TiO₂ Nanorod Array for Betavoltaic Cells: Performance Validation and Enhancement with Electron Beam and ⁶³Ni Irradiations by Sijie Li, Tongxin Jiang, Yu Cao, Wendi Zhao, Haisheng San, Xue Li, Lifeng Zhang, Xin Li

“…The growing demand for reliable micropower sources in extreme environments has accelerated the development of betavoltaic cells (BV cells) with high energy conversion efficiency and superior radiation resistance. …”
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Enhancing resilience and sustainable healthcare supply chains: integrating circular economy and dynamic barrier management by Kartika Nur Alfina, R. M. Chandima Ratnayake, Dermawan Wibisono, Mursyid Hasan Basri, Nur Budi Mulyono

“…This manuscript analyses key barriers to healthcare supply chain efficiency, with a focus on preventing critical product shortages and assessing their impact on sustainability, resilience, and public health. …”
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Techno-economic feasibility study of ammonia recovery from sewage sludge digestate in wastewater treatment plants by Mohammad Alrbai, Sameer Al-Dahidi, Bashar Shboul, Mosa Abusorra, Hassan Hayajneh

“…Wastewater treatment plants play a vital role in resource recovery, particularly through biogas production, a key renewable energy source. Beyond biogas, the digestate from anaerobic digestion is rich in nutrients like ammonia. …”
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Single-photon counting pixel detector for soft X-rays by Filippo Baruffaldi, Anna Bergamaschi, Maurizio Boscardin, Martin Brückner, Tim A. Butcher, Maria Carulla, Matteo Centis Vignali, Roberto Dinapoli, Simone Finizio, Erik Fröjdh, Dominic Greiffenberg, Aldo Mozzanica, Giovanni Paternoster, Nicholas W. Phillips, Jörg Raabe, Bernd Schmitt, Jiaguo Zhang

“…This detector is thoroughly characterized in terms of Signal-to-Noise Ratio and Detective Quantum Efficiency. We demonstrate its capabilities through ptychographic imaging at MAX IV 4th-generation synchrotron light source at the Fe L3-edge (707 eV), showcasing the enhanced detection performance of the system. …”
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Phenotypic Profiling of Selected Cellulolytic Strains to Develop a Crop Residue-Decomposing Bacterial Consortium by Arman Shamshitov, Egidija Satkevičiūtė, Francesca Decorosi, Carlo Viti, Skaidrė Supronienė

“…Results revealed that, beyond the core subset of 12 carbon sources, the strains exhibited diverse metabolic capacities in utilizing 106 carbon sources. …”
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Effect of different bulking agents on the quality, microbial community structure and metabolic functions during human feces composting in foam composting device by Tianyang Ning, Tianyang Ning, Xiangqun Zheng, Xiangqun Zheng, Jiayin Liang, Jiayin Liang, Weihan Wang, Weihan Wang, Guowei Zhang, Xiaocheng Wei, Xiaocheng Wei, Lu Tan, Lu Tan

“…The metagenomic data analysis reveals significant differences in the abundance of “carbon metabolism” and “microbial metabolism” among different groups, further indicating that the addition of different bulking agents affects the utilization of metabolic products, amino acids, and carbohydrates as carbon sources by microbes in human feces compost. …”
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RUL Prediction for Lithium Battery Systems in Fuel Cell Ships Based on Adaptive Modal Enhancement Networks by Yifan Liu, Huabiao Jin, Xiangguo Yang, Telu Tang, Jiaxin Luo, Lei Han, Junting Lang, Weixin Zhao

“…As an auxiliary power source in fuel cell systems, the prediction of the Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of lithium-ion batteries is crucial for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of fuel cell ships. …”
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A comprehensive review on natural convection in various shaped enclosures by FEM: Engineering applications by Asif Hasan, Mohammad Mokaddes Ali, Shakhawat Hossain, Neamul Haque Siam, Asaduzzaman Rony, Al-Amin Shohan

“…The findings underscore FEM’s utility as a multi-physics simulation tool for real-world thermal challenges, with particular relevance to South Africa’s growing demand for energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy solutions, and sustainable manufacturing technologies.…”
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Techno-Economic Feasibility and Optimal Design Approach of Grid-Connected Hybrid Power Generation Systems for Electric Vehicle Battery Swapping Station by Lumbumba Taty-Etienne Nyamayoka, Lesedi Masisi, David Dorrell, Shuo Wang

“…The aim is to evaluate the viability of this hybrid power supply system as an alternative energy source, focusing on its cost-effectiveness. An optimal control model is developed to minimize the total life cycle cost of the proposed system while reducing the reliance on the utility grid and maximizing system reliability, measured by loss of power supply probability. …”
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Application of bentonite-chitosan nanocomposites for the adsorptive removal of iron and natural organic matter in peat water by Edwin Permana, M. Naswir, Dhian Eka Wijaya, Ali Nurdin Hidayat, Dimas Setya Nurjamil, Andrian Setyarestu Prayogi

“…Peat water, commonly found in peatland regions, often poses a challenge as a water source due to its high content of iron and natural organic matter (NOM). …”
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Energy transfer aspects of chemically reactive Casson fluid between a conical gap of cone-disk system with multiple rotations by M. Qamar, M. Khan, A.S. Alqahtani, M.Y. Malik

“…The physical characteristics of nonlinear PDEs are converted into nonlinear coupled ODEs utilizing the right similarity variables. These transformed non-dimensionless equations are resolved utilizing the bvp4c Lobatto IIIA technique via Matlab software. …”
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How Rich is Platelet Rich Plasma? A Simple Preparation Method of PRP and Its Quality According to Various Classification Systems by Felice FAIZAL, Balachandra NAMBIAR, Raja CHATTERJEE, Praveer RANJAN

“…Background: platelets are a rich source of various growth factors and hence platelet rich plasma (PRP) is being used therapeutically in the field of dermatology, orthopaedics and dentistry with promising results. …”
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Internet of Things and Distributed Computing Systems in Business Models by Albérico Travassos Rosário, Ricardo Raimundo

“…IoT devices allow immediate monitoring of equipment and processes, mitigating lost time and enhancing efficiency. In this case, manufacturing companies use IoT sensors to monitor machinery, predict failures, and schedule maintenance. …”
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Exploring the Strategies of Male Sterility for Hybrid Development in Hexaploid Wheat: Prevailing Methods and Potential Approaches by Muhammad Abdullah, Usama Sheraz, Arisha Tul Ain, Bisma Nasir, Sardar Hammad, Sajid Shokat

“…In this review, we examine the advantages and limitations of different male sterility sources utilized to date including, chemical hybridizing agents (CHAs), cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS), nuclear genic male sterility (NGMS), and environmental-sensitive male sterility (ESMS). …”
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Evaluating pedestrian crossing safety: Implementing and evaluating a convolutional neural network model trained on paired aerial and subjective perspective images by Dylan Russon, Antoine Guennec, Juan Naredo-Turrado, Binbin Xu, Cédric Boussuge, Valérie Battaglia, Benoit Hiron, Emmanuel Lagarde

“…This study proposes the deployment of advanced deep learning neural networks to automate the assessment of pedestrian crossings and roundabouts, leveraging aerial and street-level imagery sourced from Google Maps and Google Street View. Utilizing ConvNextV2, ResNet50, and ResNext50 models, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of pedestrian crossings across various urban and rural settings in France, focusing on nine identified risk factors.Our methodology incorporates Mask R-CNN for precise segmentation and detection of zebra crossings and roundabouts, overcoming traditional data annotation challenges and extending coverage to underrepresented areas. …”
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Towards sustainable water resources: A critical review of evaluating traditional and solar-based desalination technologies and innovations by Subodh Kumar Jha, Aritra Ghosh

“…Thermal technologies like Multi-Stage Flashing (MSF) and Multi-Effect Distillation (MED) are also utilized but are usually more energy-intensive. The integration of renewable energy sources, including solar, has improved sustainability, with hybrid solar desalination systems minimizing the energy intake by up to 30 %. …”
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Sedimentary Environment Reconstruction and Organic Matter Enrichment Mechanisms in Various Lithofacies of the Lacustrine Shale: A Case Study of the Da’anzhai Member, Central Sichua... by Yuting Peng, Yingxiao Fu, Senran Chen, Enze Wang

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Blockchain-Assisted Generation Rescheduling in Imperfect Market Environments by Salman Tariq, Mohamed Shaaban, Hazlie Mokhlis, Nurulafiqah N. Mansor, Hasmaini Mohamad

“…The proposed BC-based structure allows generators to participate in the short-term scheduling mechanism (such as day-ahead) in a trust-free environment without sharing their vital data yet achieving efficient, market-grade solutions. The feasibility of this new proposition is demonstrated through three different application scenarios, utilizing real-world load and renewable generation profiles sourced from the respective Grid System Operators databases. …”
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MedAlmighty: enhancing disease diagnosis with large vision model distillation by Yajing Ren, Zheng Gu, Wen Liu

“…These challenges are particularly pronounced in multimodal tasks requiring the integration of diverse data sources. While lightweight models offer computational efficiency, they often lack the comprehensive understanding necessary for reliable clinical predictions. …”
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Recent HPLC-UV Approaches for Cannabinoid Analysis: From Extraction to Method Validation and Quantification Compliance by Eduarda M. P. Silva, Antonella Vitiello, Agnese Miro, Carlos J. A. Ribeiro

“…Notably, ultrasound extraction has emerged as the most widely utilized technique across various matrices, with Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) offering a promising, efficient, and environmentally friendly extraction alternative. …”
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