data routing, all of which are essential to address the performance requirements of the 5G technology. …”
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Exploring National Trends in Bladder-Related Urological Procedures: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study by Hyosang Kwon, Wonjong Yang, Sangyong Park, Heesub Lee, Jong Keun Kim, Jun Hyun Han

“…The 72-hour voiding function test, which started in 2017, also demonstrated a positive trend in frequency. …”
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Racial Disparities in Outcomes after Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Scott Buchanan MS, Emily Joan Luo BS, Kian Bagheri BA, Kevin Wu BS, Albert T. Anastasio MD, Samuel B. Adams MD

“…Resource utilization studies indicated disparities in the rates of surgical fixations and arthroplasties based on race. …”
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A review of water-based suppressants for coal dust suppression by Fangwei Han, Mei Liu, Fuhong Hu, Guirui Niu, Diandian Xue, Yue Zhao, Shengyong Hu, Hetang Wang

“…Abstract The large amount of harmful particles in coal dust not only pollutes the production environment, affects the production efficiency and resource utilization of enterprises, but also poses a risk to human health. …”
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Macroscopic-Level Collaborative Optimization Framework for IADS: Multiple-Route Terminal Maneuvering Area Scheduling Problem by Chaoyu Xia, Minghua Hu, Xiuying Zhu, Yi Wen, Junqing Wu, Changbo Hou

“…Numerical analyses confirm the superiority of the proposed models, which are expected to reduce aircraft delays, shorten airborne and holding times, and improve airspace resource utilization. This study provides intelligent decision support and engineering design ideas for the macroscopic-level collaborative optimization framework of the Integrated Arrival–Departure and Surface (IADS) system.…”
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Characterization, diversity, and biogeochemical potential of soil viruses inhabiting in Yuncheng Salt Lake by Jin Liu, Xiaoxiao Dong, Xiaokai Wang, Yunmeng Chu

“…Metabolic predictions revealed that 568 putative auxiliary metabolic genes (AMGs) were involved in various processes related to biosynthesis and transformation reactions associated with resource utilization within host cells. The virus-encoded AMGs indicated that these viruses influenced the metabolism of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus in microorganisms, as well as their adaptation to salinity. …”
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Mechanisms for selective flotation separation of chalcopyrite and molybdenite using the novel depressant 2-(carbamimidoylthio)acetic acid: Experimental and DFT study by Xiangwen Lv, Anruo Luo, Xiong Tong, Jianhua Chen, Sheng Jian

“…This advancement addresses critical challenges in processing complex ores, offering environmental and economic benefits through reduced reagent consumption and improved resource utilization efficiency.…”
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Emerging roles of intratumoral microbiota: a key to novel cancer therapies by Pengzhong Fang, Jing Yang, Jing Yang, Jing Yang, Huiyun Zhang, Huiyun Zhang, Huiyun Zhang, Diankui Shuai, Min Li, Lin Chen, Liping Liu

“…This review summarizes the latest advancements in this field, including techniques and methods for identifying and culturing intratumor microbiota, their potential sources, functions, and roles in the efficacy of immunotherapy. …”
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Peroxydisulfate activation by one-step pyrolysis iron-rich sludge biochar for tetracycline removal in water: performance, mechanism and degradation pathway by Xunli Bao, Lu Zhou, Bei Liu, Guanhao Zhang, Yi Fang, Yulin Zeng

“…Overall, this study provides a novel and feasible approach for the resource utilization of iron-enrich sludge and the treatment of TC wastewater treatment.…”
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In-Loop Adaptive Filters to Improve the Power Quality of Switched Reluctance Generator in WECS by Elmer O. Hancco Catata, Pedro Jose Dos Santos Neto, Marcelo Vinicius De Paula, Joao Pedro Carvalho Silveira, Tarcio Andre Dos Santos Barros, Ernesto Ruppert Filho

“…The notch cascading and moving average filters are implemented at the voltage loop of the voltage source converter in an adaptive form, as function of the SRG speed. …”
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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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Control of Clostridioides difficile virulence and physiology by the flagellin homeostasis checkpoint FliC-FliW-CsrA in the absence of motility by Duolong Zhu, Katherine J. Wozniak, Firas Midani, Shaohui Wang, Xingmin Sun, Robert A. Britton

“…Furthermore, disruption of the fliC-fliW-csrA network results in significant changes in carbon source utilization and sporulation. This work highlights that key proteins involved in flagellar biosynthesis retain their regulatory roles in C. difficile pathogenesis and physiology independent of their functions in motility.IMPORTANCEClostridioides difficile is a leading cause of nosocomial antibiotic-associated diarrhea in developed countries with many known virulence factors. …”
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Data-driven discovery of biaxially strained single atoms array for hydrogen production by Tao Zhang, Qitong Ye, Yipu Liu, Qingyi Liu, Zengyu Han, Dongshuang Wu, Zhiming Chen, Yue Li, Hong Jin Fan

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Multi-Objective Ore Blending Optimization for Polymetallic Open-Pit Mines Based on Improved Matter-Element Extension Model and NSGA-II by Jun Xiang, Jianhong Chen, Aishu Zhang, Xing Zhao, Shengyuan Zhuo, Shan Yang

“…With the increasing demand for mineral resources, sustainable mining development faces challenges such as low resource utilization efficiency. …”
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Biopolymers: An inclusive review by Great Iruoghene Edo, Winifred Ndudi, AliB.M. Ali, Emad Yousif, Agatha Ngukuran Jikah, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Alice Njolke Mafe, Rapheal Ajiri Opiti, Chioma Judith Madueke, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Dina S. Ahmed, Huzaifa Umar

“…Biopolymers are composed of recurring units of similar or same monomers joined together and are either derived from biological systems or manufactured from biological sources. Been a leading class of functional materials that are apposite for high-value applications, biopolymers are utilized in the food, petroleum, medical and pharmaceutical industries for various purposes. …”
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Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost Controlled-Environment Growth Chamber for Vegetative Propagation of Mother Plants by Jacqueline Guerrero-Sánchez, Carlos Alberto Olvera-Olvera, Luis Octavio Solis-Sánchez, Ma. Del Rosario Martínez-Blanco, Manuel de Jesús López-Martínez, Celina Lizeth Castañeda-Miranda, Genaro Martin Soto-Zarazúa, Germán Díaz-Flórez

“…The design features a removable tray that serves as a support for the mother plant, an observation window covered by a movable dark acrylic that prevents the passage of external light, and a vertical structure that facilitates optimal space utilization and ergonomic access. Functionality was conducted using a <i>Stevia rebaudiana</i> Bertoni mother plant maintained for 30 days under monitored conditions. …”
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Comparative analysis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in photocatalysis and electrocatalytic CO2 reduction by Liu Yina

“…With the acceleration of global industrialization, the sharp increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions has emerged as a pivotal factor exacerbating the greenhouse effect and global warming, necessitating urgent measures for emission reduction and resource utilization. Consequently, this area has become a focal point of international research efforts. …”
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Boosting solar-driven metal-free activation of sulfites by biochar-based photocatalyst for organic pollutants degradation: in-situ precise regulation and the enhancement mechanism by Yani Zang, Jie Ding, Jiayi Wang, Chengxin Chen, Hanjun Sun, Jiwei Pang, Luyan Zhang, Nanqi Ren, Lan Ding, Shanshan Yang

“…The system shows potential for treating wastewater containing sulfites, realizing resource utilization. Graphical Abstract…”
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Immediate versus Delayed Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. by Monali S Malvankar-Mehta, Yufeng Nancy Chen, Sangita Patel, Angela Pui-Kei Leung, Man Mohan Merchea, William G Hodge

“…The results for utility score, which were measured using various instruments, indicated non-significant improvement in the utility due to DSBCS compared to ISBCS. …”
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Production of Algae-Derived Biochar and Its Application in Pollutants Adsorption—A Mini Review by Luyang Li, Jinfeng Wang, Weiming Sun, Xinhong Peng, Xinhua Qi

“…Converting algae body to biochar is a crucial method with which to take advantage of this resource. Biochar usually has a large specific surface area, developed pore structure, high cation exchange capacity and rich surface functional groups. …”
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