Synthesis and characterization of zinc-titanium oxide nanoparticles blended methylcellulose derived from Albizia tree as an antibacterial natural polymer composite by Ansam Adnan Hashim, Rashid Jamei

“… This paper seeks to synthesize antibacterial green polymeric composites utilizing extracted cellulose, a natural polymer sourced from biomass. The cellulose was obtained from local agricultural waste. …”
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Life Cycle Assessment of Solid Waste Management in Düzce Province within the Scope of Türkiye’s Decarbonization Policies by Kadriye Elif Maçin

“…The annual waste generation in Düzce was defined as the functional unit, and the ReCiPe-2016 method was employed to analyze eight impact categories across seven different scenarios. …”
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Contribution of arbuscular mycorrhiza and exoenzymes to nitrogen acquisition of sorghum under drought by Rosepiah Munene, Rosepiah Munene, Osman Mustafa, Osman Mustafa, Osman Mustafa, Sara Loftus, Callum C. Banfield, Reimund P. Rötter, Reimund P. Rötter, Ezekiel K. Bore, Benard Mweu, Kevin Z. Mganga, Dennis O. Otieno, Dennis O. Otieno, Mutez A. Ahmed, Michaela A. Dippold, Michaela A. Dippold

“…The often-suggested exploitation of advantageous rhizosphere traits such as enzyme secretion and/or the symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) remains to be validated as a potential strategy to overcome N limitation, especially when N deficiency co-occurs with further abiotic stresses such as water scarcity.MethodsThree sorghum genotypes were cultivated in soil mesocosms with a root-exclusion compartment, where only AMF could scavenge for nutrients under drought and optimal conditions. …”
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Assessing HIV-1 subtype C infection dynamics, therapeutic responses and reservoir distribution using a humanized mouse model by Snehal Kaginkar, Leila Remling-Mulder, Ashashree Sahoo, Tejaswini Pandey, Pranay Gurav, Jyoti Sutar, Amit Kumar Singh, Ella Barnett, Sivasankar Panickan, Ramesh Akkina, Vainav Patel

“…Thus, treatment approaches developed for HIV-1B need to be suitably optimized for HIV-1C. A suitable animal model will help delineate comparative aspects of HIV-1C and HIV-1B infections.MethodsHere, we used a humanized mouse model to evaluate HIV-1C infection, disease progression, response to anti-retroviral therapy (ART) and viral rebound following therapy interruption. …”
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The Design and Deployment of a Self-Powered, LoRaWAN-Based IoT Environment Sensor Ensemble for Integrated Air Quality Sensing and Simulation by Lakitha O. H. Wijeratne, Daniel Kiv, John Waczak, Prabuddha Dewage, Gokul Balagopal, Mazhar Iqbal, Adam Aker, Bharana Fernando, Matthew Lary, Vinu Sooriyaarachchi, Rittik Patra, Nora Desmond, Hannah Zabiepour, Darren Xi, Vardhan Agnihotri, Seth Lee, Chris Simmons, David J. Lary

“…The project demonstrates the synergy between IoT sensor data, machine learning-enhanced calibration, and forecasting methods, contributing to scientific understanding of microenvironments, human exposure, and public health impacts of urban air quality. …”
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Exploring aneuploidies in two-center isolated bovine embryonic stem cell lines: Implications for cultured meat production by Chloë Deelkens, Elly De Vlieghere, Mario Van Poucke, Masaki Kinoshita, Jeffrey Aalders, Lieven Thorrez, Bert Devriendt, Ann Van Soom, Luc Peelman, Björn Menten, Catharina De Schauwer, Jolanda van Hengel

“…As the global population continues to grow, the demand for sustainable food production methods becomes increasingly critical. This study investigates the presence of chromosomal abnormalities in bovine embryonic stem cells (bESCs), which hold potential for innovative food sources such as cultured meat. …”
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medAL-suite: A software solution for creating and deploying complex clinical decision support algorithms by Ludovico Gennaro Cobuccio, Vincent Faivre, Rainer Tan, Alan Vonlanthen, Fenella Beynon, Emmanuel Barchichat, Alain Fresco, Quentin Girard, Sinan Ucak, Sylvain Schaufelberger, Ibrahim Evans Mtebene, Peter Agrea, Emmanuel Kalisa, Gillian A. Levine, Martin Norris, Sabine Renggli, Alix Miauton, Lisa Cleveley, Kristina Keitel, Julien Thabard, Valérie D’Acremont, Alexandra V. Kulinkina

“…However, the process of translating paper-based guidelines into electronic algorithmic formats is often complex, inefficient, expensive, and error-prone due to reliance on advanced software development skills and clinical knowledge. Methods In response to these challenges, we developed open-source software called the Medical Algorithm Suite (medAL-suite), consisting of four components, with a primary goal of increasing efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of CDSS creation by giving experienced clinicians, rather than software developers, greater control over the process. …”
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Scientific land greening under climate change: Theory, modeling, and challenges by Jia-Na Chen, Zai-Chun Zhu, Sen Cao, Peng-Jun Zhao, Pei Liu, Da-Jing Li, Wei-Min Wang, Yue Chen

“…This review underscored the importance of proactively implementing land greening programs and provided guidelines for scientific greening based on cutting-edge theory and methods.…”
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Differential effects of plant protein ratio on renal function and mortality across CKD stages by Guoyi Wang, Qiong Yi, Xueqin Zhang, Min Zhou, Jinwen Zhao, Haiyuan Lu, Ju Li, Ju Li, Deqian Meng, Deqian Meng, Yong Xu, Kai Wang, Kai Wang

“…BackgroundWhile plant protein has been suggested to offer renoprotective benefits, the optimal proportion of dietary plant protein and its relationship with outcomes across different stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unclear.MethodsUsing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), we examined the association between plant protein ratio and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) across CKD stages. …”
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Synergistic effect of compost and moringa leaf extract biostimulants on the remediation of gold mine tailings using chrysopogon zizanioides by Nkanyiso Mlalazi, Luke Chimuka, Mulala Danny Simatele

“…Phytoremediation is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method for restoring degraded land. However, optimizing phytoremediation conditions and using locally sourced materials can further improve the sustainability of this approach. …”
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Identification and Characterization of Endophytic Fungus DJE2023 Isolated from Banana (<i>Musa</i> sp. cv. Dajiao) with Potential for Biocontrol of Banana Fusarium Wilt by Longqi Jin, Rong Huang, Jia Zhang, Zifeng Li, Ruicheng Li, Yunfeng Li, Guanghui Kong, Pinggen Xi, Zide Jiang, Minhui Li

“…Research on the biological characteristics of DJE2023 indicated lactose as the optimal carbon source for its growth, while maltose favored sporulation. …”
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Microwave-dried black soldier fly larvae enhance growth, intestinal health, and humoral imm by Osfar Sjofjan, Ari Ardiantoro, Inaayah Novitri Cahyawati, Amalia Iffah Jihana, Muhammad Halim Natsir, Yuli Frita Nuningtyas, Danung Nur Adli

“…Background and Aim: The global demand for sustainable animal protein sources has led to the exploration of insects as alternative feed ingredients. …”
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Efficacy and safety of stem cells in the treatment of glaucoma: systematic review and meta-analysis based on animal experiments by Danning Wu, Yanjing Liu, Xia Zhang, Ruixuan Zhang, Shaopeng Wang, Hui Lu, Tao Yue

“…Given the severity of glaucoma-induced ocular structural damage, it underscores the significance of stem cell transplantation as a secure and promising therapeutic option with notable neuroprotective potential, despite existing translational challenges regarding optimal cell sources, delivery routes, and long-term safety profiles.Systematic Review Registrationwww.inplasy.com, identifier 202520023…”
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Isolation and Identification of Aglicones of Flavonoids of Some Species of the Genus <i>Astragalus</i> L. of the Volga Region Flora by U. A. Matvienko, N. A. Durnova, A. M. Poluyanov, N. V. Bobkova, V. N. Turenko, V. V. Smirnov, G. V. Ramenskaya

“…Introduction. Promising sources of biologically active compounds (BAS) are extracts obtained from various morphological parts of plants of the numerous genus Astragalus L. …”
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Is the Existing Measles Vaccination Schedule in the Russian Federation Effective? by O. V. Tsvirkun, A. G. Gerasimova, N. V. Turaeva, N. T. Tikhonova, A. A. Melnikova, A. A. Vatolina

“…The aim of this study is to assess the importance of measles in the epidemic process of children under the age of 1 year during the elimination of infection, the effectiveness of the current measles vaccination regimen.Materials and methods. The measles incidence in children under 1 year of age was analyzed in absolute and relative terms for the period from 2010 to 2024. …”
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Differentiating Latent Tuberculosis from Active Tuberculosis Through Activation Phenotypes and Chemokine Markers HLA-DR, CD38, MCP-1, and RANTES: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analy... by Chaimae Kadi, Narjisse Ahmadi, Anass Houdou, Imad El Badisy, Oumnia Bouaddi, Zakaria Mennane, Nouhaila Najimi, Maryam Benlamari, Saber Boutayeb, Mohamed Khalis, Noureddine EL Mtili, Fouad Seghrouchni

“…Design: This study was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews and meta-analyses of diagnostic studies. Data sources and methods: We conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Sciences Direct, and Web of Science for primary studies published in English up to 2023. …”
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Advanced technological integration for swine wastewater: Enhancing treatment with photo-Fenton and electrocoagulation by Tatiana Luque, María Jimenez, Anyie Aguilar, Brayan A. Parra-Orobio, Jesús Alvarez, Angelica Hernandez, Cristian Mejia-Parada, Viviana Mora-Ruiz, Claudia Tavera -Ruiz, Jonathan Soto-Paz

“…Conventional biological treatment methods are typically used to treat SWW. However, their applicability in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the swine industry is limited due to their high space requirements. …”
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Establishment of jujube anther culture and plant regeneration system by GUO Kaiwen, XU Chongchong, HU Yaning, HUANG Jian

“…In this study, three jujube varieties, Dongzao, Junzao and Qiyuexian, were used as materials. By optimizing the ratios of plant growth regulators, carbon sources, and cultivation conditions, an efficient anther culture regeneration system was established. …”
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A customized ensemble machine learning approach: predicting students’ exam performance by Rasel Ahmed, Nafiz Fahad, Md Saef Ullah Miah, Kah Ong Michael Goh, Mufti Mahmud, M. Mostafizur Rahman

“…Using a dataset of 500 students sourced from Kaggle, we introduce a novel customized ensemble machine learning model, combining Random Forest (RF) and AdaBoost classifiers with a custom-weighted soft voting method (weights of 0.2 for RF and 0.8 for AdaBoost). …”
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SolarSegNet: A multimodal frequency-aware network for photovoltaic power stations extraction using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images in coastal China by Fangxiong Wang, Zhiying Liao, Yingzi Hou, Zhenqi Cui, Yiqi Wang, Jiachen Gong, Haomiao Yu, Junfu Wang, Yuanyi Zhu, Qiao Yu, Jianfeng Zhu

“…Experiments comparing ten multi-source data combinations indicated that the visible-spectral index-SAR scheme performed optimally. …”
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