Pseudoginsenoside F11, a Novel Partial PPARγ Agonist, Promotes Adiponectin Oligomerization and Secretion in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes by Guoyu Wu, Junyang Yi, Ling Liu, Pengcheng Wang, Zhijie Zhang, Zhen Li

“…PPARγ is a nuclear hormone receptor that functions as a master regulator of adipocyte differentiation and development. …”
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THz generation by exchange-coupled spintronic emitters by Roman Adam, Derang Cao, Daniel E. Bürgler, Sarah Heidtfeld, Fangzhou Wang, Christian Greb, Jing Cheng, Debamitra Chakraborty, Ivan Komissarov, Markus Büscher, Martin Mikulics, Hilde Hardtdegen, Roman Sobolewski, Claus M. Schneider

“…Abstract The mechanism of THz generation in ferromagnet/metal (F/M) bilayers has been typically ascribed to the inverse spin Hall effect (ISHE). Here, we fabricated Pt/Fe/Cr/Fe/Pt multilayers containing two back-to-back spintronic THz emitters separated by a thin (t Cr≤ 3nm) wedge-shaped Cr spacer. …”
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Impact of Co-Fermentation on the Soluble Pentosan, Total Phenol, Antioxidant Activity, and Flavor Properties of Wheat Bran by Yan Chen, Li Zhang, Yifan Chen, Hongling Wang, Wenpei Ge, Zhanying Xue, Xinran Cui, Xin Wang, Aimei Liao, Yuansen Hu, Na Liu

“…This study supports the comprehensive utilization of wheat bran and provides novel insights into improving its functionality and quality.…”
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Metabolic Responses, Uptake, and Export of Copper in Cyanobacteria by Jean Coutinho Oder, Thamires Emidio Sateles, Laila Barros de Souza, Adriano Nunes-Nesi, Wagner L. Araújo, Luna Alvarenga-Lucius

“…Copper (Cu) is an essential micronutrient for cyanobacteria, where it functions as a cofactor in key proteins involved in photosynthesis and antioxidant defense. …”
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Clustering-Based Linear Least Square Fitting Method for Generation of Parametric Images in Dynamic FDG PET Studies by Xinrui Huang, Yun Zhou, Shangliang Bao, Sung-Cheng Huang

“…Parametric images generated from dynamic positron emission tomography (PET) studies are useful for presenting functional/biological information in the 3-dimensional space, but usually suffer from their high sensitivity to image noise. …”
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Power-Based Control with Feed-forward Disturbance Rejection for Battery-Assisted Quasi-Impedance Source Converter in Photovoltaic Systems by Marcello S. Neves, Luís G. B. Rolim, Laís F. Crispino, Leonardo F. da Silva

“…Therefore, the proposed control method aims to improve this functionality by implementing a cascade control based on the active power between the qZSC and the grid. …”
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Preparation, structural characterization and health benefits of polysaccharides from Rubus chingii Hu: a review by Chao Shan, Chao Shan, Yingjia Zhu, Yingjia Zhu, Haizheng Bi, Xingyu Wang, Jingyuan Wang, Meng Wang

“…This provides inspiration for the future research and development of its health products and functional foods. In summary, by reviewing the research on R. chingii polysaccharides in recent years, it will help researchers deepen their understanding of them and facilitate further research on R. chingii polysaccharides.…”
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Recent Advances in the Synthesis, Optical Properties, and Applications of Fluorescent Silicon Carbide Quantum Dots by Mahdi Hasanzadeh Azar, Jahanbakhsh Jahanzamin, Zimo Ji, Adrian Kitai, David Beke, Adam Gali

“…Significant progress made through the development of advanced strategies for synthesizing ultrasmall SiC QDs and modifying their surfaces with functional groups, conjugated molecules, and protective shells is discussed. …”
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Optimal Battery Sizing in Photovoltaic Based Distributed Generation Using Enhanced Opposition-Based Firefly Algorithm for Voltage Rise Mitigation by Ling Ai Wong, Hussain Shareef, Azah Mohamed, Ahmad Asrul Ibrahim

“…After evaluating the performance of the enhanced opposition-based firefly algorithm (EOFA) with fifteen benchmark functions, it is then adopted to determine the optimal size for BESS. …”
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Comparative study by DFT method of physical properties of monolayer and bulk InX (X=P, As and Sb) by Hamza Imtki, El Houssine Atmani, Nejma Fazouan, Mustapha Madi

“…In this work, we investigated and compared the physical properties of planar monolayer and bulk structures of InX (X=P, As, and Sb) materials using density functional theory (DFT). The PBE-sol approximation is used for structural properties and mBJ one for electronic and optical properties. …”
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Demystifying visual word form area visual and nonvisual response properties with precision fMRI by Jin Li, Kelly J. Hiersche, Zeynep M. Saygin

“…Our detailed investigation clarifies longstanding controversies about the landscape of visual and auditory language functionality within VTC.…”
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Honeybee colony soundscapes: Decoding distance-based cues and environmental stressors by Nayan Di, Chunjing Zhu, Zongwen Hu, Muhammad Zahid Sharif, Baizhong Yu, Fanglin Liu

“…Honey bees play a crucial role in agricultural productivity and ecological stability, yet their interactions with environmental stressors, particularly volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and pollutants, pose significant challenges to their cognitive functions and behavior. This study investigates the effects of VOCs on the acoustic communication within honeybee colonies and foraging behavior, specifically focusing on how these compounds influence distance-related cues conveyed through colony sounds. …”
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Equivalent Modeling of Disconnector Operation Based on Dynamic Arc Characteristics and VFTO Characteristic Analysis by Bin Liu, Yong Liu, Junjun Xiong, Xiaopin Deng, Zhenyu Guo, Xueyou Zhang, Bingyu Mei, Zhenhua Li

“…By systematically comparing simulation results with experimental data and conventional model outputs, the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed model in accurately reflecting the operational characteristics of disconnectors are validated. …”
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Bivariate Stochastic Optimization Model for Bidding Strategies Considering Competition Among Renewable Power Producers by Jifeng Cheng, Zheng Yan, Xiaoyuan Xu, Han Wang, Yan Zhang, Shuying Zhang

“…Then, the Newton method and particle swarm optimization (PSO) are combined to solve the BSO model in which various probability distribution functions (PDFs) of renewable energy generation are considered. …”
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Constructing electrospun 3D liquid metal adhesion channel on stretchable yarns for broad-range strain-insensitivity smart textiles by Yikun Duan, Zhaoyang Sun, Qiangqiang Zhang, Yalin Dong, Yagai Lin, Dongxiao Ji, Xiaohong Qin

“…The yarn exhibits electrical stability under various mechanical stresses-including twisting, bending, pressing, and large-strain tensile cycling-as well as during washing processes. By modifying the functional materials within the electrospun fibers, we demonstrate the application of the yarns’ superior Joule heating effect for intelligent color regulation of fabrics, providing a feasible solution for the advanced design of smart textiles.…”
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High throughput screening and evaluation of salt-tolerant mutants from an EMS collection of Cucurbita pepo by Sonsoles Alonso, Keshav Gautam, Jessica Iglesias-Moya, María Segura, María del Mar Rebolloso, María del Carmen Salas-Sanjuán, Cecilia Martínez, Manuel Jamilena

“…This enhanced salt tolerance was found to be associated with increased production of proline, soluble sugars, and anthocyanins, which are known to exert osmoprotective and ROS scavenging functions. The mutant lines TS-1378 and TS-2075 were selected to be tested as rootstocks and showed a positive effect on the vegetative growth of scions under standard and saline conditions. …”
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The high-quality telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of the earthworm (Amynthas aspergillum) by Guangquan Peng, Yanghe Qin, Zhiming Yan, Mingwei He, Yucheng Zhao, Neng Jiang, Changhong Wei

“…In addition, we also predicted 35,723 protein-coding genes with 97.02% being functionally annotated. This T2T genome assembly will establish substantial groundwork for exploring the evolutionary mechanisms of the earthworm genome and enhance the specificity of its pharmacological effects.…”
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Analyzing the impact of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) on the reproductive system using network toxicology and molecular docking by Liang Chen, Shanshan Liang, Jiaxin Li, Qian Li, Qingwen Sun

“…These genes are primarily involved in the chemokine signaling pathway, viral protein interactions with cytokines and cytokine receptors, and ribosomal functions. This study underscores the effectiveness of combining network toxicology and molecular docking to analyze the toxicity and molecular mechanisms of mixed environmental pollutants.…”
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Spreadable Pumpkin Seed Cream Production and Determination of Its Nuritional, Textural and Sensory Properties by Ezgi Demir Özer, Rümeysa Hacer Güneş, Muhammed Furkan Yılmaz

“…In the study, a delicious product was tried to be obtained with raw materials with high functional properties. Pumpkin Seed Cream was produced in four groups as roasted, roasted and cinnamon added, unroasted, unroasted and cinnamon added. …”
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System Design Navigation for an Explorer Robot with System Continuous Track Type Traction by Marco Amaya-Pinos, Adrian Urgiles, Danilo Apolo, Julio Andre Vicuña, Julio Loja, Luis Lopez

“…Finally, a physical implementation was carried out to validate the functionality of the proposed navigation system. The results demonstrated that the system ensured precise and stable navigation, highlighting the effectiveness of the proposed approach in dynamic environments. …”
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