Simulation of Solar Energetic Particle Events Originated from Coronal Mass Ejection Shocks with a Data-driven Physics-based Transport Model by Lei Cheng, Ming Zhang, Ryun Young Kwon, David Lario

“…The model includes an SEP source term aligned with the theory of diffusive shock acceleration by the CME-driven shock. …”
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Structural characteristics, multifunctional applications, and research prospects of ferritin: a case study of sturgeon ferritin by Nida Maqsood, Zuoliang Tang, Abu Zar Ghafoor, Shuhong Li, Zhiqing Zhang, Anjun Chen, Zhiyong Zou, Man Zhou, Meiliang Li

“…Using sturgeon liver ferritin as a specific example, this review details its unique advantages derived from its source, such as distinctive structure, enhanced stability, and application potential. …”
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Parameterization and quantification of two key operando physio-chemical descriptors for water-assisted electro-catalytic organic oxidation by Bailin Tian, Fangyuan Wang, Pan Ran, Luhan Dai, Yang Lv, Yuxia Sun, Zhangyan Mu, Yamei Sun, Lingyu Tang, William A. Goddard, Mengning Ding

“…Abstract Electro-selective-oxidation using water as a green oxygen source demonstrates promising potential towards efficient and sustainable chemical upgrading. …”
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An Internet of Things Ecosystem for Atmospheric Water Generators by Francesco Gaggini, Rafael Natalio Fontana Crespo, Matteo Calo, Vincenzo Maria Gentile, Alberto Macii, Edoardo Patti

“…In an era of diminishing water resources, Atmospheric Water Generators (AWG) offer an innovative solution to address the global water crisis by harnessing alternative local water sources. Recent advances in AWG technology have demonstrated the feasibility of converting atmospheric moisture into potable water, making AWGs suitable for use as domestic appliances and positioning them as key players in tackling the water-energy nexus. …”
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Bee Bread Drying Process Intensification in Combs Using Solar Energy by Daulet Toibazar, Baydaulet Urmashev, Aliya Tursynzhanova, Vladimir Nekrashevich, Indira Daurenova, Adilkhan Niyazbayev, Kanat Khazimov, Francesco Pegna, Marat Khazimov

“…This study presents the development and evaluation of a stand-alone solar dryer designed to improve the efficiency of bee bread dehydration. Unlike the electric prototype powered by conventional energy sources, the proposed system operates autonomously, utilizing solar energy as the primary drying agent. …”
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Hybrid Graph Representation and Learning Framework for High-Level Synthesis Design Space Exploration by Pouya Taghipour, Eric Granger, Yves Blaquiere

“…Indeed, modeling HLS-related problems using GNNs that efficiently capture the complex patterns arising from applied pragmas and low-level characteristics of HLS specifications is challenging. …”
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How much timber from Norway spruce (Picea abies L.) is left on the harvesting site as treetops? A study on scaling and grading yields of harvesters by Jiří Dvořák, Marcel Štolc, Martin Jankovský, Pavel Natov, Arkadiusz Stańczykiewicz, Michal Allman, Andrej Liška

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Individual Tree Segmentation Based on Region-Growing and Density-Guided Canopy 3-D Morphology Detection Using UAV LiDAR Data by Shihua Li, Shunda Zhao, Zhilin Tian, Hao Tang, Zhonghua Su

“…Airborne laser scanning is an efficient and rapid method for acquiring 3-D point cloud data of forests, making up for the shortcomings of optical remote sensing. …”
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ORGANIZING SELF-EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR MEDICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF BLENDED LEARNING by Pysmenna Oleksandra

“…This will enhance the quality of education, and the efficiency of resource utilization of educational institutions, increase the level of professional expertise and mobility of teachers, and ultimately provide additional competitive advantages to the educational institution in the educational services market.…”
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SynAdult: Multimodal Synthetic Adult Dataset Generation via Diffusion Models and Neuromorphic Event Simulation for Critical Biometric Applications by Muhammad Ali Farooq, Paul Kielty, Wang Yao, Peter Corcoran

“…As a key contribution, we open-source a large-scale, multimodality, multi-race adult dataset, enabling future research in secure and ethically grounded synthetic data for facial biometrics and facial analysis applications. …”
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FPGA-accelerated SpeckleNN with SNL for real-time X-ray single-particle imaging by Abhilasha Dave, Cong Wang, James Russell, Ryan Herbst, Jana Thayer

“…This hardware realization transitions SpeckleNN from a prototypic model into a practical edge solution, optimized for running inference near the detector in high-throughput X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL) facilities, such as those found at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). To address the resource constraints inherent in FPGAs, we developed a more specialized version of SpeckleNN. …”
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Development of a 101.6K liquid‐phased probe for GWAS and genomic selection in pine wilt disease‐resistance breeding in Masson pine by Jingyi Zhu, Qinghua Liu, Shu Diao, Zhichun Zhou, Yangdong Wang, Xianyin Ding, Mingyue Cao, Dinghui Luo

“…Conducting genetic breeding with these resistant genotypes holds promise for enhancing resistance to PWD in Masson pine at its source. We conducted a genome‐wide association study (GWAS) and genomic selection (GS) on 1013 Masson pine seedlings from 72 half‐sib families to advance disease‐resistance breeding. …”
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Wellcounter: Automated high‐throughput phenotyping for aquatic microinvertebrates by Claus‐Peter Stelzer, Dominique Groffman

“…However, acquiring large quantities of high‐quality image data and processing them efficiently often remain a bottleneck. Here, we introduce the Wellcounter, an advanced platform designed for the automated high‐throughput phenotyping of aquatic microinvertebrates (100–2000 μm), utilizing common multiwell plates to facilitate large‐scale ecological experiments. …”
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Effective catalysts for hydrogenation of CO2 into lower olefins: A review by Chike George Okoye-Chine, Christel Olivier Lenge Mbuya, Nothando Cynthia Shiba, Kabir Opeyemi Otun

“…Utilizing CO2 as a carbon source to produce high-value compounds, such as light olefins, is one of the most promising approaches to mitigate CO2 emissions. …”
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Balancing cleaner energy and geopolitical interests in the complex transition of the European electricity mix: from Fukushima to the Ukraine war by Marcio Cataldi, Nieves Espinosa, Sonia Jerez, Juan Pedro Montávez, Larissa Haringer Martins Da Silveira, Jairton Dupont, Marcos Alexandre Teixeira

“…Consequently, the selection and availability of the energy sources used for electricity generation have become crucial elements of strategic planning for countries and economic blocks. …”
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Emerging strategies in the sustainable removal of antibiotics using semiconductor-based photocatalysts by Yunus Ahmed, Keya Rani Dutta, Parul Akhtar, Md. Arif Hossen, Md. Jahangir Alam, Obaid A. Alharbi, Hamad AlMohamadi, Abdul Wahab Mohammad

“…Nanomaterials can effectively and precisely break down and neutralize antibiotic compounds with high efficiency and selectivity by utilizing a complex interaction between radical reactive oxygen species and non-radical equivalents under light irradiation. …”
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The Exergo-Economic and Environmental Evaluation of a Hybrid Solar–Natural Gas Power System in Kirkuk by Ali Alfaris, Abdulrazzak Akroot, Emrah Deniz

“…One such area of focus is the integration of Organic Rankine Cycles (ORCs) with gas and steam turbines, utilizing both natural gas (NG) and solar parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) as energy sources. …”
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Optimized removal of trivalent arsenic from aquatic environments using Prosopis juliflora seed biomass by M. Samimi, J. Nouri

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: With urban populations struggling with wastewater and water sources contaminated by metalloids, the demand for sustainable and effective methods for removing heavy metals is growing ever more urgent. …”
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Revitalizing Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) Through Quality Assurance in Selected NVTIs in the Ashanti Region of Ghana by Sylvia Asheley Gyampoh, Solomon Marfo Ayesu, Timothy Crentsil, Theresa Morty-Bayuko, Maud Schall

“…Practical and Social Implications: Findings reinforced the need for efficient funding sources from the Government of Ghana (GOG), establishment of internal Quality Assurance Units within NVTIs for effective monitoring and evaluation, and implementation of competency-based training (CBT) programs to improve practical skills provision. …”
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Innovative deep learning approach for cross-crop plant disease detection: A generalized method for identifying unhealthy leaves by Imane Bouacida, Brahim Farou, Lynda Djakhdjakha, Hamid Seridi, Muhammet Kurulay

“…These diseases can decimate crops, disrupt food supply chains, and escalate the risk of food shortages, underscoring the urgency of implementing robust strategies to safeguard the world’s food sources. Deep learning methods have revolutionized the field of plant disease detection, offering advanced and accurate solutions for early identification and management. …”
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