Muscovite based polyaniline nanocomposite as effective adsorbent for removal of Cd2+ and Pb2+ ions from liquid waste by M. Nageeb Rashed, A. S. A. Arifien, F. A. El-Dowy

“…This study ended with the cost- effective preparation of PANI/Msc nanocomposite that offers a promising solution for the removal of heavy metals from contaminated water source. In addition, the capability study regarding Pb2+ and Cd2+ion adsorption over the PANI/Msc nanocomposite clearly revealed that our method is suitable for large- scale application.…”
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Synergistic effects of GGBFS addition and oven drying on the physical and mechanical properties of fly ash-based geopolymer aggregates by T. Muralidhara Rao, B. Naga Malleswara Rao, Bypaneni Krishna Chaitanya, Mukkala Priyanka, Venkatesh Chava, Chereddy Sonali Sri Durga

“…Furthermore, two aggregate drying methods, oven drying, and ambient air drying, are adopted to evaluate their optimal performance through physical and mechanical tests. …”
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How sustainable are hypocaloric and balanced diets for weight loss? by Ramona De Amicis, Andrea Foppiani, Alessandro Leone, Federica Sileo, Francesca Menichetti, Sara Paola Mambrini, Marta Pellizzari, Massimiliano Tucci, Daniela Martini, Cristian Del Bo, Patrizia Riso, Simona Bertoli, Alberto Battezzati

“…Objective To compare conventional hypocaloric and balanced weight-loss diets with the sustainable EAT-IT diet, investigating their alignment, the influence of BMI and sex on EAT-IT adherence, to optimize the EAT-IT diet for weight management. Methods 4032 patients (72% female, median age 49y, BMI 29 kg/m2) received hypocaloric diets based on Mediterranean principles (51% carbohydrates, 31% lipids, 0.9 g/kg body weight protein, 17 g/1000 kcal fiber), following Italian dietary guidelines. …”
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Efficient Conditions of Enzyme-Assisted Extractions and Pressurized Liquids for Recovering Polyphenols with Antioxidant Capacity from Pisco Grape Pomace as a Sustainable Strategy by Jacqueline Poblete, Mario Aranda, Issis Quispe-Fuentes

“…The pisco industry generates significant environmental waste, particularly grape pomace, which is a rich source of phenolic compounds. Emerging extraction technologies offer promising alternatives for recovering these bioactive components. …”
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Amniotic fluid MSCs for scaffold-free cartilage repair: spheroid fusion and chondrogenic microtissue development by Carolina Coli Zuliani, Jéssica Bruna da Cunha, Victor Marchiori de Souza, Kleber Cursino de Andrade, Ângela Maria Moraes, Ibsen Bellini Coimbra

“…This study investigates amniotic fluid-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (AF-MSC) as a promising cell source for tissue engineering.Research design and method Cartilage-like microtissues were produced by differentiating AF-MSC into chondrocytes within a 3D culture system. …”
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Research and application of micro-scale fracture prediction technology for deep coalbed methane based on five-dimensional seismic data by Lei ZHANG, Fengyin XU, Jiangnan TONG, Feng ZHANG, Feng WANG, Wei HOU, Yihang CHANG, Songyi HOU, Xiangbing PEI, Zhenyi CAO, Tong CHEN, Xuefeng LI, Ke ZHOU, Yongzhou LI, Huaibin ZHEN, Wenting ZENG

“…Through OVT （Offset Vector Tile）domain processing, we obtained five-dimensional seismic data encompassing time, space (3D coordinates), offset (or source-receiver distance), and azimuth. For the first time, we employed azimuthal statistics to investigate the development degree, orientation, and developmental stages of micro-scale fractures. …”
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Solar Tracker Control System and Solar Panel Monitoring Based on Internet of Things by I Dewa Gede Agung Raisa Giovani, Made Sumerta Yasa, I Gede Ketut Sri Budarsa, I Wayan Raka Ardana, I Made Purbhawa, I Kadek Amerta Yasa

“…Solar energy into electrical energy is still not optimally utilized. One of the methods used to optimize the use of solar energy into electrical energy through solar panels is a solar tracker system and real-time remote monitoring based on the Internet of Things. …”
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SmartScanPCOS: A feature-driven approach to cutting-edge prediction of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome using Machine Learning and Explainable Artificial Intelligence by Umaa Mahesswari G, Uma Maheswari P

“…Moreover, to identify essential features for PCOS prediction three feature selection methods: Threshold-driven Optimized Principal Component Analysis (TOPCA), Optimized Salp Swarm (OSSM), and Threshold-driven Optimized Mutual Information Method (TOMIM) were fine-tuned through thresholding and improvisation to detect diverse attribute sets with varying numbers and combinations. …”
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Camellia sinensis phytochemical profiling, drug-likeness, and antibacterial activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria: in vitro and in silico insights by Farouk Boudou, Amal Belakredar, Ahcene Keziz, Huda Alsaeedi, David Cornu, Mikhael Bechelany, Mikhael Bechelany, Ahmed Barhoum, Ahmed Barhoum

“…MD simulations confirmed the stability of the EGCG-protein complex, with RMSD values (∼2.5–3.0 Å), reduced RMSF at key residues, and stable Rg (∼18–20 Å).DiscussionThe results highlight that C. sinensis is a valuable source of bioactive phenolic compounds with promising antibacterial properties against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, particularly EGCG. …”
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Ultrasensitive turn-off fluorescent sensor for estimation of the new influenza antiviral prodrug baloxavir marboxil in its pharmaceutical formulation by Amira S. Gouda, Mamdouh R. Rezk, Ahmed M. Abdel-Megied, Hoda M. Marzouk

“…Thiosemicarbazide was used as a nitrogen and sulfur source, while citric acid was used as a carbon source to produce fluorescent probes. …”
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Bonding of timber and high-performance concrete by Tomáš Vlach, Nick Vanheeswijck, Jan Macháček, Eliška Kafková, Věra Kabíčková, Jakub Hájek

“…The findings highlight the potential of timber-concrete composite systems high-performance concrete to achieve high shear strength and structural integrity through optimized adhesive and rib configurations. The goal is to make maximum use of the material’s mechanical potential and significantly reduce the primary sources of raw materials. …”
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Characteristics and influencing factors of livestock residue nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic matter discharge and spatial distribution of pollution potential: Case study in the Y... by Hong-tao Liu, Jia-yi Hou, Min Deng, Zhi-gang Sun

“…Even low-risk waterways, such as the Yellow River and Xianxian Ditch, posed potential threats to the Bohai Sea. Optimizing breeding scale, flushing intensity, manure cleaning and treatment methods, and farm-river distances can effectively reduce pollution risks.…”
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Ultrasoft Ground Treatment of Vacuum Preloading Combined with Calcium-Based Flocculants by Jin-Kai Yan, Feng Ji, Xia Bian, Gui-Zhong Xu, Lei Liu, Xue-Ling Liu, Jian-Hua Song

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Cross-Layer Stream Allocation of mMIMO-OFDM Hybrid Beamforming Video Communications by You-Ting Chen, Shu-Ming Tseng, Yung-Fang Chen, Chao Fang

“…A key distinction of our approach is the integration of cross-layer resource allocation, which jointly considers both the physical layer channel state information (CSI) and the application layer video rate-distortion (RD) function. While traditional methods optimize for spectral efficiency (SE), our proposed method directly maximizes the peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) to enhance video quality, aligning with the growing demand for high-quality video communication. …”
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Development of Quality Control Parameters for Standardization of Herb of the Cultivated Plant <i>Alchemilla mollis</i> (Buser) Rothm. by V. D. Boyarshinov, E. V. Zorina

“…Ethyl acetate : acetic acid (85 : 15) was chosen as the optimal chromatographic system. A modification and validation of the method for the quantitative determination of flavonoids in Alchemilla herb was carried out. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Crop Chlorophyll Mapping Using Remote Sensing Approaches: Achievements, Limitations, and Future Perspectives by Xuan Li, Bingxue Zhu, Sijia Li, Lushi Liu, Kaishan Song, Jiping Liu

“…Future research should improve model generalizability for different vegetation types and environmental conditions and integrate multi-source remote sensing data to improve spatial and temporal resolution. …”
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Study on the Effect of EICP Combined with Nano-SiO₂ and Soil Stabilizer on Improving Loess Surface Strength by Xueyan Wang, Bo Wang, Yili Yuan, Tao Yang, Guojie Dong, Chen Shi

“…This study evaluated the urease activity of soybean and sword bean at different temperatures to screen the optimal enzyme source for enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation (EICP). …”
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Functional and Mechanistic Insights into the Fatty-Acid CoA Ligase FadK in Escherichia coli by Dafeng Liu, Ablikim Abdiriyim, Lvxia Zhang, Feng Yu

“…Fatty acids serve as the central carbon and energy source, a process mediated by fatty acid-coenzyme A (CoA) ligases encoded by fad genes such as FadK. …”
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Implementing Large Language Models in Health Care: Clinician-Focused Review With Interactive Guideline by HongYi Li, Jun-Fen Fu, Andre Python

“…Most LLMs with multimodal abilities are closed-source models and, therefore, lack of transparency, model customization, and fine-tuning for specific clinical tasks and may also pose challenges regarding data protection and privacy, which are common requirements in clinical settings. …”
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Selection of the Process of Arc Welding of Sealing Surfaces of Power Valves with a Consumable Electrode in the Shielding Gas by D. V. Rogozin, V. A. Lenivkin

“…One of the main requirements to the methods of weld overlay of sealing surfaces of power valve trim parts is to obtain a high-quality wear-resistant pad with minimal penetration and optimal process performance. …”
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