The functional mechanisms of phosphite and its applications in crop plants by Zhenyi Li, Xiangjiu Kong, Zhiqiang Zhang, Fang Tang, Mingjiu Wang, Mingjiu Wang, Yan Zhao, Fengling Shi

“…In this review, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the functional mechanisms of Phi and its current applications in agriculture, with the aim of offering deeper insights into its potential benefits and practical utility.…”
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Conversion of an FDM printer to direct ink write 3D bioprinter utilizing an efficient and cost-effective extrusion system by Y.  H. Dang, Elise Dauzat, Asif Istiak, Kevin Jackson, Victoria Songe, Luke West, Md Imrul Kayes, Md Saiful Islam, Tanvir R. Faisal

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Investigating hydrocarbon potential utilizing isopach maps in the paleo-environment of the external Fars region, Zagros fold-thrust belt by Mina Farzaneh, Zahra Maleki, Mehran Arian, Mohammad Ali Ganjavian, Pooria Kianoush

“…Notably, the findings reveal that the Nezamabad Fault functions as a significant basement fault, actively controlling hydrocarbon distribution during geological epochs. …”
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Recent advances on the recovery and high-value utilization of valuable metals from cathode materials of spent lithium-ion batteries by Yanrun MEI, Longmin LIU, Ran CHEN, Huijie HOU, Jingping HU, Jiakuan YANG

“…Lithium-ion batteries have emerged as primary power sources for mobile electronic devices and electric vehicles due to their distinctive advantages, including high energy density and extended cycle life. …”
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RpiBeh offers a versatile open source solution for rodent behavior tracking and closed loop interventions by Yiqi Sun, Jie Zhang, Qianyun Wang, Jianguang Ni

“…Existing commercial systems are costly and inflexible for customization, while current open-source tools are often lack of real-time functionality and suffer from steep learning curve. …”
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Fuzzy Rough Set Models Based on Fuzzy Similarity Relation and Information Granularity in Multi-Source Mixed Information Systems by Pengfei Zhang, Yuxin Zhao, Dexian Wang, Yujie Zhang, Zheng Yu

“…Subsequently, a similarity function, designed based on the unique attributes of the data, is utilized to accurately quantify the similarity relations among objects. …”
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Algal proteins for sustainable nutrition and functional food innovation by Fatima Saeed, Khadija Tul Zohra, Kinza Naveed, Aneeqa Zia, Muniba Khaliq, Zahra Noor, Kashaf Khaliq, Muhammad Asif Ali

“…However, continued research and advancements are required to fully utilize the potential of algal proteins in functional foods.In conclusion, algal proteins are a promising sustainable functional food ingredient, with implications for both the food industry and consumer health. …”
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A Two-Step Method for Impact Source Localization in Operational Water Pipelines Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing by Haonan Wei, Yi Liu, Zejia Hao

“…STEE is introduced as a stable metric to quantify signal impulsiveness and guides the selection of the relevant intrinsic mode function. The second step utilizes the Pruned Exact Linear Time (PELT) algorithm for accurate signal segmentation, followed by an unsupervised learning method combining Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) and clustering to identify the impact segment and precisely pick the arrival time based on shape similarity, overcoming the limitations of traditional pickers under conditions of complex noise. …”
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Introduction of AI Technology for Objective Physical Function Assessment by Nobuji Kouno, Satoshi Takahashi, Masaaki Komatsu, Yusuke Sakaguchi, Naoaki Ishiguro, Katsuji Takeda, Kyoko Fujioka, Ayumu Matsuoka, Maiko Fujimori, Ryuji Hamamoto

“…This paper explored how artificial intelligence (AI) could predict physical function scores from various patient data sources and reviewed methods to measure objective physical function using this technology. …”
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The role of textured material in supporting perceptual-motor functions. by Dominic Orth, Keith Davids, Jon Wheat, Ludovic Seifert, Jarmo Liukkonen, Timo Jaakkola, Derek Ashford, Graham Kerr

“…The implications of these findings are inexpensive, adaptable and easily integrated clothing, equipment and tools for improving perceptual-motor functionality. However, some clarification is needed because mixed results have been reported in the literature, highlighting positive, absent and/or negative effects of added texture on measures of perceptual-motor performance. …”
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Experimental Open-Source-Based Evaluation Platform for Highly Spectral-Efficient 5G With Simplified UTW-OFDM by Kazuki Takeda, Keiichi Mizutani, Hiroshi Harada

“…In this study, to tackle this issue, we propose and develop an experimental 5G full-stack evaluation platform that implements a waveform-shaping function for OFDM signals. The platform utilizes software-defined radio and open-source 5G software compliant with third-generation Partnership Project standards. …”
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Multiomic Analysis Provided Insights into the Responses of Carbon Sources by Wood-Rotting Fungi <i>Daldinia carpinicola</i> by Peng Yang, Xingchi Ma, Yu Zhang, Yanan Sun, Hao Yu, Jiandong Han, Meng Ma, Luzhang Wan, Fansheng Cheng

“…Based on transcriptome and metabolomic analyses, <i>D. carpinicola</i> showed a greater ability to utilize sucrose over sawdust as a carbon source, enhancing its growth by activating glycolysis/gluconeogenesis and the citrate cycle. …”
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Feedstock chemical dichloromethane as the C1 source for the chemoselective multicomponent synthesis of valuable 1,4,2-dioxazoles by Meng-Jun Xie, Xuan Li, Xin-Xin Li, Li-Hua Wen, Shu-Li Xie, Ke-Wei Zhang, Ya-Nan Duan, Yao Zhang, Dong Li, Hai-Dong Xia

“…Furthermore, its synthetic utility is further demonstrated by the preparation of deuterated 1,4,2-dioxazoles, the late-stage functionalization of complex molecules and large-scale synthesis. …”
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Testing source elevation versus genotype as predictors of sugar pine performance in a post‐fire restoration planting by Emily V. Moran, Rainbow DeSilva, Courtney Canning, Jessica W. Wright

“…Of these, 206 had enough green needles in 2020 to allow sample collection, and 161 were successfully genotyped. We found that source elevation was generally better at predicting seedling performance than genotype indices, perhaps because of the limited scope of the association analysis. …”
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A Common Data Environment Framework Applied to Structural Life Cycle Assessment: Coordinating Multiple Sources of Information by Lini Xiang, Gang Li, Haijiang Li

“…In Building Information Modeling (BIM)-driven collaboration, the workflow for information management utilizes a Common Data Environment (CDE). The core idea of a CDE is to serve as a single source of truth, enabling efficient coordination among diverse stakeholders. …”
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Creation of a Scientific System for Analyzing the Scientific Activities of a University as a Source of Innovation in the Production of Medicines by E. V. Sokolova, P. S. Guryanov, A. G. Salnikova, T. L. Malkova

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FORMALIZING THE PROBLEM OF A PROJECT TEAM BULDING BASED ON THE UTILITY THEORY by Nataliia Kosenko, Iryna Kadykova, Roman Artiukh

“…The problem of estimating the relative importance of particular criteria in the utility function is considered. The procedure of determining the approximate region of compromises is described with account of a number of personal and psychological characteristics by successive solving single-criterion optimization problems for each particular criterion. …”
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Ethanolamine-induced assembly of microcompartments is required for Fusobacterium nucleatum virulence by Dana S. Franklin, Yi-Wei Chen, Yimin Chen, Manuel Wittchen, Angela Agnew, Alexis Luu, Julian P. Whitelegge, Z. Hong Zhou, Andreas Tauch, Asis Das, Hung Ton-That

“…We demonstrated here that this microbe assembles specialized metabolic organelles, termed bacterial microcompartments (BMCs), to utilize environmental ethanolamine (EA) as a key environmental nutrient source. …”
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Adsorptive Removal of Hexavalent Chromium from Aqueous Solution Utilizing Activated Carbon Developed from <i>Spathodea campanulata</i> by Meseret Dawit Teweldebrihan, Megersa Olumana Dinka

“…Heavy metal contamination of water sources has emerged as a major global environmental concern, affecting both aquatic ecosystems and human health. …”
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The utility of liver function tests for mortality prediction within one year in primary care using the algorithm for liver function investigations (ALFI). by David J McLernon, John F Dillon, Frank M Sullivan, Paul Roderick, William M Rosenberg, Stephen D Ryder, Peter T Donnan

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The Algorithm for Liver Function Investigations (ALFI) is the first model to successfully estimate the probability of all-cause mortality in patients with no apparent liver disease having LFTs in primary care. …”
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