Computational methodology and molecular dynamics analysis of andrographolide bioactivity against Cutibacterium acnes by Min Lin, Lihui He, Guodong Ye, Xiaotian Zhao

“…AGP can strengthen the skin barrier functions by preventing the release of inflammatory factors like TNF-α and IL-6. …”
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Structural, electronic, and optical properties of (2D)MXenes Zr₂CT₂(T = O and F) studied using the (DFT + U) method by Shahab Rahimi, Ebrahim Heidari Semiromi, Alireza Mostafaei

“…Using the Quantum ESPRESSO package and advanced computational methods including density functional theory (DFT), the generalized gradient approximation (GGA), and the Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof (PBE) exchange-correlation functional, the optimal Hubbard U parameters for Zr atoms in the semiconductor Zr₂CO₂ and the metallic Zr₂CF₂ MXenes were determined. …”
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Molecular docking study and pharmacokinetic insights of rifampicin in pure and capsule dosage forms by Nahla A. Alassaf, Azhar S. Hamody, Majid S. Jabir, Suresh Ghotekar, Ayman A. Swelum

“…This study explores the structural and electronic properties of rifampicin using density functional theory (DFT) and its interaction with potential biological targets via molecular docking. …”
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The fungal collaboration gradient drives root trait distribution and ecosystem processes in a tropical montane forest by M. Dantas de Paula, T. Reichert, L. F. Lugli, E. McGale, K. Pierick, K. Pierick, J. P. Darela-Filho, L. Langan, J. Homeier, J. Homeier, A. Rammig, T. Hickler, T. Hickler

“…The model suggests that the collaboration gradient has a substantial influence on vegetation diversity and functioning as well as soil carbon in the study system. …”
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Additively manufactured injection mould tooling incorporating gradient density lattice structures for mass and energy reduction by Rokas Šakalys, Christopher O'Hara, Mandana Kariminejad, Albert Weinert, Mohammadreza Kadivar, Bruno Zluhan, Karl Costello, Marion McAfee, Gerard McGranaghan, Ramesh Raghavendra, David Tormey

“…The tooling demonstrated complete functionality during the industrial IM process producing parts within the design specification.…”
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Impacts of local environment and land use/cover on spatial-temporal patterns of α and β fish diversity in the Anning River, China by Ruihang Zhou, Pengcheng Lin, Zhijun Xia, Tao Chang, Huijun Ru, Yunfeng Li, Baoshan Ma

“…Biodiversity is a fundamental element of ecosystem function and balance, contributing significantly to resilience against climate change and environmental stressors. …”
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Ecological consequences of urbanization in Afrotropical bird communities: present and future prospects by Bello A. Danmallam, Bello A. Danmallam, Peggy M. Ngila, Peggy M. Ngila, Iniunam A. Iniunam, Iniunam A. Iniunam, Anthony Kuria, Talatu Tende, Samuel Ngugi, Peter Njoroge, Colin Jackson, Basil Okoth, Ulf Ottosson, Adams A. Chaskda, Rosie Trevelyan

“…Geospatial data, including the Global Human Settlement Layer and Human Modification Index (HMI), along with the probability of urban expansion up to 2030, were integrated to examine the impact of urbanization using Bayesian models.ResultsOur findings reveal a marked decline in taxonomic richness, diversity, and functional richness associated with increasing urbanization and human modification, with a similar pattern observed along the gradient from mostly uninhabited areas to cities. …”
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Effects of Different Levels of Antarctic Krill Oil on the Ovarian Development of <i>Macrobrachium rosenbergii</i> by Xiaochuan Zheng, Jie Yang, Xin Liu, Cunxin Sun, Qunlan Zhou, Aimin Wang, Jianming Chen, Bo Liu

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Unraveling key environmental drivers of spatial variation in plant functional traits: Insights from Dacrydium pectinatum de Laub. in natural communities on Hainan Island, China by Haodong Liu, Gaoqiang Zhang, Tianqi Li, Siyuan Ren, Baihua Chen, Kaibin Feng, Shanshan Wang, Xiaoqing Zhao, Xingxing Rong, Pengyao Qin, Junpeng Zhao, Wei Li

“…Accurate predictions of species distribution and coexistence in response to environmental changes depend on a thorough understanding of how functional traits relate to environmental conditions. …”
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Recovery of 679 metagenome-assembled genomes from different soil depths along a precipitation gradient by Anna Kazarina, Hallie Wiechman, Soumyadev Sarkar, Tanner Richie, Sonny T. M. Lee

“…The use of genome-centric metagenomics enables the assembly and identification of microbial populations, allowing the categorization and exploration of potential functions living in the complex soil environment. However, the heterogeneity of the soil-inhabiting microbes poses a tremendous challenge, with their functions left unknown, and difficult to culture in lab settings. …”
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Intestinal tuft cell subtypes represent successive stages of maturation driven by crypt-villus signaling gradients by Julian R. Buissant des Amorie, Max A. Betjes, Jochem H. Bernink, Joris H. Hageman, Veerle E. Geurts, Harry Begthel, Dimitrios Laskaris, Maria C. Heinz, Ingrid Jordens, Tiba Vinck, Ronja M. Houtekamer, Ingrid Verlaan-Klink, Sascha R. Brunner, Jacco van Rheenen, Martijn Gloerich, Hans Clevers, Sander J. Tans, Jeroen S. van Zon, Hugo J. G. Snippert

“…While they represent potent targets for immunomodulatory therapies in inflammation-driven intestinal diseases, their functioning and differentiation are poorly understood. …”
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New Hybrid Conjugate Gradient Method as a Convex Combination of Dai–Liao and Wei–Yao–Liu by Zeyad Mohammed Abdullah, Faris Saleem Dhyab

“…The numerical results indicated the efficiency of this method in solving nonlinear test functions in the given unconstrained optimization. …”
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A Novel Conjugate Gradient Algorithm for Unconstrained Optimization and Its Application in COVID-19 Data Parameterization by Basim A. Hassan, Ibrahim Sulaiman Mohammed, Alaa Luqman Ibrahim, Faisal Falah Aiwa

“… To solve unconstrained optimization problems, this study proposes a conjugate gradient (CG) algorithm that satisfies both the convergence and descent conditions. …”
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A spectral Fletcher-Reeves conjugate gradient method with integrated strategy for unconstrained optimization and portfolio selection. by Nasiru Salihu, Sulaiman M Ibrahim, P Kaelo, Issam A R Moghrabi, Elissa Nadia Madi

“…The spectral conjugate gradient (SCG) technique is highly efficient in addressing large-scale unconstrained optimization challenges. …”
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Three Term Conjugate Gradient Technique and its Global Convergence based on the Zhang, Zhou and Li methods by Marwan S. Jameel

“… The optimal conjugation coefficient distinguishes conjugate gradient methods such as two-term, three-term, and conditional from other descent methods. …”
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Programming‐Assisted Imaging of Cellular Nitric Oxide Efflux Gradients and Directionality via Carbon Nanotube Sensors by Ivon Acosta Ramirez, Sruti Das Choudhury, Carley Conover, Omer Sadak, Nicole M. Iverson

“…The platform quantifies NO diffusion gradients produced by human (THP‐1) and murine (RAW 264.7) macrophage cells. …”
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Borohydride Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles for SERS Platforms: Indirect Glucose Detection and Analysis Using Gradient Boosting by Viktoriia Bakal, Olga Gusliakova, Anastasia Kartashova, Mariia Saveleva, Polina Demina, Ilya Kozhevnikov, Evgenii Ryabov, Daniil Bratashov, Ekaterina Prikhozhdenko

“…To enable glucose sensing, the substrates were further functionalized with glucose oxidase (GOx), allowing detection in the 1–10 mM range. …”
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Active Structural Acoustic Control of Clamped Flat Plates Using a Weighted Sum of Spatial Gradients by William R. Johnson, Daniel R. Hendricks, Scott D. Sommerfeldt, Jonathan D. Blotter

“…The weighted sum of spatial gradients (WSSG) control minimization parameter is developed for use in active structural acoustic control (ASAC) on a clamped flat rectangular plate. …”
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Autonomous Task Planning of Intelligent Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Swarm Based on Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient by Qiang Jiang, Yongzhao Yan, Yinxing Dai, Zequan Yang, Huazhen Cao, Bo Wang, Xiaoping Ma

“…At the algorithm level, this paper designs reward functions corresponding to UAV swarm behaviors, aiming to motivate UAV swarms to adopt more effective action strategies, thereby achieving autonomous task planning. …”
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The Impact of Plant Diversity on Carbon Storage Along the Gradient of Altitude in Alpine Grasslands of the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau by Tong Guo

“…A transplant experiment was carried out along the gradient of altitude (4600–5200 m) in alpine grasslands of the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau in the year 2017. …”
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