Design of a Novel Hybrid Concentrated Photovoltaic–Thermal System Equipped with Energy Storages, Optimized for Use in Residential Contexts by Carmine Cancro, Valeria Palladino, Aniello Borriello, Antonio Romano, Luigi Mongibello

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Reconstruction of single-photon emission with a self-calibrated wQED device based on a transmon qubit by Danilo Labranca, Adam J Sirois, Manuel A Castellanos-Beltran, David I Olaya, Samuel P Benz, Andrea Giachero, Peter F Hopkins

“…We present a detailed study of a microwave single-photon source utilizing a transmon qubit asymmetrically coupled to two transmission lines: a weakly coupled drive line and a strongly coupled emission line. …”
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Functionalization of biochar using SDS/SAP nanomicelles enhanced its immobilization capacity for dyes and heavy metals in water by Kun Tian, Chunping Li, Huiming Liu, Lianchun Wang

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Task scheduling optimization strategy for roadside unit based on security strength by SU Beipo, DAI Liang, JU Yongfeng

“…Addressing the challenge of jointly optimizing roadside energy consumption and information security utility, without compromising task delay constraints, is a complex issue. …”
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Shifts in Fungal Communities and Potential Functions Under Masson Pine Forest-to-Tea Plantation Conversion in Subtropical China by Xiaofang Ma, Xiaofang Ou, Dan Chen, Yong Li, Cameron McMillan, Tida Ge, Ji Liu, Min Xue, Cong Wang, Weijun Shen

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Production of protein isolate and its enzymatic hydrolysates from local pumpkin seeds and studying their functional properties by Israa O. al-karaquly, Aswan H. Bayar

“… Background: Pumpkin seeds are a valuable source of high-quality protein and can be utilized as functional food ingredients due to their properties, such as solubility, foam formation, and stability. …”
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Identifying microbial functional guilds performing cryptic organotrophic and lithotrophic redox cycles in anaerobic granular biofilms. by Zachary Flinkstrom, Samuel J Bryson, Bojan Pelivano, Pieter Candry, Kristopher A Hunt, Mari-Karoliina H Winkler

“…Analysis of read alignments to individual genes within the forty MAGs identified conserved genomic features that were representative of the functions that distinguished functional guilds. Overall, this research illustrates the utility of functional based classification of microorganisms for characterizing ecosystem functions and highlights the potential application of engineered ecosystems to serve as experimental models for complex natural ecosystems.…”
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Bioactive Potential and Antioxidant Activity of Blood Clam (Tegillarca granosa L.) Protein for Functional Food Applications by Tahirah Hasan, Nur Alim, La Ode Agus Salim

“….), a marine species rich in bioactive compounds that could serve as a functional food source. Antioxidants play a crucial role in combating free radicals, which are linked to various degenerative diseases. …”
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Techno-economic analysis and process simulation of alkoxylated surfactant production in a circular carbon economy framework by Oliver J. Fisher, Jhuma Sadhukhan, Thorin Daniel, Jin Xuan

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Correlation between Rainfall and Runoff in Fuchun River Basin Based on Copula Functions and Kernel Density Estimation by YANG Sheng-mei, ZHU De-kang, CHENG Xiang, LI Bo, ZHU Yan-ze, MA Wen-sheng

“…[Methods] This study utilized the advantages of Copula functions in describing dependence relationships among random variables. …”
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Functional characterization of SIZ1 homologs reveals reduced TSWV susceptibility of mutant Nicotiana benthamiana lines by Jelli Venkatesh, Seo-Young Lee, Ghimire Sunita, Jin-Kyung Kwon, Joung-Ho Lee, Byoung-Cheorl Kang

“…Despite considerable research efforts, the specific function of SIZ1 in plants remains largely unknown. …”
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Cultivated Land Quality in Black Soil of Northeast China: Emphasizing Functional Diversity and Risk Management by Huaizhi Tang, Yuanyuan Zhang, Qi Liu, Mengyu Guo, Jiacheng Niu, Qiuyue Xia, Mengyin Liang, Yunjia Liu, Yuanfang Huang, Yamin Du

“…Additionally, this study finds a trade-off between the primary productivity function and the resource utilization efficiency function across different regions, while a synergistic relationship is observed between resource utilization efficiency and soil nutrient maintenance functions. …”
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Usability Evaluation of Foods with Function Claims Labelling as Health Information in Japan: A User-Testing Study by Yamamoto M, Yamamoto K, Takano-Ohmuro H, Yamamoto R, Saruwatari J

“…Recently, health issues caused by Foods with Function Claims (FFCs) have resulted in 81 suspected deaths in Japan, where labelling precautions proved ineffective. …”
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PhyloFunc: phylogeny-informed functional distance as a new ecological metric for metaproteomic data analysis by Luman Wang, Caitlin M. A. Simopoulos, Joeselle M. Serrana, Zhibin Ning, Yutong Li, Boyan Sun, Jinhui Yuan, Daniel Figeys, Leyuan Li

“…Leveraging the phylogenetic framework of weighted UniFrac distance, PhyloFunc innovatively utilizes branch lengths to weigh between-sample functional distances for each taxon, rather than differences in taxonomic abundance as in weighted UniFrac. …”
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Innovative machine learning-based prediction of early airway hyperresponsiveness using baseline pulmonary function parameters by Hua Yang, Xingru Zhao, Zhuochang Chen, Lihong Yang, Guihua Zhao, Chenxiao Xu, Jinyi Xu

“…BackgroundThe Bronchial Provocation Test (BPT) is the gold standard for diagnosing airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in suspected asthma patients but is time-consuming and resource-intensive. This study explores the potential of baseline pulmonary function parameters, particularly small airway indices, in predicting AHR and develops a machine learning-based model to improve screening efficiency and reduce unnecessary BPT referrals.MethodsThis retrospective study analyzed baseline pulmonary function data and BPT results from Henan Provincial People’s Hospital (May to September 2024). …”
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Emission pattern and anti-insect function of indole from tea plant (Camellia sinensis) attacked by tea geometrids by Jianlong Li, Guotai Jian, Jiajia Qian, Jinghua Xue, Chengshun Liu, Yongxia Jia, Bo Zhou, Jinchi Tang, Jie Yang, Lanting Zeng

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Effects of Substitution of Wheat Straw by Giant Reed on Growth Performance, Serum Biochemical Parameters, Nutrient Digestibility, and Antioxidant Properties of Sheep by Kai Zhang, Yibo Yan, Rui Zhao, Xianyi Song, Liying Du, Bochi Zhang, Chunlei Yang, Xiaopeng Tang

“…The development and utilization of unconventional forage resources is crucial to alleviating the current situation of shortage of forage resources. …”
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Review of Virtual Power Plant Response Capability Assessment and Optimization Dispatch by Junhui Huang, Hui Li, Zhaoyun Zhang

“…Functioning as a smart aggregation entity that combines distributed energy resources, energy storage systems, and flexible loads, virtual power plants (VPPs) serve as a pivotal technology in advancing the decarbonization and flexibility enhancement of modern power systems. …”
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Metabolomic Profiling Reveals That Exercise Lowers Biomarkers of Cardiac Dysfunction in Rats with Type 2 Diabetes by Tutu Wang, Miaomiao Ning, Yurou Mo, Xinyu Tian, Yu Fu, Ismail Laher, Shunchang Li

“…The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) leads to significant global health challenges, including cardiac structural and functional deficits, which in severe cases can progress to heart failure that can further strain healthcare resources. …”
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DLE-YOLO: An efficient object detection algorithm with dual-branch lightweight excitation network by Peitao Cheng, Xuanjiao Lei, Haoran Chen, Xiumei Wang

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