Compressive Strength Prediction of Alkali-Activated Slag Concretes by Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Alternating Conditional Expectation (ACE) by Xiaoyu Qin, Qianmin Ma, Rongxin Guo, Zhigang Song, Zhiwei Lin, Haoxue Zhou

“…Both artificial neural network (ANN) and alternating conditional expectation (ACE) models of 3-day (3 d) and 28-day (28 d) compressive strength of AAS were established in this study by using the data reported in related literature, where alkali concentration of activator (Na2O%), modulus of activator (Ms), water/binder ratio (W/B), surface area of slag (SA), and basicity index of slag (Kb) were taken as input parameters. …”
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Application of the Zimm-Bragg Model to the Removal of Azo Dyes with Pectin by Juan Antonio Lozano-Álvarez, Juan Jáuregui-Rincón, Iliana E. Medina-Ramírez, Rogelio Salinas-Gutiérrez, Jorge Martín Alférez Chávez, Guadalupe Javier Araiza-Arvilla

“…This gel retains the molecules adsorbed onto the molecular surface of Pec through hydrogen bonds and electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions. …”
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Effect of Codoping Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles with Sulfur and Nitrogen on Its Energy Bandgap, Antioxidant Properties, and Antibacterial Activity by Diriba Yadesa, Jabessa Nagasa Guyasa, Tamene Tadesse Beyene

“…To enhance the efficiency of ZnO-NPs in medical and other applications, surface functionality can be modified through doping. …”
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Improving ecological water diversion process to promote oasis restoration using a monthly conceptual lumped ecohydrological model: A case study of the Qingtu Oasis, China by Feng Huang, Yiping Li, Carlos G. Ochoa, Jisheng Li

“…This research developed a Monthly Conceptual Lumped Ecohydrological Model (MCLEM) by integrating the surface water and groundwater balance, ecological response, and evapotranspiration equations. …”
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GENI as an AMPK Activator Binds α and γ Subunits and Improves the Memory Dysfunction of Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Models via Autophagy and Neuroprotection by Ying Wang, Lanjie Li, Danni Chen, Jiaheng Shan, Meijuan Yi, Hiroyuki Osada, Minoru Yoshida, Lan Xiang, Jianhua Qi

“…Furthermore, the Western blot, small interfering RNA (siRNA), drug affinity responsive target stability (DARTS), cellular thermal shift assay (CESTA), liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS), adenosine 5′-monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) mutants and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) analysis were utilized to clarify the mechanism of action and identify target protein of this molecule. …”
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Analysis of Influencing Factors and Noise Reduction Effects of Viaduct Noise in City Rail Transit by WANG Chaoliang, QIU Haihui

“…Near-track noise barriers with heights of 0.90 m or more above the track surface ensure a noise reduction effect of 7.0 dB(A) at 500 Hz frequency band, with noticeable noise reduction effects maintained across frequencies above 630 Hz.…”
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Recent Developments in Heavy Metals Detection: Modified Electrodes, Pretreatment Methods, Prediction Models and Algorithms by Yujie Shi, Shijie Zhang, Hang Zhou, Yue Dong, Gang Liu, Wenshuai Ye, Renjie He, Guo Zhao

“…Metal nanomaterials (such as titanium dioxide (TiO₂), copper oxide (CuO), ZIF-8, MXene, etc.) are emphasized as promising candidates for enhancing the performance of sensors due to their high surface area and excellent catalytic properties. However, challenges such as interference from non-target heavy metal ions and the formation of organometallic complexes with organic compounds can complicate the detection process. …”
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A New Projection-Based Integrally Embedded Discrete Fracture Model and Its Application in Coupled Flow and Geomechanical Simulation for Fractured Reservoirs by Dawei Wu, Yuan Di, Yu-Shu Wu

“…As a significant improvement, a semi-analytical cone-shaped pressure distribution that follows the IEDFM is adopted in the pIEDFM to capture the sharp pressure change near the fracture surfaces. Comparisons with benchmark results and explicit-fracture fine grid simulation results show that the pIEDFM provides accurate solutions using a moderate amount of grids. …”
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Curcumin as a potential inhibitor of TGFβ3 computational insights for breast cancer therapy by Ali G. Alkhathami, Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Saad Ali Alshehri, Nazim Nasir, Shadma Wahab

“…Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations trajectories analysis, by calculating lower structural deviation, minimal residual fluctuations, structural compactness assessment by calculating radius of gyration, surface area calculation which interact with solvent, role of hydrogen bonding, and secondary structural analyses. …”
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Experimental Research Based on the Optical Fiber Sensing Technology for a Jacked PHC Pipe Pile Penetration Process by Songkui Sang, Yonghong Wang, Jiaxiao Ma, Mingyi Zhang

“…When the pile end enters the soft soil layer from the hard soil layer, the impact of the pile driving speed and the tangential force on the surface of the pile body must both be considered. …”
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Foamy Melamine Resin–Silica Aerogel Composite-Derived Thermal Insulation Coating by Dongfang Wang, Yabin Ma, Yingjie Ma, Baolei Liu, Dewen Sun, Qianping Ran

“…The self-formed foamy structure was achieved by utilizing SiO₂ aerogel particles not only as a thermal insulative functional additive filler but also as nano-sized solid particles in a Picking emulsion system, adjusting the surface tension as a stabilizer at the interface between the two immiscible phases (liquid and air in this case). …”
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Electrochemical sensor doped with core-shell structured molecularly imprinted polymer proposed for therapeutic drug monitoring of trazodone hydrochloride by Amr M. Mahmoud, Nariman A. El-Ragehy, Maha A. Hegazy, Samia A. Tawfik, Ghada A. Sedik

“…MIP with a uniform core shell structure was prepared where the shell was combined onto the surface of silica nanoparticles by copolymerizing ethylene glycol dimethacrylate together with methacrylic acid in the presence of trazodone hydrochloride. …”
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Removal of Nutrients from Fertilizer Plant Wastewater Using Scenedesmus sp.: Formation of Bioflocculation and Enhancement of Removal Efficiency by Thanh-Luu Pham, Manh Ha Bui

“…Eutrophication of surface water has become an environmental concern in recent decades. …”
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Utilizing GIS, remote sensing, and AHP-multi-criteria decision analysis for optimal landfill site selection in Kenitra Province, Morocco: a step towards sustainable development goa... by Adil Moumane, Jamal Al Karkouri, Mouhcine Batchi

“…Ten criteria were considered in selecting new landfill sites, including distance from surface water, soil permeability, land use land cover (LULC), topographic wetness index, distance from the shoreline, slope, aspect, proximity to urban areas, transportation networks, and villages. …”
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Solar‐Driven Hydrogen Peroxide Production via BiVO4‐Based Photocatalysts by Hui Ling Tan, Casandra Hui Teng Chai, Jerry Zhi Xiong Heng, Quyen Vu Thi, Xuelian Wu, Yun Hau Ng, Enyi Ye

“…While diverse strategies, such as heterojunction, doping, crystal facet engineering, cocatalyst loading, and surface passivation, have proven effective in enhancing H2O2 generation, this review offers insights into their similar and distinct implementations within the PS and PEC systems. …”
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Hydrothermal activity and its influence on hydrocarbon accumulation in deep dolomite reservoirs of the Ediacaran Dengying Formation, Sichuan Basin by Zhanlei Wang, Chan Jiang, Changcheng Yang, Yuqiang Jiang, Yifan Gu

“…The formation of lead-zinc ore is due to the precipitation of metal sulfide caused by the thermo-chemical sulfate reduction (TSR) reaction between hydrothermal fluids and hydrocarbons during the large-scale hydrocarbon charging period. …”
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Diagnosis and Exercise Rehabilitation of Knee Joint Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Based on 3D-CT Reconstruction by Shunchao Zhang

“…The joint capsule of the knee joint is attached to the edges of various articular surfaces and is thin and loose. Therefore, ligament reinforcement is needed to protect the knee joint and increase the stability of the joint. …”
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Research on Simulation and Performance Optimization of Mach 4 Civil Aircraft Propulsion Concept by Min Chen, Zihao Jia, Hailong Tang, Yi Xiao, Yonghang Yang, Feijia Yin

“…Finally, a multiobjective optimization tool made up of a response surface method and a genetic algorithm was developed to optimize the design parameters and the control law of the TBCC engine, in order to make the Mach 4 supersonic civil aircraft engine with better performance, lower noise, and lower emissions. …”
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Real-world of Limosilactobacillus reuteri in mitigation of acute experimental colitis by Ningning Yue, Hailan Zhao, Peng Hu, Yuan Zhang, Chengmei Tian, Chen Kong, Zhiliang Mai, Longbin Huang, Qianjun Luo, Daoru Wei, Ruiyue Shi, Shaohui Tang, Yuqiang Nie, Yujie Liang, Jun Yao, Lisheng Wang, Defeng Li

“…Here, we report that Limosilactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri), as a probiotic, secretes cytoplasmic membrane vesicles (CMVs) that communicate with host cells, alter host physiology, and alleviate dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis. First, L. reuteri-CMVs selectively promoted the proliferation of the beneficial bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila (AKK) by upregulating the expression of glycosidases (beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase and alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase) involved in glycan degradation and metabolic pathways and restored the disrupted gut microbiota balance. …”
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N-acetylated sugars in clownfish and damselfish skin mucus as messengers involved in chemical recognition by anemone host by Sara Heim, Tony Teav, Fabio Cortesi, Hector Gallart-Ayala, Julijana Ivanisevic, Nicolas Salamin

“…It has been suggested that clownfish could be deprived of sialic acid on their skin surface, sparing them from being stung and facilitating mutualism with sea anemones. …”
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