Predicting Thermochemical Equilibria with Interacting Defects: Sr_{1−x}Ce_{x}MnO_{3−δ} Alloys for Water Splitting by Anuj Goyal, Michael D. Sanders, Ryan P. O’Hayre, Stephan Lany

“…To account for such repulsive defect interactions, we introduce a statistical mechanics approach, defining an expression for the free energy of defect interaction based on limited sampling of defect configurations in density functional theory supercell calculations. The parameterization of this energy contribution as a function of defect concentration and temperature allows on-the-fly simulation of thermochemical equilibria. …”
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Quantitative Method of Response Value of Integrated Energy Equipment Based on Global Sensitivity Analysis by HUANG Yixiang, DOU Xun, LI Linxi, YANG Hanyu, YU Jiancheng, HUO Xianxu

“…First, an integrated energy system generalized optimization model is developed with the objective function of minimizing total operating costs while considering multiple types of integrated demand response. …”
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Milk extracellular vesicles: A burgeoning new presence in nutraceuticals and drug delivery by Spencer R. Marsh, Claire E. Beard, Robert G. Gourdie

“…EVs, including exosomes and small EVs, have demonstrated biological activity in preclinical studies—including reports of enhancement of cognition and neural complexity, promotion of gastrointestinal development, barrier function and microbiome richness, the bolstering of immune response, and facilitation of musculoskeletal maturation in neonates. …”
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Feasibility of Proton Range Estimation with Prompt Gamma Imaging in Proton Therapy of Lung Cancer: Monte Carlo Study by Elham Rohollahpour, Hadi Taleshi Ahangari

“…Subjects and Methods: The proton pencil beam source was defined as a function of the tumor size to encompass the tumor volume. …”
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Multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm-based method for optimal placement and sizing of distributed generations and shunt capacitors in a radial distribution network by Pinank Patel, Nagaraj Patil, Ahmed Mohsen, Aditya Kashyap, Nofal Adrees Hasan, Karthikeyan A, Dhirendra Nath Thatoi, Deepak Gupta, Alireza kamranfar

“…Various technologies, such as photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, combustion engines, and fuel cells, can be utilized as DG sources, depending on geographic suitability. …”
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New Thermoelectric Sensor Adapted to Realize an Infrared Radiations Detector by Mohammed Rahmoun, Khalid Hachami, Abdelwahad Touil, Benaissa Bellach, Mohammed Bailich, Ammar Merdani

“…The present paper deals with the design and the realization of a new thermoelectric sensor (Seebeck), sensitive to the infrared radiations emitted by different sources. The function mechanism utilizes radiative absorption phenomena, heat transfer, and thermoelectric effects. …”
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Horse chestnut starch: Structure, properties, modification and its applications-A review by Farhana Mehraj Allai, Jasia Nissar, Asima Shafi, Mehvish Bashir, Mehreen, Insha Zahoor, Tariq Ahmad Ganaie, Khalid Gul, Tehmeena Ahad

“…As the major component of horse chestnut seeds, starch is considered as a cheap and sustainable carbohydrate source in comparison to other conventional sources. …”
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The role of soil chemical properties and microbial communities on Dendrocalamus brandisii bamboo shoot quality, Yunnan Province, China by Qian Chen, Jianjie Cao, Manyun Zhang, Lei Guo, Lei Guo, Negar Omidvar, Zhihong Xu, Chaomao Hui, Weiyi Liu, Weiyi Liu

“…ObjectiveTo explore the effects of soil nutrients and microbial communities on the quality of Dendrocalamus brandisii shoots in different regions, providing a scientific basis for their development and utilization.MethodsUsing seven different geographic sources of D. brandisii from Yunnan Province as research subjects, this study employs chemical analysis and high-throughput sequencing to reveal the relationship between soil nutrients, microbial functional groups, and the nutritional quality of bamboo shoots.ResultsThe results indicate that there are significant differences in soil nutrient content among the regions (p < 0.05), with bamboo shoots from Baoshan Changning (CN) exhibiting the best overall nutritional quality. …”
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Siamese Musical Instruments: The French Historical Archives Recorded During the Reign of King Narai the Great by Waraporn Cherdchoo

“…Using the recorders’ understanding, this revealed the existence and function of Siamese music, which is still relatively limited. …”
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Encapsulation of protein-based bioactive from black soldier fly for ruminant feeding by Uswatun Muslykhah, Srisan Phupaboon, Chaichana Suriyapha, Maharach Matra, Metha Wanapat

“…The increasing global population and subsequent animal protein source demand necessitate the exploration of alternative feed sources for animal. …”
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Multianalytical investigation reveals psychotropic substances in a ptolemaic Egyptian vase by Davide Tanasi, Branko F. van Oppen de Ruiter, Fiorella Florian, Radmila Pavlovic, Luca Maria Chiesa, Igor Fochi, Chiaramaria Stani, Lisa Vaccari, Dale Chaput, Giorgio Samorini, Alberto Pallavicini, Sabrina Semeraro, Anastasia Serena Gaetano, Sabina Licen, Pierluigi Barbieri, Enrico Greco

“…We successfully identified the presence of various functional, bioactive, psychotropic, and medicinal substances, shedding light on the diverse components of a liquid concoction used for ritual practices in Ptolemaic Egypt. …”
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Design of image classification system for fabric inspection process using Raspberry Pi by Emmanuel Agung Nugroho, Joga Dharma Setiawan, Munadi Munadi, Diki Diki

“…The prototype of fabric defect inspection system is built by utilizing two rollers that function as a fabric roll house before and after the inspection process. …”
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Unlocking iron: nutritional origins, metabolic pathways, and systemic significance by Zoha Imtiaz Malik, Muhammad Umer Ghafoor, Syed Hassan Bin Usman Shah, Juweria Abid, Umar Farooq, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad

“…This review aims at providing a comprehensive analysis of iron’s dietary sources, metabolic role, physiological functioning, absorption enhancers and inhibitors, and systemic regulation, such as hepcidin’s role in iron homeostasis. …”
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Identification and characterization of the powdery mildew resistance in cultivated emmer wheat accession Lxd-682 via bulked segregant RNA sequencing by Jiatong Li, Ningning Yu, Nina Sun, Lige Geng, Yanmin Qie, Dongfeng Zhai, Yuxiang Wang, Linzhi Li, Xueqing Liu, Xusheng Sun, Jiangchun Wang, Ruishan Liu, Guantong Pan, Shengmao Zou, Guohao Han, Yuli Jin, Pengtao Ma

“…These findings significantly advance our understanding of plant-pathogen interactions and establish a solid foundation for future genetic and functional studies aimed at improving disease resistance in crops.…”
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Prediction and uncertainty analysis of pollution flux of typical chlorinated hydrocarbon contaminated sites by Hongyu YAO, Ronghui AI, Xueyuan KANG, Jichun WU, Xiaoqing SHI

“…To solve this issue, this study utilized soil and groundwater monitoring data from a typical chlorinated hydrocarbon polluted site in Changzhou, applying an upscale analytical model integrated with the flow function and coordinate transformation method. …”
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Enhancing epidemic preparedness: a data-driven system for managing respiratory infections by Moslem Sarani, Katayoun Jahangiri, Manoochehr Karami, Mohammadreza Honarvar

“…Methods This research utilized a structured three-phase approach to design a respiratory infections (RIs) management dashboard. …”
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Unemployment and the Migration of the Romanian Labour Force. Causes and Effects by Mirela Stoian, Georgiana-Raluca Lădaru, Florian Marin

“…The significant increase of xenophobia, terrorism threats, migration crisis, populism, nationalism, and the Brexit are all elements covered by the public agenda and exerting a major pressure on the organization and functioning of the EU in general, and especially on the future of the Cohesion Policy. …”
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Meaning in Life Among Aged People: A Qualitative Study of an Institutionalized Elderly Sample by Lăcrămioara Cojocaru, Camelia Soponaru, Daniela Muntele-Hendreș, Ciprian Ceobanu

“…The research utilized thematic analysis within a qualitative methodology to investigate the subjective sources of meaning among elderly people living in Romanian institutional settings. …”
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Unravelling metabolic cross‐feeding in a yeast–bacteria community using 13C‐based proteomics by Natalia Gabrielli, Christoniki Maga‐Nteve, Eleni Kafkia, Mandy Rettel, Jakob Loeffler, Stephan Kamrad, Athanasios Typas, Kiran Raosaheb Patil

“…The labelling pattern showed that the yeast utilized galactose and, to a lesser extent, lactic acid shared by L. lactis as carbon sources. …”
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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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