An interplay of light and temperature: Vitamin D3 formation in vitro, a model for in vivo plant studies by Maria Fitzner, Natalie Cunningham, Marcel AK Jansen

“…Vitamin D deficiency is a global issue that requires attention, given its essential functions in the human body. The synthesis of vitamin D3 in the human skin is subject to limitations related to the availability of UV radiation, which can be particularly limited at higher latitudes, especially during the winter months. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Sugar Type and Concentration on Bacterial Nanocellulose Production by Komagataeibacter saccharivorans Using Sapodilla as a Substrate by Perdani Claudia Gadizza, Fidiawati, Nurika Irnia, Suprayogi, Gunawan Setiyo

“…FTIR and XRD analyses confirmed the production of crystalline BNCs with characteristic functional groups. The statistical analyses highlighted significant effects of sugar type and concentration on yield and pH, but not on residual sugar. …”
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A comprehensive review of production and characterization of biochar for removal of organic pollutants from water and wastewater by Deepraj Sarkar, Tanushka Florence Panicker, Ranjeet Kumar Mishra, M. Srinivas Kini

“…Biochar has lately received much interest in wastewater treatment due to its significantly expanded surface area, excellent pore volume, accessibility of functional charge, and environmental durability. It may also be recycled because of its exceptional therapeutic effectiveness and resource recovery capabilities. …”
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KEDM: Knowledge-Embedded Diffusion Model for Infrared Image Destriping by Lingxiao Li, Xin Wang, Dan Huang, Yunan He, Zhuqiang Zhong, Qingling Xia

“…Meanwhile, DWCM uses wavelet convolution operations to construct prior loss functions for stripe noise, precisely guiding the diffusion reconstruction process to achieve a clean, stripe-free image. …”
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A framework for ranking potential cities for implementing emerging urban mobility technologies: A case study for eVTOL aircraft by Felix Spühler, Kristian Siebenrock, Ivan Terekhov, Dirk C. Mattfeld

“…Urban mobility is an important component of a well-functioning city. Moreover, it is an important sector that must be considered in the steady transition of cities. …”
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Granulocyte Macrophage-Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) Downregulates the Expression of Protumor Factors Cyclooxygenase-2 and Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in a GM-CSF Receptor... by Nanyan Jiang, Zhiqiang Tian, Jun Tang, Rongying Ou, Yunsheng Xu

“…The GM-CSF expression was negatively correlated with the COX-2 and iNOS expression in the cervical cancer tissues and the functional negative regulatory effect of GM-CSF on COX-2/iNOS expression was demonstrated in various cervical cancer cell lines. …”
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Experimental and numerical evaluation of heat and mass transfer of a compressed raw earth block wall by Sara Chehade, Nicolas Dujardin, David Giovannacci, Abderrahim Boudenne

“…The wall also functioned as a moisture barrier, with internal moisture levels not stabilizing after 20 days at 80 % relative humidity. …”
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Analysis of User Satisfaction Levels for X Mobile Application in Pekanbaru using End-User Computing Satisfaction (EUCS) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Methods by Febiola Siska Butar Butar, Zarnelly Zarnelly, Muhammad Jazman, Rice Novita, Arif Marsal

“…Mobile X is a digital innovation in banking transactions, combining mobile banking, internet banking, and e-money functions into a single platform. However, Mobile X faces several usage challenges that lead to user dissatisfaction. …”
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Impedance-based sensitivity analysis for enhanced dynamic stability in DC off-grid hydrogen production systems by Chenguang Zhang, Zhongjian Kang, Bin Li, Hongyang Zhang, Di Zhu

“…Subsequently, cumulative distribution functions (CDFs)-based GSA identified stability-critical parameters while impedance ratio and Nyquist criteria established dynamic stability boundaries. …”
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Improved chemiluminescence behavior of Cu-etched sulfur quantum dots for Rizatriptan sensitive assay by Sima Mojarrad, Tooba Hallaj, Abdolhossein Naseri, Mohammad Amjadi, Aligholi Niaei

“…Abstract Altering the electronic structure and surface functional groups of the pure-elemental quantum dots by heteroatom doping is a relatively new approach to enhance the intensity of the weak chemiluminescence (CL) systems and fabricate the more sensitive sensors for the determination of the analytes. …”
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Synergistic Integration of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Hydrostatic Pressure in the Expansion and Maintenance of Human Hematopoietic/Progenitor Cells by Yun Gyeong Kang, Jee-Yeong Jeong, Tae-Hee Lee, Ho Sup Lee, Jung-Woog Shin

“…Moreover, HP has a synergistic effect on expansion and functional maintenance. This first study utilizing HP has a potential of designing clinically applicable expansion systems.…”
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Use of Augmented Reality in the Design of Land Facilities Supporting Nuclear-Powered Submarines by Cristiane Lopes Canuto, Rodrigo Toth Reis, Paulo Caixeta de Oliveira, Douglas Brandão Baroni, Thiago Rampim de Marcos, Sad Sandrini Borsoi, Gabriel Nóbile Diniz

“…The study presents an initial application of AR aimed at evaluating the integration and functionality of the proposed setup (computer, AR smart glasses, application, file conversion and transfer processes, etc.). …”
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Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Two-Way Slabs with Openings by Ahmed Ashteyat, Mousa Shhabat, Ahmad Al-Khreisat, Salem Aldawsari

“…Openings in two-way reinforced concrete (RC) slabs are frequently incorporated for architectural and functional purposes, such as providing pathways for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. …”
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Assessing the efficiency of danacid as corrosion inhibitor for aluminium in HCl medium: Experimental, theoretical and optimization studies by O.D. Onukwuli, I.A. Nnanwube, F.O. Ochili, J.I. Obibuenyi

“…The DFT results further show that the danacid molecules could effectively inhibit alumina corrosion in aggressive media. …”
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The Textural Properties of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)-Hydrocolloid Beads and the Quality Parameters of Bosana EVOO as a Preservation Liquid During Bead Shelf Life by Maria Grazia Farbo, Elisabetta Avitabile, Costantino Fadda, Roberto Cabizza

“…Between the PL and oil controls, no effect of the beads was observed. These results highlight the potential of hydrocolloid-based encapsulation to produce EVOO-beads, offering innovative applications as functional food coatings and in preservation technologies.…”
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A novel measure for characterizing ultrasound device use and wear by Hamid Shokoohi, Andrew Goldsmith, Kay Negishi, Jeffrey R. Herrala, Eden Diamond, Sigmund Kharasch, Michael Blaivas, Andrew S. Liteplo

“…Once fully developed, the ULTrA score could be deployed in EDs and other clinical settings where POCUS is used to help streamline resources to maintain a functional and state‐of‐the‐art fleet of ultrasound machines over time.…”
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Research on Electric Vehicle Charging Load Prediction Methods Combining Signal Noise Reduction and Time Series Modeling by Liyun Liu, Xiaomei Xu, Jinsong Zhang, Dong Li

“…The proposed method begins with the application of CEEMDAN to decompose the data into intrinsic mode functions (IMFs) and residuals. Subsequently, it employs convolutional and pooling layers within the CNN to reduce the dimensionality of the data, thereby optimizing the input dimensions. …”
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Research on the Carbon Footprint Accounting Method of Transformer’s Whole Life Cycle Under the Background of Double Carbon by Wei Li, Yifan Bian, Yunyun Zhang, Erbiao Zhou, Lirong Xie

“…Finally, the study provides recommendations for carbon reduction pathways for transformers, considering both functional substitution and technological carbon reduction strategies.…”
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An Overview of Intelligent Transportation Systems in Europe by Nicolae Cordoș, Irina Duma, Dan Moldovanu, Adrian Todoruț, István Barabás

“…These issues prevent ITS applications from scaling up and functioning well in EU Member States. To overcome these problems, the study highlights the need for common standards and cooperation frameworks. …”
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Modulating Reaction Kinetics Using an Electrolytic Method to Achieve Efficient Vehicle Identification Number Reappearance by Jintao Wang, Xiaoshun Zhang, Mengfan Chen, Xihao Zhang, Zhongliang Zhang, Jianguo Liu

“…Density functional theory calculations and molecular dynamics simulations further reveal the formation of a dense adsorption layer, which is a key factor in improving the reproducibility of the results. …”
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