Genetic diversity and natural selection of Plasmodium falciparum Pf41 vaccine candidate in clinical isolates from Senegal by Rokhaya Sané, Babacar Souleymane Sambe, Aissatou Diagne, Joseph Faye, Fatoumata Diene Sarr, Serigne Ousmane Mbacké Diaw, Ibrahima Sarr, Arona Sabène Diatta, Hélène Ataume Mawounge Diatta, Papa Mbacké Sembène, Inès Vigan-Womas, Aissatou Toure-Balde, Faith Osier, Makhtar Niang

“…With a central domain under balancing selection and two highly conserved 6-Cys domains under negative selection due to functional constraints, the Pf41 antigen appears as a good vaccine candidate. …”
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A balanced sensor scheduling for multitarget localization in a distributed multiple-input multiple-output radar network by Chenggang Wang, Zengfu Wang, Xiong Xu, Yuhang Hao

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Deviations from Normality in Autocorrelation Functions and Their Implications for MA(q) Modeling by Manuela Royer-Carenzi, Hossein Hassani

“…This property is widely used in model selection, assuming the sample ACF follows an asymptotic normal distribution for robustness. …”
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A Two-Step Method for Impact Source Localization in Operational Water Pipelines Using Distributed Acoustic Sensing by Haonan Wei, Yi Liu, Zejia Hao

“…STEE is introduced as a stable metric to quantify signal impulsiveness and guides the selection of the relevant intrinsic mode function. …”
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User preference–based QoS-aware service function placement in IoT-Edge cloud by Briytone Mutichiro, Younghan Kim

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Selection and Validation of Stable Reference Genes for RT-qPCR in <i>Scotogramma trifolii</i> (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by Anpei Yang, Hang Zhang, Weiwei Bai, Ruifeng Ding, Weipeng Li, Guangkuo Li

“…Stability analysis identified <i>β-actin</i>, <i>RPL9</i>, and <i>GAPDH</i> as the most reliable reference genes for developmental stage normalization, while <i>RPL10</i>, <i>GAPDH</i>, and <i>TUB</i> were validated for adult tissues. Functional validation using the odorant receptor gene <i>StriOR20</i> revealed significant discrepancies in relative expression levels when normalized with unstable reference genes (<i>TUB</i> and <i>RPL9</i>), emphasizing the necessity of rigorous reference gene selection. …”
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The effect of different water types commonly applied during laser diffraction measurement on the particle size distribution of soils by Viktória Labancz, Hilda Hernádi, Gyöngyi Barna, Zsófia Bakacsi, Tamás Szegi, Mihály Kocsis, András Makó

“…LDM measurement result is a continuous function of PSD, which can facilitate the conversion between the various limits (by countries, by scientific field) of the calculated particle size fractions (PSF – e.g. clay, silt, sand). …”
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Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Clade‐Specific Genetic Variation in Blacklegged Ticks by Jacob Cassens, Adela S. Oliva Chávez, Danielle M. Tufts, Jianmin Zhong, Christopher Faulk, Jonathan D. Oliver

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A Novel Approach for Portfolio Optimization Using Fuzzy AHP Based on Gustafson Kessel Clustering Algorithm by Yeşim Akbaş, Türkan Erbay Dalkılıç, Serkan Akbaş

“…However, the diverse factors impacting financial markets introduce uncertainty into future portfolio selection. The aim of this study is to propose a portfolio selection model to assist investors in creating the most suitable investment plan in the financial market uncertainty. …”
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Circular Animal Protein Hydrolysates: A Comparative Approach of Functional Properties by Marta Monteiro, Luciano Rodrigues-dos-Santos, Andreia Filipa-Silva, Diana A. Marques, Manuela Pintado, André Almeida, Luisa M. P. Valente

“…The growing demand for nutraceuticals has driven interest in upcycling low-value proteins from processed animal by-products and insect larvae into functional protein hydrolysates. This study evaluated five such hydrolysates in comparison to a high-value commercial reference (CPSP90), assessing the proximate composition, amino acid profile, molecular weight distribution, antioxidant activity, and bacterial growth dynamics. …”
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Fat globule size distribution in commercial ice cream determined through ideal application of the laser diffraction technique by Rafael A. Garcia, Faith Olszewski, Benjamin M. Plumier

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Expression and functional study of FKBP10 in oral squamous cell carcinoma by FANG Zhikai, JIN Hui, YANG Shan, JIANG Nan, ZHANG Mingyu, ZHOU Shuang, LI Chang, LI Lili

“…Objective To investigate the expression and functional role of FK506 binding protein 10 (FKBP10) in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), and to provide a research basis for the estimated prognosis and targeted therapy of OSCC. …”
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Spatiotemporal distribution prediction of the relict and endangered plant Tetraena mongolica in inner Mongolia, China under climate change by Jingxia Guo, Mingxu Zhang, Yaqiong Bi, Zezuan Zhao, Ran Wang, Minhui Li

“…This study explored the impact of multiple factors on its potential distribution under climate change. Considering a comprehensive set of 42 potential influencing variables, including climate, soil, net primary productivity (NPP), human activities, and topography, 29 variables were selected. …”
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Site Selection Optimization Strategy for Independent Secondary Device Integrated Center Based on Improved Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm by Xiaoping XIONG, Shaolei HAO, Di SUN, Guangyang LIN, Hang LI

“…In order to realize the normal protection function between the center and the substations after change of the protection topology, the site selection for the ISDIC is particularly important, and multiple factors should be considered comprehensively. …”
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Enhanced Mainlobe Jamming Suppression in Distributed Array Radar via Joint Optimization of Radar Positions and Subpulse Frequencies by Weiming Pu, Kewei Feng, Xiaoping Wang, Zhennan Liang, Xinliang Chen, Quanhua Liu

“…Subsequently, a sequential scheme selects specific carrier frequencies for the subpulses. …”
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Optimal planning of integrated nuclear-hybrid renewable energy systems for electrical distribution networks based on artificial intelligence by Samira M. Nassar, A. A. Saleh, Ayman A. Eisa, E. M. Abdallah, Ibrahim A. Nassar

“…In this study, mathematical models for various Hybrid Energy Systems (HES) are developed using both single and multi-objective functions. Active Power Loss (APL) is selected as the first single-objective fitness function, while the total Net Present Cost (NPC) serves as the second. …”
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Optimization location routing problem (LRP) of humanitarian aid distribution in Sigi district using NSGA II methods by Serli Bombang, Bonivasius Prasetya Ichiarto, Humiras Hardi Purba

“…This study aims to determine the location of the distribution center construction and the optimal route using the NSGA II methods with the objective function of minimizing total costs and minimization of maximum travelling time for the distribution of humanitarian aid in the 2018 natural disaster in Sigi Regency. …”
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Systematic investigation of photon strength functions with monochromatic γ-ray beams by Gheorghe Ioana, Aumann Thomas, Baumann Martin, van Beek Patrick, Kuchenbrod Philipp, Lalić Nikolina, Scheit Heiko, Symochko Dmytro, Wang Hongwei, Fan Gongtao, Nishio Katsuhisa, Ohtsuki Tsutomu, Suzaki Fumi, Hirose Kentaro, Inagaki Makoto, Ari-izumi Takashi, Garrote Frank L. Bello, Bjørøen Marianne, Eriksen Tomas, Ingeberg Vetle Wegner, Paulsen Wanja, Pedersen Line G., Reaz Fardous, Belyshev Sergey, Stopani Konstantin, Lui Yiu-Wing, Filipescu Dan, Tudora Anabella, Goriely Stephane, Miyamoto Shuji, Utsunomiya Hiroaki

“…Following the main objective of the IAEA Coordinated Research Project on Photonuclear Data and Photon Strength Functions (Code F41032; Duration 2016-2019), new measurements of photoneutron and photofission cross sections in the Giant Dipole Resonance energy region have been performed at the laser Compton-scattering γ-ray source of the NewSUBARU synchrotron radiation facility. …”
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Vibrational and Resistance Responses for Ether-Amine Solutions of the Buckypaper-Based Chemiresistor Sensor by Débora Ely Medeiros Ferreira, Paula Fabíola Pantoja Pinheiro, Luiza Marilac Pantoja Ferreira, Leandro José Sena Santos, Rosa Elvira Correa Pabón, Marcos Allan Leite Reis

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Climate and Soil Properties Drive the Distribution of Minor and Trace Elements in Forest Soils of the Winter Olympic Core Area by Xiaochang Wu, Huayong Zhang, Zhongyu Wang, Wang Tian, Zhao Liu

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