An intelligent Cuk-Luo fused DC-DC converter for standalone hybrid renewable energy system’s peak load power management by Praveen Kumar Balachandran, S. Vijaya Madhavi, Koganti Srilakshmi, Sravanthy Gaddameedhi, Ramprasad Vangalapudi, Abhinav Kumar, Shitharth Selvarajan

“…A mathematical model is developed to analyse stability challenges and design an optimal controller for the DC-DC converter. To efficiently manage power distribution from the input sources, two innovative control methods are introduced: an embedded controller and an online duty cycle estimator. …”
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Diagnostic potential of gut microbiota in Parkinson’s disease by V. A. Petrov, V. M. Alifirova, I. V. Saltykova, I. A. Zhukova, N. G. Zhukova, Yu. B. Dorofeeva, O. P. Ikkert, M. A. Titova, Yu. S. Mironova, A. E. Sazonov, M. R. Karpova

“…The gut microbiota is one of the potential sources of biomarkers, changes in the composition of which in PD are actively studied.The aim of this study is to identify microbiota biomarkers in the Parkinson’s disease with an estimated accuracy of the diagnostics, including differential diagnostics, relative to other neurological diseases for patients of the Russian population.Material and methods. …”
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Rapid Analysis of Heavy Metal Element Adsorption by SCG Based on LIBS Technology by Xie Hairui, You Libing, Fang Xiaodong, Li Leyi, Ding Haokai, Zhou Zhengqi, Zhang Guanyang, Zhang Dongjian

“…However, most elemental analysis methods have complex pretreatment procedures and are time-consuming, making real-time analysis difficult to achieve. …”
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Enhancing DeepLabv3+ Convolutional Neural Network Model for Precise Apple Orchard Identification Using GF-6 Remote Sensing Images and PIE-Engine Cloud Platform by Guining Gao, Zhihan Chen, Yicheng Wei, Xicun Zhu, Xinyang Yu

“…The innovation of this research lies in combining image annotation and object-oriented methods during training, improving annotation efficiency and accuracy. …”
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Frequency-Aware Diffusion Model for Multi-Modal MRI Image Synthesis by Mingfeng Jiang, Peihang Jia, Xin Huang, Zihan Yuan, Dongsheng Ruan, Feng Liu, Ling Xia

“…While recent advances in diffusion models (DMs) show potential for high-quality image translation, existing methods still struggle to preserve fine structural details and ensure accurate image synthesis in medical imaging. …”
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Implementasi Kebijakan Pengembangan Pariwisata Pada Objek Wisata Alam Goa Akbar Di Kabupaten Tuban by Irdina Iffata Qottrunnada, Ananta Prathama

“…The Goa Akbar tourist site, managed by the Tuban Regency Government, holds significant potential as a key source of local revenue in the tourism sector due to its strategic location in the heart of Tuban city. …”
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Child feces disposal practices in rural Orissa: a cross sectional study. by Fiona Majorin, Matthew C Freeman, Sharmani Barnard, Parimita Routray, Sophie Boisson, Thomas Clasen

“…While large-scale programs in some countries have increased latrine coverage, they sometimes fail to ensure optimal latrine use, including the safe disposal of child feces, a significant source of exposure to fecal pathogens. …”
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Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, and Aluminium Concentrations in Human Milk at Early Stages of Lactation by Hai-Hsuan Chao, Chih-Hung Guo, Chung-Bin Huang, Pei-Chung Chen, Hsiu-Chuan Li, Der-Yun Hsiung, Yu-Kung Chou

“…Human milk is considered to be the best nutrition for all infants because it provides the optimal source of nutritional, immunological, developmental, psychological, economic, practical, and environmental benefits in both the short and long terms. …”
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Alactic base excess is not a sensitive or specific diagnostic tool for outcome in horses with colic by Corinne E. Crosby, Annette O’Connor, Amelia S. Munsterman

“…IntroductionColic is a significant source of morbidity and mortality in horses, and no single biomarker can distinguish surgical from medical colic or predict mortality. …”
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Effect of Capsular Tension Ring on Refractive and Morphological Outcomes in Pseudoexfoliative Eyes by Cunha B, Gil P, Rodrigues Alves N, Hipólito-Fernandes D, Maduro V, Feijão J, Alves N

“…Bruna Cunha, Pedro Gil, Nuno Rodrigues Alves, Diogo Hipólito-Fernandes, Vitor Maduro, João Feijão, Nuno Alves Ophthalmology Department, ULS São José, Lisboa, PortugalCorrespondence: Bruna Cunha, Email bruna_cunha_44@hotmail.comPurpose: To evaluate the effect on anterior chamber depth (ACD) and postoperative refractive prediction error (PE) of capsular tension ring (CTR) implantation during phacoemulsification in pseudoexfoliative (PEX) eyes.Methods: Prospective case-control study of eyes submitted to uneventful cataract surgery, divided into three study groups: Group 1 – controls; Group 2 – PEX eyes without CTR implantation; Group 3 – PEX eyes with CTR implantation. …”
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A longitudinal investigation of gut microbiota dynamics in laying hens from birth to egg-laying stages by Seojin Choi, Eun Bae Kim

“…Methods A total of 100 Hy-Line Brown laying hens were reared under controlled conditions, and feces and ileal contents were collected at three post-laying stages (151, 302, and 422 days). …”
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Microplastic contamination and growth pattern of oyster; Crassostrea gigas in a coastline by L. Kasmini, A.S. Batubara

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Oysters (Crassostrea gigas) are one food source commonly consumed by the community and an important commodity with high economic value. …”
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Medical Health Hazards in the Production of Meat and Meat Products by Tsvetelina Vitkova, Vanya Boycheva (Birdanova), Rositsa Enikova

“…The purpose of this study is to assess and analyze the likely medical and health hazards arising from the production, supply and consumption of meat and meat products. Methods: The object of the study is an enterprise for the production of meat and meat products in the territory of the Pleven region. …”
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A novel hybrid cooling system for a Lithium-ion battery pack based on forced air and fins integrated with phase change material by Mohanad F. Hassan, Abdul Hadi N. Khalifa, Ahmed J. Hamad

“…Therefore, effective cooling methods and strong thermal management systems ensure their safety and optimal performance. …”
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Therapeutic role of mesenchymal stem cells in neurogenesis for management of neurological disorders: a scientometric study to an in-depth review by Qian Wang, Weifeng Jiang, Yan Feng, Lin Li, Lisheng Chu, Yan Fang

“…We utilized the Web of Science (core collection) as the data source.MethodsThe search was performed in the Web of Science core collection database until April 30, 2024, with the terms “Mesenchymal stem cells” as the title and “neurogenesis” as the topic.ResultsA total of 407 papers about mesenchymal stem cells in neurogenesis published from 2004 to 2024 were retrieved. …”
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Feasibility of using nuclear microreactor process heat for bioconversion and agricultural processes by Jack Pakkebier, Christopher Skangos, Melanie M. Derby

“…Nuclear microreactors, a subset of small modular reactors, offer a potential solution due to their compact size, transportability, and carbon-neutral power generation capabilities.MethodsThis study explores the feasibility of using heat from nuclear microreactors for bioconversion and agricultural processes, including transforming biomass into energy carriers and products such as syngas, bio-oil, and pasteurized milk. …”
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Estimation of Daylily Leaf Area Index by Synergy Multispectral and Radar Remote-Sensing Data Based on Machine-Learning Algorithm by Minhuan Hu, Jingshu Wang, Peng Yang, Ping Li, Peng He, Rutian Bi

“…Because of low estimation accuracy of empirical models based on single-source data, we proposed a machine-learning algorithm combining optical and microwave remote-sensing data as well as the random forest regression (RFR) importance score to select features. …”
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A Framework of Recommendation System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Autonomous Maneuver Decision by Qinzhi Hao, Tengyu Jing, Yao Sun, Zhuolin Yang, Jiali Zhang, Jiapeng Wang, Wei Wang

“…Notably, the prioritized experience replay deep deterministic policy gradient (PER-DDPG) algorithm, employing dense rewards and continuous actions, demonstrated superior performance, achieving a 69% success rate in confrontational scenarios against a versatile expert algorithm after 1000 training iterations, marking an 80% reduction in training time compared to conventional reinforcement learning methods. This framework not only streamlines the comparison of different maneuvering algorithms but also promotes the integration of multi-source expert knowledge and sophisticated algorithms, paving the way for advanced UAV applications in complex operational environments.…”
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Therapeutic strategies for fungating and ulcerating breast cancers: A systematic review and narrative synthesis by Valentina Zagardo, Mandara Harikar, Gianluca Ferini

“…Background: To identify optimal therapeutic strategies for managing fungating, large or ulcerating breast tumors and highlight existing gaps in the literature. …”
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Experimental Study of a Broadband Vibration Energy Harvester Based on Orthogonal Magnetically Coupled Double Cantilever Beam by Yanhao Feng, Jianhua Wang, Xiangye Chen, Peng Liu

“…<b>Purpose</b>: The aim of this study is to achieve automated energy capture and charging for the ADXL355 accelerometer, enhance the vibration energy collection efficiency, and widen the energy trapping frequency band of a system in a working environment for bridge health state detection. <b>Methods</b>: A vibration energy harvester based on a magnetic coupling cantilever beam in an orthogonal direction was proposed. …”
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