Transcriptome analysis reveals regulatory mechanism of postharvest softening in kiwiberry by Zhao Liu, Yang Sun, Zhenpan Liu, Jianyu Song, Weicong Yang, Zhannan Wang, Taiming Liang, Dejun Liang

“…However, kiwiberry is highly susceptible to softening after harvest, which poses a challenge for storage and transport. To reveal the underlying cause of kiwiberry softening, it is essential to investigate the characteristics of postharvest fruit and the molecular mechanisms that affect changes in fruit firmness. …”
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Protective Effect of Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Extract on the Sperm Quality During Cool Storage of Ram Semen by Reza Heidarzadeh, Saleh Tabatabaei Vakili

“…ABSTRACT Background Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants, poses a significant threat to sperm quality during storage. …”
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Predicting the compressive strength of polymer-infused bricks: A machine learning approach with SHAP interpretability by Sathvik Sharath Chandra, Rakesh Kumar, Archudha Arjunasamy, Sakshi Galagali, Adithya Tantri, Sujay Raghavendra Naganna

“…Abstract The rapid increase in global waste production, particularly Polymer wastes, poses significant environmental challenges because of its nonbiodegradable nature and harmful effects on both vegetation and aquatic life. …”
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Integrated study of catalytic pyrolysis of bakelite waste: Catalyst variations, kinetic analysis, and batch pyrolysis by Achyut Kumar Panda, Diptimayee Senapati, Pabitra Mohan Mahapatra

“…Bakelite poses environmental and health hazards upon disposal, necessitating effective recycling strategies. …”
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Degradation of bisphenol a using zinc oxide decorated by nickel ferrite nanoparticles toward persulfate activation in the presence of ultraviolet radiation by Emad Dehghanifard, Ahmad Jonidi Jafari, Babak Kakavandi, Roshanak Rezaei Kalantary

“…Its structure was characterized through FESEM, EDS, XRD, VSM, DRS, TEM, and PL analyses. Several parameters including solution pH, initial BPA concentration, and catalyst and PS dosages were examined. …”
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Effective Diabetic Retinopathy Classification With Siamese Neural Network: A Strategy for Small Dataset Challenges by Maria Tariq, Vasile Palade, Yingliang Ma

“…However, the automatic detection of diabetic retinopathy through medical image processing requires a large number of training data to build a model with good performance. This poses a challenge when working with small datasets as these models need large datasets to perform well on unseen data. …”
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Nutrient dynamics, environmental impacts, and feed efficiency in intensive whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) farming on sandy soils in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam by Thu Thuy Cao, Hung Anh Le, Gauthier Eppe

“…Although sludge represented only 5 % of total discharged water, it carried a disproportionately high nutrient load, posing risks to soil, groundwater, and nearby coastal ecosystems. …”
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Design and Research of Low-Cost and Self-Adaptive Terrestrial Laser Scanning for Indoor Measurement Based on Adaptive Indoor Measurement Scanning Strategy and Structural Characteri... by Zhongyue Zhang, Huixing Zhou, Shun Wang, Chongwen Xu, Yannan Lv

“…This paper mainly presents two parts of innovations: (1) for planning of scanning, the novel TLS features planning sampling density of scanning according to room size and converting scanning data from poses to point clouds, and (2) for processing of point clouds, this paper proposes two novel segmentation algorithms, namely, “on-boundary segmentation algorithm” and “on-angular-distance segmentation algorithm,” based on indoor spatial structure features and characteristics of TLS. …”
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Analysis of Surface Roughness and Machine Learning-Based Modeling in Dry Turning of Super Duplex Stainless Steel Using Textured Tools by Shailendra Pawanr, Kapil Gupta

“…SDSS 2507 is known for its exceptional mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, but it poses significant challenges in machinability. To address this, this study employs flank-face textured cutting tools to enhance machining performance. …”
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Effectiveness of Ultrasonographic Unilateral Dual Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Pain Control in Pediatric Renal Transplantation: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Sherif M. Soaida, Heba M. Nassar, Ahmed Hazem, Pierre Zarif Tawadros, Hany A. Morsi, Ahmed I. Shoukry, Ahmed M. Shouman, Fatina I. Fadel, Hafez M. Bazaraa, Doaa M. Salah, Mohamed A. Abdel Mawla, Dina A. Salah, Mohamed A. Selim

“…Background: Effective postoperative pain control in pediatric kidney transplant recipients is essential but poses challenges due to the limitations of systemic opioid use in patients with renal dysfunction. …”
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On the influence of apron and cutoff wall configurations on scour protection downstream grade control structures by Hossein Mohammadnezhad, Mirali Mohammadi, Amir Ghaderi

“…Local scour downstream of hydraulic structures poses a major challenge in fluvial engineering, often compromising the stability of river control systems. …”
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The application of Scoria-based horizontal subsurface flow constructed wetland for efficient textile wastewater treatment by Wayessa Amasa, Seyoum Leta, Mikiyas Abewaa Gnaro

“…Textile wastewater pollution, primarily caused by synthetic dyes, poses significant threats to aquatic ecosystems and human health. …”
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Performance Evaluation of a Radial Distribution Network Under Emerging Load Prediction Modeling Approach and DG Integration Using a Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm by Demsew Mitiku Teferra

“…The computational complexity of integrating ANFIS-based forecasting with large-scale networks poses a challenge, requiring further optimization for practical applications. …”
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Rapid Response to Effusive Eruptions Using Satellite Infrared Data: The March 2024 Eruption of Fernandina (Galápagos) by Diego Coppola, Simone Aveni, Adele Campus, Marco Laiolo, Francesco Massimetti, Benjamin Bernard

“…Although the eruption posed no threat to people, as the island is uninhabited, it provided an opportunity to test a rapid response system for effusive eruptions, based on satellite infrared (IR) data. …”
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Clinical profile of dengue infection at a teaching hospital in North India by Ritu Karoli, Jalees Fatima, Zeba Siddiqi, Khursheed I Kazmi, Amit R Sultania

“…Conclusion: Dengue infection poses a huge burden to the health-care system; its spectrum ranges from mild self-limiting illness to severe fatal disease. …”
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Enhancing Candida auris diagnosis: a comprehensive evaluation of VIASURE Candida auris real-time PCR detection kit for rapid diagnostic responses by Blanca Dehesa-García, Henar Alonso, María Paz Peris, Blanca Fortuño, Pilar Abad, Antonio Rezusta, Ana Milagro

“…This retrospective and comparative study demonstrates the favorable clinical parameters of a commercially available molecular diagnostic kit. …”
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Thermal microclimate assessment in dairy cow milking parlors: Seasonal variations in temperature-humidity index and implications for heat stress by Dimo Dimov, Toncho Penev, Ivaylo Marinov

“…Conclusion: In-parlor thermal conditions, especially during summer, exceeded comfort thresholds and posed a risk for HS. The study underscores the urgent need to revise livestock housing regulations to include THI-specific standards for milking parlors. …”
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Evaluation of Hepatoprotective Activities of Bryophyllum pinnatum Leaf Extract in Paracetamol Induced Toxicity in Wistar rats by Odangowei Ogidi, Happiness Orlu, Blessing Poripo

“…Paracetamol-induced hepatotoxicity poses a significant health risk. Bryophyllum pinnatum (commonly known as "Never Die") has traditional medicinal applications, including potential hepatoprotective effects. …”
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Global Dynamics of a Rational Difference Equation and Its Solutions to Several Conjectures by Shaoxia Jin, Xianyi Li, Bo Sun

“…By employing a combination of advanced mathematical techniques, including the use of key lemmas and intricate computations, we establish that the unique nonnegative equilibrium point of the equation is globally attractive under specific parameter conditions. Our results not only extend and improve upon existing findings but also resolve several conjectures posed by previous researchers, including those by G. …”
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Degradation of tetracycline in water using hydrogen peroxide activated by soybean residue-derived magnetic biochar by Van-Truc Nguyen, Nguyen Duy Dat, Thi-Giang-Huong Duong, Viet-Cuong Dinh, Thi-Dieu-Hien Vo

“…The effects of key parameters, including pH, H2O2 concentration, catalyst dosage, and initial TC concentration, on TC degradation were investigated. …”
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