Enhanced Sliding Mode Control for Dual MPPT Systems Integrated with Three-Level T-Type PV Inverters by Farzaneh Bagheri, Jakson Bonaldo, Naki Guler, Marco Rivera, Patrick Wheeler, Rogerio Lima

“…The combination of these methods ensures faster and stable tracking under dynamic irradiance conditions. …”
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Reduce the User Burden of Multiuser Myoelectric Interface via Few-Shot Domain Adaptation by Bo Xue, Le Wu, Aiping Liu, Xu Zhang, Xiang Chen, Xun Chen

“…Thus, FSSDA allows every target domain sample to be paired with all source domain samples and optimizes the feature distance between each target domain sample and the source domain samples within the same batch, instead of direct estimation of the data distribution of the target domain. …”
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Varicose veins in the anterior accessory great saphenous vein system of the lower limb by V. I. Rusyn, F. M. Pavuk, M. I. Borsenko, N. M. Popovych, V. V. Rusyn

“…Conclusions. The optimal approach to the classification of varicose veins within the anterior accessory great saphenous vein system is based on the source of reflux. …”
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Targeting signaling pathways in neurodegenerative diseases: Quercetin's cellular and molecular mechanisms for neuroprotection by Md. Rezaul Islam, Md. Ibrahim Khalil Al‐Imran, Mehrukh Zehravi, Sherouk Hussein Sweilam, Mohammad Rakib Mortuza, Jeetendra Kumar Gupta, Thukani Sathanantham Shanmugarajan, Kadirvel Devi, Tanuja Tummala, Mohammed Ali Alshehri, Kalirajan Rajagopal, Mohammed Asiri, Irfan Ahmad, Talha Bin Emran

“…Abstract Background Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), including Alzheimer‘s disease, Parkinson‘s disease, and Huntington‘s disease, are complex and challenging due to their intricate pathophysiology and limited treatment options. Methods This review systematically sourced articles related to neurodegenerative diseases, neurodegeneration, quercetin, and clinical studies from primary medical databases, including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. …”
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Antiparasitic and Antifungal Activities of Cetyl-Maritima, a New <i>N</i>-Cetyl-Modified Maritima Derivative by Ibrahim S. Al Nasr, Jingyi Ma, Tariq A. Khan, Waleed S. Koko, Imen Ben Abdelmalek, Rainer Schobert, Wendy van de Sande, Bernhard Biersack

“…Exemplarily, we synthetically optimized the fragrance 4-(4,8-dimethyl-3,7-nonadienyl)-pyridine, a.k.a. …”
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Interbrain synchronization in classroom during high-entropy music listening and meditation: a hyperscanning EEG study by Junling Gao, Hang Kin Leung, Kin Cheung (George) Lee, Chun Chi Poon, Gan Huang, Junhao Liao, Bonnie Wai Yan Wu, Thuan Quoc Thach, Rainbow Tin Hung Ho, Hin Hung Sik

“…IntroductionSocial interaction is a vital source of human development, yet neuroscientific research delineating its neural correlates in large groups is scarce. …”
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The therapeutic effect of antioxidant postbiotic cocktail in colitis mice: A promising approach to alleviate oxidative stress in two high-fat and normal-diet feeding mice by Niloofar Rezaie, Fahimeh Bagheri-Amiri, Shadi Aghamohammad, Shohreh Khatami, Malihe Talebi, Aria Sohrabi, Mohammad Reza Pourshafie, Mahdi Rohani

“…Therefore, in this study we aimed to assess the effectiveness of a novel postbiotic resulted from native probiotic Lactobacillus strains with robust antioxidant properties in ameliorating colitis in murine models fed with Normal-Diet or High Fat-Diet. Material and methods: Eighty-eight strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium sourced from human feces and milk were screened for antioxidant activity. …”
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Image Processing Technique for Enhanced Combustion Efficiency of Wood Pellets by Thomas Gasperini, Andrea Pizzi, Lucia Olivi, Giuseppe Toscano, Alessio Ilari, Daniele Duca

“…This paper, whilst evaluating the effect of pellet length on combustion efficiency, proposes a pending-patented dimensional image processing method (DIP) for assessing pellet length. DIP allows the dimensional data of grouped and stacked pellets to be obtained by exploiting the shadows produced by pellets when exposed to a light source, assuming that different-sized pellets produce different shadows. …”
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Fat grafting: Lipofragmentation X Liposuction by Flavio Henrique Mendes, Fausto Viterbo, Elenice Deffune, Maria Aparecida Custódio Domingues, Marjorie Assis Golim, José Marcos Gabas, Renan Roldi Rossoni;, Helga Caputo Nunes

“…Introduction: Aiming to obtain autogenous and injectable lipografts from resected tissues in dermolipectomies, this study proposes a new method for harvesting and processing adipose tissue through a specific fragmenting device. …”
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Current Context of <i>Cannabis sativa</i> Cultivation and Parameters Influencing Its Development by Andreia Saragoça, Ana Cláudia Silva, Carla M. R. Varanda, Patrick Materatski, Alfonso Ortega, Ana Isabel Cordeiro, José Telo da Gama

“…Radiation, for instance, is essential for photosynthetic processes, acting as both a primary energy source and a regulator of plant growth and development. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Virtual Impedance Control Techniques for Improved Stability in DC Microgrids by Beatriz Cristina Moura, Danillo Borges Rodrigues, Erico Chagas Guimaraes, Gustavo Brito de Lima, Joao Pedro Carvalho Silveira, Luiz Carlos Gomes Freitas, Pedro Jose Dos Santos Neto

“…This study compares four approaches to implementing VIC to determine the most effective method for reducing voltage oscillations during transient conditions, which enhances overall DCMG stability. …”
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Strategi komunikasi Dinas Sosial Kabupaten Sleman dalam mengoptimalkan pelaksanaan program lanjut usia terlantar di Sendangmulyo by Nadia Zulva Pratiwi, Novianto Yudha Laksana

“…This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection methods used are observation, structured interviews and documentation. …”
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Design and Evaluation of a Portable Pinhole SPECT System for ¹⁷⁷Lu Imaging: Monte Carlo Simulations and Experimental Study by Georgios Savvidis, Vasileios Eleftheriadis, Valentina Paneta, Eleftherios Fysikopoulos, Maria Georgiou, Efthimis Lamprou, Sofia Lagoumtzi, George Loudos, Paraskevi Katsakiori, George C. Kagadis, Panagiotis Papadimitroulas

“…A minification of 1:5, spatial resolution of 1.0 cm, and sensitivity of 5.2 Cps/MBq at 10 cm distance source-to-collimator distance were assessed and confirmed. …”
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Study on Dust Hazard Levels and Dust Suppression Technologies in Cabins of Typical Mining Equipment in Large Open-Pit Coal Mines in China by Xiaoliang Jiao, Wei Zhou, Junpeng Zhu, Xinlu Zhao, Junlong Yan, Ruixin Wang, Yaning Li, Xiang Lu

“…Cabins of mining equipment (electric shovels, haul trucks, drills) exhibit unique micro-environmental contamination due to dual-source pollution (external infiltration and internal secondary dust generation), posing severe health risks to miners. …”
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Life cycle assessment of earth-based residential unit “TOVA”: A 3D printed on-site load-bearing structure by Deena El-Mahdy, Eugene Marais, Marwa AbdelRahim, Alexandre Dubor, Edouard Cabay

“…Global warming indicates the highest results in the conventional method than the 3DP methods with a value of 12004.5 kg CO2 eq, while 264.759 kg CO2 eq, 161.368 kg CO2 eq, and 592.995 kg CO2 eq, respectively for the 3DP-E, 3DP-E(O), and 3DP-C respectively. …”
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Adeno-Associated Virus-Engineered Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Overexpressing Human sFlt-1 for Anti-Angiogenesis by Ewa Yee-Wa Choy, Chee-Onn Leong, Soon-Keng Cheong, Khong-Lek Then, Kong-Yong Then

“…Umbilical cord-derived MSCs are an attractive cell source due to their easy accessibility and potential for genetic modification. …”
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Suitability of Frozen Pleural Fluid Pellets for Next‐Generation Sequencing‐Based Driver Gene Testing in Non‐Small Cell Lung Cancer by Kazuki Nakashima, Kohei Otsubo, Yuko Tsuchiya‐Kawano, Hironori Mikumo, Eiji Iwama, Eiji Harada, Isamu Okamoto

“…ABSTRACT Background Driver gene alterations are increasingly being identified, and multiplex genetic tests have become essential for determining the optimal treatment method for advanced non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). …”
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Genotypic and Environmental Impacts on Vicine and Convicine Concentrations in Faba Beans by Pankaj Maharjan, Aaron C. Elkins, Jason Brand, Samuel C. Catt, Simone J. Rochfort, Joe F. Panozzo

“…High concentrations of vicine and convicine (v-c) in faba beans can trigger favism in susceptible humans, posing a significant barrier to the broader adoption of faba beans as a food source. While plant breeding and various post-harvest processing methods have been adopted to reduce v-c levels, there is limited understanding of how agronomic practices may assist in reducing v-c levels. …”
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Associations between Life’s Essential Eight cardiovascular health metrics and cardiovascular mortality risk across frailty statuses: evidence from a UK Biobank cohort study by Lirong Chai, Kai Zhang, Yi Zhang, Weijing Wang, Dongfeng Zhang, Junning Fan

“…Therefore, we aimed to assess the association between LE8 and CVD mortality among individuals with different frailty status.MethodsData were sourced from the UK Biobank of 439,462 participants aged 37–73 years. …”
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Comparative efficacy and safety in low-intensity treatment for acute myeloid leukemia in older patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Wenze Li, Sijing Kang, Yu Jiao, Pengjie Yue, Weilin Dong, Rui Ge, Ziyi Wang, Xiaojing Yan

“…Despite the increasing number of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and cohort studies in this area, the optimal treatment approach remains unclear. Methods We sourced four databases, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science, until July 07, 2024, to identify all Phase II/III randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies evaluating low-intensity treatments for older AML patients. …”
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