Automated identification of soil functional components based on NanoSIMS data by Yahan Hu, Johann Maximilian Zollner, Carmen Höschen, Martin Werner, Steffen A. Schweizer

“…The tool is provided as an open-source software toolbox (NanoT). In addition, a two-step unsupervised segmentation method was developed to identify soil functional components based on NanoSIMS analyses. …”
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Harnessing polydiacetylene (PDA): A review of structural mechanics and infectious disease detection by Soumendu Patra, Harshita Shand, Sayan Ghosal, Suvankar Ghorai

“…These biosensors can also be functionalized with particular capture agents, such as antibodies or nucleic acid probes, to selectively bind and detect the target analytes. …”
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Venturing Into the Unknown: The Importance of Variable Selection When Modelling Alien Species Under Non‐Analogue Climatic Conditions by Tom Vorstenbosch, Franz Essl, Bernd Lenzner, Johannes Wessely, Stefan Dullinger

“…Here, we tested the assumption that this aspect of model design is a major source of uncertainty, especially when projections are made to non‐analogue climates. …”
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Walkability Evaluation of Historical and Cultural Districts Based on Multi-Source Data: A Case Study of the Former Russian Concession in Hankou by Haoran She, Jing Sun, Yuchen Zeng, Wenyu Tu, Guang Ao, Wei Shang

“…Key issues such as low spatial quality and functional disorder were identified, and targeted optimization strategies are proposed. …”
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First Detection of Low-frequency Striae in Interplanetary Type III Radio Bursts by Vratislav Krupar, Eduard P. Kontar, Jan Soucek, Lynn B. Wilson III, Adam Szabo, Oksana Kruparova, Hamish A. S. Reid, Mychajlo Hajos, David Pisa, Ondrej Santolik, Milan Maksimovic, Jolene S. Pickett

“…By combining high-resolution radio observations with well-calibrated in situ electron velocity distribution function data from the Wind spacecraft, we characterized the plasma properties of the burst source region near 0.32 au. …”
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A genome-wide metabolic QTL analysis in Europeans implicates two loci shaped by recent positive selection. by George Nicholson, Mattias Rantalainen, Jia V Li, Anthony D Maher, Daniel Malmodin, Kourosh R Ahmadi, Johan H Faber, Amy Barrett, Josine L Min, N William Rayner, Henrik Toft, Maria Krestyaninova, Juris Viksna, Sudeshna Guha Neogi, Marc-Emmanuel Dumas, Ugis Sarkans, MolPAGE Consortium, Peter Donnelly, Thomas Illig, Jerzy Adamski, Karsten Suhre, Maxine Allen, Krina T Zondervan, Tim D Spector, Jeremy K Nicholson, John C Lindon, Dorrit Baunsgaard, Elaine Holmes, Mark I McCarthy, Chris C Holmes

“…Two of the three hit regions lie within haplotype blocks (at 2p13.1 and 10q24.2) that carry the genetic signature of strong, recent, positive selection in European populations. Genes NAT8 and PYROXD2, both with relatively uncharacterized functional roles, are good candidates for mediating the corresponding mQTL associations. …”
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Metal and metal oxide nanomaterials for heavy metal remediation: novel approaches for selective, regenerative, and scalable water treatment by David B. Olawade, David B. Olawade, David B. Olawade, Ojima Z. Wada, Bamise I. Egbewole, Oluwaseun Fapohunda, Abimbola O. Ige, Sunday Oluwadamilola Usman, Olawale Ajisafe

“…The review identifies several promising nanomaterials, such as graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and metal-organic frameworks, which exhibit high surface areas, tunable surface chemistries, and excellent adsorption capacities. Surface functionalization with specific functional groups (e.g., carboxyl, amino, thiol) significantly enhances the selectivity for target heavy metal ions. …”
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Sustainable Valorization of Jackfruit Peel Waste: Bio‐Functional and Structural Characterization by Rangina Brahma, Subhajit Ray, Prakash Kumar Nayak, Kandi Shridhar

“…Therefore, this study aimed at the bio‐functional and structural characterization of A. heterophyllus peel waste for unlocking its potential for food applications. …”
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AI Chatbots and Cognitive Control: Enhancing Executive Functions Through Chatbot Interactions: A Systematic Review by Pantelis Pergantis, Victoria Bamicha, Charalampos Skianis, Athanasios Drigas

“…The criteria aligned with the study objectives, ensuring a focus on AI chatbots and the impact of conversational agents on executive function. The initial collection totaled <i>n</i> = 115 articles; however, the eligibility requirements led to the final selection of <i>n</i> = 10 studies. …”
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Raw-Data Driven Functional Data Analysis with Multi-Adaptive Functional Neural Networks for Ergonomic Risk Classification Using Facial and Bio-Signal Time-Series Data by Suyeon Kim, Afrooz Shakeri, Seyed Shayan Darabi, Eunsik Kim, Kyongwon Kim

“…To overcome these challenges, this paper proposes a Multi-Adaptive Functional Neural Network (Multi-AdaFNN), a novel method that integrates functional data analysis with deep learning techniques. …”
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An optimization method of multiscale storage tank target detection introducing an attention mechanism by Wenjia Sun, Chunchun Hu, Nianxue Luo, Qiansheng Zhao

“…As containers for chemical storage, storage tanks are potential sources of hazards. Conducting target detection for hazard risk analysis is essential. …”
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Complex I deficiency due to selective loss of Ndufs4 in the mouse heart results in severe hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. by Edward T Chouchani, Carmen Methner, Guido Buonincontri, Chou-Hui Hu, Angela Logan, Stephen J Sawiak, Michael P Murphy, Thomas Krieg

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Selected Problems of the Patient after the Peak-occipital Decompression Surgery Treatment in the Course of the Chiari type I Malformation by Beata Haor, Robert Ślusarz, Agnieszka Królikowska, Renata Jabłońska, Mariola Głowacka, Anita Królikowska

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Phage display of cDNA libraries: enrichment of cDNA expression using open reading frame selection by Peggy Ho Faix, Michael A. Burg, Michelle Gonzales, Edward P. Ravey, Andrew Baird, David Larocca

“…The high level of cDNA expression obtained by ORF selection suggests that ORF-enriched phage cDNA libraries prepared by these methods will be useful as functional genomics tools for identifying natural ligands from various source tissues.…”
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Dynamic Double-Networked Hydrogels by Hybridizing PVA and Herbal Polysaccharides: Improved Mechanical Properties and Selective Antibacterial Activity by Weidong Liu, Chuying Yao, Daohang Wang, Guangyan Du, Yutian Ji, Quan Li

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Optimizing Hyperspectral Desertification Monitoring Through Metaheuristic-Enhanced Wavelet Packet Noise Reduction and Feature Band Selection by Weichao Liu, Jiapeng Xiao, Rongyuan Liu, Yan Liu, Yunzhu Tao, Tian Zhang, Fuping Gan, Ping Zhou, Yuanbiao Dong, Qiang Zhou

“…We applied Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to fine-tune the Wavelet Packet (WP) decomposition levels, thresholds, and wavelet basis function, ensuring optimal spectral decomposition and reconstruction. …”
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Source-load coordinated optimal scheduling strategy considering solar thermal biomass utilization under integrated demand response incentives by ZHANG Yewei, WEN Zhong, WANG Can, NI Zhi, YAN Wenwen, HU Chuanbao

“…Secondly, on the load side, both price-based and substitution-based demand responses are introduced to improve the low-carbon performance of the IES through source-load coordinated optimization. Then, a liquid storage carbon capture system and a tiered carbon tax mechanism are introduced in the IES to enhance the system's low-carbon economic benefits, establishing an objective function to maximize the system's total revenue. …”
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Lactic Acid Bacteria from Northern Thai (Lanna) Fermented Foods: A Promising Source of Probiotics with Applications in Synbiotic Formulation by Nittiya Suwannasom, Achiraya Siriphap, Ornampai Japa, Chonthida Thephinlap, Chutamas Thepmalee, Krissana Khoothiam

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Inversion of Leaf Chlorophyll Content in Different Growth Periods of Maize Based on Multi-Source Data from “Sky–Space–Ground” by Wu Nile, Su Rina, Na Mula, Cha Ersi, Yulong Bao, Jiquan Zhang, Zhijun Tong, Xingpeng Liu, Chunli Zhao

“…This study proposes an improved method based on multi-source data, combining the Sentinel-2A spectral response function (SRF) and computer algorithms, to overcome the limitations of traditional methods. …”
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Effect and mode of action of different doses and sources of zinc in weaning pigs using a meta-analytical and systematic review approach by Diana Luise, Clara Negrini, Federico Correa, Paolo Trevisi

“…A total of 309 articles were identified from a literature research from 2001 to 2021; 85 were selected. Articles were divided in 3 datasets to evaluate: 1) the effects of ZnO doses (ZnO database); 2) the efficacy of ZnO on infection models (challenge database); 3) the effect of different Zn sources (special Zn database). …”
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