Observation of nanoparticle coalescence during core-shell metallic nanowire growth in colloids via nanoscale imaging by Dahai Yang, Xingyu Zhang, Ruijie Yang, Bolin Zou, Rui Huang, Colin Ophus, Chengyu Song, Sheng Cheng, Juyeong Kim, Hui Xiong, Xianqi Wu, Mufan Li, Yong Wang, Hongfa Xiang, Zihao Ou, Xiaohui Song

“…Abstract The surface morphology and shape of crystalline nanowires significantly influence their functional properties, including phonon transport, electrocatalytic performance, to name but a few. …”
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Genomic islands and molecular mechanisms relating to drug-resistance in Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile PCR ribotype 176 by Marcela Krutova, Vojtech Kovarovic, Marie Brajerova, Fanny Demay, Jaroslava Zikova, Suhanya Prasad, Anna Soltesova, Elena Novakova, Hanna Pituch, Ed Kuijper, Wiep Klaas Smits, Gabriela Balikova Novotna

“…Heterologous expression and functional analysis of the newly identified methyltransferase were performed.Results Core genome multilocus sequence typing found 10–37 allele differences. …”
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MSPO: A machine learning hyperparameter optimization method for enhanced breast cancer image classification by Haonan Li, Vijay Govindarajan, Tan Fong Ang, Zaffar Ahmed Shaikh, Amel Ksibi, Yen-Lin Chen, Chin Soon Ku, Ming Chern Leong, Fatiha Hana Shabaruddin, Wan Zamaniah Wan Ishak, Lip Yee Por

“…Tests using the CEC 2022 benchmark functions reveal that MSPO surpasses leading algorithms regarding optimization precision and convergence rate. …”
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Role of eccentric cycling in older adults affected by sarcopenia and heart failure: a feasibility and efficacy study protocol by Federico Schena, Giovanni Benfari, Cantor Tarperi, Roberto Di Marco, Valentina Cavedon, Valentina Muollo, Samuel D’Emanuele, Mahsa Amini, Shelley Keating, Matteo Lanceni, Martina Setti, Laura Ghiotto

“…The study will also assess the impact of EC on body composition, muscle strength and neuromuscular activity of upper and lower limbs, cardiorespiratory fitness and physical performance. Despite potential challenges such as patient adherence and small sample size, the study’s findings are expected to provide important first data regarding the feasibility and benefits of EC for improving functional capacity in this high-risk population.…”
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Optical next generation reservoir computing by Hao Wang, Jianqi Hu, YoonSeok Baek, Kohei Tsuchiyama, Malo Joly, Qiang Liu, Sylvain Gigan

“…In contrast to conventional optical RC implementations, we directly and solely drive our optical reservoir with time-delayed inputs. Much like digital NGRC that relies on polynomial features of delayed inputs, our optical reservoir also implicitly generates these polynomial features for desired functionalities. …”
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Barriers to and facilitators of clinician acceptance and use of artificial intelligence in healthcare settings: a scoping review by Alex Federman, Yufei Wang, Jalayne J Arias, Catherine E A Scipion, Margaret A Manchester

“…Overall, drivers of clinician AI acceptance and use were ambivalent, functioning as either barriers or facilitators depending on context. …”
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Widows and deaconesses in the hierarchy of the Early Church by Andrey Posternak

“…Deaconesses received ordination from the bishop, wore the diaconal orarion, but were excluded from the male clergy and did not perform any clerical functions like the dea conal ones.…”
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Integrating weighted gene co-expression network analysis and machine learning to elucidate neural characteristics in a mouse model of depression by Jinli Gao, Qinglang Wang, Jie Liu, Siqian Zheng, Jiahong Liu, Zhiyong Gao, Cheng Zhu

“…Genes including Oprm1 and BDNF demonstrated functional relevance in modulating neural activity and behavior, offering promising candidates for early diagnosis and individualized treatment of depression.…”
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The superiority of feasible solutions-moth flame optimizer using valve point loading by Mohammad Khurshed Alam, Herwan Sulaiman, Asma Ferdowsi, Md Shaoran Sayem, Md Mahfuzer Akter Ringku, Md. Foysal

“…The Moth-Flame Optimizer (MFO) method is inspired by the unique night flight characteristics of moths. Moths, much like butterflies, undergo two distinct life stages: larval and mature. …”
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Designing carboxymethyl cellulose based hydrogel electrolyte membranes enhanced by inorganic nanoparticle toward stable zinc anode by Xiangye Li, Yuan Li, Yu Jiang, Dahui Wang, Fen Ran

“…Moreover, the device of Zn||NH4V4O10 pouch battery remains operational under severe conditions like bending and cutting. This work provides valuable reference in developing inorganic nanoparticle hybrid hydrogel electrolyte for realizing high-performance zinc metal batteries.…”
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Ultrathin Zinc cobalt oxide nanowalls for supercapacitive energy storage applications by Bashar Aljawrneh, Borhan Aldeen Albiss, Amani Al-Othman, Muhammad Tawalbeh, Abdelelah Alshanableh, Saja Alrousan, Rawan Hayajneh

“…The development of efficient energy storage devices with enhanced performance and stability is crucial to advance the next generation energy applications. …”
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Targeting Senescence with Apigenin Improves Chemotherapeutic Efficacy and Ameliorates Age‐Related Conditions in Mice by Hongwei Zhang, Qixia Xu, Zhirui Jiang, Rong Sun, Qun Wang, Sanhong Liu, Xin Luan, Judith Campisi, James L. Kirkland, Weidong Zhang, Yu Sun

“…In preclinical trials, apigenin improves the physical function of animals with a premature aging‐like state, alleviating physical frailty and cognitive impairment. …”
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Hypoglossal Nerve Palsy as a Cause of Severe Dysphagia along with the Oropharyngeal Stenosis due to Occipitocervical Kyphosis by Tomohiro Watanabe, Masato Anno, Yoshitaka Matsubayashi, Yuki Nagasako, Kaori Sakuishi, Yoh Fujimoto, Naohiro Tachibana, Yuki Taniguchi, Toshihiro Hayashi, Yasushi Oshima, Shoji Tsuji, Sakae Tanaka

“…Radiographic examination revealed that the O-C kyphosis had been exacerbated and that the deformity was likely the primary cause of HNP. To restore the swallowing function, O-C fusion surgery was performed. …”
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Ultrasonication-driven optimization of cricket protein nanoemulsions: influence of pH and rheological stabilizers by Rosa María Sánchez-García, Azahara Rodríguez-Luna, Jenifer Santos, Luis A. Trujillo-Cayado

“…To enhance stability, guar gum (GG) and advanced performance xanthan gum (APXG) were tested. APXG, particularly at ≥0.25 wt%, significantly improved viscoelasticity (G′ > G″) and increased consistency (K = 9.87 Pa·sn at 0.5 wt%), forming gel-like structures and reducing the Turbiscan Stability Index (TSI) over a 21-day period.These results underscore the critical roles of pH, ultrasonic processing, and rheological modification in designing robust nanoemulsions. …”
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Comparative analysis of drying kinetics, diffusivity, and thermodynamic properties of hybrid solar and oven dryers for Egyptian sweet marjoram by El-Sayed G. Khater, Adel H. Bahnasawy, Awad Ali Tayoush Oraiath, Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Ahmed Elbeltagi, Ali Salem, Ahmed Z. Dewidar, Abdelaziz M. Okasha, Khaled A. Metwally

“…These findings advance the knowledge of drying systems by demonstrating the effectiveness and sustainability of hybrid solar drying for preserving the quality and functional properties of medicinal and aromatic herbs like marjoram.…”
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Evidence that the domesticated fungus Leucoagaricus gongylophorus recycles its cytoplasmic contents as nutritional rewards to feed its leafcutter ant farmers by Caio Ambrosio Leal-Dutra, Lok Man Yuen, Bruno Augusto Maciel Guedes, Marta Contreras-Serrano, Pedro Elias Marques, Jonathan Zvi Shik

“…While autophagy is a ubiquitous and often highly derived process across the tree of life, our study reveals a new role for autophagy as a mechanism of functional integration between ant farmers and their fungal crop, and potentially as a signifier of higher-level homeostasis between uniquely life-time committed ectosymbionts.…”
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A framework to nurturing digital entrepreneurs: Demystifying critical factors that influence tech-driven business behavior by Elissa Dwi Lestari, Florentina Kurniasari, D. Wim Prihanto, Angely Maylin

“…The present study demonstrates that the adoption of social media functions as a mediator in the association between digital entrepreneurship education and the adoption of social media, therefore exerting an impact on technology-based entrepreneurial behavior. …”
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Electronic nose and machine learning for modern meat inspection by Ivan Shtepliuk, Guillem Domènech-Gil, Viktor Almqvist, Arja Helena Kautto, Ivar Vågsholm, Sofia Boqvist, Jens Eriksson, Donatella Puglisi

“…We employed a metal-oxide based gas sensor array of commercially available chemoresistive sensors, functioning as an electronic nose, to differentiate between various categories of 100 pig meat samples collected at a slaughterhouse based on their odor characteristics, including a urine-like smell and post-mortem aging. …”
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Ni-based alloy catalysts for cost-effective hydrogen production from ammonia decomposition by Yeongjun Yoon, Yunseo Choi, Yonggyun Bae, Jongsup Hong, Kyeounghak Kim

“…To further optimize Ni catalysts, developing Ni-based alloy catalysts with other metals is a promising solution. Herein, density functional theory (DFT) calculations are performed to elucidate the catalytic activity of 3d transition metals (Ni, Co, Cu, and Fe) and their promising alloys. …”
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Enhancing tomato growth, quality, and yield through the application of bio and nano-bio phosphorus in conjunction with Pseudomonas putida inoculation by Mehdi Jalali Kooshki, Maryam Haghighi, Maryam mozafarian

“…In conclusion, higher phosphorus concentrations like SP2, NBio2, and Bio2 were superior when bacteria were not applied, which improved the weight and performance of aerial organs. …”
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