Thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastic heavy distillate into diesel-like product by Jasper Okino, Zachary Siagi, Anil Kumar, Stephen Talai, Anthony Muliwa, Elly Olomo, Egide Manirambona

“…A modified brick electric furnace was employed as a heating source for batch reactor and a central composite design response surface methodology utilized for experimentation during both thermal and catalytic pyrolysis. …”
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Evaluation of Self-Regulating Doped Ferrite Nanoparticles with Glucose, Chitosan, and Poly-Ethylene Glycol Coatings for Hyperthermia and Dual Imaging by Negri A, Conti A, Milan E, Forlin E, Gherlinzoni F, Morana G, Gottardi M, Matteazzi P, Speghini A, Bongers A, Marzola P

“…Following intravenous administration, MRI and MPI functionalities were analyzed through phantom studies and in vivo murine models.Results: Coated M55 NPs displayed high colloidal stability in water and effective functionalization. …”
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OPTIMIZATION OF TRANSPORTATION ROUTES IN A CLOSED LOGISTICS SYSTEM by Vladimir Beskorovainyi, Olexij Kuropatenko, Denys Gobov

“…The following methods are used: methods of system theory, graph theory, methods of the theory of utility, optimization and research of operations. …”
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Sustainable dyeing of cotton, silk and leather using natural dye from Bixa orellana seeds: extraction, optimization and assessment of antibacterial activity by Moorthy Muruganandham, Yuvaraj Tamilselvi, Kanagasabapathy Sivasubramanian, Palanivel Velmurugan, Fatimah Oleyan Al-Otibi, Subpiramaniyam Sivakumar

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Research on the Wetland Vegetation Classification Method Based on Cross-Satellite Hyperspectral Images by Min Yang, Jing Qin, Xiaodan Wang, Yanfeng Gu

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An Evidence-Based Medical Review on Preoperative Exercise Prehabilitation in Lung Cancer Patients by Zhang R, Wu M, Cheng Y, Xu Y, Xia L

“…To integrate and evaluate the evidence related to preoperative exercise prehabilitation in patients with lung cancer.Methods: Conducted utilizing the “ 6S” model of evidence resources, according to the search strategy searching for relevant guidelines, evidence summaries, best practices, systematic reviews, and expert consensuses on preoperative exercise prehabilitation for lung cancer patients. …”
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Comprehensive identification, stress responses and protein-protein interactions of the ferredoxin gene family in the fast-growing tree species Paulownia fortunei by Xin Mao, Haibo Yang, Mengmeng Ji, Pingluo Xu, Guoqiang Fan

“…This study systematically analyzed the family characteristics of ferredoxins in Paulownia fortunei and preliminary explored their biological functions, providing a theoretical basis for future in-depth exploration of molecular mechanisms related to plant fast growth and the cultivation of high-resistance, fast-growing germplasm resources.…”
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The economic impact of caregiving for individuals with Angelman syndrome in the United States: results from a caregiver survey by John Jarvis, Elizabeth Chertavian, Marric Buessing, Taylor Renteria, Lufei Tu, Lauren Hoffer, Ryan Fischer, Amanda Moore, Meagan Cross, Megan Tones

“…This study’s findings may be utilized in future research to better estimate the value from therapeutic advances in AS and direct resources toward mitigating economic impacts for households.…”
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Investigation of growth traits in Turkish Merino lambs using multi-locus GWAS approaches: Karacabey Merino by Yalçın Yaman, Ramazan Aymaz, Murat Keleş, Yiğit Emir Kişi, Ecem Hatipoğlu, Arzu Özdemir, Elif Çetinkaya

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Dietary supplementation with L-carnitine elevates intracellular carnitine levels and affects gene expression of SLC25A20 and COX4I1, as well as non-mitochondrial respiration of bov... by Leonie Seemann, Susanne Kersten, Susanne Bühler, Fabian Billenkamp, Ulrich Meyer, Christian Visscher, Korinna Huber, Erika Most, Klaus Eder, Sven Dänicke, Jana Frahm

“…Fatty acids, among other substrates, are utilized by immune cells as an energy source. Therefore, L-carnitine, which is authorized as a feed additive in cattle, may influence the metabolism of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) during an immune challenge. …”
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Design, Manufacture, and Performance Testing of a Water Hammer Pump with Five Different Air Chambers by Marco Fidel Romero Zárate, Héctor Flores-Breceda, Juan Arredondo-Valdez, Urbano Luna-Maldonado, Wilgince Apollon, Alejandro Isabel Luna-Maldonado

“…In Mexico, despite abundant overall water resources, many arid areas still lack access to reliable water. …”
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Extraction of degraded proteins from red and green macroalgae using ultrasonic-assisted extraction and Fenton's reagent in combination by Lin Ching I, Chang Chia Hsin, Fan Chih Hsuan, Chiu Pei Chia, Tsai Shu Hsien, Chien Chuan Chi, Lee Shih Chi, Chung Cheng Pei, Lee Ming Yi

“…This study utilized two common macroalgae species from Taiwanese waters, green algae Ulva lactuca (Ulva) and red algae Sarcodia suae (Sarcodia), to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a novel cell wall disruption technique combining Fenton reagent and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE). …”
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In-vitro transcriptomic profiling of indigenous Gaddi vis-à-vis exotic Labrador dogs: insights from systems biology by Jaswinder Kaur, Manu Mohan, Bilawal Singh, Ram Saran Sethi, Deepti Narang, Simarjeet Kaur, Chandra Sekhar Mukhopadhyay

“…Despite its vital role, it remains unrecognized by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR). This study addresses the gaps in understanding the genetics and immune responses of Indigenous breeds, emphasizing their importance as holders of unique genetic heritage. …”
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The impact of urbanization on land use land cover change using geographic information system and remote sensing: a case of Mizan Aman City Southwest Ethiopia by Addis Bikis, Muluye Engdaw, Digvijay Pandey, Binay Kumar Pandey

“…Deforestation for urban functions, including timber production, construction materials, and firewood, adversely affects the environment. …”
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Degradation of Tetracycline in Wastewater by Persulfate Activated by Sulfidated Nanometer Zero-valent Iron by Qiuyue YE, Zhengchun HU, Ziyi WANG, Wen XU, Shiyi ZHAO, Xuying DENG, Minghao GUO, Na GUO, Bing LIAO

“…Sulfidated zero-valent iron (S–nZVI) has been extensively utilized in wastewater treatment in recent years due to its superior electron transfer efficiency and selectivity. …”
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A Multiband Dual Linear-to-Circular Polarization Conversion Reflective Metasurface Design Based on Liquid Crystal for X-Band Applications by Xinju Wang, Lihan Tong, Peng Chen, Lu Liu, Yutong Yin, Haowei Zhang

“…The polarization conversion (PC) structure employs an orthogonal anisotropic design, utilizing logarithmic functions to create two pairs of bowtie microstrip patches for linear-to-circular polarization conversion (LCPC). …”
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Novel Insights and Genomic Characterization of Coral-Associated Microorganisms from Maldives Displaying Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and UV-Protectant Activities by Fortunato Palma Esposito, Andrea López-Mobilia, Michael Tangherlini, Vincenza Casella, Alessandro Coppola, Giulia Varola, Laura Vitale, Gerardo Della Sala, Pietro Tedesco, Simone Montano, Davide Seveso, Paolo Galli, Daniela Coppola, Donatella de Pascale, Christian Galasso

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Costs and Outcomes of a Therapist-Guided Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Multicenter Observational Study by Zareen Abbas Khan, Jørn Heggelund, Stian Lydersen, Kristian Kidholm, Henrik Pedersen, Imre Janszky, Tine Nordgreen, Vidar Halsteinli

“…Regarding work and social functioning, 97 (33.0%) patients responded positively to the treatment and 60 (23.0%) achieved remission, as measured by the WSAS. …”
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Tribological properties of polymer like carbon coatings on NBG-18 nuclear graphite under nitrogen environment by HAN Hai, LIU Huichuan, CHENG Jinjuan, CHEN Xinchun, LIU Pengxiao, QI Wei, TANG Xian

“…This friction generates a considerable amount of graphite dust, which poses a risk to the proper functioning of nuclear reactors.PurposeThis study aims to address the issues of friction and wear experienced by nuclear graphite on the surface of spherical fuel elements in HTGR by utilizing surface modification technology to enhance the mechanical and tribological properties of NBG-18 nuclear graphite.MethodsFirstly, NBG-18 graphite, sourced from SGL Group-The Carbon Company, Germany, was cut into blocks with dimensions of 20 mm×20 mm×5 mm, and a polymer-like carbon (PLC) coating was applied to NBG-18 nuclear graphite using a high-energy ion beam deposition (IBD) process with preprocessing of cleaning, sample loading, vacuuming, transition layer deposition, functional layer deposition, and sampling, resulting in a total coating thickness of approximately 400 nm. …”
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Case Study of an Integrated Design and Technical Concept for a Scalable Hyperloop System by Domenik Radeck, Florian Janke, Federico Gatta, João Nicolau, Gabriele Semino, Tim Hofmann, Nils König, Oliver Kleikemper, Felix He-Mao Hsu, Sebastian Rink, Felix Achenbach, Agnes Jocher

“…This study integrates various functions into a coherent and technically feasible solution, with key design decisions that optimize performance and cost-efficiency. …”
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