Preparation and Characterization of Protein-Based Hydrogel: Cottonseed Protein Grafted with 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropanesulfonic Acid (AMPS) by Dehenenet Flatie Tassw, Tamrat Tesfaye, Murugesh Babu K.

“…To overcome these issues, researchers are exploring the synthesis of superabsorbent polymers from natural sources. Cottonseed protein is identified as a potential natural polymer for the synthesis of natural superabsorbent polymers. …”
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Genomic and algorithm-based predictive risk assessment models for benzene exposure by Minyun Jiang, Minyun Jiang, Na Cai, Na Cai, Juan Hu, Lei Han, Lei Han, Fanwei Xu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Baoli Zhu, Boshen Wang

“…Utilizing R software, we performed an initial screen for differentially expressed genes (DEGs), which was followed by the enrichment analyses to elucidate the affected functions and pathways. …”
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Causal role of immunophenotypes in HIV-1 acquisition: insights from Mendelian randomization analysis by Nan Li, Chuan He

“…Protein–protein interaction networks demonstrated 5 functionally cohesive clusters. Multi-database analyses using Enrichr Analysis revealed functionally similar pathway enrichment: Cell cycle regulation (“G2 Phase”, Reactome; “G1/S Control”, WikiPathways), shedding light on crucial immune regulation mechanisms potentially instrumental in HIV-1 acquisition.…”
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Analysis of Human Gut Microbiota Enzymes for Biotechnological and Food Industrial Applications by Alfonso Torres-Sánchez, Gracia Luque, Pilar Ortiz, Alicia Ruiz-Rodríguez, Ana López-Moreno, Margarita Aguilera

“…This study demonstrates the utility of combining genomic annotations with functional assays, offering a robust approach for exploiting gut microbiota enzymes to develop innovative and sustainable biotechnological processes. …”
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Lack of Amino Acid Alterations Within the Cochlear Nucleus and the Auditory Cortex in Acoustic Trauma-Induced Tinnitus Rats Using In Vivo Microdialysis by Shanshan Yuan, Huey Tieng Tan, Paul F. Smith, Yiwen Zheng

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Tinnitus is a debilitating auditory disorder commonly described as a ringing in the ears in the absence of an external sound source. Sound trauma is considered a primary cause. …”
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Design and Implementation of a Low-Cost Controlled-Environment Growth Chamber for Vegetative Propagation of Mother Plants by Jacqueline Guerrero-Sánchez, Carlos Alberto Olvera-Olvera, Luis Octavio Solis-Sánchez, Ma. Del Rosario Martínez-Blanco, Manuel de Jesús López-Martínez, Celina Lizeth Castañeda-Miranda, Genaro Martin Soto-Zarazúa, Germán Díaz-Flórez

“…The design features a removable tray that serves as a support for the mother plant, an observation window covered by a movable dark acrylic that prevents the passage of external light, and a vertical structure that facilitates optimal space utilization and ergonomic access. Functionality was conducted using a <i>Stevia rebaudiana</i> Bertoni mother plant maintained for 30 days under monitored conditions. …”
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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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Multimodal Metaverse Healthcare: A Collaborative Representation and Adaptive Fusion Approach for Generative Artificial-Intelligence-Driven Diagnosis by Jianhui Lv, Adam Slowik, Shalli Rani, Byung-Gyu Kim, Chien-Ming Chen, Saru Kumari, Keqin Li, Xiaohong Lyu, Huamao Jiang

“…MMLMH’s successful functioning in such complicated circumstances suggests that it can combine and process information streams from several sources. …”
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Comprehensive behavioural study of senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8 and senescence-accelerated mouse prone 10 by Hiroshi Ueno, Yu Takahashi, Shinji Murakami, Kenta Wani, Tetsuji Miyazaki, Yosuke Matsumoto, Motoi Okamoto, Takeshi Ishihara

“…Conclusion: Together, these findings highlight the utility of SAMP8 and SAMP10 mice as models for studying age-related functional decline in the brain.…”
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The role of enzymes in gluten-free bakery products: A review of technological and nutritional perspectives by Mitra Pashaei, Fereshte Bahmanyar, Sima Tahmouzi, SarahSanaei Nasab, ElhamKhalili Sadrabad, Neda Mollakhalili-Meybodi, Leila Mirmoghtadaie

“…Various agents, including hydrocolloids, gums, starches, proteins, emulsifiers, alternative protein sources, and enzymes, have been deployed alongside innovative techniques such as high-pressure processing (HPP), sourdough fermentation, controlled pressure variations, extrusion, hot air roasting, and heating during baking, which have been utilized to substitute gluten in bakery products. …”
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Optimizing processing methods for maximum bioactive retention: comparative metabolomic analysis of dried loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) flowers and their powdered extracts by Mingzheng Duan, Jieming Feng, Jing-Han Feng, Xi Wang, Xu Xiao, Shirong He, Hengcui Guo, Wenyan Zhang, Zhumao Jiang, Tongfa Wan, Muhammad Junaid Rao

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Harnessing greylag goose optimization for efficient MPPT and seven-level inverter in renewable energy systems by K. Rajaram, R. Kannan

“…Owing to the significant increase in energy consumption, contemporary power systems are transitioning to a new standard characterized by enhanced access to renewable energy sources (RESs). RESs require interfaces to regulate the power generation. …”
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Designing a new tomato leaf disease classification framework using ran-based adaptive fuzzy c-means with heuristic algorithm model by Kanti Rongali Divya, Rao Gottapu Sasibhushana, Aruna Singam

“…The images related to tomato leaves are aggregated in the initial phase through online sources. Then, the images are forwarded to the pre-processing phase. …”
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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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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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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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Life cycle assessment of an entirely wood floor system designed for carbon negativity, future adaptability, and end-of-life de/re/construction by Muzan Williams Ijeoma, Sovanroth Ou, Amin Nabati, Hao Chen, Michael Stoner, Patricia Layton, Dustin Albright, Brandon Ross, Weichiang Pang, Michael Carbajales-Dale

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Freeze-Drying for the Reduction of Fruit and Vegetable Chain Losses: A Sustainable Solution to Produce Potential Health-Promoting Food Applications by Dario Donno, Giovanna Neirotti, Annachiara Fioccardi, Zoarilala Rinah Razafindrakoto, Nantenaina Tombozara, Maria Gabriella Mellano, Gabriele Loris Beccaro, Giovanni Gamba

“…This study showed that the utilization of crop remains can potentially lead to the development of new functional foods, providing additional economic benefits for farmers. …”
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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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An Improved Rule-Based Energy Management System: Effective Solution to Achieve Collaborative Control of Batteries in Multi-Prosumers Community Microgrid by Jiawei Huang, Chengxiong Mao, Bin Liu, Dan Wang, Rui Gao, Bo Gu

“…The integration of renewable energy sources into community microgrids is increasingly critical for reducing reliance on utility grids and promoting local energy consumption. …”
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