Asymmetric Membranes Obtained from Sulfonated HIPS Waste with Potential Application in Wastewater Treatment by Marcial Alfredo Yam-Cervantes, Rita Sulub-Sulub, Mauricio Hunh-Ibarra, Santiago Duarte, Erik Uc-Fernandez, Daniel Pérez-Canales, Manuel Aguilar-Vega, Maria Ortencia González-Díaz

“…The recovery and reuse of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) into high-value products is crucial for reducing environmental thermoplastics waste and promoting sustainable materials for various applications. In this study, asymmetric membranes obtained from sulfonated HIPS waste were used for salt and dye removals. …”
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Real World Application of Chemotherapy Response Score in High Grade Serous Cancer of the Ovary by Federico Ferrari, Francesca Cisotto, Angela Gambino, Filippo Alberto Ferrari, Laura Ardighieri, Sara Forte, Enrico Sartori, Franco Odicino

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Evaluating compliance with proper application of compression stockings in surgical patients: a clinical audit by Merin Annassery, Aravind Thayyil Raman

“…Materials and Methods: The objectives of the study were to evaluate the proportion of patients wearing stockings correctly, identify the most common application errors, assess staff knowledge and practices regarding sizing and fitting, and gauge patient understanding and educational needs. …”
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Lightweight Encryption Technique to Enhance Medical Image Security on Internet of Medical Things Applications by Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, Shayla Islam, Rossilawati Sulaiman, Sheroz Khan, Aisha-Hassan Abdalla Hashim, Shabana Habib, Mohammad Islam, Saleh Alyahya, Musse Mohamed Ahmed, Samar Kamil, Md Arif Hassan

“…Researchers have identified such security threats and have proposed several image encryption techniques to mitigate the security problem. However, the study has found that the existing proposed techniques still face application-specific several security problems. …”
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Micro/nano-manufacturing of bioinspired blood-repellent surfaces for extreme application in surgical electrodes by Kaikai Li, Yingxi Xie, Pengyu Shen, Min Yu, Jiao Gao, Junming Bi, Long Wang, Longsheng Lu

“…The proposed strategy can meet the extreme application requirements of surgical electrodes to improve operation quality and offer valuable insights for future studies.…”
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Applications and advances of combined fMRI-fNIRs techniques in brain functional research by Lirui Yang, Lirui Yang, Lirui Yang, Lirui Yang, Zehua Wang, Zehua Wang, Zehua Wang, Zehua Wang, Zehua Wang

“…This review systematically examines the integration of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRs) in brain functional research, addressing their synergistic potential, methodological advancements, clinical and neuroscientific applications, and persistent challenges. We conducted a comprehensive literature review of 63 studies (from PubMed and Web of Science up to September 2024) using keyword combinations such as fMRI, fNIRs, and multimodal imaging. …”
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Application of Iron Oxides in the Photocatalytic Degradation of Real Effluent from Aluminum Anodizing Industries by Lara K. Ribeiro, Matheus G. Guardiano, Lucia H. Mascaro, Monica Calatayud, Amanda F. Gouveia

“…This study reports the synthesis and evaluation of iron molybdate (Fe₂(MoO₄)₃) and iron tungstate (FeWO₄) as photocatalysts for the degradation of a real industrial effluent from aluminum anodizing processes under visible light irradiation. …”
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Parallel Jacobian Computation Based on Distance-2 Algorithm and Its Application in Coupling Problems by LIU Lixun, ZHANG Han, PENG Xinru, DOU Qinrong, WU Yingjie, GUO Jiong, LI Fu

New Evidence for <i>Cotinus coggygria</i> Scop. Extracts Application in Gastrointestinal Ailments by Dejan Stojković, Nina Dragičević, Marija Ivanov, Nevena Gajović, Milena Jurišević, Ivan Jovanović, Marina Tomović, Jelena Živković

“…The methanolic leaf and flower extracts show significant potential for future clinical applications, and further studies are warranted to explore their mechanisms and applications in medical treatments.…”
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New FeMoTaTiZr High-Entropy Alloy for Medical Applications by Miguel López-Ríos, Julia Mirza-Rosca, Ileana Mariana Mates, Victor Geanta, Ionelia Voiculescu

“…High-entropy alloys are novel metallic materials distinguished by very special mechanical and chemical properties that are superior to classical alloys, attracting high global interest for the study and development thereof for different applications. …”
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Application of exogenous hydrogen sulfide alleviates cadmium-induced stress on tea plant growth by Anqi Xing, Lingcong Dai, Yang Zhang, Xueyan Sui, Zichen Wu, Shuai Wan, Shujing Liu, Xuan Chen, Xinghui Li, Yuhua Wang

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Optimization of PLGA-Doxorubicin Hybrid Nanoparticles using Design of Experiments: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications by Adina TURCU-STIOLICA, Andrei BITA, Maria Viorica CIOCILTEU

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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Applicability to Mapping Soil Properties Under Homogeneous Steppe Vegetation by Azamat Suleymanov, Mikhail Komissarov, Mikhail Aivazyan, Ruslan Suleymanov, Ilnur Bikbaev, Arseniy Garipov, Raphak Giniyatullin, Olesia Ishkinina, Iren Tuktarova, Larisa Belan

“…Our results demonstrated the limitations of UAVs’ application for modeling soil properties on a site with homogeneous vegetation, whereas including spatial autocorrelation information can benefit and should be not ignored in further studies.…”
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Application and interpretation of core elements of the 2015 NMOSD diagnostic criteria in routine clinical practice by Edgar Carnero Contentti, Edgar Carnero Contentti, Juan I. Rojas, Ricardo Alonso, Michael R. Yeaman, Michael R. Yeaman, Brian G. Weinshenker

“…BackgroundWe evaluated comprehension and application of the 2015 neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) criteria core elements by neurologists in Latin America (LATAM) who routinely diagnose and care for NMOSD patients by (i) identifying typical/suggestive NMOSD syndromes, (ii) detecting typical MRI NMOSD lesions and meeting MRI dissemination in space (DIS) criteria, and (iii) evaluating historical symptoms suggestive of NMOSD.MethodsWe conducted an anonymous, voluntary, self-administered web- and case-based survey cross-sectional study from October 2023 to January 2024 of neurologists identified through the LACTRIMS database. …”
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Chemical Mechanisms and Their Applications in the Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS) Earth System Model by J. Eric Nielsen, Steven Pawson, Andrea Molod, Benjamin Auer, Arlindo M. da Silva, Anne R. Douglass, Bryan Duncan, Qing Liang, Michael Manyin, Luke D. Oman, William Putman, Susan E. Strahan, Krzysztof Wargan

“…Samples of recent GEOS chemistry applications are provided.…”
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Applicability of vitreous humor as an alternative matrix versus blood for post-mortem toxicological screening by Marija Bujaroska Perkovikj, Tatjana Kadifkova Panovska, Zorica Bozhinoska, Stefanija Ubavkova, Natasha Bitoljanu, Verica Poposka, Aleksandar Stankov

“…Therefore, the aim of our study was to investigate applicability and usefulness of VH as an alternative matrix for toxicological screening in comparison to blood sample. …”
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Land Use and Land Cover Products for Agricultural Mapping Applications in Brazil: Challenges and Limitations by Priscilla Azevedo dos Santos, Marcos Adami, Michelle Cristina Araujo Picoli, Victor Hugo Rohden Prudente, Júlio César Dalla Mora Esquerdo, Gilberto Ribeiro de Queiroz, Cleverton Tiago Carneiro de Santana, Michel Eustáquio Dantas Chaves

“…The consequences include impacts on intercropping estimation, diminished representation or misrepresentation of croplands; temporal discontinuity; an insufficient number of classes for subannual cropping evaluation; and reduced compatibility, comparability, and spectral separability. The study provides insights into the use of these products as primary input data for remote sensing-based applications. …”
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Nanoparticle-Enhanced Engine Oils for Automotive Applications: Thermal Conductivity and Heat Capacity Improvements by G. D. C. P. Galpaya, M. D. K. M. Gunasena, D. K. A. Induranga, H. V. V. Priyadarshana, S. V. A. A. Indupama, E. R. J. M. D. D. P. Wijesekara, M. I. Ishra, M. M. M. G. P. G. Mantilaka, K. R. Koswattage

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Hierarchical Assembly of Carbon Dots with Full‐Solar‐Spectrum Absorption for Solar Energy Applications by Lei Li, Di Li, Yanfei Qu, Ruoyu Zhang, Shuo Qi, Mengyao Liu, Haohao Bi, Tao Jia, Songnan Qu, Weitao Zheng

“…High‐performance 2D solar‐driven interfacial water evaporation, electricity generation, and water‐electricity cogeneration have been demonstrated in the HA‐CDs in situ coated fabric (HA‐CDs‐fabric). This study provides a novel and effective design approach for the development of high‐performance CD‐based photothermal materials for solar energy applications.…”
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Biodegradation Potential of Glyphosate by Bacteria: A Systematic Review on Metabolic Mechanisms and Application Strategies by Karolayne Silva Souza, Milena Roberta Freire da Silva, Manoella Almeida Candido, Hévellin Talita Sousa Lins, Gabriela de Lima Torres, Kátia Cilene da Silva Felix, Kaline Catiely Campos Silva, Ricardo Marques Nogueira Filho, Rahul Bhadouria, Sachchidanand Tripathi, Rishikesh Singh, Milena Danda Vasconcelos Santos, Isac Palmeira Santos Silva, Amanda Vieira de Barros, Lívia Caroline Alexandre de Araújo, Fabricio Motteran, Maria Betânia Melo de Oliveira

“…The biodegradation of glyphosate by bacteria is an emerging bioremediation strategy necessitated by the intensive use of this herbicide in global agriculture. This study systematically reviews the literature to identify bacteria with the potential to degrade glyphosate. …”
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