Modeling of the ORNL PCA Benchmark Using SCALE6.0 Hybrid Deterministic-Stochastic Methodology by Mario Matijević, Dubravko Pevec, Krešimir Trontl

“…The shielding analysis was performed using multigroup shielding library v7_200n47g derived from general purpose ENDF/B-VII.0 library. As a source of response functions for reaction rate calculations with MAVRIC we used international reactor dosimetry libraries (IRDF-2002 and IRDF-90.v2) and appropriate cross-sections from transport library v7_200n47g. …”
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Design and Implementation of an Integrated Underwater Wireless Optical Communication and Ranging System by WANG Jiale, ZHENG Kaiwen, LIAN Jie

“…【Conclusion】These findings indicate that the proposed OICAR system can realize efficient underwater communication and precise ranging functions in real time.…”
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Wastewater metagenomics in Africa: Opportunities and challenges. by Stephen Kanyerezi, Fatma Zahra Guerfali, Abbas Abel Anzaku, Oluwasegun Adesina Babaleye, Tracey Calvert-Joshua, Julien Alban Nguinkal, Oluwaseun Paul Amoo, Chiraz Atri, Waqasuddin Khan, Iqra Saleh, M Imran Nisar, Arthur Shem Kasambula, Koketso Morapedi, Gerald Mboowa

“…The advent of metagenomics has dramatically expanded our understanding of microbial communities, particularly through the study of wastewater, which serves as a rich source of microbial data. In Africa, wastewater metagenomics presents unparalleled opportunities for public health monitoring, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) tracking, and the discovery of new microbial species and functions. …”
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Identifying Public Transit Commuters Based on Both the Smartcard Data and Survey Data: A Case Study in Xiamen, China by Shichao Sun, Dongyuan Yang

“…Compared with existing methods which were plagued by the validation of the accuracy of the identification results, the adopted approach was a machine learning algorithm with functions of accuracy checking. The classifier was trained and tested by survey data obtained from 532 valid questionnaires. …”
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Enhanced high-sensitivity multi-layer neutron detector based on LiF:ZnS(Ag) scintillator by Ilan Cohen Zada, Alon Osovizky, Itzhak Orion

“…Abstract This study proposes a novel, highly sensitive neutron detector design utilizing a unique multi-layered configuration. Each layer consists of a LiF: ZnS(Ag) scintillator coupled with a transparent neutron moderator that also functions as a light guide for the Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) light sensor. …”
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Techno-structural and 3-D geometric morphometric analysis applied for investigating the variability of Holocene unifacial tools in tropical Central Brazil. by Marina González-Varas, Antoine Lourdeau, Letícia Gonçalves, Rafael Lemos de Souza, Diego Teixeira Mendes, Tatyana Beltrão de Oliveira, Gustavo Furlaneto Silva, Hubert Forestier, Rolando Romero, Antonio Pérez-Balarezo

“…Lithic technology during this period was mainly marked by localized sourcing of raw materials, the use of multifunctional tools, a variety of projectile point designs, and the frequently utilization of unifacial shaping technology. …”
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Decoherence of quantum superpositions in near-extremal Reissner-Nordström black holes with quantum gravity corrections by Ran Li, Zhong-Xiao Man, Jin Wang

“…By employing the effective field theory approach, we model the black hole as a quantum system coupled to an external source via a scalar field, and derive the relation between the decoherence rate and the two-point correlation function of the operators acting on the black quantum system. …”
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Maximizing Bifunctionality for Overall Water Splitting by Integrating H2 Spillover and Oxygen Vacancies in CoPBO/Co3O4 Composite Catalyst by Rinkoo Bhabal, Aniruddha Bhide, Suraj Gupta, Rohan Fernandes, Nainesh Patel

“…In the pursuit of utilizing renewable energy sources for green hydrogen (H2) production, alkaline water electrolysis has emerged as a key technology. …”
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MINN: A metabolic-informed neural network for integrating omics data into genome-scale metabolic modeling by Gabriele Tazza, Francesco Moro, Dario Ruggeri, Bas Teusink, László Vidács

“…Recently, a new framework to embed GEMs in a neural network has been introduced: these hybrid models combine the strengths of mechanistic and data-driven approaches, offering a promising platform for integrating different data sources with mechanistic knowledge. In this study, we present a Metabolic-Informed Neural Network (MINN) that utilizes multi-omics data to predict metabolic fluxes in Escherichia coli, under different growth rates and gene knockouts. …”
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Istihsan in Determination of the Lunar Month: Jurisprudential Flexibility for Harmonizing the Ummah by Geubrina Rizky Ananda Sy, Nur Mahmudi Qiromi, Mahsun Mahsun, Amir Tajrid

“…Istihsan, which etymologically means "considering something better," remains a debated method of ijtihad among Islamic jurisprudence scholars (ushuliyyin), although still practically utilized. This study aims to explore how Istihsan functions as a jurisprudential catalyst in the application of astronomical science (Ilmu Falak), especially concerning the determination of lunar months, offering potential solutions for harmonizing differences among the Muslim community. …”
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Research Progress of Bioactive Peptides in Improving Type II Diabetes by Jiaxin Yu, Guoxing Chen, Yan Jin, Min Zhang, Tao Wu

“…These peptides also contribute to the enhancement of pancreatic islet function, lowering systemic inflammation by influencing various molecular signaling pathways. …”
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Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network by Pinank Patel, Nagaraj Patil, Ahmed Mohsen, Aditya Kashyap, Nofal Adrees Hasan, Karthikeyan A, Dhirendra Nath Thatoi, Deepak Gupta, Alireza kamranfar

“…Various technologies, such as photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, combustion engines, and fuel cells, can be utilized as DG sources, depending on geographic suitability. …”
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MPC-Based Arctan Droop Control Strategy of the Parallel Inverter System in an Islanded AC Microgrid by J. D. D. Iyakaremye, G. N. Nyakoe, C. W. Wekesa

“…This DG’s technology is enabled by utilizing renewable energy sources (REs) that are ecofriendly; however, these REs are intermittent by their nature, so controlling a power electronic device interfaced with them to be connected to the grid is another challenge. …”
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Involvement of Anion-Specific Effects in Changes in the Gelation and Thermodynamic Properties of Calcium Alginate Hydrogel by Yuqiao Wang, Lin Li, Jiacheng Liu, Jianan Yan, Ce Wang, Bin Lai, Yu Dong, Haitao Wu

“…This study highlights the importance of anion-specific effects on the properties of alginate hydrogels and provides insights into the utilization of these effects to fabricate functional hydrogels with variable properties.…”
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Optimal fractional order automatic generation control including an excitation system for hybrid interconnected grids by Awadh Ba Wazir, Sultan Alghamdi, Abdullah Ali Alhussainy, Abdulraheem H. Alobaidi, N. Gowtham

“…The objective function is created utilizing the integral of time square error (ITSE), overshoot, undershoot, and settling time, with suitable weight factors. …”
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Differential effects of young and old hematopoietic stem cell niches on bone marrow-derived dendritic cells by Patrik Milić, Mojca Justin Kjuder, Katerina Jazbec Gradišar, Urban Švajger, Primož Rožman

“…As individuals age, the HSC niche undergoes significant changes, including greater adipocyte accumulation and alterations in the molecular microenvironment, which may influence the development and function of immune cells. Among these cells, the impact of the aging HSC niche on dendritic cell (DC) function is less understood. …”
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New Thermoelectric Sensor Adapted to Realize an Infrared Radiations Detector by Mohammed Rahmoun, Khalid Hachami, Abdelwahad Touil, Benaissa Bellach, Mohammed Bailich, Ammar Merdani

“…The present paper deals with the design and the realization of a new thermoelectric sensor (Seebeck), sensitive to the infrared radiations emitted by different sources. The function mechanism utilizes radiative absorption phenomena, heat transfer, and thermoelectric effects. …”
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Human Supernumerary Teeth-Derived Apical Papillary Stem Cells Possess Preferable Characteristics and Efficacy on Hepatic Fibrosis in Mice by Jun Yao, Nan Chen, Xiaojing Wang, Leisheng Zhang, Jiali Huo, Ying Chi, Zongjin Li, Zhongchao Han

“…Dental tissue has been acknowledged as an advantaged source for high-quality dental pulp stem cell (DPSC) preparation. …”
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Predicting Thermochemical Equilibria with Interacting Defects: Sr_{1−x}Ce_{x}MnO_{3−δ} Alloys for Water Splitting by Anuj Goyal, Michael D. Sanders, Ryan P. O’Hayre, Stephan Lany

“…Solar thermochemical hydrogen is one of the few potential routes towards direct fuel production from renewable energy sources, but the thermodynamic boundary conditions for efficient and economic energy conversion are challenging. …”
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Photocatalytic performance of Se-modified TiO2 prepared with triethanolamine or iminodiacetic acid as hydrolysis inhibitors by Xia Zhang, Jinyu Yang, Junjie Xu, Shizhong Zhou, Yanglin Zhang, Xuan Liu, Yanqing Zhang, Yuesheng Li, Jun Guo

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