Molecular characterization of the evolution of phagosomes by Jonathan Boulais, Matthias Trost, Christian R Landry, Régis Dieckmann, Emmanuel D Levy, Thierry Soldati, Stephen W Michnick, Pierre Thibault, Michel Desjardins

“…Abstract Amoeba use phagocytosis to internalize bacteria as a source of nutrients, whereas multicellular organisms utilize this process as a defense mechanism to kill microbes and, in vertebrates, initiate a sustained immune response. …”
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Optimizing energy efficiency in residential buildings: A comprehensive evaluation of solar concrete water heaters integrated with photovoltaics and thermoelectric cooling by Balamurali Duraivel, Natarajan Muthuswamy

“…This roof design offers a sustainable solution to residential energy demands, reducing dependence on conventional sources.…”
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Engineered microbial platform confers resistance against heavy metals via phosphomelanin biosynthesis by Xiaokang Ren, Luyang Zhao, Jintao Shen, Peng Zhou, Kaili Zhao, Chengqian Yuan, Ruirui Xing, Xuehai Yan

“…However, there exists a vast urgency to optimize these engineered microbial platforms, which will amplify their protective capabilities, integrate multifaceted functions, and thereby expand their utility and effectiveness. …”
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Enhancing grid frequency regulation in low inertia modern multi‐area power systems using cascaded non‐integer control approaches with BESS‐based virtual inertia by Tushar Kanti Roy, Amanullah Maung Than Oo

“…Abstract In modern power systems, the integration of inverter‐based renewable energy sources has significantly reduced system inertia, leading to heightened frequency fluctuations and potential instability within multi‐area interconnected microgrids. …”
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Heterogeneous III-V/Si micro-ring laser array with multi-state non-volatile memory for ternary content-addressable memories by Stanley Cheung, Yanir London, Yuan Yuan, Bassem Tossoun, Yiwei Peng, Yingtao Hu, Thomas Van Vaerenbergh, Di Liang, Chong Zhang, Geza Kurczveil, Raymond G. Beausoleil

“…These non-volatile lasers are used to demonstrate optical ternary content-addressable memories (O-TCAM) which can find utility in fast memory search and in-memory computing functions necessary for various machine learning algorithms. …”
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Pixel-super-resolved lens-free quantitative phase microscopy with partially coherent illumination by Yang Chen, Xuejuan Wu, Linpeng Lu, Jiasong Sun, Runnan Zhang, Wenhui Lin, Yufan Chen, Maciej Trusiak, Peng Gao, Chao Zuo

“…Based on the partially coherent imaging model, we integrate the spatial coherence transfer function (SCTF) obtained from the pre-calibrated LED source distribution during the iteration process to obtain an accurate high-resolution recovery. …”
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A deep learning approach for white blood cells image generation and classification using SRGAN and VGG19 by Jannatul Ferdousi, Soyabul Islam Lincoln, Md. Khorshed Alom, Md. Foysal

“…The generated images of SRGAN overcome challenges associated with misclassification due to the poor resolution of microscopic images, while the use of a pretrained model as a classifier reduces classification complexity. The source code of the entire work is available at https://github.com/Jannatul-Ferdousi/SRGAN_VGG19_WBC.git.…”
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A bibliometric study on Sordariales fungi covering genetic diversity, ecological interactions and biotechnological applications by N.F. Wulandari, A.R. Syam, L. Alhamd, B. Gunadi, Yosmaniar , E. Widjaja, B.N. Utomo, S. Wahyuwardani, R. Widiastuti, T. Kadarini, D. Safar

“…Future research should expand data sources and explore molecular mechanisms, as Sordariales fungi are vital for ecological processes and innovative biotechnological applications.…”
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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

“…The paper employs a spread-spectrum communication scheme to transmit communication information, which effectively combats channel fading caused by the transmitter light source and the transmission channel, thereby ensuring the successful transmission of communication information. …”
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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

“…Smartcard data, with its wide coverage and relative abundance, could provide new opportunities to study public transit riders’ behaviors and travel patterns with much less cost than conventional data source. However, the major limitation of smartcard data is the absence of social attributes of the cardholders, so that it cannot clearly extract public transit commuters and explain the mechanism of their travel behaviors. …”
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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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A Contrast-Enhanced Approach for Aerial Moving Target Detection Based on Distributed Satellites by Yu Li, Hansheng Su, Jinming Chen, Weiwei Wang, Yingbin Wang, Chongdi Duan, Anhong Chen

“…However, target detection is restricted by radiation sources since IOs are often uncontrollable. To address this, we utilize satellite radars operating in an active self-transmitting and self-receiving mode for controllability. …”
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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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Conservation Voltage Reduction Strategy for Autonomous Microgrid with Improved Voltage-CurrentDroop-Based Inverter Control Framework by Sumit Kumar Jha, Deepak Kumar, S. R. Samantaray

“…The fast dynamics and flexible control are the characteristics of the voltage-current droop method which further increases the inertia of the voltage source inverter. For utilizing these advantages of this droop method, it is required to determine the accurate droop gain to properly coordinate the distribution of power among DGs. …”
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Enhancing Soil Health and Tea Plant Quality Through Integrated Organic and Chemical Fertilization Strategies by Pengyao Miao, Xiaomin Pang, Mengzhen Zhang, Weiting Cheng, Zewei Zhou, Yuanping Li, Haibin Wang, Xiaoli Jia, Jianghua Ye, Qi Zhang

“…Catalase activity was highest in JOF, both significantly surpassing JCF. Microbial functional diversity analysis indicated that combined organic fertilization improved soil microorganisms’ utilization of carbon sources, significantly enhancing the Shannon diversity index and evenness. …”
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Two kinds of Pyrus Ussurian pears pomace analysis of physicochemical properties and their effects on the production of ham sausage by YANG Xiaokuan, CHANG Xuedong

“…Thus, the addition of PUPP as a functional ingredient into meat products after processing, can not only solve the problem of pollution, but also achieve the reuse of dietary fiber resources.In order to improve the utilization rate of P. …”
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