An equivalent modeling method for integrated water-wind-solar systems based on sparrow search algorithm by Yuanhong Lu, Jie Zhang, Jingyue Zhang, Libin Huang, Haiping Guo, Binjiang Hu, Tianyu Guo

“…However, conventional single-unit equivalent models fail to accurately capture the fault transient responses of combined wind-solar-hydro power stations and often require substantial computational resources, leading to reduced simulation efficiency. This study proposes a cluster-based equivalent modeling approach for hybrid wind-solar-hydro power plants using the Sparrow Search Algorithm. …”
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Physicochemical Properties of Moderately Heat-Treated Rice Protein Within Alkaline Solution and Its Evaluation as a Spray-Drying Microencapsulation Wall Material by Mengqi Liu, Rumeng Huang, Lifeng Wang, Mohamed Eid, Wenfei Xiong

“…These physicochemical properties and conformational transitions of the modified RP contributed to its excellent emulsification properties and microencapsulation ability (encapsulation efficiency > 97%). Nevertheless, the redispersing properties of microcapsules prepared with the modified RP as a wall material were significantly weaker than those of sodium caseinate. …”
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Establishment of a Discrete Element Model for Wheat Particles Based on the Ellipsoidal Method and CFD–DEM Coupling by Boxuan Gu, Can Hu, Jianfei Xing, Xiaowei He, Xufeng Wang, Kai Ren, Long Wang

“…The effectiveness of the multi-sphere combination models was verified, indicating their ability to accurately reflect the dynamic behavior of wheat seeds and improve the design and optimization efficiency of pneumatic precision seed-metering devices.…”
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MTPrompt-PTM: A Multi-Task Method for Post-Translational Modification Prediction Using Prompt Tuning on a Structure-Aware Protein Language Model by Ye Han, Fei He, Qing Shao, Duolin Wang, Dong Xu

“…Additionally, we incorporate a knowledge distillation strategy to enhance the efficiency and generalizability of multi-task training. …”
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Small and Medium-sized Enterprises’ Resilience to Socioeconomic Challenges in Emerging Economies: The Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Organisational Ambidexterity by Medhat Abu Taleb, Passent Ibrahim Tantawi, Mohamed A. Ragheb, Dalia Amara

“…In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging economies face mounting socioeconomic challenges that compel them to innovate while sustaining operational efficiency. This study investigates the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on organizational ambidexterity within small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the industrial sector in Egypt. …”
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Drip irrigation can improve the absorption, transfer and fixation of light energy in soybean under heavy metal stress by Yuhao Zhang, Qiang Fu, Tianxiao Li, Renjie Hou, Sumei Yao, Ling Huang, JingJing Lei

“…(ii) Drip irrigation improved the ability of leaves to convert light energy into chemical energy and electron transfer rate, enhanced the utilization efficiency of light energy and the high light tolerance in leaves, thus promoting the transfer of light energy in soybean under heavy metal stress. …”
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Preoperative prediction of lymph node metastasis in patients with ovarian cancer using contrast-enhanced computed tomography-based intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics features by Jing Zhang, Qiyuan Li, Haoyu Liang, Yao Wang, Li Sun, Qingyuan Zhang, Chuanping Gao

“…The combined radiomics signature showed the best prediction ability, with accuracy of 0.783 and an AUC of 0.860 (95% confidence interval 0.779–0.941). …”
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A Systematic Review of the Applications of Electronic Nose and Electronic Tongue in Food Quality Assessment and Safety by Ramkumar Vanaraj, Bincy I.P, Gopiraman Mayakrishnan, Ick Soo Kim, Seong-Cheol Kim

“…Additionally, it discusses emerging trends, including IoT-based smart sensing, advances in nanotechnology, and AI-driven data analysis, which are expected to further enhance their efficiency and accuracy. With continuous innovation, these technologies are poised to revolutionize food safety and quality control, ensuring consumer satisfaction and compliance with global standards.…”
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Environmental and Energy Performances of the Nearly Net-Zero Energy Solar Decathlon House with Dynamic Facades: A Comparison of Four Climate Regions by Fangfang Gong, Yongchao Ma, Feng Shi, Chen Chen, Linlin Tian, Jingjing Huang

“…Among the five dynamic facades, the energy-saving efficiency of intelligent ventilation was highest, followed by exterior shading. …”
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MoS₂ Additives in Lithium Grease for Electrified Systems by Mohsen Tajedini, M. Humaun Kabir, Rouzhina Azhdari, Reza Bahrami, Hung-Jue Sue, Hong Liang

“…These findings suggest that MoS₂ additives have great potential for improving the efficiency and durability of lubricants in electrically and thermally demanding applications.…”
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A hybrid framework: singular value decomposition and kernel ridge regression optimized using mathematical-based fine-tuning for enhancing river water level forecasting by Iman Ahmadianfar, Aitazaz Ahsan Farooque, Mumtaz Ali, Mehdi Jamei, Mozhdeh Jamei, Zaher Mundher Yaseen

“…The results show that the L-SKRidge method has an acceptable ability to provide accurate water level predictions. …”
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Automated Parcel Locker Configuration Using Discrete Event Simulation by Eugen Rosca, Floriana Cristina Oprea, Anamaria Ilie, Stefan Burciu, Florin Rusca

“…The results show that the configuration of locker types significantly influences the system’s ability to maintain high customers service levels. …”
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Targeted treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma with aptamer-guided solid lipid nanoparticles loaded with norcantharidin by Yilin Xu, Min Wang, Jing Wu, Manshu Zou, Donghai Wu, Jing Gong, Pingjie Wang, Hong Yan, Xinhua Xia

“…The particle size of Apt-PEG2000-ss-NCTD-SLNs was 87.95 ± 3.32 nm, and the encapsulation efficiency was about 80.74 ± 2.36%, which had good biocompatibility. …”
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Preparation of SDF-1α-loaded electrospun coaxial microspheres and their study on promoting migration and differentiation of dental pulp stem cells by Wenjie Feng, Chao Li, Qun An, Shaojing Shi, Yuanfei Wang, Guanfan Lu, Degang Sun

“…Furthermore, the microspheres continuously induced the odontogenic and angiogenic differentiation of hDPSCs without requiring repeated administration.DiscussionThese findings suggest that the sustained-release SDF-1α/PLGA microspheres effectively maintain growth factor activity, support long-term therapeutic outcomes, and enhance the efficiency of RET. Their ability to promote hDPSC migration and differentiation positions them as a promising scaffold component for future pulp regeneration applications.…”
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Enhanced immunomodulator activity of Carthamus tinctorius (L.) extracts, a traditional medicine using nanostructured lipid carrier approach by Rachmat Mauludin, Insan Nurul Padjar, Neng Fisheri Kurniati, Ratna Annisa Utami

“…The NLCs were characterized in terms of polydispersity index (PDI), particle size (PS), zeta potential (ZP), entrapment efficiency (%EE), and surface morphologies. The immunomodulatory activity was carried out by measuring phagocytic activity using carbon clearance method, organ index, antibody titres using indirect hemagglutination test and level of interferon-gamma (IFN-γ). …”
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Production of monoclonal antibodies against botulinum neurotoxin in Nicotiana benthamiana by Kornchanok Sangprasat, Christine Joy I. Bulaon, Kaewta Rattanapisit, Theerakarn Srisangsung, Perawat Jirarojwattana, Apidsada Wongwatanasin, Waranyoo Phoolcharoen

“…Plant-produced 1B18 retained its ability to recognize both mBoNT/A1 and ciBoNT/B1. …”
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Cyclodextrins as Modulators of Gut Microbiota: Pharmaceutical Applications and Impact on Intestinal Health by Renata Maria Varut, Mircea Sorin Ciolofan, Maria Elena Veronica, Kristina Radivojević, Diana Maria Trasca, Cristina Popescu, Oana Diaconu, Cristina Elena Singer

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Cyclodextrins (CDs) have garnered increasing attention in pharmaceutical research due to their ability to enhance drug solubility, bioavailability, and therapeutic efficacy. …”
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YOLO-WTB: Improved YOLOv12n Model for Detecting Small Damage of Wind Turbine Blades From Aerial Imagery by Phat T. Nguyen, Duy C. Huynh, Loc D. Ho, Matthew W. Dunnigan

“…The proposed model not only optimizes wind turbine maintenance efficiency but also contributes to advancements in the field of computer vision.…”
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Structure-guided drug repurposing identifies aristospan as a potential inhibitor of β-lactamase: insights from virtual screening and molecular dynamics simulations by Moyad Shahwan, Moyad Shahwan, Mohd Shahnawaz Khan, Azna Zuberi, Nojood Altwaijry, Anas Shamsi

“…Out of all the screened candidates, Aristospan was identified to possess promising characteristics, which include appropriate drug profiles, high binding specificity, and efficiency towards the binding pocket of β-Lactamase. …”
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Preparation of New Biofilms Suitable for Manufacturing Processes for A sustainable Environment by Noor A. Oudah, Rahab A. Al-Madany, Zena A. Mahdi, Suhad A. Hussain, Farqad A. Albaidhani, Eussur N. Alkhafaji, Rasha Alali

“…Their chemical and morphological properties were studied using SEM and FTIR. Their ability to inhibit Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were evaluated, as well as their efficiency in food packaging and preservation. …”
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