Retraction Note: Enhancing MPPT performance for partially shaded photovoltaic arrays through backstepping control with Genetic Algorithm-optimized gains by Serge Raoul Dzonde Naoussi, Kenfack Tsobze Saatong, Reagan Jean Jacques Molu, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Mohit Bajaj, Mohamed Louzazni, Milkias Berhanu, Salah Kamel

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Efficacy and Safety of Single-Session Radiofrequency Ablation in Treating Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Short-Term Prospective Cohort Study by Van Bang Nguyen, Thi Xuan Nguyen, Van Vy Hau Nguyen, Hai Thuy Nguyen, Dinh Toan Nguyen, Chi Van Le

“…This short-term prospective study from a single medical center was conducted on 93 benign thyroid nodules in 93 patients treated with RFA. Two basic techniques were used: the trans-isthmic approach and moving-shot technique. …”
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Localized Chronic Form of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in the Femur of a 16-Year-Old Male Successfully Treated with Radiofrequency Ablation by Kyriakos Papavasiliou, Antonia Bintoudi, Apostolos Vlahodimos, Eleftherios Tsiridis, Prodromos Hytiroglou, Ioannis Tsitouridis, Fares Sayegh

“…Only three cases of patients suffering from a localized chronic form of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) successfully treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) have been published so far. …”
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Ablation of Hepatic Tumors through the Use of a Novel Magnetic Nanocomposite Probe: Magnetic Characterization and Finite Element Method Analysis by Yvonne Konku, John Kutor, Abu Yaya, Kwabena Kan-Dapaah

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic performance of the system in the ablation of hepatic tissue, the most frequently ablated. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Enhancing MPPT performance for partially shaded photovoltaic arrays through backstepping control with Genetic Algorithm-optimized gains by Serge Raoul Dzonde Naoussi, Kenfack Tsobze Saatong, Reagan Jean Jacques Molu, Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso, Mohit Bajaj, Mohamed Louzazni, Milkias Berhanu, Salah Kamel

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Array Coil Design and Experimental Verification for Separation of Tower Grounding Pulsed Eddy Current Excitation and Response Magnetic Field Signals by Zhiwu Zeng, Zheng Guo, Fan Gan, Yun Zuo, Xu Tian, Xinxun Wang, Zhichi Lin, Wanyi Zhu, Xiaotian Wang, Jingang Wang

“…The simulation results show that, under the same excitation, the vector coil array structure can greatly reduce the mutual inductance coefficient between the excitation and transmitting coils, reduce the influence of the primary magnetic field of the excitation coil on the receiving coil, and avoid the loss of shallow information. …”
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Application of Aperiodic “Einstein” Monotile in Phased Arrays With Limited Beam Scanning Range by Yunfei Qiang, Xiaochuan Fang, Rui-Xin Wu, Qian Chen, Wei Wang

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Spatially controlled multicellular differentiation of stem cells using triple factor-releasing metal–organic framework-coated nanoline arrays by Yeon-Woo Cho, Min-Ji Kang, Joon-Ha Park, Yun-Sik Eom, Tae-Hyung Kim

“…The arrays comprise nanohole and nanoline arrays fabricated through interference lithography and selectively capture of UiO-67 metal–organic frameworks on nanoline arrays with a 99.8% efficiency using an optimised asymmetric spin-coating method. …”
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Efficacy and safety of Saireito (TJ-114) in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing catheter ablation procedures: A randomized pilot study. by Tetsuma Kawaji, Satoshi Shizuta, Hidenori Yaku, Kazuhisa Kaneda, Fumiya Yoneda, Shushi Nishiwaki, Munekazu Tanaka, Takanori Aizawa, Shun Hojo, Kenji Nakatsuma, Masashi Kato, Takafumi Yokomatsu, Shinji Miki, Koh Ono, Takeshi Kimura

“…The primary endpoint was total number of episodes of frequent atrial tachyarrhythmias including definite recurrent AF and frequent premature atrial contractions during the 30-day treatment period post-ablation.<h4>Results</h4>Three (6.0%) out of 50 patients treated with Saireito discontinued the drug because of adverse symptoms. …”
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Anatomical characteristics of mitral isthmus and its spatial relationship with the esophagus in patients undergoing atrial fibrillation ablation using CT angiography by Yilin Pan, Yilin Pan, Hong Zeng, Xin Liu, Xiaohang Fu, Liyuan Pan, Yanjing Wang

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Maceration of Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Common Aromatic Plants Using Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction: An UV-Vis Spectroscopic Investigation by Ozren Jović, Iva Habinovec, Nives Galić, Marijan Andrašec

“…Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), garden sage (Salvia officinalis), summer savory (Satureja hortensis), laurel (Laurus nobilis), and other aromatic plants were put in olive oil and exposed to ultrasounds for different duration. …”
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Effects of Different Water Seasons on the Residual Characteristics and Ecological Risk of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Sediments from Changdang Lake, China by Javid Hussain, Zhenhua Zhao, Yong Pang, Liling Xia, Ittehad Hussain, Xin Jiang

“…The sediments’ samples were collected from Changdang Lake for the concentration of fourteen polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in March (dry season), June (wet season), and September (temperate season) 2013. …”
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Aromatic Amino Acid Mutagenesis at the Substrate Binding Pocket of Yarrowia lipolytica Lipase Lip2 Affects Its Activity and Thermostability by Guilong Wang, Zimin Liu, Li Xu, Yunjun Yan

“…By contrast, there are two amino acid residues (V94 and I100) with significant difference in the substrate binding pocket of YLLip2; they were subjected to site-directed mutagenesis (SDM) to introduce aromatic amino acid mutations. Two mutants (V94W and I100F) were created. …”
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Demonstration of Eight-Sensor Sagnac Fiber-Optic Hydrophone Array with Alternative Quadrature Phase Bias and Response Equalization Demodulation Algorithm by Delong Zhao, Ke Wang, Shuolin Yang, Wenjie Xie, Yuzhong Chen, Jie Yang, Zhangqi Song, Zhaohua Sun

“…An eight-sensor S-FOH array featuring an alternative quadrature phase bias scheme is demonstrated, and experimental verification of the response equalization demodulation algorithm is performed. …”
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Efficacy of an Aromatic Vinegar in Reducing Psychrotrophic Bacteria and Biogenic Amines in Salmon Fillets (Salmo salar) Stored in Modified Atmosphere Packaging by Jessica Di Toro, Raffaella Branciari, Rossana Roila, Serena Altissimi, Haiyang Jiang, Kang Zhou, Simona Perucci, Michela Codini, David Ranucci

“…Salmon flesh spoilage can be greatly reduced through the use of preservation methods, using natural products combined with low temperature and packaging. …”
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Ag-Doped TiO2 Nanotube Arrays Composite Film as a Photoanode for Enhancing the Photoelectric Conversion Efficiency in DSSCs by Jinghua Hu, Jiejie Cheng, Shengqiang Tong, Yingping Yang, Mengwei Chen, Shiwu Hu

“…The reason is mainly that the cluster structure of the Ag nanoparticles with large surface area contributes to dye adsorption and the Surface Plasmon Resonance Effect of the Ag nanoparticles improved the photocatalytic ability of the TNT arrays film.…”
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Magnetic hybrid chitin-horse manure humic acid for optimized Cd(II) and Pb(II) adsorption from aquatic environment by Rahmat Basuki, Yusuf Bramastya Apriliyanto, Elva Stiawan, Adya Rizky Pradipta, Bambang Rusdiarso, Budi Riza Putra

“…Based on Brunauer, Emmett, and Teller's (BET) theory, the HMHA-Ch-Fe3O4 specific surface area (52.26 m2/g) was higher than original HMHA (35.71 m2/g). …”
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A Wideband High-Gain Dual-Polarized Slot Array Patch Antenna for WiMAX Applications in 5.8 GHz by Amir Reza Dastkhosh, Hamid Reza Dalili Oskouei

“…A low-cost, easy-to-fabricate, wideband and high-gain dual-polarized array antenna employing an innovative microstrip slot patch antenna element is designed and fabricated. …”
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Ultra high density imaging arrays in diffuse optical tomography for human brain mapping improve image quality and decoding performance by Zachary E. Markow, Jason W. Trobaugh, Edward J. Richter, Kalyan Tripathy, Sean M. Rafferty, Alexandra M. Svoboda, Mariel L. Schroeder, Tracy M. Burns-Yocum, Karla M. Bergonzi, Mark A. Chevillet, Emily M. Mugler, Adam T. Eggebrecht, Joseph P. Culver

“…Herein, simulations indicated reducing inter-optode spacing to 6.5 mm, creating a higher-density grid with more source-detector distances, would further improve image quality and noise-resolution tradeoff, with diminishing returns below 6.5 mm. …”
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Prenatal and Postnatal Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure, Airway Hyperreactivity, and Beta-2 Adrenergic Receptor Function in Sensitized Mouse Offspring by Sophie Chu, Hanjie Zhang, Christina Maher, Jacob D. McDonald, Xiang Zhang, Shuk-Mei Ho, Beizhan Yan, Steven Chillrud, Frederica Perera, Phillip Factor, Rachel L. Miller

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