Dietary Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal and Its Impact on the Growth Performance and Gut Health of Broilers Under an Intestinal Challenge by Yuri Katagiri Dalmoro, Guilherme Librelotto de Godoy, Jessica Cristina Agilar, Glauco Anderson Raddatz, Fernanda de Candido de Oliveira, Natieli Witt, Catarina Stefanello

“…Background/Objectives: The use of black soldier fly (BSF) larvae meal in poultry nutrition is gaining attention as a sustainable protein source with a high nutritional value, an efficient bioconversion of organic waste, and potential functional benefits for intestinal health. …”
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Engineered hybrid cell membrane nanosystems for treating cardiovascular diseases by He Lu, Yaohui Jiang, Rui Luo, Dexing Zhou, Feihu Zheng, Liran Shi, He Zhang, Yong Wang, Xiaodong Xu, Renfang Zou, Yujing Zhou, Shuai Ren, Xiaocheng Wang, Haiqiang Sang

“…A significant benefit associated with this technology lies in its capacity to retain the functional and intrinsic properties of the source cells. …”
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Prediction of Alzheimer’s Disease Based on Multi-Modal Domain Adaptation by Binbin Fu, Changsong Shen, Shuzu Liao, Fangxiang Wu, Bo Liao

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and 18-fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission tomography (PET) reveal the structural and functional information of the brain from different dimensions, demonstrating considerable clinical and practical value in the computer-aided diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). …”
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using cocoon extract of Bombyx mori L.: therapeutic potential in antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor applications by Ahmed H. Elsaffany, Ahmed E. M. Abdelaziz, Abdullah A. Zahra, Alsayed E. Mekky

“…In the present study, a new method for the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was explored by applying Bombyx mori cocoon extract as a sustainable and eco-friendly biological source. Unlike previous studies that primarily utilized plant or microbial extracts, this approach offers a more efficient alternative due to the unique protein and polyphenol content of silk cocoons, which enhances the stability and biological properties of the biosynthesized nanoparticles. …”
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Evaluation Methods for the Human–Land Coupling Coordination Relationship in a Metro Station Area: A Case Study of Chengdu Metro Line 1 by Zhiyue Qiu, Shirui Wen, Hong Yuan, Ziyi Liu, Yao Wei, Siqi Yanling, Runlong Dai, Xiang Li, Yuxin Gu

“…Finally, some improvement strategies are put forward, such as optimizing the network layout, building multi-level centers, strengthening functional connections, and enhancing the development intensity. …”
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Microbial Community Distribution in Low Permeability Reservoirs and Their Positive Impact on Enhanced Oil Recovery by Jin Pang, Tongtong Wu, Xinan Yu, Chunxi Zhou, Jiaao Gao, Haotian Chen

“…This study addresses the unclear distribution patterns of microbial communities and the incomplete understanding of microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) mechanisms in low permeability reservoirs. Utilizing high-throughput genomics and functional gene analysis techniques, combined with laboratory and field data, the study investigates the distribution and growth patterns of microbial communities in a low permeability reservoir, exemplified by the S169 block. …”
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Nutritional Value, Ethnopharmacology, Chemistry, and Biological Activities of Species of the Genus <i>Cnidoscolus</i>: An Updated Review by Joice Barbosa do Nascimento, José Jonas Ferreira Viturino, Maria Alice Macêdo Ribeiro, José Galberto Martins da Costa

“…Additionally, certain species like <i>C. aconitifolius</i> have shown potential for human consumption, with leaves being eaten raw or cooked, while <i>C. quercifolius</i> demonstrates nutritional value in its seeds, which can be utilized in the development of functional foods. However, further studies are needed to focus on the isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds found in these species, as well as deeper investigations into the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying their biological activities and assessments of the safety of long-term consumption in both humans and animals. …”
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Technical stakeholders' perspective of solar photovoltaic system failure in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of Ghana by Jacob Junior Owusu, Edmund C. Okoroigwe, Chigbo A. Mgbemene, Gabriel Takyi, Onyemaechi Valentine Ekechukwu

“…Alternative electricity-generation fossil-fuel sources are prohibitive. Solar energy photovoltaic systems have great potential in bridging the energy gap in electricity off-grid locations in sub-Saharan Africa and contribute to the region’s energy portfolio at utility and/or domestic levels. …”
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Mechanical and electrical properties of a polymer electrolyte based on zinc oxide for enhancement of Li-ion battery performance by Peng Zhang

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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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RANCANG BANGUN MINI LAB FLUIDA SEBAGAI OBJEK PENGAMBILAN DATA UNTUK KEPERLUAN PENELITIAN DI UNIVERSITAS MERCUBUANA KERANGGAN by Aji Gunawan

“…Kata kunci : Lab fluida, perpipaan, pengujian Abstract The fluid lab is functioned as a place for retrieving data in order to learn the process and leading research of fluid. …”
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MODFLOW Application for Exploitable Groundwater Resource Assessment of the Zhem Artesian Basin Aquifer Complex, Kazakhstan by Daniyar Serikovich Sapargaliyev, Yermek Zhamshitovich Murtazin, Vladimir Mirlas, Vladimir Alexandrovich Smolyar, Yaakov Anker

“…The hydrodynamic interactions between the 123 known aquifer segments and recharge zones of these promising, exploitable, high-quality groundwater sources are unclear. While MODFLOW is a nominal platform for groundwater flow assessment, which is usually used for the simulation of simple hydrological scenarios, in this study, integrating several different scales and functional modules over a GIS platform enabled delineation and the forecast of this multi-layer aquifer complex. …”
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Data-driven predictive models for sustainable smart buildings by Prabhu Rajaram, Gnana Swathika O․V․

“…The integration of renewable energy sources in smart buildings fosters a synergistic relationship between clean energy generation and smart energy management systems. …”
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Research dynamics and frontier trends of orogenic gold deposits: a knowledge map based on bibliometrics by KeXin Liu, Nan Jiang, YongQiang Zhang

“…Orogenic gold deposits represent a vital component of global gold reserves, functioning as both significant sources of gold and essential indicators for understanding crustal metallogeny within collisional tectonic environments. …”
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The Digital Transformation of Tafsir and Its Implications for Islamic Legal Derivation in the Contemporary Era by Ali Sati, Abdul Halim, Abdul Hayy Nasution, Muhammad Ridwan

“…Moving beyond a purely epistemological analysis, the study critically assesses how digital interfaces affect interpretive authority and methodological integrity and the production of contemporary legal responses to real-world issues, including Islamic digital finance, artificial intelligence ethics, and Sharia-based policymaking in digital environments. Utilizing a qualitative literature review combined with thematic content analysis, this research draws on classical sources and contemporary scholarship to investigate the shifting landscape of Islamic legal derivation in the digital age. …”
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Lithiophilic 3D-Si/SiOx host for dendrite free lithium metal battery via simple magnesiothermic reduction process by Asif Raza, Jae-Yeon Bang, Hyo-Yeong Kim, Jeong-Hee Choi, Hae-Young Choi, Sang-Min Lee

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Enantioselective construction of silicon-stereogenic vinylsilanes from simple alkenes by Kailin Yin, Jinyu Zhang, Deng Pan, Shu-Han Chen, Song Chen, Yufeng Shi, Genping Huang, Dongbing Zhao

“…Abstract The diverse utility of acyclic vinylsilanes has driven the interest in the synthesis of enantioenriched vinylsilanes bearing a Si-stereogenic center. …”
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First Principles Calculation Guided Material Selection of Poly(propylenemonothiocarbonate) for High-Performance Triboelectric Nanogenerators by Muhammad Naeem Shah, Jiaqi Lu, Dinku Hazarika, Munir Ullah Khan, Srinivasa Rao Pathipati, Kaihang Zhang, Liangquan Xu, Jie Li, Xiaozhi Wang, Shurong Dong, Jikui Luo

“…This research addresses this gap by introducing poly(propylenemonothiocarbonate) (PPMNTC) as a tribo-positive material to enhance TENG performance. Density functional theory was utilized to investigate the triboelectric properties of PPMNTC and compare them with those of polyamide-6 (PA6), a common tribo-positive polymer for TENGs. …”
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Artificial intelligence and radiomics applications in adrenal lesions: a systematic review by Matteo Ferro, Octavian Sabin Tataru, Giuseppe Carrieri, Gian Maria Busetto, Ugo Giovanni Falagario, Martina Maggi, Felice Crocetto, Biagio Barone, Francesco Del Giudice, Michele Marchioni, Daniela Terracciano, Giuseppe Lucarelli, Pasquale Ditonno, Raul Gherasim, Ciprian Todea-Moga, Giuseppe Fallara, Marco Tozzi, Antonio Cioffi, Roberto Bianchi, Alessio Digiacomo, Alessandro Veccia, Alessandro Antonelli, Maria Chiara Sighinolfi, Luigi Schips, Bernardo Rocco

“…Results: CT-based radiomics (eight studies) achieved a mean AUC of 0.88 (range: 0.84–0.94) in differentiating benign/malignant or functional/non-functional lesions. Top-performing models identified aldosterone-producing adenomas (AUC: 0.99). …”
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Genomic evidence of symbiotic adaptations in fungus-associated bacteria by Daniyal Gohar, Kadri Põldmaa, Mari Pent, Saleh Rahimlou, Klara Cerk, Duncan Y.K. Ng, Falk Hildebrand, Mo Bahram

“…We found that FaB are enriched in carbohydrate transport/metabolism- and motility-related genes, suggesting an adaptation for utilizing complex fungal carbon sources. They are also enriched in genes targeting fungal biomass, likely reflecting their role in recycling and rebuilding fungal structures. …”
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