MAGICS. III. Seeds Sink Swiftly: Nuclear Star Clusters Dramatically Accelerate Seed Black Hole Mergers by Diptajyoti Mukherjee, Yihao Zhou, Nianyi Chen, Ugo Niccolò Di Carlo, Tiziana Di Matteo

“…In this work, we tackle this issue by integrating cosmological simulations and galaxy merger simulations from the MAGICS-I and MAGICS-II resimulation suites with high-resolution N -body simulations. …”
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Solid–Solid Interface Design for Hydrogen Production by Direct Seawater Electrolysis: Progress and Challenges by Bowei Zhou, Tong Wu, Yilin Dong, Yinbo Zhan, Fei Wei, Dongliang Zhang, Xia Long

“…Given the complex ionic environment of seawater, researchers have proposed a diverse range of strategies aimed at addressing the issue of enhancing the corrosion resistance of anodes, yet no optimal solution has been found so far. …”
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Co-Formulation of Iron Oxide and PLGA Nanoparticles to Deliver Curcumin and IFNα for Synergistic Anticancer Activity in A375 Melanoma Skin Cancer Cells by Magdi Abobaker, Mershen Govender, Yahya E. Choonara

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Skin cancer remains a significant global health issue, driving the development of new treatment strategies to improve clinical outcomes and prevent recurrence. …”
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Promoting Well-Being from a Gender Perspective: A Systematic Review of Interventions Using Digital Tools and Serious Games by Ciro Esposito, Francesco Sulla, Giusi Antonia Toto, Valentina Berardinetti, Andreana Lavanga, Francesco Pio Savino, Salvatore Iuso, Maria Grazia Mada Logrieco, Maria Eugenia Paula Ascorra Costa

“…Gender inequalities continue to pose a significant issue across various aspects of life, adversely impacting the well-being of both females and males. …”
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Trilateral Smart Switching Algorithm for Improving Smart Meters Efficiency in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Network by Kanabadee Srisomboon, Kitipoth Wasayangkool, Wilaiporn Lee

“…In this paper, we propose trilateral smart switching (TSS) by modifying the evaluation concept of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) and exploiting a cognitive radio. TSS algorithm outperforms the tradeoff issue of existing single-parent and multi-parent selections by hybrid selecting parents, transmission scheme and communication channel. …”
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CLPM: A Hybrid Network With Cross-Space Learning and Perception-Driven Mechanism for Long-Tailed Remote Sensing Image Classification by Lei Zhang, Min Kong, Changfeng Jing, Xing Xing

“…Long-tailed distribution is a common issue in remote sensing image classification (RSIC), and many datasets suffer from severe class imbalance. …”
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Reference Intervals for Echocardiography Parameters of Children Living in the Arkhangelsk Region and a Digital Application for Their Assessment by Aleksey A Karyakin, Igor’ S. Chub, Ol’ga E. Karyakina, Andrey M. Grjibovski, Aleksey V. Artemov, Ul’yana R. Zakharchenko

“…Objective interpretation of echocardiography results in the paediatric population is an urgent issue due to the difficulties in identifying the correct cardiovascular allometric relationship. …”
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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Endoparasites in Free-Range Chicken at Traditional Market Payakumbuh by Yusra Ilahi, Engki Zelpina, Ii Amelia Putri, Sujatmiko, Yurni Sari Amir, Suliha

“…Background: Worm infections in free-range chickens are an important health issue in the animal food industry and consumption in Indonesia. …”
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Core Outcome Set development for LEPtospirosis trials (COS-LEP): a study protocol to develop a core outcome set for the evaluation of clinical therapeutic interventions for human l... by Nathaniel Lee, Chris Smith, Robin Bailey, Koya Ariyoshi, Sarah Smith, Nick Black, Tansy Edwards

“…This will not only be a key feature in the design of a future definitive randomized controlled trial, but also provide a structure for clinicians and researchers collecting treatment cohort data in the various settings where leptospirosis is a public health issue.…”
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Design of a Contact-Type Electrostatic Spray Boom System Based on Rod-Plate Electrode Structure and Field Experiments on Droplet Deposition Distribution by Hao Sun, Changxi Liu, Yufei Li, Hang Shi, Shengxue Zhao, Miao Wu, Jun Hu

“…It converts the pesticide solution into fine droplets through a sprayer, which then deposit onto target plants. Therefore, in the process of pesticide application, improving the effectiveness of spraying while minimizing or preventing crop damage has become a key issue. …”
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Virtual friendly visitor program: combatting loneliness in community dwelling older adults by Barbara A. Gordon, Chelsea B. Miceli, Pamela A. Yankeelov, Pamela A. Yankeelov, Samantha G. Cotton, Samantha G. Cotton, Anna C. Faul, Anna C. Faul

“…IntroductionLoneliness is a critical public health issue affecting older adults, with significant impacts on their mental and physical health, including increased risks of depression, cognitive decline, and higher mortality rates, necessitating distinct approaches for each condition given their unique implications and the exacerbation of these issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Stack Durability Prediction Using Arrhenius-Based Accelerated Degradation Model by Youngjin Choi, MyongHwan Kim, JiYoung Park, Youngmo Goo

“…To expand the applications of proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) stacks, it is essential to address the issue of their short lifetime. Various studies are being conducted to improve this limitation, and efficient methods for verifying durability in a short period of time are required. …”
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Feature Enhancement Network for Infrared Small Target Detection in Complex Backgrounds Based on Multi-Scale Attention Mechanism by Sen Zhang, Weilin Du, Yuan Liu, Ni Zhou, Zheng Li

“…In particular, the introduction of the Iterative Attentional Feature Fusion (iAFF) module at the detection network’s neck aims to tackle the issue of minor target features being overshadowed in the process of cross-scale feature fusion. …”
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Effectiveness Log Evaluation of Ultra-Deep Carbonate Reservoirs Based on Multi-Scale Fracture-Cave Parameter by YIN Rong, SUI Xiuying, LAI Qiang, WANG Xiyu, WU Yiyu, YI Hongmei

“…After clarifying the controlling factors, the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is employed to construct a reservoir quality factor integrating multi-scale fracture-cave parameters from borehole wall to near-wellbore domains, establishing a classification standard for reservoir evaluation in member 2 of the Dengying formation. …”
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Hydrogen Leakage Location Prediction in a Fuel Cell System of Skid-Mounted Hydrogen Refueling Stations by Leiqi Zhang, Qiliang Wu, Min Liu, Hao Chen, Dianji Wang, Xuefang Li, Qingxin Ba

“…Hydrogen safety is a critical issue during the construction and development of the hydrogen energy industry. …”
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Removal of Microplastics from Laundry Wastewater Using Coagulation and Membrane Combination: A Laboratory-Scale Study by Thi Trang Luu, Dai Quyet Truong, Van Nam Nguyen, Sanghyun Jeong, Thi Thu Trang Nguyen, Van Manh Do, Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran, Tien Vinh Nguyen

“…Microplastic (MP) pollution has recently emerged as a critical global environmental issue. Laundry wastewater is a significant contributor to MP pollution, containing high concentrations of MPs. …”
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Towards cleaner desalination systems utilizing waste heat: A bibliometric analysis by Maryam Nooman AlMallahi, Sara Maen Asaad, Mahmoud Elgendi

“…Water scarcity is a global issue facing the coming generations. Desalination is a dependable, nonconventional freshwater production method. …”
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Pharmaceuticals as emerging pollutants: Implications for water resource management in Malaysia by Asvinidevi Arumugam, Khai Ern Lee, Pei Yuen Ng, Aida Soraya Shamsuddin, Aziemah Zulkifli, Thian Lai Goh

“…Given the environmental and public health implications, addressing this emerging pollutant issue necessitates a multifaceted approach to mitigate human exposure, safeguard water quality and ensure the sustainable management of water resources.…”
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The Agronomic Potential of the Invasive Brown Seaweed <i>Rugulopteryx okamurae</i>: Optimisation of Alginate, Mannitol, and Phlorotannin Extraction by Miguel A. Rincón-Cervera, Irene de Burgos-Navarro, Tarik Chileh-Chelh, El-Hassan Belarbi, Miriam Álvarez-Corral, Minerva Carmona-Fernández, Mohamed Ezzaitouni, José L. Guil-Guerrero

“…This study focused on optimizing the extraction of these compounds from <i>R. okamurae</i>, transforming an ecological issue into a beneficial resource. Algae samples collected from the Spanish Mediterranean coast were processed through a randomized factorial response surface design. …”
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A river network model using a weight-based merged LSTM for multi-source monitoring integration by Jonggyu Jung, Taeseung Park, Jaegwan Park, Dogeon Lee, YoonKyung Cha

“…The river network is divided into upstream, midstream, and downstream segments, with each input processed independently and merged into a unified representation. …”
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