Synthesis, spectral investigation and antimicrobial assay of 2-ethoxy-6-(((3-nitrophenyl)imino)methyl)phenol and its Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes by V. Gomathi, Rajendran Rajaram, K. Kayathri Devi, M. Gayathri, P. Ishwarya, P. Jagatheeshwari, R. Karthika, D. Keerthana

“…The antimicrobial activities of Schiff base, and its Co(II) and Cu(II) complexes were investigated against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Aspergillus niger by agar-well diffusion method. Both the Schiff base and complexes exhibit substantial activities. …”
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Entropy optimization of inverse Darcy-Forchheimer model of Jeffrey fluid flow over a curved stretching surface using ANOVA-Taguchi technique by Pradeep Kumar, Vidhya K․G․, Felicita Almeida, Qasem Al-Mdallal

“…Furthermore, a greater inverse Darcy number and inertial co-efficient result in increased entropy generation, while the Bejan number initially rises near the boundary before gradually decreasing. …”
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Eco-friendly nanocomposite of manganese-iron and plant waste derived biochar for optimizing Pb2+ adsorption: A response surface methodology approach by Muhammad Shafiq, Abdulrahman Ali Alazba, Muhammad Tahir Amin

“…Kinetic studies demonstrated that the pseudo-second-order model best described the chemisorption process, while intraparticle diffusion played a significant role. This comprehensive study advances the understanding of Pb²⁺ adsorption mechanisms and provides valuable insights for developing efficient biochar-based adsorbents for wastewater treatment applications.…”
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Urban cholera transmission hotspots and their implications for reactive vaccination: evidence from Bissau city, Guinea bissau. by Andrew S Azman, Francisco J Luquero, Amabelia Rodrigues, Pedro Pablo Palma, Rebecca F Grais, Cunhate Na Banga, Bryan T Grenfell, Justin Lessler

“…We compared highly focused and diffuse strategies for distributing vaccine throughout the city. …”
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A concept for H2-Diesel engines: CFD-driven dual spray optimization with energy/exergy analysis for enhanced performance and sustainable combustion by Kourosh Ghadamkheir, Mohammad Moghiman, Mohammad Hatami

“…Initial optimization of the baseline diesel engine resulted in a 2.61 % and 2.46 % increase in first- and second-law efficiencies, respectively. Introducing 5 % premixed hydrogen further improved these efficiencies to 5.1 % and 6.99 %, without surpassing knock limits. …”
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Environmentally sustainable fabrication of SnO2/fly ash/biochar nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalytic performance for degradation of Ofloxacin and Rose Bengal by Khushboo Kumari, N. S. Moyon, Mohammed Ahmaruzzaman

“…The photocatalyst may be used for a maximum of five cycles while maintaining an efficiency above 75%. The impact of pH was also examined. …”
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Preparation of Hierarchical Structure Au/ZnO Composite for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance: Characterization, Effects of Reaction Parameters, and Oxidizing Agent Investigations by Anh-Tuan Vu, Thi Anh Tuyet Pham, Xuan Truong Do, Van Anh Tran, Van Duong Le, Duc Duc Truong, The Huu Nguyen, Minh Viet Nguyen

“…As-prepared composites were characterized by UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DR/UV-Vis), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). …”
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Antibacterial Effect of Fixed and Volatile Oils against Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacteria by Tara Faiq M. Salih, Sakar Ahmed Abdullah, Salar Ibrahim Ali, Daryan Kamal Khder

“…detected by using ?disk diffusion method. Furthermore, volatile oil of N. sativa ?…”
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Experimental-simulation analysis on mechanical degradation and energy evolution characteristics of sandstone under water-rock coupling effects by Yu Yongjiang, Guo Wenjing, Liu Jiaming, Wu Zhiqiang, Dong Xu

“…Water immersion significantly reduces energy absorption efficiency during the elastic storage stage and increases energy dissipation rates during crack propagation. …”
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Bentonite Nanoclay Optoelectrochemical Property Improvement through Bimetallic Silver and Gold Nanoparticles by Sizwe Ngcobo, Bongiwe Silwana, Kanyisa Maqhashu, Mangaka C. Matoetoe

“…Therefore, this study accentuates Ag-Au/PGV bentonite nanocomposite as a novel and promising platform for electrochemical sensing with higher sensitivity and efficiency than other sensing materials.…”
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Research on the Applicability of Hybrid RANS/LES Models to Predict the Flow Behavior in Bulb Tubular Pump Under Rated and Stall Conditions by Longyue Sun, Qiang Pan, Linlin Geng, Desheng Zhang, Xavier Escaler

“…The numerical difference under low flow conditions is mainly due to the different degrees of turbulent flow field analysis, while the analysis degree of high‐efficiency flow rate conditions with uniform internal flow remains similar. …”
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Quantification of total phenols, flavonoides and tannins from Ziziphus jujuba (mill.) and Ziziphus lotus (l.) (Desf). Leaf extracts and their effects on antioxidant and antibacteri... by Meriem Elaloui, Ame Ennajah, Hanene Ghazghazi, Imen Ben Youssef, Nada Ben Othman, Mohamed Rabeh Hajlaoui, Ali Khouja, Abdelwahed Laamouri

“…The Ziziphus lotus leaf extracts showed promising efficiency against all tested microorganisms with a zone of inhibition ranging between 22 and 23.5 mm. …”
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Eco-innovative development of industrial ecosystems based on the quintuple helix by Elena Shkarupeta, Aleksandr Babkin

“…Acknowledging the issue of externalities that complicate eco-innovation management, the article posits that the quintuple helix framework can better address these challenges by enabling shared R&D investments and broad diffusion of innovations. This research contributes to the discourse on sustainable industrial development by proposing the quintuple helix as a transformative model for improving eco-innovation performance and fostering a culture of sustainability.…”
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Potassium-Based Solid Sorbents for CO₂ Adsorption: Key Role of Interconnected Pores by Yuan Zhao, Jiangbo Huo, Xuefei Wang, Shunwei Ma

“…Potassium carbonate (K₂CO₃) is an effective CO₂ absorbent, yet its liquid-phase absorption faces issues like diffusion resistance and corrosion risks. In this work, the solid adsorbents were developed with K₂CO₃ immobilized on the selected porous supports. …”
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The impact of new digital infrastructure on agriculture green development: evidence from China by Yanru Zhao, Chenyu Yang, Sarwar Khan

“…It is recommended to prioritize the deployment of intelligent monitoring facilities in ecologically fragile areas to compensate for institutional shortcomings through digital technology; and to promote precision agronomic systems in intensive agricultural areas to reduce resource dependence and accelerate the diffusion of green technologies through market mechanisms. …”
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Methicillin-resistant S. aureus colonization in intensive care unit patients: Early identification and molecular typing by Gul Durmaz, Ozlem Sanci, Yasemin Oz, Kiymet Guven, Abdurrahman Kiremitci, Filiz Aksit

“…We aimed to monitor MRSA carriage in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and to evaluate the speed and efficiency of conventional culture, immunological, chromogenic, and molecular methods together with genotyping. …”
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Strategic and organisational factors for advancing knowledge in intelligent automation by Mobashar Mubarik, Saule Maciukaite-Zviniene, Muhammad Faraz Mubarak, Morteza Ghobakhloo, Anna Pilkova

“…This study explores the determinants of intelligent automation implementation within organisations and their implications for strategic value and technological adoption. Grounded in diffusion of innovation theory, this study examines how digital competencies, technology absorptive capacity, and strategic value influence the adoption of intelligent automation. …”
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World Café approach: exploring the future vision of oral anticoagulants for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in Ireland by Colin Bradley, Stephen McCarthy, Aileen Murphy, Stephen Brosnan, Paidi O’Raghallaigh, Ann Kirby

“…While consensus for developing evidence-based pathways to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of AF treatment was evident, it would require a shared vision between stakeholders of integrated care. …”
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Modelación matemática del proceso de compactación en prensas de rodillos // A mathematical model for the process of compaction in rolling mills by A. Hernández Battez, J. J. Cabello Eras, R. Goytisolo Espinosa

“…The technique of compaction more diffused, for efficiency and<br />low cost, it is the compression in presses of rollers. …”
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Development and characterization of antifungal niosomal gel of luliconazole: In vitro and ex vivo approaches by Vibhavari M. Chatur, Shashikant N. Dhole, Nilesh S. Kulkarni, Mithun Rudrapal

“…Niosomes are multilamellar vesicles that efficiently transfer active substances to epidermal layers or circulation. …”
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