Air-gap membrane distillation to desalinate seawater and hypersaline-produced water by Prashan M. Rodrigo, Sana Fatima, Raghava R. Kommalapati, Shankararaman Chellam

“…It achieves this by effectively desalinating seawater and treating complex-produced water from the oil and gas sector. AGMD utilizes a thermal gradient to transport water vapor across a hydrophobic membrane, while an air gap improves separation efficiency by minimizing conductive heat loss. …”
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Optimizing Artificial Neural Network Learning Using Improved Reinforcement Learning in Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm by Taninnuch Lamjiak, Booncharoen Sirinaovakul, Siriwan Kornthongnimit, Jumpol Polvichai, Aysha Sohail

“…The proposed method aims to overcome the limitations of heuristic search and improve the efficiency of weight adjustment in ANNs. This new approach enhances the discovery phase of the traditional R-ABC by including the parameters of neighboring food sources, augmenting the search capabilities for finding the optimal solution. …”
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Productive and economic effects of adding Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CECT 5940 to bread waste-based diets in laying hens by Albertina Felizardo Manteiga, Abilio Paulo Changule, Nilza Jorge Manjate, Dercia Hilario Magaia, Florentina Domingos Chilala, Leonel Antonio Joaquim, Eunice Justino Chivale, Filomena dos Anjos, Manuel Garcia-Herreros, Custódio Gabriel Bila

“…Probiotics such as Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CECT 5940 may enhance nutrient utilization and economic viability when combined with BW. …”
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Cumulative live births and predictive factors of emergency oocyte cryopreservation: a retrospective cohort study by Zichuan Han, Tian Tian, Nan Zhang, Jiaxiang Wang, Jia Li, Lixue Chen, Wan Yang, Ping Liu, Rong Li, Jie Qiao, Rui Yang

“…Abstract Background Oocyte vitrification, a widely utilized assisted reproductive technology for fertility preservation, can address emergencies arising from the unavailability of sperm from the male partner on the day of oocyte retrieval. …”
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Evaluation of Indoor Power Performance of Emerging Photovoltaic Technology for IoT Device Application by Yerassyl Olzhabay, Ikenna Henry Idu, Muhammad Najwan Hamidi, Dahaman Ishak, Arjuna Marzuki, Annie Ng, Ikechi A. Ukaegbu

“…The rapid rise in the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has opened the door for diverse potential applications in powering indoor Internet of Things (IoT) devices. …”
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MAD-CTI: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysis of the Dark Web Using a Multi-Agent Framework by Sayuj Shah, Vijay K. Madisetti

“…By utilizing state-of-the-art LLM models and agents, we demonstrate how organizations can adopt this methodology to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of CTI.…”
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Optimization of Energy Parameters in a Photovoltaic-thermal Solar System by Response Surface Methodology: A Case Study by S. Shoja Pour, A. Motevali, S. H. Samadi, A. Ranjbar Nedamani, P. Biparva

“…The response optimization design was then examined for power, electrical efficiency, thermal efficiency, and total efficiency. …”
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NET-ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS: A PATH TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING by Chidebe Stanley Anyanwu, Oluwadayomi Akinsooto, Olorunshogo Benjamin Ogundipe, Samuel Ikemba

“…Additionally, NZEBs can lead to long-term cost savings, as reduced energy consumption and reliance on external energy sources result in lower utility bills and operational costs. …”
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles for Sustainable Development in the Automotive Industry by Tong Xiqing

“…Future research is expected to focus on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and integrating renewable energy sources. …”
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RAD-Seq-derived SSR markers: a new paradigm for genetic analysis and construction of genetically improved production populations in Pinus koraiensis by Pingyu Yan, Wanying Zhang, Junfei Hao, Xiaotian Miao, Jun Wu, Zixiong Xie, Zhixin Li, Lei Zhang, Hanguo Zhang

“…To achieve this objective, a simplified genome sequencing approach was employed, utiliZing RAD-Seq technology on a sample of 100 clones of Pinus koraiensis sourced from 6 seed orchards. …”
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The Value of PET/CT-Based Radiomics in Predicting Adrenal Metastases in Patients with Cancer by Qiujun He, Xiangxing Kong, Xiangxi Meng, Xiuling Shen, Nan Li

“…Logistic regression analysis was employed to build models based on clinical and PET/CT routine parameters. The open-source software Python (version 3.7.11) was utilized to process the regions of interest (ROI) delineated by ITK-SNAP, extracting radiomic features. …”
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Application of artificial intelligence in the health management of chronic disease: bibliometric analysis by Mingxia Pan, Mingxia Pan, Rong Li, Junfan Wei, Huan Peng, Ziping Hu, Yuanfang Xiong, Na Li, Yuqin Guo, Weisheng Gu, Hanjiao Liu, Hanjiao Liu

“…Hoping our findings will serve as a useful reference for guiding further research and fostering the effective application of AI in healthcare.MethodsThe Web of Science Core Collection database was utilized as the source. All relevant publications from inception to August 2024 were retrieved. …”
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PFO‐ACCESS: Augmenting Communications for Medical Care or Closure in the Evaluation of Patients With Stroke With Cardiac Shunts by Yasaman Pirahanchi, Benjamin Shifflett, Ehtisham Mahmud, Stefanie Brennan, Dawn M. Meyer, Melissa Mortin, Lovella Hailey, Jeffrey Bowers, Vikas Ravi, Julián Carrión, Reza Bavarsad, Kunal Agrawal, Royya Modir, Thomas Hemmen, Brett C. Meyer

“…Statistical comparisons utilized Mann–Whitney U, chi‐square, Fisher's exact, and exact Poisson test where appropriate. …”
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Modelling of acid brown 14 and acid yellow 36 dyes adsorption from water by self-nitrogen-doped activated carbon by Mohamed A. El-Nemr, Mohamed A. Hassaan, Murat Yılmaz, Ahmed El Nemr

“…The highest elimination efficiency of 63.29% and 85.86% was achieved at pH 1.5 for AB14 and AY36 dyes, respectively. …”
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Effect of storage on physicochemical properties, bioactive compounds and sensory attributes of drinks powder enriched with pumpkin (cucurbita moschata L.) by Md. Abdul Halim, Md. Abdul Wazed, Sami Al Obaid, Mohammad Javed Ansari, Anika Tahosin, Md. Tajminur Rahman, Fatehatun Noor, N.H.M. Rubel Mozumder, Anwara Akter Khatun

“…Hence, the drink powder that utilizes pumpkin may be an efficient means to preserve pumpkin and conserve its bioactive ingredients. …”
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The Need for Environmental Information Quality by Maria Anna Jankowska

“…The answer may lie in utilizing our skills in the creation and implementation of good, efficient searching strategies to serve the public needs and in the production of a creditable publication. …”
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Microbial biomass conversion for hydrogen production: A review by Muhamad Reda Galih Pangestu, Shaikh Abdur Razzak, Shihab Uddin

“…The escalating demand for clean and sustainable energy sources has propelled hydrogen to the forefront of alternative fuel research. …”
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Innovative solutions for sustainable space heating: Integrating solar air heaters and low-cost retrofitting windows for hilly region of Kashmir by Ahmed Sharique Anees, Salman Ahmad, Rayes Ahmad Lone, Zahoor Ahmad Ganie

“…The primary aim of these retrofit windows is to optimize energy efficiency affordably, minimizing heat transfer and preventing air leaks, thereby reducing energy consumption and utility bills while enhancing indoor comfort by maintaining stable temperatures. …”
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A Novel Optimal Control Strategy of Four Drive Motors for an Electric Vehicle by Chien-Hsun Wu, Wei-Zhe Gao, Jie-Ming Yang

“…If the output of different drive motors can be effectively controlled, energy losses during the distribution process can be reduced, thereby greatly improving overall efficiency. This study presents a simulation platform for an electric vehicle with four motors as power sources. …”
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Pragmatic questionnaire-based evaluation of auditory function in individuals with major neurocognitive disorders and hearing loss in diverse contexts by Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Antonios Alexandros Demertzis, Panagiotis Biris, Polychronis Economou, Eric Frison, Piers Dawes, Iracema Leroi

“…BackgroundHearing impairment in older people is a significant risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, while it is a source of bias in the diagnostic workup of cognitive complaints. …”
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