Development of targeted nanocapsules using pomegranate peel extract with enhanced bioavailability and anti-inflammatory activity for ulcerative colitis: In vitro studies by P. Monika, M.N. Chandraprabha, R. Hari Krishna, Vittal Maanya, C. Likhitha, N. Pooja

“…The mechanism of drug release from the nanoformulations (NFR) exhibited a process controlled by Fickian diffusion. The results suggest efficient encapsulation of PPE within Eudragit L100 and may be used for targeted drug release in the intestinal region. …”
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Analytic Study of a Novel Color Image Encryption Method Based on the Chaos System and Color Codes by Shamsa Kanwal, Saba Inam, Omar Cheikhrouhou, Kinza Mahnoor, Atef Zaguia, Habib Hamam

“…For protecting the images from attacks, encryption techniques are required. Recently, new and efficient chaos-based techniques have been suggested to develop secure image encryption. …”
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Enhanced image hash using cellular automata with sponge construction and elliptic curve cryptography for secure image transaction by M. Mohammed Ibrahim, R. Venkatesan, Nasir Ali, Muhammad Imran Qureshi, Hafiz Muhammad Afzal Siddiqui, Fikadu Tesgera Tolasa, Suhad Ali Osman Abdallah

“…Most of the existing hash algorithms cannot meet the requirements of security, efficiency, and adaptability in cryptographic applications based on an image. …”
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Probability Density Evolution and Reliability Analysis of Gear Transmission Systems Based on the Path Integration Method by Hongchuan Cheng, Zhaoyang Shi, Guilong Fu, Yu Cui, Zhiwu Shang, Xingbao Huang

“…This method constructs an efficient probability density evolution framework by combining the path integration method, the Chapman–Kolmogorov equation, and the Laplace asymptotic expansion method. …”
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Antibacterial and Antioxidant Potential of Silver Nanoparticles Bio-Friendly Synthesis Using Delftia acidovorans (OM838393.1) Strain by Nawres Al-Gburi, Alaa Al-Hassnawi, Lubna Abdulazeem

“…The synthesized AgNPs showed antibacterial efficacy against clinical bacterial isolates of MDR in both Gram-negative, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Gram-positive, Pseudomonas aeroginosa. By using the disk diffusion method. This activity might be attributed to the unique biological and physicochemical properties of the AgNPs, which facilitate the disruption of bacterial cell membranes, from results underscore the potential of Delftia acidovorans (OM838393.1) strain as an eco-friendly and efficient biological agent for the synthesis of AgNPs with potent antibacterial properties. …”
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Comparison of Prevalence of blaNDM-1 Gene among Metallo-Beta Lactamase-Producing Multidrug-Resistant Fermenters and Nonfermenters in a Tertiary Care Hospital by Shaveta Kataria, Shipra Galhotra, Mohit Kumar, Priyanka Thandi, Neerja Jindal

“…Background and Aim: Metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) which open β-lactam ring with help of metal cofactor degrade all the classes of β-lactams except monobactams and are notable for their constant and efficient carbapenemase activity. New Delhi Metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM) is type of carbapenemase which is able to inactivate all β-lactams except aztreonam. …”
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Cyclic voltammetry insights into Ni/Al-carbonate hydrotalcite catalysis for methanol oxidation by Bushra Bari, Pawan Tyagi, Uche Udeochu

“…The linear correlation of peak current with scan rate in the non-faradaic region (0.1–0.3 V) suggests an adsorption mechanism involving the NiII-(OH)2/NiIII-OOH redox couple, while a square-root relationship indicates diffusion-controlled MOR. Hysteresis at 0.60 V and peak shifts further highlighted efficient charge transport, enhanced by the brucite layer of Ni-LDH. …”
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Inverse design of 3D nanophotonic devices with structural integrity using auxiliary thermal solvers by Kuster Oliver, Augenstein Yannick, Hernández Roberto Narváez, Rockstuhl Carsten, Sturges Thomas Jebb

“…Gradient-based optimization offers an efficient approach to design these complex and non-intuitive structures. …”
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The antibacterial activity of nano-encapsulated basil and cinnamon essential oils against certain multidrug-resistant bacteria recovered from infected wounds by Noura El-Kattan, Kamilia A.M. Allam

“…Among 14 antibiotics tested in vitro for their susceptibility using the standard disk diffusion assay, results showed that imipenem was the most efficient antibiotic against most of the tested Gram (-) and Gram (+) isolates followed by meropenem. …”
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Synergistic corrosion inhibition and controlled release of ascorbic acid from a layered double hydroxide composite for stainless steel by Amal Abdouli, Mohamed Amine Djebbi, Abdesslem Ben Haj Amara

“…Kinetic analyses demonstrated that the release of AA followed a non-Fickian diffusion mechanism, ensuring prolonged protection. …”
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Non-Carbon-Supported, Pt-Based Catalysts with Applications in the Electrochemical Hydrogen Pump/Compressor (EHP/C) by Galin Rusev Borisov, Nevelin Rusev Borisov, Evelina Slavcheva

“…These findings highlight the potential of Pt-based catalysts supported on Magnéli phase titanium oxides (TinO_2n−1) for efficient HRRs in electrochemical hydrogen pumps/compressors, offering a promising approach for improving hydrogen compression efficiency and advancing sustainable energy technologies.…”
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An Analytical Overview of Book Publishing and Copyright Issues in Pakistan by Muhammad Asif, Liu Yang, Majid Ali, Muhammad Hashim

“…Book publication plays a vital role in every civilization since it allows for the spread and diffusion of information. It is a component of a knowledge distribution system. …”
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Quantitative analysis of wavelength dependence of thermal perception by Akihisa Nomoto, Yoshiichi Ozeki, Miyoko Oiwake, Ryo Hisayama, Yutaro Ogawa, Mizuho Akimoto, Shin-ichi Tanabe

“…The model is based on a heat diffusion equation within the skin and considers the optical properties of the skin to simulate thermoreceptor activities in response to given spectral irradiances. …”
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Numerical study of bioheat transfer in a vascular bed with counter-flow mechanisms by K.R. Sreegowrav, R. Indira, Sushma M. Puranik, S. Jagadeesha, S.J. Vishwanatha, K. Ganesh Kumar

“…Heat transfer occurs via diffusion through the semi-permeable tissue layer, with slip conditions applied at its interface. …”
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Investigation of the air permeability of fabric weaves to increase the wearing comfort of firefighter clothing and improve stab and cut protection by Rahel Heesemann, Sudhanshu Maurya, Rochak Rathour, Apurba Das, Thomas Gries

“…Sweat is diffused through the jacket due to differing water vapour partial pressures inside and outside the jacket. …”
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Nanomaterials for Persistent Organic Pollutants Decontamination in Water: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Future Perspectives by Risky Ayu Kristanti, Tony Hadibarata, Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Dan Eduard Mihaiescu, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

“…In addition, the practical application requires nanocomposites to enable efficient separation and mitigate agglomeration. Environmental concerns also arise from nanomaterials’ fate, transport, and potential toxicity, which may impact aquatic ecosystems and non-target organisms. …”
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Advancing biomass valorization with zeolite catalysts: Focus on oxidative transformations by Foteini Zormpa, Philipp Treu, Erisa Saraçi

“…The catalytic upgrading of biomass into high-value platform chemicals offers a promising alternative to conventional fossil-based processes, driven by the need for safer, environmentally friendly, and energy-efficient technologies. Zeolites, with their unique structural properties, high surface area, and tunable active sites, are widely used in biomass conversion processes. …”
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Revealing the Roles of Heat Transfer, Thermal Dynamics, and Reaction Kinetics in Hydrogenation/Dehydrogenation Processes for Mg-Based Metal Hydride Hydrogen Storage by Zhiqian Li, Min Zhang, Huijin Xu

“…However, its low ambient energy density poses challenges for storage, making efficient and safe hydrogen storage a bottleneck. Metal hydride-based solid-state hydrogen storage has emerged as a promising solution due to its high energy density, low operating pressure, and safety. …”
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Evaluation of antibacterial activity and chemical analysis of clove aqueous extract (Syzygium aromaticum) by Mahasin Ahmed Wadi

“…The Myrtaceae family’s clove bud (Syzygium aromaticum) is regarded as one of the most efficient and important antibacterial natural herbs. …”
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Temperature‐Dependent Dynamics of Charge Carriers in Tellurium Hyperdoped Silicon by KM Ashikur Rahman, Mohd Saif Shaikh, Qianao Yue, S. Senali Dissanayake, Mao Wang, Shengqiang Zhou, Meng‐Ju Sher

“…The simulation shows that carrier diffusion, driven by concentration gradients, is strongly temperature dependent and impacts transient photoconductivity decay curves. …”
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