Diversity of Anaplasmataceae Transmitted by Ticks (Ixodidae) and the First Molecular Evidence of <i>Anaplasma phagocytophilum</i> and <i>Candidatus</i> Anaplasma boleense in Paragu... by Oscar Daniel Salvioni Recalde, Miriam Soledad Rolón, Myriam Celeste Velázquez, Martin M. Kowalewski, Jorge Javier Alfonso Ruiz Diaz, Antonieta Rojas de Arias, Milton Ozório Moraes, Harrison Magdinier Gomes, Bruna de Azevedo Baêta, Matheus Dias Cordeiro, María Celeste Vega Gómez

“…The bacteria were identified using PCR-HRM, a method optimized for this purpose, while the identification of ticks and their blood meal was performed using conventional PCR. …”
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Deterministic quantum dot cavity placement using hyperspectral imaging with high spatial accuracy and precision by Quirin Buchinger, Constantin Krause, Aileen Zhang, Giora Peniakov, Mohamed Helal, Yorick Reum, Andreas Theo Pfenning, Sven Höfling, Tobias Huber-Loyola

“…Abstract Single emitters in solid state are promising sources of single and entangled photons. To boost their extraction efficiency and tailor their emission properties, they are often incorporated in photonic nanostructures. …”
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Bee Bread Drying Process Intensification in Combs Using Solar Energy by Daulet Toibazar, Baydaulet Urmashev, Aliya Tursynzhanova, Vladimir Nekrashevich, Indira Daurenova, Adilkhan Niyazbayev, Kanat Khazimov, Francesco Pegna, Marat Khazimov

“…A statistically grounded analysis based on an experimental design method was conducted, revealing a reduction in moisture content from 16.2–18.26% to 14.1–15.1% under optimized conditions. …”
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Evaluating Freshwater, Desalinated Water, and Treated Brine as Water Feed for Hydrogen Production in Arid Regions by Hamad Ahmed Al-Ali, Koji Tokimatsu

“…This study highlights the trade-offs between water sourcing, brine treatment, and freshwater purification for hydrogen production, offering insights for optimizing sustainable hydrogen systems in water-stressed regions.…”
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Energy Hub Operation Under Uncertainty: Monte Carlo Risk Assessment Using Gaussian and KDE-Based Data by Spyros Giannelos, Danny Pudjianto, Tai Zhang, Goran Strbac

“…Energy hubs integrating onsite renewable generation and battery storage provide cost-efficient solutions for meeting building electricity requirements. This study presents methods for modeling uncertainties in load demand and solar generation, ranging from normal distribution assumptions to distributions sourced from CityLearn 2.3.0. …”
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Agromorphological Evaluation of Elite Lines of Native Tomato (<i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L.) from Central and Southern Mexico by María Concepción Valencia-Juárez, Enrique González-Pérez, Salvador Villalobos-Reyes, Carlos Alberto Núñez-Colín, Jaime Canul-Ku, José Luis Anaya-López, Elizabeth Chiquito-Almanza, Ricardo Yáñez-López

“…Therefore, it is necessary to explore and characterize new sources of germplasms. This study aimed to characterize new sources of germplasm and identify the most transcendental traits for distinguishing tomato types and lines that are useful for the genetic improvement of the species. …”
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A decision support system for integration of decarbonization strategies in the oil refining industry by Abdolvahhab Fetanat, Mohsen Tayebi

“…Therefore, this work aims at developing an intelligent decision support system (DSS) for choosing and implementing a sustainable and optimal combination of decarbonization strategies in the studied industry.The proposed DSS involves the weights by envelope and slope (WENSLO) and Bernardo methods under the m-polar fuzzy N-soft (mFNS) information. …”
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Evaluating energy efficiency in Turkish electric distribution using network DEA and GA models by Serpil Aydin, Talat Şenel

“…This shows that Sakarya EDC operates optimally and is a benchmark for other companies in the sector. …”
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Local power flow control by L. M. Chetochnikova, N. I. Smolentsev, N. V. Tomskich, D. A. Gimgina, D. A. Lavrentieva

“…Optimal, in this case, will be the state of the system, in which all distributed renewable energy sources are used in full to meet the needs of the local micro-network, while reducing to a minimum the consumption from the  network.  …”
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Study of anticonvulsant properties of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives and prospects for their use in pharmacy by N. M. Borysenko, V. V. Parchenko, I. V. Bushuieva, O. K. Yerenko

“…The aim of the work was to analyze and summarize the world achievements in recent years in the study of anticonvulsant properties of 1,2,4-triazole derivatives and to prove the need and feasibility of further research in the chosen direction of scientific research. Materials and methods. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using a range of scientometric databases indexing peer-reviewed sources in the fields of biomedicine, chemistry, and pharmacology, including PubMed, SciFinder, Web of Science, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and Scopus. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Sol–Gel-Derived Ni-Doped TiO₂ Photocatalyst for Rapid Visible Light-Driven Mineralization of Paracetamol by Nicola Morante, Katia Monzillo, Vincenzo Vaiano, Zukhra C. Kadirova, Diana Sannino

“…The increasing presence of pharmaceutical contaminants, such as paracetamol, in water sources necessitates the development of efficient and sustainable treatment technologies. …”
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Capturing microalgae within aerosols provides carbon capture bio-functionality by Elbaraa Elghazy, Matt M.J Davies, Nicholas T.H Farr, Cornelia Rodenburg, Jon R. Willmott, Jagroop Pandhal

“…Climate change due to the greenhouse effect poses arguably the greatest challenge to humanity. Addressing the sources of CO2 and reducing current atmospheric levels is the paramount task for scientists and engineers. …”
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Cadmium as the Critical Limiting Factor in the Co-Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Fly Ash in Cement Kilns: Implications for Three-Stage Water Washing Efficiency and... by Zhonggen Li, Qingfeng Wang, Li Tang, Liangliang Yang, Guangyi Sun

“…The co-disposal of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWI-FA) in cement kilns is an effective method for managing incineration by-products in China. …”
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Multi-Task Learning for Real-Time BSIM-CMG Parameter Extraction of NSFETs With Multiple Structural Variations by Seunghwan Lee, Seungjoon Eom, Jinsu Jeong, Junjong Lee, Sanguk Lee, Hyeok Yun, Yonghwan Ahn, Rock-Hyun Baek

“…To mitigate overfitting due to disparate data sources, such as Monte Carlo simulations for training data and technology computer-aided design (TCAD) simulations or hardware measurements for test data, additive noise was incorporated into the training data. …”
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Becoming a Champion in Exams: A Case Study of Top Performers in Türkiye’s HEIE by Abdullah Atli, Murat Canpolat, Yeliz Yazıcı Demir

“…Through in-depth interviews, we explore four key themes that contribute to their success: personality traits, study strategies, educational background, and sources of support. Our findings offer a nuanced understanding of the factors driving exceptional performance in high-stakes exams, providing valuable implications for educators, policymakers, and students seeking to optimize their preparation for similar competitive assessments.…”
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AGE DYNAMICS OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENT IN HIGHLY QUALIFIED TRIPLE JUMP ATHLETES by T. Marinova

“…Methods: To fulfill these tasks, we conducted a study of the literary sources and statistical analyzes of the results of the study individuals. …”
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Advancements in chondrocyte 3-dimensional embedded culture: Implications for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine by Yu-Ying Chu, Atsuhiko Hikita, Yukiyo Asawa, Kazuto Hoshi

“…To address these issues, ongoing studies of many research groups have been focusing on refining culture conditions, optimizing scaffold materials, and exploring novel cell sources such as stem cells to enhance the quality and quantity of engineered cartilage tissues.Although obstacles remain, continuous endeavors to enhance culture techniques and overcome limitations offer a promising outlook for the advancement of more efficient strategies for cartilage regeneration.…”
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Effect of electrophysical treatments on the storage life of potatoes and other vegetable crops by A. S. Dorokhov, A. V. Sibirev, A. G. Ponomarev, S. N. Petukhov

“…It also assesses the technological parameters in both laboratory and production settings to ensure a reduction in contamination. (Materials and methods) To determine the optimal technological parameters of a machine for processing vegetable crops and potatoes before storage in the post-harvest processing system, an experimental installation was created and the electrophysical effects on storage quality indicators were examined. …”
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Leveraging machine learning techniques to analyze nutritional content in processed foods by K. A. Muthukumar, Soumya Gupta, Doli Saikia

“…This research integrates machine learning with food science to develop a comprehensive AI framework for forecasting the protein content of various plant-based sources following both traditional and non-conventional processing methods. …”
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Effect of HDL-raising drugs on cardiovascular outcomes: a systematic review and meta-regression. by Navjot Kaur, Avaneesh Pandey, Harish Negi, Nusrat Shafiq, Srinivas Reddy, Harpreet Kaur, Neelima Chadha, Samir Malhotra

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>To determine whether raising HDL-C with pharmacologic therapies translates into beneficial cardiovascular outcomes and to find out if this change was proportional to the percentage change in HDL levels.<h4>Methods</h4>Electronic and printed sources were searched up to August, 2013 for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) using at least one of the HDL raising therapies for secondary prevention of adverse cardiovascular events over optimal LDL levels. …”
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