A risk-based approach to reduction of warm air infiltration for energy efficiency optimization in a cold storage system-a case study of a fruit packaging plant by Peter Kibagendi Mokaya, James Wakiru, Josephat Tanui

“…Thermal graphic measurements, electricity bills, and on-site observation of the operation patterns provided source data. An Ishikawa diagram and a risk-based Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) were used to identify and prioritize root causes, respectively, and a modified decision tree was then utilized to structure the mitigation strategy. …”
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The effect of different carbon materials’ addition on the biomethane production from food waste by Michał Kozłowski, Bernard Papaj, Karolina Sobieraj, Kacper Świechowski, Katarzyna Kosiorowska, Andrzej Białowiec

“…The highest biomethane potential was found for CMs with the lowest SSA, precisely TP and HC, equal to 407 and 394 mL gVS−1, which was about 13 and 9% higher than production from FW as a sole source of carbon, respectively. The FTIR analysis confirmed the abundance of different organic functional groups on the surface of TP and HC, which could contribute to improved AD performance. …”
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Grid-connected PV inverter system control optimization using Grey Wolf optimized PID controller by Monika Gupta, P. M. Tiwari, R. K. Viral, Ashish Shrivastava, Basem Abu Zneid, Iryna Hunko

“…The system architecture, simulated in MATLAB/Simulink, comprises a 50 kW PV array with a boost converter employing an Incremental Conductance (INC) Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithm, a three-phase voltage source inverter, RLC filters, and a dual-loop (voltage and current) control system synchronized with the utility grid through a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL). …”
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GloFinder: AI-empowered QuPath plugin for WSI-level glomerular detection, visualization, and curation by Jialin Yue, Tianyuan Yao, Ruining Deng, Siqi Lu, Junlin Guo, Quan Liu, Juming Xiong, Mengmeng Yin, Haichun Yang, Yuankai Huo

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated significant success in automating the detection of glomeruli—key functional units of the kidney—from whole slide images (WSIs) in kidney pathology. …”
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Introduction to ORC–VCC Systems: A Review by Tomasz Suchocki

“…The key innovation lies in the development of an advanced coupling mechanism that seamlessly connects the ORC and VCC, enabling more efficient utilization of low-grade heat sources. By optimizing working fluid selection and implementing a shared shaft connection between the ORC turbine and VCC compressor, the system achieves dual functionality—simultaneous electricity generation and cooling—with higher efficiency than conventional methods. …”
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Asymmetric cyanoesterification of vinylarenes by electrochemical copper catalysis by Kehan Zhou, Niankai Fu

“…Abstract The heterodifunctionalization of alkenes is an efficient and straightforward method for the preparation of highly functionalized molecules. However, enantioselective introduction of two different carbon-based functional groups in a single step using readily accessible and inexpensive starting materials presents a significant challenge. …”
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Nanomaterials-assisted photothermal therapy for breast cancer: State-of-the-art advances and future perspectives by Sagnik Nag, Oishi Mitra, Garima Tripathi, Israrahmed Adur, Sourav Mohanto, Muskan Nama, Souvik Samanta, B.H. Jaswanth Gowda, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan, Vino Sundararajan, Vinoth Kumarasamy

“…Due to its spatial specificity and nominal invasive therapeutic regime, photothermal therapy (PTT) has attracted much scientific attention down the lane. PTT utilizes a near-infrared (NIR) light source to irradiate the tumor target intravenously or non-invasively, which is converted into heat energy over an optical fibre. …”
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Phosphate transporter gene families in rye (Secale cereale L.) – genome-wide identification, characterization and sequence diversity assessment via DArTreseq by David Chan-Rodriguez, Brian Wakimwayi Koboyi, Sirine Werghi, Bradley J. Till, Julia Maksymiuk, Fatemeh Shoormij, Abuya Hilderlith, Anna Hawliczek, Maksymilian Królik, Hanna Bolibok-Brągoszewska

“…Each PHT family has a particular physiological and cellular function. Rye (Secale cereale L.) is a member of Triticeae, and an important source of variation for wheat breeding. …”
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Potent Antimicrobial Azoles: Synthesis, In Vitro and In Silico Study by Zeynep Özdemir, Yaren Nur Zenni, Arzu Karakurt, Suat Sari, Selma Saraç, Mevlüt Akdağ, İrem Bozbey Merde, Didem Kart, Roberto Venanzoni, Giancarlo Angeles Flores, Paola Angelini, Muzammil Kabier, Bijo Mathew, Simone Carradori

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: As a result, the title compounds emerged as promising entities with broad antifungal and antibacterial effects, highlighting the utility of oxime ether function in the azole scaffold.…”
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Association of hyperactivated transposon expression with exacerbated immune activation in systemic lupus erythematosus by Frank Qingyun Wang, Xiao Dang, Huidong Su, Yao Lei, Chun Hing She, Caicai Zhang, Xinxin Chen, Xingtian Yang, Jing Yang, Hong Feng, Wanling Yang

“…Gene ontology and gene set enrichment analyses were conducted to explore the functional implications of TE upregulation. Independent datasets were utilized to replicate the results and investigate cell type-specific TE expression. …”
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Water Diplomacy by Implementing Energy Consumption Reduction Scenarios in the Sistan Region by Fazel Ghobeyshavi, Ali Sardar Shahraki, Mahdi Safdari, Neda Aliahmadi

“…To enhance water and food security in the study area, the utilization of renewable energy sources, the provision of scientific and innovative solutions to reduce evaporation rates considering environmental conditions and water quality in the Sistan region and the international Hamon wetlands, and a strategic approach in water diplomacy are recommended.Introduction Water diplomacy has emerged as a vital tool for resolving disputes over shared water resources in recent years. …”
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Multipurpose uses of rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) crop (food, feed, industrial, medicinal, and environmental conservation uses) and improvement strategies in China by Ibrahim A.A. Mohamed, Nesma Shalby, Ali Mahmoud El-Badri, Eman F.A. Awad-Allah, Maria Batool, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Zongkai Wang, Jing Wen, Xianhong Ge, Zhenghua Xu, Jing Wang, Jie Kuai, Bo Wang, Guangsheng Zhou, Tingdong Fu

“…This review emphasizes the multi-functionality of rapeseed as a promising crop for sustainable development. …”
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Preparation Process Optimization and Physicochemical Properties Characterization of Jinhua Ham Enzymolysis Peptide by Weiqiang WANG, Yu ZHENG, Weimin XU, Yanbo WANG, Jie CHEN

“…To investigate the potential of enzymatic hydrolysis for enhancing the nutritional and functional properties of Jinhua ham, a concentrated extract produced by dialysis desalination was employed as a substrate. …”
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Sustainable Extraction of Fresh Banana Inflorescence by ASE: Optimization and Characterization of Anthocyanin Rich Extracts by LC-UV-MS/MS by Nuwanthi Senevirathna, Morteza Hassanpour, Ian O’Hara, Azharul Karim

“…These findings suggest that banana inflorescence, an agricultural waste product, can be efficiently utilized as a source of bioactive compounds using ASE, contributing to sustainable practices in the food and nutraceutical industries. …”
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Investigating Bambara bean (Vigna subterranea (Verdc.) L.) protein and hydrolysates: a comprehensive analysis of biological and biochemical properties by Hamadou Mamoudou, Martin Alain Mune Mune

“…The review underscores the exceptional functional qualities, nutritional advantages, and bioactive properties of these proteins and hydrolysates. …”
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A Neural Device Inspired by Neuronal Oscillatory Activity with Intrinsic Perception and Decision‐Making by Congtian Gu, Guoliang Ma, Mengze Zhang, Hu Shen, Liaoyuan Pu, Yanhe Song, Shilong Yan, Dakai Wang, Kaixian Ba, Bin Yu, Zhiwu Han, Luquan Ren

“…In this paper, a neural device with intrinsic perception and decision‐making (NDIPD), inspired by neuronal oscillatory activity is introduced. The device utilizes alternating signals generated by coupling the human body with the power‐frequency electromagnetic field as both a signal source and energy source, mimicking neuronal oscillatory activity. …”
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Targeted transcriptomic study of the implication of central metabolic pathways in mannosylerythritol lipids biosynthesis in Pseudozyma antarctica T-34. by Keisuke Wada, Hideaki Koike, Tatsuya Fujii, Tomotake Morita

“…Pseudozyma antarctica is a nonpathogenic phyllosphere yeast known as an excellent producer of industrial lipases and mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs), which are multi-functional glycolipids. The fungus produces a much higher amount of MELs from vegetable oil than from glucose, whereas its close relative, Ustilago maydis UM521, produces a lower amount of MELs from vegetable oil. …”
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Assessing the impact of diet formulation and age on targeted bacterial establishment in laboratory and mass-reared Mediterranean fruit fly using full-length 16S rRNA sequencing by Charles J. Mason, Rosalie C. Nelson, Mikinley Weaver, Tyler J. Simmonds, Scott M. Geib, Ikkei Shikano

“…In laboratory and mass-reared insects, gut microbiomes can differ in composition and function compared to wild conspecifics. For fruit flies, such as the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly; Ceratitis capitata), these changes can influence male performance and behavior. …”
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Spatiotemporal Evolution Characteristics and Trade-offs/Synergies of Water Yield, Soil Conservation, and Carbon Storage Ecosystem Services in the Beiluo River Basin from 1970 to 20... by ZHANG Yujie, ZHANG Xiaoping, SUN Weinan, GENG Wenliang, AN Zefeng, CHEN Qingwei

“…［Objective］ This study aimed to investigate the spatiotemporal changes and trade-offs/synergies of ecosystem services within the Beiluo River basin to provide a scientific foundation for rational resource allocation and sustainable development. ［Methods］ Utilizing multi-source data and models, such as InVEST and CSLE, to quantitatively assess and analyze the spatiotemporal variations and trade-offs/synergies of three key ecosystem services-water yield, soil conservation, and carbon storage-across different periods. …”
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A Proposed Diagnostic and Treatment Algorithm for the Management of Lumbar Discogenic Pain by Lorio MP, Beall DP, Myers TJ, Naidu RK, McRoberts WP, Davis TT, Gage EG, Calodney AK, Verrills P, De Palma MJ, Amirdelfan K, Block JE

“…Morgan P Lorio,1 Douglas P Beall,2 Thomas J Myers,3 Ramana K Naidu,4 W Porter McRoberts,5 Timothy T Davis,6 Emmanuel G Gage,7 Aaron K Calodney,8 Paul Verrills,9 Michael J De Palma,10 Kasra Amirdelfan,11 Jon E Block12 1Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, Winter Garden, FL, USA; 2Comprehensive Specialty Care, Edmond, OK, USA; 3Paradigm Health System, Slidell, LA, USA; 4MarinHealth Spine Institute, Larkspur, CA, USA; 5Holy Cross Medical Group, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; 6Source Healthcare, Santa Monica, CA, USA; 7Centurion Spine &amp; Pain Centers, Waycross, GA, USA; 8Precision Spine Care, Tyler, TX, USA; 9MetroPain Group, Clayton, VIC, Australia; 10Virginia iSpine Physicians, Richmond, VA, USA; 11Boomerang Healthcare, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA, USA; 12Private Practice, San Francisco, CA, USACorrespondence: Jon E Block, Private Practice, 2210 Jackson Street, Ste. 401, San Francisco, CA, 94115, USA, Tel +1 415-775-7947, Email jb@drjonblock.comBackground: There is renewed interest in the intervertebral disc as a target for treatments aimed at ameliorating lumbar discogenic pain by restoring and preserving the natural structure and function of this component of the vertebral motion segment.Methods: Using a modified Delphi methodology involving a panel of 11 experts, we developed a simple, understandable clinical algorithm to serve as a foundation for objective decision making regarding the diagnosis and treatment of lumbar discogenic pain throughout the entire continuum of care. …”
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