Optimizing agricultural biomass selection for biochar production using multicriteria decision-making by Ayodeji Raphael Ige, Grażyna Łaska, Grzegorz Świderski, Grzegorz Zając

“…FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of functional groups in Fraxinus excelsior that enhances biochar stability. …”
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Istihsan in Determination of the Lunar Month: Jurisprudential Flexibility for Harmonizing the Ummah by Geubrina Rizky Ananda Sy, Nur Mahmudi Qiromi, Mahsun Mahsun, Amir Tajrid

“…Istihsan, which etymologically means "considering something better," remains a debated method of ijtihad among Islamic jurisprudence scholars (ushuliyyin), although still practically utilized. This study aims to explore how Istihsan functions as a jurisprudential catalyst in the application of astronomical science (Ilmu Falak), especially concerning the determination of lunar months, offering potential solutions for harmonizing differences among the Muslim community. …”
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Cost‐effective upgrade of the Dutch traction power network: Moving to Bi‐directional and controllable 3 kV DC substations for improved performance by Nanda Kishor Panda, Michail Poikilidis, Phuong H. Nguyen

“…Furthermore, the study investigates additional use cases for the VSCs, including improving DC TS's reliability during faults, reducing harmonics through active power filtering, compensating for reactive power, and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources into the DC grid. A comprehensive control strategy for the VSCs is also proposed based on a thorough analysis of their working methodology and functional modes. …”
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Association between early initiation of anti-herpesvirus therapy and outcomes in herpesvirus encephalitis: A Nationwide Retrospective Propensity Score Analysis in Japan by Satoshi Kutsuna, Hiroyuki Ohbe, Yuya Kimura, Keito Shinmoto, Yuichiro Matsuo, Hiroki Matsui, Kiyohide Fushimi, Hideo Yasunaga

“…Conclusion: Early anti-herpesvirus therapy was associated with improved survival, functional outcomes, and lower resource utilization in HSE.…”
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Atmospheric Turbulence-Controlled Cryptosystems by Ivan B. Djordjevic

“…The proposed encryption scheme employs the traditional scheme to utilize the atmospheric turbulence as the common source of randomness only in the initialization stage to determine the common parameters to be used in the proposed encryption scheme. …”
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Unlocking liver physiology: comprehensive pathway maps for mechanistic understanding by Luiz Ladeira, Anouk Verhoeven, Jonas van Ertvelde, Jian Jiang, Alessio Gamba, Julen Sanz-Serrano, Tamara Vanhaecke, Harm J. Heusinkveld, Ramiro Jover, Mathieu Vinken, Liesbet Geris, Liesbet Geris, Liesbet Geris, Bernard Staumont

“…In this study, we introduce two Liver Physiological Maps (PMs); comprehensive and machine-readable graphical representations of the intricate mechanisms governing two major liver functions.MethodsTwo PMs were developed through manual literature curation, integrating data from established pathway resources and domain expert knowledge. …”
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Design of high frequency LLC resonant circuit based on double loop control by Liu Aohui, Wang Shaoning, Xu Tinghao

“…Simultaneously, a double loop voltage-current control technique was developed that could function at constant voltage throughout the load and voltage change range. …”
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Defects in Silicon Carbide as Quantum Qubits: Recent Advances in Defect Engineering by Ivana Capan

“…A key challenge in utilizing these defects for quantum applications is their precise and controllable creation. …”
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Sorting algorithm acceleration based on CPU-FPGA heterogeneous system by Kou Yuanbo, Qiu Zeyu, Wang Liang, Huang Jianqiang

“…Based on this, the paper designs a CPU-FPGA heterogeneous system, transplants some sorting algorithms to FPGA, and performs functional verification and theoretical performance evaluation. …”
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Advanced Suspension Techniques in Interferometric Gravitational Wave Detectors: An Overview by Vishnu G. Nair

“…It discusses the rationale behind each design, the materials utilized, and other relevant details, serving as a useful resource for the gravitational wave detector community.…”
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Hamstring vs Peroneus Longus Tendon Autograft in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Comparative Study by Khadri M Khalid, Adarsh Vajrangi, Eswara Reddy, Nagesh Sherikar, Rakshith Chakravarthy Harish Yellappa, Ranganatha B Kurupati

“…Conclusion: With regard to its strength, larger graft diameter, satisfactory ankle function, and prevention of potential complications of HT autograft obtained from the knee region, the current study demonstrated that PLT autograft might be considered a safe and practical autograft source for arthroscopic ACLR.…”
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Development of a warning model for drug-induced liver injury in the older patients by Qiaozhi Hu, Qiaozhi Hu, Xiaoqi Li, Xiaoqi Li, Dan Zou, Zhiyao He, Zhiyao He, Ting Xu

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A Digital Software Support Platform for Hyperthyroidism Management in South Korea: Markov Simulation Model-Based Cost-Effectiveness Analysis by Jung Hyun Kim, Jaeyong Shin, Man S Kim, Jae Hoon Moon

“… Abstract BackgroundThe integration of wearable technology for heart rate monitoring offers potential advancements in managing hyperthyroidism by providing a feasible way to track thyroid function. Although digital health solutions are gaining traction in various chronic conditions, their cost-effectiveness in hyperthyroidism management requires deeper investigation. …”
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Unlocking iron: nutritional origins, metabolic pathways, and systemic significance by Zoha Imtiaz Malik, Muhammad Umer Ghafoor, Syed Hassan Bin Usman Shah, Juweria Abid, Umar Farooq, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad

“…This review aims at providing a comprehensive analysis of iron’s dietary sources, metabolic role, physiological functioning, absorption enhancers and inhibitors, and systemic regulation, such as hepcidin’s role in iron homeostasis. …”
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A case study of environmental considerations and opportunities in cyber physical systems by Mario Cortes‐Cornax, Paula Lago, Claudia Roncancio

“…Our research in progress targets a design approach to converge into an equilibrium between utility, performance, and minor environmental impact of smart systems.…”
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A Quantum Framework for Combinatorial Optimization Problem over Graphs by Meng Shi, Sai Wu, Ying Li, Gongsheng Yuan, Chang Yao, Gang Chen

“…In this paper, we propose a general quantum algorithm framework searching for approximate solutions to combinatorial optimization problems with linear objective functions. Our framework provides APIs (application programming interfaces) that enable developers to encode weighted graph structures onto quantum circuits and utilize variational algorithms to generate approximate solutions. …”
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Ensemble learning driven Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks-based Lung Cancer classification. by Abdul Rahaman Wahab Sait, Eid AlBalawi, Ramprasad Nagaraj

“…In addition, limited resources are required to classify PET / CT images. …”
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Stacked ensemble model for accurate crop yield prediction using machine learning techniques by Ramesh V, Kumaresan P

“…Historically, such predictions have utilized diverse data sources, including agricultural, land, climatic, atmospheric, and other pertinent information. …”
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Terrain and individual tree vertical structure-based approach for point clouds co-registration by UAV and Backpack LiDAR by Tingwei Zhang, Xin Shen, Lin Cao

“…Third, a similarity function was constructed to evaluate the most geometrically consistent point correspondences across platforms, which were subsequently refined through an Iterative Closest Point (ICP) algorithm. …”
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Kepemimpinan dalam Administrasi Pendidikan by Sri Winarsih

“…To do so, we need not only the ability to utilize existing resources to achieve goals, but also the capacity to develop trust and high human resources are needed and "empowered". …”
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