Unveiling Theranostics: Nanocomplex-Assisted Photodynamic Eradication of Aggressive Cancer Cells and Modulation of Tumor-Associated Macrophages by Butkute A, Kazlauske E, Mlynska A, Peciukaityte E, Karabanovas V, Rotomskis R, Steponkiene S

“…Austeja Butkute,1,2,* Evelina Kazlauske,3,4,* Agata Mlynska,1,4 Emile Peciukaityte,3 Vitalijus Karabanovas,3,4 Ricardas Rotomskis,3,5 Simona Steponkiene3 1Laboratory of Immunology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania; 2Life Science Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania; 3Biomedical Physics Laboratory of National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania; 4Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Vilnius, Lithuania; 5Biophotonics Group of Laser Research Center, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Simona Steponkiene, Biomedical Physics Laboratory of National Cancer Institute Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania, Email simona.steponkiene@nvi.ltBackground: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising tool that utilizes photosensitizers (PS) for two functions: cancer imaging by fluorescence (diagnostics), and treatment by the generation of reactive oxygen species (therapy). …”
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Inverse design of 3D nanophotonic devices with structural integrity using auxiliary thermal solvers by Kuster Oliver, Augenstein Yannick, Hernández Roberto Narváez, Rockstuhl Carsten, Sturges Thomas Jebb

“…Alongside the optical response, this heat metric becomes part of our objective function. We demonstrate the utility of our algorithm by designing two 3D nanophotonic devices. …”
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PSO-Optimized IT2FLC for load frequency and VRFB control in two-area interconnected power system by Mohammed Hamouda Ali, Mostafa Bahaa, Mohammed A. Mehanna

“…The integration of large-scale renewable energy sources into power systems poses significant challenges for load frequency control (LFC) due to variability and unpredictability. …”
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The Afghan-Pakistan Borderlands and Their Impact on Pakistan’s Security by Mukhit Assanbayev, Mohammad Talha, Muhammad Murtaza

“…The findings and insights, derived from a comparative and empirical content analysis of the Afghan-Pakistan borderlands, challenge traditional state-centric views and reveal how borderlands function as dynamic spaces of interaction, conflict, and identity negotiation.…”
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Transforming Bone Tunnel Evaluation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Introducing a Novel Deep Learning System and the TB-Seg Dataset by Ke Xie, Mingqian Yu, Jeremy Ho-Pak Liu, Qixiang Ma, Limin Zou, Gene Chi-Wai Man, Jiankun Xu, Patrick Shu-Hang Yung, Zheng Li, Michael Tim-Yun Ong

“…Evaluating bone tunnels is crucial for assessing functional recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. …”
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Defect Generation and Evolution in Irradiated Epitaxial Films and Heterostructures of Fe3O4 and Cr2O3 by Tiffany C. Kaspar, Maciej O. Liedke, Kayla H. Yano, Jijo Christudasjustus, Hyosim Kim, Yongqiang Wang, Mark E. Bowden, George E. Sterbinsky, Maik Butterling, Eric Hirschmann, Andreas Wagner, Daniel K. Schreiber

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Optimizing Artificial Neural Network Learning Using Improved Reinforcement Learning in Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm by Taninnuch Lamjiak, Booncharoen Sirinaovakul, Siriwan Kornthongnimit, Jumpol Polvichai, Aysha Sohail

“…Heuristic search optimization methods are typically used to minimize the loss function in ANNs. However, these methods can lead the network to become stuck in local optima, limiting performance. …”
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Teachers’ beliefs and challenges of using multimedia for teaching visuals in social work: A study of Bangladeshi government college by Md. Habibul Ahasan

“…The research findings also reveal that educators encounter certain obstacles, such as inadequate proficiency in utilizing multimedia with visual aids, insufficient availability of multimedia classrooms and equipment, a lack of proper training and low internet speed, the absence of backup power sources, and a lack of additional financial incentives for their supplementary efforts. …”
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Revolutionizing Cosmetic Ingredients: Harnessing the Power of Antioxidants, Probiotics, Plant Extracts, and Peptides in Personal and Skin Care Products by Hye Yung Choi, Yun Jung Lee, Chul Min Kim, Young-Mi Lee

“…Probiotics have expanded their utility beyond gut health to skin care, where they help in maintaining skin microbiome balance, thus enhancing skin barrier function and potentially mitigating various skin disorders. …”
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Key frame extraction algorithm for surveillance videos using an evolutionary approach by Manjusha Rajan, Latha Parameswaran

“…This proposed method leverages an interactive GA with a well-designed Fitness Function and elitism-based survivor selection to enhance performance. …”
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Gender Stereotypes and Green Banking Toward Carbon-Free Economy by Tetyana Pimonenko, Oleksii Lyulyov, Yana Us, Oleksii Dubyna, Osei Owusu Evelyn Kumah

“…To gain the research goal, this study applied the modified Cobb-Douglas function that utilizes cross-sectional data on green finance and gender determinants. …”
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Solar-thermoelectric mobile storage system integrated with electric vehicles for reducing postharvest and microbial losses in agro produce transportation by Lalith Pankaj Raj Nadimuthu, Kirubakaran Victor, Mohit Bajaj, Vojtech Blazek, Lukas Prokop

“…The system comprises a 100 Wp polycrystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) module, which supplies power to a 12 V/6A shunt-configured thermoelectric cooler with a 12 L storage capacity via a 12 V/8A solar charge controller. Functioning as an off-grid refrigeration unit, the system is supported by a 12 V/40Ah battery energy storage system. …”
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KnowVID-19: A Knowledge-Based System to Extract Targeted COVID-19 Information from Online Medical Repositories by Muzzamil Aziz, Ioana Popa, Amjad Zia, Andreas Fischer, Sabih Ahmed Khan, Amirreza Fazely Hamedani, Abdul R. Asif

“…We present KnowVID-19, a knowledge-based system that assists medical researchers and scientists in extracting targeted information quickly and efficiently from online medical literature repositories, such as PubMed, PubMed Central, and other biomedical sources. The system utilizes various open-source machine learning tools, such as GROBID, S2ORC, and BioC to streamline the processes of data extraction and data mining. …”
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A Fully Printable Strain Sensor Enabling Highly‐Sensitive Wireless Near‐Field Interrogation by Hassan A. Mahmoud, Hussein Nesser, Tarek M. Mostafa, Shehab Ahmed, G. Lubineau

“…Abstract Wireless, passive, and flexible strain sensors can transform structural health monitoring across various applications by eliminating the need for wired connections and active power sources. Such sensors offer the dual benefits of operational simplicity and high‐function adaptability. …”
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Characteristics of B, Zn and Se in stream sediments of Tanzania and their agricultural applications: Based on 1:1000000 geochemical survey by Kang-kang Xu, Hong-wei Sun, Wei Xie, Fu-qing He, Xiao-yang Liu, Kai Sun, Sheng-fei He, Xing-yuan Wu, Peng-hui Gong, Godfrey Machumu

“…B, Zn and Se are essential micronutrients for plants and human body with crucial biological functions, in particular, Se is significant for human health and considered as “the king of anti-cancer”. …”
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First De Novo genome assembly and characterization of Gaultheria prostrata by Yan-Jun Lin, Xiao-Ya Ding, Yi-Wei Huang, Yi-Wei Huang, Lu Lu

“…Among these, 14,377 and 2,387 genes received functional annotation in Nr and Swissprot, respectively; 21,895, 24,424, and 22,330 genes were similarly annotated in GO, KEGG, and Pfam. …”
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Karbon dots (C-dots) dari Bahan Hayati untuk Deteksi Logam Berat by Cut Navita Rahmi, Sri Sugiarti, Alvian Dea Yuliani

“…In addition, using natural materials as a source of C-dots will utilize waste, thereby reducing waste. …”
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Analysis and Optimization of Operating Modes of Mini-CHP on Local Fuels in Conditions of Surplus Electric Power Capacities in the Unified Energy System of Belarus. Part 1 by R. S. Ignatovich, V. A. Sednin, Ye. S. Zuyeva

“…During the study, an analysis of the functioning of the ORC-installation Turboden 14 CHP ORC-installation operating as part of a mini-CHP using LFT was carried out. …”
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Optimizing infant neuroimaging methods to understand the neurodevelopmental impacts of early nutrition and feeding by Claudia A. Carreno, Megan E. Evans, Blakely K. Lockhart, Oziomachukwu Chinaka, Benjamin Katz, Martha Ann Bell, Brittany R. Howell

“…Within this article, we discuss how neuroimaging modalities can be optimized for researching the impacts of infant feeding and nutrition on brain function. We review past research utilizing EEG and fNIRS and describe our efforts to further develop neuroimaging approaches that allow for measurement of brain activity during active feeding with greater spatial resolution (e.g., fMRI and OPM-MEG). …”
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Thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of waste plastic heavy distillate into diesel-like product by Jasper Okino, Zachary Siagi, Anil Kumar, Stephen Talai, Anthony Muliwa, Elly Olomo, Egide Manirambona

“…A modified brick electric furnace was employed as a heating source for batch reactor and a central composite design response surface methodology utilized for experimentation during both thermal and catalytic pyrolysis. …”
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