Influence of Cryopreservation on the Acrosome Reaction in Hucul Stallion Spermatozoa by Monika Bugno-Poniewierska, Monika Bielecka, Natalia Pietras, Barbara Kij-Mitka, Zenon Podstawski, Bogusława Długosz

“…The acrosome reaction is one of the most important physiological events associated with the fertilization process. Therefore, our goal was to determine the level of acrosome reaction in chilled and frozen/thawed Hucul stallion semen using the FluoAcro test and the SCA^® semen analysis system. …”
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A smart walking stick with voice guidance in an African language for visually impaired persons by Abisola Olayiwola, Wasilat Olayode, Temiloluwa Akintayo, Ajibola Oyedeji, Dare Olayiwola, Martins Osifeko, Olatilewa Abolade

“…The model is subsequently deployed to Render's cloud server to leverage advanced computational resources for efficient processing. The final stage involves integrating the trained model with the ESP32. …”
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Utilization of lipoxins and other specialised pro-resolving mediators in the prevention and treatment of diabetic nephropathy and diabetic cardiovascular disease by Bergo Ivan, Pastorello Ylenia

“…Whilst first originating in the adipose tissue, this pathophysiological process later affects the muscles and the liver as well. …”
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Allyl triphenyl phosphonium bromide, an ionic liquid as an eco-friendly and green inhibitor for corrosion of aluminium in hydrochloric acid: Mechanistic insights and experimental v... by Mansi Y. Chaudhary, Meenakshi Gupta, Prerna Bansal, Yudhvir S. Sharma, Neelu Dheer, Arun Kant, M. Ramananda Singh, Shramila Yadav

“…The enhancement of charge transfer resistance (Rct) values on addition of ATPB in electrochemical impedance spectroscopic studies in comparison over the Rct value in HCl without ATPB reveals that charge transfer mechanism is involved in the inhibition process. The decrease in double layer capacitance (Cdl) also occurred along with an increase in concentrations. …”
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Optimizing agricultural biomass selection for biochar production using multicriteria decision-making by Ayodeji Raphael Ige, Grażyna Łaska, Grzegorz Świderski, Grzegorz Zając

“…Key factors influencing biochar quality, including lignin content, carbon content, and nitrogen content, were prioritized during the selection process. A comprehensive evaluation was conducted, incorporating proximate analyses, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and heating value assessments to verify the beneficial properties of various agricultural biomass types. …”
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Pathological omics prediction of early and advanced colon cancer based on artificial intelligence model by Zhe Wang, Yang Wu, Yingjie Li, Qingwen Wang, Hongfei Yi, Hongyan Shi, Xinyue Sun, Chengxiang Liu, Kuanyu Wang

“…The prediction model has the potential to generalize in the process of combining pathological omics diagnosis. …”
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Frequency and pain intensity of painful procedures in premature infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit by Ali-Asghar Barzegari, Zahra Akbarian_rad, Hossein-Ali Nikbakht, Mojtaba Qanbari Qalehsari, Seyedeh Roghayeh Jafarian_amiri, Ali Zabihi, Mobina Kazemi

“…These procedures are very effective in their growth and recovery process. This study was conducted to determine “the frequency and pain intensity of painful procedures in premature infants hospitalized in NICU.” …”
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Ferritin nanocage loading lycopene for improving blood-brain barrier transcytosis and attenuating D-galactose-induced apoptosis in PC12 cells by Xiaoyu Xia, Han Li, Xianbing Xu, Zhenyu Wang, Junjie Yi, Guanghua Zhao, Ming Du

“…Aging is a physiological process that leads to degeneration and functional decline of the brain. …”
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An Electrospinning Sample Delivery Device for Synchrotron-Based Biomacromolecule Serial Crystallography Research by Li Yu, Zhijun Wang, Qin Xu, Bo Sun, Qingjie Xiao, Weiwei Wang, Yuzhu Wang, Qisheng Wang, Jianhua He

“…Currently, several challenges hinder the progress of this technology, including the preparation of numerous microcrystal samples, methods for sample delivery, data acquisition efficiency, and data processing techniques. The device introduced in this paper is designed to facilitate serial crystallographic experiments at the synchrotron radiation station, employing electrospinning in the vacuum cavity to reduce the average flux, mitigate the effects of air ionization on the Taylor cone, and enhance the stability of Taylor cone during the data acquisition process. …”
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Advances on hybrid modelling for bioprocesses engineering: Insights into research trends and future directions from a bibliometric approach by Juan Federico Herrera-Ruiz, Javier Fontalvo, Oscar Andrés Prado-Rubio

“…Hybrid modeling in bioprocess engineering has emerged as a promising approach to strengthen process system engineering applications. However, understanding evolution of the field structure is a challenge. …”
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Study on Dynamic Evolution of Roof Crack and Support Timing of Secondary Tunneling for Large Section Open-Off Cut in Deep Mines by Shuaigang Liu, Jianbiao Bai, Xiangyu Wang, Bowen Wu, Guanghui Wang, Yanhui Li, Jun Xu

“…The numerical simulation results show that the process of roof crack evolution after the primary excavation section and the second excavation section can be divided into three stages according to microseismic activities, and the reasonable supporting time can control the propagation of roof microcracks and reduce the development height of macrocracks. …”
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CO₂ Reforming of Methane over Ru Supported Catalysts Under Mild Conditions by Alexandros K. Bikogiannakis, Andriana Lymperi, Paraskevas Dimitropoulos, Kyriakos Bourikas, Alexandros Katsaounis, Georgios Kyriakou

“…The CO₂ (Dry) Reforming of Methane (DRM) is a key process for reducing CO₂ and CH₄ emissions while producing syngas with an H₂/CO ratio of 1, ideal for Fischer–Tropsch synthesis. …”
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Detection of Mycotoxins in Cereal Grains and Nuts Using Machine Learning Integrated Hyperspectral Imaging: A Review by Md. Ahasan Kabir, Ivan Lee, Chandra B. Singh, Gayatri Mishra, Brajesh Kumar Panda, Sang-Heon Lee

“…Additionally, selecting only relevant spectral features reduces ML model complexity and enhances reliability in the detection process. This review contributes to a deeper understanding of the integration of HSI and ML for food safety applications in cereal grains and nuts. …”
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Robot path planning based on improved ant colony optimization by XUE Xiang, ZHU Qixin, ZHU Yonghong

“…Finally, a cubic B-spline curve was used for the path smoothing process, which smoothes the paths and shortens the length of the paths. …”
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Impact Dynamics of a Percussive System Based on Rotary-Percussive Ultrasonic Drill by Yinchao Wang, Qiquan Quan, Hongying Yu, He Li, Deen Bai, Zongquan Deng

“…Based on the theory of conservation of momentum and Newton’s impact law, collision process of the percussive system under no-load condition is analyzed to establish the collision model between the percussive horn, the free mass, and the drill tool. …”
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Low hemoglobin A1c levels in a patient with diabetic ketoacidosis: Fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus by Melikşah Keskin, Şenay Savaş-Erdeve, Semra Çetinkaya, Zehra Aycan

“… Fulminant type 1 diabetes mellitus (FT1DM) is a clinical condition that is characterized by remarkably rapid and complete pancreatic β-cell destruction, rapid onset of hyperglycemic symptoms followed by ketoacidosis. In most cases this process takes a few days. Although rare, there have been clinical manifestations with a prolonged progress that lasts longer than one week. …”
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Capacity Constraint Analysis Using Object Detection for Smart Manufacturing by Hafiz Mughees Ahmad, Afshin Rahimi, Khizer Hayat

“…The increasing adoption of Deep Learning (DL)-based Object Detection (OD) models in smart manufacturing has opened up new avenues for optimizing production processes. Traditional industries facing capacity constraints require noninvasive methods for in-depth operations analysis to optimize processes and increase revenue. …”
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Investigation the effect of exchange solvents on the adsorption performances of Ce-MOFs towards organic dyes by Hossein Molavi, Mohammad Sepehr Salimi

“…Four different solvents including ethanol, chloroform, acetone, and methanol were used in the solvent-exchange process to engineer the properties of prepared Ce-MOFs. …”
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Deep learning-based research on fault warning for marine dual fuel engines by Lingkai Meng, Huibing Gan, Haisheng Liu, Daoyi Lu

“…Additionally, residual value distribution curves and statistical process control methods were employed to set alarm thresholds for residuals. …”
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Optimum Design of a Photovoltaic Inverter System Based on Ga, Pso and Gwo Algorithms with a Mppt Sliding Mode Control by Alberto Coronado-Mendoza, Mónica Camas-Náfate, Jesús Sergio Artal-Sevil, José Antonio Domínguez-Navarro

“…In this study, four performance indices are proposed to evaluate the efficiency and energy quality of photovoltaic systems quantitatively. The entire process is analyzed, encompassing solar energy capture, DC-DC and DC-AC conversion, and filtering, to deliver maximum energy and quality to the load. …”
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